Fighting Amish to the rescue! We needed to get a new electrical outlet in our garage quickly. I reached out to Fighting Amish yesterday. Daan and Inder both got back to me promptly that same day. Excellent, clear communication. Luckily, due to a last minute job cancellation, Ted and Mike were able to come out the very next day to install the electrical outlet. They did a fabulous job installing the electrical box. They were easy and wonderful to work with. Their work is extremely clean and the installation is perfect! We could not be happier!!! Thank you, Fighting Amish, for saving the day! read more

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I interviewed several companies to do the work of upgrading the electrical system in my house. When I talked to Daan, who owns Fighting Amish Electric with his brother Inder, I felt confident to go ahead with them. I'm so glad I did. They were thorough and competent and careful. Daan communicated with me every step of the way. My house is a duplex, each unit having a separate electrical system. So it was an upgrade X2. Also the sub-panels on the inside of each unit had to be moved. This was a very complicated matter in one of the units. My house had extensive asbestos. They were so good at interfacing with the asbestos abatement team. They also upgraded several issues throughout the house and garage. I feel confident, going forward, that my electrical system is in the best possible condition and am very grateful to them for that. read more

I sent out a handful of quote requests to fix flickering electric in a rental. Electricians either declined to service, or charged me an hourly rate to come out and try to sell me complete rewiring. By contrast, Daan with FAE asked me a series of questions via email and requested pictures of the panel. He then sent me a long response, explaining some possible solutions. This included outlining some steps I could do myself before they came out to save money. I really appreciate it him doing the homework and understanding the problem and trying to save me money. I believe I was able to fix the problem myself, but if not, FAE will be my first and only call read more

I sent an email asking for help. The next day Inder wrote me back. He explained how to fix my problem step by step by email. Talk about great people, I know if I have an electrical problem in the future Inder will be my go to person. Thank you Jane read more

Just the best! We really appreciated their clear explanations. We asked them to move and upgrade the sub-panel, and their team did an ace job. They attended meetings with contractor and other vendors, and chimed in on what we should look for in solar capacity too. We will gladly use them for the rest of our remodel. Definitely a solid firm, excellent work, and very pleasant to deal with. read more

Outstanding team of pros! Well organized, great work and clear in explaining what needs to be done and why.

Inder came out today as we had lost power to our irrigation system and yard lights. After time-consuming and investigative thoroughness, he ferreted out the root problem; recommended the most cost-effective remedy that we could handle with a landscape contractor's help; and insisted on not being paid for first line troubleshooting. The essence of Fighting Amish is extraordinary competence, professionalism, and goodness. Cannot say enough thanks. read more

The wonderfully-named Fighting Amish electricians have been a joy. We needed the knob-and-tube wiring in our hundred-year-old house replaced. They came and gave us a bid. It's an expensive process, but they stayed within the bid they offered - no "Oh by the way" additional charges. The Fighting Amish crew were a pleasure to have around. Annie our dog looked forward to them arriving each day, and so did we. They were quiet, competent, good-humored, and fast-working. They offered suggestions and asked us what we wanted. Every night before they left they cleaned up their entire workspace. They were good guests. They also handled permitting and interfaced with PGE. Three of our neighbors have now hired them, and were as pleased as we are. We would certainly recommend them. read more

This is my second time calling in Fighting Amish Electric for a major project (see my 2011 review here) -- this one to remove the remaining knob and tube wiring in my 1947 house so I could qualify to renew my homeowner's insurance. If you have a major electrical project, this is the company to call. Daan came out within a day or two to scope out the project, gave me an estimate overnight, and fitted me into an unexpected gap in their schedule since I was facing a deadline to renew. The crew (shout-out to Ted, Mike, and Riley!) came promptly every day at 9 to start work, laid down drop cloths to cover their path to and from the attic, cleaned up meticulously at the end of every day, were pleasant and friendly, responsive to questions and requests, and just generally a pleasure to have around. Pricing for the project was very fair, communication with Daan on the ground and Inder in the office went smoothly, the crew worked efficiently, and all and all it was a seamless project. These are real professionals you can trust to work with you, and for you, responsibly, efficiently, and ethically. read more

I hired Fighting Amish Electric to do a install 35 smart light switches in my house, replacing traditional switches. It was surprisingly hard to find an electrician that would even respond to my messages. I even had one that scheduled an appointment and then didn't show up. Fighting Amish had the best and most clear communication of anyone I talked to. I spoke with Inder, who gave me a detailed overview of what the work I was requesting would require and a rough estimate of the effort and cost. I felt confident that I wanted to proceed with them. The work was done in one day by Ted, Mike, and Max. Inder also stopped by at the start of the job to go over everything they were going to do. The team was friendly and efficient. The job ended up taking about twice as long as was originally estimated, but I expected that and it was no problem. The team was also helpful in troubleshooting a few other miscellaneous issues for me. I'm going to have them back to do a few more tasks in the near future, including installing a smart doorbell. Thanks, Fighting Amish! I'm happy to have found a great team of electricians I can rely on in the future. read more

It was so hard to find an electrician that answered questions with good advice and in depth. Handled subpanel replacement for a heat pump upgrade and inspection, no issues at all. Highly recommended! read more

I've used Fighting Amish Electric for projects on my 110 year old building exclusively over the past 3 years or so. Can't believe I haven't reviewed them yet! So, for what it's worth, here goes: No one's even come close to the expertise, integrity, and honesty on display by the FA team. They descended on my first electrical project like a ruthlessly efficient SWAT team during execution time; prior to that, Daan was able to explain to me the complexities of the knob and tube wiring all around the building in layman's terms, gave me many options as to the extent of the work that could be done within budgets and was thorough with the evaluation and execution. Yes, they're perhaps not as available for smaller projects because they're a small outfit, but they truly are the electrical A-team around these parts. I will absolutely not trust anyone else to handle the electric circuits around this property other than the FA team, even if it means I have to wait a few extra months for availability! read more

The lads have done a lot of work for us over the years. Just wanted to recommend them highly here. Awesome electricians, good folks all around. read more

Always top notch response and greatly supportive feedback regarding what was required. I will always reach out to these guys whether they are available to help me or not (they are in high demand)! read more

We have a house that needed a total rewire. The house was built in 1927, and much of the system is original, with some updates over the years, so there was a mix of fuses, circuit breakers, rooms with only two ungrounded outlets in them, etc. Fighting Amish provided the most detailed bid. They were the only electricians recommended by an electrician and a friend who dealt with several electricians. We had some lower quotes, but Fighting Amish had a full crew ready to go and we felt the most confident in their work. We also felt we were less likely to be surprised by extra costs, as they were the most thorough in checking out the house before making a bid. Having people working on your house can feel invasive- but we found the crew worked really well together and we liked them being around. They were considerate about not letting our cats get out. The work was all neatly done and so far everything works well. They got their work done on the early end of what they predicted. Another thing we appreciated was their daily communication. They let us know when they would be there, what they needed access to, and so on. I feel really good about our decision to hire Fighting Amish. read more

We are so glad that we received a referral to Fighting Amish Electric. Our previous general contractor left us out of compliance and in a bad predicament with PG&E as they installed a larger panel that our underground service could not support. We had to revert to a 125AMP panel and have other code related items addressed. Fighting Amish Electric provided a detailed assessment and quote and were extremely patient with us and answered our many questions and concerns as well as communicating with PG&E to make sure they were okay with the suggested approach. Coordination with PG&E and the City can be tricky and they guided us through the process. The work passed with the city and we are now in compliance. We cannot imagine working with another electrician. Thank you Inder and Daan for your efforts, consultative expertise, not to mention the electrical work you did in correcting the issues that we had. read more

Excellent service, friendly, reliable, and efficient.

Fighting Amish were great to work with. They responded quickly, came over to check everything out in person and gave me a complete listing of all our options. I manage a building with a studio and 2 rental units, so there was a lot to consider as we wanted to change out our old Federal Pacific electrical panel. They were able to do it quickly (it happened to fall in between holidays and was easy to schedule), within a 4 hour time period and explained what we can do in the future for other electrical issues. Love these guys. Quick, efficient, smart, friendly and thorough. Hooray for these Amish! read more

I got to give to these guys, they are swamped with the COVID refurb rush and still had time to say "no" and check out these awesome folks that we trust. Nice to encounter professionals. read more

We used Daan to remove two light fixtures and replace them with recessed lights, and to switch out two other light fixtures for new ones. Daan was very thorough with providing the quote before we even hired him and asked the necessary questions to make sure he understood the scope of work. He also went above and beyond answer our questions. On the day he didn't the work, he showed up on time, was friendly and has an easy to be around disposition, which is important while we are all continuing to shelter in place. Daan did the work quickly and efficiently and easily switched out a chandelier above our staircase, which we thought would take several people to manage the process. He came in under his estimate and vacuumed up the debris that came down from the recessed lighting work. If you want someone who is knowledgeable, friendly and straightforward- then go with Fighting Amish Electric! read more

Inder came to the house to see about upgrading an old 120v outlet to 240v, so we could replace our gas range with an electric one. Nice enough. Cute story about company name. He spent 30-40 minutes figuring out a path from our electrical panel through the garage and into the kitchen wall. Said he'd get me a quote in a week, and if I hadn't heard from him to send a reminder. A week went by. Fine. Then two. Okay. After three weeks I sent him a gentle reminder--I actually called it that in my very cordial email--that I was still waiting. No reply. More weeks went by. Now months. Never so much as acknowledged my email. Why he came to the house in the first place is beyond me. Waste of everyone's time. In conclusion: I found someone else to do the job. Doesn't have a cute name, but he actually responds. read more

Inder and his team did a fantastic job on a small project for our house. He was the only electrician I met during pricing to actually take the time to look over the job and understand what needed to be done, and he gave me pricing broken out by tasks so I could pick and choose what I needed. My wife and I are architects and are a bit fussy about what things like even the exposed wiring in the garage looks like, and Inder and his team made sure to check with us and get everything right. Lots of attention for a small job - wish I had more work for them!! And his price was very reasonable. read more

I hired Fighting Amish Electric to rewire a house built in 1921 with a mixture of older and newer wiring. Daan asked about what I wanted, listened to my answers, gave me a clear understanding of what to expect, and the did what he said they would do, on time. I couldn't ask for more. The only issue I had was that one of the circuit breakers would trip when I used one of my appliances. This is apparently a common issue with arc fault breakers, and they had warned me it would happen. They replaced it free of charge and I haven't had any issues since (now 4 years later). I've also re-hired them for another, smaller job, and was not disappointed. Highly recommended. read more

Super helpful and responsive! Had a question about a busted switch/controller for a bathroom light and fan. Heard back in less than 30 min.

Inder and his crew are pros who know their stuff. We hired them to replace our main panel and interior subpanel, install an EV charger, and debug a number of issues in our house with crazy wiring. Inder made great pragmatic recommendations along the way, always optimizing for safety and getting us the most value from the work being done, knowing that electrical work can be expensive. When you're around Inder you can hear him coaching people on his team about problem solving, and figuring out how to work around the obstacles that any old house has. They coordinated well with PG&E and the City of Oakland, the crew is knowledgeable and friendly, and we were really happy with the work they did. Strong recommendation, especially if you have a house with older wiring or weird stuff that needs debugging without ripping apart the house. read more

Firstly, I am a serious sucker for a good, clever name. Secondly, 15 Yelp reviews. . .ALL of them five star. Thirdly, pooches as assistants are a kick ass way to make a living. . .dogs as part of the work day - could it get better than that? When I called them, they were on vacation. . .with a lovely voicemail message referring people to another electrician if need be. Since my need wasn't an emergency, I decided to wait for them to return to get an estimate on having a 220v plug installed in my kitchen for my new kick ass, fancy pants stove. . . Daan returned my message as soon as they returned from vacation and we set up a time for him to come out and give me an estimate. He was prompt and gave me an estimate I could totally live with, all the while commenting on the good job the previous electricians had done. . .which made me somehow trust him even more. The day came for install; Daan and his brother, Inder, showed up on time and got right to work. They treated my home with respect and even tolerated my super spastic over-enthusiastic LouLou dog jumping all over them (sorry Daan). They worked quickly, efficiently and cleanly. The stove arrived while they were there and it did not come with the plug so they had to go out and buy it. They actually took the time to level (which the delivery guys didn't bother to do) AND set the clock, etc. on the stove. I also asked them to look at another electrical project and Daan told me that it didn't really need an expensive fix, gave me the lowdown on what had to be done and a very reasonable estimate. . .I mean, by this point, he could have told me anything I would have believed him. . .but he was honest and informative and actually made me feel better about the old electrical system in my bedroom assuring me that my house wasn't going to go up in flames any second. SImply put, these guys are great - they take pride in a job well done and have high standards which show in their workmanship and how they treat their clients. . .these guys are amazing! read more

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Was fully expecting to do repeat business with them as I really liked the crew and the work done but - visited the site on 2/22 and have heard zero back from them, repeated emails unanswered. I've lost two months thinking they would get back to me. They could be super busy now, but no response is not the way to do it. I really wanted to work with them again, but I will have to start the search over again. 2 Stars only for the lack of response after initial meeting. read more

I have worked with Fighting Amish for two large projects, one was replacing our fuse box into a breaker box and the other one was rewiring the entire knob and tube wiring in our house (home built in the 1920s). We went through so many electricians and Fighting Amish has always felt the most personable, thorough and honest to take on big projects like this. They have always been very thoughtful and considerate adding touches that weren't necessary but they knew it would make our lives easier. So much appreciation for you all, thanks to you all we probably won't be calling an electrician in many many years. read more

We recently bought an old house that needed a main service upgrade. Fighting Amish was recommended to us by someone who we respect as she works in planning and deals with all sorts. Inder responded to my inquiry for a bid in a timely manner and provided thoughtful guidance when onsite. The quote was detailed and market. Our service was schedule for a couple months later, which is a detractor for many. I've found that waiting for quality has created significantly less headache and much better satisfaction in getting the final product. As with any job there were a couple twists and turns, but nothing the team wasn't prepared to solve and move on from. In our case this included dealing with our PG&E line to the house which required PG&E to install a new line and some trimming back of an obstructionist tree (above and beyond!). In addition to the service upgrade we requested some help on swapping out some outlets and switches -- my wife loves dimmers! This is clearly work that could be done by a homeowner, but we've been very busy and the guys were happy to accommodate. Lastly I'll say that that the crew seemed to really work well together and there was a sense of commitment and respect amongst one another while holding each other to account. They were also very kind to my crazy dogs which was most appreciated. In the end, they delivered a great fished product with approvals from PG&E and the city (Fighting Amish consulted with us on both but handled the approvals directly which was nice). I would certainly enlist their service again and highly recommend. read more

FAE put in a few new circuits and replaced outdated utility lights. They did a great job advising on options and then carrying out the work. The work was professionally done. Very impressed with the workmanship. read more

Very knowledgeable professional and on schedule!! Explains everything clearly, pros and cons. Highly recommended!!

Hi Folks: I had a good experience with my wall heater repair that I want to share. The heater in the living room went out a month ago. I tried resetting and flipping the circuit breaker, and that didn't work. So, I tried two electricians on a Friday. One recommended buying a replacement unit, saying it's generally cheaper to replace than repair. He would install it. The other electrician, Fighting Amish Electric (nobody's actually Amish) scheduled an appointment the next business day, Monday. Ted said the wiring was loose. The copper coils inside the unit expanded with the heat and once they cooled down, the connections were loosened enough so the heater wouldn't turn on. So if this happens to you and you're handy with a drill and screwdriver, try tightening the connection. Otherwise, make an appointment with this really nice electrician. It was a quick appointment that cost me $100.00. read more

There were intermittent flashing lights in the home and my cooktop would not power on. When I tried to reset the breaker for the cooktop I noticed sparking. I had no idea where to start. I called and left a message and sent an email as requested to Fighting Amish. After contacting PG&E to narrow the scope and sending some photos we setup an appointment. He arrived on time assessed the situation, explained what was wrong and a plan for resolution. Daan set to work right away. I am happy with the service and that all the COVID protocols were observed. I gladly recommend them for the knowledge they shared as well as service performed. read more

We had a complete rewiring of our house to bring it up to 200 amps and Fighting Amish came on time, were professional and competent and did a great job in two days. Very pleased to recommend them to any customers needing a good electrical contractor. David Jensen San Leandro read more

I had a great experience with Daan and his team doing electrical work on my house. We had lots of old knob-and-tube wiring and ungrounded electrical outlets that I wanted to get upgraded to modern construction. They also replaced several light fixtures and added a new sub panel in our garage for any future work we might want to do. Daan came out to our house for estimate and provided a wide range of options for getting the work done. I was able to pick and choose exactly what items I wanted done and knew ahead of time the approximate cost to get the work done. He was also very understanding when I kept adding small side projects to the job in the middle of the work. Everyone on his team (Inder, Charles, Ted, and anyone else I missed) were all very friendly and left my house in great shape despite having to trudge through my dusty crawlspace for two days. I would highly recommend them for any electrical work that needs doing. read more

I am very happy with the service we received from Fighting Amish. They were super responsive throughout. We had a faulty electrical panel and they came out twice to restore power...then coordinated over several days with PG&E and City of Oakland to replace the panel. This was not easy or straightforward but FAE was stellar the whole way. I can not recommend them highly enough. read more

Totally forgot to come come back and update my review. They completely overhauled my breaker box over a month ago and the job couldn't have gone any smoother! Thank you for being honest and dependable! read more

Daan and Inder of The Fighting Amish (I'm not making this stuff up) came out to fix a faulty electrical socket, and to install a new light fixture. These guys are serious about their work. But I guess if your messing with electricity, you'd better be. Wouldn't want to fry yourself. Job well done guys, you lived through that scary socket repair. Well, scary for me, not for you. I was so impressed with these guys that I had them come back to update all the lighting in my kitchen cabinets, and under-cabinet lighting. I can now turn my lights on by a remote control switch. AWESOME!!! This little feature is cooler than cool. Daan and Inder are very good at explaining everything they're going to do, and I'm very good at acting like I know what the hell they are talking about. Thank God they can be trusted. They are truly nice, honest guys, and come with great reviews from Yelp, Angie's list, and Berkeley Parent Network. I highly recommend The Fighting Amish for all your Electrical needs. "Amish quality, Modern technology" Dog Friendly read more

I just looked through the few negative reviews for these guys and it looks like it was mostly around the bureaucratic aspect of their job. Maybe that is not their strength and I forgive them this. What they are really good at is electrical work, decent pricing and taking (a lot) of extra time to explain things to their customers. I have used them three times now, for small jobs and big jobs over a span of many years. They are certainly busier now than they used to be and when I get busy, I know that I sometimes let a few things fall through the cracks. I like them all as people and they are worth the wait. Maybe I have had to send them an extra email, but Daan has also gone out of his way to do me a solid when I really need him. They have told me clearly that they communicate best through email. Most recently, they upgraded our circuit panel and gave us a 240 line to plug in our Chevy Volt. I am not sure if their price on that outlet with a dedicated circuit was less than average, but it was much less than I had seen referenced online. For the outlet and the new cable, I spent just under 1K and my charging time has been reduced to less than 1/3 of what it was initially. read more

WARNING More than disappointing. Truth:One of the owners came to my home on Wednesday March 4th. Truth: I asked him to check some of my outlets and he had no measurement tool to do so. He said he could just tell if they were ok???? Truth: He said they were very busy and for me to remind him to return. He also said they would send out a proposal which I never received. Truth: He seemed very tired and was in a rush to leave. Sometimes folks stop liking what they do. Truth: Good and reliable businesses do not take on more business than they can service well. Electrical issues are extremely important. The Fact Is, they were flaky in their dealings with me. read more