The downstairs restroom outlets at a property we own suddenly stopped working. The bathrooms themselves don't have GFCI outlets, but we tried resetting all the GFCIs we could find in the house with no luck. That's when I started calling around for help. Most places I called were quick to ask what was wrong and immediately quote me a fee just to come out. I was considering one of them until I spoke with Meigs. He was awesome. He told me he offers free quotes over the phone, but he didn't just give me a quote. He actually tried to help me troubleshoot the issue right then and there. He spent about 10 minutes on the phone with me, calmly walking me through step-by-step instructions. He suggested there might be another GFCI hidden somewhere else in the house or even in the garage. The garage hadn't even crossed my mind, but it made sense since the restrooms are closer to that side of the house. Since we don't live at the property, I wasn't there at the time to test it. I told him we'd try it when we were back there later in the week. I must've sounded a little flustered because he kindly said, "When you get there, call me if you need me," offering to walk me through everything again if necessary. Sure enough, when we checked the garage, there it was, a GFCI outlet we hadn't noticed before. We reset it, and everything worked like a charm. There was power again in the restrooms downstairs. Thanks to Meigs, he saved me at least $350 of the visit and solved the issue in 10 minutes over the phone. He absolutely could've skipped the troubleshooting and charged the service fee, but he chose to help instead, and that says a lot about his integrity. Highly recommend. Thank you, Meigs! read more

Amazing service, knowledgeable and kind, fast and fair! We haven't had an experience like this in a long time. Meigs and his team are the friendly and fair professionals you dream of working with when you have an electrical issue that's beyond your knowledge to repair. Meigs was able to come out fast, diagnosed and fixed our issues (multiple circuits down) in around an hour, and charged us a very fair price for his knowledge and expertise. We can't recommend him and his team enough, Thank you Meigs! read more

Miegs provided some of the best customer service I have had working with contractors. I will no longer go anywhere else when I need an electrician. Thanks! read more

Replaced my kitchen and laundry room see lights. Chose the best quality lights to save energy. Installation was quick and cleaned up after job was complete. Will definitely use them again!! read more

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Meigs and Amberlee retrofitted my recessed lighting and installed / programmed a timer switch. He is a top notch professional and he does absolutely excellent work. He is quite personable and is very easy to communicate with - a valuable asset for customers. I highly recommend Hewlett Electric! read more

We can't thank Hewlett Electric (Miegs) enough for their quick and professional help! When my mother-in-law accidentally blew out the power in our old house, Miegs responded within an hour and had everything fixed just as fast. Miegs was not only efficient but also took the time to give my in-laws great advice on how to care for our home's electrical system. The fee was very reasonable, especially for such a prompt call-out. We'll definitely be using them again and highly recommend their services! read more

Meigs and Amberlee are all you could ask for in a right sized electrical contractor. I am certain Meigs can work on anything, but I needed a fair priced, trustworthy, and competent electrician to do work on my home (not a commercial customer). Hewlett Electric made time for me the day I called. It was repaired the same afternoon as well as a short list of a few other things, and a lengthy, very personable discussion about some other improvement projects I am looking at doing. I am still looking for a plumber, and a carpenter...but I found my Electrician. The customer service was over the top compared to my recent experiences. read more

The outlet that ran our window AC unit suddenly stopped working, right before a big heatwave. Having a toddler and an elderly mom we needed the AC running ASAP. So I called Hewlett Electric and even though it was after hours Meigs still called me back after listening to my voicemail. He asked me questions and gave me a rough idea of what could be wrong. He was able to fit us in early the next morning. He and his assistant came out and started looking for the problem. Within a few minutes they were able to find the problem and fixed it. They were done very quickly and got the outlet working again. His pricing was fair and he even gave us a senior discount since my elderly mom lives in the house with me. Meigs is very professional and knowledgeable. He definitely knows his trade and explains everything so well. They were a pleasure to work with. read more

Meigs and his wife Amberlee are absolute professionals and experts when it comes to electrical issues! I had some issues with some outlets in my master bedroom and Meigs was able to come out the next day to troubleshoot and repair. Watching Meigs work definitely showed me his professional and expertise with residential electrical systems. There was only 1 outlet that actually needed to be replaced but he went out of his way to replace another older outlet, and rewire an outlet that was incorrectly wired. Additionally he even used putty to patch up a little hole that was exposed by the new outlet cover. After the work was done he took care in vacuuming the work areas. Overall I definitely recommend Hewlett Electric to anyone needing a solid, honest and caring electrician. Definitely a reputable company that knows what they're doing and charges a very fair rate. Thank you once again Meigs & Amberlee! read more

Very fast, friendly & professional service. Quick response to a request for quote, thorough consultation going over best options, transparent about pricing, and excellent communication. Will use for any & all future electrical projects. read more

I needed a 30 amp outlet put in for my RV , I had no idea who to trust. I read Hewlett Electric's reviews and contacted him . He responded the same day . I asked him about pricing and he was up front and honest. With his 30 years of experience and 100% 5 star reviews, It was a no brainer for me to choose him. When it comes to any electrical work on my home, I don't want to worry if it was going to be done right. With Meig ( Owner ) I had no worries. He did an excellent job!!! Him and his wife were very nice , honest and professional . Without a doubt he's my electrician. read more

Repeat customer here! Meigs is an amazing human being. Helped me trouble shoot my light install fast and efficiently. Please don't hesitate to message him for any of your electrical needs. read more

We were referred by another company to call Hewlett Electric due to their availability. We will never have to look for another electrician again. Meigs went above and beyond customer service and walked me through an issue I had with my dryer & electoral panel. I would highly recommend him for anybody looking for an electrician. Thanks Bryan read more

We had can lighting put in throughout our home. They were so helpful suggesting the placement of the lights. I highly recommend Hewlett Electric. read more

I just spoke to Meigs, he's busy until August (we're in May!), but he provided two recommendations once he knew what I needed done. Interestingly, the two references he provided are the two I called on my own (they also have great ratings on Yelp), but each provided somewhat contradictory advice and waaaaaaay different price points!! Meigs was super cool. I sent him the same pictures I sent to the others and he gave me his opinion. He also said he'd be happy to answer any other questions I might have- even knowing he wouldn't be able to do work (or be paid for any advice). He's genuinely a nice guy. I can't wait until August to get the EV station put in, but if I had the luxury of time, I totally would! read more

While we did not use Hewlett, I was impressed with the speed and thoughtfulness of their most timely response. They would definitely be on my short list if I needed an electrician in the future. They would be worth a call. read more

I called yesterday and they were available yesterday within the hour. I felt Meils knew his stuff with 30 years experience he seemed confident and made me feel safe that he knew what he was doing. I had a wall moved and after that the switch was in the wrong place. And one switch didn't do anything. When guest would use the guest bathroom they would search for the light switch. Mostly, I would tell people or show them. Also I'd have a night light on to guide them. My lights would flicker occasionally and when I'd use my hairdryer the lights would flicker. I worried about they didn't hook the wires up right when I had the bathroom remodeled. Apparently all the wires were loose and Miegs had to tighten each one and the white and black wires were crossed. I feel safe now that we won't have a fire. I'm very happy with a job well done. I like that he explained everything he did. The cost wasn't cheap but well worth the assurance of safety. read more

Meigs responded quickly to my call and before driving at the house, he verified that some basic issues were not causing my electrical problems. He arrived a few hours after calling and was very professional and quickly identified the problem. He provided quality service and as the bill was being totaled, he offered two different types for discounts. I would definitely use this company again. read more

Meigs and his partner are professional, punctual, and generous. They give the saying "you are family" real merit. I had 4 recessed lights installed in my parents kitchen after our original kitchen light gave out(literally fell off). My parent's were thrilled to have light after years of cooking in a dark kitchen. Highly recommend Hewlett Electric if you want the job done right! read more

We have a few different things done. I had the lighting in my kitchen updated, had our doorbell changed out, and had a couple new outlets installed for our garage freezer as well as our travel trailer. They were able to get everything done in a timely manner and are fairly priced! They were also really good about cleanup and made sure to leave nothing behind so my little ones didn't get into anything. Highly recommend and would use again. read more

They didn't work for me, but i give this 5 star because i called Meigs and left him a voice message. He called me back to let me know that he's booked and not available and continued with recommendation on who can do the task for me and which one is better in my case. I really appreciate the way he valued my request and offered me the best solution although there was no money in it for him. This is a business I'll trust. read more

Hewlett Electric is one of the best company there is, hands down. Meigs was very responsive to my inquiry and even after hours on a weekend he provided the help we needed for our lighting issue. He has an excellent knowledge of his craft and he's very honest. Highly recommended. Thank you. read more

Mr Hewlett returned my call right away. But he was too busy to take care of my issue. Mr Hewlett gave me a great reference of another excellent electrician firm and they completed my issue quickly and reasonably. .Thanks agaim Mr Hewlett Stev e Gonzales read more

I can't say enough great things about Hewlett. Our family has used them for years, and every time they wrap up I'm sad to see them go. Meigs and Alex not just the best electricians I've ever hired -- they're the best contractors I've ever worked with. Our house is ancient, and the wiring is a mess, and Meigs went out of his way to walk me through every circuit in the house at the end of the job. He relabeled every breaker on our main and sub-panel. Our main panel's got some life left in it, but he's the type of person that says "Here's what to watch for, and I really hope you don't have to call me to replace this, because replacing this would be super expensive." We even have a "mystery switch" in our living room -- 20 years and nobody's been able to figure out what it does. Alex figured it out in about half an hour. Turns out there's a junction box that's buried in our ceiling. I've called Hewlett before for an outlet that was giving me trouble, and Meigs called to give me a few ~$10 DIY suggestions to try on my own before hiring him to come out. Turns out one of his ideas worked perfectly. Hewlett's prices are fair and transparent, and they bill based on the project -- not hourly. If there are any changes that need to be made once they've started on a task and discovered something unexpected, Meigs will make sure we talk through the issue before he moves forward. There are never any surprises when it comes time to write the check. They set expectations for their schedule at the start and end of every day (if it's a multi-day project), and they always show up on time. One day on our last project, Meigs called to say that he hit traffic and was going to arrive ten minutes later than he told us he'd be. My family doesn't even do that. They clean up after themselves very well. I think our house is cleaner when they leave for the day. I've got a sweetheart of a dog, but he likes to bark at strangers until he has a chance to meet them. And so Meigs and his crew took a few minutes at the start of every day and a few again on their lunch to throw a frisbee for my little monster just to get him to settle down. I never thought I'd say this about electricians, but I'm kind of bummed that they've run out of things to do at my house for the time being. So long as I'm in the area and they're in business, they're the only electricians I'll ever use. If Hewlett is booked, I'll just wait until they're free. read more

I wasn't able to hire due to underground wiring for my issue however the conversation I had with him was beyond amazing. Was honest gave me input and where to start! read more

We Just got our kitchen lighting and old light switch changed into Lutron, and so far everything is working great! Meigs and his wife came and did all the job. They are very accomodating and patient in answering all of our questions. They also gave us useful tips for the future so we can do a dyi simple fix on the reamainining old flood lights. They are very professional and detailed on the way how they do they're job, so I give them a 2 thumbs up. And we do recommend them for they're great services. read more

Although I ended up not using Hewlett for my panel replacement and some new circuits, the owner, Meigs, was kind enough to answer questions and provide sanity checks regarding options and pricing. Most businesses would never do that, and I respect those that take the time. I hope I can do business with them in the future. read more

I have had Hewlett Electric come out to do work on my house twice now and both times have been completely positive experiences. Meigs is always quick to respond to phone calls and is even willing to give rough quotes/estimates over the phone depending on the complexity job. The first time they came out they completely redid all of the grounding in the house which only took them a few days. They also added 4 or 5 outlets throughout the house and outside. This was nearly a year ago now and I have had no issues at all with that work even though it was quite extensive and they touched literally every outlet in the house. More recently they came to fix a wire that I discovered had been nailed through by a previous owner but was somehow still working! Fire hazard for sure. Meigs and his team came out extremely quickly knowing this and got the issue resolved quickly which I really appreciated. As other reviewers have said, Meigs and his crew are very transparent and are always willing to give an honest opinion even if it means less work for them. The second time they came out I asked for a quote on wiring up some LED light bars in my garage. After it was all said and done they basically just told me it would not be worth the cost even though that probably meant I would not pay them for that work. All in all I am so happy I found Hewlett Electric and will absolutely be calling them for all of my electrical needs as long as I live in this area. read more

We found our forever electricians!!! We contacted a bunch of teams for quotes on a ton of work on our '56 build with some seriously outdated electrical. Meigs called back and gave us some ballpark pricing right away (seriously, thank you!), then had Bryan come out for a proper quote. We took a while to get everything going (lag at our end, not theirs), and finally had them come out a couple months later to do some of the originally quoted work and some additional work. We're so glad we did! Bryan and Alex have apparently been working together for the better part of ten years, and it showed: they truly worked as a team and they did a wonderful job installing our outdoor lighting and fixing some of the messy electrical on the exterior of our place. They're respectful and friendly, and their funny banter made for an easy and pleasant job. We look forward to working with them again soon! Thanks again, guys! read more

Our first experience with Hewlett Electric was 5 years ago when we bought our first home. I called Hewlett Electric to check on a light switch that was hot to the touch and also to replace some under cabinet kitchen lighting. They came out and said they recognized the house and then proceeded to tell me they were the ones that performed some work in the past and because of that they replaced the hot switch (even though they didn't originally install it) and did it free of charge!! They're good people who stand by their work. If he hadn't said anything, I wouldn't have known. But he was super honest and told me - I don't think just anyone would do that. Over the years they installed basement lighting and added lights to closets and pantries. I trust them, their work is excellent and they truly their hardest to be as least invasive as possible. The whole team is great and Meigs is super kowledgeable, helpful and a genuinely good guy who knows his stuff! read more

I'm often a do-it-yourself guy, but when it comes to electricity, I don't want to find out the hard way that what I thought was the neutral wire was actually the hot wire. Better to leave it to the pros. I've used Hewlett Electric twice now, once to ground a dozen outlets in my house, and the other time to remove the failed ballast in a closet light fixture and wire it directly for use with LED tubes. Both times, the employees who have come over have been courteous, professional, and have done a great job without leaving a big mess. Meigs Hewlett, the owner, has been very responsive and helpful in helping me understand my options and in scheduling my requests for service. When I left Meigs a voicemail during the most recent service request, he got back to me within an hour and was able to have one of his guys come over two days later. Pricing has always seemed reasonable, given that electrical work isn't cheap. Hewlett Electric also accepts credit cards without charging a fee. So the next time I decide to bling out my house with Tesla coils, or simply just have an outlet rewired, you bet I'll be giving Hewlett Electric another call. read more

This was my second job with Bryan and Alex. They added recessed lights and exhaust fans (and ducts) to my two bathrooms. As with last time, I loved their work ethic and problem-solving skills! There were a few challenges with my installation, mostly due to it being an old house and a short ceiling, but they were able to navigate through it all to give me a really great installation. I ended up patching holes they had to cut in the drywall myself, and after that it all looked great. I also always love Meig's availability and readiness to help, whether or not that results in a job for them. I will always call Hewlett Electric for any of my electrical needs in the future! read more

Called Hewlett Electric because of the great Yelp reviews. I had called a few other companies with great Yelp reviews, but none of them called me back. Meigs answered the phone right away. He didn't come to my house because I had a very small job and wasn't in his area. He did however recommend a couple of other companies and gave me their names and numbers. My electrical issue was fairly simple, two light switches in our bathroom stopped working at the same time. While I was on the phone with Meigs, he asked if there were any GFCI plugs in the bathroom area (we have 3 of them). He told me to make sure and push in the "reset" button on the plug. Two of the plugs didn't need it, but the third had been tripped. When I pushed the "reset" button the light switches turned back on. What an awesome guy to offer such help over the phone and save me the money of a service call, whether it would have been him or someone else. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! read more

We called Hewlett Electric to perform two panel upgrades, and left a voice message. Meigs called me back, and let me know that he wasn't able to perform the job, but gave us a recommendation for a contractor more suitable for our needs. Even though he didn't do any work for us, I'm giving him 5* because he spent 20 minutes telling us how to chose the contractor, what to pay attention to, etc., and even let me know that I can call him back once we've got a few bids and if we wanted to have an opinion! (not kidding!). Really appreciate the way he valued our inquiry, how he shared advice even though no money was in for him. Respect! read more

I had the privilege of Meigs, Alex, and Amberly working on my newly-purchased house for several days. I spent somewhere in the $11~12k range on their services, but I never ever felt that I was being robbed or cheated. Meigs was transparent about everything he was doing to a fault. Honestly, if you wanted to just babysit him while he was working, he'd tell you exactly what he's doin' the whole time, by which point you'd become an electrician merely by osmosis. All of them are very thorough, and I can attest to their pride as craftmen. Of particular noteworthiness was towards the end of their work, I simply didn't want to get anymore work done; the work they were doing was going far over the budget I had initially anticipated, largely because my house had so many illegal splices and poor handiwork all over the place (Granted, those were in the disclosure document when I bought the house, so perhaps I should have anticipated it a little more). When I told Meigs to just leave the rest of it, as I already had spent the amount you see written above, he took it upon himself to fix up several other things completely free, both because him and Alex are perfectionists, and also because it seemed he didn't want me to perish in a fire. That's essentially an entire day of work that they did and I didn't spend anything for it; they could have left right there. The following day when they didn't show up, it was odd - it's like my roommates all of a sudden stopped coming home. I miss the hilarious banter and overall great, friendly attitudes. If I have another problem that requires an electrician, I'll most certainly be calling up Meigs and his crew. Thanks guys. read more

This should be a 6 STAR! I have used Hewlett Electric now 2 x for projects at the house both big and small. The quality of service and workmanship is above and beyond. Meigs, Bryan and Alex are skilled, intelligent (super important for big jobs) problem solvers and perfectionists. They stand by their work and work with your schedule to get the job done on time. Bryan went above and beyond on my kitchen project standing in for me and directing others as he knew the job lay out while I was working. I trust them to be at my home without me having to sit there and micromanage. I think this is key! They are licensed, responsible and caring human beings first and masters at their craft second. Thank you for helping me with my kitchen remodel and working within my budget. I am forever grateful and look forward to referring many people to you. read more

I've known both Brian and Megs for years, great, great guys! There is a reason they have the yelp score they do!

Our furnace died and we're using space heaters until it can be replaced. Running more than one space heater trips our circuit breakers, so I contacted Meigs to see if he could help. Even though he currently doesn't have the resources to do my project, he explained that in addition to upgrading the original mid-1950's electric panel and circuit breaker panel, we may also need dedicated circuits. He's the only electrician, out of three that I've contacted, to bring that up. He also gave me two referrals. I am not used to this type of helpfulness and just wanted to give him a shout out on Yelp for others who are looking for an honorable electrician. read more

We blew a circuit and our regular electrician wasn't answering. Gary came out immediately, and showed me where the MAIN circuit breaker was (not the one in our building). I switched the switch, on came our electric. He could have charged me a trip fee, a minimum fee, a fee fee. But he didn't. Will I use them in the future? Absolutely. read more

Can't do the work, because he's booked up for months - that's typical of electricians - but can refer you to another electrician that's bigger and can make appointments (I'll review them after they actually get here), and in the meantime is very courteous and helpful in suggesting diagnoses for the problem you describe to him over the phone. read more