Proper supply house. You can't really see the merch, and they don't post prices anywhere online. But for a regular electrician with regular needs, they're you're kind of place. read more

A couple of days ago the bulb in the fixture in the front bathroom started growing dimmer and then went out. I was surprised, because I had thought they would last longer than that. Fortunately I had saved one of the boxes the bulbs had come in so I took it out of the drawer where it was and put it in the car. After Nina and I had lunch today at Picante I went over to Laner. I parked and walked in, where I was greeted by a woman who told me the man coming out from the back would help me. I didn't ask his name. I showed him the box and told him I had bought the bulbs in November of 2021 and asked how long they were supposed to last. He said between 5 and 10 years if used 8 hours a day. He said they didn't burn out, they just got dimmer and dimmer and I said that was what had happened. I asked if there were any a bit brighter and he brought one out, but cautioned me that it was longer than the one I had, which was very helpful, because it wouldn't have fit the fixture. He gave me the one that was the right size and when I asked him how much I owed him he said 'nothing'. I did not expect that and appreciated it. I brought it home and either I will ask my neighbor to install it or wait for next week when my house cleaner is here. Fortunately I don't use that bathroom as much as I used to since I'm taking showers rather than baths these nights, so I'm not in a huge hurry to have the bulb replaced, although it will be nice to be able to turn on the light when I go in there at night. read more

I used these guys for inspiration and supplies during my remodel years ago. I continue to come here for my electrical, lighting needs. They have it all and the people behind the front desk are very helpful. Careful in the parking lot, the contractors kind of don't care about bumping into your car with their truck door read more

Fast, well stocked, very knowledgeable, safe and open for curb service during pandemic times. If you need something specific and more than absolute basics skip the big box stores and go to a real electrical supply store. I highly recommend Laner, they've always had exactly what I'm looking for, including less common components I'd have had to order and wait for almost anywhere else. read more

Laner Electric Supply - Hours and curbside pickup. Ring the bell, they'll be right with you. - Lighting Fixtures & Equipment Near Me - Richmond, California

I was referred to them by my electrician. What inspired me to write a review was I saw several poor reviews before I went there. A well informed helpful young Vietnamese (I think) woman helped me. She was thorough. She answered my multiple questions with respect & knowledge. The store had a product that I could use. I did subtract one star as they only offered one kind of light. I had to settle for a Warm Light LED string. Based on how she spoke, apparently Natural Sun & another grade are available. Perhaps on special order? I didn't want to wait. read more

I spend more time in this place than just about anywhere else during my working day and I'm glad it's here. The counter-staff knows their stuff, the lighting consultants are good at steering a project/giving feedback while still listening to concerns and input. They have a great supply of quality/durable goods most of which tend to last the test of time, and while not always as cheap as "the cheap" electrical supply houses in Oakland and SF, they're real competitive, and you don't have to worry about a fitting stripping out or a weather-proof junction box snapping in two as you crank on it with a pair of channel locks. It pays to check your order, to verify what you convey to the counter-staff is actually what's been pulled from the back. In their defense, half the time I'm speaking in tongues when I ask for things and they need Rosetta stone to translate, but it usually works out well, and when it doesn't I curse the world (but that's not as catastrophic as it once was, when I did the majority of my work in Marin and it would take 40 plus minutes one way to return the wrong item ...that always ended up being mission critical to the overall build of the day) The long and the short is they know their stuff, have good people on site that can help answer questions when required. They are most definitely contractor oriented, which means that home owners are welcome, just be prepared to deal with a supply house (they'll answer questions but won't build the project for you, or tell you if it's code compliant etc.) and recognize that the vast majority of their business comes from electrical contractors, so if they come across as short its probably not intended, just comes with territory of mostly dealing with those that know exactly what they want, and are looking to get in and out as fast as they can. read more

This place can find the hard to get electrical part you need . The staff is friendly, helpful and courteous. The black guy there is hella cool. I have an old panel from the 1970's and I went to home depot, ace, osh, and after precious minutes lost from flagging down half-dead employees a kind man recommended this place to find the OLD breaker I needed. They ordered direct from the company and took about 3-5 business days. Prices are comparable but you can't put a price on customer service sometimes... you get a small town feel in Richmond. It's in a nice industrial area, no worries about parking there is parking right in front. B.t.w. they sell l.e.d. lighting , breakers, etc. etc. anything to do with electricity. read more

Home Depot be damned. This is where the real shiznit is. At Laner you will have access to professional grade electrical supplies and lighting products at great prices. You can still buy the cheap Home Depot junk here if you really want to, but Laner stocks excellent quality items from better manufacturers, and more variety than the big orange store. TIPS 1. It helps if you know what you want. This is not the best place to learn as you go because some of the clerks are more helpful than others. Keep in mind that their #1 customers are electricians and do-it-yourselfers are #2. Electricians need to eat, buy inflated priced gas, and see sucky expensive movies too you know. The wreck-it-yourselfer people cut into that. So if one of the counter guys makes you feel like you're over your head, they're just looking out for their friends and customers. Just tell 'em. Hey, it's okay. I'm not a shithead. 2. They have a web store AND a storefront counter. Check out www.laner.com. They have more stuff than you see on the web site, so call 'em. 3. Call in your order for will-call for the fastest, painless shopping experience you've ever had. 4. Some items are sold in massive quantities that make Costco packaging look like canary crap. 5. Free donuts and coffee in the morning. read more

I stopped in to pickup an electric ballast for a T12 to T8 fluorescent fixture upgrade. Berkeley Electric Company suggested here as they would have better selection than Berkeley Ace Hardware. I believe him, however when to Laner's and stated exactly what I was looking for (as Eric G. recommends), the Asian woman behind the counter just brought the one ballast from the back. It will do the job, though I'll never know if there were other options that would work better (such as a dimmable ballast). Parking is a breeze and it's located conveniently off the 580 (just time your trip there around rush hour traffic). Better for contractors/electricians than DIY'ers, but worth going if you are looking for something special/specific as others have mentioned (otherwise it's a 3 star). read more

What a terrific company! Steven was so friendly and helpful, and Leo took it upon himself to fix the lighted mirror I brought in (for which I was trying to find a ballast to replace the burned-out one in its base). They both went above and beyond to help this old lady, even though they were kept busy with customers coming and going and calling the whole time. Thank you, Guys! So happy to recommend you highly! read more

We've been using Laner Electric as our primary electrical supply for years. They have a knowledgeable staff and are capable of pinpointing your electrical needs through a basic description over the phone which is crucial to our efficiency. Make sure to stop by for their barbecues and free doughnuts/coffee! read more

Laner Electric Supply - Lighting Fixtures & Equipment Near Me - Richmond, California

If you want to ask a question, good luck. I found that only "Bob" knew anything. Bob is the grumpy store manager that actually does know stuff, but tends to not want to deal with the meddling customers that wander into his store. The other people that work at the store know NOTHING. I purchased a couple dozen recessed lights (housings) and a few of them had been obviously installed before, as the mounting parts were bent and pieces were actually missing from the unit. I had to take those back and get new ones. Unfortunately I hadn't noticed they had sold me the totally wrong house for one of the directional lights I had ordered. That required ANOTHER trip to this infernal store. But that's not all. They then sold me another housing that was again WRONG and told me I needed another added piece, which ended up being a second housing that I DIDN'T NEED. So trip number FOUR was returning these units to finally get the right one. However, the fun still hasn't ended. I still have some defective units installed in my ceiling that will need to be cut out of the drywall and returned... trip number FIVE. If you are looking for lighting, look elsewhere. read more

I spent well over $2000 at this company to buy lighting. The customer service was polite- but 90% of the staff had no knowledge of the products they were selling. At one point- one of the staff members opened a book and said "pick a trim"- when I replied "what is the difference between these ten products", he said "I don't know". At which point I asked "Can you help me find someone who does". Bob, the manager who I had asked for help from earlier but he wasn't willing to help was called and he was quite helpful in resolving the question. How can you run a lighting store when you don't know what you are selling???? I would not recommend this store for the consumer interested in buying lighting. Go somewhere else where they are interested in providing you with the help that you need to make the right decisions and NOT need to come back multiple times to fix their mistakes. read more

The staff is very helpful and knowledgable and were a great help to me in choosing recessed LED lighting components for my kitchen remodel. I know very little about lighting and all I had to go on was my architect's drawings which showed only light locations. Scott helped me choose trim, wattage, housing size etc. I would heartily recommend this place for lighting newbies in need of advice. read more

I've been in this place three times in the last couple of years and have had a similar experience each time so it's not unique. The first counter guy never seems to know anything about the electrical product your interested in and he says the other guy can help you who is always busy with someone else. You then proceed to wait for 15-20 minutes while the "other guy" shoots the bull with the other customer and intentionally ignores the fact that your waiting for him. Once you get this "expert" he generally knows next to nothing on the subject and tries to conceal this fact with arrogance and disinterest. This last time I went in hoping to buy three monorail lighting systems, not an insignificant purchase, for a remodel I'm doing and got the same run around. Even though the "expert" was fully aware of this fact he ignored me and then just disappeared. After 20 minutes waiting I walked out. I've been in construction 45 years. Have rarely encountered such dysfunctional and careless customer service. read more

While my initial experience was unfavorable, I did get a response from Laner (the owners). They were very concerned about making the situation right. I feel they did the right things for me as their customer and trust they will do what they need to internally to make sure my experience in not the norm. I did get my part. My lights now work. I expect the next time I call Laner the process will be improved. read more

Thank you for exchanging a fan for me for the 2nd time. And on top of that telling me I could bring my dog in since I was concerned about the heat. Water and cookies provided. You might not have made much money of me but maybe an excellent rating is a good thank you. Great customer service. read more

I had almost given up on finding the part I needed, but then I called Laner. Not only did they have the part, but they had it stock transferred to their San Francisco location by the next morning. It does help to have a clue what you're looking for, but the staff was also able to guide me and suggest alternatives. Very friendly, knowledgeable, & helpful staff. The guys at the San Francisco location are terrific. Laner is my go-to electrical parts store from now on. read more

These folks are amazing! I searched all the well-known lighting and hardware shops around Berkeley and El Cerrito, and had to explain and re-explain what I needed to meet code in Berkeley with a lighting fixture I needed to retrofit to accept anything but screw-in bulbs. After 30 seconds on the phone with the guy at Laner, he told me he had a couple of options for the socket replacement part I needed. When I went into the store, he checked in his database for the combination of the most economical and the most common LED/CFL bulb for which he had a replacement socket. I walked out the door with exactly what I needed, within three minutes of walking in, and it was painless on my bank account, too! I didn't think this quality of knowledge and efficiency was available these days. This business is really doing a GREAT job - I'll be going there the next time I have any product or advice needs for anything electrical or lighting related. read more