Lex came out to our home and took real time to understand our situation, asked smart, practical questions, and walked us through what a future project might realistically involve. His recommendations were clear, grounded, and genuinely helpful, not salesy. It was obvious he knows his craft and cares about doing things the right way. So even though we ultimately didn't need the work (!), we wouldn't hesitate to call him again, and would happily recommend Lex Electric to anyone! read more

Our main shutoff had to be replaced. Code dictated it (and meter) to be relocated. Lex carefully gave us our options. He and his crew showed up on time, were neat and quite. They worked well with the building inspector. Originally recommended by my plumber, we've used him in the past for small and large projects. His pricing is competitive with the others. He's always been on time. Be assured that if needed again, we will exclusively call him and not bother calling anyone else. read more

He has been wonderful over the years we have used him. Form simple outlet prepare to a full panel swap. Lex is great.

Lex has been a great partner in getting our new home updated and ready to live in...safely. He has helped us update all our sockets and switches in our home built in 1959. He will be returning soon to update our panel and subpanel. He has flexed with our scope requests and has been very clear with his billings. I even learned a few things along the way. Thanks Lex. read more

I hired Lex to install outdoor lighting in our back yard. The installation went exactly as I had planned: the wiring, placement of both the path and garden lighting, and installation of a transformer to set the lighting on a timer--all without a problem. Lex is perfectly courteous and the pricing is fair. Indeed, I doubt you could find a more honest service person. read more

Lex is a nice guy. I'll admit, I'd rather not have him in my life, but there's a lot of others that fall into that category as well (think plumber, roofer, roto-rooter guy, PG&E). Anyhow, Lex was in my life as, late last week in the course of an hour, I experienced one weird electrical phenomenon after another. First the lights in the kitchen go out., then the washer and dryer die, the bathroom outlet emits sparks, and finally, the garage light goes out. Holy moly!! That's a whole lot of electrical crazy! Lex to the rescue. He's a good, low key guy who seems to know his stuff. His price seemed reasonable and, perhaps the biggest brownie point of all, he stopped on his way into my house to give my dog some lovin'. Sweet. Lex coulldn't get to my house immediately, but called multiple times to keep me informed of when he expected to get there. Thankfully, my problems were of a nature that didn't require Lex to do much more than just check everything out to make sure all was explainable and okay. If he'd needed to do anything more than that, I'm pretty sure that I'd have been giving him one more star. As it is, I hope that I don't see much more of Lex (nothing personal) but if I do need an electrician again or for anything more complicated, I'd call him in a flash. read more

I had Lex come out to bid a job consisting of a bunch of small tasks at our place in Terra Linda. He was on time and checked everything out very thoroughly, asking me questions and providing feedback to me about some of the details I hadn't considered. At the end of the day I felt like Lex took more time to understand the project and what hurdles there might be so I decided to go with him over another local contractor who is popular on Yelp. On the day of the work to be done, Lex arrived with one of the two guys who would be doing the work. The other did not show up until a couple hours later, but he got to work right away and seemed to be more focused on the job than his partner (Lex had departed by this point). I worked along side them on other chores and had to reel one of the guys in a couple of times. I didn't mention to any of them that I used to run a welding crew and taking shortcuts is not going to pass with me. It was fairly minor stuff, but none the less. I agreed to do the drywall patching since I was doing a bunch of drywall work anyway. This saved me some money and didn't add much hassle to my end. The problem was however, more than half of the cut outs were NOT saved for me to replace as patches, so I had to then square all the holes that the crew cut, measure, and then cut new patches. This was not as Lex advised the guys and I didn't realize it until after they had disposed of some of the cut outs. Overall it was a really long (and hot) day and the guys worked very hard to get everything buttoned up. Lex came by a couple times to check the progress and stuck around near the end of the day. We did a couple of extra things which I was charged very fairly for. Lex is a very easy going and knowledgeable guy, I would give him personally 4 or 5 stars. His workers were also nice guys but they weren't perfect. I won't hesitate to use Lex again, but next time I might be a little more direct about what I expect from the crew. Hopefully I can upgrade this to a 4 star rating some time down the road. read more

Our home was built in the 40's and still has the original wiring. After doing some DIY to some of our light fixtures I came across a few where the old wiring was fried and the insulation on the wires had crumbled. I called Lex because of the reviews he got on Yelp. Lex did great work at a fair price. We also wanted to get the wiring in place for some pocket lights, but ended up having him install the lights as well. He really listens to what you want and/or the issues are and makes suggestions as to how to resolve or go about installation. He is a very honest and reliable businessman and will refer him to anyone who needs electrical work done. read more

I had a difficult electrical problem. I'd already wasted money on one electrician who finally threw in the towel. Then I called Lex. He methodically narrowed in like a detective until he found the problem (a loose ground wire out on the utility pole!). I've had him over a couple times since for other jobs, and he's great. Easy-going, logical, and very pleasant to work with. read more

Lex was great. A city tree fell on my line and ripped the power line away from my house (and the panel). Lex found time in his schedule and fixed both the wire and the panel in one morning - and did it affordably. I am so happy with his work. read more

Lex did a complete re-wiring of our 1905 home before we moved in in August 2011. It was a big job and Lex was great at making suggestions for improvements, yet still being mindful of our budget. He was great to work with and he was very creative and collaborative in finding solutions to some of the oddities that arose due to the age of house and the pre-existing wiring, outlets and access. Lex gave us a very good bid and was upfront with all the costs, unlike some of the other bids we received. Overall a very good experience. read more

I had a significant electrical problem in my house: lights dimming and brightening when various appliances were on or off. An electrical contractor, recommended by a reliable neighbor, came to the house and indicated that the problem required a thorough examination of the existing wiring and replacement of circuits to the kitchen that were overloaded. I waited several weeks for the work to begin, but he was always "very busy," and I tired of waiting while the lights dimmed and brightened. After reading Yelp reviews, I called Lex Electric. Good thing I did. Lex came out a few days later. He verified the problems with the lights in my home, performed some diagnostic tests with my electric panel, and confirmed his initial impression that the problem was not with my electrical wiring, but with the PGE wiring to the house. Lex clearly explained the nature of the problem to me, and as an aside, repaired the wobbly wood door covering the circuit board. Sure enough, after he called PGE to describe the problem, PGE appeared and fixed the problem with external wiring. Lex is friendly, courteous, trustworthy, and rather laid-back. Don't let his calm, informal style mislead you; he is a very competent electrician. He obviously saved me a great deal of money, time and hassle with his electrical skills. Imagine what would have happened if the electrician I first called had done the (unnecessary) work!! Very highly recommended. read more

Lex is the guy you've been looking for! He just relocated to Marin a few years ago and it's our gain, the East Bay's loss. He's a one-man shop, which I like; no big anonymous company to deal with. He answers his phone, gives advice before you even meet him, and shows up when he says he will. I have super old house with weird mysterious wiring issues and fixtures that are impossible to replace. He honored my desire to keep an ugly but cool old pull-cord fixture rather than try to redo the whole thing with a box and wiring through the wall and a wall switch. He tells you upfront what he charges, and gives you several solutions to choose from with their price points. And he's super nice to boot. Five stars! read more

Lex came to install a couple dinner switches. The process of scheduling and communicating was extraordinary, especially in a day and age where service, thoughtfulness and integrity are dying arts. I highly recommend Lex if you want a job done right, with ease and high regard. read more

I called Lex because I was having problem with one of my breakers switches due to a short that I caused. I was planning to have Lex come out and do the repair. However, he talked my through resetting the panel over the phone and saved my his minium fee for service. I found Lex very pleasant and clearly helpful. When I have a real electrical need in the future, we will be the first one I call. read more

I called Lex with a problem that he was able to diagnose over the phone Turned out to be a simple fix, a tripped GFCI outlet. Thank you Lex!!! read more

Lex has done work for me twice in my frame shop (www.marinframes.com). He is professional, approachable, and charges a fair price. I used another company once and was shocked at their over inflated prices. I will only use Lex from now on. read more

Reliable, affordable, convenient. Best electrician interaction and outcome could have asked for.

Lex is great! I hired Lex to install updated electrical panels, rewire the garage, and take care of many "smaller" jobs in my 50 year old home. Actually, I initially hired him for the first two jobs but was so impressed that I hired him for the additional jobs. He not only is well versed in the electrical code but he gave great advice on the best approaches for optimal results. I knew all costs up front and his rates were very good. I highly recommend Lex! read more

We did a condominium conversion in Oakland and Lex did an extensive electrical upgrade for the whole property (well over $50K of work). I can find no fault in his work and have especially appreciated the following aspects of our business relationship: * Uncompromising Honesty - it is a relief not to have to control, question, double-check, etc. his work (as I have to do with so many other contractors), but to simply rely on his word. * Thoroughness - he may not be the fastest electrician, but once the job is finished I can rest assured in the knowledge that it was done right. I especially value this from my viewpoint of being a detail oriented (can you say 'anal'? ;-) German with a background in engineering. Please feel free to contact me directly regarding him and his company, at: "helmut(at)thebehrendgroup(dot)com" read more

I hired Lex Electric to wire my condo and then install two ceiling fans. His two electrical professional gentlemen that did the work were fantastic. The fans and wiring were done to perfection. The price was reasonable and the quality of the work is more than 5 stars. Lex was knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with. I will recommend Lex Electric and his associates to everybody. GB San Rafael read more

I went to YELP to get some bids on some electrical work at my house in Marin Co. then set up 3 appointments for bids . Lex did show for his appointment and was very logical as well as interested in helping me understand what would be best in my situation unlike the others. Of course it was a no brainer to go with him. In the end I am happy with the work Lex has done and his prices were fair. I would definitely call him back if I need other things done in the future. read more

Lex did a lot of electrical work during the renovation of our townhouse rental, including re-wiring most of the place, moving an electrical panel, installing recessed lighting and more. He did excellent work, was responsive and reliable and all around great to work with. Recommend him highly! read more

Wow, Lex is great. He showed up on time (even a little early) and diagnosed the problem quickly and fixed it. He is very nice and pleasant and it doesn't feel like a stranger is walking through your house. By the way, I called him first thing in the morning after I noticed a buzzing sound and electrical arching across my fridge which never is good. Anyway, I am going to use Lex to fix more small issues around my house and I would highly recommend him. He is the perfect electrician for Marin county - service-oriented, mellow, fair and honest. read more

I had a switch go out in the kitchen...8 people coming for dinner...I tried to fix it...and didn't. Lex saved us. I spoke with Lex in the morning, and he came out that afternoon. Efficient and committed to getting things right, Lex did a great job for us. We highly recommend him. read more

Lex is probably a fine electrician, but we never had the chance to find out. Called him several times, and each time he was courteous and friendly but failed to follow up: didn't call back when he said he would, didn't show up when he said he would, didn't call back once again when he said he would. This was a disappointment after reading a number of positive reviews -- I normally have an optimistic outlook on life, and kept hoping Lex would provide a better response. My guess is that his practice has grown and he's now got more logistics than he can handle with a one-man operation and sketchy cell coverage at some work sites. I hope he hires an assistant soon to help him with the logistics. read more

We had a mystry electrical problem that we know would require an extraordinary electrician to solve. I am glad we looked into Yelp reviews and found Lex. He came at the exact appointed hour and, like a physician with good bed-side manners, he diagnosed logically, worked defly and pinpointed a broken wire behind the wall. He even gave us a senior discount, saying that he has aged parents and this is the way he wants them treated. How do you like that? read more

Success!!! I had a fairly long list of electrical problems that needed fixing. Lex had a solution for each one, and his rate was very reasonable. I no longer dread something going wrong with anything electric in the house, because now I know I can call Lex. He is a pleasure to be around. read more

I'd like to write an update to a previous review in which I was critical of Lex for not following up on a phone inquiry. He did eventually call back and do the work. In person he is courteous and knowledgeable, and he seems very competent. He did the job he promised at the price that he indicated, and was patient in working with PG&E to have them carry out the inspection. I enjoyed dealing with Lex, and wish him the best as his business grows -- the fact that he has a lot of demand for his services is an indication that customers appreciate him. read more

Nice, ethical, thorough guy. Took care of three small jobs in an hour. Also did a larger project for my girlfriend; on time and on budget. Pleasure to work with. read more

5 stars!!?? What a joke! He's in the segment that tells you he can serve you on your timeline & then sends you a text after 900 pm stating that he can't come til the following week. My advice: find an electrician who does what he says he will do! Silver lining: I never had to see his actual performance. read more

I just had main panel upgrade done by Lex. From start to finish, stellar service. Professional, reliable, and at what I consider reasonable rates (comparing to other quotes I had). read more

Lex is a fantastic electrician - very organized, thorough, and meticulous. He has done several electrical jobs for us and we are completely satisfied. The last jobs involved trouble-shooting and correcting some problems caused by a previous electrician. Lex worked until he found the problem and now our bath vanity and kitchen undercabinet lights work perfectly and are beautiful. On top of his excellent work, Lex is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, personable, and trust-worthy. I would recommend him for any electrical job. read more

I wasn't sure if I could tackle a chandelier replacement on my own, but he answered my questions over the phone, and I was able to do the install. Then I wasn't sure about needing to replace the dimmer switch, so on a second phone call he walked me through what I would need, where to buy it and how to install it. GREAT SERVICE, even though he was giving free advice! read more

Lex Anderson is a solid professional electrician. He promptly diagnosed our electrical problem and called PG & E to fix it. I would highly recommend him. read more

I highly recommend Lex of Lex Electric, San Rafael, for any electrical needs for your home or business. Not only is he a nice person, but he does great work at a reasonable price. I had him do three different "jobs" in one day. After he completed the work we had a minor issue with a timer switch that he had installed. It turned out that the switch was defective when it came to the actual programming of the device, and Lex was great about searching out a different brand and returning in a timely fashion to install the replacement timer switch. All is now working! I will use Lex Electric for any future electrical projects. read more

Because new kitchen counters were being installed we were required to have extensive electrical work done. Lex did an outstanding job of doing what was needed in a professional manner. I highly recommend him! read more

Lex has recently installed major new lighting (ceiling cans, wall sconces) in my condo. This required a lot of rewiring in an older building. I cannot praise him highly enough. He is honest, reliable, on time and does great work at a fair price. He really listened to what I wanted to achieve and made many very helpful suggestions. He was a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend him. read more