Outstanding customer service. I needed a light bulb for a dimming ceiling fixture and I didn't want…read moreto go to home depot. Even though it was a $5 transaction, they provided hands on attention to me and demonstrated the output of bulbs with different levels of brightness and whiteness. They even lent out several bulbs to me for the price of one so I could test out at home. I felt incredibly well attended to as a low end customer, which speaks to their prioritization of quality service.

The wide variety of lighting choices is excellent, meriting four stars…read more It is the unbelievable customer service that pushes the store into the five-star review. Stratosphere. Rather than buying new lights, I've been retrofitting dilapidated vintage lights into our cottage. One of the light mechanisms in an old factory pen lamp was screwed up more than I could decipher with a voltmeter. I brought the offending light to Berkeley Lighting, and they dove in and fixed the problem with only a little bit of digging through the spare bits of a hardware box. I am pleased beyond belief, and I know where I'll be going the next time I need to purchase lighting.

My very overpriced herman miller lamp broke and i had no idea where to go and who could help. and…read morethen i reached out to Alexandra at panache. it was not easy for her to find the part but she found ONE place in the whole world who had the part and it was going to take months to get it. but she found it and got it for me and charged me only for the part. above and beyond. I would come back here in a heartbeat for any lighting needs!

Owner is knowledgeable, experienced and enthusiastic about her craft. If you need lamp parts or…read morerepair please give her your business. We need to support small businesses like this.

I had a light fixture that stopped working. It was one of a pair and I really didn't want to buy…read moretwo new light fixtures so I was determined to find a business that would repair old fixtures. And then I found Ed at Ensler lighting. He beat his estimate and got my fixture back in good working order within a couple days. If you're anywhere near Berkeley go and check them out. Such a cool selection of light fixtures at their shop. It has been there for decades! And of course, if you have a fixture in need of repair go see Ed at Ensler!

Really appreciate Ed responding to my emails!…read more I managed to fix the lamp I emailed him about but I felt compelled to bring in my other pieces that needed rewiring. Ed and Roel were super friendly and it was a quick (less than 1 hour) turnaround. It's a bit of a drive for me so I really appreciate them getting it done in one trip. Highly recommended.

Fixed a light fixture (scone) that was part of a set in my living room. I didn't want to replace…read moreall the scones. My electrician recommended Omega and they were able to fix it.(some internal part needed to be replaced).

I took an ancient lamp over to be repaired - it has been next to my bed for 80 years! They…read morediagnosed the problem as a switch and kept the lamp to replace that. It cost $45.00 which was a little more than I expected but the lamp works properly now and is again lighting the space in my bedroom

Love this place! We were looking for three hanging pendants for our kitchen island and we fell in…read morelove with Metro Lighting. The selection, the staff, the owners are simply amazing! They are true craftsmen and artists in their trade. Each piece is hand blown and unique. They do stock pieces as well as custom work and build to order. I don't know of any other light store that takes so much pride and care in delivering exactly what fits their customers vision of functional art that compliments a space. Pro-Tip, ask for Lawrence (Owner, Founder and Creative Director)

~7 years ago we used metro lighting to do many custom lights in our home for a remodel. We are now…read moreselling that home and our plan is to return to Metro lighting to have some new lights made for our new home. The lights are beautiful, we received many compliments on them and I look forward to selecting some new ones in the coming months.

Now I understand why this shop has a bad review - your visiting experience can vary drastically…read moredepending on which rep you interact with. This is also a shout out to Lorraine; she was awesome and was very helpful with order return and a new replacement order. Sadly I can't say the same for everyone working there. The showroom itself is nice and spacious. Great for coming in for a stroll if you're already on 4th street.

Ordered a mail slot, got a lightbulb. they wouldn't ship mailslot under I returned lightbulb. Even…read morethen, had to call twice to make sure it was sent. Ordered a doorstop, didn't show and then o saw it was 2 months delayed, without notice. As a contractor, life is too short to deal with this company

Sue is amazing…read more Amazing shop, amazing staff. Then there is the G. O. A. T. With Sue and her creative mind. You have to make a visit

Sue Johnson's lighting is not only unique, it's exceptionally well-crafted and expertly made. Each…read moreshade is a handmade work of art that warmly illuminates the space. We recently moved to Vermont and needed a new fixture. Sue Johnson's ginko shade looks absolutely stunning in our renovated all-season porch. What sets Sue's lighting apart from others is that they are collectible pieces that maintain their value and last forever. Plus, they bring the beauty of nature indoors. A very special, one-of-a-kind place.

I needed lighting consultation for a kitchen remodel. She was very well informed and provided very…read morehelpful advice. She is very professional and Davy about placement and selection of fixtures.

Sheryl was fantastic! We have a 1920's bungalow in Oakland and I was looking to up our curb appeal…read moreas well as light our backyard palm tree. I realized that I needed expert lighting help and I was absolutely right on this point. I can't imagine having done this project without her! She knows what lights to use, the brands, and she can even refer you to the right electrician! She checked in with me regularly and followed up with me after the electrician came to our house and did the installation work. I highly recommend her for residential or commercial! Our house is the best looking house on the street now and the exterior lights made all the difference!

Love the CB2 Berkeley store! The store has such a great vibe, modern, clean, and fun to walk…read morearound. Highly recommend stopping by if you're furnishing or redecorating!

From Beginning to end Bad / Slow experience. Loss of my…read moretime. Took weeks for them to send me swatches and product list and finally when I got it the prices had hiked. Very slow. No one has any interest in selling CB2 products. Think they are all just basic salaried employees with no motivation to sell. Never going there. Not just me but my friend too had same experience. No responses from the sales people.

I worked with Valencia Electric to install a step-down transformer and new landscape lighting in my…read moreyard. Natalie was always very communicative, responsive, and courteous. She worked efficiently and got the job done on budget, thoughtfully helping to plan and deliver the project, and she even helped to troubleshoot and replace a faulty outlet while she was onsite. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for help with residential electrical work!

I highly recommend Valencia Electric. I like to support local businesses and women-owned…read morebusinesses. Natalie, who I believe owns Valencia Electric, gave me an initial estimate and stayed within the estimate through to job completion. During both visits she arrived on time, was efficient at diagnosing the problem and fixing it (replaced ceiling fixture). She understood my predicament, being a small local business owner as well and the necessity to have working lights for us to open and conduct business. So although she had a very busy schedule, she made time for me. I appreciated her thoughtfulness in this instance.