I've hired Abel for a couple electrical jobs: installing 30A and 50A electrical receptacles for a…read moredryer and induction range and the most recent to upgrade my PG&E service from 100A to 200A. On both occasions, working with Abel and watching him work, he's shown himself to be professional, knowledgable, creative, skilled and a true craftsman. On this last job, Abel patiently handled our PG&E service upgrade project and scheduled all required inspections and service transfer appointments. He worked with me to come up with a solution that would satisfy our needs and the service clearance requirements. When the work began, Abel and his helper, identified and fixed an issue related to miswired neutrals. By the end my homes electrical system was not only expanded in capacity but safer. If you're looking for an honest, fair and skillful electrician I'd recommend you hire Premier Pro Electric.

Quick to respond to a relatively urgent service need. Super friendly and very professional.read more

We were having a solar specialist troubleshoot our solar inverter and discovered our main breaker…read moreto the utility pole was overheating and actually smoking! He recommended calling an electrician asap so of course I started calling electricians immediately. Esed responded to my message very quickly and came over within an hour to do the repair. On a holiday (Friday July 3)! I can't tell you how much I appreciated his efficiency and experience. I'm so glad we were able to get this fixed before the overheating caused a much more expensive repair. I now have a professional electrician I can call on next time we need assistance with our old home's electrics. Thank you Esed!

I called Esed hoping to schedule an urgent service repair after the circuit breaker for our furnace…read moretripped and I could not get it to reset and turn back on. I called several electrician's hoping to get a same day appointment and was not having much luck. When Esed answered my call he asked me several questions about what happened and what my panel looked like then proceeded to walk me through how to force reset over the phone. His kindness in walking me through it over the phone not only saved me the cost of having an electrician come out at short notice but also saved me from a cold night without a working furnace. Esed could have charged me for an in-person fix but instead offered to help me on a call. When I do have electrical issues in the future (old house with old electrical will definitely need actual repairs & upgrades in the future) Esed at Ideal Electric will be the first person I call! Thank you again Esed!!

Had Five or Free come and install a hardwired EV charger and certify an old panel was…read moredecommissioned for insurance purposes. Both Elvin the estimator and Evan the installer did an excellent job. On time and the decommissioned panel letter was free (thanks Elvin!). The work was done really well, very clean install. Evan even swept the entire garage for me when he was done.

Here's a fun story:…read more On Sunday, May 24th, I replaced a lightbulb in a standing lamp in my bedroom and tried to turn it on. It didn't go on. I discovered that about 2/3 of my outlets and lights weren't working. I flipped switches on my electrical panel multiple times; power was not restored. I called Five or Free, went through a screening with an AI assistant, and got through to Chloe, a dispatcher/scheduler (i.e. not an electrician) clearly working from home, with a baby in the background. Chloe was sweet and helpful and got me an appointment on Tuesday, May 26th. I had to take the 2:00-4:00 slot (I work mornings), canceling a tutoring session to do so. This was my choice, of course, but I did want to get lights and internet working in my home. The electrician was a no-show on Tuesday. Soon after 4 PM (the outer end of the window), I called Chloe (again the AI rigmarole first); she apologized. She said that there'd been a miscommunication and that the electrician had gone to another job. I asked if he could come to me next -- despite it probably being outside of the electrician's working hours -- since it was Five or Free's mistake; she said no, contritely. She set up a visit for the next day. Electrician Tommy Wilson came on Wednesday, May 27th, checked the electrical panel, noticed that one breaker was loose, and said that he or another electrician would need to come on a different day and conduct a more involved inspection, probably going into the garage and checking out the panel therein. He did a write up of the issue and showed it to me (but didn't email it to me, as I later discovered). He said he'd contacted the scheduler and gotten me an appointment for Friday, May 29th, and that I'd need to pay $475 up front, which I reluctantly did. After the second inspection, Tommy explained, the electrician would give me an estimate -- in other words, the $475 was just the base fee; there could potentially be an additional charge depending on the nature of the problem and the scope of work required to repair it. I got stood up yet again on Friday the 29th and called another electrician, JC Electrical Repair Services. Juan Carlos (JC) squeezed me in on Saturday morning before his other appointments. He whooshed in, identified the problem (a standing lamp that needs to be retired), replaced the loose breaker, let me confirm that all lights and outlets were now working, gave me a safety recommendation (a space heater I'd been using was too powerful for my circuits and thus dangerous to use), and tightened all the screws on the electrical panel, noting that any electrician should do that during a visit regardless of the purpose of the visit. He did all of this over the course of about 25 minutes. Later on Saturday, Vincent from Five or Free called. (He had called a few days earlier to check in.) He apologized profusely, explaining that they were short-staffed and stretched thin. He mentioned that they'd hired an electrician who's in the military; this fellow had recently been called to active duty, leaving them an electrician short. I noted that I had actually missed out on income twice, canceling a tutoring session on Tuesday because I needed to book the 2PM-4PM window, then doing so again on Friday for the same reason, and was out $160 as a consequence. Vincent again apologized and said that my payment ($475) would be refunded, emphasising the need to wait 3-5 business days before the refund would go through. I explained that because the charge was still pending, I couldn't yet dispute it. (I will check my credit card activity every day until this is resolved.) Conclusion: Five or Free is a terribly-run company, understaffed and with too many parties attempting to coordinate with one another. It also hires less-than-competent electricians. JC Alameda Electrician Services, on the other hand, rocks. It's just one electrician, I think: Juan Carlos Curisinche Gonzales, 510 828-4993. Give him a call if you need an electrician in Alameda County.

Brandon was amazing. Showed-up as scheduled, kept in communication and provided all the…read moreinformation needed and work required. Will most def keep them as my go-to electricians! Also forwarding info to friends. Thanks Brandon!

I called Bear Wire for help because after I came home from being gone for a week, the garage and…read moreliving room didn't have power. I believe it was Brandon I spoke to who patiently asked me questions while working on his last appointment late in the day. After hearing all the symptoms, he suggested I call PG&E. PG&E came out within 30 minutes, put up and down the cherry-picker in 10 minutes, and the juice flowed like magic. The technician said it was a corroded wire on the pole. Thanks to Brandon's expertise, I was up and running without the expense and delay of another electrician. Even though Bear Wire didn't receive any payment from me this time, I know who I'm calling when I need an honest, expert, and reliable electrician. Thank you!

I recently hired Boyes Electric for two major projects at my home: replacing my subpanels last fall…read moreand, more recently, installing a new main electrical panel and a Level 2 EV charger. Both experiences were outstanding. From start to finish, their team demonstrated a high level of professionalism, expertise, and customer service. The technicians were extremely knowledgeable, courteous, and easy to work with. They took the time to answer questions, explain the work being performed, and ensure everything was completed correctly. What impressed me most was their responsiveness and attention to detail. Communication was prompt throughout the process, scheduling was straightforward, and the work was completed efficiently. The crew treated my home with respect, kept the work area clean, and thoroughly cleaned up when the job was finished. Their pricing was fair and reasonable, especially considering the quality of workmanship and service provided. It's becoming increasingly rare to find contractors who consistently deliver on all fronts, but Boyes Electric exceeded my expectations every time. I would not hesitate to use them again for future electrical projects and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and customer-focused electrical contractor. If you're looking for top-notch electrical work backed by excellent service, Boyes Electric is an easy five-star recommendation.

These guys did a fantastic job adding 4 light fixtures, 2 outdoor GFCI, wiring some outlets etc…read more While these are relatively simple job, retrofitting a century old house comes with a lot of caveats. From Sal coming to provide a quote to them managing Berkeley's permitting regime to making sure everything is done to the strict code, they did everything well with great communication and avoided delays for my plaster and paint crew to start on time. Would highly recommend this crew and would love to work with them in the future for any of our need.

Very professional. Same day appointment and best service. Issue was diagnosed and resolved. I would…read moredefinitely recommend TopTech Electrical.

Alex from TopTech Electric provided an outstanding experience from start to finish. After one of my…read moreoutlets suddenly stopped working, he came out, quickly diagnosed the root cause and clearly explained what was happening. His knowledge and expertise were great. Alex was also friendly, professional, and flexible. He was able to fit me into the schedule that same week, which I greatly appreciated and made the entire process smooth. Overall, it was a great experience and it's clear that TopTech Electric values quality service and customer satisfaction. I'll definitely be using them for all of my future electrical work and would highly recommend Alex and the TopTech Electric team to anyone looking for a reliable and trustworthy electrician.

After a tough start -- I had difficulty getting an appointment and Micah Electric's scheduler…read moredisappeared for a week -- co-owner Anoush contacted me by email and phone and apologized for the error on their end. They sent a friendly and capable electrician to install a new plug unit, and do a few small electrical jobs. The job took a few hours longer than they initially estimated, and to make up for the scheduling confusion they honored their original estimate and waived the costs from the extra work. It's an odd thing to say, but after a bad beginning Micah proved to be exceptionally considerate. I felt very well taken care of. For my future electric needs, it's going to be Micah Electric!

I'll be fair. This wasn't a quality issue with the work but a review for poor scheduling and…read morecommunication. I never received an estimate, and the scheduling process was incredibly frustrating. I reached out through Yelp, sent them my inspection report, then called and texted, and was eventually given a time for a phone call. That appointment came today and no showed. After I followed up by text, I was told, "10 more minutes." Well here, I'm twiddling my thumbs still after 30 minutes. I'm a patient person and understand busy schedules as I work in a service industry with emergencies, delays, and things that don't going according to plan. This, however, is just unprofessional and almost feels like they're trying to deter me away. Unfortunately, I can't recommend a business that doesn't respect its customers. Good luck.

We needed our 1940's house completely rewired from the original knob and tube wiring. Darius and…read morecrew did a terrific job, completely exceeding all our expectations for this project. Our house is roughly 1700 sq. ft., and for all the rewiring and adding circuits, they made just one hole that needed to be patched(which they patched up themselves). They were absolutely methodical with the rewire, we were so pleased with their work. It was involved and they handled it like champs. Our project took only about 7 days, and they were able to get our city inspection arranged and passed quickly after they had finished. We were so grateful for Darius' professionalism, attention to detail and care with our house. We would definitely use his company again. One more note: We've lived in this house for almost 20 years, and were sort of nervous about the impact of having this project under way with ourselves and all of our belongings in here. We did move some things around so they would have easy access to outlets, etc. But otherwise we didn't have to do much. And there was zero impact on our daily routines. Darius and his team made everything really easy, and they kept the house so clean (they cleaned up every day). From getting our estimate to the completion of this project we knew we were in good hands and working with very skilled professionals.

Excellent to work with and reasonable pricing. I have an amateur's level of electrical wiring…read moreknowledge, and I felt very comfortable with Darius's recommendations and good advice. He re-wired for 220 in the kitchen and installed the induction stove outlet plus ran wire for and installed the electric car charger. He and his team were also careful on site. We had some other contractor scheduling snafu's and Darius adapted with us smoothly. Will use again.