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4.6 (513 reviews)
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My ChargePoint EV Charger (220v) properly and professionally installed by SDS ELECTRIC & permitted at the 1st Inspection by LADBS
Keith S.

I made it my goal not to blindly hire just any electrician. Instead, I did my research as a layman, and did my best to compare Apples-to-Apples where hiring an Electrician to perform the installation of my ChargePoint EV Charger (220v) was concerned. SDS Electric responded promptly. Their service quote came in better than most. And when I informed them that I would require proof of their Contractor's License, Liability Insurance as they would be needed for me to complete the rebate documentation as required by LADWP, they didn't hesitate to inform me of their license and insurance information. On the day of service they sent two Technicians. They arrived early, immediately began setting up the tools/equipment they knew they would require to satisfy my task, and waited quietly for my arrival. Just the way they prepped for my project they calmed me fears. At each step of the installation they were sure to keep me informed about what they would be doing, and they even ask me what my preferences were as to the placement of my EV Charger. I'm a minimalist who believes a garage is for vehicles, period, and nothing else. And although I haven't yet reached that aesthetic goal yet, the items that I have neatly stacked along the left side wall of my garage (i. e. full sheets of drywall, plywood, etc.) the SDS Techs weren't the least bit affected. They carefully relocated those items safely, freeing up the installation area and quickly went to work installing my EV Charger. Even though my electric panels (Main & sub) were full, they were still able to perform a professional installation of my brand new 50 Amp circuit breakers and ran my conduit with artist's precision. After the Techs completed the installation, they neatly stocked my items out of the way to allow the City Inspector (LADBS) to easily gain access to the entire work site. The very next day, precisely as Josh (Supervsior) has assured me they would, the city inspector showed up, on time. The professionalism of SDS Electric continued on into the following day. Before the LADBS Inspector has arrived one of the SDS Techs who performed the actual installation of my EV Charger the day before had arrived, with tools in hand ready to tweak whatever the Inspector wanted adjusting. When the Inspector checked the work product at my electrical panels (Main & sub) he moved into inspect the installation of my Charger itself. In conclusion, not a single solitary adjustment or modification was requested by the Inspector. The installation was a complete success! I don't have a single bad thing to say or a constructive critique to offer SDS Electric. Not only would I HIGHLY recommend this company, but I absolutely shall hire them in the near future.

Tesla charger.
Sean H.

I hired SDS Electric after receiving 4 other quotes from Yelp! Josh came out did the visual assessment and explained the steps needed to provide me with a new 220a panel upgrade, installation of a Tesla charger and new sub-panel for a 50a GFCI for a new hot tub that I purchased. They scheduled a date for DWP to come out and inspect whether the new panel would have to be moved from the original location. Once DWP came out to inspect the panel SDS Electric sent out two guys that were very professional and did quality work. They answered all my questions and cleaned up their work areas each of the three days they worked on my job. They showed up on time and ready to work each day. I would definitely hire them again in the future and would recommend them if anyone asked me for an electrician referral.

This is after our repair. We measured 40 inch across hole they made!
Stefan F.

The quality of work done was so bad I'm going to let the pictures taken do most of the explanation on that. They did a Wall mount TV install in our office. Came in the next day and there was a huge, long rectangular hole in the wall! When our Admin who was here at the time of the install asked about it (and the drywall mess left) they said 'we are not responsible for the wall'. You are not responsible for the gigantic crater and mess you created and we paid for? There is no reasonable person who would want their TV mounted if the result is a large hole! I just wish someone else was here at the time they pulled this stunt. Every one in our office agreed the next day they have never seen anything like it! In fact the professional person we then had to come pay to fix their mess said he was also shocked at how shoddy of a job it was and a much, much smaller hole could have been done by even an amateur installer. Even after all that we're willing to just let it go but after contacting them they were very dismissive of it. Just kept saying there needs to be a hole and they are not responsible for any wall damage. We know there needs to be a hole! We just didn't expect you would send someone who has no idea what they are doing and had to destroy our wall and leave a mess to get it done. Probably the only thing more shocking for me than their terrible work they pass of as acceptable is coming on here and seeing they have good reviews. After dealing with their awful work, professionalism and customer service I have no idea how that's possible.

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Josh did the lighting for our business (fitness studio). He is professional, efficient, and skilled. I recommend him to everyone.

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Showed up same day, did a great job. Fast and efficient. Will be using them again for our next project.

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