Yes, call David if you need electrical work done in Alameda! He has helped us out (worked on upgrading our panels, adding outlets, installing a 220v panel, etc. ) since 2013. David is honest and will tell you the pros and cons of your options. read more

Great service! Had an issue with the main house breaker where an infamous "Zinco" breaker went out. David was able to come out and take care of it the following day! It has been working great ever since! read more

I needed to upgrade my panel and install an EV charger. Wei was really easy to work with, and very aware of the current requirements for everything. The main attribute that I loved was that he was so easygoing. He would get lots of work done, but was always calm. He always explained when things were scheduled to be done, and he did it all professionally. I have found my new electrician. read more

I needed an EV charger installed and saw the great reviews for David. However some of the reviews suggested "his prices were high, but worth it." Based on this I went with another electrician based in San Leandro whom was "highly recommended." Long story short. This "highly recommended electrician never showed up and wasted 4 weeks of my time so I gave David a call. To my surprise the estimate I received from David was $600 below the other electrician. I called David on a Wednesday and sent him pictures detailing my property and the work I wanted. That very same day he sent back plans detailing the work and how it would look along with an estimated cost. Being aware that David has a very busy schedule I was extremely surprised he was able to fit my in on Friday, 2 days after calling him to start the work. With the help of his wife David completed the job the very same day. Through the whole process from start to finish. David was very thorough in explaining the details of work involved. Unlike some reviews that mention his prices are high. I have to disagree. With David you're getting high quality work at a very reasonable and competitive price. read more

We have hired David to replace our remaining knob and tube wiring, install under counter light, replace our service, and run electrical to the backyard. His work is always exemplary. David's work is so high quality that the city inspector said there is no point in even bothering to check it (the inspector did come out and complete an inspection though, to be clear). Our home inspector called the new service David installed "absolutely beautiful" with a level of enthusiasm unmatched for the rest of our home. David is the best there is for an honest and fair price. read more

I can really not recommend David at Tinpa Electric enough. He helped us install a new outlet for our backyard and he knew all the ins and outs about permitting and how to do the project right and safe. Thank you David! read more

I've benefitted from David's services four times over the last few years. Each project was bigger in size and risk than the previous, the last being a replacement of the main panel and all the wiring in two-thirds of my house. David knows his trade very well and his work is top grade. He has good working relationships with city inspectors and the linemen who work for the electrical utility. They indicated to me that his work was always properly performed to the highest professional standards. It was easy to communicate with him and he checked in frequently to ensure he was giving me what I wanted. I hope to work with him again in the future. read more

We bought an older home that had an old fuse box as well as a main panel that needed a replacement. I am an individual who does ton of research and wants to make sure I am well informed. I got quotes from 3 other companies before choosing david for his expertise. I got a wide range of prices but David was very reasonable. I knew I would spending a good chunk of $$ so it was very important to me to get it done properly without being overcharged or taken advantage of. From the beginning he was easy to work with, was open about communication and was reasonably priced. He took care of permits, helped schedule the inspection and lineman operation. This was my 1st big house project so I had tons of questions which he was very patient about. He was flexible but I could see from the beginning he takes pride in his work and does his best to ensure highest quality. He completed his project on time and everything went smoothly as expected. He kept me updated at all times and was transparent about everything. He cleans up after himself and i am glad we choose david for such a big task. To date we haven't had any issues but I know that even if we did he would be someone we call in the future. If you are in alameda and are in need for any electrical work, do your due diligence and get some quotes first but I honestly would not hesitate to call david. I have some other electrical projects in the future I have in mind for him read more

If you are looking for an electrician who knows his trade, listens to his customers, works diligently, and respects your home...Tinpa Electric Inc., David is it. David has completed multiple projects for me over the years from my primary home to my rentals. He is well known in the Alameda community not only by past customers but also has good relationships with the city inspectors and the local electrical company. read more

David Zeng was recommended to me by neighbors who had engaged him to install their level 2 EV charger. David responded quickly to my call and was very flexible and accommodating. David arranged to permit the work and then set a time to install the charger. He recommended that I use a hardwired charger as it did not require a special GFCI breaker, and I ordered a Chargepoint Flexport charger. (BTW, it functions quite well) The work was done quickly and cleanly. David was able to install the required 50A breakers on my subpanel. He also secured some wiring work I had previously had done by adding some additional brackets to the wiring. He arranged the appointment with the inspector for the final permit sign-off. One thing to point out is that David seems to have a good amount of projects going, but he communicated extremely well with us and kept all his appointments and did the work promptly. All in all excellent work with no hitches. read more

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The day of service was my birthday. The best present was from Tinpa Electric. When making an appointment, he asked questions to understand the problem. He came prepared and could quickly solve the issue. He called about 10 to 20 minutes before arrival. Both he and his partner were respectful of our home and definitely earned five stars. I don't usually write reviews, but his five starts were well earned. read more

I shopped around a lot for someone to rewire a 1926 knob/tube home. David won the bid, and I'm glad he did. The quality of his work is absolutely top-notch. It was a big project, but I knew what was happening at every step thanks to his perfect (frequent enough, but not too frequent) communication. And at the difficult points, he laid out the options for me clearly so I could make the necessary decisions. As a bonus, I've lived in about a dozen houses in my lifetime, and I have never seen a better labeled subpanel! read more

David has helped us out more than once and is always very dependable, a great communicator and great to work with in general.

Extremely patient and knowledgeable. Had to replace fluorescent lights and he walked me through the different types and which way would be most beneficial to use going forward. Came back multiple times (due to my ignorance and not his fault at all) and didn't fuss at all and completed the job to satisfaction. Would highly recommend. read more

I have used Tinpa electric services on 3-4 occasions. David always responds quickly and communicates his availability. He was flexible with scheduling the appointment. In the past he has helped us with repair of pendant lights in a older home. I like that he gives more than one option for the repair or replacement with pros and cons to each option. I think his prices are reasonable and his work is high quality. He is the only electrician that I call and I highly recommend him. read more

We used David Tinpa, a licensed electrician in good standing with Alameda's Building Dept, to install a Level II EV charger in our garage and to install an upgrade 30 space house panel to replace our overloaded 24 space panel, updating us to current code requirements. He is reliable, timely, very tidy, and knowledgeable. Couldn't recommend him more highly! read more

If you live in Alameda and want a licensed electrician who provides high quality work look no further than Tinpa Electric. David is busy and that is a good thing. Worth the wait. We had a Tesla wall charger and a whole house surge protector installed. He applied for the permits, installed the devices and we are now scheduling the final inspection. We will keeping David's name for future electrical needs. read more

We have hired David for a variety of small to medium electrical projects in our older home over the years. He does top notch work, his prices are fair, and he is super easy to work with. On our last project, I had some scheduling issues and David was kind enough to work later than expected to complete the work. I cannot recommend David more highly. read more

David is a great contractor and is very knowledgeable and does excellent work. He provided a written estimate with a description of the work and came out to look at the job. He also made good recommendations on where to install the wall charger. The inspector passed our permit with no issues and commented that he has worked with David many times and he always does excellent work. read more

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Incredibly skilled electrician and a person of high integrity. We have worked with David twice and could not recommend him more. He takes care of things quickly and is very transparent and prompt. read more

Great service and David is willing to offer options to solve the issue at a reasonable cost. Highly recommend!

Tinpa Electric always does an outstanding job! This was the third time we hired David to install a new lighting fixture. The first was a combo light/fan on vaulted ceiling. The second was a chandelier over a staircase. Last week we replaced a broken chandelier over our dining room table. Each installation had been absolutely perfect. It's such relief to have trusted electrician in whom I have complete confidence. In addition to being a skilled electrician, David is just a lovely person, he communicates clearly, and is patient and responsive. I highly recommend! read more

David was amazing! I called him late on a Friday afternoon and left a message. He returned my call promptly even though it was late in the day. I explained what electrical issues I was experiencing in our home and told him that it required immediate attention but I wanted to avoid paying extra for a weekend service call. He told me that he had an opening for Saturday morning and that he would only charge me for the standard weekly rate. We agreed on a time for Saturday morning and the following day he promptly showed up on time and got to work diagnosing the issue. He was incredibly thorough in his diagnosis, covering all the bases until he was 100% sure he had pinpointed the problem. He solved the problem, meanwhile correcting some other electrical issues he discovered at no additional cost. David was extremely polite, organized, thorough and his prices were very reasonable compared to the other electricians I called. I highly recommend him and would not hesitate to call him the next time we experience electrical issues in our house. read more

David helped us upgrade our electrical panel in our 130 year-old house. He is extremely thoughtful, a great communicator, and does amazing work. He was able to coordinate with the city power department and get the work done in a just a few days. (We were only without power for a couple of hours!) I would highly recommend David for your home electrical needs and will definitely be using him again in the future for continued electrical upgrades to our house. Don't hesitate, give David a call. read more

David is so kind, helpful and trustworthy. He responded quickly but said he couldn't help today. Turned out that I overloaded a circuit and breaker needed to be re-set. He has worked on my house in the past and always done a great job. A bit concerned about giving him yet another 5 star rating since it just add to his workload! read more

David replaced a few bathroom fans and a light fixture for us. He also looked at our old sub panel. He is incredibly knowledgeable, does excellent work, and is efficient. He also takes the time to explain everything that he is seeing and the options available. His quotes also seemed very fair compared to other electricians we considered. We would highly recommend him! read more

Professional and articulate. He doesn't try to cut corners but does work the right way.

Just here to say that even a decade later, David is still our go-to guy for electrical work even in our new home! Light fixture installs, removals, random electrical questions - he's our guy. Super happy with his services. read more

David Zeng is easily the best electrician I have ever worked with. His excellence at his craft is matched only by the courtesy and respect with which he treats his customers. He is meticulous in his work and extremely clean. He did a major rewiring for us and along the way installed a number of new LED lights, two bathroom fans, and new outlets. When he needed to cut a channel or patch he did so quite cleanly so they are relatively easy to replace, with a minimum of dust. He is outstanding at diagnosing the problem as well as coming up with the solutions, and involved me in decision-making which helped me in turn learn a lot. David is punctual, works extremely hard every day, and is always pleasant and cordial. Our family is extremely happy with the results. I really can't say enough about David's work, his character and his integrity. read more

I highly recommend David. He is both knowledgeable and meticulous in his work. We would use him again in a heartbeat.

David has done some small jobs for us in the past, and recently did all the electrical work for a full kitchen remodel and bathroom addition that we completed. When our inspector found out who did our work, he told us we hired the best electrician in Alameda, and mentioned that in twenty years of working with David he's only had to ask him to correct *one* thing on a job. David made sure to confirm every step of any process with us, and made sure we considered everything before making any decisions. He is pretty busy, but was able to get our job on his schedule with minimal notice. He's fantastic, and I recommend him wholeheartedly! read more

Professional, great communication and CLEAN! David installed a sub panel, outlets, switches, lights and a ceiling fan. He was very mindful of our needs working from home with kids (the dust and noise etc,) and was super friendly! Everything worked perfectly. Even the inspector commented "your electrician knows what they're doing!" read more

David was a pleasure to work with. He was extremely responsive and knowledgeable. He helped us with installation of a new breaker box, light fixture, and outlet. He went over the different options we could go with, and anytime he encountered any obstacles (our building was built in the 1970s), he asked how we would like to proceed. Highly recommend his services for anyone in Alameda. He also helped with obtaining the necessary permits and dealing with the inspector. If I could give more than 5/5, I would. read more

David just finished replacing our electric panel. Very happy with service. Efficient, reasonable, great communication and really nice guy.

Excellent service. punctual, courteous and respectful. Great service deserves great review. Will call him again for other electrical needs or emergencies. read more

Great communication, quality work! Put in LED inset lights into the kitchen ceiling, changed our breaker panels, installed level 2 charger. We are very happy with his work and professionalism. read more

I wrote a review a long long time ago for David! I deleted it when I deleted my whole account but it wasn't fair to them. All the 5 star reviews are real. David and his team knew immediately what was wrong after we had many other electricians in the area come and leave without deciphering the problem. He's a busy man and his voicemail gets full but be patient and call again because he will always call back and be there for you asap! read more

I'm a repeated customer of David at Tinpa Electric. He recently helped me replace my bathroom fan. He was responsive, courteous and above all, does quality work. He is someone I can trust for any electric work. read more

I has a mysterious electrical issue with the lights and outlets in half of my upstairs. The lights would occasionally flicker, then last night would just go out. The circuit breaker wasn't tripped, so was beyond my weekend warrior electrical skills, which aren't much to start with. Called David in the am, he called the same afternoon and said he could be over in 15 mins. He came right over, along with his wife Helen. He started with the panel, which looked OK, then checked the outlets one-by-one. They all seemed to check out OK, so the mystery deepened. He then took out the breaker and closely inspected it. There was a slight evidence of some issues, so he replaced the breaker and all is good. English isn't his first language, but I didn't have any problem communicating with him. And I only speak English (ABC). At every step of the way, he explained what he was doing and his testing process, which I appreciated. Very easy to work with. If I have another electrical issue, would definitely call him again. read more

My sister put off hiring an electrician for several months even though the only light that still worked in her kitchen was the one on the hood over the stove. Luckily, my mom knew David was a terrific (and properly licensed!) electrician and told my sister to hire him to take care of the problem. Not only did he drive over to Milpitas from Alameda at no extra cost, he was meticulous in investigating and fixing the problem and the pricing was more than fair. David was also fabulous when my other sister needed an electrician to do an inspection on a house in Hayward that she was thinking of buying. Not only did he point out possible electrical problems, including some really weird wiring in one of the two electrical panels, he actually also informed her of a few issues that the general inspector failed to notice. Needless to say, my sisters are really glad they actually listened to mom - and I'm glad to know I'll have a dependable electrician to turn to should I ever need one :). read more