Trustworthy, skilled, resourceful and thoughtful... Alex was a great discovery during our kitchen/bathroom/deck remodel and was the lead in all of the complex electrical work done throughout the house. Call this guy! Alex takes great care to do the job right. He is very communicative about what he's doing and sincerely wants his customers to feel happy about his work. His commitment was especially great, considering that our house had some funky electrical issues and unconventional lighting needs. Alex introduced us to some beautiful lighting solutions we hadn't even thought of, and he cares deeply about using quality materials, without needing to spend unnecessarily. In the end, we are thrilled with his work. Thank you, Alex! read more

Took over a week just to confirm a visit to get a quote. Alex scheduled a visit, I took time off work to make sure I was available and then he canceled last minute while blaming me for not being responsive? Lol ok. Don't waste your time here. read more

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Alex installed 90 feet of conduit and 2 outdoor patio heaters to our exact specifications. He showed up right on time both days, provided excellent input on our plans, and clear explanations for the work that need to be done, quoted a very reasonable price, and ultimately performed the work with exceptional attention to detail. He is also super friendly and just a nice human! Highly recommended. read more

This is the second time I've had Alex do electrical work at our place and both times have been fantastic. The first was to do some lighting and the second for a home EV charger. He's responsible, professional, quick, and does very clean work. Would recommend him to anyone. read more

Fantastic service. Came back and fixed the issues with the previous contractors bad setup on the breakers. Not running into issues anymore. Alex is a lifesaver read more

Alex did a great job trouble shooting my electrical wiring issue so I could install a new chandelier. It was not a straightforward solution so I appreciated his ingenuity in finding a solution to the wiring issue. He was able to crawl thru the attic space, find the problem and fix it! Great service, on time, honest and cleaned up afterwards nicely. I'd definitely use Volta again for my electrical needs! read more

This is an update from my review six months ago. I called Alex again because a light switch he had installed previously was acting erratically. He came by promptly when he said he would, inspected the switch and determined that it was defective. Since he had installed the original switch, he replaced it free of any charge, driving to two different hardware stores to make certain that he got the proper replacement. This is what standing behind your work looks like. I would recommend Alex to anyone who wants a conscientious electrician. read more

Alex was professional, personable, honest, reliable and did excellent work. Took the time to explain the work in detail which some companies do not do. Response to my call was immediate and I was able to book an appointment for the following day. Very happy with the work and will definitely have more work done by Volta Electric. Highly recommended! read more

For years I have wanted to update all the outlets in my home There are MANY outlets. Alex Ormeno was recommended by a neighbor and I am so glad. He gave me an honest price. He arrived on time, reviewed the work to be done, and then, amazingly, said that some of the work was not necessary. No upselling. Love that. He explained everything he was doing as the work progressed. I've never had this type of service from an electrician. I am already scheduling another project. For great work, fair prices, and friendly service I recommend Alex Ormeno without reservation. read more

If we could give Alex 10 stars we would! We needed an EV charging station installed for our new Chevy Bolt. Contacted 4 companies. He was the only one who would come for a site visit and quote. All others wanted videos and diagrams before coming out. He arrived exactly on time and explained all our options very thoroughly as we know little about electricity. We agreed on a price, which was very fair. He came 2 weeks later for the installation. Due to an unforeseen condition that no one expected (our fault) Alex stayed the entire day to finish a job that would have taken half the time. He never changed his price. If you want a electrician who is responsible, explains everything, does immaculate work, is polite and dependable, look no further! Alex is outstanding. read more

I would definitely recommend Alex for electrical work. He seems to care about what he does, knows what he's doing, and does the job well. He also takes the time to educated the customer on the electrical issue, and explains the process. Furthermore, her respects your house, I asked him to wear shoe covers and lay his tools on a paper sheet that I had provided, and he was very nice about that. read more

Alex installed an EV charger and the corresponding 240 V circuit. He was extremely punctual and communicative, and the final installation looks very clean. I would hire him again. read more

Alex was quick to respond to my request with a very fair price. He showed up on time and did an excellent job installing my new transformer for outdoor lighting and completed my job early. I highly recommend him for both small and large projects. Van read more

I used Alex and he was awesome. He replaced numerous plugs and light switches. He also installed 3 GFCI plugs in 3 bathrooms. His price was very reasonable and his work excellent. I highly recommend him. read more

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Alex Ormeno, who is the owner of Volta Electric, is an excellent electrician. Alex recently worked on our home during our remodeling and addition, and he did an outstanding job. He handled extensive knob and tube wiring replacement plus the installation of new circuits and a panel with great skill and professionalism. He is very good at problem solving in these old houses. Alex also installed a Level 2 EV charger. read more

Alex is terrific! He has helped us with two projects - installation of new wiring for an attic fan setup, and setting up a level 2 EV charger for us. Alex provides straightforward estimates (and did not exceed them on either project), good value, and he places a real emphasis on safety. We were missing the cover for the junction box in the attic at the time he did the install, and he returned to put it in for no charge at a later point (and getting into that attic is not fun). Highly recommend Alex/Volta Electric! read more

Alex came to do an assessment of ceiling exhaust fan replacement and was extremely professional and knowledgeable. He knew right away how to diagnose the issue and was friendly and honest. I would highly recommend Alex as an electrician! Thank you. read more

I hired Alex of VOlta Electric to fix a broken outdoor light. In the process he found several lights in and around the house that had been done incorrectly and were dangerous. He fixed everything and lucky for m I now have an experienced electrician who knows his business and was able to correct things I did not know were dangerous. I would use him for any job big or small. He was very helpful and very reasonable. Alex of Volta Electric 415-919-2342 voltaelectric1917@gmail.com read more

I hired Alex of Volta Electric to wire for my new electric range. I was switching from a gas range to electric. I did due diligence and interviewed several electricians. Alex was the most reasonable and he proved to be reliable, knowledgeable, competent, and responsible. His work ethic is of the highest standard and my electric range is up and running. read more

Working with Alexander is a delight. He is smart, efficient, cooperative with a good aesthetic sense. He worked on our electrical control board, installed lights, and did troubleshooting on our oven and dryer. His fees were reasonable. Highly recommend! read more

Volta Electric, led by Alejandro Ormeno, a currently licensed C-10 electrical contractor in California (I checked at the California State License Board website before we went into contract), provides high-quality electrical services with professionalism at a competitive price. The craftsmanship of Alejandro's work, his work ethic, and his ability to stay focused on what the customer wants, needs, and regulation mandates make Volta Electric an excellent choice for people with electrical needs in the Bay Area. While I was deciding between three different proposals from three different electrical contractors, the only concerns I had about Volta Electric were its small online footprint. I'm glad that the limited online information about Volta Electric didn't deter me from entering into a contract with them. However, since online reviews are very important for some people, and a lack of many reviews can even be a red flag, I decided to write this review. I hope that by sharing my experience, I can help Volta Electric stay in business for many years to come by gaining new and loyal customers like me. We bought a house late last year in the East Bay. By Bay Area standards, it was move-in ready, i.e., recently painted, aesthetically pleasing, and with all appliances. A concerning feature of the house was the presence of Knob-and-Tube (K&T) wiring in the oldest section of the house, namely the living room, dining room, kitchen, and one bedroom. Additionally, based on the disclosures of the house, we knew that the electrical work in the oldest section of the house raised some concerns from the home inspector. Before moving in, I wanted to ensure that the electrical system in the house was as safe as possible for my family, and I also wanted to ensure that insuring the house would not be an issue for years to come. While we were in escrow for the house, there were not many options for insurance due to the K&T wiring. For those reason, we decided that the Knob-and-Tube wiring in our house needed to go. I approached three electrical contractors for proposals on the project: one recommended by my realtor, the second one recommended by the person who completed the pest inspection included in the disclosures, and the last one highly recommended by a friend. I received proposals for the work from all three companies, and after careful review, I decided to go with Volta Electric. My decision was partly because he came highly recommended by a trusted friend, but most importantly, because Alejandro was extremely knowledgeable and understood the importance of strategizing and reducing the number of wall openings required to complete the project. He also understood that I wanted a FULL Knob-and-Tube replacement, which involved no compromises in terms of leaving any of the old circuits with K&T behind. Alejandro was extremely honest about the potential complications of a project of this nature, where sometimes it is not possible to know how costly things will be until you start opening up walls. Volta Electric was extremely professional and neat. They took the time to protect all the floors and appliances that I was unable to move out. Additionally, they isolated the area they were working on to avoid dust reaching the other sections of the house. At the end of every workday, the house was left clean and organized. Alejandro kept me informed of his progress and notified me if there were unforeseen circumstances that were going to impact the cost of the project. Sometimes it was in my favor, sometimes not, but I really appreciated knowing as things were changing. In addition, he made good recommendations on what I could add in order to leverage work related to the Knob-and-Tube project. Since some walls were now accessible, it was much cheaper to run new cables to add things. I ended up adding a wired doorbell, two wired smoke detectors, a light, and a receptacle on top of my chimney for our future TV. When I had questions, Alejandro took the time to explain things in a way that was easy for me to understand. Alejandro was the point person with the permits; however, I was present for both city inspections, the Rough and the Final. Both inspections were short and smooth, and we "passed" both on the first try. Alejandro had no problem addressing the inspector's questions and concerns, and at the end of the final inspection, the inspector praised him for being on top of things and for doing such a good and organized job and then saying "You have no idea of the bad electrical work I inspect all the time." In conclusion, I had an exceptional experience with Volta Electric. I am very happy with the work they completed in my house and how they completed it. I feel that their craftmanship, professionalism, knowledge and honesty are worth their price. At some point, I will upgrade the Main Service in my house, and I know that Volta Electric, if they'll take me, will complete the job. read more

The Volta Electric team is amazing. They were great with their accommodation to my time. Their team installed a new main panel on my home. Got everything done within the scheduled time and efficiently. They were incredibly knowledgable and put me at ease after explaining everything step by step. Lastly, the pricing of the job was honestly a pleasant surprise. The consensus here is that they really are a well rounded electrical company. They've got professional electricians, knowledgable, reliable, great communication, and very affordable. read more

I highly recommend Volta electric for you electric needs. I needed a few outlets placed around my house, and Alex completed the job efficiently. He was courteous, professional, and showed knowledge and expertise with the job. He took the job seriously, and treated me with respect. He patiently explained what needed to be done, as well as the options I had. I am very happy with the work he did. I highly recommended consulting Volta electric for your electric needs. You'll be glad you did. read more