Description

Our mission is to provide our customers with friendly service and the highest quality of work possible at reasonable prices. We take pride in our accomplishments and seek to improve the functionality of customers' homes and commercial spaces by making them safer, energy efficient places to live and work. Our licensed and journeyman electricians are professional and proficient. We get the job done right the first time! We welcome the opportunity to serve your needs. You can always reach us during business hours through our full-time staff. We will respond to your service call within 24 hours. We specialize in: Panel Upgrades Breakers & Fuses, Rewiring Troubleshooting Switches & Outlets Code Corrections Remodels & New Construction Eliminating Fuse Boxes Solar Systems Phone, Cable TV, Cat. -5 Recessed Lighting Network Cabling Lighting/electrical upgrades Fluorescent/recessed/LED lighting Security lighting/motion detectors/timers Cat-5e/data/fiberoptics Power for new computer systems/large copiers Power/data/telecom for work station systems/printers/copiers Energy-efficient lighting, including retrofitting of existing lighting Trouble-shooting and repairs Main/sub-panel upgrades Tenant improvements Power for heating/air conditioning Parking lot lighting Lighting design

HISTORY

Established in 2005.
Founded Advanced Electrical Inc in 2005. A certified electrician and C10 contractor, for over 15 years he has been servicing bay area residences and commercial properties. More information about Valery Gores career and achievements to come.

ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER

More to come when I have time to enter a bio. Sorry clients.

SERVICES

Lighting Installation, Wiring Installation, Commercial Services, EV Charging Station Installation, Residential Services, Outlet Installation, Electrical Panel Installation, Electrical Panel Repair, Generator Installation, ,

Reviews

Jeff F.

2/24/2021

Valery and his crew did a major electrical upgrade for us during a remodel eight years ago, and did impeccable work!

On top of that, the few times we've had questions since then (typically due to user error on our part) Valery has been generous with his time, and a great teacher.

Five stars for impeccable work at fair prices...and another Five for great support!

The next time we need electrical work, there's no question where we'll turn.

D G.

10/09/2021 12:00:00 SA

If you are looking for electricians who know their trade, who do the highest quality of work, who can work with PG&E and permitting entities, and can troubleshoot problems and come up with solutions within your budget (no matter how small or how large your budget is), call Advanced Electrical. Valary and his team including Dave (who installed the level 2 charger for my EV), Alex (who put a new panel into the garage and wired it according to the specs needed for my new dryer), and Chris (who with Alex removed the old halogen recessed lighting in my cathedral-ceilinged kitchen and bathroom and updated with with new recessed fixtures and LEDs) are knowledgeable, friendly, professional, courteous, on-time people and the work is of the highest quality. . .Prior to the smaller jobs noted above (which took place in September 2021) Valary oversaw from January through April 2021 a complete electrical renovation of the rest of the house--which I had just purchased--replacing all of the old wiring, outlets, and electrical panel ensuring that everything met code requirements, and installing mudded-in recess art lighting and wall washers in the living room. I enjoyed working with Advanced Electrical and I enjoy living in a space that is safe, beautifully-lit, and functional.

Ryan M.

11/27/2017

Started out well enough. Made an appointment, but they had to reschedule last minute. Owner himself came over the next day and gave an honest assessment of the job, saying that we're better of doing time and materials instead of set quote, as it would save us money. Struck us as honest enough and wanted to book him.

He promised to text us to set an appointment, but that's where the review fell off. After at least two calls, texts, and emails each, they were totally non-responsive. Turned out to be wasted time.

Jennifer L.

03/01/2016 12:00:00 SA

My dryer wasn't working and when I found out it wasn't the machine but, the lack of power, I was feeling anxious about how much an electrician would cost! So I started to research Yelp and ended up with Valary because they were still open when I called (after 3pm) and I got an appt the next morning at 8AM! I was told up front what the rates and minimums were (1 hour charge) and they also asked me how I found them and thanked me on the phone before my appointment.

Valary showed up and was very pleasant and professional. He explained what was wrong with the power--the jaws on my outlet was loose and needed to be replaced. He also discovered that the connection on breaker panel for the dryer was damaged also:( The panel can be very expensive to replace (over $1,000) but, he reconfigured the breakers using the spare slot so, I ended up only paying for the one hour + parts--whew! And thank you Yelpers for all your reviews to help me avoid a bad experience and find a good fit!

Highly recommended for the great service and knowledgeability!!!

Geo N.

9/14/2017

Had a few things in my 100 year old house that didn't work - four outlets, a ceiling light, and a wall sconce. Contacted AE and set up an appointment and Branden showed up on time and ready to work. After diagnosing the problems he made everything work! After years of darkness we had light! Branden was professional, diligent, and friendly and the cost was more than reasonable. Great company, service, and personnel. If you have electrical issues hire these guys and you'll be happy like me. Thanks AE!

Joanna M.

6/30/2011

Valary Gores of Advanced Electrical was an amazing electrician. My review is based on this story:

I found a free hot tub on Craigslist last week, and I had no idea if it worked or not. He took the time to double check that, came out first to make sure the conditions were right to wire it; he listened to my concerns about cost, aesthetics and more. Then it gets more interesting. He emailed me what I thought was a quote for the job, which was unbelievably cheap, so I was thrilled. The day before he came out, he called to double check and resent the full quote. I was so bummed to learn that it was triple what I had thought because of my error, not his - he had sent the cost of materials first.

I was too busy to notice and did not double check. Instead of defending his quote, etc. his communication was amazing; he focused on what should we do now. We worked out a mid-point price, and he and his staff did the entire job in one day. I came home from work, thinking like most jobs on my house, that it would be a mess around here.

Instead, I found he had cleaned, and filled the tub and it was heating for my first hot tub. He also easily explained electrical safety issues which are important for me. My son was thrilled and ran to get his swim suit. What really blew me away was his humility regarding the miscommunication, and the aesthetic considerations of running the pipes just under my biggest plants and around so that no view in the garden was obscured. I have never had service like that. Highly recommended.

Eli K.

1/23/2018

Had such an amazing experience with advance electrical!!! After I contacted them I received a phone call right away and my first appointment was scheduled shortly right after that. Rewinding forward..... extremely happy with the way my kitchen turned out! Never thought that lights in my kitchen would make such a difference! Thank you for for your help, I'm extremely happy with the outcome!!!!

Shannon D.

06/02/2018 12:00:00 SA

Advanced Electrical was absolutely fantastic. Valary was responsive and helpful through an extended process (PG&E, not Advanced Electrical). I highly recommend this business!

Lauren S.

10/12/2014 12:00:00 SA

I was having trouble getting an electrician to deal with some malfunctioning overhead lighting that was bothering my tenants. I spoke with Valery on the phone and he quoted me a (reasonable) hourly rate, describing what he suspected to be the problem. He was able to go and fix the problem the same day, which was greatly appreciated by the tenants! Before starting the repair, he called and gave me the choice of whether to repair or replace one of the lights that was really old, and quoted the cost of the materials.

The bill was itemized and consistent with what I was led to expect. Overall, I really appreciated Valery's clear communication and expertise and would definitely use his services again!

Gretchen B.

4/14/2017

We were very happy with Valary Gore's and his team. We had a few odd electrical jobs to get done in our newly purchased old house in Berkeley. Valary met with me to review our scope: Change out a few outlets to GFCI, update a dryer outlet, troubleshoot an exterior light fixture that was waterlogged, and add power outlets in our basement to existing switches. I wasn't sure if our project was too small for him, but he never made me feel that way. He was up front about a time-and-materials fee when I asked and this makes sense to me, especially on old houses. Andrew, his journeyman, did the work and asked very good questions ahead of time. He even went to Home Depot and bought us new cover plates and an exterior flood light to install that day. They did all the work in about 3 hrs. I think they did a great job and their price was right for professional electrical work. Safe and professional electrical work is key!

Kimberly W.

07/09/2014 12:00:00 SA

Valery and his crew are the best you can have. We did a very large remodel and addition to our home and Valery was always organized, detailed and so easy to work with. All of his guys who work with him were top notch as well. He had excellent opinions and suggestions. Valery was more than fair with us always. I would only use Valery and his team to do any electrical work. Thank you Valery for making such a big project easy, simple and fun! I am glad to know Valery and his team!

Sara E.

10/26/2017

Brandon and Vlad showed up on time and finished the job sooner than estimated with help from Oscar later in the day. Their work was thorough and professional. Very friendly and polite. They know their stuff. The areas where they worked were left cleaner than when they started. We would give them six stars if we could.

Catherine M.

04/09/2017 12:00:00 SA

Advanced Electrical once again did an outstanding job for us. We were stranded without power to half our house, and could not get any electrician to answer their phones. Everyone said they were busy for weeks to months. The owner of Advanced Electrical gave us a call back at the end of the day and said he had an hour the next morning to come troubleshoot our problem. True to his word, he did just that. He took a look at our situation and determined that PGE needed to be called to service their main, and he made the call for us. Competent and professional all the way. Many thanks!

Jen A.

06/12/2014 12:00:00 SA

Not sure why these guys don't have more reviews. I interviewed a lot of electricians for a project to construct a third bedroom out of existing square footage in my house. Valery's estimate wasn't the lowest, but he drew up a plan right in front of me and overall I was more confident that he would get the work done right than any of the other electricians I interviewed.

He and his crew came on my chosen day (we had to work around all the other contractors on-site) and completed the work in one day, which was exactly what I needed. He did have to pull a guy off another job and later pushed some of the guys on my job to another job which was a little strange but they got the work done.

Valery's payment terms were very reasonable; he offered to wait until I'd had the final inspection for the final installment even though that inspection was likely several weeks away as we were waiting on some windows. He also provided good advice regarding which brand of LED lights would work well for us (I guess most of them produce quite cool light that doesn't look great in a residential setting).

Overall I was really happy with the service I received from Advanced Electrical.

Lani F.

07/07/2011 12:00:00 SA

I am so glad to see Advanced Electrical finally on Yelp!...So I can praise Valary to the world!

Valary has been doing electrical work for our company for about 2 years now. We formally had a different electrician...who did somewhat of a spotty job. Valary came into our establishment and thoroughly identified every electrical outlet, electrical panel and wiring system. With this information we have been able to create an entire electrical plan on our floor plans. This has been invaluable!

Our office building is old and we have new needs frequently. Valary is always quick to accomodate our requests and thoroughly addresses our needs by sizing up the situation. He is happy to answer questions for us and has gone as far as trouble-shooting electric items/tools ... not part of a typical electricians job, but he does it none-the-less.

Valary is always professional, punctual, cleans up after himself (I love that!), and does a darn good job!

katie p.

11/08/2011 12:00:00 SA

I had a chance to see Valery's work at my job before hiring him to rewire my house. One of the things that impressed me was, asked to replicate wiring done by a different electrician on a different floor of a building, he politely refused, stating that the work wasn't up to code and would give us problems down the line. Everything was done at the house so cleanly you wouldn't know it. He worked within my budget, gave me information and options along the way, and was completely reliable. I also felt fine leaving him & his partner alone in my house while I was at work -- in fact during the afternoon earthquake recently I thought, Oh no, the dogs! Oh, wait, they'll be fine, the electricians are there.

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