Description
BR Electric will complete your electrical projects with skill and professionalism. We are a Danville electrical contractor with years of experience and a commitment to service. Services: New Construction, Remodels, Residential and Commercial Services, Lighting Design, Recessed Lighting, LED Lighting, Landscaping Lights, Audio/Video Panel Upgrades, Installing Fixtures, New Circuits, Office Build Outs, Breaker Boxes, Fuses, Sub Panels, Rewires, Move Switches & Outlets, Outdoor Lighting and Electrical, Low Voltage Installations, Fixture Installations, Aluminum Wiring Upgrade, Wiring, Electrical Safety and Code Violations Corrections, House Rewiring, Electrical Troubleshooting, Ceiling Fan Installation, Smoke Detectors, Outlets and Switches, Fluorescent Ballast, Equipment Hookup, Equipment Disconnection, Line Installation and Dedicated Circuits. We can help with any and all of your electrical needs!
HISTORY
Established in 2007.
Since 2007, BR Electric has done everything from new construction and remodels to lighting designs and hooking up equipment. We also specialize in Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. We have kept our skill set versatile to better serve the needs of our customers. BR Electric has the experience and background to help you with any electrical need you may have. Serving San Ramon, CA and surrounding area, including: - Concord, CA - Los Gatos, CA - Palo Alto, CA - Pleasanton, CA - San Francisco, CA
ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER
Having over 15 years of experience as an electrician, I decided to go on my own and in 2007, started my own company, BR Electric. Since establishing my business, I've learned that customer service is the #1 priority in being successful. Our customers can come to us knowing that they will get the results they want all with a happy and stress-free experience.
SERVICES
Lighting Repair, Outlet Repair, Lighting Installation, Wiring Installation, Electrical Panel Installat…, EV Charging Station Installation, Virtual Consultations, Security System Installation, Electrical Panel Repair, Outlet Installation, Circuit Breaker Repair, Commercial Services, Wiring Repair, Circuit Breaker Installation & Replace…, Residential Services, Smoke Detector Installation, , ,
Reviews
Brian and his son Cody are truly awesome, not a word I use very often. They showed up for my electrical emergency after working another job all day. Brian knew exactly what to do and what the problem was. It was fixed instantly, and I'm back in business, not having to lose all the food in my fridge to a power loss.
If you need an electrician, Brian is the guy to call, hands down. Friendly and professional and totally dedicated. We need more professionals like him!
Mario C.
04/12/2022 12:00:00 SA
BrIan at BR Electric did an excellent job on our property at Crystal Springs Terrace. Fixed all problems!! I would recommend him to anyone who needs electrical work.
Met with Brian to do a walkthrough to address some findings on my inspection report I needed addresses. cool guy, but super fixated on convincing me I needed the wires in my panel redone (with the other contractors said I didn't). Anyways, his wiring looks great but he never followed up with the quote and ignored my follow-up request to get the quote.
It's so incredibly frustrating to take the time to get a contractor out to your house only for them to ghost you.
My takeaway: more interested in getting pretty wiring or Tesla installation pics for the IG than actually delivering quality (or any) costumer service. Would not recommend.
Whoever picked up the phone I didn't catch the name, but almost certain it was Brian. Was the most reliable electrical technician I could have called for my problem. Had a problem for over 24 hours and when I described my situation, Brian instantly knew what it was, and even told me why I thought it was a certain way. I thought fire alarms were beeping in my house for days, but after doing everything and calling every other technician, they all needed to come out to see the problem. BR electric didn't they told me what was wrong and said they didn't want to come out and charge me even though they were super local. Amazing sweet people would definitely go back to them for electrical needs!!
Marge T.
09/08/2022 12:00:00 SA
Brian offered to come out to my apartment to give me an estimate on electrical work I needed to have done. He said he could come the following morning after 9:00 a.m. So I waited for him to come, but he never showed up. When I finally called him, he said that he had become busy with some other work and hadn't been able to make it. Maybe he could at least have called me to let me know so that I wouldn't wait for him all morning?
Mehmet Can K.
02/12/2022 12:00:00 SA
This was the third time that I used Brian's services. This time, with his son Cody, he rewired our panel and fixed the problem with our oven.
He is not an ordinary electrician. He is an expert in his field. His work is nothing short of art. And on top of that, he is a great person too. Highly recommended.
Ann J.
04/05/2020 12:00:00 SA
Wow! Just WOW! Brian is an incredible electrician and such a cool soul. I recently bought a home top dollar and it was hugely disappointing to see the lights in an area of my house and garage flickering, shutting off and on. Initially I had thought it was just bulbs but one Sunday, the lights in areas of my house would shut on and off for a minute at a time. Intuitively knee it was the panel at this point. I went to turn off the breaker and I heard sizzling and cracking. So scary!
It was a Sunday so I was super stressed. I called Brian off the recommendation of my realtor friend. Even though he was busy working that Sunday, he promised to come by after he saw his other clients because my situation sounded dangerous.
I'm so glad he did. He meticulously spent the next few hours of his precious Sunday targeting and locating a faulty transformer along with singed wires, and arcing on breakers. He told me I was lucky that a fire had not started. The whole panel was dilapidated and aluminum wiring was not helping. I felt the whole panel had to be replaced.
Brian came back to re-wire the whole panel. I can now sleep at night not fearing for my life. The panel work he did was not only amazing but beautiful as well. I would highly recommend BR Electric. Brian is one of the best electricians around and uses the best quality products to ensure safety for his clients' homes.
Great service! Highly recommend! They did a nice clean job installing our EV charging outlets Will definitely call them again for any electrical work.
Excellent work!!! Thanks a lot, Brian. He came to assemble my Tesla connector pretty fast, and he did a fantastic work, so beautiful and tidy. Definitely I will recommend him, best electrician!
Peter L.
11/05/2021 12:00:00 SA
I definitely would recommend Brian!
I reached out to BR Electric to get a Wall Connector installed. Brian came out the same day to do a walk through to provide an accurate estimate (much appreciated)!
Once we decided to move forward with the project, Brian had to special order a new breaker for my setup. When the part arrived, he reached out to see if I was available the follow day (I cleared my calendar)!
Brian arrived on time and did a very clean installation and answered all my last minute questions along the way. We were able to complete the Wall Connector, hard wire an outdoor camera, and replaced a lighting fixture all in one visit.
I peeked in from time to time to check on how the project was coming along and he made everything look super easy. Brian has been in his field for over 20 years and it definitely shows.
If you are in need of electrical work, I would completely endorse and recommend Brian at BR Electric!
We were so appreciative of Brian's expedience on fixing our outdoor electrical box that emitted smoke. We were very concerned of the danger that it could potentially cause. He did excellent work in resolving the issue immediately at a very reasonable price. We will definitely use him again for all our electrical needs. My husband and I also enjoyed the lighthearted, comical banter that we shared with Brian while he was working! ;-)
Brian was quick in solving a hazardous electrical problem, reasonably priced, reliable, and very personable.
Many thanks Brian!
A P.
08/11/2020 12:00:00 SA
Brian is a great Electrician. He knows what he is doing and does a clean job with all of his wiring. He put in a 220 with 50amp so that we could get a car charging station put into the garage. But even better he saw the hazard that we had in our panel and wanted to clean it up. He was worried that because it was so sketchy done before that there could be a a mishap. He came in and cleaned it all up.
My husband who is capable of doing small electrical jobs was very satisfied and happy with Brian's work. We did a kitchen and a bathroom remodel and neither electrician that came with the job through the GenCo did any work that my husband was impressed with. Basically it felt we were paying for something that my husband could have done on his own if he had more time than his own job. Brian on the other hand does impressive work and does not rush to get it done. He wants his work to last and be safe.
I reached out to BR Electric for a floodlight installation in May. Initially, Brian was quick to respond with a scheduling link to perform an onsite estimate. I dropped the ball by responding a month later, but it was crickets from that point on. Around that time, I also went through BR's Facebook page to schedule the estimate, but there was no response there either.
I'm sure BR's work is fine based on the plethora of positive Yelp reviews, and this is the primary reason why I wanted to experience their work firsthand. However - BR's lack of subsequent response in light of (1) having other electricians successfully coming out to do estimates and (2) the vendor I opted to go with being very communicative - is what drives this average rating.
Very poor customer service. Did not communicate well. Had me rearrange my day to be there for him to show up and then sends a text the day of saying he may or may not show up. Rude and condescending. Would not recommend.
I called BR because I came home and some but not all of my electric was out. I tried resetting all the breakers...no change. BR asked a few questions and promised they would come out but suggested I call PGE first even though some power was working. Said PGE is free and sounds like it is a PGE equipment problem. I followed the advice. After four PGE trucks came and went everything is fixed at no cost.
What this tells you is BR is honest, knowledgeable, skilled, helpful and intelligent. And they answered the phone on a Sunday afternoon.
I do have some upgrades I was thinking about and now I know who to call!
We had an electrical problem and Brian came out the same day and quickly determined what it was and how to best treat it. He worked off published prices and was fast and very detailed in his work. This was for our rental and our tenant was super impressed with his professionalism and knowledge right away as well. Brian is one of the best electricians I have ever hired.
Upon inspecting my panel he found out there were also problems with it and we came up with a plan to address those issues as well in a timely manner. Brian explained everything as he went, and worked in a way to best suit my tenant. I would definitely recommend him to others.
jojo a.
01/10/2020 12:00:00 SA
Free estimate when he came to our home.
Have great recommendation. Very honest.
Quick scheduling and accommodated us for a quick install a day after I received my HPWC.
Quick install and clean-up. Tested and showed us how it work. Even recommended to check with Tesla on how to make Model X charge faster.
Great job on our Tesla HPWC that will work for both Model 3 and Model X.
K D.
10/05/2020 12:00:00 SA
Excellent Service! I'd certainly recommend BR Electric to anyone for all of your electric needs.
Why did I chose BR Electric?
First of all, I've had a few issues with my electrics (outlets, lights, etc.), that have occurred over these past few months and needless to say I've been uneasy to have just anyone in the house without the proper personal protection. I finally knew I had to get these electrical issues fixed so I used my home warranty who assigned me an unknown company (NOT BR Electric). I wasn't sure about this unknown company so i checked their reviews on Yelp and quickly cancelled! No way was I going to go with someone who had 2 star reviews. I knew I needed some experts and wanted someone dependable and trusting to fix my issues. So I checked Yelp and came across BR Electric and based on their excellent 5 star reviews I decided to give Brian a call. I'm glad I called BR Electric! It was an easy decision to pay out of pocket for a better company.
Brian answered the call.... was very attentive, understanding, quickly fit me into his busy schedule and was able to come over for a evaluation the next evening. Brian was very polite, wore the correct mask protection and mindful of the social distancing guidelines. Brian was able to quickly identify the issue, checked everything properly, and explained in plain language what needed to be fixed with the cost.
Understanding my situation, Brian was kind enough to shuffle his workload and fit me into his weekend schedule. Brian turned up on time with his team member (Eddie) to fix the issue. The work was quick, clean and completed as explained. No up sell, no pressure, just a good job at a reasonable cost.
I can't thank Brian enough for being as responsive, accommodating and quick as he was. Brian did a great job - I'll be recommending Brian & BR Electric to everyone. Brian's service was above and beyond.
We called Brian for fixing partial power outage in our home. On his visit, Brian reviewed the problem carefully and came up with multiple options to approach and gave us different price ranges.
We went ahead with his suggestions and he addressed the issue very professionally.
We would recommend him for any kind of electrical repairs for house. His price rate is also reasonable.
Vanessa S.
09/09/2020 12:00:00 SA
Both Brian and Eddie were troopers for working in 110 degree heat to replace our outdoor lighting fixtures. Apparently the existing set-up weren't up to code and they made sure to fix that before replacing some of the fixtures. Will definitely book them for future projects!
Brian was very quick to respond, and came 3 days before Christmas to take care of a couple issues. Brian is meticulous & pays attention to the smallest details, going above & beyond the quoted job to take care of some of the small maintenance things to make the home safer. Brian will take the extra 20 minutes to do the job right, even if there's another appointment to get to. Will definitely be the first call for the next electrical job!
Tim G.
10/06/2021 12:00:00 SA
I'm sorry this review is a couple months late, I was on an extended vacation. I hired Brian to pull a spa circuit, install a sub panel, and hook up some outdoor lighting at my daughter's house in San Ramon. He took care of everything we needed, was punctual, and his workmanship was impeccable. I'd hire him again in a heartbeat, thanks Brian!
Tyler L.
10/11/2020 12:00:00 SA
I found BR Electric here on yelp to install my Tesla wall charger. I didn't realize I was a bit out of the service area, but he made himself available, and I couldn't be more happy. Brian is the best electrician I've ever worked with. He's passionate about his trade, and he clearly knows what he's doing. He's also an all-around great guy to hang out with. I'll be using BR Electric for all of my electrical needs from here on out.
A friend recommended BR Electric to me. I'd been trying to get an electrician to give me an estimate, or return my e-mail to no avail. I won't name the other companies whom I'm guessing are so busy they don't feel the need to respond, but I will be calling Brian and his team for my future electrical needs.
Brian returned my call promptly. He also told me that he was coming to San Francisco and could work me in which was great. He and his assistant installed a new outlet with no additional holes or damage to my walls, working within the existing framework. Bonus!
I appreciated that they cleaned up after themselves, leaving no tacks, sawdust, etc., for me to clean.
Brian also repaired a broken light fixture for me in the garage. Do yourself a favor and call Brian and his team. Their prices are fair, and more importantly, they do the work in a timely way and get back to you.
I called Brian again to help us replace our whole tesla charging station. He had did my install back in 2014 and it has always worked great, but I think my husband over our charger and messed it up. It was able to charge two model s all these years with not even a problem! We are in Danville San Ramon area and Brian lives close by and was able to come the very same day to fix any problem that he can fix, but The charger is messed up cause I think my husband ran over it with his car.. he won't admit that though! Brian looked at it and told me to get a new charger cause that's what's broken and he'll come and install it for me. So I got a new charger the next day, and he was able to come by late that very same day to help do the install. He's our man! When we want something done, we need it done right and right away! Brian from BR Electric is able to do that. I highly recommend him!
Ed Z.
07/09/2018 12:00:00 SA
Brian is a wonderful guy, and goes *above and beyond* above and beyond.
We had him come in to install a high powered wall charger in our place in Blackhawk/Danville. He turned up the Friday previously to quote us, quoted us a fair price, worked out how he'd do it (and actually found a spot in the center of our garage wall so that we didn't have to decide on a particular place for the Model X), and then said he'd be there Monday. He's clearly spoken, no nonsense and really friendly.
So, he turns up, installs the charger fast, and we run into the big issue - the X is *dead*. It had no charge in it. We're all kinda worried, and Tesla wants $500 to come and tow my dead car. Now, I'm not saying exactly what happened because Tesla said don't do that, but Brian vowed to stay there until we found exactly the way to get a powerless Tesla connected to the wall charger, and it's happily charging. His electrical work is clean, he's honest, he's reasonably price and we're gonna bring him back to do more work for us. He's just that good.
I've worked with 3 other installers for Tesla chargers over the last 4 years (long story), and Brian is far and away the best. Hire him if you have a tesla, a BMW i8 or BMW i3, or really any electric vehicle.
Woke up to find that the garage and three outlets in the house were no longer receiving power. I sent an email to several companies for a quote but noticed that Brian had the best reviews so I called him directly. He immediately answered the phone, asked me to text him the details and said he would squeeze me into the schedule. Plus gave me a reasonable rate. He called and texted the that he was on his way a couple of hours later. Got the job done. No up charge. We plan to use him again in the new year for a few projects. Thank you Brian.
We recently had Brian and his colleague come out to our house for the first time, based on the recommendation of our realtor. We needed him to install several new Ring lights. After he listened to me to understand what I wanted, then assessing the situation, he gave me an upfront quote. He and his colleague performed the work quickly, professionally and very competently. We are very happy with the results and will be using Brian again in the future.
Anjali T.
06/04/2021 12:00:00 SA
I highly recommend BR electric. Excellent service and trustworthy.
Bryan came out for a non-rush project on short notice, and was able to quickly identify and fix the problem with our outlets, and took a quick look around to help with some other questions. I highly recommend them.
Charles T.
12/01/2018 12:00:00 SA
Brian came to give an estimate after work which was very reasonable. Recommended a 100 amp circuit for my new Tesla wall charger for my new model 3. I think it's the right decision.
Came in on Saturday and had it installed in 1.5 hours. His work was excellent and clean. He put the unit at the right height so theres enough room for the cables. The m3 now charges at 48 amps where it used to be 15. Brian takes his job seriously.
He even gave me a free tune up of my panel and tightened up everything.
I got a bid from Brian to upgrade my electrical panel by adding an additional 20 amp circuit. He was able to swing by on a weekend to look at my panel first before providing a verbal estimate. What I appreciated about Brian was that he asked enough questions to try and figure out how I was going to use the additional outlets and power. For my purpose, he made some really good suggestions about where to place the outlets and also looked for other opportunities to provide even more power than the single 20 amp circuit that I wanted in my garage. He ended up giving me two outlets on a 20 amp circuit in addition to the dedicated 20 amp circuit I originally wanted. Also, he used armored MC cable instead of romex in my garage due to the open joist walls. Brian is very detailed about doing his cable layout, making sure that everything is run neatly and logically.
A lot of people are going to judge contractors based solely on price, but what you end up paying for is Brian's attention to detail, coming prepared to do the job with all the right parts and tools, and performing everything in a timely fashion.
Manish K.
03/08/2021 12:00:00 SA
Showed up right away and fixes the problem fast. Loves the fact that this is a local San Ramon business.
I called since the number was right on his Yelp page, spokecto Brian (the owner) and we scheduled a time to come by and look at my project. He is really nice, knowledgeable and listened to what we wanted done. I struck gold on the first try.
BR Electric is the way to go when you need a EV Charger installed. Brian was friendly and did a great job installing a home charger for my EV. Can be happier with the outcome.
Cori R.
03/01/2019 12:00:00 SA
Not very responsive. Not very professional anymore. You have to reply to your customers. You must have good customer service. If you can't do the job, just say you can't do the job. A simple text message or phone call will do.
Big thanks to Brian! He came through for us right at the start of the California coronavirus lockdown. He installed a charging station for our Tesla Model 3 on a Sunday, and then came back that evening when the car arrived. He helped us understand the electrical issues, and gave us good tips. I highly recommend BR Electric!
Brian was great! Fair prices and he did an amazing job. We easily scheduled him to come the next day and he was fast and super awesome. I would highly recommend for any and all electrical problems.
I called Brian to help me troubleshoot a dead electrical outlet in the garage. Brian was able to squeeze me in within a 2hr window same day. Upon arrival Brian was professional and very quickly I get a sense that he knows this electrical business inside and out.
Very quickly Brian was able to figured out I have a short in the house and located the offending outlet in order to fix the downstream outlets. I am amazed at the speed he works, basically in and out in 30mins and I have a working outlet again.
Brian's rate was good and doesn't try to sell things to me that I don't need or inflate my issues into a large replacement project. He's honest, fair and tells it like it is. I highly recommend BR Electric and will not hesitate to call Brian again for any of my future electrical needs.
I can't thank BR Electric enough. Brian and his team show up on time, work fast, and clean everything up before they leave.
I had a tile contractor tell me he could do under counter lighting for me since they were tiling my backsplash in my kitchen. After they put the lights in I didn't feel confident in the work so I called BR Electric.
Brian came over the next day and looked at the work. He said it was not to code and was a fire hazard. I was kind of shocked.
His guys showed up two days later and put the proper lights and wiring in. The lights are amazing and I don't have to worry about a fire starting behind my kitchen walls.
His guys also put can lights in my daughters room with a dimmer switch and they re-wired our master bathroom outlets so they are to code and so when I use my dryer and straightener I won't flip a fuse. My daughter now has beautiful lighting in her room.
I would recommend BR Electric to anyone and the next time I need an electrician I will only call them.
P T.
10/02/2019 12:00:00 SA
Finding a contractor who is knowledgeable, responsive, and is willing to consider all projects big and small can never be taken for granted.
Brian at BR Electric provided us with same-day service, precise troubleshooting, and efficiently fixed all of our electrical issues in a proficient manner.
Additionally, Brian went above and beyond the call of duty. We discovered there were parts missing from the chandelier we purchased and wanted Brian to install.
Instead of simply asking us to return the product and reschedule another appointment, he went with us to the store to ensure all of the parts were present and accounted for in the replacement unit.
Unfortunately, there was no more of the chandelier we wanted in stock. Leveraging his goodwill as a high-value customer at that store, Brian was able to work with the store manager to help us procure all of the necessary missing parts on the spot.
Honestly, how many of you can say you get this level of service from your contractors? Brian is now our go-to electrician going forward.
Denny L.
08/06/2018 12:00:00 SA
Bryan is one of the best electricians you can find these days. Not only he did an awesome job installing 1450 outlet for my new tesla model 3 but also he is fun and courtious! Two weeks ago when I called around to find someone on Yelp to help me install the plug, he was the only one answering my call on a weekend while every other business had the answering machine on and most of them did not even bother to call me back. While Bryan was busy at the time, he said he would come by to evaluate the installation and cost..... And he did! Promptly! Last Friday he was able to come out and had the plug installed quickly, thoroughly and professionally. He even vaccumed our electric panel and fixed one of the plugs for free as part of the service! Good job Bryan, you are on my highly recommended service provider list!
The guys came out to fix my electrical that supplied my heat. Super cool and transparent convos. Seems my house is extremely complicated. ;) heat is working and they also redid the DIY unsafe house fan situation. Highly recommended - awesome professionalism and personality
We called BR Electric last min to come service our townhouse in Castro Valley and Brian came out and did an amazing job.
He is very knowledgeable at what he is doing and explained everything as he was doing the work and what the issue was in the first place.
Not to mention he was very friendly and understanding of my two smaller curious children. He was talking to them showing him what he was doing and letting them help.
He is very professional, friendly, fast, very affordable, and super down to earth.
When he leaves your home you feel like you not only have a electrician for life you can trust but a friend. I highly recommend this company and Brian most of all. Hopefully we won't have to see him soon but if we do it will be a pleasure.
Paul P.
08/01/2018 12:00:00 SA
Brian did a fantastic job for us! He was faced with a very complex rewriting job of our main panel. He was great at cleaning up what could only be termed a mess, requiring significant detective work, which he approached tirelessly and with great skill and patience. Couldn't be happier with the final result!
BR Electric Team just hooked it up!!! I was going to do this install myself but I decided that I didn't want to take any chances so decided to call a pro. Called Brian based on Yelp reviews and you guys were right on point. I left him a message on Monday morning, called me back a few hours later to set a time to check my electrical infrastructure Wednesday evening. We sat a time to install for Friday morning. Brian is so down to earth. He's like that really cool kid in school that everyone gets along with. He was punctual and job was done clean! They ran a metal conduit all the way from the electrical panel. It's very hard to find a professional tradesman these days when you need one. I have peace of mind that I got an electrician friend to call in the future.
Melinda D.
04/11/2019 12:00:00 SA
BR Electric really helped us. Brian came out to our house in San Ramon quickly and immediately solved the problem. I thought having electrical work done would be stressful but it wasn't at all. They are very reasonably priced too. Thank you BR Electric!
Brian is phenomenal.
What I thought was a minor circuit breaker issue with my dishwasher & garbage disposal (I know, how stupid is that) turned out to be a giant fire hazard. During his initial diagnosis, Brian saw that the problem required a 4-5 hour fix. He made the time to come back the following day, which was a Saturday... oh wait, a Saturday when the NFL playoffs were going on... to make sure to come out to fix the problem. It got done in the time he said it would, and for the price that he quoted me.
I posted a couple of pictures showing the before-and-after. Awesome.
He is a stand-up guy and I have already referred him to a friend who needed some electrical work done.
Reddy E.
12/02/2014 12:00:00 SA
Update: I called another company to give me 2nd opinion prior to going through Brian's estimate and was shocked when this new guy fixed the issue in 5 mins. So either Brian is not good at his job or he intentionally miswired our bathroom outlet to get more job out of us. So with Brian, I paid $100 to be mislead into paying another $600-$700. Not happy with that.
If I were you, I'd skip Brian and find another electrician that is honest and doesn't mislead for more profit.
2 stars since he fixed half of the problem. Minus 3 for the update above.
I contacted BR electric through the Yelp app and got an immediate response. Brian installed a new Tesla Wall Connector for me and did an excellent job presenting me with a few options and creating a clean & professional looking charging station. Brian was extremely friendly and reliable, I would recommend BR to anyone and will use them again.
Anne C.
06/09/2015 12:00:00 SA
Look no further for a qualified electrician. BR Electric was incredibly professional, quick and got the job done right. They went above and beyond for us today. Being pregnant, I could not clean or lift anything and they took care of everything for me! Brian is a great guy, a family man, a small business owner who has another loyal customer. His partner, Marshall, was great too! Very kind and skilled.
Brian responded to my inquiry right away and fit me into his schedule within a few days. He emails you rjght back and responds quickly to phone calls.
Don't hesitate to book any of his services.
Had a power outage in part of my house in Pleasanton in a pretty cold winter morning. Found BR Electric had great reviews and hence called the number. Brian answered the phone, agreed to come out the same day and he did show up exactly around the time he said he would. He fixed the electrical problem with ease and even taught me how to fix it the next time. Very courteous, professional and was a pleasure dealing with him. Highly recommended. Thanks for saving the day, Brian !!
PG&E have been working on our street (Morgan Drive) in San Ramon for weeks. This morning I woke up and 3/4 of the house was without power. I called Brian at BR Electric and he came out within 90 minutes and determined that the PG&E workers probably nicked the line coming into the house because the power box lost a leg to use his terminology.
Great service, prompt, personable and lives locally. I will never call another electrician. I will always call BR Electric!
John Q.
07/10/2018 12:00:00 SA
Very bad experience, booked an appt at 9am in the morning, confirmed a couple of times in previous days, didn't show up, didn't answer the call, mail box is even full. Can't get any worse than this...
Brian does incredible work. He was on time and his work exceeded my expectations. I had an electrical panel that needed repair. After Brian was done it looked brand new. He is very meticulous about the work he does. I have some other electrical projects that need to be taken care of and I will be using BR Electric again. I would definitely recommend Brian to my friends and family!
We had intermittent problems in our kitchen and Brian came out quickly to look at the problem. Our old panel was in bad shape and these guys replaced the entire panel right away. Job took two days but I am glad to have a safe and functional house again.
I definitely would recommend these guys for serious electrical work.
Norman C.
01/11/2018 12:00:00 SA
call Brian, very fast response.
Come in the morning , do a diagnosis and fix the problem
very good and professional service
Scott C.
05/09/2016 12:00:00 SA
Got a second opinion from another electrician. Ended up saving me a lot of money.
Brian and Matt did a great job with sorting out the mess a Handyman had done to our Kitchen Remodel. A simple moving of some plugs became more of an exercise in stupidity on my part thinking that a Handyman could do so. Eventhough he loved electrical. Brian and Matt were both professional and personable and set about to do things correctly. Now each additional plug has a home run to its own breaker/circuit for our kitchen. Now we can live in calmness that we will not have future issues and that safety is assured. Brian's personality is attentative and hyper at the same time in a good way and very easy to talk too. We had a deadline and he found time for Matt to come help us. Matt is very calm professional and very clean with his work.
Everything was very comfortable and we were happy that we found them through YELP...yeah YELP.
Christopher K.
10/20/2017
Brian was great! Knowledgeable, helpful, on time, and got the job done right the first time. He installed a level 2 EV charger in my garage, which was admittedly a small job, but he couldn't of done it better.
I own a small shop out in Livermore and I recently purchased a new Air Compressor and I needed it hooked up. I contacted BR Electric in the afternoon on a Wednesday and even tho my job was small and simple I was treated with much respect an urgency. Brian came out to my shop that same day assessed the situation and realized I needed a new breaker and that there was some potential issues with my panel that I should notify my landlord of... Shortly after he made a trip to get the parts I needed then returned to wire up my compressor. He even took the time to make sure the plug on the compressor was solid and that the cable was correctly secured.
I wire up cars on a daily basis and I know what attention to detail and quality workmanship look like in vehicles and after watching Brian work it's safe to say he shares those same values! If you think it is expensive to hire a professional then try hiring an amateur! You will end up paying 2-3 times as much to get it done right.
Brian is amazing! We have had BR Electric out here a few times, and each time, Brian goes above and beyond. Because he has such a good memory, he remembers from one visit to the next exactly how our house is wired. This obviously helps a lot when he's troubleshooting a problem. He has been here to troubleshoot/fix non-working and loose receptacles, and he's also installed a few dimmer switches. In the future, we're eager for him to install fans in the bedrooms. He is honest and fair, and I trust him completely.
His response time is also fabulous. In fact, he's managed to fit me into an already busy schedule on more than one occasion. He even responds to text messages!
Brian, thank you so much for sparing me the stress when we have an electrical problem. You solve our issues quickly, your prices are fair, and your work is excellent. I will definitely continue to rely on BR Electric for any electrical issues in the future!
The quality of BR Electric's work is excellent. The only reason for the one star deduction is that it can be difficult to get in touch with Brian. However, that's really a fairly minor quibble, as the primary focus of the review is whether the work was done well and on that score it's five stars.
Brian did work to clean up the electric panel after several remodels left it a mess and he also fixed a problem we had with canned lighting burning out. After that job was finished we bought a Tesla and Brian installed the NEMA 14-50 charging outlet in the garage.
Prices are fair (not the cheapest, but you often get what you pay for, so keep that in mind when comparing prices), the work is meticulous and the details are done better than you'd expect.
So while I do feel a bit bad about taking off one star for the response time, I hope that this review puts it in the proper context.
I just wanted to say a big Thank You to BR Electric and the Owner Brian Ramirez who made my entertaining area under my awning amazing. It is winter and I want to be outside watching more than inside. He hung my TV secure on the studs. Brought a double outlet box from the inside to the outside wall and made the TV to where no wires were showing. The best part was his suggestion to put LED light strips on the back of the TV that light up the wall behind the TV that gives off an awesome look. I thought he was very professional and the Price was Fair! I will definitely be calling BR Electric for all my Electric needs and already have projects we talked about that would look nice. Brian always puts the customer first and always communicates which i appreciate.
Unreliable and don't know how people have given them more then 3 starts !i have call them twice and spoke with the owner & he ask me to email him to schedule the appointment and no one respond me after a week ! Didn't herd anything. So I call again to schedule the appointment and they gave me the date and time no call from them neither no one show up!
Giving them more then one star will be very unfair.
Thanks
If you are like me there are certain trustworthy people you want to find in your life who no matter what has your best interest at heart. Your spouse of course, a doctor, a car mechanic, and now you can add an honest, get the job done, here is what is going on and what your options are electrician.
Brian, showed up on time and assessed our situation and fixed everything in 20 minutes, it was remarkable how quickly he got it done and how professional he is. What I love just as much is that he explained why it might have happened and how to avoid something like this in the future. He further more checked to make sure that I would not run into this problem again and I am so grateful for people in the service business who cares enough to do it right the first time around. Oh, almost as a bonus, the price was spot on.
We need more people like Brian and more businesses who is willing to go the extra mile.
I will refer all my friends to this guy.
Thanks BR Electric and Brian.
BR Electric is great. Brain responds to my call promptly and solved my backyard outlet issue right away. He is awesome!
BR Electric installed our Tesla HPWC. The quote was on the higher range, but Brian and his crew did an excellent job. They are Tesla certified and I highly recommend BR Electric.
Tips: Brian seems to be a busy guy, so responses may be slow.
Susanne S.
04/11/2012 12:00:00 SA
Made an appointment for some repairs that we needed. Requested that the estimate and the work be completed on the same day. That did not happen. Only the owner came out and gave me an estimate. Then I took another day off and this time their worker showed up without the parts to do the work. The owner showed up and said he was going to go and buy the parts we needed.
In the end, the work got done but the invoice had high level prices ($500 for one piece of work that took less than two hours.) (I asked for an explanation after I received the invoice and never received a response.)
Brian is a nice guy but I think he has too many high end clients. The gentleman who does the work, Matt, is great.
I'm not saying BR Electric is terrible. I'm just saying that I would not have them back to my home.
Great service. Very knowledgeable. At a fair price. Showed up as promised. It was a simple fix Thank you very much.
After the Yelp reviews, I called Brian on a Sunday and left a message, letting him know it wasn't an urgent thing, that I needed an estimate and he could call me on Monday.
A few hours later, I get a call from him saying he's at church, and to text him my address and he will try to get to me on Monday.
Monday I text him my address and from his number I get back 3 texts of pictures with 2 ladies standing beside each other(???!!!)
So, I called and left another message, that I hope he got my address, was he still coming and why did I get pictures from his phone, and 3 of them at that.
When he called me back, he sounded a bit frazzled, and said he would be out later in the afternoon. And he never showed up.
I think all the good reviews have made him a busy, and confused person.
Bill D.
07/09/2016 12:00:00 SA
I called Brian last night to let him know that I was having trouble with a charging unit he installed a couple of years back. He came bye this morning, diagnosed the problem and had a replacement solution installed same day. All of this was with his usual good cheer, professionalism, timeliness and fair pricing.
Thanks for taking care of us on a Saturday, Brian. As usual, a job well done.
While Brian may be an amazing technician, his workers left my walls with little holes around the electric sockets.... The plugs are loose and it doesn't look great. Other than that the permits didn't get taken care of until almost a year after. He took care of it when I brought it to his attention that it couldn't have final connections done still. I need more work done, but I am worried if I call him I will get much of the same. Oh, one other thing, they wired MOST of my house, but didn't ground the living room...said I wasn't specific about wanting that room grounded. I don't know how specific you need to be when you want your whole house grounded....
Job got done, just not to my liking. Can post pics of sockets if people are worried I'm too picky.
BR Electric is my go to electric company. I have used them several times and they have always been prompt, able to diagnose the problem and fix it quickly for a reasonable price. Finding a contractor who just shows up seems rare these days but the guys at BR have gone above and beyond for me every time I have had them out.
Above all it is a company you can trust. They will be honest and fair with you. There's nothing worse than feeling like you've been taken when you're contractor is done with the job. I have never felt like that with BR.
Good guys who care about what they do and do great work.
Great company and very professional! They did an outstanding job updating our electrical box!! I strongly recommend these guys!
M R.
07/08/2017 12:00:00 SA
The person who responded to our call said he could do the job on a particular day and said he would get back to us to schedule an exact time. Well, after several attempts to contact him, that day passed and we never heard from him again.
We lost power to both of our bathrooms and our hallway. The breaker had not been thrown, and the GFI plugs would not respond. It was confounding. Brian was called at 6:30pm, their closing time, but he still came out at 7:30 and spent a good hour trying to find the problem. He diligently checked every possible area (all the plugs, the switches, the out side plug, even pulling the panel) until we surmised that it could be our wired in smoke detector. When the smoke detector was taken apart, there was the problem, our wiring had caught on fire! We were extremely lucky that the fire did not spread! Scarily enough, our smoke detector had gone off a few days prior, but we thought it was a low battery issue. Seeing the melted wires showed us how lucky we were. Brian left our house much safer than he found it.
You should call Brian for your problems because he is a professional, he cares about the client, and he gives excellent service.
Yes, my wife and I did see that negative review, but after experiencing Brian's service first hand, that review does not make sense now. We are going to use Brian again to do a box clean-up which just makes too much sense now. Our condo was built in the 80's, but our power needs are clearly in the 21st Century, we should all consider that. If you want your home checked out, BR Electric and Brian are your people.
A circuit breaker tripped when I was vacuuming my master bedroom, and I couldn't reset it. I knew it was either going to be an easy fix (a bad breaker) or something serious. Called BR Electric for a trouble shooting appointment. Brian was straightforward with the rates. They were very reasonable. It turned out to be serious. He went through every possible combination and permutation to figure out the source of the problem. It was like one of those schematics you might have done back in your Physics circuits class. At the end the job, Brian wound up saving me $1200 by figuring out how not to take out a wall to fix the problem.
The whole time he was working, he brought me over to show me exactly what he was doing and explained why he was doing it. And I actually understood what he was saying. And I'm as close to being an electrician as I am to looking like Johnny Depp (ie not even). He has worked on many of the new houses in San Ramon and you could tell that was true, because he knew exactly how each outlet and box in the bedroom was wired before he opened it up. And on top of all that, Brian is a mad funny conversationalist. He guarantees and stands by his work. What could have turned out to be an expensive miserable experience, actually turned out to be not bad at all.
A thoroughly nice chap, both professional and friendly! Brian just installed an electrical outlet at my home, and I've gotta say - Yelp is right again; the superlative reviews are spot on.
I called Brian Tuesday afternoon, left a message, and asked if there was anyway he could squeeze me in the next day (Wednesday). He called me back a few minutes later, letting me know he was available, and that he'd give me a call the next day when he had a better idea of timing.
Brian called the next day, asking if it would be okay to show up in about an hour. I said yes, Brian arrived, was super friendly, did the job straight away, and charged a very reasonable price to boot. He even asked for my vacuum so that he could clean up after himself!
I got quotes from a couple other East Bay electricians beforehand, and they seemed to operate on a how much can this guy pay? pricing scheme - quoting very high, and then bringing it down massively (50%!) after I queried the price. Brian was very upfront on pricing, and the lowest as well.
I will definitely be calling on Brian's services when I have any more electrical work.
Sam F.
12/05/2016 12:00:00 SA
Gave Brian a call earlier in the week for my Tesla NEMA 14-50 outlet and he came by that same weekend for an in person inspection/quote. I had previously called a few different places and BR were by far the best price with no hidden surprise fees (oh you didn't say this was here or The pictures you provided didn't have this).
I am very happy with the results and will be calling/referring Brian for any Tesla Charging/Electrical work in the near future.
Stacy B.
03/09/2012 12:00:00 SA
We have used BR Electric for three separate projects now, and the fact that we keep coming back should say everything.
We needed to get a new electrical outlet installed upstairs so we could add a refrigerator in our babies' room. Brian came out and had the whole thing wrapped up in a a couple of hours. He was responsive and quick, but what was nice was that he was able to do it in a way that kept the drywall disruption to a minimum. We didn't have to do any patching as he was able to go in through a corner in the closet.
Then we got a new big refrigerator that required an outlet to be moved. He came in on short notice again and got it done well. No issues at all.
More recently, we had a DIY project in our garage. He was able to add new outlets, run cabling to other parts of the wall, hang some can lights in our ceiling, and help us hook up a TV. We called him late in the day on a Monday, and he was there later that night (his birthday, no less) just to take a look. He spent about 40 minutes with us talking through what we needed. Then he and one of his guys showed up the next morning at 7am (they squeezed us in because we needed it done before we could finish the project).
The biggest thing about all of these projects is honestly the customer service part. They have always been helpful. They offer up advice on things they aren't even going to necessarily do. They are nice to be around. It doesn't feel like a shady transaction, and we didn't leave wondering if we had been swindled.
I have no idea how he prices out relative to others, but the jobs have always been done well and to code, and we have felt happy about each interaction. That makes it an easy recommendation for us.
Jackie S.
04/05/2013 12:00:00 SA
We just purchased a home, and the place needs a lot of work. One obvious upgrade for us was to put in recessed lighting in our kitchen and living room. I called Brian for a bid, and he came out the next day. He quickly looked around, gave his suggestions, and then gave us a price. We were really sold by his attitude and knowledge, and accepted the bid.
The day before he started working, we ran into an electrical issue that we knew needed to be resolved. On the day work started, he had no problem adding the additional two projects at a very reasonable rate. It was so nice to see flexibility and generosity since I know his team is busy.
Speaking of the team, we had three very kind and considerate electricians plus Brian himself at the house all day working on our project. Impressive manpower! Plus, I know that there were construction related snags that caused some of the original plans to change and take longer, but the price did not go up!
The lights look wonderful, the team was a pleasure to work with, and I would not hesitate to call again or to suggest BR Electric to a friend!
Brian and his team are consummate professionals - knowledgable, technically skilled, and meticulous in their work. I have used BR for multiple jobs, most recently to install a charging station for my Tesla. Couldn't be happier.
I needed power ran for a hot tub. Brian came in well under what other electricians in the area quoted me. The quality of his work was second to none. A week later the installers had a issue and couldn't connect to tub as scheduled. I called Brian and he was out the same day and connected the tub with in a few hours of the call. Will use him for all my other electrical needs.
Brian is a very nice guy; the team was polite and did very good work. We had new lighting installed in several rooms, as well as outdoors, and all seem to work well. The guys tried to create as little mess of the sheet rock as possible.
Prices are slightly high, but you know everything right up front, so that part is fine.
However... Brian loses a star for his inconsistent communication and tardiness. If he says I'll call you in the morning to give you a time..., or I'll e-mail you tonight, don't believe it! Call him if your schedule is important! Also, after tracking him down and finally pinning him down to an 11am start time, they finally showed at 3:45pm! My Friday night plans were blown to heck, as the guys were over until after 9pm. They didn't get to one item on my list because of the late start time. There were also delays when Brian had to go buy needed parts.
I will definitely use Brian again and do recommend him, but know that you'll need to be a little flexible regarding any scheduling issues.
I can't say enough good things about Brian. I first used Brian back in the fall and he installed recessed lights on dimmer in 3 different rooms in the house. He was on time, clean, knew his stuff, finished in the time he estimated it would take him. The job came out great.
This week, the circuit breaker for my spa tripped. I called Brian and he made time to come out after work the next day to take a look and let me know what it would take to fix.
He made it out, listened to my description of the problem, looked at the circuit board, went out to the spa, found the emergency disconnect, which sadly I wasn't aware I had. He quickly identified the problem and fixed it. all in five minutes. He said the circuit breaker was old, and will eventually need replacing but was fine for now.
Here's the part you won't believe - he didn't even charge me a service call and told me to call him if I have any more problems.
I'm obviously now a customer for life.
Travis M.
05/03/2013 12:00:00 SA
I bought a new dryer a few weeks ago and it stopped working last week. The appliance company came out to take a look and said the breaker was the problem, not the dryer. I called BR Electric and made an appointment, which was difficult because the only window I had that week was the next day after 6:00 pm. That wasn't a problem at all for Brian, and he really worked with my schedule.
Without going into boring detail, he spent a good amount of time checking every possible cause for the problem and, after figuring out it was the dryer itself that was the issue, showed me exactly what was wrong so I could explain it to the appliance company.
I also asked him about replacing the breaker box, which a previous contractor had suggested. Brian fixed a couple of issues that the other contractor had caused, saying that replacing the box would have been a huge waste of money. Instead of replacing the box for thousands of dollars he spent a few minutes and saved me all that time and headache.
Brian is one of those rare contractors who is honest and up front about things. He's also a good business owner, because he lives and breathes the concept of customer service and building relationships. It's nice to walk away from a contractor and not feel like you got ripped off. I can't recommend BR Electric enough.
Brian and his team are amazing! I highly recommend using them! He was super professional, great to chat with and did an amazing job and did me a HUGE favor to do a big job on a minimum time frame. I was so happy with his work he helped make my outside home event amazing and it would not have happened without him! If you need any kind of electrical work I would call him and his team for sure, they will take great care of you and do everything to code and an excellent job!! 5 stars all the way!!
Bryan came out the same day I called. Gave me options and a good assessment. Got great repair work done for $125.
I would recommend them highly.
Thanks, Bryan!
Working with Brian is like having your buddy help you with some electrical work - except Brian actually knows what he's doing. I called him the day after Thanksgiving 2009 because our fire alarm had gone off on Thanksgiving day, and ever since we could smell a faint burning smell. Brian came out that same day and said the smell was more like an appliance problem, but three of us couldn't tell which appliance it was coming from. To be safe, he pulled off the cover on the electrical panel and did some tests, as well as testing a number of outlets in the kitchen. Brian made me feel a lot better about my house as he said the panel was wired very cleanly and everything looked great.
He felt bad about not being able to tell which appliance was causing the smell, even though this wasn't something that fell into his area of responsibility, and he even called a few days later to see if the problematic appliance had made itself known yet (it hadn't) because it was bothering him. A couple of months later, our oven started acting up, turned out it was the panel that controlled the double ovens that had the problem. Months later, I ran into Brian at a local restaurant and he remembered me and asked which appliance had gone bad!
Needless to say, when I decided to add more lighting to my garage, I called Brian immediately. He did a great job for a reasonable price. The work was finished quickly and they cleaned up as if they'd never been there. I will call Brian every time I need electrical work.
I highly recommend working with Brian and BR Electric. He was extremely easy to work with, reasonably priced and did an expert job.
I checked out Yelp for a local electrician to do a quick wiring and installation of an outlet job in my newly remodeled and almost compete garage.
Being as I was 95% done with the garage and only had a day left before I had to go back to work, I asked the electricians I called if they could come out and do it the same day. Brian was the only one who said he would.
I asked when we could do it and he said he'd be by to check it out in an hour or so and that, as soon as his guys completed the job they were working on, he'd do my work which should be about 4 or 5PM. It was 11AM when I spoke to him.
At about 12:15 he shows up, checks out my job, gives me a base rate one hour minimum call quote, I agree, and he leaves.
At 4PM Brian calls and says he's on his way. By 5PM he has completed the job, cleaned-up the area where had worked and was on his way.
All-in-all, a first rate job performance delivered in a timely (exceedingly so!) manner at a fair electrician's price.
I can solidly and heartily recommend BR Electric for your household electrical needs.
Fast, fair, competent, clean and courteous. In today's world of 'not enough time' and questionable quality, what else can you as for, right?
Give him a call.
Brian and Matt came out to Danville/Blackhawk and installed a NEMA 14-50 for our Tesla. They were extremely professional and organized. They setup a table with all their tools (in order of installation steps), trash can, vacuum. They are knowledge and respectful. We highly recommend BRE and will hire them again.
I needed to have electric work done in my house and I randomly pull out some electric contractor companies around my place. After a round of calls down the list, Brian from BR electric picked up my call right away and scheduled a time to come in to take a look at the work I needed done on the same day. He knew exactly what I needed done over the phone so I didn't have to waste any time explaining. I have a long commute to my work so I usually come home late. He made the effort to drop by after I got home from work in the evening and he showed up exactly the time he promised, right before his another work appointment. He then gave me a quote of the work with a very reasonable price! At this point, I am already so impressed with his work ethics and being a honest hard working man! He told me that he would have time in the following Monday or Tuesday and he could make the schedule to fit in my work day so I wouldn't have to take time off for this work. Over the weekend, as promised, he scheduled an appointment with me later in the Monday evening and showed up exactly as the indicated time, and finished the work in a timely manner! With the beautiful work done, he charged me with the exactly quoted price.
I am very happy with the work ethics, honesty, and the service provided by Brian! I would totally recommend his service to my friends and family if they ever need electric work done. I am keeping his business card on my frig door, that's for sure! Good job done, Brian, and what a hard working professional you are!
Spencer K.
11/08/2015 12:00:00 SA
I needed an electrician and yes I read alot of the yelp reviews from other people on BR Electric before deciding. I have to say I was very pleased with Brian and Matt. They both held up their side of my remodel job by giving the extra customer service and quality of work. Example: after they finished installing recess lights for me, Matt and I could hear a very slight buzz in the dimmer switch. I could of lived with the noise since it was only noticeable with dead silence. But, without saying, its a normal sound with my lights, they made it a point to investigate and rectify the noise. They came back the next week and installed new switches with the problem solved. Alot of businesses need to follow their example of customer service.
Brian of BR Electric is very responsive and did an excellent job installing our EV Charger. We had called 2 other companies and they never got back to us. Now that we have found BR Electric, we will definitely be using them for future electrical work. If you are looking for a reliable, honest, punctual electrician - call Brian of BR Electric!
BR Electric was amazing, first off they actually answered the phone, they came out within hours to bid the job, they showed up for the job on time, did the job for fair price and did the job right. BR Electric is my go-to electrician now. Thank you Brian!
frank c.
02/04/2018 12:00:00 SA
Brian was able to fit us in within a day to install the EV charger in our garage in Pleasant Hill. He did an amazing job! He is very personal and professional.
Brian and Matt were great. They said they could find my problem (after two other electricians failed) and they did! They persevered and rewired circuits that rodents had eaten through.
BR Electric was a recent lifesaver. I was in the midst of renting my house in Pleasanton and there appeared to be something that was mysteriously causing an entire bedroom to fault. I gave a quick call to Brian and he dispatched someone within the hour. Brian was quick to diagnose the problem and remedy he situation. Not only is Brian a sound technician but he is also a nice guy. I am a big supporter of small business owners and BR Electric is now on my preferred vendor list. Call them and let them solve the problem!
BR electric put lights in our backyard and did an awesome job. Brian is very passionate and has great vision. Very happy with their work.
An all-around great company to work with. BR Electric was incredibly responsive to our urgent request, communicated very efficiently with us throughout the process, and got someone out to assess the need and then did the required work beautifully.
Brian communicated well with us over phone and text, and the field technician, Sean, did an excellent job helping us install a small transformer for our small business. We had another company cancel on us last-minute, and we had to scramble to find another company to get the work done quickly (within the day). After calling about a dozen electricians/companies, BR Electric was the only one who could send out an electrician same-day. It was a tremendous relief to us how quickly they responded, got someone out, and Sean did a fantastic job.
Highly recommend BR Electric to all.
Brian installed 2 240V outlets in our garage in San Ramon within a couple of hours of calling him. He recommended ev chargers and came back to install them the day I received them. Very high quality work.
Brian was awesome and I will definitely use him again. We had 3 separate projects we wanted to quoted, and he came out and gave us a written quote for all 3. We decided we only wanted two of them done immediately, and I emailed Brian and setup a time and date. The morning of the install, we decided to only do one of the projects instead of 2. I emailed him to let him know and he said no problem He showed up on time, did a great job, and even vacuumed and cleaned up before he left. What else could you ask for?
We plan to have a few more projects to do (spa install etc) soon and I'll be calling Brian to do them. Don't hesitate to give him a call!
LeeAnne G.
07/03/2014 12:00:00 SA
We needed some electrical work done which is one of my least favorite things to have done. I was very happy with every aspect of my interaction. They arrived on time, everything was explained very well to me. I also have a vintage light from a firehouse that had an unusal base. he was kind enough to figure out how to make it work with my house. We will definitely be using them again!
Ms K.
03/10/2017 12:00:00 SA
Brian was very professional & super nice. He was also on-time (actually came 15min earlier). I strongly recommend them :)!
BR Electric is our go-to electrician from now on! Overall we had a pleasant experience from them ranging from prompt communication, professionalism and the quality of work that they provided for our electrical issues in the garage and the family room. Thank you Brian, Rett & John for your all hard work! We hope to see you sometime in the future when we buy a Tesla ;-)
Herbert J.
05/11/2011 12:00:00 SA
I called for a quote and a date and time was set. After 2.5 hours of waiting past the agreed upon time, I left my house. I recieved a phone call about 15 minutes later asking if I was still around, which I was not. I understand people get busy and time flies when you are working on jobs so we set a meeting later in the evening the same day. BR did not show up or call. I am still waiting on some sort of phone call. It was a shame because based on the other reviews I thought I was going to find the perfect electrician...I guess I need to keep on looking. I really don't like writing poor reviews as I do not want to stand in the way of people making a living, but I felt it was needed and appropriate. I am sure the work that BR does is great, but their communication with prospective clients has room for improvement.
Gina K.
05/03/2017 12:00:00 SA
These guys are 5 stars all the way around! Their work is clean and efficient and customer service amazing! They take the time to do it right the first time! We can't say enough positive feedback about Brian and his crew! Thank you guys for a job well done!
We need three fans installed in two of our upstair bedrooms and a home office and called another company we saw on Yelp. After being told that they would be available on a Monday, and us making time in our busy schedule, they told us on a Thursday they couldn't come on the Monday. We went back to Yelp, found BR Electric and left a message regarding our needs. Brian called back (pretty quickly) and asked if we would be around on Saturday, as it appeared Monday would not work. As I said yes, I also got ready to hear it will cost more than a weekday response from Brian, but I was happily surprised to hear that there would be no difference in cost. YEA!
Brian came the next day to quote the job, which we found to be a fair price. When he arrived on Saturday, he took great pains to be neat and to clean up after himself. He also was open to price neogiation when the job turned out to be a little more complicated than he originally anticipated (and we knew might occur). I highly recommend BR Electric...I don't think you'll be sorry if you use them!!! Thanks again Brian!!!
I found Brian on Yelp, and he lived up to the hype. My wife and I had Matt and Brian hang our TV in our living room. They pulled electric like 4 feet horizontally and then another 5 feet vertically ... without damaging the drywall. The TV looks phenomenal, all of the wiring is invisible, and we didn't have to hire someone to patch/texture/paint.
Bottom line: they showed up when they said they'd show up. They charged what they said they'd charge. They did what they said they'd do. The work was high-quality. What's not to love about that?
Arron F.
10/05/2012 12:00:00 SA
Brian just installed two ceiling fans in our condo. He did a great job. I agree with what Tina L. wrote. She said in her Yelp review of BR Electric Working with Brian is like having your buddy help you with some electrical work - except Brian actually knows what he's doing. Great customer service.
We have used BR Electric on several occasions. They have always been prompt, honest and reasonable. They do excellent work and have always done whatever they promised to do. I would recommend them highly.
Erin C.
01/10/2017 12:00:00 SA
I called Brian at 11:30. I had a dark house and had been striking out on finding someone to figure out why. He picked up right away. He was finishing a job but said he'd be right over. He arrived at 12:30. Had the breaker replaced and the culprit (a defective new stove) identified in less than an hour. Honest, competent and quick. I will use him again in a heartbeat.
We called Brian (BR Electric) to help us professionally install our EV 240v Charger. He scheduled a quick appointment to see and assess the situation. After he was able to gauge and give a cost estimate, we were able to schedule an install date. During the install he was very informative and professional throughout the whole process. He kept us in the loop the whole time and we couldn't have been more happy with the outcome. We will definitely look to ask Brian for help with future electrical work.
Brian and his team are craftsmen devoted to high-quality work. They truly seem motivated by the simple desire to do the job well. Highly recommended.
I was impressed that he was able to come and fix the issue the same day I called. No other electrician I called was able to see me the same day. Will definitely be using him in the future.
Ivana G.
04/12/2010 12:00:00 SA
I hired Brian from BR Electric after we could not get our overhead lights in living room and bedroom working. Of course we tried all kinds of home-made solutions before we called an electrician, we just did not want to go through hassle of wasting our money for nothing. After Brian's visit I wish we would have called him to begin with. He came the same day I called him, found where the problem was, did not make up any fake issues that would have cost me a lot of money. He got the job done, even gave me few hints about what kind of light bulbs we should be using and everything for more than fair price. Many many thanks Brian!
Brian is an excellent resource when you need an electrician. He does quality work for a fair price. I also like the owner/operator model, you know when you are dealing with him he will be accountable. I will hire Brian again in the future if I need electrical services.
S J.
02/01/2012 12:00:00 SA
I called Brian this morning at 9:05 AM. He informed me he was in the area and would come by to look at the non-working light in my bathroom. It's 10:13 and the light in my bathroom is fixed!
I couldn't have asked for better service! I'll definitely use Brian again for my electrical needs.
Brian and his team are the most honest, thorough and meticulous electricians I have come across. We have used him to re-wire our ancient electrical system, install LED lights throughout our house and even install a minor fan in our livingroom. He is professional, courteous and has explained everything to us until he was certain we understood the process. We won't use anyone else!
I called Brian and he came over within a few hours of my call. He was very friendly and professional. He gave us an estimate for 3 different electrical problems we had. Two of the problems he was able to fix, one was very difficult to troubleshoot. He spent a considerable amount of time trying to find the problem to no avail, but gave us an option for an alternative solution. His price was very reasonable considering how much time he spent trying to troubleshoot. We will definitely use BR Electric again in the future.
Steve W.
05/07/2010 12:00:00 SA
We called several companies and were unable to even get someone to come out and give us a quote to install two hanging lamps. Brian showed up and not only worked out the quote but installed the lamps the same day! We've also had him install energy saving LED lights in most of the rooms along with dimmers. Great guy, great work and very responsive. Can't say enough...
We found this company quite by accident . While shopping at the supermarket we saw a man with a t-shirt sporting BR Electric on it. In need of an electrician for upgrades for a home we purchased in Dublin, my husband and I approached him and got a business card.
Our plan was to call several electricians to get bids on the work. We were sold the first time Brian came to our home and walked us through the upgrade process. We were taken aback by how candid and honest he was. We were amazed that he actually took the time to explain in a non technical manner what needed to be done.
We will never use anyone but BR Electric!!!! I would highly recommend using this company to friends and family- which says a lot.
Brian is very professional and easy to work with. We found his pricing very fair and his team was quick and got the job done well. Thank you again for all your hard work. I would recommend you to anybody.
Professional. Honest. Amazing attention to detail. I don't put up many reviews. But when guys like Brian and Matt came and installed two expensive and very heavy chandeliers from RH - one weighing in over 160lbs - I could not have asked for anyone more professional. Brian and Matt REALLY cared we were happy with the installation, took care with our chandeliers and provided some great advice on installing these heavy lights. They took their time and even installed some needed reinforcement to our ceiling to mount the lights. I suspect if our house ever falls down, the only things hanging will be the chandeliers! Planning some more electrical work to be done. Brian and Matt will be the only guys I will call and trust. Highly recommended.
C S.
06/08/2011 12:00:00 SA
Brian is awesome! He is VERY professional, clean cut, cleaned up after himself, trustworthy, efficient, prompt and knowledgeable. He did a great job and I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs an electrician with tons of experience to do a fantastic job.
Sam A.
09/06/2011 12:00:00 SA
My fountain in my backyard stopped working and I noticed that the green light on the GFI was not on and a reset wasn't working. Also, the arbor lights were on a dusk/dawn sensor and I wanted to change it to just a simple switch. I read the reviews and decided to call BR electric. I called Friday the 2nd of September and Brian said that he would come on Tuesday 6th of September between 7am and 8am and to txt him my address. I texted him my address and Tuesday morning he sent me a txt confirming my appointment and he showed up on time, provided an estimate,I agreed to the estimate, he said he'd be back with the right parts and later in the day he fixed the two issues.
Brian was on time, a pleasant person and his work is good. I'm actually surprised at the negative feedback, but they all seem to be related around scheduling. I'm very pleased and based on my experience, I highly recommend BR Electric.
Kris K.
08/10/2011 12:00:00 SA
I work for a commercial property management company in Walnut Creek and after having some issues with our regular electrician, BR Electric was able to save the day! Brian came out to our building within an hour of my phone call, he provided us with a quote the same day and was ready to complete the work at our convenience. Brian is extremely professional and provides reasonable pricing for services. The jobs are completed promptly and efficiently. The real difference between BR Electric and other electricians is that Brian LOVES his job, he is passionate about what he does. My advice to all who will listen is this, make sure that whomever is working on your house or place of work is passionate about what they do. It makes a difference and it shows in the finished product.
Renting a house in Dublin, property management company called Brian, he was there fast, found the problem right away, fixed it and power back on. Great job, I would call for any services in the future.
Elle P.
06/04/2013 12:00:00 SA
Brian is the only electrician I will call. He is knowledgeable, has great customer service, and reasonable quotes. BR electric does great work. I have had them work in my home twice doing repairs and putting in ceiling fans. Brian and his staff are professional and friendly. I highly recommend them!
After several disappointing experiences with other electricians, I finally found one who is professional, more than reasonable and willing to solve my problems on a short notice. He came to diagnose issues with the sump pump in my shop, spent more than 2 hours and didn't ask for payment before the problem was fully resolved (THANK YOU!). From now on, this is the guy I will call when I need commercial/residential electric work done!
Our house started blowing fuses on a regular basis, and finally the power wouldn't come back on at all. I called Brian based on good Yelp reviews, and despite already being booked for the day, he came out that night after his last appointment.
Turns out the 1921 sub-panel in our house had finally died -- the last original piece of our electrical system. Brian showed us exactly what parts had deteriorated, and then left us with just enough power for the night that was safe to turn back on. He came out with one of his guys the next morning and replaced the whole thing with a modern, up-to-code panel, as well as running a new 220 line from the outside box. They did a good job of cleaning up after themselves, and they also patched up the plaster where they had to make a bigger hole in the hallway for the new enclosure.
I wouldn't hesitate in recommending Brian and his team to anyone.
Brian was quick to follow up and come out to provide an estimate for my first home. He was also able to provide me an estimate on the spot! He has the technology, the means, and the knowledge to get the job done.
B R Electric did a wonderful job of troubleshooting a problem at my parents' old house. Sean came out and was very patient and thorough and located the problem and fixed it, in what I considered, record time. Instead of suggesting expensive remodeling type solutions, Sean said he was used to working on older homes and with older styles of electrical set ups. I would use them again if something else comes up. Kathi O
Had some light issues and a problem with the power to our dishwasher. Brian came by and quickly swapped out the light fixtures without any hassles. He gave the dishwasher problem a once over and found the issue, saving me from both buying a new dishwasher or having to worry about messed up wiring in the house.
I called Brian after another electrician with a good Yelp rating basically talked me out of giving the business to him. I needed an electrical panel upgrade on a tight schedule. Brian returned my call promptly, came out the next day and quoted a fair ballpark figure. When i got the final quote, it was better than the ballpark.
His guys came out on the day I needed them to, and finished by the date we agreed, even though they had to work until nearly 10:00 to get the job done. The work was very high quality. Now i will have no trouble passing the building inspection on my solar panel upgrade!
Thanks, Brian! I'll come to BR electric for my next project. This is a company you can trust to do what they say.
I just had Brian install a 50A EV charging circuit in my garage and I'm very pleased with his work. It's a real relief to find someone who takes pride in his work and goes above and beyond to accommodate your requests. I'm glad I don't have to look up electricians any more since he'll be the only guy I need to call :)
I was so excited to finally have a go-to electrician highly recommended and obviously loved by yelpers but our experience was nothing like those posted here. Everybody has an off day, and maybe our job happened on BR Electrics worst day. I honestly can't say anything positive about this experience except that the job is done enough (not 100% finished) for everything to be functional. The communication was requested to be sent via text and without response or confirm of date/time of appointment until I made a follow up call. was told they would be there between 10 and 11 and arrived 11:45. didn't have basic parts for the job (new outlet install) and spent 50 minutes going to the store for parts. Finished job left a 1 inch hole in dry wall along 2 sides of the newly installed outlet. quoted a bigger job than was needed and still charged the higher price without consideration of the actual job, time spent and parts needed. based on our invoice, they must charge $350/hour and sadly lacked promptness, attention to detail and professionalism. Unfortunately, we're still in the market for a fair, reliable, professional electrician - BR isn't it.
Pat M.
11/07/2012 12:00:00 SA
Brian's a nice guy with great stories but can be flakey and overpriced. For one job we had, wanted a job done quickly and he was able to come out the soonest and didn't bother to get other estimates. For a second larger job a few months later, I got a couple of estimates and his was one of the highest. He was also hard to pin down for an appointment. Now prefer to go with an electrician that charges hourly and not by the job.
Brian was very helpful in replacing an electric panel in a home that caught on fire. He even dealt with the city of Hayward's bureaucracy well with regards to pulling permits and meeting their hard to deal with workers. All in all I am very satisfied with his work.
I chose to call Brian based on his Yelp reviews, and I'm so happy I did! Brian is very professional, extremely competent, and as a bonus he's a great guy and pleasant to be around. I thought his pricing was fair and he has come in budget on both projects I've hired him for. I've recommended him to coworkers and I'll definitely call him back for any projects in the future.
I found out that I had to replace my air conditioning circuit breaker panel at 1:00 p.m. I called BR Electric based on the reviews on Yelp and I was not disappointed. Brian was at my place by 2:30, went back to his shop to get a panel and two breakers, and had the whole thing replaced by 4:30. I could not have been more pleased with the work, the service, the price, or the results. And yes he also gave me the Yelp discount.
His associate is professional. If you have any questions or concerns with the workmanship of the installation, Brian is very responsive and will resolve the issues immediately to make me 100% satisfied. I'm happy with my ceiling fan.
Stacy M.
02/10/2012 12:00:00 SA
Glad to have found an electrician that clearly knows his trade and delivers as promised. I had another company (blue line) that came highly recommended from a neighbor and has great yelp reviews too come out before Brian and that dude spent a good 30 minutes knocking on my ceiling trying to figure things out, kept changing his recommendation, said there would be drywall damage and overall made me feel very unsure as to whether adding more recessed lighting would even been worth the trouble. Then Brian took a look (and really, only a look ) and quoted me for 1/2 the price of Blue Line. Uhh, what? I had all kinds of questions based on the previous contractor's concerns and ceiling damage warnings, etc and Brian just brushed it off and said he knew exactly where the beams were and there would be no mess. I was totally confused at the time and he seemed overly confident and reiterated that this was a no-brainer, easy job for him. So I took his word for it, let him do the work the following week which literally took 30 minutes (vs. 4 hours from the other estimate) and it was just as he described. When it comes to electrical, you don't want to take any risks and this is the guy you can feel 100% confident in. I've already had him work on my house 3 times and it will not be the last.
Chris P.
11/03/2011 12:00:00 SA
Brian is an awesome guy. I had him come over and fix a botched 3-way Insteon switch that I attempted to do. We both had a good laugh on how close I came to electricuting myself. He charged a fair rate and got the job done fast and well. I will definitely be calling him again in the future!
Very responsive. Came by, opened up the electric panel, spotted the problem in less than 30 seconds. Will definitely use them again...
Brian returned my phone call right away, offered extremely quick service, was up-front with his pricing as very personable. Excellent customer service.
Jane K.
12/05/2011 12:00:00 SA
Within an hour of my call, Brian and Mike came to the rescue. They were fast and professional. Both have great personalities too. Thanks guys.
We have used Brian and his team twice to install overhead lighting and electrical for wall-mount TV in our home. Everyone is very nice and professional. They did a fast and efficient job without ever leaving a mess. Brian takes pride in his work and will do an honest job. We will continue to use BR Electric for any future jobs.
Norma O.
05/07/2010 12:00:00 SA
Brian installed a light fixture in one of our condo rooms. He did a great job! He was very profesional and I would not hesitate to call him again for any electric work that needs to be done at home.
We just had Brian and his crew in for their second visit. When we did the furnace 18 mos ago, BR Electric did the new service, giving us a huge fuse box that would support upgrades for the rest of the house. He detailed the dickens out of every piece he did, making the whole set up not only safe and efficient but also hiding as much as possible, arranging the external components nicely and sealing the crack between the box and the house. Best of all, he went through and grounded everything in the house, a huge relief to us as the parents of a couple little kids living in a 1925 mostly knob and tube house.
Then, this week, he came back, slotting right into our schedule (one week to renovate the kitchen-check my blog at fnsreporting.com) and doing an incredible job in a very short period (about 14 hours on site, all told, I estimate on Fri and Mon). His price was spot on--totally reasonable and within our budget. He rewired our 1963 kitchen changing out the plugs and switches, adding Halogen lights in the kitchen ceiling and over the sink, adding sockets for our new cooktop and for the existing dishwasher and disposal, even going the extra mile converting our dishwasher from hard-wire to plug. Clean up was great--not a spot left behind. The kitchen is now safe, well-lit and looks absolutely great. Brian was, as before, diligent about calling me with any changes or questions and with his arrival times. I can't say enough about the job this guy and his crew does. They just tuck in and go to work.
Brian at BR Electric is absolutely the single best electrician we have ever had the pleasure of hiring. He installed LED recessed lights in two of our rooms and they look perfect. He was quick and reasonably priced. What blew us away was when he offered to install the first light at no charge just so we could live with it for a little while to make sure that we liked the look of the new LED lighting.
Excellent customer service; we called him for a very silly issue but he never made us feel stupid. We will call him again for other issues and recommend him to all of our friends and neighbors
Brian at BR Electric is awesome. Very friendly, very professional. Picked up the phone when I called and gave me his availability right away. Oh, and he did an awesome job, and worked quickly. He's my electrician for good now.
BRIAN is amazing. We called him cause our last electrician didnt do a good job. We would be constantly changing the light bulbs and we didnt know why. So we called Brian to see if or what the problem was. He called me back right away, came in an hour later. Showed us the problem, and fixed the problem. He is a generous guy and hands down, the BEST electrician. I highly recommend him to anyone!!!
Julie H.
08/11/2011 12:00:00 SA
Our company specializes in Kitchen and Bathroom Design and the electrical and lighting are very important aspects of the jobs. I can always count on Brian from BR Electric to provide our clients with the best care and products. He is great to work with because of his knowledge, patience and the ability to explain to clients the differences in the quality of the light and price. All of my clients feel they walk away from the initial conversation feeling knowledgable and therefore can make a decision they feel good about. His work is so precise and clean and there are never any hidden fees.
BR Electric was great. We have used BR Electric for electrical work on our business office and our home. In both cases, Brian showed up on time to give us estimates and completed the work promptly. His prices were reasonable and fair compared to electricians we used prior to finding Brian. We have had no electrical problems since. We highly recommend this company.
Michael H.
08/02/2012 12:00:00 SA
Brian responded and showed up same day to a request to remove my electric car charger from my home. He was also able to come out a few days later to install at the new house. Brian and his guy were very responsive, prompt and professional. Also, the estimates came back exactly as quoted. I would highly recommend Brian and BR Electric.
Brian is the only electrician I will ever call. He is professional and friendly. He found the problem and fixed it in no time. He is an honest guy and will give you the best price on what you need. Once you use BR Electric you will not go any where else.
Ashley M.
03/03/2010 12:00:00 SA
I called Brian after reading his reviews. Well, let me just say that he lives up to his rating! Like most of you, when I have to call an electrician, plumber etc. I brace myself for the heart attack I will have when I get the bill and usually the cost is much more than the work deserved. Well, with Brian, it's the exact opposite. I actually had a recessed can light just pop out of the ceiling (20 ft off the ground) and I was concerned that it would fall as it was just dangling by the wires. I expressed my worry to Brian and he said he could come out that afternoon. He didn't charge me more $ because it was an emergency like most others do either. He showed up just as he said, and even offered to fix another problem I asked him about without charging me more money than he quoted me. Brian is honest, reasonably priced, uber-knowledgeable about his craft, professional, clean and will be the only electrician I use in the future. Don't hesitate to call him!!!
Gail S.
01/11/2012 12:00:00 SA
I needed a chandelier type fixture installed just before Christmas (a very busy time for electricians apparently). I got three estimates, one was a guy who would have to add travel time from SF, the second was from Hein Lighting and Electric who was very close, but totally tried to rip me off because I'm a woman! I showed him the fixture and told him it required 16 light bulbs and he was like, Oh! 16 huh? Well...wow...16 lights... then told me he would e-mail me an estimate the next day. I asked for a ballpark estimate and he again said, Hmmm, 16 lights, gonna need two guys... then proceeded to give me a ballpark estimate that was double what the guy from San Francisco was going to charge me and 3 times what Brian charged me! Brian came in, looked at where the light was going, looked at the fixture and gave me an estimate right there and said he could squeeze me in next week because he knew I wanted it up before Christmas. He came with another guy and was in and out of there in about 40 minutes. I told him I was probably going to only use half the lights and he said not to do that, just use half the wattage because it would look tacky if half the lights weren't in place. It's really hard to see the actual lights,but he's probably right and I took his advice. The light looks and works just great! I would call him back for any electrical work I need in the future.
mike h.
01/12/2012 12:00:00 SA
i called brian in the afternoon.i told him that i had a problem with my kitchen outlets. he told me that he had a few scheduled appointments but would fit me in. brian arrived within two hours. he found the problem offered to fix it immediately. within an hour he had fixed the outlets.the cost of the repair was very reasonable. i recommend brian for your electrical needs.
nicest, fair, honest guy ever. oh, and he does a great job, as well. outstanding!!!!
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