Core Electric

Shorted out gfci outlet. Core electric answered the phone and came out same day to troubleshoot and fix it. So pleased with this experience. Super friendly guys. Will use again!!

Sunday morning, I was not feeling well from a concert Saturday night, I called several places nobody was available. The chirping of my smoke alarm would not stop, new batteries and stil the fuc in chirping. I wanted to shoot myself. Finally called CORE, he showed up and fixed it. I'm still happy to come home and not hear that chirp noise. Thank God for CORE ELECTRIC.
Five star service
Mikey V

I haven't written a review in forever.  Often times I think about it in the moment and then forget to do it.  I would be remiss in doing that in this case because of the exceptional service I received from Craig at Core. I had a difficult situation to deal with and Craig handled it with great poise and skill.  When you do business with anyone, you want them to be good people and skilled at their craft. Craig and his staff were phenomenal in all aspects.  If you need an electrician CALL THEM.  They will earn your respect and business!!

I had a residential GFCI circuit that would not reset. I used Yelp to find a local electrician, Core Electric. I called and was told a number to text for scheduling an appointment. My appointment window was 12 - 2 pm same day, and Craig arrived prompt and was very courteous. I showed the problem to him but works fine now (apparantly I didn't throw the breaker switch hard enoungh). Craig said it happens a lot and there's no charge. I tipped him for for his trip and he stayed to look at my panel. We discovered the new walk-in tub is connected to the tripped circuit and my understanding is it should be connected by a dedicated circuit. I'll have to followup on that. I certainty will call Core Electric in the future. Thank you Craig.

I highly recommend Core Electric. Craig is responsive and reliable. Shane is also a pleasure to work with and very knowledgeable. They've installed a sub panel in my garage and ran circuits to my pool pump outside. Shane came out on short notice to replace a bad breaker to my AC unit when it was over 100 degrees last summer. Big or small, Core is my go to electricians.

This is my first review, but Craig and Shane from Core really deserve it.   I called around because my power went out around 2am and no one picked up the phone but core electric!  They came out within an hour of my call to trouble shoot my issue and they fix it in just a little over an hour.   my whole house powered back up, and These guys weren't bothered by me hovering over them the whole time they actually walked me thru the issues that were going on,  these guys know their stuff.    I would give there pricing a middle range, they aren't  cheap and they aren't expensive,   Especially that they came at 3am in the morning after hours on a Saturday.   You get what you pay for, professional and done right the first time! Thank you so much guys an hope to use you again.

Electricians in general seem to be extremely busy right now. However, Craig from Core Electric took my call personally, and then was able to schedule a free estimate within three hours. He was totally professional, arrived on time and made an honest evaluation of the issues we were trying to resolve, providing the pros and cons for the work we requested. We were forced to go with a different contractor due to a really tight deadline for a follow up project, but we would not hesitate to contact Core Electric in the future. Craig thank you again for your expertise and responsiveness.

I called Core Electric about an outdoor outlet that was not working. They came out  in approximately 2 to 3 hours and replaced the outlet and made sure the outlet was safe and appropriate. Shane did an excellent job. I would highly recommend this company. They are available 24 hours seven days a week.

The breaker to my AC failed and I called around on a Sunday. No one was picking up, but Craig picked up my call after two rings. He was able to get me on the schedule the same day. He came with the part in hand and it was a super quick fix in around 20 minutes. He was super professional, but he was also so friendly it was like having a friend come over to help. At this point I might bring up Core Electric to a perfect stranger. That's how good the service was.

I had a need for one of our rental units on a Sunday night. Apparently, something in the fuse box had worn and some of the units needed repair / replacement. In the moment, I had contacted several electricians without any response, not unexpected given that it was Sunday night ~5-6 PM. The crazy thing was- Craig, the owner(?), had picked up my call and responded immediately. Within the next few hours, he was able to get some of the parts repaired and replaced all the end of the night. Did I mention... this was Sunday night at 6PM?

He and I stayed in constant communication through text messaging that night and the next day regarding quotes, pricing, his recommendations and everything that needed to be done. His service and response speed is unparalleled by any I've experienced.

If you're in need of any emergency services, know that they're the group to go with. I'll be calling them again for any electricity needs I may have in the future.

Thanks!!

One of the best experiences I've had with a contractor/electrician ever! Craig and Shane came out within 1 day of calling to take a look at my situation and had me a full estimate in a matter of hours. They got me on the schedule a day later and went above and beyond with the work. They know their stuff and were super professional and meticulous in their work. Highly recommend Core Electric!

I had half of my power go out in my house on a Saturday evening, after searching for electricians that did weekend calls, I came across Core Electric, After reading many excellent reviews I called Craig on Sunday morning, he was able to come out the same day troubleshoot and resolve the problem. Very nice, honest and professional - will definitely use him again if needed and highly recommend him.

We had an issue with our electrical system at 7am on Sunday morning. I searched online and found Craig through Yelp. He was the only electrician out of 5-6 to pick up the phone and was over just two hours later.

He fixed what was needed and was in and out quickly. Very nice and accommodating as well - he is who we will go to for any future issues! Thanks, Craig!

Craig and Shane were awesome, came out and installed a couple exterior lights, and replaced a ceiling fan in a bedroom. They even cleaned up some wonky wiring that was left over from a hack job a contractor had done a few years back. They left my garage and driveway cleaner than when they got there, so I can't recommend these guys highly enough.

On a Saturday when no one else was open or would return a call Craig showed up and was fast, efficient and receptive. Would definitely use them again and recommend for any electrical work you need, especially in a hurry.

After experiencing a failed experiment in home wiring I called CE to fix my error.  Played phone tag with them throughout the day but was able to get them in same day and they had my hallway and bathroom light back on quickly.  Friendly service from Shane and for the most part the pricing seemed fair as well. Would definitely recommend them if you're in a bind.

AMAZING AMAZING SERVICE! I had a really inconvenient  electrical issue in the house that occurred around 5:30 PM on a Friday afternoon, I called these guys around 6:39PM (and calling 20 other places who only had availability days later) and they sent someone over just half an hour later!

Shane was who fixed my electrical issues and he worked quickly and was very professional. He was very informative, polite and it truly felt like a friend came to help ! :)

Highly recommend this company!!!!!

SDG&E cut my power line after a tree branch fell on the line that runs from the pole to my house. They instructed me that it couldn't be reconnected until I had an electrician out to repair what was damaged. Mind you it was about 1pm so I was stressed about finding someone who was available. Craig at Core came out right away and fixed the problem so I could get reconnected that same day. It was reasonably priced for last minute repair work. He also followed up with me to make sure everything went well with SDG&E. I'll be using Core in the future.

We highly recommend these guys! After being ghosted by an electrician that we had used in the past, I did a Yelp search and found these guys. I'm so glad I did. Craig and Shane were able to see us within 24 hours and help us out.

We just moved into our new spot and needed some electrical work done. They helped us add a plug for an electric car and had to run cables from one side of house to the other, which was no small task. We also had an issue with the kitchen breaker that they were able to fix for us.  

Something that really stood out with them is how quick and communicative they were throughout the whole process. We will definitely be using these guys again!

Craig and his guys were super friendly and professional! They came out quickly and completed the work nicely.  I'll definitely use again.

Buyer beware , they charge a $500 Troubleshooting fee if they can't find the problem in 15 minutes. This is something that they will not tell you when you call and schedule an appointment. They will spring it on you after you've been waiting three hours for them to arrive at your house.

Guess how long it took them to find the problem, 20 minutes... con artists.

I've needed an electrician to help out with checking my wiring for a bathroom exhaust fan for a while.  I did the install myself, but could not get the thing to turn on.  Thanks to my best friend, who had Craig and team out to work on an issue at their home, he recommended Core Electric to me.  At every step of the job, I was impressed - turns out there was a whole lot more going on than I could have anticipated.  Our home's wiring certainly isn't up to 'modern' standards, and, thanks to Craig, we have a working and safe situation now in the bathroom and bedrooms.  He's absolutely the right man to call if you have a need and don't know who you can trust - Craig and team are professional, courteous, and prompt!  Thank you Craig and Core Electric for the great service, you have earned our respect and our business!

Professional and prompt service. Went above and beyond by coming to the property on a Saturday evening.

I had an emergency situation, they were able to send someone right away in less than an hour. Shane came in and troubleshot the issue very quickly, found couple of burnt outlets. He changed the outlets and put in a new breaker, the old breaker had been giving us a lot of issues. Overall, only positive things to say about that and we were so happy that they did a quality job in such short notice. Saved my place from probably burning down! I'd highly recommend them as they didn't try to overcharge me either even knowing that it was an emergency situation and I didn't have much options but to fix it right away.

Great guys! I had an issue with a light switch in an old house that needed sorting. They came out same day and diagnosed the problem and came up with a solution. I now have an awesome Ring Flood light because they wired (up to code) a new junction box and housing. Thank you!

Had the opportunity to hire Core Electric on an important job at my home.  Craig did an outstanding job.  The job took several days, and the work done was great and his prices were reasonable compared to others in the area.  Craig knows his job and made sure I was happy with all the work he did on my home.  He is on time and was always in contact with me regarding the work and the status.  Great guy great company
 Highly recommend

Let me first say that these guys are amazing at what they do! Last night I had an emergency at my residence at around 8:30 pm. I immediately went to Yelp and searched for emergency electricians. The first company I called did not answer. I then called Core Electric and they immediately answered, listened to my concern and let me know that they were on the way. Within an hour after they arrived they were able to spot the problem and fix it. These guys are so knowledge and I will recommend them to anyone that needs electrical work or is having an electrical emergency!

Hustlers

Charged me $910 for electrical work that I had no choice but to pay. Horrible experience. When they were done, they did not even assemble my electronic areas in my home the way they were before they arrived. They put a show on for you and make it seem like they are doing work until they feel like they've charged you enough money for nothing. Not the type of people you'd want to bring into your home, ever.

Business? Maybe a different story if you know electricity. Home? And you know a regular amount about electronics? These people will walk all over you. They took my rent money and I have to work overtime to get it back now. I live in a cheap crowded condominium. Not sure what they saw in me to hustle me like this. During COVID too.

Just to waste more time and charge me more they made me rearrange my entire garage and move the washer and dryer around ALL for no reason. The problem was in the kitchen and they only found it upon checking my entire condo for the THIRD time. They ruined the place and left a mess with loose plugs everywhere and dust and dirt and they didn't even bother to even notice that. All they care about is their hourly rate and nickel and diming you.

I read verified license and I thought I'd be in good hands. I would rather just call the plumber and let him/her wing it next time.

EDIT: Don't tell me this isn't a job done by you. I have my damn receipt. It might not have been you yourself. I love how you don't bother to deny any of my claims at all. At least there's one honest person employed there. Crooks

More honest than all the other electricians on Yelp and home advisor!. A review was read wrong. I meant and it read my description of the people who vandalized my home.  Craig did work for me to remedy what this bunch did. He was cool in that he fixed the problem that I described was my concern and had a solution for it based on what I thought was a priority.

Five stars is not a good enough rating for the service Craig provided.  I had an emergency in my office and I needed it to be fixed quickly.  I called Core Electric and they came over right away.  He assessed the problem and explained what had happened in laymen's terms and then gave me the options available to correct the problem. He was upfront about the costs and very professional.  Suffice to say Craig fixed the problem quickly and efficiently.    I would highly recommend Core Electric.  Thank you for your help!

Core Electric to the RESCUE!  
Had a downed power line ... Called Core Electric.  No Problem. Craig had the power line replaced and power restored.  Great business to work with.  Highly recommend Core Electric!

This company is a diamond in the rough. Quick return on my call. Friendly, comprehensive, and totally professional business. They listened to my needs, offered alternatives, and never tried to push me into other services. They started same day and tackled stringing wire for two new circuits. They were clean and respectful of my house while quickly completing the work. The wire work was clean and organized and now I have balanced power in an older house. If you need any electrical work done, these are the guys to call first. Great job guys!

The only electricians we will ever call!!! They answered the phone immediately, instead of going to a machine and waiting for a response. They came an hour after the phone call, exactly as they said they would.  They completed the work with the highest level of professionalism. I was informed of small issues now that would become problems in the future, not to get money or work, but to let me know so that I am able to start properly planning for future repairs.  This is a service that I highly value. Especially since most companies want to tell you about issues that need to be fixed right now! NOT this company, they are honest.
The job was explained to me before, during, and upon completion.  Every question I asked was explained without hesitation or annoyance.

True professionals!!!

Craig has been nothing short of amazing. Core Electric is run by some truly wonderful people. Craig was very quick to help answer questions and courteous. Craig is a no BS kind of guy. Someone that just loves his work. He even tried to help me over the phone to see if it would be a problem I can fix on my own. And he did that on his own time! When the fix was more than what i was capable of, he came to the house to fix all my issues and cleaned up like he was never there. Definitely a trustworthy company with very reasonable pricing. Especially with times right now I wouldn't go with anyone else. If you're looking for a solid electrician look no further than Core Electric.

Had a late night emergency at 10pm on a Saturday night when a fuse blew. Tried calling lots of places but Craig was the only one that responded. He came out fast within the hour himself to come fix it. Craig was incredibly nice and professional and got it fixed up lickety split. Really saved me and I highly recommend him and Core Electric.

We had a AC unit installed and was excited to get it started. For some reason it was not turning on! It was late and all I wanted to do is turn on my brand new AC. We reached out to Core Electric and not only did they come out within the hour but was able to get my AC unit to turn on!! Highly recommend this company!

Craig and Shane are GREAT! We have used them twice! Once when our AC wasn't working in the summer and then just last night when we lost all power to our main living area. They are fantastic. They get the job done, they WILL find the problem and they make sure to clean up as the go. They followed cdc guidelines as well. Definitely recommend!

Craig and his crew went above and beyond anything that I expected from them... Our wiring was crazy from previous work. they redid every outlet and worked around our schedule... They stayed late to complete it... And they were affordable .. they went above and beyond my wildest expectations not too mention a house full of kids. Would not choose anyone else for future work.

Craig and Core Electric were awesome. They were professional and kind. They fixed a blown fuse and added a new outlet and cleaned up some wiring in my garage. A+!! Thanks!!

Had an after hours issue with the power in our kitchen after tripping a breaker.
Craig & Shane came out and fixed it no problem. Great communication leading up to and throughout the service call.
Super nice and knowledgeable guys, would definitely recommend!

They are professional enough and having sense of humor, I would really like to call them if I need something else.
Fixing a broken outlet is saving a life in this summer.
Thanks a lot! handsomes.

What amazing customer support and service. Was very polite and showed me all my options. Fixed the electrical issue for the pool. Very glad I chose Core Electric. Great experience!!!

We called about 5 different emergency electricians and half of them didn't pick up/ half of them weren't available. It was 7:30pm on a Friday and looking like we were sh*t out of luck. Finally got to core electric and they said they would be there within the hour. They got to our place in half an hour and found the issue and fixed it in half an hour. We were so worried as we needed the issue to be fixed by morning due to the nature of our business-- and they pulled through! Don't bother calling any other emergency electricians-- bc they don't exist. And these guys are legit!

Craig and his team are professional and efficient. Called on Monday and he was able to come first thing the next day. He and his partner fixed the electrical issue immediately. I can't recommend them enough. Thank you Craig and Core Electric!

Today (sunday) my apartment had an electrical problem and we urgently needed an electrician.  So my landlord called Craig.  They work 24 hours, 7 days a week.  They came here and solved the problem immediately!  They did a wonderful job and now we have electricity again.  Their work was worth every money spent.  Craig is very honest and charges a price below the competition.  I am very happy with their work.

Thank you so much Craig for coming on short notice to replace my ceiling fan... and making it to code fixing what the handyman installed previously.  I appreciate that you made a point to explain that it's important to install the ceiling fan and installed it professionally.

Call Core Electric if you are looking for great work, honest guys and fair professional rates...the job will be done correctly...

I really appreciate all the help and referrals to other professional in the construction industry to help with my other repairs...You are a find!!!!

The wiring in my attic was a mess. I called Craig at Core Electric (on a Sunday) and he was there in an hour with a smile on his face. He bought me some candy from the ice cream man and proceeded to hear out my troubles.

He was happy to let me tag along with him up there,  he gave me advice for future attempts and didn't leave me broke. He even offered to walk me through trouble next time! I'd call him back in a second and if you're in a bind I suggest u do the same.

Thanks Craig!!!

Took three months to make a payment ended up working out OK and give you ended up giving me a discount, despite our differences

Need power? Call CORE! Craig and his team are at the top of my list for dependable, punctual electric service. Up front piercing with no surprises and explanations and suggestions at every turn. I'm very happy to recommend CORE for all your electrical service needs.

WHEN YOU CALL- Craig installed 12 outlets in my garage at every location I asked for and even pointed out a few spots I hadn't considered for my garage project. Craig is a very friendly, personable guy (looks like Jeremy Renner's stunt double) with the knowledge and expertise to fix or improve anything electrical that your house may need. Thanks Craig!

Homeowner needed help, and I got it from Craig. Craig's weekend was booked and would not available until Monday. I told Craig my water heater conversion problem from gas to electric he told me to text him if I had any questions during my install and that was on a Sunday. I must have texted him about 20 times, and he did not once ignore or give a condescending remark. Craig checked in on me over the next 24 hours and complemented my handyman skills. We tried to compensate for his time, but he kindly declined. We felt this is the least we could do for him. With his help, we were able to take a hot shower before the weekend's end. We will be calling Craig for all our electrical needs in the future. THANKS, CRAIG!!!!

Boy this guy worked so hard to find the problem in our bedroom. In the end the problem was fixed after great difficulty. The price was fair since he worked over the weekend. Good service

Responded to a call on Sunday, arranged to come and identify/fix an issue very next day; very professional and excellent service. Great communication, clear and upfront fees, definitely highly recommended

Our lights went out over the weekend we called core because they were the only ones available. They quoted us $150-200 depending on how long it takes to trouble shoot the problem. One hr later our bill came out to 600+ for tightening screws. Over priced! We definitely got ripped off. Would not recommend!

Outstanding service! I will never go anywhere else for my electrical repairs. Their troubleshooting was efficient, quick and they were extremely friendly.

5 - Stars! for Core Electric.  The owner, Craig, explained in detail what was probably the issue with an electrical problem going on at my folks house when I called him in search of a good and honest electrician.  Turns out he is both!

He also was totally clear about his rates, so I scheduled him for the next day.  Great service and availability are key when your electrical system is having issues, and you are an older couple.  Craig arrived at 10 am the next day and fixed a breaker in no time.  He also took the time to listen to my Mom tell the entire story about their microwave,....the switch flipping...their fridge losing power [and I am sure where the bought the GE microwave; the warranty] I wasn't there for the appt., but following it, my Mother called me and was super happy with Core Electric. Also!  just like the other Yelpers have said, his rate was very reasonable!

***on a side note for those of you looking through the reviews and making a choice on electrician; beware of the one negative review for this contractor by an, N G.  This person has complained in most all of his reviews - and he even gave only 1 star to the American Museum of Natural History!! he is a big complainer and has no friends on Yelp..ok he has two. I did not let this one review stop me from scheduling with Craig***

Craig spent 2 and a half hours at my Mother's house, even assisting and answering questions on her microwave - and charging a low flat fee period.

This is just one of many 5--star reviews for a reason.  I would not hesitate to call Core Electric for all things electrical in the future!

Had a power outage in late afternoon, researched some local electrical companies and choose Core Electric because of their 24/7 service and positive reviews. I called and Craig answered. Said he could respond within an hour, 30 minutes later he was at my house. Checked out my problem and called SDG&E to come out to check their power lines to the house... which turned out to be the issue. Craig was awesome and was very concerned about my situation. He keep in contact with me until Power was restored. I highly recommend Core Electric, a true customer service company...

Very happy with updated lighting in my kitchen.  Craig pays attention to detail and wants his customer to be satisfied and happy.  Will defiantly use him again.

Craig and Shane came to my house to redo some outdoor wiring for lights after our exterior contractor messed it up. Showed up right on time, diagnosed the issue quickly and got the job done in a couple hours. Courteous and professional. Wouldn't hesitate to give them a call again.

Great guys to talk too, but poor execution.  Literally told them don't even fix the discrepancies .  Just let me pay so they would leave.  Now looking for another electrician.   Grrrrr

Craig helped me out of a jam.  Super nice guy very thorough. I highly recommend his services.

Well... Where do I begin? I read the 5 star reviews and it's like night and day! In my opinion, Craig is a con artist. I had redone a few things around my property and wanted to add two exhaust fans. My contractor had already completed two and had run outta time since it was last minute, but planned on coming back the following week. It's a heat wave and I wanted it done asap. I called Craig and he said he'd be out here the following day between 9-10. I texted him at 830 and he replied he'd be there at 10. He arrived at 10 and began what I would describe as the most ridiculous shakedown attempt on me that I ever had!

1. He misread the amps on the fan (0.14) and told me on maybe... ten explanations that the fan required 14 amps of power (a whole kitchen). That he needed to enter my attic, cut through the wall, install a new breaker, because the fan may burn out your whole box. I pointed out that the fan needed 0.14 amps... and he said that he forgot his glasses...

2. He said that it would cost $770 in labor alone (one fan), when I questioned that price he came back with $540... (I was pretty much done at this point but wanted to confirm this bullshit).

3. I called the fan manufacturer, who sounded annoyed by Craig (speaker phone) and said that the fan required 80 watts of power... the same as a light bulb. We ended that conversation and Craig said nice catch to me. yeah... Craig began to scroll through pictures of previous jobs and began to brag about his electrical knowledge. I found it akin to a 13 year old on the playground bragging about his girlfriend that lives in another town. In my opinion, he has neither experience or skill. Combined with ignorance and a thieving mindset...

4. I ask him politely to leave, he kept talking, I asked him to leave again, he kept talking about his experience. I asked him him firmly that he needed to grab his stuff and leave immediately, kept talking... I pointed at the door and raised my voice and told him to get out! He began to whine and picked his stuff up and began to beg me not to give him a negative yelp review... that he would compensate me!!! Wow!!! I told him, I didn't want his money.... UNREAL. I was thinking through all this how a woman might have felt afraid at this point... I would avoid at ALL COST. btw... my contractor charged me $300 for both fans... he'll be here in a few days to install the other two.

I called Core and explained my problem. They were quick and polite.  They gave me a suggested fix over the phone....it worked!!! And didn't need them.  I knew it was a simple fix. Thank you!

Too bad we can't give Craig and his company 5+ stars! On behalf of my entire family, we just are so satisfied with Craig and his utmost professionalism. He is also a real person who understands any level of complexity of the job. We will be referring him to all that we know. He also showed up when it was an urgent need at the time. Craig was easy to communicate with and he was personable to boot, not too serious or cold. He even showed us what he was doing. During this uncertain and unprecedented time, he made sure he took the needed precautions, wore a facial covering and practiced physical distancing. With all of those best qualities, we are sure your company will be around for a very long time. Thank you, Craig and Core Electric...you are a lifesaver.

We are very HAPPY. Amazing customer service! We highly recommend CORE Electric for all your electrical service needs, Call CORE! Craig and his team did an outstanding job.

This was the worst! About 1 month and a half ago Craig come over to our place as an emergency charge for after hours. He did so much troubleshooting to no avail. Finally, per my husband who was following him around, he pulled some wire and our electricity magically came on. He kept saying how happy he was with his work. Fast forward to today. We had the same issue. So being that he knew our problem, we went with him again. He scheduled for noon because that's when a drywaller was available to join him. Well, he shows up. No drywaller with him as he said he cancelled. He then began the same process as last time even though he already did this last time and already knew what he needed to do (hence bringing the drywaller). He said more than 3 times how this was going to take him 6-7 hours. In an hour and a half, that's all that got done. He just talked my husbands ear off and repeated himself endlessly. Finally, He told my husband that he would have to pay him for this and place a deposit for him to come back tomorrow, possibly with a drywaller.
My husband asked him to leave, and after a while, he did. He seemed like he had beginners knowledge at best when it comes to electrical work. Don't use.

Called Core Electric to install a new 200amp solar ready panel and bring some new circuits. They were fast, communicated well, and did a wonderful job. Core will definitely be my go to electricians and should be for everyone else who needs electrical work done

Was so disappointed.  He was first late, and a minor thing is that I was not given a discount when I told him I found him on Yelp. He was the one who said, You found me on Yelp! that's great, you get a discount

We had Craig do an extra inspection for the electrical at our house when we ere in escrow, after our  home inspection noted to have it done, in early December 2015.  We paid for this extra inspection, and when he was his inspection, it did not seem like he knew what he was doing at times.  He was testing the current in some of the areas of the house and he would say, oo there is no electricity running through here then 2 minutes later would say, oo ya its bc I turned the power off

He didn't even leave an invoice for us because the one he had was all dirty and wrinkled, and we also needed a write up of the repairs for our realtor.  I asked him about 4 times for the write up of the work that needed to be completed, and the last time I asked him he promised me he was going to send it to me when he got home. Almost 4 months later, and still nothing.  We could not us any of the electric problems in negotiations for our asking price.

Contacted Craig over the phone and set up a quote. Arrived professional and quoted a fair price. Unfortunately due to time constraints I went with another company. Big mistake. When that company completed the job they added costs that were never discussed with me.

Any electrical work I need done in the future, I'll be giving Craig a call.

I was in a dark place... (I laughed after I wrote this)

I was doing a little home improvement when I got in way over my head with the electrical.  I had a complex (for me) circuit powering three different lights with three sets of three way switches.  I spent an entire day trying to figure it out myself with online diagrams.  Then it started to get dark outside and I realized I needed professional help.  So I cracked open Yelp like I always do when I have to spend more than a few dollars.  I limited my search to affordable, local, five star companies.  I called four or five electrical companies.  Some were big with call centers and secretary's who only had appointments beginning a week out.  Some were small; The number dialed straight to the owner.  Either way, no one was willing to help me when I needed it (right now!).  I don't blame them.  It was 6 PM.  I probably wouldn't have helped me either.

Then I called Craig with Core Electric.  He was different.  Just talking over the phone I could tell he really wanted to help me.  In fact, he was truly interested in my problem as if he actually liked what he does and thinks the paycheck is a perk.  He too was unable to come over because early that morning he was involved in a head on collision and his car was destroyed, and he was working another project he anticipated would take him late into the evening.

Most guys would have let the stress and situation get to them and be abrasive and impatient with people over the phone.  Craig took the time to listen to me, he looked at pictures and amateur diagrams I texted to him, and he actually walked me through the problem over the phone!?!?  What?  This is 2016 and old fashioned customer service doesn't exist anymore right?  Wrong.  With Craig you get old fashioned customer service.  I know I will call him for any future electrical work and I'll recommend him to everyone I know.  I hope, for your sake (future customer) this review finds you,  because you won't be disappointed.

I live in an older house and was having issues with a bad breaker. Craig came out (within the hour)to give a free estimate after several bad experiences with competing electricians. Professionalism, integrity, and knowledge go a long way. For that reason, I would say Craig supersedes the competitors. He's honest. His prices are fair and you don't have to worry about him trying to overcharge you or add unnecessary services. He backed his work with a guarantee and explained everything during the process. I will definitely recommend his services and call him if there is ever a need in the future.

Craig rocks! Super high energy guy that is about as honest as they come. I was selling my place in San Diego, and he was there untill 11:30 one night troubleshooting and fixing an issue so I could move out and complete a remodel for sale. He was reasonable and did a great job. He even checked some extra items just to he sure everything was working great. Total lifesaver. Give Craig a call!

I needed recess Lighting in my office warehouse and my office in Santee. I called three different electrical contractors in the area and found Core Electric to be the most knowledgeable and professional.
At the end of the project I was very happy with the quality and timeliness of the finished work.
Will definitely be calling them for future electrical needs at my home as well as my office.

Craig was great. Quick response time, personable and figured out the problem right away for a quick resolution. I will definitely use Core Electric again for future needs.

I was very stressed out by my  bathroom power going out every time I used my blow dryer and microwave at the same time , I live in an older home .
Core Electric gave me the best price to install a dedicated line for both bathroom and microwave.
They were fast and professional and left no mess .
I will be using them again .

Core promptly returned my call and headed over.  Problem was fixed within 90 minutes of my call for service.  Only charged me for the service call out since the repair was quick.  Ivan even let me know how to avoid the issue with the new parts.  Excellent service. Highly recommend.

Craig is super nice. I got a couple of quotes for some work that needed to be done in the house and his prices were more reasonable than his competitors. He's a very nice guy who stays on schedule. He didn't even flinch when we added on more stuff that we needed done. Thanks for doing great work Craig!

Craig is exceptional. Buying an older house definitely has its challenges. We decided to remodel our main bathroom and as you can imagine the electrical was like everything else, pretty outdated. He came in and re-wired everything for us. He worked around our schedule and delays and exceeded our expectations with the service and quality of work provided. We will definitely seek him out for the next remodel idea for our home. Thanks so much!

I moved into a new shop and the electrical was a mess. So I called Core Electric. They come over and examined every breaker, outlet and switch. They give me a couple of options. I went with the faster option that would get me up and running and making money. They were fast and clean (which is very important to me). I will recommend Core Electric to anyone looking for electrical work.

Craig at Core Electric came out to my home on a holiday to give me a quote and after a few minutes of talking I knew I had found a reliable, experienced electrician.  Not only did he get the job done at a fair price point, he offered his help and gave suggestions when it came to some of the projects around my house. I can honestly say Craig is a man of integrity and will far exceed your expectations on work quality.  You won't be disappointed, so hire him or his company for your next project.

On July 6, 2011 my custom framing and mirror business was almost completely burned to the ground by roofers, destroying almost all of the inventory and leaving the rest to smell like smoke.
I was then saddled with the task of rebuilding the entire inside of the store, which meant hiring different licensed tradesman to do
framing, electrical, plumbing etc...
This was not as easy as I had hoped it to be and before I knew it
I was overwhelmed by various haploids who sensed my urgency to reopen the store a.s.a.p and saw an opportunity to fleece me out of the  money allotted to me by the insurance company.
Core Electric came strongly recommended by fellow business owners in the area. Core Electric was prompt, professional, and competitively priced, even helping with lighting design as part of the job.
The owner stayed involved the entire time to make sure everything was built better than before and would last a lifetime.
After the trauma of losing the store and the merchandise within, it was
reassuring to have a trustworthy and reliable contractor to help rebuild my business and start over with confidence .
Although it's been awhile since the work has been completed I am grateful to have a business and to have it flourishing compliments of Core Electric and the other great contractors involved in the rebuilding of Torreon Importers.

Our light wasn't working, so we thought we would replace it with a new light. However after installing the light, it still wouldn't work. We then contacted Craig, and he was able to come the very next day. When he got here, he switched on the light, and it suddenly started working! We were super embarrassed, but Craig was very understanding and helpful, and only charged us a small fee for making him come all the way out to our house. He also finished up the installation of the chandelier and told us that if the problem came back, that he would credit the small fee toward the next visit. Overall a very positive experience!

Thanks Craig for fixing the lights and the outlet. You did a very good job and I'm satisfied with the work you did. I'll definitely be calling core electric for any electrical issues. Your Service was great and the price is very reasonable.

I learned a good Life Lesson today - read and FOLLOW the instructions!  

For the past week I've been trying to get a Lights of America light-sensor activated porch light to work with no luck.  I was replacing one that went bad, and bought the same model.  The first replacement I received and hooked up (only 2 wires how hard could it be) and turned it on.  Of course it didn't work because it was light outside, so I put my finger in front of the light sensor and it still didn't turn on.  So after about an hour of trying to fix the problem, switch wire connections, etc I sent it back to Amazon and ordered another one thinking this one was defective.

Today I got the second replacement and hooked the two wires up - black to black and white to white.  Flip the switch, put my finger over the sensor, and NOTHING!  Baffled, I got my battery tester (I don't have an actual electricity tester) and tested the lines from the house to socket, I got activity on the meter, so I figured it wasn't bad wiring from the house since there was electricity making it out to the fixture.  But for some reason I couldn't get it to turn on my new light!  Frustrated, I called Core and the owner Craig said he didn't have any pressing appointments until later, and was able to come out in about 45 minutes.  He came out commented how close it was, he only lives 5 miles away.

Now Craig is an interesting guy - cool, calm, hustler.  I kind of dig his weird sense of humor.  He told me it would be $135 troubleshooting fee.  For the risk, time to drive (5 minutes!), etc.  He nearly gave me a heart attack!  I thought he'd charge me $20-40 for a 10 minute job, but no.  After a long haggle, he dropped the price to $95, giving me a neighborly discount.  After a couple minutes, he cut back and restripped the two wires coming out of the wall/fixture (oxidized wires - corrected was the description in the invoice).  He attached these to the new porch light, mounted it, put a piece of tape over the light sensor, and turned on the switch.  Lo and behold it worked!  Job done.  Craig proceeded to clean up.  He offered to check my wall switch and breaker box to make sure things were in tip top shape, and also because I'm sure he knew how easy the job was he just did.  Craig did mention that there was some burning around the porch fixture, and it was probably due to bad contacts between the wires.

After he tightened 4 screws in the light switch on the wall, he opened the breaker panel outside and tightened about 6 more screws (panel tune-up listed on the invoice), I paid him, thanked him and he left.  

I proceed to put my finger over the light sensor on the porch light and it didn't work.  Oh no!! I thought.  I took it apart and made sure all the connections were still intact.  Everything looked good.  So I decided to put a piece of black tape over the sensor - to my amazement, the light turned on!!!!  So using my finger to block the sensor didn't work, but a piece of tape did?  None of these fixtures were defective after all, I just needed to tape over the sensor to confirm they worked - just like the instructions said!!!

So yes Craig was able to get my light to work, when I wasn't.  The job consisted of stripping two 16 gauge wires, connecting them to the fixture with twist-on connectors, and he charged me $95 to do that!  I learned that I could have avoided all the time and money if I had just followed the instructions.  

Craig seems like a good guy, kinda bad jokes, but I'm kind of bummed that I got charged so much to do so little.

Craig from Core Electric took on the job of installing lighting at my new business and did a fantastic job. He and his crew came up with a perfect plan to make sure there are no dark areas and executed perfectly. I was blown away by the result and the price was less than I expected too. So when it came time to hook up my exterior LED sign and surveillance cameras, Craig was my guy again. He even put a sensor on my exterior sign so that it automatically turns on at dusk. Fantastic.

Had a circuit breaker problem. Didn't know what to do so we called Craig and was able to talk to us through on how to fix the problem.  He pinpointed the problem and he fixed it for us while on the phone.  A real quality person and I highly recommend him.  Thank you so much Craig!!

I had a fun situation where I needed many existing outlets grounded and a few more added. Craig came over, walked the property and spent some time evaluating what I had and how to get what I wanted accomplished. He pointed out some things I was unaware of but assured me that we could work out an order or prioritization that fit my budget. That initial meeting gave me some great insight and made me familiar with what I had. He and Shane were phenomenal. They were punctual, flexible, knowledgeable, delivered great performance, and provided clear communication all the way through. They met and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for electrical work and will be utilizing their services once again when I need it.

Needed recessed candlelights in kitchen. At of all the contractors I spoke with, Craig at Core Electric was the easiest to work with. Overall was very impressed with Core Electric's work. Will be using Core Electric for any electrical projects in the future.

We just just had Core Electric install a ceiling fan and also replace 20 of our old can lights with newer LED lights.  Very happy with their finished work and the customer service is what sets them apart from any other company we have ever had do work for us. We will be calling them for any future electrical needs we have.

Was having problems with lights and outlets going on and off sporadically .
We were concerned that it might be a fire hazard .
We had an electrician friend look at the panel and he said we would probably have to replace the entire breaker box with Main Meter .
That sounded very expensive .
We called Core Electric and they were able to repair the panel without replacing it .
They saved us thousands of dollars and even gave us a great warranty on the repairs !
We will definitely be recommending Core Electric to our friends .

I had major electrical issues and lost power randomly over and over and called 2 different electricians and they came out and not only gave higher prices but couldn't fix the issues. Craig came out and not only was timely and professional, but did fix the problem and knew exactly what to do and on top of that, the prices was a fraction of all competitors. Call core electric first and save the hassle!!

Craig is great, fixed the problem and courteous service.  Would recommend to friends and family.

Craig is very knowledgeable in all aspects of his field. He has taken up jobs that other electricians wouldnt even when it was after hours. When I called him to come out and do a job he arrived ASAP. He has done several jobs for me now and everytime his diagnosis have been acurate and he knows exactly what he's doing. I highly recomend Craig to anyone who needs any kind of electrical work done.

After having a smoking electric socket on a Saturday morning, I was desperately trying to find someone that would come out to address my situation.  Craig answer my call right away, and told me he would squeeze me into his already booked day.  
When he showed up, he was so great about addressing not only my major concern ( smoking socket), but he took the time to go through all of the other electrical issues I had going on in my home.  As a parent, I was very concerned about an electrical fire.  He tested everything of concern, fixed what needed to be fixed, and help put my mommy mind at ease!
 Really grateful that I came across Core Electric on Yelp. Craig has 15 years experience, and it shows in his thoroughness, knowledge, and customer service.  We will for sure be using Craig in the future.  And would HIGHLY recommend him as your go-to electrician!

Great electrician! Craig added recess lighting in our kitchen, replaced all our outlets and added the push switches.  Looks awesome!  Will definitely call back for future jobs.  Thank you!!

Core Electric was one of 6 different Electric companies that I called out for an estimate to upgrade my panel box . They were right in the middle on the pricing , but what was different with Craig is his knowledge and patience on explaining step by step on what to expect during the job . Everybody else was so eager to give me a price and leave right away. Craig didn't leave until he answered all my questions . So I gave my buisness to Core Electric they finished up yesterday right on time like they said . So I thought that everyone should know of my experience . Thank You Craig for being so clean and for being so polite with my kids and wife . I'm going to recommend you to all my friends and family .

Just had Craig some over again with another issue. Quickly showed up on time and fixed problem - very reasonable. He'll be the one we call next time!

Reasonable rates and the job was done on time. Contacted three contractors to install wiring for my new home theatre room. Of the  three he was the only one who didn't try to turn it into a three thousand dollar job. Job was finished on time and I am very pleased. Will use him again.

Craig made two trips to my house to review the work I needed done.  I needed two 20 volt grounded outlets, one in the kitchen and one in a bedroom.The first trip was just me, and we figured it all out.  The second trip was me and my son.  While Craig was working on plan I, my son and I  were laying out plan II.  The first one was to string 20 volt wire in the attic.   The second time we wanted the wire strung underneath the house- and separate grounds for both circuits. He took it all in stride, and took the time to figure out just how he was going to do it (crawl under an old house into a far low corner.  No problem!  

He was very courteous and flexible and easy to work with.  We both built our own houses, so we followed him around checking it all out.  He handled this very well, and completed the job in one day.  He even did a good job of  picking up after himself.  Because he had to cut through the drywall, he left the  sockets all set in place, with the neatly cut removed pieces of drywall all ready to reinstall.  They are in and look fine.  

I would recommend him based on not only his work quality and character, but he is LICENSED and BONDED.  So important in this day of excess litigation.  (My daughter spent in excess of $30 thousand in lawyer fees, etc. over a minor problem with an unlicensed worker.  Beware!)

Recently used Core Electric for work in my condo. They provided excellent service and delivered great results. I will definitely use them again.

Craig came out on a Saturday night (or a Sunday? i don't quite remember).  Our microwave outlet had made a crackling sound (never good).  He came out and asked me some questions, which was great, because then he didn't waste time doing a bunch of useless work. He replaced the outlet and labeled our electrical box.  

He was nice and didn't overcharge even though it was probably not regular business hours.

I would recommend Craig and Core Electric!

Craig is a  good man and person.  He is really efficient and quite electrically intellectual. He not only worked on a project I was working on but he worked on other properties that needed immediate work with no issue.  Everyone is happy, prices are good and he has a great personality to boot.  Can't go wrong with Craig.  He didn't ask for this review, and was given as I have been in business for over 33 years and have gone through a share of electricians.

During the middle of a big downpour on a Saturday our sump pump went out. The problem was not with the plumbing but an electrical short that caused the system to shut down. We called Craig from Core Electric at 4 and he came right away. He worked on it to make sure it was safe and functional, staying until after 10 at night in pouring rain.

Craig was knowledgable, fantastic, a pleasure to work with, and a real professional who knew what he was doing. He was such a pleasant person to work with and explained everything in detail. He is the top of the list of electricians that I have worked with. I will definitely call him again and recommend him to anyone who needs an electrician--he's great at what he does and takes emergency calls which is huge.

I lost power in part of my house and called Core Electric. Craig came by within an hour to troubleshoot the outage. Several of my kitchen outlets weren't working, which also meant I had no working refrigerator. My electrical panel was in pretty bad shape. Craig was able to get the refrigerator working again while he ordered the replacement parts. He came back a couple of days later, on Easter Sunday, and spent a few hours working on replacing the fuse panel. He did a complete check of my other outlets, made sure they were all properly installed, and replaced the wrongly installed units. Overall, I am very happy with the work done and price. I highly recommend him and will definitely be using his service again.

We needed six ceiling fans installed and actually attempted to install the fans ourselves, as the boxes said easily installed in 1 1/2 hours. 4 hours into the first fan, we realized we needed a professional as the pre-wiring in our home was different than described in the instructions. We put everything aside and made several phone calls. We were referred to Core Electric by a friend. True to the recommendation, Craig was prompt, courteous, professional, clean, and competitively priced. All six fans were up and running properly within 5 hours!  He then installed the dimmer switches we needed to control the fan lights. We would definitely call Core Electric again.