Description
Craig's Electric was Chosen the areas Best Electrician by readers of the Glendale News Press as well as The Finest Electrician in the Foothills by readers of the Crescenta Valley Weekly We specialize in both residential and commercial electrical work and are Trouble Shooting Experts. Tracing electrical problems and repairs are are specialty. We install new electric service panels, New circuits, Recessed Lighting, Ceiling Fans, Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors, Exterior Lighting, Motion Detectors, Air Conditioning Circuits, Computer Circuits, Swimming Pool Wiring, Bathroom Exhaust Fans, Electric Car Chargers and GFCI Protected Outlets. We Repair Doorbells, Dead Outlets, Faulty Breakers, Short Circuits, Fluorescent Light Fixtures, Underground Wiring, Broken Switches and Ceiling Fans. This is only a partial list so give me a call and we can take care of all your electrical needs.
HISTORY
Established in 1987.
I started doing electrical work in 1977 as a Junior in High School working summers. I went into the field full time after graduation and worked with various contractors learning all aspects of the trade. I started Craig's Electric in 1987 and have been serving the area ever since.
ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER
Craig's Electric was started in 1987. I have been chosen Glendale's Best Electrician for the last 7 years by readers of the Glendale News Press, as well as Finest Electrician in the Foothills 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2018 by the Crescenta Valley Weekly. I have served as treasurer of the Crescenta Valley Chamber of Commerce for the past 21 years. I have coached and sponsored local sports teams and have very strong ties to the community.
SERVICES
Lighting Installation, Circuit Breaker Repair, Outlet Repair, Doorbell Installation and Replacement, Commercial Services, EV Charging Station Installation, Doorbell Repair, Smoke Detector Installation, Lighting Repair, Outlet Installation, Electrical Panel Installation, Wiring Repair, Electrical Panel Repair, Circuit Breaker Installation and Replacement, Residential Services, Wiring Installation, ,
Reviews
Craig personally came to our home on an electrical issue in our garage. Craig was on time and prompt as promised. Although he talked a lot, he spoke with knowledge and confidence.
Craig fixed our loose wire in the garage and checked all the connections in the bathroom as a bonus.
Craig was honest and did not try and raise the fee anymore than promised. I highly recommend Craig's Electric for any electrical issue and honest business.
Handled the business at hand in a timely manner. Gave advice on how to proceed with continued electrical problems. Took a look at a glitchy ceiling fan but then left it inoperable after being unable to repair it.
Lisa W.
04/04/2022 12:00:00 SA
Craig was excellent! I am so happy to have found a local guy who does such good work so promptly. We needed help installing two ceiling fans outside and running electrical to everything and he was professional and reasonably priced. We will definitely cal him again with any electrical need.
Jessica C.
11/01/2021 12:00:00 SA
So thankful to have found Craig on Yelp! We needed help with a ceiling fan and I'm so glad we called him instead of attempting to do it ourselves. It ended up being more complicated than expected but Craig and crew got it done. Super friendly, easy to schedule, and reasonably priced. We'll be using Craig's Electric for any future needs!
Craig saved the day with his knowledge of wiring! I had an issue with my home theater and he suggested to try something and it fixed my problem! It's people like Craig who make the world a much better place. Thank you!
Excellent service! We needed an electrical outlet repaired and Craig's team was communicative and gave me an estimate and did the job quickly and efficiently. Will definitely hire again!
Fast responsive gets down to business and knows exactly what they're doing. A neighborhood favorite because they're not only good electricians but also good neighbors. Thank you for your help Craig!
Excellent company to work with! They were quick to respond and even quicker on getting out here. They helped me troubleshoot an issue with my smart hub as well! They're knowledgeable, friendly and, most importantly, easy to work with. I'd recommend Craig's Electric to anyone and will work with them again when I think I know more about wiring than I do and screw up something (I don't know much...).
I had an old ceiling fan replaced with a new one. Craig's electric was prompt , courteous, and completed the task for a very reasonable price. I would highly recommend this company.
Craig and his team are quick, careful, funny, and professional. I used these guys 3 times already, and once they didn't even charge me to come out because the issue ended up being so small. Thank you Craig!!
DaKota R.
09/10/2017 12:00:00 SA
So glad for Craig's electric! He did amazing emergency electrical work repair at a great price at very short moments notice. Such an awesome guy!
I will definitely recommend him to all my friends in his area! Top knotch! He was very kind to our dogs too!
Miley P.
12/05/2019 12:00:00 SA
Two of my outlets stopped working and I checked the fuse box and the fuse was still on . I called Craig's Electric because of all the glowing reviews on Yelp .
Customers gave 5 star reviews not only because of his quality work but also his honesty and kindness.
First he tried to help me fix the problem over the phone for free. He was sure I just needed to reset the outlet. I assured him this plug had no reset button and I had aLready reset the nearby plug.
He said he could drop by that night on his way home... I think knowing what would happen. And sure enough, he found an outlet I didn't know about and reset it... and you guessed it... this reset the two nonfunctioning outlets.
Instead of charging the $120 minimum fee, he said I can't charge you that much for that and asked for a much much reduced fee. ... with the request that if I had a bigger job to keep his business in mind. Yes I will!
Thank you Craig!!!
I had a live wire somewhere in my kitchen wall that was actually causing a shock through the sink water. I was totally freaked out but Craig got back to me within 5 minutes and told me he would be out to my house within the hour, immediately taking my case as a priority. Within the hour i was safe to finish my dishes and the next daY all the wires in questionn were sorted and refed. Great price great service and speedy response. 5 stars. Will call again!
Had what could have been a devastating problem with a conduit box in our garage. Craig and his assistant came out, found the problem, fixed it within 4 hours and even gave us a new outlet to charge our electric car. They were friendly, professional, and excellent!!!!!
Awesome to work with. Got the outlets where I want it. Now I can plug in my Wi-Fi extender and get a solid internet connection. Definitely recommend them and will use them for all my electric needs.
Mikey S.
03/12/2019 12:00:00 SA
Great communication, excellent service and a good price. Craig came out same day after another electrician stood us up. Will definitely moving my electrical needs to Craig's electric.
Once again, I have to give my man Craig and team raving reviews. He's been my electrician for all types of jobs since we moved into our La Crescenta home 5 years ago and he continues to impress! He just finished a job involving installed canned LED ceiling lights, TV relocation, Nest doorbell and cameras install and the list goes on. Great value. Highly recommend!!
Melani S.
06/04/2020 12:00:00 SA
Craig responded quickly and was able to fit us in his schedule the next day. He was very helpful with fixing our outlets and sharing information.
I texted Craig the problem. He told me he could get to my house in an hour. He got there on time. He finished quickly. He explained what was wrong and what I should do to prevent anything else going wrong. The price was very reasonable. He is a gentleman. I am very happy with his service and you will be too.
He earned his 5 star review.
Craig provided good communication, quality service and a reasonable price. I had to get an outlet installed for a new fixture and he did a great job. I'm happy with his work and would use him again for other electrical needs
I am changing Craig's rating as he has appologized. He is obviosly
a 5 star electrician, and person, as the other ratings indicate.
CJ S.
02/02/2017 12:00:00 SA
Wow, Craig deserves all the five star reviews. He just left my house after sorting out a light switch in my son's bedroom and replacing a blown circuit breaker, and now we have lights back on!
I came home this evening after 7PM and upon learning that the light switch in my son's room was broken I decided to quickly replace it. In my defense I have done this many times in the past (without switching off the circuit breaker). The room was a bit dark and I didn't realize one of the wires I had disconnected was touching the switch point. It caused an electric arc, and there went the power in several rooms in the house. I was skeptical that any electrician would be available at 7:20PM. Even though Craig's ad on Yelp showed 24/7 I didn't think anyone would answer. Well, not only did Craig answer my call, he showed up in 30 minutes to sort out my problems and became a hero to my 6 year old! Craig was an easy going nice guy as well. Despite the last minute late evening visit his fees were quite reasonable. I would certainly call him again and feel comfortable recommending him to my family and friends.
I've used Craig's Electric for the past couple of years for all my electrical needs for my house and my businesses and have been very satisfied with the work, pricing and his knowledge. I've had a hard time finding a great electrician the last few years but don't have to worry about that anymore!
Erika E.
11/07/2014 12:00:00 SA
Excellent service!
Called at 8:30 pm, he returned my call right away and came to my house the next morning.
He got the problem fixed right away. Appreciated the call back from my after hours message & prompt courteous service!
Adrienne M.
12/01/2015 12:00:00 SA
This is the best electrician on the planet! He brought all of my grandmother's rental units up to code. And the best part is that he didn't take advantage of her like the 4 other electricians that gave her bids for the same work! Hands down the best in the business!
Craig came by the house and fixed my electrical problem that was impacting our AC. He was kind, honest and straight to the point. He was able to fix the problem quickly.
Kate M.
02/06/2019 12:00:00 SA
Craig arrived right on time, then found and fixed my issue (replaced the main breaker) much more quickly than I had anticipated. He was then gracious enough to replace my doorbell which also was not working. I was extremely satisfied with his work and will definitely call him again when I need an electrician.
Nicola B.
10/05/2011 12:00:00 SA
I have had Craig over for a few smaller jobs at my house that I was not able to do myself. And there is no job too big or too small.
I have high ceilings and can't reach the lights even with my tallest ladder and Craig has no problem doing that. He also fixed a security light outside and was great when it turned out that the brand new out of the box light was faulty. He took it back and got a new one for me which I would not have done for at least a few weeks. He came back the very next day and got it all sorted for me.
He and his crew are also really nice and I feel very safe with them and know they will not swindle me. I highly recommend him for all the small jobs, and all the big ones too!
I love using Craig's Electric! As a realtor, our clients may come across many issues with the electrical wiring, panel, outlets, etc during inspections of residential and commercial properties. Craig and his team do a great job to educate our clients during this step of the process. Honest and hardworking i would recommend Craig whether you need an entire complex rewired as we had with our HOA several years ago or for your average panel upgrade when your Zinsco has kicked the bucket!
Linda R.
06/09/2016 12:00:00 SA
I am so happy to have found a great electrician. I had some lights in my backyard which stopped working. I had one electrician come out. They did not fix the lights but did all sorts of wiring that cost a fortune. Days later I called Craig. He was on time, fixed the lights and charged me a very reasonable fee. I cannot say enough about him and will recommend him to anyone needing any type of electrical work done. He is great!
Craig is awesome!! A really great guy, super friendly. I'm so glad Yelp helped me find him.
He was able to accommodate me with my last minute appointment request, showed up on time, and he and his assistant completed the job in less than an hour. Amazing.
I'm definitely calling him for future electrical work & installations.
Craig's electric provided really good service for a job I had that encompassed a number of different tasks. They completed all of them (ceiling fan install, chandelier height adjustment and some wall switch replacements) without complication. They also successfully troubleshooted a problem I was having with a Halogen to LED light conversion effort. I would recommend Craig's electric without hesitation.
I needed an electrician to install an outlet box in my back yard. Craig showed up when promised and did this small job in one hour at a very fair price. Honest and fair!! Highly recommended for all your electrician needs.
Randy H.
05/08/2017 12:00:00 SA
I've been using Craig's Electric for over 20 years for business and residential. That is the kind of customer loyalty that is only created by fantastic service. Craig is incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and easy to work with. Great communication. Highly recommended!
Craig's the real deal.I pride myself with the ability to help others.With that said If the problem is out of my scope in the electrical field Craig always get's the call.Honest and Reliable.Thanks Craig
Neil
Craig's Electric put some landscape lighting in for me. They stopped working. I put a call in to him with no reply. Called again and texted. Finally got a response. Said he would check lights at 9am the next day. The next day he texted that he had an emergency and was running late. I had an appointment and had to leave. He called when he was at my house. Said it was the photo cell and that he would call me again. That was 5 days ago. Haven't heard from him since. Very disappointing and unprofessional.
If I could give 10 stars to Craig's Electric, I most certainly would!! He's extremely professional and dependable. I highly recommend. So very happy to have found Craig. Thanks very much.
Left him a voice message and within 2 hours he returned my call and we made appt for free estimate at Mom's house. He fixed a wire issue on outlet receptacle within 45 minutes!!!!! excellent customer service. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Price was great!
We will have him work on our home very soon!!!!!
I used Craig once to replace a broken bathroom fan, open junction boxes in my attic and to do basic troubleshooting in my attic and crawlspace. I was basically happy with what he charged and the service. However, since it was hot, only his assistant went in the attic and under my house to do the work. And I would have preferred if Craig could have double checked things at the end to be sure the work was done correctly and nothing was missed.
Most recently, I called him to see if he could meet me at a house we're in escrow for to do an inspection It was last minute (for the next day), but also urgent. He said he would get back to me about a time, but I didn't hear from him until the evening (after several attempts to reach him again). So I ended up having to go with someone else cause we couldn't wait. It would have been nice if he called me much earlier to let me know either way. Perhaps he wasn't interested. But on the plus side, he did look over the inspection report, which was nice.
L S.
06/05/2012 12:00:00 SA
Had Craig come in to fix my kitchen light. He was supposed to come back to finish the job but never showed up when again. I made the big mistake of paying for the job before it was completed. Ended up hiring another contractor to finish the job.
Have used Craig to work on issues at my house and business several times. He has always been efficient and very fair priced. In each scenario, he has been in and out in a few hours or less and had everything working as good as new. On top of that he is a friendly guy and was telling about all of the community efforts he does as well near my place of business. I would recommend him highly!
Called Craig who had done work for me before to help with a dead garbage disposal. He had me check the power outlet which I discovered was working as was the reset button on the outlet.
Craig suggested I check the disposal which I did and realized I had NOT pushed the reset button. Voila, all fixed.
Craig saved me time and money and got himself a devoted customer !
Thanks!!!
Stephanie
I've had Craig take care of several projects for me, both at my home and at my business. I have also had the opportunity to network with him as our businesses are in the same community. Through networking I have learned that there is no job too big or too small. He has the equipment, knowledge and experience to take on huge commercial jobs but also takes care of all the small stuff too. Like a simple ballast change I needed. I know many people who have used his services and he has a great reputation throughout the community for what he does. What I like most about Craig is that I can trust him at my home or business if I can't be there. He is ethical and professional and dependable! You can't go wrong.
Craig has done 3 projects at my house. Last night, power went out in 1/2 of my house, and I was worried this would be a big problem. He came in, diagnosed the problem quickly and fixed it the same day.
He really knows what he is doing, which is what you want in an electrician! He is also very reasonable with his charges, and is really nice to deal with. I will not hesitate to call Craig's again the next time I need an electrician.
He doesn't return your phone calls, so I wouldn't even if he's even a good electrician.
I have had a LOT of work done by Craig over the years - from installing a new electrical panel, installing an electrical line for a new jacuzzi, cutting a dishwasher in half to remove it from a problematic location, installing ceiling fans, light fixtures, etc. Craig is always nice, professional, friendly and REASONABLE. He doesn't price gouge you - he is always fair. And, he's a local guy. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Pat e.
12/03/2014 12:00:00 SA
I've tried calling this company 3 times over the past 10 years, via phone and email. Gave reasonable descriptions of service I was looking for along with return numbers, email,etc. I have never gotten a call back.
So, so, so happy! On 8/15/15, during the hottest part of this current summer, our electric went out. No A/C and it's over 100 degrees! We called So Cal Edison and they walked us through some some trouble shooting steps. Found out we have 2 to 3 circuit breakers that are faulty or blown. Left messages for 5 electricians to try to get service asap. Only 2 called back. One said not till tomorrow. Craig's said we'll be there in 2 hours. And this was at 7:00 pm! In this heat, the faster the better! John came by, replaced our faulty circuit breakers, checked our main breaker and even helped us identify which breaker goes to what part of the house. He was here for maybe an hour at most. Talk about speedy response and speedy repair! We were able to sleep in cool temperature comfort and continue to hibernate at home in our way cooler than outdoors home. Thank you Craig's Electric and Thank you John, our personal technician. You will be the first company we call if ever we need more electrical expertise!
I'm very pleased with the work I had done at my house: new outlet, phone jack installation, and a light fixture installation. Crag and his helper were friendly and efficient, and I got exactly what I wanted..
I would definitely use them again!
Kathleen B.
02/12/2015 12:00:00 SA
Craig responded promptly when I left a message early evening and was able to come out to find the electrical problem that had me living in the dark. Corrected it and priced fairly. Thank you, Craig!
Really great guy to deal with. I had a circuit breaker problem a couple of months ago that he fixed promptly and for a reasonable rate.
I've had the opportunity to use Craigs twice now. The first time to repair a broken line response and cost was fair. The second time there was a circuit that stopped working after a cold night. After troubleshooting for 4 hours, Craig and his helper were not able to locate the problem. He backfed the circuit and $525 later I had a working outlet. Nice enough guy, but not a fair price for the work performed.
Hayley N.
07/12/2016 12:00:00 SA
Craig at Craig's Electric is well, pretty terrific. He returns calls very promptly, arrives on time, is very professional and personable. He is not a salesman which I appreciate. He clearly explains the issue at hand and is very honest in his answers as far as needing extra work done. We live in an older home and he could have easily tried to sell us on all sorts of work. He checked for safety and then let us know what our options were and that there was no need for anything else at that time NO pressure at all to do anything extra. I was concerned about the safety of some of our wiring. Craig thoroughly examined everything I had questions about with the utmost patience. As he was checking things out, he was carefully explaining and showing me everything to give me peace of mind. He even swung by later in the evening before his family dinner plans to quickly check something out for us and solved our problem in a minute! He didn't seem put out at all by the call and reassured us that it was no problem at all. I cannot recommend Craig highly enough, and it gives me great peace of mind to know that we now have an electrician that we can trust and rely on!
J J.
04/01/2012 12:00:00 SA
He was very friendly over the phone and came over the next day. I had tried to replace my light switches and somehow messed up the circuit, He fixed my problem without making me feel like an idiot for trying to do it myself. He was in and out in 90 minutes. I would definitely use him again.
Craig did an excellent job. He came in, fixed the issue that I had with my track lighting and was done within 30 minutes.
Michael W.
10/12/2012 12:00:00 SA
Craig installed a 220 feed for a new pool pump and did a great job at a reasonable price. He showed up when he said he would and finished the job early. The work is very professional. Feel safe in calling upon him to work at your house. A rare instance where a contractor turned out much better than I hoped.
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