D M.

05/09/2023 12:00:00 SA

While we did not use Hewlett, I was impressed with the speed and thoughtfulness of their most timely response. They would definitely be on my short list if I needed an electrician in the future. They would be worth a call.

Melissa K.

5/25/2022

I just spoke to Meigs, he's busy until August (we're in May!), but he provided two recommendations once he knew what I needed done. Interestingly, the two references he provided are the two I called on my own (they also have great ratings on Yelp), but each provided somewhat contradictory advice and waaaaaaay different price points!!

Meigs was super cool. I sent him the same pictures I sent to the others and he gave me his opinion. He also said he'd be happy to answer any other questions I might have- even knowing he wouldn't be able to do work (or be paid for any advice). He's genuinely a nice guy.

I can't wait until August to get the EV station put in, but if I had the luxury of time, I totally would!

MC G.

11/10/2022 12:00:00 SA

We Just got our kitchen lighting and old light switch changed into Lutron, and so far everything is working great! Meigs and his wife came and did all the job. They are very accomodating and patient in answering all of our questions. They also gave us useful tips for the future so we can do a dyi simple fix on the reamainining old flood lights. They are very professional and detailed on the way how they do they're job, so I give them a 2 thumbs up. And we do recommend them for they're great services.

Ben E.

5/20/2022

I can't say enough great things about Hewlett. Our family has used them for years, and every time they wrap up I'm sad to see them go. Meigs and Alex not just the best electricians I've ever hired -- they're the best contractors I've ever worked with.

Our house is ancient, and the wiring is a mess, and Meigs went out of his way to walk me through every circuit in the house at the end of the job. He relabeled every breaker on our main and sub-panel. Our main panel's got some life left in it, but he's the type of person that says Here's what to watch for, and I really hope you don't have to call me to replace this, because replacing this would be super expensive.

We even have a mystery switch in our living room -- 20 years and nobody's been able to figure out what it does. Alex figured it out in about half an hour. Turns out there's a junction box that's buried in our ceiling.

I've called Hewlett before for an outlet that was giving me trouble, and Meigs called to give me a few ~$10 DIY suggestions to try on my own before hiring him to come out. Turns out one of his ideas worked perfectly.

Hewlett's prices are fair and transparent, and they bill based on the project -- not hourly. If there are any changes that need to be made once they've started on a task and discovered something unexpected, Meigs will make sure we talk through the issue before he moves forward. There are never any surprises when it comes time to write the check.

They set expectations for their schedule at the start and end of every day (if it's a multi-day project), and they always show up on time. One day on our last project, Meigs called to say that he hit traffic and was going to arrive ten minutes later than he told us he'd be. My family doesn't even do that.

They clean up after themselves very well. I think our house is cleaner when they leave for the day.

I've got a sweetheart of a dog, but he likes to bark at strangers until he has a chance to meet them. And so Meigs and his crew took a few minutes at the start of every day and a few again on their lunch to throw a frisbee for my little monster just to get him to settle down.

I never thought I'd say this about electricians, but I'm kind of bummed that they've run out of things to do at my house for the time being.

So long as I'm in the area and they're in business, they're the only electricians I'll ever use. If Hewlett is booked, I'll just wait until they're free.

Steve G.

4/14/2022

Mr Hewlett returned my call right away. But he was too busy to take care of my issue. Mr Hewlett gave me a great reference of another excellent electrician firm and they completed my issue quickly and reasonably.

.Thanks agaim Mr Hewlett

Stev e Gonzales

Saeed D.

07/10/2021 12:00:00 SA

They didn't work for me, but i give this 5 star because i called Meigs and left him a voice message. He called me back to let me know that he's booked and not available and continued with recommendation on who can do the task for me and which one is better in my case.
I really appreciate the way he valued my request and offered me the best solution although there was no money in it for him.
This is a business I'll trust.

Scott G.

4/18/2022

Called Hewlett Electric because of the great Yelp reviews. I had called a few other companies with great Yelp reviews, but none of them called me back. Meigs answered the phone right away. He didn't come to my house because I had a very small job and wasn't in his area. He did however recommend a couple of other companies and gave me their names and numbers.

My electrical issue was fairly simple, two light switches in our bathroom stopped working at the same time. While I was on the phone with Meigs, he asked if there were any GFCI plugs in the bathroom area (we have 3 of them). He told me to make sure and push in the reset button on the plug. Two of the plugs didn't need it, but the third had been tripped. When I pushed the reset button the light switches turned back on.

What an awesome guy to offer such help over the phone and save me the money of a service call, whether it would have been him or someone else. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

Markus E.

3/23/2022

We called Hewlett Electric to perform two panel upgrades, and left a voice message. Meigs called me back, and let me know that he wasn't able to perform the job, but gave us a recommendation for a contractor more suitable for our needs.

Even though he didn't do any work for us, I'm giving him 5* because he spent 20 minutes telling us how to chose the contractor, what to pay attention to, etc., and even let me know that I can call him back once we've got a few bids and if we wanted to have an opinion! (not kidding!).

Really appreciate the way he valued our inquiry, how he shared advice even though no money was in for him. Respect!

Geoff S.

10/27/2021

I've used Hewlett Electric for a number of jobs over the past 13 years. Meigs is very easy to work with and his team always goes above and beyond to ensure the job is high quality.

H G.

3/18/2022

I wanted to show my appreciation for the owner of this business who responded very quickly to my voicemail to say that they were booked up for the next month but gave me a recommendation of another excellent electrician who could help me.

Brian K.

03/01/2020 12:00:00 SA

Although I ended up not using Hewlett for my panel replacement and some new circuits, the owner, Meigs, was kind enough to answer questions and provide sanity checks regarding options and pricing. Most businesses would never do that, and I respect those that take the time. I hope I can do business with them in the future.

Brian D.

12/28/2021

I've called Meigs from Hewlett Electric twice for two separate jobs and he has always called me back promptly. Although he was booked, he still took the time to explain the process and also referred another electrician. He will be my first call for the next job. Thank you for running a business that is honest and humble.

Ben H.

06/05/2021 12:00:00 SA

I've known both Brian and Megs for years, great, great guys! There is a reason they have the yelp score they do!

Bryce M.

7/15/2020

I have had Hewlett Electric come out to do work on my house twice now and both times have been completely positive experiences. Meigs is always quick to respond to phone calls and is even willing to give rough quotes/estimates over the phone depending on the complexity job.

The first time they came out they completely redid all of the grounding in the house which only took them a few days. They also added 4 or 5 outlets throughout the house and outside. This was nearly a year ago now and I have had no issues at all with that work even though it was quite extensive and they touched literally every outlet in the house.

More recently they came to fix a wire that I discovered had been nailed through by a previous owner but was somehow still working! Fire hazard for sure. Meigs and his team came out extremely quickly knowing this and got the issue resolved quickly which I really appreciated.

As other reviewers have said, Meigs and his crew are very transparent and are always willing to give an honest opinion even if it means less work for them. The second time they came out I asked for a quote on wiring up some LED light bars in my garage. After it was all said and done they basically just told me it would not be worth the cost even though that probably meant I would not pay them for that work.

All in all I am so happy I found Hewlett Electric and will absolutely be calling them for all of my electrical needs as long as I live in this area.

Marc N.

10/12/2020 12:00:00 SA

I had the privilege of Meigs, Alex, and Amberly working on my newly-purchased house for several days. I spent somewhere in the $11~12k range on their services, but I never ever felt that I was being robbed or cheated. Meigs was transparent about everything he was doing to a fault. Honestly, if you wanted to just babysit him while he was working, he'd tell you exactly what he's doin' the whole time, by which point you'd become an electrician merely by osmosis.

All of them are very thorough, and I can attest to their pride as craftmen. Of particular noteworthiness was towards the end of their work, I simply didn't want to get anymore work done; the work they were doing was going far over the budget I had initially anticipated, largely because my house had so many illegal splices and poor handiwork all over the place (Granted, those were in the disclosure document when I bought the house, so perhaps I should have anticipated it a little more). When I told Meigs to just leave the rest of it, as I already had spent the amount you see written above, he took it upon himself to fix up several other things completely free, both because him and Alex are perfectionists, and also because it seemed he didn't want me to perish in a fire. That's essentially an entire day of work that they did and I didn't spend anything for it; they could have left right there.

The following day when they didn't show up, it was odd - it's like my roommates all of a sudden stopped coming home. I miss the hilarious banter and overall great, friendly attitudes.

If I have another problem that requires an electrician, I'll most certainly be calling up Meigs and his crew. Thanks guys.

Frances T.

01/11/2021 12:00:00 SA

Our furnace died and we're using space heaters until it can be replaced. Running more than one space heater trips our circuit breakers, so I contacted Meigs to see if he could help. Even though he currently doesn't have the resources to do my project, he explained that in addition to upgrading the original mid-1950's electric panel and circuit breaker panel, we may also need dedicated circuits. He's the only electrician, out of three that I've contacted, to bring that up. He also gave me two referrals. I am not used to this type of helpfulness and just wanted to give him a shout out on Yelp for others who are looking for an honorable electrician.

Claire Q.

7/18/2019

We found our forever electricians!!!

We contacted a bunch of teams for quotes on a ton of work on our '56 build with some seriously outdated electrical. Meigs called back and gave us some ballpark pricing right away (seriously, thank you!), then had Bryan come out for a proper quote. We took a while to get everything going (lag at our end, not theirs), and finally had them come out a couple months later to do some of the originally quoted work and some additional work. We're so glad we did! Bryan and Alex have apparently been working together for the better part of ten years, and it showed: they truly worked as a team and they did a wonderful job installing our outdoor lighting and fixing some of the messy electrical on the exterior of our place. They're respectful and friendly, and their funny banter made for an easy and pleasant job. We look forward to working with them again soon!

Thanks again, guys!

Kiki C.

5/25/2019

Our first experience with Hewlett Electric was 5 years ago when we bought our first home. I called Hewlett Electric to check on a light switch that was hot to the touch and also to replace some under cabinet kitchen lighting. They came out and said they recognized the house and then proceeded to tell me they were the ones that performed some work in the past and because of that they replaced the hot switch (even though they didn't originally install it) and did it free of charge!! They're good people who stand by their work. If he hadn't said anything, I wouldn't have known. But he was super honest and told me - I don't think just anyone would do that.

Over the years they installed basement lighting and added lights to closets and pantries. I trust them, their work is excellent and they truly their hardest to be as least invasive as possible. The whole team is great and Meigs is super kowledgeable, helpful and a genuinely good guy who knows his stuff!

Anson W.

2/27/2017

I'm often a do-it-yourself guy, but when it comes to electricity, I don't want to find out the hard way that what I thought was the neutral wire was actually the hot wire. Better to leave it to the pros.

I've used Hewlett Electric twice now, once to ground a dozen outlets in my house, and the other time to remove the failed ballast in a closet light fixture and wire it directly for use with LED tubes. Both times, the employees who have come over have been courteous, professional, and have done a great job without leaving a big mess.

Meigs Hewlett, the owner, has been very responsive and helpful in helping me understand my options and in scheduling my requests for service. When I left Meigs a voicemail during the most recent service request, he got back to me within an hour and was able to have one of his guys come over two days later. Pricing has always seemed reasonable, given that electrical work isn't cheap. Hewlett Electric also accepts credit cards without charging a fee.

So the next time I decide to bling out my house with Tesla coils, or simply just have an outlet rewired, you bet I'll be giving Hewlett Electric another call.

David S.

6/15/2020

Meigs took to our job like it was his own and I knew after our initial phone conversation that I had found my electrician. Meigs offered suggestions and improvements to my initial concept. Communication was excellent and scheduling our job was done right away. Bryan came out to my home to really dial in the actual work needed and we together worked out a very workable plan. Very understanding of this DIY'ers needs. Both Bryan and Alex did such a good job and I couldn't have been more happy with the results.

Sandy C.

8/31/2021

The owner of this company is so good even thought he is overwhelm on the current projects and can't fit us into his timeline. He listens to our issue and make recommendations. He also gives us referrals if we need the service sooner. I would highly recommend him for any future service. Thank you!

Isaac L.

12/28/2018

This was my second job with Bryan and Alex. They added recessed lights and exhaust fans (and ducts) to my two bathrooms. As with last time, I loved their work ethic and problem-solving skills! There were a few challenges with my installation, mostly due to it being an old house and a short ceiling, but they were able to navigate through it all to give me a really great installation. I ended up patching holes they had to cut in the drywall myself, and after that it all looked great.

I also always love Meig's availability and readiness to help, whether or not that results in a job for them. I will always call Hewlett Electric for any of my electrical needs in the future!

Roger K.

7/29/2021

Meigs was the first electrician to call me back about replacing the rest of the knob and tube in a house I just purchased. He was very straightforward and explained the process carefully, giving a range of estimates based on what he might or might not find inside the house. He even offered to answer questions from me as I got a few more quotes and was always very responsive by phone. While he was not the cheapest, those phone conversations told me he was the best.

Fortunately for me, he was free to do the work on my house before I moved in. Meigs, Alex, and Amberly were professional, conscientious, and just so much fun to be around! We laughed a lot but Meigs also made sure to explain everything he was doing so I knew how the house was wired. He and Alex showed me how to do some basic things so that I could take care of it myself in the future. He was also very transparent with the pricing, explaining what had been done at the end of each day and why the price came out to what it did. It was all in line with what he told me in that first phone call and even coming in lower in some instances where he could safely piggyback off the work of the previous renovation. They are all meticulous with their work by checking things at least two to three times and made sure to leave the house as they found it, being careful not to scratch the floors and to clean up any messes. Meigs even found a few things that the previous electricians overlooked and fixed them for me, just charging for the parts!

I definitely have an electrician for life. Not only are they great at what they do, they are wonderful people who are fun to be around! Give Meigs a call and you'll know right away.

Kim Q.

11/06/2020 12:00:00 SA

Meigs, Alex, and Amberly went above and beyond to help take a look at the wiring and outlets in our newly purchased house, then installed some recessed lights to help brighten up the space. They were on time, communicative, super efficient, really knowledgeable, and fun to have around. We love how everything looks. On top of that, all of the work done was super transparent- Meigs let us know any time there was the option to add or change something and exactly how much it would cost at that second. No pressure to make any changes if we didn't want to- we were working with a tight budget. He and Alex also made really helpful suggestions, so making decisions was a snap. The house was neat and tidy when they left. We'll definitely be doing any future electrical work with this team. Definitely recommend them.

Dwon T.

5/25/2020

Meig helped talked me through a possible bad transformer on a doorbell problem on Memorial day. Didn't charge me a penny.

David B.

2/22/2019

Can't do the work, because he's booked up for months - that's typical of electricians - but can refer you to another electrician that's bigger and can make appointments (I'll review them after they actually get here), and in the meantime is very courteous and helpful in suggesting diagnoses for the problem you describe to him over the phone.

A R.

01/01/2020 12:00:00 SA

Happy New Year 2020! I am so thankful to Hewlett Electric! Long story short - Meigs and his team are the best! if you are in need of any electrical services, hire them without any second thoughts.

Story - A week before Christmas, our refrigerator stopped working. Initially I thought that it was an electrical issue and so called Meigs (Hewlett Electric had helped with our remodeling multiple times in the past). When I explained my problems to him, he mentioned that he was completely booked for the next month and gave me a couple of references. However, he took the time to talk to me about my problem and tried to diagnose the problem. He told me that it's either an electrical issue or an issue with the refrigerator itself. I called his references and got an appointment for the next evening. The best part was that Meigs called me within half an hour to check if his references responded or not. When I told him that my appointment is not until next day, he suggested I call an appliance repair guy on the same day so that I will know if it is an issue with my refrigerator. I would give him 100 stars just for that follow-up call. I took his suggestion and called an appliance guy and he concluded that my refrigerator had died and its not an electrical issue. I cannot thank Meigs enough! I was even more surprised that Meigs had remembered my family and it was so nice to have a business care so much about its customers!!

Mande And Adam J.

7/22/2016

I called Meigs a couple years back to install a couple ceiling fans at my townhome and they did a great, clean job. I thought I reviewed them then- guess not- long overdue!

These guys are professional and do a great job. The quality of the work is superb and they really make an effort to do minimize collateral damage.

I called them back this year since San Jose seems to be getting hotter! I needed 2 ceiling fans installed in my upstairs bedrooms. I have an older townhome so there are no celing fixtures only switch activated wall plugs. They installed ceiling fans in both rooms- re-routed and connected the switch to activate the ceiling fan and made the switch outlet an independent live outlet- all of this work and only 2 small holes!

Very Impressed! I highly recommend them!

Jme M.

2/27/2018

We couldn't be any more happier in choosing Hewlett Electric to install LED recessed lighting with dimmers in our home!

From start to finish, we experienced excellent customer service and communication! When we were looking for estimates, Meigs was very informative over the phone. I also asked if we could get somebody to come to our house to see our recessed lighting project and house layout, and he instantly arranged a home visit for Bryan to come by.

Bryan was very clear and informative about our project, and he answered all of our questions. After getting multiple estimates from different electricians, my wife and I both knew that Hewlett Electric were definitely the right people for our project.

Bryan and Alex worked at our house for 3 days; installing a total of 31 canned lights with dimmers. They were always on time, and they always cleaned up at the end of the day. Bryan and Alex are very professional and extremely knowledgeable in what they do; they could probably install recessed lighting blindfolded!

We even added a small project for Bryan and Alex to do for us on top of our original project, and they more than willingly completed that for us as well!

Thanks again Hewlett Electric, our house is so bright now; installing the LED recessed lighting with dimmers made a HUGE difference in our home! We made the right choice choosing you guys, and we will definitely be using you for all our future electrician needs!

Karthik G.

8/14/2017

Meigs gave a good quote and was good with communication and setting up of the schedule.
Bryan and team [ 3 people] came to add 7 recess lights in my house. They knew their work. They took a lot of time to identify studs and plan. As a result there was less number of holes to patch at my home. They also fixed a receptacle in my Kitchen Island for free.

Christine S.

6/21/2015

Working with Hewlett Electric was an absolute pleasure and I can definitely say my new house is 100% more beautiful and efficient because of them.

I had them do quite a bit of work which including demoing old incandescent and halogen lights and installing all LED. They also took down 2 hideous chandeliers and replaced them with new ones I'd purchased. I have 20 foot ceilings and one chandelier was an enormous piece of track lighting so this was not easily done. They also replaced nearly all of the outlet and switch plate covers because they were painted an aweful color.

The crew was always early and very personable to work with. I honestly felt like I could've left my newborn baby (if I had one) with them; that's how much I trusted them. They do get a bit booked up but that is because they are so good at what they do. Their work is quality and they are extremely fair with their prices. I will not go anywhere else for electrical in the future.

I S.

10/09/2017 12:00:00 SA

Hewlett Electric is the best.

To a one they are extremely diligent, conscientious, knowledgeable, punctual, timely, respectful, friendly, and funny. They also guarantee their work besides!!

They came when they said they would to do the estimate. The estimate was written with a diagram and each service was itemized. They scheduled the work in advance and told me how long it would take. Then the work took exactly how long they estimated it would, they listened to what I wanted, and did beautiful work. Yay!!!

They went above and beyond (10+ stars) as well. For instance, they helped me find and schedule plaster finish guys AND even came back after the painter just to hang a pendant light.

Other reviewers mention the price. When I interviewed/got estimates from other electricians, Hewlett's prices were in the same range. When I interviewed handymen, their estimates were much less.

Denise A.

04/12/2019 12:00:00 SA

This should be a 6 STAR! I have used Hewlett Electric now 2 x for projects at the house both big and small. The quality of service and workmanship is above and beyond. Meigs, Bryan and Alex are skilled, intelligent (super important for big jobs) problem solvers and perfectionists. They stand by their work and work with your schedule to get the job done on time. Bryan went above and beyond on my kitchen project standing in for me and directing others as he knew the job lay out while I was working. I trust them to be at my home without me having to sit there and micromanage. I think this is key! They are licensed, responsible and caring human beings first and masters at their craft second.
Thank you for helping me with my kitchen remodel and working within my budget. I am forever grateful and look forward to referring many people to you.

Kirk E.

12/26/2018

Very responsive and excellent craftsmanship! Brian really knew his stuff! Meigs was great in lining things up and fitting us into their calendar at the last minute. A 220v dryer switch was installed along with two ceiling lights and can lighting replacements with updated switches. Reasonably priced in fact they saved us a ton what would have otherwise been shocking price wise to run new lines. We're amped up over the work they did for us!

Merritt K.

12/14/2018

I received a call back within minutes and they gave an excellent recommendation of calling PG&E first and then also passed along 2 other referrals. SO nice. Give them a call!

Yan Z.

11/10/2018 12:00:00 SA

We've had their service twice
They did a great job on our house to change the two prongs to the three prongs
Patched up good and quick service

Laura S.

2/13/2019

I own a business in San Jose and was desperate for help. I called this company and spoke with someone from there. TOTALLY helpful. He could not help me that same day which I needed. BUT he asked me a couple of questions and walked me through something on my circuit breaker. HE SAVED MY LIFE THAT DAY!

In this day and age....wow. WOW. And so I send him a little thank you and publicly wanted to give a high five to him! Good, old fashioned customer service lives at Hewlett Electric!!!!!

Brian L.

07/05/2018 12:00:00 SA

I had a 10-minute interaction with Hewlett (Mike). I called, left a voicemail. He called 5 minutes later with a couple of referrals given he's booked out until August and great honesty on their services/comparisons. I must say, should I need a job done in the future I'd definitely give these guys a call, based purely on the level of responsiveness and customer service, even for my very small job. Thanks guys!

Yedda L.

10/21/2018

My tenant had a problem with dimming lights in multiple rooms of the house. I called another company before I called Hewlett, and the other company was extremely rude and wanted to charge me $300 minimum over the phone. Then I called up Hewlett Electric, and Meigs advised me to call up PG&E first and have them come out to determine if the problem was on their end. He told me that a call from PG&E would be free, and that doing so would avoid my being charged some exorbitant fee by an electrician who wouldn't even be able to fix a PG&E problem.

I did exactly what Meigs advised, and lo and behold, PG&E determined that a small animal had chomped its way through one of the wires coming into the house. They fixed it up for free, my tenants are happy, and I am thrilled with Hewlett Electric. This is a company that goes out of its way to help customers. Very impressed.

Sam K.

1/15/2018

I contacted Hewlett Electric for a relatively small job: replacing two outdoor lights and adding a protective cover to my outdoor outlet. Hewlett Electric was able to return my call within 1 hour of requesting a quote. What I really appreciated about Hewlett Electric is their honesty and professionalism. They immediately let me know that the job is a bit small for them, which would probably not warrant their cost since they are a bigger shop. They generously offered a referral to another shop, which is also a 5-star Yelp-rated shop that is more suitable for my job. I appreciated so much their kind gesture and professionalism. I will definitely come back to Hewlett Electric in the future for bigger jobs. Their attitude is a testament to the kind of quality work that they do.

Steve G.

4/30/2020

I interacted with him on the phone for some minor issues. He was tremendously helpful and kind. He was not afraid to spend time on the phone and eager to help. For further problems, I would definitely higher him.

Chris J.

01/08/2019 12:00:00 SA

I called and left a message looking for a quote. I got a prompt call back from Meig with some referrals since he was booked out longer than I could wait. He then spoke with me for nearly an hour giving me free advice on the best way to solve my problem, even after he suggested I reach out to other electricians. After we hung up, he continued to do additional research, and then CALLED ME BACK a couple hours later and gave me more information for free. What a rock star! Nicest electrician I've spoken with. Make Hewlett Electric your first call.

Michelle Y.

1/17/2020

Highly professional! I just moved to the area and didn't know any electricians. I looked on yelp and Hewlett Electric was #1 so I called this morning for some electrical work (replacing outlets to GFI, venting/wiring in the attic). They called back within a minute or two as they were on the other line. Luckily they had a cancellation this morning and were able to send Bryan within an hour. Bryan was extremely professional and respectful of the home, and took the time to explain what he was doing every step of the way. I felt completely in the loop about the repairs and replacements done in my home. I would not hesistate to recommend them! I'm so glad I now know of a great electrician for all of my future electrical needs!

Michelle C.

3/23/2016

I cannot say enough good things about the work these folks do, so completely awesome. Hire them today. I had them come out and replace my breaker panel inside the house, wire up a bunch of can lights in my kitchen and livingroom, and install an EV charger in the garage.

Meigs came out to take a look at the projects and give me a quote, he was thorough and very friendly. He didn't try to oversell me on any work, and gave me his opinion when he didn't think certain upgrades were worth the money. I really appreciated his honesty and his detailed quote. He made sure that I understood when the crew would come out, confirmed the date while he was in the house, and left me with a short to-do list so I was ready when they arrived. Awesome!

Bryan, Alex and Luis showed up for 3 days straight, and were very friendly. We had some complications about where the lights could be placed because of ductwork in the ceiling, and they were all very helpful in weighing the options with me. They gave opinions when I asked and I were extremely helpful overall.

Now let me comment on their precise workmanship. The first night I arrived home to find 2 can lights installed in one area and one very small hole above the switch, no other mark in the ceiling. I fully expected much more wallboard repair work would have been needed. All of their work was precise, well measured and clean. No complaints at all. They covered all furniture, and swept and vacuumed everything when they were done. I couldn't have asked for more.

The EV charger was a difficult job as it needed upgraded wiring and my garage is detached. The work they did there was completely functional and beautiful.

I would recommend this company to anyone needing any electrical work done, you are in good hands with these guys!

Ezra N.

07/07/2016 12:00:00 SA

The name of the company might scare you a bit... but no, they are not the size of Hewlett-Packard. In fact Hewlett Electric is a small enough family owned business that cares to be personable to their clients.

I asked for online quotes for recessed lightnings installation to a few providers from yelp, and Meighs from Hewlett was the only one who sent me a quick ballpark quote with actual numbers instead of being vague.

The quote was great, and the installation was great too! The lights and the dimmer were all installed in a few hours, completed before lunch time.

Glad that I found this company, and I'd recommend them to anyone that needs electrical work done.

Mage L.

3/30/2015

They gave us an estimate of $150 per outlet (since we had a crawlspace), and stuck to that estimate. 3 outlets grounded, $450 total, no extra fees or costs added on at the last minute. They did good work, reasonably quick, and cleaned up afterwards, and left no marks on the floors or walls. Everything looks good as new.

My only problem is they showed up early, and I was still in the shower. :( But that's more my fault than theirs, I shouldn't be such a lazy bum. But when you make your appointment, be prepared for them to show up 20-30 minutes earlier.

PinkBoots B.

05/09/2018 12:00:00 SA

They were booked out until June and I could not use their service, but the owner was awesome! He gave me two referrals and spend time to talk to me about the job I was requesting. Fantastic customer service! I plan to use them next time we have another job.

Andrew C.

06/07/2018 12:00:00 SA

Got a quick and professional referral. They were fully booked for two months, but they gave me a referral to another high quality electrician in under a two hours. Very responsive and professional.

Jonquil M.

01/09/2018 12:00:00 SA

Knowledgable, nice, reliable people. We did recessed lighting in a couple rooms. They were friendly, punctual, did a great job.

Mike S.

12/20/2014

We had a great experience working with Hewlett Electric. I emailed them on their web-site and heard back from Meigs in about an hour. We discussed our request to have under cabinet LED lighting installed in our kitchen and Meigs gave me a quote over the phone. He even gave a great recommendation on where to purchase the equipment needed for the job. We scheduled a time for Hewlett to come out in a week to do the work. Meigs called me a couple of days later and let me know that they had an opening sooner, which we were able to accommodate.

Kurt showed up on time and did a great job with replacing the LED under cabinet lights and wall switch. I worked out a deal with Meigs and Kurt to have them change out a bathroom fan while Kurt was on-site. Kurt was able to handle this last minute request as well.

Here is the BEST part...When Kurt was packing up to leave he noticed that our rain gutters in front of our house were over flowing (He was on-site during one of the Winter storms in December '14). Kurt offered to help remove the debris from the gutter and got up on his ladder to pull out the leaves and mud that were the source of the clog. Now THAT is what I call customer service!! I highly recommend Hewlett Electric for their electrical expertise, pricing and quality customer service.

Corey G.

10/24/2014

This is an excellent, well-run business that I would give 10 stars if I had the opportunity. They are really that good. We had Hewlett Electric install recessed lighting in our living room and it couldn't have been done any better, from the way they were able to give us the time and information we needed to make a good decision all the way through to the installation. If you are looking for a fantastic business that backs up their work and has great customer service, then you don't need to look further.

We had spoken to a number of contractors prior to going with Hewlett Electric. In fact, since this company has such wonderful and consistently high reviews on Yelp, it was not difficult to make the decision to go with them. Thankfully, we were not disappointed.

Gary and Kurt came out to do the work. Originally, we had a good idea of how many lights we wanted installed and the location for where they would be installed. However, after talking for over 90 minutes about what we wanted, it was clear that our original ideas were not as clear and effective as what Gary and Kurt had suggested. This all happened while I was at work and my wife was home, serving as the project manager. Gary and Kurt suggested to my wife that we should think it over because they wanted my wife and I to be sure of where and what we wanted installed. It was a pretty big job and they wanted us to be comfortable with the decision.

Here's where their customer service is so incredible. They told my wife to think about it and they would come back another day after we made a decision. Fearing that they would not get paid for the day because we needed more time for my wife to contact me and for us to make that decision, she told them that she felt bad and that perhaps we should just go with our original idea because we wanted the lights anyhow and she didn't think it was fair to just cancel on them. But what Gary and Kurt said was so uplifting. They told my wife to not worry about whether they got paid, there would be some kind of work that they could still do that day, and that the most important thing was for us to be happy and to make an informed decision.

I don't find many businesses that are willing to sacrifice a sale in the short term in order for the customer to feel they made the right decision in the long term. But that's what Gary and Kurt did. They were great examples of listening to the customer and making sure that the customer had all the facts before making a decision.

And that's one example of a well-run establishment. Thank you Hewlett Electric, and also Gary and Kurt, for your wonderful work.

j n.

5/30/2019

Am very impressed with Hewlett Electric and Meigs. I needed some help on a big electrical job (a whole house new electrical installation). Because Hewlett was booked out for weeks, Meigs gave me the name and number of a highly rated competitor and took the time to advise me on my questions regarding how to address the electrical issues. The next time my house needs electrical work, I will definitely call Hewlett Electric. Thanks to Meigs!

Chris Y.

9/28/2016

I would highly recommend Hewlett Electric.

I started by sending an email to Meigs asking for an estimate. Meigs replied back with a very clear and precise estimated costs for the project I have (it was weeks before we actually got the key to the house).

Once I got the key, I contacted Meigs and set up a time for him to come by to take a look and get a more accurate quote. Meigs came by and provided a quote which I agreed to right away. He also scheduled a time for his crew to come and start the work. He estimated the work would take about 4 days. I felt very comfortable with Meigs' approach and sincerity, so I did not even bother trying to get any other quotes from other vendors.

The day the crew was scheduled to work, I was not at the house. I got a text message from Meigs in the evening that the crew installed 14 recessed lights on that day. When I went to the house, I was so happy with the work.

I finally met the crew on the second day they worked on the project. I spoke with Bryan to confirm all the items we needed to get done and just like Meigs, I immediately felt very comfortable that I made the right decision in trusting Hewlett Electric to work on the project.

Instead of 4 days as estimated, the crew completed the project in 2 days. Bryan walked me through the items at the end to make sure that all items were completed and working. He even shared a few tips about electrical things per his experience.

They also accept credit card payment without any extra charge.

We are very happy with Hewlett Electric works at our place and will definitely contact them again for any of our future electrical projects we have.

Surya N.

2/20/2018

I'm considering to do recessed lighting in my house. I had called Hewlett Electric and Meigs returned my call back. In addition to the quote, he gave a ton of information and answered all my general questions. Since i was in a rush to get it done, he referred me to a few folks as he had a booked schedule.
Can't believe someone spending 15 mins upfront and helping out without charging a dime. 5 stars just for such positive experience.

Matthew C.

02/01/2018 12:00:00 SA

The team over at Hewlett electric is amazing. There's a reason they have as many 5 star reviews as they do. We had 12 recessed lights installed as well as a 50A EV charger and grounding wires run to all outlets.

Meigs was prompt in calling me back and was able to set up a quote and even start work within three days! Bryan and Alex were on-time and great people to have working on your house. Super pleasant guys who knew their stuff, did the work well and you felt like you were getting a deal. The quote a a little on the higher side of the other contractors we'd looked at but the speed and quality of the work was worth it.

100% recommend them

Chris K.

12/24/2014

Wow these guys are GREAT! Had some new circuits to wire into my house and not only was Meigs very communicative, his team was punctual (actually showed up 30m early, after Meigs called to ask if that was ok) and they worked with me throughout the job to do exactly what I wished (which is tricky, I have an old Victorian with a lot of interesting maintenance issues.) They even took an interest in figuring out where other circuits were going in my mini-Winchester house.

I'll be using them again in future work!

Sarah S.

08/08/2016 12:00:00 SA

This review is for my initial meeting with them and not their work. The staff was friendly and helpful. My estimator arrived on time and did a great job going over every option and cost that was available. In the end their prices for the work not terrible but was quite a bit more than the electrician I ended up using. Since the job involved 15+ recessed lights, 8 ceiling fixtures, 200 Amp panel upgrade, E/V car charger and wiring of a garage plus misc additional work the difference added up to thousands.

Sean R.

11/01/2017 12:00:00 SA

Meigs and his team might not the cheapest option, but they're clean, friendly, communicative and stand behind their work. They were able to squeeze me in between two larger projects and installed 16 can lights throughout my house, moved two light switches, grounded an outlet in my garage and installed a new outlet in my kitchen all in one day. Highly recommended, worth the price, worth the wait.

benito l.

9/24/2019

I picked Hewlett Electric from the Yelp reviews....glad I did. Although they were busy they managed to squeeze me in. Its so hard now a days to even get someone to show up. One of their best assets are their communications, always keeping me informed on what time they would show up and how long the job would take. Brian's the best, we found our electrician for life.....5 stars are not enough....make it 10!

Kevin T.

7/29/2019

We had an emergency situation, and although Meigs and team were completely booked, he took the time to leave me a voicemail with a few referrals.

Harshita G.

9/16/2019

I did not get to work with Megis, but he was so helpful. He gave me references and quick to respond. I hope we get him to work with us soon enough.

Attila B.

08/12/2017 12:00:00 SA

Meigs, Bryan, and the crew were fantastic. When I first called Meigs, he said they were fully booked for a couple of weeks, but then as soon as another job got postponed, he called me and they ended up starting on my project the very next day. I needed several outlets in my new-to-me house grounded, plus I wanted a dedicated circuit for my home theater. In the end, they did all that, plus ran a new circuit for the microwave (which was sharing a breaker with half the house, they found), fixed a bunch of mis-wired outlets and light switches, and pulled some low-voltage cables through the walls for networking and cable TV. They were super nice, punctual, thorough, and showed exceptional attention to detail. I would work with them any day. Couldn't recommend them enough!

Qi L.

9/30/2016

This team is amazing. I called to request an electrician to fix my garage electricity. I need someone ASAP. Not only were they able to come earlier than their predicted time, the serviceman was wonderfully suddenly and polite. Then went on to diagnose and fix the problem in a matter of minutes.

Super awesome, super helpful. I will definitely be coming back to Hewlett Electric in the future. Highly recommended.

Andrew P.

03/12/2016 12:00:00 SA

I had Hewlett Electric upgrade my breaker panel, wire my attic for overhead lights, add a junction box for an outside spotlight, and add a junction box for an overhead light in my laundry room. I got several quotes and theirs wasn't the cheapest, but it was completely reasonable.

Meigs spent almost an hour on the phone with me explaining their approach, what they would need to do, and answering all my questions. Awesome!

Bryan, Alex, and Luis showed up on-time both days and were friendly and fun. They teased each other mercilessly while working, which was very funny. They take a lot of pride in their work, so they were happy to answer questions, explain what they were doing, and generally indulge a curious homeowner.

I had done some research on upcoming changes in the electrical code, so I discussed this with Bryan. Rather than being annoyed or rolling his eyes, he thought it was great! He went through it all with me and we decided to use quite a few GFCI and DFCI breakers so that my whole system is code-compliant in advance of the new changes without me having to replace a bunch of receptacles. Despite not being sold on the benefits, they also happily installed a Type 2 Surge Protective Device (SPD), a.k.a. whole-house surge protector, in the panel.

I also had them re-route a bunch of wiring in the attic that a previous owner had just strewn across the floor. This involved cutting up some of the plywood sub-flooring, routing and stapling the cables, then screwing the plywood back down. They cut it such that they could just put the plywood right back - you can't even tell anything was changed.

Bryan even arranged to have a friend take his kids to school so that he could come early on the day that the county inspector was due, in order to install the last few breakers that had to be ordered and double-check that everything was ready to go. The inspection was a breeze!

These guys do neat, professional work. There was one little oopsie in that the drywall saw poked a small hole in the other side of the wall while they were cutting out to make room for the new panel. They immediately told me what happened, apologized, and plastered the hole.

The only complaint I can even come up with is that their final clean-up could have been a bit more careful, but I am really nitpicking here. They vacuumed and cleaned up 95% of the mess, but I did find a few stray bits of drywall, some stripped wire insulation, and a powdering of drywall dust. Not a big deal.

I will use these guys in the future for any electrical work I need done.

Lauren M.

1/18/2014

Electrical stuff is complicated and not something you want to be doing yourself (unless you really know what you're doing) or trusting to a company because they are the cheapest option... THESE are the guys you want working on your electrical. They have a lot of experience and do a really thorough job while keeping you informed.

When we bought our house originally 4 years ago, we had Hewlett re-wire the whole house and ground all the outlets as it was super outdated with cloth wiring or something like that. They did a great job and it's been working well since. So when we wanted to update our house this year with recessed lighting throughout, we called them back up.

These guys showed up on time and even finished the job earlier than schedule. They coordinated with the guys who were removing our popcorn ceiling. They billed us $100 less than the quote because they said they had built in $100 in case of an unforeseen issues and there were none. We had them take down 2 ceiling fans, replace another ceiling fan and add about 30 cans throughout the house. You can tell that they love what they do- really friendly and fun group of guys.

Our ceilings now look fantastic and the lighting makes the house look so much better.
Bonus: you can pay by credit card so I racked up some points/miles too :)

Mandy H.

03/10/2017 12:00:00 SA

After looking for so many electricians for months, we finally found Meigs. Careful, proper and thoughtful are the first impression we get from Meigs, he is even the only one who takes notes during my phone inquiry!

He helps us walk through all the complicated and troublesome permit application progress in the City Hall and our HOA. He calls and emails us everytime some progress has made, his dedicate to work makes every step an ease. We have them installed recess lights and created an electric outlet for our dryer, the jobs his crew has done is fantastic and neat, they cleaned up all the mess before leaving. After that, Meigs called for follow up and a man showed up quickly after we told him the lights in the kitchen were flashing, everything were fixed and done properly after all.

I can't say enough goodness about Meigs and his crews, 5 stars + thumbs up for them and the service. If you are still shopping around finding the right electrician, just stop and call Meigs!!!!

Brian V.

12/09/2013 12:00:00 SA

We blew a circuit and our regular electrician wasn't answering.

Gary came out immediately, and showed me where the MAIN circuit breaker was (not the one in our building). I switched the switch, on came our electric.

He could have charged me a trip fee, a minimum fee, a fee fee. But he didn't. Will I use them in the future?

Absolutely.

Karrie H.

10/19/2016

We are very impressed with Hewlett Electric. Meigs got back to us within an hour to schedule an appointment for a quote. He was here the next day and came up with a beautiful solution for installing our pool table fixture. Two days later, Bryan, Alex and Luis came to install the fixture. The quality of the installation was excellent and they were very professional and personable. I would highly recommend them for any electrical work!

Thanks guys! Karrie and Chris

barry k.

5/29/2020

my electrical problem is something that Hewlett does not handle, however Meig was AWESOME! he talked me through the issues, pros and cons of changing the breaker box vs monitoring it. he stressed getting several quotes ( and he did refer me to another company , Voltz, who was also terrific) and offered himself as a sounding board for advice re this issue in the future if i had questions. i can hardly wait for my next electrical disaster so i can call Meig and actually have him do some work for us.

A V.

11/03/2014 12:00:00 SA

Would recommend these guys any time. They came over to install 240V for my electric car. Very professional and very good. They made sure it works, and explained the whole process.
Here is the icing in the cake. I called them to fix a problem caused by Dick's antenna who shorted a line , while installing TV. They not only came on 1 hr notice, once I said I had kids. They also fixed the wall mounting of the TV properly.
I would call them any time.

Thanks guys for saving the day. Sorry for posting the review late.

David H.

3/24/2016

While I did not actually receive service from these guys, I requested a quote and received a response within minutes that expressed they were not doing the type of work that I needed. They then proceeded to refer me to someone else who might be able to do it. 5 stars for the excellent customer service!

Viswa A.

2/16/2019

I didn't do my project with Hewlett as they were booked through March but Meigs was awesome. He took time in understanding my project answered all and several questions and referred to another solid electrician.

Diane V.

02/11/2019 12:00:00 SA

Impressed by this business. After hours of playing phone tag with my thermostat company troubleshooting, they told me I needed an electrician. Called Hewlett for a quote - they called back within 5 minutes, explained I'd most likely have an HVAC issue, but gave me a brief explanation and sent two referrals in case it was truly an electrical issue. Fixed the problem myself in the next ten minutes. In my experience, this is exactly how the most knowledgeable and trustworthy tradespeople run their businesses. Won't hesitate to call when I genuinely need work done

T Y.

12/18/2013

I planned to buy a far infrared sauna and the unit required a dedicated 120V 20A outlet. Meigs was not the first electrician to give me a quote and consultation. However, he was the first one to point out that I did not really need any work done. You could also say he was the only person to point that out because I didn't ask for any more quotes. Meigs mentioned that all bathrooms should have a 20A circuit. As long as nothing else was drawing power from any of the outlets of _all_ bathrooms, the sauna usage would be fine.

Meigs is personable, honest and fair. Unfortunately, after his advice, I did not have a real job for him. However, if one comes up, I would not hesitate to call Meigs again.

Joyce C.

10/07/2015 12:00:00 SA

I'm still waiting for 2 more quotes from other companies but must said so far Meigs, the manager really impressed me. Came to my house in Morrison Ave on time, discussed our needs and provided an estimate to us in an hour. My boyfriend have more Qs, emailed Meigs, he replied!! I like the customer service. Quote was higher then we expected. But customer service so far is great

M L.

11/01/2013 12:00:00 SA

Meigs is awesome. He is honest and spends a lot of time assessing your needs. He comes out and checks out what you need so you'd get a very accurate quote. He isn't like the others who ask you to describe what you need over the phone.

Great, friendly electrician. Really knows his stuff. Highly recommended.

Shaina C.

10/05/2016 12:00:00 SA

Although they weren't able to help, because they are booked, I appreciated how fast they emailed back and for the recommendations to other companies.

Asad A.

9/21/2016

Asked for a quote through yelp, and they emailed me back to let me know that while they wouldn't be able to help, here were a couple of referrals they had. Really appreciate the follow up even though you couldn't help!

Vanvy H.

1/19/2016

Two years later, and the company is solid as a rock. Meigs, true professional that he is, remembers us and was so responsive and helpful. He was booked solid but sent us Luis, who is just as wonderful and helped us replace a bad switch. Love, love, love this company! Thank you, Meigs!

Flora W.

3/19/2019

They don't provide the service I requested and they were booked out for several weeks, however, I was given a couple referrals. The person I spoke with was very helpful and courteous.

Y R.

03/03/2019 12:00:00 SA

Great customer service troubleshooting a residential wiring mystery. Bryan came out on time, estimated the job on the spot and got it repaired the same day when it turned out to be something minor.

Carrie B.

01/01/2013 12:00:00 SA

The Yelp reviews don't lie. This is a fantastic business and they do great work.

I had them replace a really tacky gold chandelier in my living room with track lighting.

Meigs came out for a quote, and I was able to get the repair done that same day.

They are professional, and the work is outstanding. They stand by their quote, and they are not out to screw anyone over. Very honest, and I would totally use them again.

Ramesh S.

11/14/2018

Wow, this guy is Awesome. He returned my call in 5 mins to say that we are out of his service area, but helped me rectify the problem on the phone. Just needed GFI reset. Awesome guys. They go above and beyond normal customer service.

Laurie H.

2/18/2019

I would highly recommend these guys. Meigs is wonderful on the phone, as opposed to the other contractors I called who never even returned my calls. He returned my call within 10 minutes and took a long time explaining what I most likely needed to have done and the cost. Then Brian and Alex came out and they were wonderful. Knowledgeable, professional and just all around nice guys! They had already been to Home Depot and picked up the new fixtures that I needed and swiftly installed them. They also took the time to answer a few questions I had about my kitchen can lights. And I found the cost very reasonable.

Donovan M.

4/26/2013

Over the years I have hired several contractors for my home and not sure if it is just bum luck but I have had major issues with nearly all of them. Meigs Hewlett is the first guy that not only took the time to get the job done right, but he also checked back later to make sure my wife and I were completely happy.

Not only is he the nicest, most trustworthy guy I have ever worked with, he takes the time to explain everything he plans on doing and why he did it.

To give just one example of how strong the customer service is, I had called to ask him a question about some electrical work I did on my own with a switch. He actually stopped by on his way home and looked over my work. He gave some input and let me know that the box I was using in the wall was probably not the best and that i should use a different type. I'm so glad i called him. The funny thing is that when i tried to pay him for stopping by, he said...don't worry about it and that he wanted to make sure I did it right. He wouldn't take my money!

Top notch guy all around and I would not hesitate having him do any electrical work for us.

Brandi C.

01/08/2014 12:00:00 SA

If I could give them 20 stars I would!

I have used Hewlett Electric for a few projects now. They are honest, reliable, informative and always do a great job.

I originally called HE based on their many 5 star Yelp reviews and I'm so happy I did. They are now my go-to electricians!

Michelle A.

08/01/2010 12:00:00 SA

We called them on Sunday and left a message about our project. They called back within 5 minutes to let us know they are booked up for two weeks and wanted us to know that up front. VERY PROFESSIONAL and another great indicator (beyond all these other great Yelp reviews) that these guys understand good customer service.

We will use them in the future when we have more time and they do as well.

Victor P.

11/19/2012

Meigs came by and gave a quote and a work order on a house my wife and I are moving into. Bryan (business partner) came by and fixed an open neutral, added an outlet, and grounded a bunch of outlets.

The work is top notch, strictly professional. give great competitve prices, they stick by their quote, explain everything thoroughly and they do top quality work. I would highly recommend them to anyone for electrical work. They know their stuff.

They have a minimum 200 dollar call charge for the type of work I was doing, as 2 people were involved.

Why 5 stars from me:
Do they fulfill their job with integrity? - yes (2 stars)
Do i like the food/service - would I use them / eat there again? - yes (+1 star)
Would I unreservedly recommend them to friends? - yes (+1 star)
Are they crème de la crème / peerless? - yes (+1 star)

Kamila S.

01/07/2013 12:00:00 SA

This is the kind of experience where at the end of it you say
This world is still ok!
People like Meigs who did not only call before he came but came right on time and spend over half an hour to try to figure out the problem.
Said at the end that if it was my house I wouldn't do anything .
it cost way more than its worth..
2 Electricians before gave me an estimate for a new panel at cost of close to $5000 and told me if I don't do it soon a fire could happen while you are sleeping.
God bless honest people like him.

John R.

07/01/2013 12:00:00 SA

Meigs was totally booked up for a month but when a spot opened up sooner, he called me back immediately but by then I had found a replacement electrician.
So although I didn't end up using his services, he gets top marks for responsiveness.

Luke T.

5/21/2012

I had Megis and Bryan come out to my house to look at some electrical problems I was having.

After listening to my description of the problem and entertaining my hunches, Megis and Bryan got to work and tightened a loose wire in my breaker box, replaced a faulty GFI, removed another GFI from a daisy chain of GFIs which was causing the GFI to trip. They also diagnosed a bad irrigation system. They did all of this on the same Saturday I called them.

I thought the work was good, and the price reasonable.

Megis also stressed to me at the time and in a follow-up phone call that if I had any problems not to hesitate to call. He was very clear to let me know that my satisfaction was important to them and that he would take care of me should I have any further problems.

I can recommend Hewlett Electric with confidence.

Michael S.

12/19/2018

I called due to our lights dimming when other appliances come on. He returned my call within an hour. He suggested I call pg&e as it sounded like their issue. He was 100% correct! I appreciate his integrity and would recommend him.

Shaun K.

11/01/2011 12:00:00 SA

Work: Running cables along the attic and through walls to new rooms.

First off, the entire crew is extremely friendly, respectful, and helpful. Not only are they pleasant to deal with, but they are all efficient, punctual, professional, and willing to explain in detail the work they are doing. On top of it all, their pricing is very fair (had a few estimates before choosing Hewlett) and they will recommend the best options to you (whether it brings them business or not, at least in my dealings with them).

My experience was a bit unique as I had them come out twice to run the cables into rooms that previously had no outlets, through the attic. The first time they came out and ran the wires cleanly with no hitch. They finished in less then a few hours even though the work was fairly extensive through a small attic and inbetween different walls. But I asked them to use an old wire that I had to save some money, since long wires can be expensive (huge mistake). We tested the televisions and everything worked fine before they left.

Within a couple days, I was having some issues with internet. I had Comcast come out and test the wiring in multiple places and found that the cable I had provided could not handle the bandwidth high speed internet needed (felt pretty stupid at this point). I called up Meigs and asked for his advice and how much it would cost to re-run the wire. He gave me the options and told me he would re-run the wire for FREE!!!

They came out again within a few days and re-ran the wire within an hour, again cleanly and without any issues. We tested everything a bit more thoroughly this time and found no issues. Now everything works great, and I couldn't be more happy. I highly recommend Hewlett Electric if you are looking for a fair, professional electrician you can trust. At the very least, they will give you great advice!

Gene C.

9/29/2015

We wanted to ground a few two prong receptacles in our house. Other electrical contractors we called would not give estimates over the phone, and after their site visits we would walk away with a quote for thousands of dollars to completely overhaul the entire house's electrical system. What?!?!?

I found Hewlett through Yelp. They quoted me straight up with no BS or upsell. The technicians who performed the work were extremely knowledgeable, professional, and very willing to answer questions for us as skittish homeowners. They explained the work that had to be performed, were patient and helpful in answering my questions, and did not talk down to us, or treat us like idiots. Their card is the only electrician card on our fridge now, because we have definitely tossed everyone else's.

Philip C.

10/18/2011

Work: installed 3 ceiling fans

Meigs and his crew did a great job for us. The work was high quality, very detail-oriented, and done in a timely fashion. The price was also very reasonable.

They even took the time to answer questions we had about a completely different topic (track lighting). If we ever get off our lazy butts and decide on a lighting solution for our living room, we will certainly give Meigs a call.

Mathew S.

4/26/2010

I called them today morning because of my dishwasher electric/garbage disposal outlet not working....and Brian came within 1hour.....I was very impressed by
their quick turnaround. He solved the problem within an hour.
Turned out it was the neutral wire that had become loose in the main electric panel....
Very good service from Brian....
I am very satisfied and will highly recommend them.

Karen N.

12/17/2012

Great guys to work with. Thought I had already Yelped them for work they did in the summer of 2012. They replaced an electrical panel, a few GFCI outlets, installed a light in a dim room prior to our move in into a home we had purchased.

Meigs came out and quoted the job. Bryan and Kurt came out and did the work. They were amazing. They did a great job on the panel. most impressive was the work they did on the installing the light . They fished the wall and ceiling and were minimally invasive. They cut 3 access points, the switch, the light fixture, and one other spot to center the light in the room! Incredible!

I would call them back in a heart beat!

Han K.

10/11/2012 12:00:00 SA

Meigs solved a mystery problem I was having with fluorescent lamps in my kitchen. For some reason they were burning out far sooner than they were supposed to.

I called Hewlett based upon their reviews on Yelp. Meigs came out looked at the burned out fluorescent lamps and did some investigating. He hypothesized that the original electrician who had wired my lamps gave me the wrong wattage for the bulbs. Meigs disassembled one of the recessed lamp sockets to be absolutely sure. Sure enough, hidden from my view was the wattage.

Not only is Meigs on time, courteous, and honest, he is also willing to think a bit harder than any other electrician I know to solve quirky problems, and has the skills to properly implement and verify his solutions!

I am digging up his business card to call him again as I write this!

Brad L.

8/24/2015

I've used these guys on a couple different home projects. VERY responsive, honest and offer competitive pricing. Meigs is great to work with. I dealt with Bryan on the last project and he was awesome. He took the time to explain things to me and was very responsive over the phone and text. He even came on a Sunday to finish up on something very minor. They have a customer for life!

Keri R.

4/21/2010

I adore Meigs and Brian! I have used them a few times now and have also recommended them to friends. We bought a 100+ year old house a bit over a year ago and needless to say there were quite a few things to be done. They are very fair in pricing, and do excellent work. They always make sure that you are 100% satisfied.

They are so awesome that I find myself walking around my home just looking to see if there is anything else I could have them come by and do. No job is too big or small for them.

They are very clean, always on time and will almost always call when they are on their way to the site. I can't wait until I can figure out something else to hire them for.

Keri R.

Brian D.

4/17/2015

I wish I could give this company a rating higher than 5 stars. I called for an estimate to replace the lights under my kitchen cabinets and the owner, Meigs, returned my call within 5 minutes. The estimate was very straight forward and fair, so the appointment was made. Two of Mr. Hewlett's employees arrived at my home on time this morning and completed the work in a very timely fashion. My kitchen counters were spotless after the job and all trash and debris had been removed. Additionally, the employees were friendly and extremely courteous.

After the installers left, I quickly realized that I had forgotten to have another light replaced so I called Mr. Hewlett and explained. I asked if we could schedule another appointment and he kindly said not to worry that he would have one of the installers back at my house within 30 minutes. As in true fashion of this company, the installer was back on time and finished in a flash.

I highly recommend Hewlett Electric. You won't be disappointed.

Max D.

07/01/2016 12:00:00 SA

I cannot say enough good things about this crew. They completed a panel upgrade on my home as well as some other electrical work and repairs. The scope of work ended up being more difficult than originally expected, but they stuck to their original bid price.

Bryan and his crew made sure we had power overnight so that we would be comfortable throughout the upgrade.

Also, my little pet peeve thing, all the boxes and switch plates were installed level and squared to the wall so they would not look off. And, all the screw heads pointed in the same direction. I know this is such a silly thing, but it shows their attention to detail.

They will definitely be on my call list for the next electrical project.

chrissi s.

6/30/2016

Couldn't be any happier with the consultation we had with Meigs at Hewlett. Hubs and I don't know much about how electrical works and we were mistakenly under the impression that a couple of bad switches meant we were on track for a whole house electrical redo. Meigs assessed our issues, gave sound (and educational) advice on what the problem really was ... and advised how to address without needing to pull out all of the aluminum. Meigs is so booked that he can't take our job till August however he recommended a competitor (Voltz) to do the work. So nice to come across a contractor who seemingly isn't in it only for the money or the job but sincerely wanted to assess my issue and give me sound/reassuring advice.

Raymond L.

11/10/2014 12:00:00 SA

Hewlett Electric is a knowledgeable and honest company. I purchased a home recently and right before I moved into my new home, all the outlets in bathroom stopped working. I called several other electricians in San Jose, they all want to charge me a fee to help troubleshoot this problem. Then I was referring to Meigs at Hewlett Electric, he is a very knowledgeable and most important honest electrician in San Jose. He walked me through finding a GFCI circuit in the garage that needed to reset to get all my outlets in the bathroom working. He didn't charge me a dime for helping me found the issue.

This is what other electrician need to learn from this company. You can charge your customer $30 or $50 to troubleshoot a very simple issue but then you don't have that customer trust. For something simple that you think you can help the customer out, you should help them like Meigs at Hewlett Electric. You will earn a lifetime trust from a new customer. This is how you should build your client base. Once again Thank you Meigs!!! I appreciated your time to help me resolve this problem. I know who to call next time when I need an electrician.

Sam W.

01/05/2018 12:00:00 SA

5 stars because Meigs cares. I have my house half black out. Meigs said Hewlett is fully booked for the next week and cannot come to fix it as I wish , but he has already offered me very valuable advice on the phone and by messages.

James L.

7/28/2015

Left a VM and they called back immediately. Very friendly and gave me a couple of referrals for people that could help with my project, (something that most others wouldn't even bother to do). Based off this initial interaction, I can imagine that they have great service. Will keep in mind for the future!

John S.

04/01/2014 12:00:00 SA

I'm giving Meigs and Brian a five star review for excellent customer service.

I hired a builder to manage a 400 square foot addition to my house. He disappeared and stopped returning calls right before the end of the project, when it was clear that my main electrical service (line) needed to be elevated 3 feet to clear the roof.

I ended up calling Meigs (pronounced Maygz) and he came out and gave me a great estimate. These guys work with PG&E and really know how to schedule this kind of work, another contractor told me to expect no electricity overnight while the work was being done.

In the end the electrician (Brian) even climbed up on the roof and trimmed my tree back to allow the service line enough clearance. These guys rock !

Thomas B.

05/12/2010 12:00:00 SA

They were on time and accurate. I had a weird request for them, which they accommodated perfectly. I got in a little over my head and comfort zone with some 3-way switches being hooked up to a home automation system I'm deploying. He made quick work of the switches I needed to have installed, he did everything safely and cleanly.

My appointment was for today between 9 and 10 and he was here right on time. A godsend to people who take the morning off of work to get things like this done. I whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone who needs an electrician for any job - big or small.

Jaime E.

9/27/2014

Hewlett Electric just installed two Minka Aire ceiling fans for us. One of the fans was for the bedroom and was a new installation, the other was a replacement for an existing fan in the dining room. Gary and Kurt did a phenomenal, rock solid, no short cuts installation that we are very happy with. Gary and Kurt were punctual, they had a professional demeanor, appearance, and conscientious work ethic. They were also very tolerant and observant of our pets. Meigs Hewlett, the owner of Hewlett Electric, was an absolute pleasure to do business with. He's super focused on quality work and top notch customer service, which he achieves with ease. The prices are competitive and Hewlett offers a 10% Veterans discount. They also back their work with a generous warranty. -These folks are quite frankly the best contractors we've ever done business with and we highly recommend them-.

S P.

12/08/2015 12:00:00 SA

I had called Hewitt electric for some consultation regarding my home project and Meig is very courteous and great advisor. He is very responsive and understands the customer situation and makes great recommendation

Going forward I will always call him before I take up any electrical project at home

Thanks
Sunil Potnis

Brian D.

4/17/2015

I wish I could give this company a rating higher than 5 stars. I called for an estimate to replace the lights under my kitchen cabinets and the owner, Meigs, returned my call within 5 minutes. The estimate was very straight forward and fair, so the appointment was made. Two of Mr. Hewlett's employees arrived at my home on time this morning and completed the work in a very timely fashion. My kitchen counters were spotless after the job and all trash and debris had been removed. Additionally, the employees were friendly and extremely courteous.

After the installers left, I quickly realized that I had forgotten to have another light replaced so I called Mr. Hewlett and explained. I asked if we could schedule another appointment and he kindly said not to worry that he would have one of the installers back at my house within 30 minutes. As in true fashion of this company, the installer was back on time and finished in a flash.

I highly recommend Hewlett Electric. You won't be disappointed.

Max D.

07/01/2016 12:00:00 SA

I cannot say enough good things about this crew. They completed a panel upgrade on my home as well as some other electrical work and repairs. The scope of work ended up being more difficult than originally expected, but they stuck to their original bid price.

Bryan and his crew made sure we had power overnight so that we would be comfortable throughout the upgrade.

Also, my little pet peeve thing, all the boxes and switch plates were installed level and squared to the wall so they would not look off. And, all the screw heads pointed in the same direction. I know this is such a silly thing, but it shows their attention to detail.

They will definitely be on my call list for the next electrical project.

chrissi s.

6/30/2016

Couldn't be any happier with the consultation we had with Meigs at Hewlett. Hubs and I don't know much about how electrical works and we were mistakenly under the impression that a couple of bad switches meant we were on track for a whole house electrical redo. Meigs assessed our issues, gave sound (and educational) advice on what the problem really was ... and advised how to address without needing to pull out all of the aluminum. Meigs is so booked that he can't take our job till August however he recommended a competitor (Voltz) to do the work. So nice to come across a contractor who seemingly isn't in it only for the money or the job but sincerely wanted to assess my issue and give me sound/reassuring advice.

Raymond L.

11/10/2014 12:00:00 SA

Hewlett Electric is a knowledgeable and honest company. I purchased a home recently and right before I moved into my new home, all the outlets in bathroom stopped working. I called several other electricians in San Jose, they all want to charge me a fee to help troubleshoot this problem. Then I was referring to Meigs at Hewlett Electric, he is a very knowledgeable and most important honest electrician in San Jose. He walked me through finding a GFCI circuit in the garage that needed to reset to get all my outlets in the bathroom working. He didn't charge me a dime for helping me found the issue.

This is what other electrician need to learn from this company. You can charge your customer $30 or $50 to troubleshoot a very simple issue but then you don't have that customer trust. For something simple that you think you can help the customer out, you should help them like Meigs at Hewlett Electric. You will earn a lifetime trust from a new customer. This is how you should build your client base. Once again Thank you Meigs!!! I appreciated your time to help me resolve this problem. I know who to call next time when I need an electrician.

Sam W.

01/05/2018 12:00:00 SA

5 stars because Meigs cares. I have my house half black out. Meigs said Hewlett is fully booked for the next week and cannot come to fix it as I wish , but he has already offered me very valuable advice on the phone and by messages.

James L.

7/28/2015

Left a VM and they called back immediately. Very friendly and gave me a couple of referrals for people that could help with my project, (something that most others wouldn't even bother to do). Based off this initial interaction, I can imagine that they have great service. Will keep in mind for the future!

John S.

04/01/2014 12:00:00 SA

I'm giving Meigs and Brian a five star review for excellent customer service.

I hired a builder to manage a 400 square foot addition to my house. He disappeared and stopped returning calls right before the end of the project, when it was clear that my main electrical service (line) needed to be elevated 3 feet to clear the roof.

I ended up calling Meigs (pronounced Maygz) and he came out and gave me a great estimate. These guys work with PG&E and really know how to schedule this kind of work, another contractor told me to expect no electricity overnight while the work was being done.

In the end the electrician (Brian) even climbed up on the roof and trimmed my tree back to allow the service line enough clearance. These guys rock !

Thomas B.

05/12/2010 12:00:00 SA

They were on time and accurate. I had a weird request for them, which they accommodated perfectly. I got in a little over my head and comfort zone with some 3-way switches being hooked up to a home automation system I'm deploying. He made quick work of the switches I needed to have installed, he did everything safely and cleanly.

My appointment was for today between 9 and 10 and he was here right on time. A godsend to people who take the morning off of work to get things like this done. I whole-heartedly recommend them to anyone who needs an electrician for any job - big or small.

Jaime E.

9/27/2014

Hewlett Electric just installed two Minka Aire ceiling fans for us. One of the fans was for the bedroom and was a new installation, the other was a replacement for an existing fan in the dining room. Gary and Kurt did a phenomenal, rock solid, no short cuts installation that we are very happy with. Gary and Kurt were punctual, they had a professional demeanor, appearance, and conscientious work ethic. They were also very tolerant and observant of our pets. Meigs Hewlett, the owner of Hewlett Electric, was an absolute pleasure to do business with. He's super focused on quality work and top notch customer service, which he achieves with ease. The prices are competitive and Hewlett offers a 10% Veterans discount. They also back their work with a generous warranty. -These folks are quite frankly the best contractors we've ever done business with and we highly recommend them-.

S P.

12/08/2015 12:00:00 SA

I had called Hewitt electric for some consultation regarding my home project and Meig is very courteous and great advisor. He is very responsive and understands the customer situation and makes great recommendation

Going forward I will always call him before I take up any electrical project at home

Thanks
Sunil Potnis

J C.

11/04/2017 12:00:00 SA

Hewlett Electric is a premium contractor and a pleasure to work with. Miegs was super responsive and helpful over the phone, highly recommended!

Caroline F.

09/11/2012 12:00:00 SA

I called Meigs and he came out same day and fixed two small jobs I had for 1/3 price others quoted me. He's efficient, super friendly and gets right in there with enthusiasm to fix the problem. I would call him again in a heartbeat for any electrical help and highly recommend Hewlett Electric services !!

Wohoo, I'm so glad I've found a reliable electrician !! Thanks Megis !

Brad L.

8/26/2014

Our attic fan was making strange noises. The courteous electrician showed up on time, climbed into our attic space (my back problems prevent me from doing this) and determined that the fan could not be repaired. No charge that service. Amazing! We are now looking at fan replacement options and when we decide to replace the fan there is no doubt will call on Hewlett for the install job. Terrific customer service!

Stacy S.

3/30/2015

I needed an electrician in a pinch and saw one of my friends had given this company a great review so I called them. They were able to assist me the same day. The electrician was knowledgable, thorough, punctual and courteous. He was careful to clean up after work he did. They are now my go to electricians. Highly recommended.

Erika M.

09/01/2016 12:00:00 SA

Wow! These guys called me right back! They must be good because they are booked out but they texted me some referrals-amazing service thank you Hewlett Electric

Yelper R.

7/25/2017

I didn't get the chance to work with them. They were booked out so unfortunately our timeframes didn't match up. But the owner was super nice, offered good advice and gave me a few referrals of those he trusted who might be able to do the work sooner. They are insured and have workers comp. for their crew of 4. I would be happy to give him a call if something else comes up.

Danielle H.

12/12/2017 12:00:00 SA

I've been calling around trying to find someone to fix our outdoor outlet we install our Christmas lights into. Because this is such a small job I've had zero call backs. Hewlett called me back immediately, and recognizing this as a small job that wouldn't really meet their minimum charge were able to recommend another electrician who may help me. Great approach and customer service, much appreciated! When I have bigger jobs in the future I will call Hewlett. (I ended up not going with their referral because it was beyond my budget but appreciated the effort nonetheless).

Erin F.

5/18/2017

Working with Meigs, Bryan, Luis and Alex couldn't have been better. Our job went so smoothly and we were so grateful for their professionalism, advice, and kindness. Will definitely recommend to my friends!

Angel A.

04/02/2015 12:00:00 SA

Very professional. I wish more contractors were as passionate about their job as Meigs. He came out and fixed all my outlets in a very efficient and effective manner. Will call him first whenever I need a great electrician

Murat A.

10/23/2016

He was extremely helpful even though he had a busy schedule he helped us troubleshoot over the phone on a sunday night!! We were able to fix our issue. I highly recommend it!

HLee G.

07/11/2014 12:00:00 SA

Where to begin...THIS OUTFIT DEFINES CUSTOMER & QUALITY SERVICE!

I first called Meigs last year when I was told that I needed a dedicated outlet for a microwave. I had a few quotes done and they were all nice enough, but Hewlett got the job because they would be able to squeeze me in before any of the other guys. I'm SO glad. Gary came out at the appointed time and took care of it -- professionally, efficiently, and cleanly.

So when my tenants in San Jose called about an error message on the electric range a few days ago indicating an outlet problem, Meigs was my first call. It was after hours, but he called back within 5 minutes and told me he wouldn't be able to get anyone there for a couple of days, so he gave me 2 referrals! I called both and left messages (after-hours, you see), but then Meigs called back. He found someone for the next day. Brian was there at the appointed time and my tenants just raved about him. The problem wasn't the outlet at all, but the wiring in the range. Brian called me immediately after the site visit, told me EXACTLY what needed to be fixed, and even sent me pictures to show me the burned out wiring. He even told me to be in touch if there were any problems w/the repair guys. AND...since Hewlett couldn't fix the problem, it cost me NOTHING. That's right -- NOTHING.

Long story short, the repair guy (under warranty) was useless and even tried to blame the problem on the installation. I called Meigs to see if he could fix it, but DUH, they're electricians, not appliance repair. But he gets online and gives me the name and number for appliance technicians since they'd be the ones driving around w/the right parts to fix the unit. Then he confirmed EXACTLY what part I needed again to be sure the tech arrived w/what was required for the fix.

Meigs and his team are the REAL DEAL. You'd be nuts to go w/anyone else. And yet, I write this stellar review because they deserve it, but also while possibly shooting myself in the foot. I realize there may come a time when I need help desperately and they'll just be too popular and too busy. Well...all I can say is that if I can wait, I'll wait for Hewlett, absolutely.

Jerry S.

4/29/2014

We ended up not using Hewlett Electric because we were outside their service area. However, Meigs was very helpful in answering my numerous questions and even offered to answer future questions even though he stated we were outside his service area.

I wouldn't hesitate recommending them to friends in the San Jose area.

Alexandra P.

10/08/2014 12:00:00 SA

Where do I begin? Let me start by saying that these guys are AMAZING at what they do! We called a few weeks back and they were booked for a while, so we waited until they were available because we saw how reputable they are. Definitely worth the wait! My husband and I are renovating my mother's house, and we needed ALL of the electrics to be checked and/or updated. They arrived Tuesday at 10 am for a consultation and the crew was here same day by 1 pm. Today is Wednesday and they are finishing up. They have done such an amazing job and are extremely nice, funny people. We have a shy, timid dog and a 16 month-old in the house, and neither were bothered by the noise or crowd. My daughter took naps just fine with them here :) We are so excited for our house to be SAFELY wired, but sad to see these gentleman go. I recommend them to ANYONE who needs an electrician. 5+ stars from this fam bam!

Sindy L.

11/16/2016

I contacted Hewlett Electric about some outlet issues in our San Jose home. I was contacted within less than an hour, and they are all booked up, but they did provide me with some referrals to contact. I really appreciate the prompt service and the referrals without me even asking. I hope to hire Hewlett Electric for our next electrical project.

kimberley t.

11/11/2013 12:00:00 SA

My husband and I were really impressed with these guys. They were responsive, and got back to us quickly. They listened well, and asked great questions, so they knew what we were after. And they helped us understand the best way to get things done. We called them for a couple of things, but after talking with them, were comfortable enough that we expanded the scope quite a bit. They were prompt and professional, and now I have every electrical inconvenience taken care of - I can't believe we waited this long to get it done!

Tim J.

6/28/2014

I wanted to have a outlet installed above my garage door opener since for 18 years I've used a extension cord. They came on time, I joked around with them while they were doing the job and they did a fantastic job. They even fixed a recessed can light for me that has been out of alignment for 18 years!! for no cost.

I can't say enough good things about Hewlett Electric. If you need an electrician, go with these guys. You won't be disappointed .

tom S.

4/30/2014

I ended up having them do a panel upgrade for me a few months back. Continued to provide excellent service. The crew that came out was great, I used their stucco contractor who was good, and the follow up was fantastic. Meigs made sure everything with PG&E was smooth and followed up a couple times to make sure I was happy with the work. Thanks again! The only electrician I'll ever use!

Larry W.

10/22/2014

Replaced my circuit panel and added one dedicated circuit. Meigs took care of the permits, city inspection & PG&E appointments in the same afternoon. He even called back to take $40 off due to the city lowering the permit fee.

Bryan and Alex were the installers. They were friendly and professional. Bryan was accommodating on last-minute changes, and they worked through complications (he made a few runs for parts). They worked until 6'ish to ensure I have power back in the house.

The next morning, the city inspector was unexpectedly early. Both Bryan and Alex rushed to my house after they dropped off their kids. They took care of the minor issues pointed out by the inspector.

Sergio did a fine job patching the stucco around the panel. The only work I have to do is to paint the stucco (which Meigs mentioned upfront).

If you want the cheapest, look elsewhere. Their fees are higher, but very reasonable given the quality of work. If you want the job done right, up to code, with minimal effort on your part, go with Hewlett.

Susan O.

7/19/2013

I am searching for a ten star category in order to review Meigs Hewlett as a professional. I actually found him via an extensive search on YELP, and was taken aback by the comments made of his services.

I contacted him for a job I needed done, and just as promised, he was back to me immediately. He told me honestly that he could not do the work until mid August, and freely offered an alternative recommendation. I told him that I would wait, but would like a quote in advance. Meigs not only came to my home promptly, but he also told me during the visit that he felt I would not be satisfied with the work I had in mind, but should consider another alternative. His suggestion removed any hope of him securing the job, as it involved air conditioning expertise. He spent the better part of an hour walking me through what he felt I needed, and suggesting several good work arounds, again, none of which were of benefit to him.

I frankly searched for any job which could involve working with him, and will continue on the hunt. He is, without exception, one of the most professional, intelligent, courteous people whom I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.

This man makes you believe all over again that hard work, professionalism, courtesy and integrity are all hallmarks which should be expected in business. I have found my electrical expert for any job, small or large, and can recommend him not only without reservation, but with great pleasure.

Chuck N.

8/14/2013

Meigs was friendly and professional. His quote beat the other quotes provided by competitors the final product was exactly what was asked for. A solid experience I would recommend to my friends and family.

michael b.

1/20/2016

We could not be happier with Hewlett Electric! After coordinating with Meigs, Bryan came out to install a new pendant light, replace three old fixtures and change out a pair of ceiling fans; the work on all of them was impeccable. They stuck to their quote, in fact came in lower due to a Veteran discount they offer, cleaned up after the work was done and even played with our rowdy dog. Thank you Hewlett Electric!

Francois X.

8/29/2016

Great, timely response! My job was outside their service area, and they were able to quickly provide some referrals to other electricians. This shows their care for the human element side of the business. I have experienced other, less reputable places, just ignore someone if there are no $$ in it for them.

Jenny K.

01/02/2011 12:00:00 SA

Reliable, punctual, honest, fair... the list goes on and on! I contacted Hewlett Electric via their website (late at night!) and received not only a call back the very next morning, but an email as well! They were very upfront about their availability (booked up for a couple of weeks) but were able to squeeze me in that same week! Their prices were very fair and the guys made everything crystal clear... from what needed to be done to what the final cost would be. We had about 10 outlets replaced, and troubleshooting for another 3 that weren't working. They completed all of the repairs in a very timely manner and got everything back in working order. The work they did was superb! They were very friendly and personable, and they didn't leave a mess behind when the work was done. Most importantly, the final cost ended up being LESS than the already-reasonable price they quoted... I love when that happens!

Genuinely nice guys doing electrical work the way it should be done. I highly recommend Hewlett Electric to anyone needing electrical work.

Cliff K.

07/12/2016 12:00:00 SA

I called to try and get electrician out for a dryer outlet issue. Meigs responded faster than any of the 5 electricians I contacted. As usual with good electricians they are extremely hard to get out on a moments notice. Meigs is owner and was extremely patient listening to my issue even though he stated he did not have time but would refer me to 2 other electricians he trusted. After about 10 minutes talking about issue he suggested I call PGE to verify issue was not theirs. He explained to me in detail what he thought the issue was and why PGE should be called first. As I know enough to be dangerous about electrical, it did make complete sense to me what he was suggesting. I really appreciate how professional he was and taking the time to clearly communicate the options and possible problems. I would not hesitate to contact Meigs in the future for all my electrical needs.
Thank you so much for your help!

Helper Y.

06/07/2015 12:00:00 SA

These guys are good but before going to them please ask quotes from other contractors too. Please make sure to do your homework as the difference for the same service from them could be 50% more than some other contractors. If you want to pay the premium (for jobs like electrical panel work etc) then please do so. I got quotes from them and their quote was almost 1500 dollars more than other electrical contractor (who was licensed too and did a great job at my house). So please compare and contrast before using these folks

Amber B.

8/23/2011

I'm actually writing this review second hand, but was so impressed with the work he did at our house that I had to make sure he got positive plug on Yelp.

We've had an electrical problem with one light on a certain circuit since we moved in to our condo. Hit the light switch in the living room, power goes off in the kitchen and you had to reset the fuse. I accidentally hit this switch when turning on another light and all power in our kitchen went out. The whole circuit was gone and we couldn't reset the switch :(

My husband found this guy on Yelp, gave him a call (on a Thursday) and the electrician said he couldn't fit us in until Monday. When he realized we'd have no power in our kitchen over the weekend, he dropped what he was doing, came around within an hour, sourced the problem and replaced the electrical doo-dahs right away (I'm not technically minded).

My husband is a semiconductor engineer so he can be a real critic of anyone technical, but he was really impressed with this guy and said he did a really great job - he said the electrician new his stuff and was able to debug the problem straight away. Hooray for me! I have lights and power in my kitchen again.

Also, for a house call that happened same day, this was very very reasonably priced. When my husband said he got an electrician in straight away I actually cringed when I asked How much did that cost? but he was really inexpensive (as house call electricians go) and just did a really really good job.

You need an electrician, this is definitely your guy. Two thumbs up!

Ben C.

02/09/2017 12:00:00 SA

The reviews posted by others here show the number of people extremely happy with Hewlett Electric. I'm not disappointed I chose them. Meigs responded to my voicemail in less than an hour, and set me up with an appointment to have someone out and fix the outlets in two of the bedrooms that were not working. Luis showed up, and did a fantastic job - extremely professional, very thorough, and fixed the issue in less than a couple hours. The cost was also very reasonable. Thanks guys - I will definitely be coming back to you for any future electrical issues.

Dan W.

2/28/2013

2/13/2014. Meigs at Hewitt Electric is amazing! He really cares that you are satisfied with his work. And that includes taking care of you after the job is done. Do yourself a favor and hire this guy!

2/28/2013. Everything we wanted fixed is working, and the job came in within expectations. We enjoyed having both Meigs (owner) and Kurt (employee) in our house! They were easy to work with, and to communicate with. Meigs solved two of our problems during the free estimate -- he's an excellent diagnostician. He is genuinely interested in customer satisfaction. We'll definitely call again if we need electrical work.

Tips on Electricians in General
* Specify free estimate if you want a diagnosis of your problems
* Ask about a guarantee and get it in writing
* Do expect an electrician to be expert on the wiring and outlets in your home.
* Don't expect them to be expert on the things attached to those wires (smoke alarms, light fixtures) -- it helps if you do your own research!

Tips on Smoke and CO Alarms
* California Senate Bill 183 requires the installation of a Carbon Monoxide (CO) detector in rental units and dwellings that are being transferred (sold) by January 1, 2011. It also requires that CO detectors are installed in ALL homes by January 1st, 2013.
* Home inspectors will be required to report on the presence or absence of a working Carbon Monoxide detector, just like they report on Smoke Detectors, and water heater strapping. In addition, sellers will be required to disclose the presence or absence of a working Carbon Monoxide detector starting January 1, 2011.
* It's recommended that you replace smoke alarms after 10 years
* Look for a double sensor (ion + photoelectric) smoke detector.
* Lithium smoke detector 9-volt batteries are available at low cost. They should last for five years or so (vs. one for alkaline), so you won't be woken up by the low-battery chirping of your alarm as often.
* Get Smoke in a Can made by GE (or a similar product). Smoke in a Can tells you if your detector actually detects smoke, and will give you great peace of mind. Plus, it's super easy to use! The lights on the detectors do not tell if your unit actually detects smoke.

Cyndi C.

6/28/2013

Contacted Meigs based on the reviews and the glowing remarks were spot on. Meigs was very professional, knows his job very well, and very friendly. His electricians (Gary and Kurt) were great! They took the time to call the manufacturers technical line on questions regarding the installation and professionally performed an outstanding Installation. They were very friendly as well which made the wait quite enjoyable!

I highly recommend Meigs and his crew!

Eugene P.

4/25/2011

Meigs is awesome. All my outlets upstairs were out and because I just became a homeowner, I naturally freaked out and assumed the wiring was shot. Meigs came over and explained to me that the previous owner had given me an incorrect GFCI outlet floorplan. His minimum charge for trouble shooting is usually $150, but he waived it and gave me his card. Just call me up next time something really breaks down. It's nice to get a break once in awhile from all the shady repairmen out there.

Scott R.

6/26/2013

I had the great pleasure of meeting and working with Meigs Hewlett of Hewlitt Electric when he hooked a subpanel in my detached garage to the main panel in my house.

Meigs is an excellent electrician, and also a really good guy! I did some of the trivial stuff myself, and he was always happy to answer my questions (so I didn't mess something up and burn down my garage).

Hewlitt Electric is a full service contracting company -- you're not dealing with some kind of handy man amateur hour. Hewlitt can handle any size job from just installing some new sockets or a fan all the way to a complete re-wire or new wiring for new construction.

From now on, I won't be calling any other electrician, I found an honest, fair, and knowledgeable contractor to handle all my electrical needs.

Timm B.

12/12/2011 12:00:00 SA

First off, I have never met Meigs or anyone from Hewlett Electric, nor have I done any business with them at all. That said, I am completely impressed!

Let me explain... I had an issue in the island of my kitchen where it had lot power. Not being too comfortable, I checked the breaker and found nother easy to fix. I called Hewlett Electric with a detailed voicemail, and Meigs called me back within minutes. He left me a voicemail saying that he was booked way out and couldn't get to me, but recommended someone else that may be able to respond quickly. I moved on to the next guy, but Meigs called back again and asked me to call him because maybe I could fix it myself. I was pretty sure I couldn't and I was busy with other things, so I didn't call back. He called again! He suggested it could need a GFI reset, but I knew that my blown outlet did not have a GFI. He told me to look for another GFI outlet that it may be in series with. I went home, found the other GFI, and it was fixed.

I called off the other guy. Meigs cared and took the time to call me 4 times for something he wasn't even going to get business with. Fantastic! When I have a real issue in the future, I know who to go with!

Abizar L.

02/06/2011 12:00:00 SA

I signed up into Yelp just to write this review. I have rarely been so surprised as I was on the day the Hewlett Electric guy showed up. He clearly stated the cost and the discount I would get, got my approval to go ahead and started checking the breaker box. Within 5 mins he said the fault was with PG&E and I should call them. And this is where the shocker came - he refused to charge me anything as the electrical fault could not be fixed by him. He advised me on how I should state my request to PG&E to get a prompt response and I did as he suggested. Surprise no. 2, ten mins later the PG&E truck shows up. The power gets fixed (Phase B was down). The Hewlett guys shows up at the same time to make sure things are ok. And I did not spend a buck (to my embarrassment)!
Well, the Hewlett Electric guys are on the top of our list on who to call ...

Shivaun R.

11/07/2014 12:00:00 SA

Hewlett Electric was awesome to work with! Kurt came out to our rental house which had a really weird electrical set up, and handled it all like a pro. Some of our light switches were upside down, some didn't work and our exterior lights were wired really poorly. Kurt handled it all like a champ, for a really reasonable price and in a very reasonable amount of time and was super nice to work with as well. He also showed up to the house right on time, which is amazing in this age of Comcastian we'll be there sometime between tomorrow at noon and when your firstborn heads off to college. It was also great that he was very aware of our pets and not letting them out of the house even when carrying lots of gear. Thanks so much guys, you rock!

Alyssa H.

10/29/2012

So, the light in my room started flickering and eventually went out. I knew for sure that it wasnt just the lightbulb that was bad. Also, our bathroom outlets wouldn't work. So, as being a girl, i need my light and electricity to do my hair, makeup etc...
i Yelped electricians in San Jose and came across Hewlett Electric.
I called and made an appointment the electrician was able to accommodate my schedule, he was super friendly.
When he came to my house he was so nice, mind you I am not an electrician so I don't know diddly squat of why things weren't working. So in about 10 minutes he was able to do fix the outlets and the light in my room. He said don't worry about the charge. Wow, I was so surprised! For this I gave them 5 stars because they aren't about taking all your money but doing what is right for the customer. I am glad I called Hewlett Electric.

Liz L.

9/24/2015

I haven't used these guys but just spent a lot of time on the phone with the owner chatting about my situation and getting free advice. Very upstanding and knowledgable with no upsell. Cost is a bit more than others so unfortunately out of my price budget but I would not hesitate to use these guys for any major work on my house. Just had to write a review because I was so impressed with the owner, thanks Meigs!

Gladys G.

3/22/2011

Wow. Honest, honest, honest. I called a few weeks ago on a Sunday in the late afternoon. ( I had found this company on Yelp.) My call was answered right away and very professionally by Meigs. He asked me about my situation and I explained what I could. He asked if I had tried the basics, which I had. Meigs suggested that I call PG&E as it sounded like a problem that they would take care of...for free. He said that to be sure to call him back with any questions and that he could come out in a couple of days if needed. I called PG&E and it was a PG&E problem. Meigs could have certainly come out to my home, looked around, not been able to fix anything and charge me a lot, but he didn't. (I had called ANOTHER electrician, explained everthing and he said he could come out for $175. I guess his company was unexperienced.)

Thank goodness for Meigs and Hewlitt Electric. This company is now on our family and friends' list! Again, thank you Meigs for your professionalism, assistance and honesty.

Froggy P.

02/05/2013 12:00:00 SA

Wow! One of the best customer service experience we have had. Meigs is an honest, knowledgeable, professional electrician that will go the extra mile!! We will definatly be calling him back for future jobs!

Blake S.

01/12/2013 12:00:00 SA

Meigs was extremely professional. They were recommended to me by a family friend. I had just bought a house that needed the service panel replaced. Meigs Called me back right away to schedule our work. It took a couple of weeks to get out to do the work; but they are a small business and well worth the wait.

The contractors were very professional, friendly, and willing to explain their work to a curious homeowner. Gave us a good orientation of their work once it was completed. They took care of all inspections, permits, and coordination with PG&E.

Would highly recommend for any residential electrical needs.

Kevin R.

05/04/2012 12:00:00 SA

When we moved into our house last year we needed our electrical panel upgraded and the house sockets grounded. Meigs was very honest up front, saying he couldn't make an appointment for a couple of weeks. I told him lets do it anyway, and he calls me later in the week because a spot opened up. Gave me the estimate, I signed and they started a couple of days later. To show you Meigs honesty he actually lowered the price when the project was done. It ended up being less work for him than he thought (turns out some outlets were grounded) and he refunded that price. One year on everything working great so far. Thanks guys!

Shrink G.

12/11/2015 12:00:00 SA

We recently contacted Meigs again to come down and give us an estimate for installing EV charger. As was the case in the past, he was right on time, and had called me the morning of appointment to let me know that he is on his way. He looked at everything and explained me two different options and the rate for both options. Meigs provided a written estimate as well as explained me a few things about the process that I would not have known on my own. He also followed up with a call back to inquire and confirm appointment dates. These guys are PERFECTION.

Bernadette M.

2/13/2011

Came to my house, provided a quote to add can lights, coach lights, spot lights and an outside outlet. Provided the service, did a great job at a reasonable cost. This is exactly perfect!

K G.

5/14/2015

I had a small job with just three fixture replacements. They quoted the area standard of $100/light then discounted me 15% on site because the job was easy! Very nice, on time and discount, nothing less than excellent!

Andy G.

12/31/2015

I used Hewlett Electric to ground some outlets in my (old) home. They did a fantastic job. They quoted a flat price per outlet ($125 each because I had more than 10) and did the work very professionally and quickly. I was very happy with the results.

Sanjiv K.

12/05/2011 12:00:00 SA

I've used Hewlett Electric twice for external wiring to my backyard pond. They are professional, show up on time, call if they are late & an overall class act. They're busy so do plan on scheduling in advance.

Janet R.

2/18/2014

Brian arrived right on time and diagnosed the problem quickly.

I highly recommend Hewlett Electric!!!

James C.

01/12/2013 12:00:00 SA

These guys were great. Not only do they do good work, but they bend over backwards to do things exactly the way you want.

My job was scheduled for three people, including Meigs, working for a full day. The job actually took a day and a half with no change in cost.

They are not inexpensive but, given the quality of their work, well worth the price.

I'll never have to use Yelp again to look for an electrician.

A. F.

04/12/2013 12:00:00 SA

We hired Hewlett Electric because we needed to add outdoor light fixtures to our pergola. We chose this company because it is highly rated on Yelp.
This guys are good, and we highly recommend them !
Meigs clearly knows his business, and has great communication.
Kurt and Alex have been very professional and thorough.
We discussed with Meigs some additional work that we want to do at a later date, we will hire him and his Team again !

Mel P.

05/04/2016 12:00:00 SA

We did a big electrical project with them and have always been very pleased with their work. Even 15 months later, they came by to address an issue I was having with several dimmer switches and replaced them. Meigs returns calls quickly. He's honest and straightforward. The team did good work --They are also chatty and friendly. Happy with the quality of work that was done.

Erin H.

5/26/2011

Meigs was very knowledgeable and friendly. He gave a very professional consultation and quoted me a fair price. He was back out the next morning and had the work done in no time. I would definitely recommend him and use him again!

Michelle C.

06/08/2011 12:00:00 SA

GREAT service . . quality work and VERY reasonable! We just went through a remodel in our bathroom/bedroom and a few things went wrong so I called Hewlett after reading all of the Yelp reviews. Brian came out to our house and fixed what should have been done the first time. We have gone through Hewlett several times now and had nothing but great service, not to mention Brian is a pleasure to work with!!!! Look no more if you're looking for a GREAT electrician!!!!

Tony & Michelle-Los Gatos

Caitlin A.

09/11/2015 12:00:00 SA

Very wonderful, honest and thorough guys. I greatly enjoyed working with them to redo a lot of the wiring in our garage, and the work they did looked great, was done quickly and was fairly priced. We'll be using them again for any future electrical work!

Cynthia H.

01/11/2018 12:00:00 SA

These guys are my heroes. If I could give them a 10 star rating, I would. After a nightmare experience with another company, whom we had to stop from continuing before they destroyed our house, a friend told me about Hewlett Electric. They came out, assessed the problem and had a theory in under an hour, tested it to prove their theory, ran to get supplies and had it fixed and the job site cleaned up in 4.5 hours (total). They were professional, explained what they were doing and just dug in and got it done. We had 5 rooms without overhead lights working (7 after the first company spent 11 hours fiddling with things) and instead of wandering around the house like the first people did (taking 17 hours and $530 from us); they have a systematic approach and clearly showed they knew their trade from years of experience and all types of electrical work. I can't say enough great things about working with them. If you need an electrician, call Hewlett Electric.

Jean T.

3/29/2016

Stop looking! You don't need to go any further than Hewlett Electric. I had already had three estimates from other companies for my project. When Meigs Hewlett answered the phone, I knew this company was going to be doing my work. They are a small company that has been working together for years. They share a phenomenal work and business ethic. Meigs and his partner, Bryan have a wealth of experience they bring to your project. Meigs consulted closely with me on my kitchen, hall and bathroom lighting requirements. When something I wanted to do wasn't possible, he talked me down and offered the perfect solution. It was much smaller than what I wanted, but it was the right thing to do under the circumstances. I can't recommend them highly enough.

Valerie H.

12/21/2009

These guys are great! They were there on time. They found the problem, which had been missed by two previous electricians, each with 2-3 visits (!) and solved our problem just like THAT! Awesome level of professional, personable service. Thank you!

Roi-Ann B.

04/01/2015 12:00:00 SA

After reading nothing but great reviews I contacted Hewitt Electric about a week ago to get an estimate to fix a kitchen light. Meigs contacted me quickly letting me know that he would love to do that but he was booked out until mid April. After some thought I decided I would wait. As it turns out he had a cancellation and would send out Bryan and Alex at 09:30AM a few days later. They showed up early which I apreciate. We discussed what I wanted done and quickly went to work. They did a great job and I would highly recommend this great team to anyone looking a reputable Electrician. Thanks again guys!!

Carol M.

7/14/2010

I couldn't be happier with the service provided with Brian and Meigs. Even though my electrical need was a small one, hooking up an outdoor fountain, they treated it with importance and attention. Both men were friendly, flexible, and professional. I will not hesitate to call them for future electrical needs.

David J.

09/11/2010 12:00:00 SA

I looked up these guys on yelp and decided to go with them because of the great reviews. Exactly as advertised !! I had them install a sconce in my bedroom and replace a fluorescent lighting fixture in the kitchen with recessed lighting. They did an excellent job, arrived on time, did everything in a couple of hours. I was so impressed I had them come back a couple of weeks later to do some more stuff I had on my to do list.
Brian and Meigs explained everything up front, offering suggestions and answering my endless question, very patient. Their price was very competitive. Will definitely hire again.

Eliza H.

4/28/2015

I called them and the owner called me back in a short time. Since my problem needs to be fixed right away, and they were booked out, he referred me to some other company, which was too expensive. Meigs was helpful over the phone, when I asked him what he thinks the problem might be.

Vinny G.

11/10/2011 12:00:00 SA

Potential work: Electrical Panel replacement

I found this company through Yelp. My house has a really old electrical panel and having moved to this house about 18 months back, I was looking for an electrician to replace the electrical panel just a safety precaution (I'd read old panels are potential fire hazards). Meigs arrived on time and answered all my questions. I then asked him: In your professional opinion, does my panel really needs to be replaced right away or can it last a few years? Now most contractors would use scare tactics in order to win the job. But I was pleasantly surprised with Meigs honest answer. He said, Being an electrician, if I owned this house, I'd probably wait for a few more years before replacing the panel. Now how many times will you hear a contractor say that? Needless to say, Meigs will likely have my job whenever I'm ready to replace it.

Kelly K.

12/02/2011 12:00:00 SA

Wow! I have to laugh because I didn't even look up Hewlett Electric on yelp before hiring to them to do my small job. (I was that crushed for time)

But after Brian left the first thing I thought is I have to get on yelp! They are so worthy of a good review, and I am so bad at actually getting online and doing it.

I ran into Hewlett Electric by mistake, they were doing work on a neighbors house and I was on my way to Home Depot....

I had just ordered my new stove, and decided to do a new floor before the holidays, when low and behold I fell into a nightmare of termite damage that threw things into a few weeks of work rather than a few days.

I had planned on doing most of the work myself, but with this new dilemma it would be impossible to finish in time. One of the things I needed to do was change the old hard wiring, into two new outlets for the new appliances

I hit my breaks and backed up my car when I saw the word electric on their truck. I asked if they could possibly do a small job real quick. Meigs came out that evening and Brian was here the next to do the work.

Phenomenally nice, professional, prompt , courteous... fair... I could go on and on... what more could you ask for?

I couldn't have had a better experience than with these guys, and once I get through the holidays, and on with all the other electrical work I'd like to do I will be calling them again.

If you want great people to work with, these are the ones :-)

Ernie S.

4/18/2013

I don't normally write reviews or even really comment on businesses unless they do something I really *don't* like, so for me to be writing a review on a business that has done something really good is almost unheard of. I just got a washer and dryer. Dryer didn't work when the installer came to hook it up - specifically, it didn't get hot, and when I tested the outlet with a voltmeter I only got 120V instead of the necessary 240V. This is an old house, all kinds of things are funky with it, so my first thought is immediately, crap, the outlet is totally hosed.

While I was waiting for another company to call me back with an estimate, I called Hewlett Electric. Turns out that I didn't need to have an electrician come out and fix anything - Meigs spent about 30-45 minutes with me on the phone talking me through some troubleshooting and giving me some instructions on what to look for and what the problem probably would be, and ultimately I was able to find the loose breaker and just fix it myself. Not only did I just save a few hundred bucks, but I can do laundry today instead of having to wait for someone to come fix it. I am beyond impressed that he took the time to give me a bit of education on residential electricity so that I could do some voltmeter testing and perform what ultimately turned out to be a 30-second fix.

Not only that, but Meigs actually called me back to see if I'd found / fixed it. I wasn't even technically a customer and yet I got some fantastic customer service. If I need any electrical work in the future, I know who I'll be calling.

Dwayne B.

03/03/2009 12:00:00 SA

These guys are great! I had a botched electrical job in my attic for a newly added 1/2 bath by another contractor that needed fixed plus some new 3 prong grounded outlets needing installed and a full home inspection in the attic, basement, and main living area. The owner, Meiggs Hewlett, answered the phone right away and scheduled a visit with me for a few days later. They were on time, provided a fair quote, even throwing in a few free extras since I had so much work to do, then showed up to complete the work the following Saturday so they could accomodate my schedule. Meiggs showed up with Brian and one other electrician and they had all of my work completed in a thorough and professional manner including cleanup within 5 hrs. All 3 guys were very friendly, knowledgeable, and took the time to answer all of my questions. I would recommend their electrical work to anyone.

Kaitlyn L.

05/09/2011 12:00:00 SA

Very punctual, spent a good amount of time troubleshooting the electrical problems in my restaurant. Even though he was unable to pinpoint our problem he gave me several low cost solutions and did a very good job keeping me involved in the troubleshooting process. Will not hesitate to call them for future problems.

Sue A.

08/09/2015 12:00:00 SA

Hewlett put lighted ceiling fans in three bedrooms of our condo, all of which previously had no overhead lighting. We also had the kitchen lights replaced. Not only did Hewlett do a wonderful job, but they were a pleasure to have around. They also cleaned up after themselves well. These guys are definitely our favorite electricians, and we have complete confidence in their work.

Bobby B.

01/06/2016 12:00:00 SA

Asked for call back from Hewlett Electric. Got a call back within 15minutes. Meig listened to the problem and first thing he recommended was call PG&E. If they can fix the issue, then he does not need to come out. After this he went on to explain the troubleshooting process, charges etc. He recommended to call a referral who serves Saratoga / Los Gatos neighborhood, he texted the referral name and phone number immediately upon hanging up. Honest, straight talk, no BS. Highly recommend him and his business.

Derek S.

06/03/2014 12:00:00 SA

Hewlett installed recessed lighting in several rooms, and replaced several existing cans with LED lighting. Their prices were competitive for the amount of work, and even cut me a deal on additional work that I wanted done after the initial bid. The crew was very friendly, cleaned up very well each day, and there were no billing surprises. I like their three year warranty, and their very customer friendly attitude. I would certainly use them again for any additional electrical work.

Yi W.

12/01/2015 12:00:00 SA

Send a request for installing a high ceiling fan. Get an immediate response. Although they will not install the high ceiling fans, they gives me two referrals. Very nice and helpful. Thank you, Hewlett Electric.

Michael H.

02/11/2015 12:00:00 SA

Insanely good service. The whole team was a pleasure to work with. Most of the time when anyone comes by to fix anything, I feel like I have to watch over everything. With them I didn't have to at all - they too care of my house like it was their own - everything was installed cleanly and beyond expectation. Installed a few dedicated circuits (clean cuts - and didn't even have to hire someone to patch up the wall/paint it), electric car charger, fixed doorbell - bunch of stuff.

Miss L.

10/21/2009

Meigs and Brian at the best! I had them install a bunch of lights, ceiling fixtures, can lights and even run a dedicated circuit in the kitchen. They added dimmers, ran cable wires to bedrooms and replaced outlets. I don't think there is anything they can't do fabulously as electricians. Both Brian and Meigs are very personable and honest, they pay attention to detail and go the extra mile for their clients. I can't say enough how happy I am with their work! I would highly recommend them to anyone!

LeeAnn B.

6/18/2012

I called Meigs this morning because some of the outlets in my kitchen weren't working, the most important being the outlet the fridge is plugged into. He worked around my schedule and came this afternoon. He explained what he was doing, was efficient and very pleasant. I would highly recommend him!

david t.

7/25/2012

So here is what happened: I started giving electricians a call as all my power went out in one room. In parallel though I was trying to do some root cause analysis myself and accidentally got the electricity back up and running.

Right when that happened I just so happened to have Mr Hewlett on the phone. He said he was booked until August 7th as I was explaining to him the bizarre nature of what had happened. He asked me if I was handy and I gave him an Engineer's yes and he explained exactly what he would do to fix the issue.

I'll be trying that tonight. That's some integrity for you. I'd definitely be giving him a call for any major work.

Steve V.

8/13/2014

Hewlett Electric is simply awesome. I just had a new panel put in with three 'home-runs' to boot. From the time the team arrived, until the end of the job, there is nothing I can say to express how glad I am to have hired these guys. Extremely knowledgeable, easy going, and totally open to field every single question I threw at them...which was a lot. They take their job very serious and when it comes to quality and customer service, they are top notch! I plan on using Hewlett Electric to install some lighting in the future because I know their attention to detail will be superb!

Young-Sae S.

05/12/2015 12:00:00 SA

These guys are honest and fair. Luis was the one that came to my house. He explained to me what he was doing, and he ensured that I was happy. Compared to other electricians I have used, these guys are very reasonable and don't nickel and dime you. I recommend them highly.

Katie D.

7/25/2012

Highly reccomend!!! Megs went out of his way to fit us in even though he was fully booked. great quick and quality service!! will use again!!

Ma k.

04/01/2014 12:00:00 SA

I reticently called Hewlett Electric because I had several plugs that were not working. The technician Gary came out on time and was pleasant, and quickly fixed the problem for an extremely fair price. I plan on using them for all of my future electric needs.

Paul K.

8/25/2009

Hewlett Electric has now completed three very difficult jobs for me. Adding protected circuits for my home business and computer equipment, rewiring existing and extending existing circuits for our CAT 5, telephone, and cable TV systems, and more recently doing all the new wiring for a new HDTV, and laying the ground work for a completely wireless sound system. They have also come out and evaluated several other jobs and pointed out some of the limitations of the site logistics, which saved me hundreds of dollars.

They have always been on time, come completely prepared, finished at virtually exactly when they said they would and their cost of work and materials is more than fair. The quality of the work, and the professionalism of the team is no less than outstanding and my small business now considers them to be part of our team that we cannot do without.

Bond K.

03/06/2012 12:00:00 SA

Hewlett Electric absolutely deserves five stars. I had concerns about
my house, built in the early 60s, having some old wires that could cause fire hazards. Meigs thoroughly and selflessly explained to me why I should not be so worried. He told me the only thing I need to watch for is overusage of our space heaters, which are common culprits of house fires. He spent about 15 min with me on the phone giving excellent advise, knowing that he was not even making any money off me. That is what I call honesty and integrity. If needs ever arise for any kind of electrical work, I am definitely calling Meigs of Hewlett Electric.

Weixin S.

11/02/2013 12:00:00 SA

I called these guys to have some recessed lighting installed in my living room. Within 24 hours, the lights are in, looking great, and the ceilings and walls are mostly intact. I find Meigs the owner and his crew to be very courteous and professional. They are not the cheapest, mind you, so you might want to shop around on Yelp and get a few quotes (I didn't have the time to). But in the end, you do get what you pay for when it comes to electrical work. Bottom line: If you are looking for quality work and great customer service, you can't go wrong with Hewlett Electric.

J W.

11/21/2013

We were very pleased with Hewlett's service. They accommodated our requested time frame for a trouble shooting appt. even though I had the feeling they preferred to do these types of appointments first thing in the day. They arrived early, and within 30 min., the work was done and paid for. The price was reasonable and what they quoted. The owner even called to follow up that we were satisfied. We are very satisfied and would use them again.

Nitin G.

06/06/2009 12:00:00 SA

Great service, very courteous and friendly folks. Highly recommended.

Ann C.

1/23/2015

Super nice guys, too bad they're too busy to start a job until a few months later. Gave referrals.

Brian O.

12/29/2014

Not sure if they need any more 5 star reviews but here's another: Meigs came out to do some work on an outlet about 1.5 years ago. Not only did he fix that problem, he also did a coupe quick fixes around the house at no charge. When I called again on 12/23 Brian was able to come out the next day and fix what turned out to be my ignorance more than a problem. Thankfully, he didn't make me feel too stupid about it. ON top of it all, he said it was under warranty from the previous visit (I didn't ask) Hewlett Electric is punctual, friendly, helpful, reasonable and knowledgable. You can't ask for much more from an electrician

ROBIN H.

06/10/2014 12:00:00 SA

We had recessed lights installed in 2 rooms, kitchen, a main light installed in each bedroom, as well as a fixture on the outside of the house. I couldn't believe it when Meigs said he could install it the next day if I wanted! I want them installed ASAP, but didn't have the fixtures purchased yet for all of the bedrooms and patio. HE was flexible in that they did all of the recessed lights the next day, and came back a week later when I had the fixtures purchased at no additional cost. The guys showed up on time, spent a FULL day installing everything (except the bedroom and outdoor fixtures), and cleaned up afterwards. The next week, they installed the fixtures and the job was complete! Very happy with the quality of work and all at a great price.

kim t.

12/18/2013

This company is awesome. I had a great experience from the 1st phone call to the final repair. I left a voicemail late at night, got a call back early next morning and a same-day appointment. The owner was courteous and diligently kept me updated about the service person's arrival time. Kurt, who did the work, was really fantastic. I had 2 rooms with no electricity. He carefully inspected all the electrical connections in my house. After validating that they were in good working condition, he checked out the circuit breakers and found one that was broken. He made a quick trip to Home Depot, replaced the faulty part, then carefully checked to make sure that everything was running properly - all at a very reasonable price! I couldn't be happier.

Linda R.

11/12/2013 12:00:00 SA

This review is long overdue. Meigs, Brian and crew are dependable, courteous, knowledgeable, and engaging. The scope of work included a 200 amp electric panel and a grounded outlet for our new 60'' TV. The project was complete and they were working with headlamps at dusk to give us power in the shortest time possible. Their prices are fair and midrange: I always get 3 bids.The above and beyond was the roof repair and the set up of our Rocketfish powercenter to the new TV.These extras and all the phone calls I made to them to calm an anxious home owner make them outstanding! I recently had an issue with a broken range hood and Brian came by free of charge to see if it had power. This company should be on your good list.Thanks guys.

Beverly D.

9/25/2010

* 7 year update... still awesome! *
since I was a previous customer, Meigs was able to squeeze me into their booked through mid-August schedule to replace a light fixture. Bryan did a great job despite his hesitation with my new ikea fixture. let there be light in my kitchen once more!

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bryan and meigs are both just wonderful. they're very trustworthy and agreeable and really put in the extra effort to keep their customers happy without charging an arm and a leg. i was especially impressed by how honest they were about exactly how much it would cost for materials and labor.

we actually had a bit of a misunderstanding concerning what kind of light switches we wanted (totally my fault for not being clear about it, although bryan insisted on taking part of the blame) and we were really impressed by how well they handled the situation. they do their job well and efficiently and we would not hesistate to call them again.

they give great electrical advice too!

Tricia B.

01/05/2013 12:00:00 SA

This was the only company who would give me a quote on troubleshooting services, all other companies wanted to charge me anywhere from $100 to $400 just to come out and look at the problem (including a company I used 2 years ago, who rewired my outside box: a $2,000.00 job at the time!) Bryan came out, and troubleshot the problem, gave me a quote on some services and all in all was incredibly professional and competent. As it turned out, the actual issue was with a pool pump, which has to be replaced, but I also need to have my panel for the pool redone. I fully intend to hire them for this work as soon as my tax refund comes in. I would give them 10 stars if I could. I was so impressed by their honesty, professionalism, and the pride they take in their work. Wow. Incredible! They are my electricians for life! Thanks, guys!

Mary P.

10/14/2014

Their five star ratings shown here are well deserved!! Kurt and Gary were on time, efficient and very neat. Their kindness and willingness to answer any questions was appreciated. Thank you!!!! : )

Anna L.

07/02/2013 12:00:00 SA

I am so thankful there is a review process offered for businesses being advertised on Yelp, it gives me the opportunity to give warranted praise for electrical services provided to me by Hewlett Electrical. After reading the numerous Yelp reviews I discovered through my own experience the excellent customer service owner Meigs Hewlett offered. I used his service twice and on both occasions Meigs was always available with prompt communications via e-mails and phone calls, answering questions as to our electrical system on our rental home.
Before having called Meigs I called 2 other highly rated electrical service
repair companies that are listed with Yelp. The 2 other companies asked where
our home was located and age of home. We wanted an electrical inspection and
unfortunately the other 2 companies made a poor impression with us because
having never seen our home in advance they were trying to sell us on the idea of
getting a new electrical panel along with other expensive electrical upgrades involved with a new system without even having gone to our home.
When I spoke with Meigs for the first time via phone call it was evident he did
not believe in making snap judgements without having first an on site fact based electrical inspection to evaluate whether upgrading our electrical system was even necessary.
I wanted an electrical inspection because I had to ask our tenants to remove
their unauthorized solar power experimental installation from our rental
and felt they might have tied into the existing electrical panel and system.
Meigs sent out his electrician Kurt, who confirmed all was well with our electrical
system and a new electrical panel was not necessary because it was functioning
well by electrical regulations / standards. In our situation, Meigs and Kurt both felt
why replace something when it doesn't need replacing. Meigs doesn't believe in
selling products to customers when it isn't warranted.
After the tenants moved from our rental we had the electrician Kurt return once
again to provide us a follow-up 2nd inspection. Kurt again was very thorough and
confirmed with us and also with Meigs we could rest easy knowing our electrical
system had not been damaged by our past tenants. Meigs even mentioned we
qualified for a senior discount. I honestly felt we should be paying him more because both he and Kurt spent extra time on our inspection tending to electrical
details we requested due to our past tenants.
I have come to agree with Hewlett's other customers that Meigs has shown us a
great degree of integrity. I live out of the area and therefore could not be on
hand to see the inspection but Meigs and Kurt demonstrated honesty by giving
their knowledgable and fact based truthful professional opinions. Meigs could have easily made a great deal of money from us as new customers by trying to sell us on an nnecessary expensive upgraded system, but his rare quality of valued
business ethics prevented him from doing such a thing.
Should I need Hewletts Electrical Services in the future I will with no hesitation
call Hewlett Electrical Services.
I have recommended him to our new rental property managers and informed
other neighbors /homeowners living near our rental property
of his exceptional and expert electrical services.

Eric W.

10/09/2012 12:00:00 SA

Fantastic work and service! Exceeded all of my expectations. I would give 6 stars if I could. The best electrician in the bay area without a doubt!

Chuck K.

01/09/2013 12:00:00 SA

What can I say, Meigs, Kurt and Alex from Hewlett Electric are the best! These types of businesses are hard to find now a days. I initially called for a quote to get a chandelier and two bedroom lights installed.
The previous owner stated that the two bedroom light switches were wired to the sockets... wrong. After calling for several quotes, had a good feeling about Meigs and Hewlett. Meigs was prompt in coming out for the quote, and very competitive on the quote.
Kurt and Alex came out and the installation went great! They even cleaned up after the installation. They let me know that the previous owners had attempted to wire the switches to the sockets, but didn't finish the job.
After the installation, we started having issues with running the microwave and having all the lights on at the same time; and started popping the breaker. I called Meigs back out, thinking this was due to the recent installation. Meigs was quick to swing by and investigate this issue with me. Turns out, the previous owner wired the kitchen lights and tagged in the microwave as well. Pure coincidence that popping the breakers happened right after the installation, wasn't even on the same circuit.
Kurt came back out and ran a brand new line and breaker, at a good rate. This was even on New Years Eve!
Hewlett Electric rocks! Thanks again Meigs, Kurt and Alex!

Bryson T.

08/04/2014 12:00:00 SA

Had recessed lighting installed this afternoon and these guys are AWESOME!! Very professional, arrived on time and very friendly. I had an issue with a broken light in my stairway and they took care of this for me. I can't recommend these guys enough. Thank you to the entire crew!

J C.

07/12/2014 12:00:00 SA

These guys are AMAZE. I've used them twice now. Bryan and Alex to be exact. First time they came out to hang a chandeleir and install a TV receptacle. Second time about a year later to switch out the trim on 6 can lights, change out two smokies and two receptacles, and even gave me two oversize plates for free. You will not go wrong with these guys. I would use them again in a heartbeat and will recommend them to my family and friends. Hewlett Electric ROCKS!!!

Carlene T.

5/20/2013

Awesome work for a great price! We just closed on our first home in January and there was some flickering of the lights in the kitchen and it seemed like a few of the lights were burning out a lot faster than they should have been. We called Hewlett and they sent someone out right away and he was awesome! We feared we'd need to rewire the entire kitchen, but he determined the only issue was to replace some of the switches. He went out to buy the parts and came back, was probably at our house for a few hours and we pretty much paid what was probably his hourly rate (including parts and everything.) It's been a few months and nothing has come back. Thank you Hewlett Electric!

MA P.

01/02/2013 12:00:00 SA

I was going to have Meigs come out and give me a quote to troubleshoot some outlets. He recommended that I look for a secondary GFCI outlet. This led me to vaguely recall seeing one in the cabinet above the refrigerator when we first moved in. It did the trick, saving both of us time and saving me money.

Jeanne C.

3/28/2012

Our lights went out in the kitchen, old knob and tube wiring. I called Hewlett based on the yelp reviews and spoke to the owner. He was concerned that he would not be able to make the repair as quickly as we needed it, and due to the old wiring wanted someone to check it out sooner. He referred me to another electrician who could get to our house faster. He even called back to check to see if we were able to schedule a repair. Amazing , caring service. We will definitely call on Hewlett the next time we need an electrician

David V.

1/22/2013

They did a great job replacing my CFL can lights with LED cans. The 3 year warranty is impressive.

Rachel F.

02/04/2013 12:00:00 SA

We had a home electrical issue today that required us to get PG&E out to assess the problem. Later, realized we needed a bonafide electrician and called Meigs. I left him a message at 9:01 pm tonight with no intention I'd hear back from him until tomorrow. He called back after listening to my message within 3 minutes. He spent 20 minutes talking to both my husband and myself discussing the problem we had. He was professional, polite and thoughtful. We will likely be able to fix the problem on our own thanks to his help! We will call upon him again and again in the future. Thank you for people like this who are still in this world!

M R.

02/07/2013 12:00:00 SA

next time I need an electrician, I will will call them again and I will recommend them to all my friends. 5 stars in costumer service, punctuality, pricing, professionalism and clean work. Thanks guys, great work!

Jan M.

8/17/2011

Great to work with, reliable, punctual, honest and fair. Workers cleaned up after they finished. Bill was actually less than quoted. I would certainly use them again. Thank you!

Mike H.

3/16/2009

Meigs, the owner, handled a new breaker installation for my spa. He took the time to understand the root cause of the issue and explained his recommendations for resolving the issue. He was prompt, knowledgeable, and did quality work. I would recommend him for any residential electrical matter.

Nigel S.

05/04/2012 12:00:00 SA

Can't say enough good things about Hewlett Electric. We'll definitely will be using them again in the future. Hewlett Electric upgraded our fuse box and added a number of extra sockets to our upstairs bedrooms. The quote was reasonable, the work was completed on schedule and on budget. The crew arrived on time each day, worked quickly and professionally and tidied up after themselves when they were finished. They're customer service was awesome, we really felt like we were they're only customer.

Reddy E.

01/12/2009 12:00:00 SA

I am very satisfied with their work. They seem to be genuinely passionate about their work and for the homeowners they work with. We had about 3 bids on this project and their bid was the best. They also insisted that we get the permit done which was a good sign since this will allow us to determine if their work was up to code. We felt safe that they will do a great job with the project and they certainly did. They even came out to meet with the inspector which made it very easy to finish this task since they understood what the inspector wanted and as he pointed out one issue (previous homeowner installed an outlet with exposed wiring) they worked it out so quickly that the inspector approved their work in minutes! Since our house is old, some of the electrical work including mentioned above are not up to code and Hewlett Electric helped us with this one issue to cover the advertised 10% discount which we forgot to mention to them. Their work also comes with 3 year warranty, now that's special!

Jennifer M.

7/16/2011

Meiggs Hewlett was great to work with. He was professional, timely, and fairly priced. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing electrical work. He upgraded the panel in our new house to a 200 Amp. Would definitely use him again.

Arbi I.

2/19/2009

Great electricians! Very happy with their work. They did the job in a timely and professional manner at a great cost. These guys are very knowledgable and friendly. I would definitely recommend Hewlett Electric!!

Karen A.

02/05/2010 12:00:00 SA

Can't recommend these guys enough! We needed a lot of work: a new main panel and a ton of grounded wires. They got everything done on great time, even after they discovered a few problems left over from previous unpermitted work. The final price was even below what we had expected to spend. Everyone we dealt with was friendly and utterly professional. 5 stars!

D J.

12/15/2012

Meigs came by to work on our job. Knowledgeable. Courteous. Its rare to get service that makes you go Wow. Meigs provided it.

Alan B.

5/25/2013

They did a great job replacing the electrical panel on my house. They kept us well informed of what was going on every step of the way and were very polite and professional.

Samantha E.

1/19/2009

I am extremely happy with Hewlett Electric. I called them to install a bathroom ventilation fan after many days of playing phone tag with a different electrician. Hewlett Electric answered the phone right away and were able to come by and install it the same week!! Their prices were very reasonable and they were very knowledgeable. They answered all of my questions and were very friendly. They were quick and very clean. I will definitely use them again for any electrical work that I need done.

Christie T.

10/12/2009 12:00:00 SA

Awesome customer service! The electricians were friendly and conscientious. They explained everything to me and went out of their way to help. Definitely a five-star... I'd give a six-star if I could!

Ethan H.

02/11/2010 12:00:00 SA

These guys were fantastic. They came in to put recessed lights in our TV room and they did a great job in just a day. The price was good. They were also super professional and polite. I would recommend them to anyone.

amy c.

2/17/2010

Let me add to the fan mail. I called in the evening, the owner, Meigs, answered the phone, gave me emergency advice over the phone. Brian and Meigs were here at 9:00 am as promised and went through my whole house to identify the source of the problem and then cut what they charged me in half because they didn't think it was fair to charge me full price for a short job. Did I mention the 3 year warrenty on their work and the promise of coming over immediatly day or night if the problem re-appeared? Very professional and wonderful. Hire them without questions or reservation.

Rajeev K.

10/27/2011

We called Meigs to redo some of the the wiring in our garage, put in a few outlets and shop lights, etc. Reasonable estimate, he came in a few days later with a helper and completed the job very well. Even did some extra things and did not charge extra. Cleaned up the whole place nicely. Great job.

Tony N.

4/25/2012

Hired Hewlett and crew for a tough job under my crawlspace. They pulled it off without a hitch, and am looking at bringing them back for some larger jobs once we are ready. Can't go wrong with these guys, in my opinion.

N O.

08/04/2009 12:00:00 SA

I had Hewelett Electric come out and install a new sub panel plus rewire for new kitchen appliances. The prices were reasonable, and they did great work. I was most impressed with their customer service (quick response time, explaining everything they were doing, extreme courtesy and respect for the customer). I plan on using them for future projects. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Steven L.

9/27/2010

These guys were great. They actually showed up on time. In fact, they didn't give me a range, they gave me a time and showed up(!) Wish I could say that about other contractors. Did a great job installing a couple of GFI plugs in my bathroom. Very friendly, got the job done and cleaned up after themselves. Definitely recommend and will use again.

Jen H.

9/25/2011

Fabulous - the only electricians I will ever call again. Reliable, punctual, and good. Our light switch wasn't working in a bedroom and Bryan came to fix it. He just needed to pop the switch back into place and it worked. I appreciated that he took the time to explain how the switch works and tested everything before he left. THEN he didn't even charge me a dime since he said it wasn't really broken. wow! How refreshing - professional and I didn't get ripped off - excellent customer service. I will definitely call them again - really great experience. I'm so glad I found someone I can trust.

Caryn S.

11/30/2011

Awesome, great job done! Personable, Reasonable and the estimate price did not change. They installed recessed lighting and additional outlets that were way overdue in our older house. It is so nice to have honest, reliable and great electricians. Saving for a panel upgrade , now that I have a company that I trust.. Thanks all!

Bobby S.

1/26/2012

Meigs was easy to talk to and great to work with. His prices weren't the cheapest, but definitely reasonable. I was looking for a licensed electrician who would be able to respond to questions about the work. Almost took off one star because I was under the impression that he would be doing the work himself-- instead he had some employees come out. We've had no problems with the quality of the work, and his crew called after the work was complete to see if I wanted to do a walk through with them. When I declined, Meigs called with the same offer the next day. I was free and met with him. He was professional, patient, and explained all the work that was done. I'd definitely recommend Hewlett Electric to anyone who is looking for a professional electrician.

Handy M.

11/13/2012

I called Hewlett Electric regarding a defective fuse in my fuse box (it was basically broken). Bryan arrived promptly on the same day and fixed the issue. The price they quoted was also quite reasonable. I would use them again.

Gina T.

11/21/2012

Will definitely use this company again when I need any electrical work done. Kurt was sent out... very nice guy, did a great job!

Mike D.

3/22/2010

Great Customer service.They Showed up on time and take care of my problem the same day in 15min. Thank you

Terry R.

11/23/2014

I just want to say we did not work with Hewlett (although they were our first choice after much research) but I was very impressed with their customer service. We were shopping for an electrician as we were due for a complete new electrical panel in our garage. Unfortunately, time was not on our hands as we had a pipe burst in our garage and shoot straight into all electrical. Electrical panel, internet, security system- all out. I called Hewlett and they returned my phone call immediately. I believe I spoke to the owner, Megis who was very responsive and concerned. He explained he had no crew available as they had a big job but was concerned about our situation. He referred us to Voltz Electric and gave us the person to speak to, told us to use his name and and if we had any problems to call him back and he would do all he could, including calling the company to help us out. He was't making a dime out of it, just being a good guy! Very impressive!!! We need more upstanding companies like Hewlett. A company to be proud of!! Very impressive, hats off!

Behzad N.

2/16/2014

I found H-E from YELP. They deserve all the stars. I used them towards the end of last year. My first project was flickering light in the kitchen that eventually failed totally. They came out and traced the problem to a faulty wiring in the attic. The house could have caught fire. Because of their professionalism and expertise, I hired them for my second project. This was an internet cable wiring inside the house that our original contractor had screwed up. It had remained for 10 years on the board because we had not found a reliable and professional company. After again spending time under the house and in the roof, all very clean and professional, they corrected the incorrect wiring. Now we have hardwired internet throughout the house. They also did a few smaller projects like replacing a hard to access, landscaping pump, security lights on the perimeter, fixing garage and landscaping outlets and GFI's. They are the right people. I also need to mention that Gary is the tech who supervised and did our projects is outstanding. Thank you Meigs & Gary. There was a third gentleman on our projects. Sorry I've forgotten his name.