Ideal Electric

This review is long overdue.  Last January 2013, our main circuit breaker panel exploded.  Luckily my husband was home and it didn't start a fire.  Needless to say, we had to find an electrician that could come out same-day.  Tony was recommended to us and he was able to come out within a couple of hours.  He immediately understood the problem, got to work with this team, and coordinated with PG&E.  The entire main panel had to be replaced and it took about a couple of  weeks.  Tony was able to recommend a general contractor to help with the stucco work and they did a great job too.  Tony kept us posted on progress and worked with the City Inspector to get the final permit signed off.  His pricing was very reasonable and we were extremely pleased with the final result.  In fact, after chatting with Tony about electrical and lighting issues in our kitchen, he made some great suggestions.  So, we had his crew fix the other electrical issues in our kitchen and install LED canister lights in our kitchen, dining room, and family room.

Fast forward to January 2014, we called Tony again about lighting in our pantry and backyard.  Again, Tony gave some great suggestions and we ended up having his team install lighting, plus a power outlet in our pantry, and extra lighting in our backyard.  All the work was done in a few hours.

If you're looking for an experienced, trustworthy, and reasonable electrician, we highly recommend Tony.    He and his team are professional, courteous, and committed to getting the job done right!

Hugo of Ideal Electric was great to work with. I contacted Hugo via the Yelp app and was able to get a response. Despite his busy schedule, he was able to help us with our nonurgent electrical issue. I definitely recommend Ideal Electric as they are professional and they are here to help their customers with the best electric service possible. They have fair rates, but their service is priceless. I will definitely use Ideal Electric again if we ever need electric work in the future.

Hugo is so great to work with -- trustworthy and high willingness to work with any project or budget. I'm a Facilities Manager for a cafe chain 10+ location so use him professionally for repairs and upgrades. Very responsive, professional and practices Covid safety. I'm not using him for personal projects and excited to see some fun interior updates.

I highly recommend Hugo and Ideal Electric. I had a problem on late Saturday afternoon- I called, Hugo picked up the phone and agreed to come out early Sunday morning. He was communicative and solved the issue quickly w/o even charging me a standard consultation fee. For any future problems, I will definitely call IDEAL Electric.

Hugo inspected a house we just bought to help us map out where old knob and tube wiring was. He responded promptly, showed up exactly on time and was very communicative through text and e-mail. He is a very nice, honest person and a very knowledgable, experienced electrician. Will definitely be hiring him again for other electrical needs.

Recently bought new lights but had no clue how to install them. I heard about Ideal Electric through a friend and decided to give them a shot. I called and set up a walk through of my place to get a quote for the work. Carlos showed up and walked through and gave me thorough breakdown of what I needed and gave me price estimate that was within my budget. He was back within a couple of days and left everything better than what I had ever expected and even managed to keep it under my budget. I know nothing about electrical work but I'm confident I didn't get overcharged for the work I received. I'll be referring these guys to all of my friends. Thank you Carlos.

Hugo was timely in his response and set up an appt very fast. Carlos came out today and our simple fix was done in an hour. Support small local businesses!!

Hugo also called me personably to show his appreciation, how great is that!

Sent an email.  Responded within an hour, even after hours!  Thought it be best to discuss the next morning. Called Tony and he was forthright in letting me know what his schedule is...he said he could come out before 1PM, then he showed up at 12:15PM.  Liked his eagerness to see the problem and possibly fix it before the end of the day.  Ultimately, he checked on my problem, couldn't really see the problem, so he said that there was nothing to fix.  I did pay him for the visit as he was attentive to my email and call and came to my place when he said.  Would've given him 5 stars if I could see him actually in action and billing me for fixing a problem so I could give YELPers a fuller review.  I'll give him a call for my electrical problems in the future.  Thanks.

The team showed up with a mask and provided a timely estimate. They also arrived on time for the project and finished within the estimated time (installed a 50A circuit for an EV charger). Really easy to work and communicate with. Hugo was also willing to work with my budget and explained things clearly to me. Great work and service!

Had Tony install recessed lighting including feeding the wire through the ceiling. They made as few holes as possible to make the patching easy. They were the most competitive price and showed up on time and got the work done in less than a day for two bedrooms.  They even diagnosed an exterior spot light and reinstalled the new one I purchased as a side at no charge. All positive.

Two power outlets in my house short circuited and I had no idea how to fix it. I've never called an electrician before so I hopped on Yelp to look for a local electrician. Ideal Electric was one of the top companies in the search and I decided to call them because of all their positive reviews. I gave them a call and they responded within 30min which I appreciated. I spoke to Hugo and explained to him what was going on. He was very honest about what the issue might be and wanted me to test out a few things before they came out for the job. His troubleshooting solved my issue and I didn't have to spend $$$ on something minor. Love the honesty and will definitely contact them again if I need an electrician!

Tony was fantastic to work with from start to finish. I was in need of an electrician to install a new Google Nest Hello video doorbell and I sought out several estimates from various electricians. Tony was quick to respond and offered the fairest price out of anyone. Additionally, he was able to come out and perform the job within 1 day and was very kind, professional and patient throughout the entire process. He did a terrific job and wanted to ensure everything worked perfectly before he departed. I will definitely utilize Tony's assistance for any future electrical needs.

We had lighting and outlet problems in our rental unit. Tony responded to our call very quickly and came to the unit to fix the problems next day. He is extremely knowledgeable and honest. He did a good job for reasonable price. Highly recommended.

Aleks & Rita

I was lucky to have Tony to response to my project request from Yelp.  He showed up on time with a mask on and helped me to replace my breakers.  He also checked all the rest of the breakers on the panel to make sure they are all connected tightly.  A+ services.

This is the second time we have called Tony to help us and we were not disappointed. In the process of trying to locate and fix a leak on a Friday, we discovered a failing conduit under the slab as well. Tony responded to our request that evening with a general idea of what he believed he would need to do. He came by Monday to do a more thorough assessment, gave us a quote later Monday evening, and re-wired the conduit on Tuesday. I came home on Tuesday with everything handled. Tony's quote was fair and reasonable and his work is professional, efficient, and prompt. We are very fortunate to have found Tony and will definitely be calling him back for all our electrical needs.

We needed to upgrade our service panel to 100A for solar panels and an electric car, he and his team took the time to explain the options and steps required to meet city code. I can't recommend his highly enough.

Tony is a true pro!  I sell real estate and confidently refer him to all my customers.  He always makes time to evaluate the situation, he's extremely knowledgeable and honest.  Thanks for always being so awesome Tony!

Tony is a true professional.  He was prompt in returning my quote request and returning my call.  He is very knowledgeable.  He found my problem quickly and replaced a part that restored power to my device.  Tony is friendly too.  I highly recommend him to do the job right.

Tony installed an outlet for us in our garage so that we can charge our car and we will definitely be using him for all future electrical needs. His rates are reasonable, his work and attention to detail are excellent, and he is just a lovely person. There is a reason he has so many 5 star reviews; I highly recommend him!

I've been a customer of Tony and Ideal Electric for years. He and his team are simply outstanding. The level of commitment they demonstrate to being timely, thorough and efficient are exemplary. I've had a variety of different of different things done in my home, including install of a bathroom fan, lights (canned) installed and a vanity set up. I had Tony come back a few years later to install an outlet for my new TV. I would highly recommend Ideal Electric to anyone for any job.

It's Saturday, following Thanksgiving 2018, & I called 8 different electricians because the lower level of my house wasn't getting any power.  Tony was the only one who called me back, and even though he wasn't able to send out anyone to help today, he asked me what was wrong & gave me some suggestions that I could try. I told him none of the circuits appeared to be tripped, but he said I should turn each one off & then back on, one-by-one. That did the trick, and we now have power downstairs, thanks to Tony's kind, no cost help! I told him I would certainly call him if I needed an electrician in the future. He's a superstar in my book.

Tony just finished a lighting remodel job in our condo and did a superb job. Unconditionally recommend him. Prompt and quality work, good follow up. His crew cleaned up at the end of each day, and left the condo in great shape.

These guys are awesome!

We had someone come out to swap a lighting fixture in our hallway, and again a couple months later to fix an electrical issue with our brand new water heater. Tony came out the next day, gave me a quote, and handled the work a couple days after. He was super friendly and easy to talk with. There was a follow-up issue with the electrical after the work and Tony took our call around 10pm to handle things. Really happy with the level of service and quality of work. Will be using them for the future!

Tony the Electrician is amazing.  Tony has been my electrician for many years.  And all of his work is great.  He is honest, thorough and a perfectionist.  I am comfortable recommending Tony because I know he will always do a great job.  No job is too small for Tony!!  If you are looking for an honest and fantastic electrician, look no further.  You have found what  you are looking for in Tony the Electrician.

Tony is a man of his word!  I called him at 10:00 AM; he came out by noon;  he told me what the problem was and gave me a very reasonable price;  his staff completed the work the same day (before the sun went down) and now we have power back in our house!  I know that it can't get any better than that!

Thank you Ideal Electric!

We suddenly had no electricity in a bedroom and our neighbor who is a handyman could not help. Step in Ideal Electric. Edgar spent 5 hours here diagnosing the problem which from Electrician talk stem from poor old wiring job from previous home owners.  He also fixed another set of light fixtures in my home to make it up to code and safe.  Not cheap but that is the value of electricians I guess.

Tony removed 2 fixtures and installed 2 other fixtures.  Best of all, he figured out which circuit breaker operated which appliance and in which room.  He works quickly and neatly and is very dependable.  I recommend him highly.  He had been referred to me by 2 people and I am greatful for their references.

Tony and Jose are really really good.  Not only they are reasonable in their charges but also quick, neat, clean and accommodating to clients's needs.  I had them installed 2 scones fixtures for me and they helped me hang 2 battery operated candle scones at no charge and no questions asked! I am very satisfied and would highly recommend them.

Tony and his team installed light fixtures in several rooms in our house as well as fixed lighting situation downstairs. It was not easy task since the house is old and existing wiring was done in odd way. Special highlights: very professional service, evrything done on time and as promissed.

I needed to have a new light fixture installed: a small job, so I expected to have a hard time finding an electrician. Tony was recommended to me; he was prompt in returning my call, and I was able to make an appointment in a very short period of time. Edgar installed the chandelier with ease - he was on time, polite, installation was fast, and he cleaned up when he was done. I wish all home repair jobs could go as smoothly

Tony is one of the most knowledgeable electricians around.  I have an older home (1927) in SF and he's done some incredible work bringing things up to code.  He's on time, always communicates with you and prices are reasonable.  I would recommend Ideal Electric to anyone that wants someone they can trust in their home.

Tony is knowledgeable, and loves what he does.  It shows in the quality of his work.  His charges are reasonable, and his crew clean and efficient.  They fixed all the not quite up to code electrical work in our newly purchased home, including under cabinet lighting, uncapped wiring, motion sensor lights etc.  He always took time explain things to me.  I will highly recommend Ideal Electric to anyone!