Victor M.

6/14/2018

I am an office ops manager at a startup in SF and Magnolia is our go to for all electrical work. Ertan is an amazing guy, reliable and always recommends the best ways to save you $ while making sure all the work looks great and up to city standards.

I highly recommend Magnolia.

D W.

10/13/2022

Ertan is just incredible. Very thorough and honest. It's always a pleasure working with him.

Ukin B.

06/08/2017 12:00:00 SA

This is the second and final update to my experience with Magnolia Electric. I now know what happened. I had the back room of my house pulled down for a seismic retrofit. This exposed the work Ertan did under my house out of my sight. I found that he did not put a cover on any of the junction boxs as required by law. The spliced wires were capped but the boxes themselves were left open exposing the wiring.

I had also hired Ertan to measure and install 12 replacement windows. The molding around the windows was destroyed and needs to be replaced. My contractor informed me that many of the windows were either miss-measured or installed in the wrong casing. The windows need to be reinstalled and finished properly.

Ertan told me he was a licensed contractor. For small things like changing a switch or light fixture he is very good. I would recommend him for that level of work. If your needs are any more complicated than that, Ertan let me down big time. He did not finish the job and disappeared without ever contacting me again. I am now paying another electrician to redo a lot of the work Ertan did not do to code.

Vijay R.

04/05/2017 12:00:00 SA

I had Ertan install ceiling lights in my house and also wire a new panel.

He's reliable, honest, reasonable with regards price - and most importantly - a wonderfully nice guy. If you have any electrical work needs - I couldn't recommend him more highly.

CJ G.

10/31/2008

Ertan did a fantastic job on my condo remodel. With a dry wit and unparalleled electric acumen, he was able to remove outlets from a wall we took out, move outlets to where they should be, and add lighting.

He is one of the rare breed who adheres to say what you do and do what you say. He completed my project on-time and on budget -- he even helped me with some non-electrical stuff I was doing and came to do some work on a Saturday.

In a city where it is just hard to get tradespeople to show up, Ertan is a star.

J P.

4/29/2015

Great work + friendly.

I really was happy with the electrical work Ertan did at my house. We had a variety of small electrical projects (replacing a bathroom fan, adding an electronic fan timer, replacing all of our dimmer switches, adding a 3-way exterior switch) and he did a great job. He wanted to make sure all his work looked good and, when given a few options on types of switches or aesthetics, he would review them with me first before going forward.

He was incredibly personable and friendly, which to me, means a lot.
Highly Recommend.

Danielle E.

2/15/2020

I highly recommend Ertan. I had a very positive experience with Ertan and will hire him again if I ever need an electrician. He is professional, punctual, affordable and a skilled electrician, I actually think that he is an electrical engineer. He is a very skilled problem solver and cost effecient. A year after my project was completed I had a minor issue with a dimmer and he returned and fixed it promptly and professionally. Danielle E

Alan D.

6/28/2019

Ertan ROCK!!!! I had an emergency situation with my electrical at my house and discovered him through this channel (with great overall reviews) with short notice he came through and put the lights back in my life . I have worked with several electricians in the past and he by far the most courteous and professional one I've encountered plus his price is very reasonable. He almost made valuable suggestions as for prevention and/or improvements. I would definitely work with him on future projects and recommend to any friends & families! Thanks again Ertan!!

Jessica S.

9/25/2013

Ertan is wonderful to work with!

His quotes are always very fair and is he extremely efficient. He has just stopped by our office free of charge on a few occasions to give guidance on issues which have been very helpful.

I recommend Ertan to anyone in need of an electrician in the bay area!

Thomas C.

12/12/2013 12:00:00 SA

After calling a few places Magnolia Electric was the most reasonable (included parts/labor/travel). Ertan was ON TIME for appointment with ladder and tools in hand. Very nice gentleman. I had a old fluorescent bulb fixture and he replaced it with a new one cuz it was not efficient. He was done in 20mins flat!

Only thing weird was i went to his website and it talked about roofing but when i asked him he said he doesn't do that. I guess i will stick with him for electrical work only.

nate b.

05/04/2009 12:00:00 SA

Incredibly impressed with Ertan's speed and reliability. He let me know the right way for new recessed lighting to be installed in my condo as part of a remodel, and made sure all the little things were done right and managed the inspection. He also fixed my bathroom electricity the first time with a quick house visit, but then fixed it a second time *over the phone.* Impressive.

Rachel R.

6/14/2011

I needed a bath fan replaced and Magnolia gave me the best quote (and answered their phone!). They came on time and were straight forward about pricing and what had to be done, but in a nice way. Ertan was very friendly and personable. They were quick with the job and left the bathroom clean. I love my new bath fan!

I will be using Magnolia again if I ever need any more electricity thingys done.

forrest l.

7/25/2012

Hired Ertan and magnolia Electric to do some recessed lights in my kitchen and living room. They were a little cheaper than the 2 other electrician's estimates. But hired them based on my confidence in their ability.
They started and finished the job on schedule and on budget. They had good communications during the job and did a nice job with the installation and drywall patching.

patrick b.

10/06/2010 12:00:00 SA

WOW! Ertan is awesome. I had called three different electricians and had been waiting a week to just get a quote. Out of frustration I hoped on Yelp and found Magnolia. I called at lunch time and by 5pm the work was done (and at 1/2 the price one other electrician had quoted me)!

As a bonus I got some tips on what the best time to visit Turkey is (Ertan is from Istanbul). The work was professional and I will definitely be using him again.

Andy S.

03/05/2011 12:00:00 SA

One of my circuit breakers tripped and wouldn't reset. I called Ertan on a Sat morning and he was here within an hour and a half (when two previous electricians I had tried didn't answer the phone or were booked solid until Monday). He diagnosed the problem quickly (a faulty electrical outlet in the bathroom) and fixed everything in 30 mins. Overall, service was fast, efficient, and friendly. Total charge for parts and labor was a very reasonable $85.

Ertan told me my building has weak circuits (apparently the building codes became stricter in 2000 but my building got in just under the wire), so this might be happening again. Luckily, now I have a go-to electrician.

ashley h.

12/17/2014

Love Magnolia Electric and its proprietor, Ertan! He's a great electrician - efficient, courteous, always on time, clearly explains the work he's doing in layman's terms, doesn't do any unnecessary work, and is mindful of your budget. We've hired him a couple of times now.

The first time we called Ertan we needed help fixing a recessed light in our kitchen that kept going out. We had previously paid another electrician to fix it two or three times over the course of about 10 months, but it kept going out. Despite the high ratings the other guy had, he couldn't figure out what the problem was, and charged us a lot of money to fix it. One call to Ertan and it was fixed in under an hour, and for way less than the other electrician charged. That was several months ago, and we've had no issues with the formerly pesky light since then.

Most recently, we called Ertan when our tenant's electricity went out in the kitchen without explanation, and the night before she had a house guest coming. Ertan came the very next morning, and within a short period of time (45 minutes or so) got to the bottom of what began as a mysterious problem. He replaced the light fixture with an affordable and attractive and affordable new fixture that he got at the hardware store down the street. He's the consummate professional and obviously very experienced. He is and will remain our go-to guy for any electrical issues we experience in our old house.

David L.

7/30/2012

M.E. helped us get up to code on a condo conversion.
They did terrific work at a competitive price and we passed the inspection without a problem.
I'd hire them again without hesitation.

Kartik S.

7/30/2012

The outlets were not working in one of my rooms. I called a couple of electricians before calling Magnolia. Everyone started giving me the price per hour and travel charge etc.
When i spoke to M.E, i was asked to do some quick checks and turned out it was something very simple(reset of a tripped switch). He saved me a lot of $$. But, didn't expect a buck in return. Great business. Highly recommend them.

Christopher L.

06/03/2009 12:00:00 SA

Thanks Yelpers! Another great find.

I had a few outlets that were dead and it wasn't just a fuse. I found Ertan's number here and gave him a call. He arrived an hour or so later, found the problem quickly and had it fixed in a flash. He's a friendly guy and charges reasonable rates. I will definitely go to him the next time I have a problem.

Naomi N.

02/03/2012 12:00:00 SA

WOW!! I HIGHLY recommend this place!!!
Found them through fellow Yelpers and gave them a try right off the bat. As soon as I left a message, my phone rang just minutes later.
After describing my situation (a problem with my outlet receptacle and it was not the circuit breaker) in my condo, Ertan walked me through resetting the receptacle from the sister bathroom. OMG...it worked!!! Can't tell you guys what a peace a mind this was and wondering how jilted I was going to get from these other electricians!!!
One will not find any place these days who will do this...Ertan is an honest professional and I will remember him when something REALLY goes wrong!!
He has earned my trust and money in the future!!!
Thanks Magnolia and Ertan!!! Naomi N, Daly City

Kirsten Z.

8/21/2014

A great experience. Ertan (and his team) helped us on multiple fronts. He put in some recessed lights, replaced a chandelier (all in an old house that has gas pipes interfering behind the scenes and God knows what else) and put a spot on some art we wanted to highlight. All done perfectly at a fair price.

More importantly, we are preparing to convert our TIC into a condo and Ertan was invaluable in getting us through the permitting and approval process, allowing us to move forward in the conversion.

Matthew F.

12/12/2015 12:00:00 SA

Ertan completed a job for us on short notice, and we were very happy with the work he did. He installed two new 240V outlets for us, one for an electric dryer and one for an electric vehicle charger.

His quote was lower than the two other quotes we received, his availability was better, and he even patched the walls after he was done, which none of the other electricians were willing to do.

Ertan will be my first call next time I am in need of an electrician.

Crystal T.

12/18/2014

Ertan has been instrumental in making our office move a successful one. We turned to him to install additional lighting and outlets to transform a bare-bones industrial space into a functional office for our tech startup. His solid, down-to-earth advice, anticipation of our needs, constant courtesy, flexibility, and fair pricing have made Ertan an essential go-to contractor.

Delilah B.

02/08/2014 12:00:00 SA

Etran is an EXCELLENT electrician, to say the least. Out of all the companies I called he was the only one who actually answered the phone. His prices are great and he is super punctual, came 5 minutes early actually, and the appointment was at 8am. He has a good work ethic and does an honest job. I HIGHLY recommend giving him a call for whatever project you need, big or small! I'm definitely saving his business card for next time.

James W.

07/12/2019 12:00:00 SA

Mr. Ertan Atalay of Magnolia Electric just completed all electrical work for a challenging complete renovation of an old 1 BR apartment for me in the City. The work required and Ertan achieved close coordination with the general contractor. Ertan and his crew efficiently installed all new electrical fixtures and wiring for the unit. He also installed the new electric meter required. He obtained the required permits along with complete and final approval by city inspectors, and he took the lead in dealing with and satisfying PG&E and its problematic requirements. I chose Ertan because he's assisted me in the past. He is a very knowledgeable and experienced electrical contractor, is very fair, and has reasonable fees. Ertan was a pleasure to have on my job, provided very helpful advice, and he was a great help in getting the job done as quickly as possible. I highly recommend Magnolia Electric for your electrical work.

erich i.

3/29/2014

We needed to have our old electrical service completely replaced and upgraded after a short in the incoming power line. It was great working with Mr. Atalay. He was honest and reasonably priced. Also a very nice gentleman. I would recommend him to anyone and will probably use him again.

Joy O.

11/20/2014

Ertan was so pleasant to work with. Courteous, professional, quick and skilled. We had a bunch of small tasks that we needed done. He did them himself, used recycled parts when possible (which we appreciate financially and environmentally), and everything looks great.

M P.

5/22/2012

I am not sure what everyone is talking about here - this is about the worst experience I have EVER had with a service company. That is saying a lot because I live in a 1890 house and have been in need of help with things like this for 25+ years.

I found Magnolia here on Yelp (like I find most things it seems) and called them during business hours and got voicemail. I left a clear message about the work:

- a very simple job of replacing some very old light fixtures on a 12 foot ceiling
- 4 possible days for the following week that this could be done.
- my cell number along with best times to call back to schedule.

Here's the weird part: 1.5 days later, I got a text from a # that I didn't recognize that read May I leave, door does not lock. Being a good citizen, I texted back saying who is this. I got another text back saying sorry wrong #. this is the electrician that you called. Naturally I texted back reminding whoever what my job was and that I still needed to set the appt.

I heard NOTHING back.

Being a usually satisfied Yelper, I thought this must be a mistake so I called again on Monday. SURPRISE - I got voicemail. I left another clear message and asked for a call back by this morning. 2nd big surprise: I heard NOTHING again.

I just called another electrician.
They are coming tomorrow. Not problem, no voicemail, no fuss.

My advice to you: AVOID the hassle and try another company - maybe this place was good at one time but obviously they don't care about customers.

Helen F.

01/10/2014 12:00:00 SA

I highly recommend Ertan for his top quality work, responsiveness, reasonable rates, and generally being friendly and kind. In the long arduous process of remodelling my home, many vendors were misleading, slow, overpriced, even rude, whereas Ertan was personable, reliable, and pleasant to deal with. Finding good people is often trial and error, its great to have an excellent electrician!

maria g.

08/04/2011 12:00:00 SA

Just called Magnolia about my front door bell.

They told me they were busy for the next two weeks , good bye.
Didn't take my name or number.

I own a three unit building in SF and always need work done.

Not by these folks.

Arthur W.

8/13/2009

Made an appointment with him today for 7:30 a.m. to give me an estimate for an outlet. By 8 a.m. no call. I called him. He was stuck on the bridge and then we got disconnected. No call back from him. If he shows up I might update my review. Right now, I'm not at all impressed.

Ben L.

02/07/2013 12:00:00 SA

For the first few times I worked with him I highly recommend. He did a lot of different things for my home and is a really nice and reliable person. He did electrical work (new panel, dedicated circuits, new outlets and light fixtures, etc...) and also built some walls for us. Really reasonable prices and someone that I enjoyed chatting with.

BUT I reached back out to home for a few small projects and a fairly major one and he never responded and blew me off. I wish he would have told me that he no longer wanted to work with me. I called and emailed several times and he never got back to me. Very nice person that I'm guessing didn't want to tell me that he didn't want to work with me again.

Georgia D.

01/02/2013 12:00:00 SA

Everything you read on yelp is true. Reliable, speedy, honest and fair prices. I really couldn't ask for anything better. So impressed by how well Ertan solved the problem, knew what he was doing, had a great attitude and was experienced to know how much or little to do. I give my highest recommendation and you will not be sorry. ME is exactly what you want from an electrician and I would gladly hire him again if we have problems. Basically, ME is as good as it gets in my humble opinion!!

Rob C.

4/16/2013

Ertan came round a couple of times to diagnose and fix a problem I had with my apartment's wiring after an appliance caused some wires to explode.

He arrived on time or early on both occasions, got straight to work and didn't try to upsell or obviously overcharge for anything. He got the work done with minimum disruption to me while I was working from home, and was also willing to talk through the process so I had every confidence that he was only fixing what he needed to.

He was actually the second person that came round to look at this problem, after the first spent half an hour in my kitchen making noises and guessing what might be wrong but not giving me any definite answers. Ertan was certain of the problem very quickly, could prove it to me, and was also willing to make some quick fixes so I could get my oven working until I made an appointment to have the actual repair work done.

His approach to the repair was pragmatic and designed to be the easiest solution possible; he could easily have claimed that a more expensive job was required, especially as he knew that the landlord / HOA would be paying for the repairs and didn't need to approve the costs in advance, but he didn't.

I could have chosen any electrician for the second visit, but I chose Ertan. If I need more work done in the future, I'll choose him again.

David P.

6/27/2013

I called Ertran based on the Yelp Reviews and he answered promptly - was finishing up a job and could be at my place in 30 minutes. He arrived and 20 minutes later the problem was fixed - it was a simply fix but he could have easily charge me 10 x the price - service call, diagnosis, etc. This guy is a class act - honest and nice. I had him look at another problem (dead outlet) and he was honest in saying it would take a lot of time to discover and then there might not be a fix. Again, he could have led me on and then billed the crap out of me. He didn't. Class Act - highly recommend him.

Drew H.

8/25/2009

The non-electrical work (sheet rocking) was completed on schedule and professionally, although Ertan himself didn't do the work but subcontracted it to a construction worker.

Brooke R.

11/19/2013

I've been meaning to join Yelp *just* so I could add yet another five-star review to the list of praises for Ertran ... And given that he stopped by months ago and I generally forget my to-do list in about 30 seconds, I'm clearly impressed.

I called Ertran based on his Yelp reviews. He was busy on another full-time engagement, but went out of his way one morning to stop by and fix my problem. And while I'm always a bit cautious when folks I don't know are in my place (single gal, live alone, you get the pic), somehow Ertran radiates trustworthy-ness and I was entirely at ease the entire time he was around. Add that to a totally fair price and I would never go elsewhere for electrical service.

Long story short: of all the various service folks I've met since I moved to SF years ago, Ertran's card is the first one I've kept so I can get back in touch if I need to. AND he got me to finally cave and write a review on Yelp. I'd give him 10 stars if I could.

Julia D.

8/17/2013

We needed a new outlet installed in our garage to accommodate our plug-in hybrid. Ertan was the very definition of a straight-shooter. He answered all our questions over the phone and corresponded with us over email and text message just to make sure we were all on the same page about what needed to be done. On the day of the appointment, he arrived 15 minutes early. He then did an excellent, mess-free job. What more could you ask for?

R R.

10/11/2014 12:00:00 SA

Pleasant and courteous guy. Showed when he said he'd show, charged what he said he'd charge, did what he said he'd do. Did the work himself (no subs) - a nice change.

He didn't break anything! If that sounds like faint praise, then you haven't worked with contractors in SF. Our floor guys trashed the paint job, the painters were hard on the counters, PG&E broke a window... but Ertan improved our wiring, and left everything else in the same (or better!) condition as it was when he started.

There was a minor code compliance issue, but he came back to fix it and didn't charge for the extra visit.

No regrets.

Steve M.

10/06/2008 12:00:00 SA

Ertan did the electrical for my kitchen remodel...he seems to know what he's doing (i reserve the right to edit this review if something goes awire...get it...awire...awry???? oh, that wasn't funny, was it?). nevertheless, he is pretty flexible with his schedule, explains everything you ask, and his prices are reasonable (i got several bids). he was great to work with, and i would definitely recommend him.

Chayla G.

05/09/2012 12:00:00 SA

I highly recommend Ertan and Magnolia Building. Honest and priced resonably, could not ask for more! I got 4 quotes for a job setting up poswer in our office and not only was he the best priced but he came the same day to give me a quote and did the work the next day. We will be calling him back for sure!!! Thank you Ertan!

Suzy P.

7/14/2016

Really, you can't beat Ertan. Pleasant, smart and reliable. He's fixed our complex electrical issues in rentals and home. Replaced drywall, pigeon remediation, painted.... and more. We've used him a number of times and wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

Cecilia L.

6/24/2010

Ertan is da man! I've called several electricians recommended by my HOA. They either never returned my calls, or they don't do small residential jobs. Fortunately I found Ertan here on Yelp. I was lucky that he has time on the same day that I called. So he showed up right on the dot, exactly when he said he would be here. He's very professional yet friendly. He's so experienced, it only took him minutes to fix 4 of my outlets, the power to the garage, and a dishwasher that lost power. I'm so impressed I'm going to post his contact info at our club house. Don't look any further if you need some electrical work done, Ertan should be on your speed dial!

Stephen H.

04/09/2013 12:00:00 SA

Very friendly and willing to go the extra mile. Very reasonable prices. Ertan has fixed many things around my home and I would definitely use him again.

Nico B.

06/10/2015 12:00:00 SA

Took time out to help me with a simple electrical problem over the phone. The problem is solved and we didn't even have an appointment. Great guy.

Gennady Y.

05/06/2008 12:00:00 SA

Ertan is an excellent electrician!!! I am in real estate and I have hired Ertan on multiple occasions. He gets the job done right the first time, guarantees best prices and is extremely pleasant to deal with. Whenever I am in need of an electrician he is the only person on my list.

Andrew B.

5/18/2009

My wife and I just finished an upstairs remodel and we had Ertan do the electrical work after finding him on yelp. He lived up to the reviews here and then some.

I had him install some new outlets, convert some old knob and tube outlets, install smoke + co detectors, pull rg6/cat6 to all rooms, pull new cable runs from the satellite/antennas, install recessed lights and replace some hack job closet lights with a nice clean install.

All of the work was top notch and I probably asked Ertan about a thousand questions, each one he was happy to take extra time to answer and share his experience with.

Ertan made all of his commitments, was on time every day, was fun to work with and very willing to help out with advice on various other aspects of remodel I was looking at. In addition, after he was done, there was some work I wanted to do on my own, he gladly leant me some of his tools that I would need to get the work done!

Before yelp, it was really tough, being new to the area, to find good contractors. Yelp helped me hit the nail on the head with Ertan and I can't image doing any electrical or general contracting work without him in the future.

One final note, his helper Jim, shared most of the same qualties as Ertan and was a pleasure to have around helping on the job.

Karen T.

04/08/2013 12:00:00 SA

I would highly recommend Ertan from Magnolia Electric. He is punctual, honest, and reliable. He shows up on-time and does the work himself (or with one other person). He updated my electrical and added 2 new outlets and did a great job at a fair price. He is hard working and highly knowledgable. I would hire him again for any other electrical or general contractor work.

Andrea K.

4/18/2013

Ertan of Magnolia Electric Co. is awesome. He is located in Walnut Creek but works all over--San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area. He is a general contractor as well. IF he says he will be there at a certain time, he is there. Very respectful of the home he is working in. His prices are very fair. I had a plumbing problem after my electrical work, but it was a problem in the making prior to my electrical work. I told him that I couldn't imagine it was from anything they did. rather than insisting that it was unrelated to his work, he insisted on coming out to check it out for me before I had a plummer out. He is exactly what one looks for--on time, respectful, excellent price. Good guy.

Robert H.

04/10/2016 12:00:00 SA

Over the past two years, we completely remodeled three large apartments. Ertan did all of the electrical work, including completely updating the kitchens and bathrooms. For each job, he throughly explained what needed to be done, provided a reasonable estimate, kept me updated on the progress and completed the work promptly. He is the only electrician I will call for any future jobs.

Shanna Q.

11/02/2013 12:00:00 SA

Good electricians are not easy to find in San Francisco. I'm glad I finally found Ertan! He was responsive, on-time, respectful, friendly, fair-priced, professional and did a great job with all our outdoor electrical needs.

We had a number of projects that Ertan completed for us which included installing several outdoor light fixtures, recessed lighting with a timer outside our garage for safety, and outdoor plugs.

Highly recommend!

S s.

4/28/2015

Ertan and his crew were on time and on budget helping me get prepared for a condo conversion inspection. Ertan is a stand up professional who has followed through on several projects. He's been highly flexible to my schedule as well as very experienced in walking me through the process. I look forward to working with him in the future. I have recommended him to numerous friends and family who are looking for similar high quality work.

Beth D.

2/15/2009

Ertan has been taking care of us for years at my place of business. We would never even consider using someone else. He is simply the best and a joy to work with!

When I moved and thought I had an emergency project, Ertan was willing to drive an hour to my new place and start a long day at 7am for me. Luckily it wasn't necessary. The fact that he was willing to do that for me...just golden!

Peter F.

6/18/2009

I have used Ertan at Magnolia for two jobs, one at my house and one for my condo association. He was available by phone, prompt, and provided an estimate. There were no surprises and the price was right. I would use him again.

Sofia W.

6/21/2009

Ertan is prompt with his appointments; easy to talk to regarding your electrical problem; fair with his pricing; solved the electrical problem pronto!
Definitely a keeper!

davide c.

6/23/2009

I had Ertan update my electrical box to a 100A. He also added electrical outlets to my old kitchen. The job was well done. I will hire him again when i will be adding a secondary box to power my basement.

Alison M.

12/17/2009

Yelp delivered! I called Ertan on your recommendations here, and he has turned out to be a gem. Did a really great job on a rental property for a great price. And when I called him again to fix something I just couldn't figure out, and all he had to do was flip a switch (doh!), he didn't even want to charge me. How often does THAT happen? He's a real person who does a real good job!

June G.

04/09/2011 12:00:00 SA

I called the company after reading the good reviews in yelp on Friday. Ertan came on Saturday to fix my circuit breaker and the switch in my living room. He is professional, polite and truly a good electrician and even more importantly, he charged reasonably. I will recommend him to all my friends and to everyone who ever need a good electrician.

Thanks Ertan!

Peter S.

7/15/2011

I came across Ertan originally through Angies list were he was top rated a few years ago. I have been using him ever since for our 3 unit building. Always on time and very reasonable on his pricing. IMHO, he's the best.

Christian M.

10/21/2011

I bought a house with a really outdated electrical service. After contacting several electricians, I decided to go with Ertan at Magnolia Electric. I was not disappointed! Ertan was able to provide a new service panel, rewire electric outlets, and relocate switches that were in odd places (one was arm's reach of my twenty-month-old.) Ertan's rates were incredibly reasonable, especially since the job took longer than expected. Our walls, it turns out, are not drywall, but sheets of redwood covered with plaster, so it takes a looooonnnnngggg time to drill holes to relocate switches. If I ever need anything else, I am definitely going to use Magnolia Electric again!

Amy D.

11/23/2014

Ertan and Magnolia Electric did an excellent job! We had a light fixture wiring issue and contacted their offices for next day service. Ertan responded immediately and scheduled to come at 8am the next day. He arrive right on time and was very friendly and helpful. He fixed our problem quickly and cleaned up after himself (even offering to vacuum the work dust!) He is a great guy and I would hands down recommend his services. Thank you!

Dylan C.

3/30/2011

Ertan did a great job rewiring our Kitchen. Quick, efficient, and a genial guy to boot. We'll use him again.

Chuck T.

08/02/2011 12:00:00 SA

My wife and I were in the middle of a house painting project and realized we needed a high mounted exterior security light replaced ASAP so as not to hold up the painting crew. We called Magnolia and explained the situation. Ertan (a super nice guy) volunteered to pick up a replacement fixture at Home Depot that evening and install it the following morning at 7:30. He followed through exactly as promised and did a very professional job at a fair price. In talking with him, we learned that, in addition to being an electrician, he was trained as an electrical engineer so he obviously knows his craft!

For our future electrical needs, Ertan is our go to guy. Highly recommended!

Michael J.

7/23/2012

Ertan and Magnolia Building just completed extensive work for our condo conversion project in San Francisco and I highly recommend working with their team. After receiving bids from several contractors we chose to work with Magnolia for their clear understanding of our complex project and for their proven experience completing projects on time and on budget.

After a week of efficient work and Ertan's expertise the project passed the city inspection easily. Our 1890's house is full of surprises but Ertan and his team were nonplussed - even unraveling some major wiring issues to divide power between the 2 units along the way.

I've already recommended Magnolia to some design colleagues and I look forward to working with them on future projects.

Andy W.

08/06/2013 12:00:00 SA

We recently bought an electric car, and needed a NEMA 14-50 plug installed in our garage. We called around, and Ertan was the only one to answer his phone. We were in a crunch and he was able to schedule an appointment very quickly. We already had the car and were unable to fully charge it each night.

Ertan was on time, professional, and explained the work he was going to do in detail. He had to cut into the drywall, but patched everything up and left everything looking great. We are very pleased with his work.

If you are looking for someone to install a plug for your EV, he has a ton of experience and can do it quickly.

Katie T.

07/09/2009 12:00:00 SA

When we bought our house we knew it needed a lot of electrical work, and I was kind of freaked out at the prospect of finding someone honest and reliable to do it. Yelp to the rescue!

In a word, Ertan is awesome. He overhauled our outdated electrical system with a new panel and upgraded the service, moved and added outlets, upgraded the connection from the street to the house, and put everything back together so you'd never even know where the holes were (he's a contractor too). More importantly though, he answered all of my (likely clueless) questions, made recommendations, explained everything to me, and was just really easy to work with. Finished on time, exactly what he said it would cost, and totally problem free. If by some miracle we come up with the cash to remodel our kitchen he's the first person I'll call, and I would most definitely recommend him to others. Thank you Yelpers!

Trish A.

08/12/2009 12:00:00 SA

Ertan just upgraded the electrical service at my house. He is very friendly and charges reasonable rates. He is reliable and efficient. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. He did a fantastic job!
My husband and I kept putting off this project because the task of finding someone to do it seemed daunting. But after reading the great reviews for Ertan on Yelp we emailed him and he got back to us right away.
Thank you Ertan and Thank you Yelp for helping me find such a great electrician.

Kevin N.

11/15/2011

Can you say FREE service.

Had a problem with fixture connected to motion detector my condo's common area hallway. Problem was fairly complex for me as it was a base station with about 25 wires in it.After an hour + of trial and error of connecting wires and swapping out for another fixture I gave up. I knew a good Electrician could figure it out in minutes, but figured I would get hit with a $100 bill minimum. I called Etran and asked if he could come that day for what would like be a 5-10 minute job. He said he was sick, but perhaps could help me trouble shoot over the phone. He patiently spent about 5 minutes discussing the problem and possible fixes. After I let him go, I made a few adjustments and bingo got it working. I am shocked he took the time to do something for free which would normally be a pretty hefty fee. Etran you are the man!

Beth K.

7/23/2012

Ertan and Magnolia Electric are my heros. I had a horrible electrician for my major renovation who over charged me and I did not believe would get through the inspections. Ertan came in at the last minute, got the work done in a timely manor, was reasonably priced, and knew exactly how to get everything though inspection.

Plus, he is a nice guy and great to work with. I would hire him again in a second.

John S.

4/29/2013

I highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a reliable, skilled, and punctual contractor. We recently went through a TIC-condo conversion process with dozens of big and small upgrades to meet code etc. We all looked forward to Ertan's visits because he always appeared on time and got the work done to a high standard. He's also a very pleasant man with a calm disposition. I recently had him return to our apartment to replace the defective kitchen lights that a different contractor installed a few years back and I was reminded of how much I enjoyed working with him.

Dylan D.

12/02/2014 12:00:00 SA

Ertan is a great guy and so refreshing when most contractor type people never show up or follow through. We made an appointment for some rewiring and light installations in my building. He answered right away, made a plan for the next day. Then, he texted me before he came over and arrived on time. Then, he went out of his way to take care of everything in one visit. He's a super nice guy and really helped us out.

Fiona A.

04/06/2014 12:00:00 SA

Ertan was great! The wiring to my oven wasn't working and he came just a couple hours after my call and fixed it! Great same day service, very professional and friendly - I highly recommend him.

Julie H.

2/22/2009

I had two experiences with Ertan. The first was great--he was professional, friendly & did a great job installing some motion detector lights at my house. So, when I had another light that needed to be installed, I called him again. had a fairly lenghly conversation about how much the light weighed, I told him I'd recommended him to neighbors, etc. Anyway, we scheduled an appointment for him to come two days after this conversation. The day of our appt came & after waiting for him for 30 minutes I finally called. It went straight to voice mail so I left a message. I called again 30 min later, when he was an hour late. Still it went straight to voice mail so I left another message. I thought maybe he had gotten the day wrong because it seemed unlike him to stand a customer up. I called again the following day & it rang normally (didn't go straight to voice mail), but still no one answered so I left a message. It has now been over a week & I just never heard from him again.

I hesitate to write a bad review because I really did have a good experience with him the first time, but given that he did stand me up and that I haven't heard from him & left three messages with my phone number (which he had anyway when we made the appt), I thought I should post something. If I ever do hear from him again & it turns out that something really bad happened that made it reasonable for him to not show up & never contact me, I will edit this review.

Russell B.

11/13/2008

Ertan rocks! He put in recessed lights throughout my home as well as the wiring for a bathroom remodel (jacuzzi tub and other upgrades). He works transparently, happily explaining everything that he is doing to anyone who cares to know. He handled the entire permit process so that I didn't have to. He's a super nice guy and a pleasure to have around the house.

Mere B.

6/29/2009

Ertan is fantastic! He and Jim turned my ancient Victorian electrical nightmare into a workable, livable home. Ertan was incredibly friendly, entertained my 4 year old son's questions as well as mine, and explained all the work that needed to be done, including the Kermits, I mean permits, that were required. He managed the whole job quickly, affordably and efficiently and I will definitely hire him for future work in my home. Would give him 10 stars if I could!

Leah L.

2/25/2010

I called and Ertan came out the same day. He did a great job and solved my breaker problem in under an hour. I highly recommend him.

C G.

06/06/2008 12:00:00 SA

We had a very pleasant experience hiring Ertan to take care of the list electrical fixes needed for our condo conversion. His bid was reasonable and he was good about communicating to us what had to be done and when he'd be able to do it.

Kimberly L.

1/30/2009

It was great working with Ertan. We needed to install additional recessed light fixtures and have him make other adjustments in our condo. He did a wonderful job - was pleasant to work with and was fair and reasonable. We also hired him to do something additional construction work for us - building a fence. He is a 'jack of all trades'. If we need his assistance again, there will be no hesitation.

Jim W.

8/25/2011

I needed to have an old alarm system removed from the wall so I gave Ertan at Magnolia a call and told him what I needed. He asked me a couple questions about a power source and told me that there was no longer any power running to the old alarm system panel box. He said that I did not need an electrician for that as there was no power running to the system. He was extremely friendly and was willing to answer a few questions over the phone. I think that says a lot about someone if there honest enough to tell you that you don't need to pay money for something that you can safely do yourself. The next time I need an electrician for something I can not do myself, he will be the first one I call.

Stan R.

07/02/2013 12:00:00 SA

Wow. Ertan is great. First, we had a light fixture fall from our ceiling in our warehouse, and I called Magnolia based on their Yelp reviews (I actually called 4-5 companies but Ertan answered). Ertan was the only one who actually answered the phone, and when I told him of the problem, he was concerned about the light being a hazard and came to our warehouse within an hour. He was right...the falling light had severed some of it's wires, so Ertan cut them and capped them off safely until he could do the repair the next day. And the next day he appeared on time, with a helper (high ceiling), and although he had quoted a new light fixture, proudly repaired the old one and deducted the cost from my bill! Does it get any better than this? Actually, it does. We asked Ertan as long as he was at the warehouse if he might ID the breaker that controlled our security camera. He did so at no extra charge. OK, so now I'm a HUGE fan, and I would give him 10 stars if I could. On more thing...the cost for two visits, capping off the wires on day 1 and repairing a fallen light fixture on day 2, re-installing all the fallen conduit, AND identifying the security camera breaker?....under $200, which is beyond fair and reasonable in my book. Ertan is my new electrician for any of my business needs.