PDO Electrical Services

Peter was able to help me out in a pinch. He did a great repair job and also helped me understand the issue and how to avoid it in the future.

Great service. fixed issues quickly.very professional and experienced..thank you peter

Pete is the best electrician.  Knowledgeable,reliable, always provide the best service, and reasonable price.  Peter has helped me 3 times for household electrical issues.  Will continue to ask Peter's service in future!

The power in my house went out on a Sunday evening. The houses to either side of me were on, and I had tripped a breaker. I called PDO and they very quickly helped me navigate to the electrical box, and restore the power. The service is great and they'll be my first call the next time I need electrical work.

Great service and timely response! Peter is personable and friendly. I had a job where I needed couple of switches replaced, and he was able to schedule me relatively quickly, and performed the job professionally as well.

Peter provided excellent service! He was able to troubleshoot & fix the light wiring issue very quickly with very reasonable price. Also he was very patient explaining what was the issue and how he's fixing it. Highly recommend!

Peter is an honest and thoughtful electrician. We had him over a few times for smaller jobs and always appreciated the quality of his work. Recently we spoke with him about an outdoor project where he proposed several good ideas and wanted to make sure the job was done right. We ended up not needing him for this outdoor project, but we appreciated his responsiveness and willingness to help. We will definitely call Peter again the next time we need an electrician.

I seriously hate having to write this review, but this was possibly the worst contractor experience I've had in memory. I had 2 sets of track-lighting in my kitchen that suddenly died in a very complex pre-1970's wiring system. I made the mistake of calling PDO who said it would be $149 for the diagnosis, then came over for less than 10 minutes and literally just tapped the system and the light switch to see if the current was flowing and told me he was positive it was the ballast, assuring me it was just a simple job of switching that out, and telling me if he did any more it would get expensive. Well...no...total misdiagnosis, but took my money easily enough. I had taken apart the entire system to expose the wiring, then texted him photos to show him it couldn't be the ballast as the system literally had 2 hots in and out (again, very old system). I ended up having to get ANOTHER electrician out (Sepanta Electrical...they are here on Yelp and THIS is who you want to call) who knew exactly what to do. Turned out to be a shorted wire in the transformer box; after that was replaced, he rewired the system to accommodate the newer fixtures; all for just a little more than PDO's price for the misdiagnosis. I texted PDO after, telling Pete what it was; his response was, yeah...I said it was the transformer... Nope. if he had taken just a few minutes longer to check the transformer box or even unscrew the lighting system (which is what you expect in a diagnostic) he MAY have found the problem...then again maybe not. I tried to give him an opportunity to make this right, but air-silence, so take this review as a word of warning/caution.

Our smoke/C02 alarms randomly went off last week.

We appreciated Peter's prompt response and scheduling.

Professional, thorough, and reasonable pricing.

I usually don't write negative reviews, but I'm compelled to write one after the experience I had with this electrician.
We had scheduled some time for Peter to come out and check out the job.

Two hours before the appointment I messaged him confirming if he's still coming. He said that someone else took the timeslot because I asked where you lived and you refused to give me your address. I looked back at my message history thinking I made an honest mistake but there was no indication of that. He originally asked me which city I lived in and I mentioned San Francisco.

I then gave him my address and asked him to come by and he mentioned that he is booked for the next two months.

In all, I had a very poor experience with Paul. He seemed like a promising electrican given the reviews, but I planned my day around this appointment and he didn't even have the courtesy to cancel with sufficient notice and then said that he's not interested in the job anymore (which was fairly substantial, by the way)

I'm so grateful I called PDO and for the man who answered the phone (forgot his name). He walked me petiently through checking the issue before coming out and was able to help me identify the issue (switch not all the way put to the end when resetting) before he came so we were able to fix it without him coming out/ any charge! Super nice man and a kind soul, wish you all the best!

My internet went out one day and the cable company found a melted coax cable under the electric box. After they took the melted cable away, the house started having a brown out. We called peter at night. He not only picked up the phone but also patiently diagnosed the issue over the phone. Based on his understanding, he thought there was an issue with our neutral and we should call pg&e.

Next morning, we called pg&e. They confirmed his theory and were able to resolve the problem. Peter was extremely knowledgeable and patient over the phone. We were worried that there might be an issue with the house, but his explanation was critical to put our minds at ease.

Thank you!

Peter came out to re-wire an electric outlet in my garage. He showed up exactly on time, worked quickly and efficiently, and was very conscious about social distancing and mask wearing during the COVID-19 pandemic. I highly recommend him if you're looking for an electrician in the Peninsula region. He's very pleasant to chat with as well!

We were completely satisfied with our installation of 5 lights - high ceiling entry light, bedroom, family room, library, and dining room!! One required the use of a very tall ladder, yet none of the lights were an issue. Professional, knowledgeable and nice, to boot. Would hire again...and in fact, am contacting today for my kitchen island light!

Disclaimer: PDO Electrical Services did not work on my project.

With that said, Peter came out to look at my project of installing an EV car charger. While at my house, he inadvertently put too much pressure on my irrigation box which caused the pipes to misalign and created a leak. Thank goodness the cutoff switch was nearby, but I am not looking forward to fixing the pipe. To make matters worse, he said he would provide an estimate for my project AND then responded that he would have to pass on my project.

Overall, I would not reach out to this company again due to lack of situational awareness and follow through.

Peter came to my house today and installed two new outlets and fixed an external outlet. Peter was communicative, punctual and friendly throughout. He was also professional, efficient and reasonably priced. I will be using him in the near future for a 220v install and would recommend to others without hesitation.

I'm very pleased with the service provided by Peter of PDO.  The outlets in my two bathrooms recently stopped working on a rainy night.  On the phone, Peter was very clear in describing the price for him to do an analysis and resolution.  He also clearly communicated availability, and was able to come by two days after the call, despite being very busy.

There were many possible causes for the nonfunctioning outlets, and during his visit, he tested for many different possible causes, eliminating each possible cause until he found the actual cause.

Peter was very honest and explained everything in layman's terms for me.

We have used PDO twice to install outdoor outlet. Peter was responsive, showed up on time and complete the job fast. Highly recommend!

Peter is a real pro. He knows exactly what to do by exploring all options and at the same time a really great guy too. Peter has been out to my house twice replaced several GFCI outlets and is very thorough explains the steps he is following and how he arrived at a solution to fix the problem. He is very generous with his time and provides a very compete quote and probably spends a lot more time that he bills for.

Peter is my go too for any type of electrical problem for my house and highly recommend to you as well.

I've never been happier to write a check to someone.

I had four recessed lights installed in my living room. I reached out to several electricians, and PDO (Peter) had a significantly lower quote than everyone else. Part of this was because he quoted me only for labor, and requested that I buy my own materials, in the interest of keeping my cost down. Everyone is different, but I prefer buying my own materials, because I don't want to be needlessly charged up. Plus, you get to choose the aesthetic.

Peter arrived on time, finished the job exactly when he said he would (4 hours) and charged me the exact amount he had quoted me (notably, no issues came up during my installation). I enjoy talking to tradesmen, so I was in the room the whole time. Peter is VERY easy to talk to, amicable, knowledgable, professional... high marks all around. Additionally, he was very helpful in providing me the information I needed to buy the materials, and let me know whether the items I found would work or not. Importantly, he was also willing to work weekends, while most people are not.

I was nervous prior to his arrival because of his low quote and because of the relatively low number of yelp reviews. I'm so happy I picked him, and while talking to him, found out that he has had a long history working on commercial real estate, before transititioning to residential and starting his own business. From watching him, you can tell he is very meticulous about keeping people's homes clean, and happily answers any questions you might have.

I HIGHLY recommend using Peter, and will definitely be keeping his number on hand for the next project I have.

Peter was amazing! I shopped around and Peter was the best quote and the most responsive.  He was great at communicating the detail of the job and was really fairly priced.  He is forever our go to Electrician!  I highly recommend him.  He came in and installed three new ceiling fans in place of existing light fixtures. He was here for 4 hours, longer than anticipated and his price remain solid!  Peter is a one shop man and he is honest!

Peter provided awesome service to fix a partial power outage at our place. He communicates well before the appointment, arrived on time, and is friendly and professional. What we really like is that he explained his diagnose and gave us abandant information on how the circuits work and how to prevent such issues in the future. I even believe he could be a very effective teacher. Furthermore, he offered the best price among all electricians I quoted. I would not hesitate to hire Peter again.

Can't say enough great things about Peter/PDO Electrical Services (but I'll try!) --- talk about someone going above and beyond the call of duty!  

My 'RING Pro' doorbell connection issue was as bizarre and as convoluted as they come (kind of comes with the territory with an older home and older wiring) - but Peter, with his can-do, 'Wiring/transformer..... you've met your match!' attitude got to the bottom of the problem and resolved it....... which involved a lot of crawling around underneath the house and having to make a trip to Millbrae for a more powerful transformer, since it was not available around Menlo Park.

Peter IS the professional you want on board to tackle your electrical problems - because he's going to make SURE the problem is resolved, no matter what.

... and if you're thinking about getting a RING doorbell or any of their products that require hard wiring, DO hire Peter for the job (and avoid RING's recommended installer, HelloTech).  HelloTech does not have the electrical background to deal with any problems that might potentially arise with RING's hard-wired products. I found that out the hard way.

Thank you again, Peter!!! Will definitely contact you again for any electrical issues that might arise in the future.

Peter was the best electrician I've worked with in San Mateo. Very professional and through. He installed a new electrical panel that was positioned by a bunch of trees and hard to get to. He also installed a Tesla charger. When PG&E came over to make the switch to the new electrical panel, they said Wow, the guy who did your electrical really knew what he was doing It made me feel confident we made the right choice and will continue to use Peter.

Very professional, quick, and intelligent. Solved mystery with electricity in one hour that we were trying to solve for months. Knows latest standards and recommendations. Highly recommend!

Peter was extremely responsive, taking my job right after he finished the one he was working on. He quickly diagnosed and fixed the wiring issue in my garage, and was happy to talk me through and educate me on what went wrong. I would recommend him 100%!

Peter is a real professional electrician! My GFCI outlet was not installed properly and it affected a few outlets and switches on the same breaker. Peter solved the problem really fast. In the process, he also explained the troubleshooting process very clearly. Highly recommended!

We contacted Peter to install a Ring Pro on our house because we had determined our existing transformer was inadequate (12V instead of minimum 16V) and we have a place with an older electrical wiring system.  He was able to install the upgraded transformer and the actual doorbell while explaining how previous work was done, logic wise.  He also fixed an improperly shimmed and mounted electrical outlet before he left after figuring out why the last person set it up crookedly.  I would highly recommend Peter for your electrical needs.

Peter was great.  He gave an estimate and did the job a few days later for exactly what he quoted.  His work is very old school.  He is clean, meticulous and manages the best scenario for the job you need done.  He does not take any short cuts.  I am very pleased with his work and would definitely hire him again.
Sandi

I was really in a pickle! Had a bad experience with another electrician the day before I called this company.
He came at the promised time, did the work and gave me a senior discount. Very polite and professional and I could see that he takes pride in his trade.
I would recommend this company to anyone without hesitation!
The electrician is named Peter and if I could give him 10 stars, I would!

Peter is amazing! Today, I blew two fuses in our apartment (on THANKSGIVING of all days) and started frantically calling electricians. We were able to reach Peter right as he was finishing a job and he was on our doorstep within 30 minutes. He fixed both fuses and tested all the outlets. He gave his time and services on a national holiday and we are so thankful. Peter saved the day! I can't say enough good things about this experience and would definitely recommend him to anyone needing an electrician in the Peninsula!

Peter, in summary, provided the best service we could have possibly asked for.

We have an old house (1940's) and he updated our electrical box, set the wiring for a 240V hot tub, set up the wiring for our new dryer... he did all of this well, neatly and professionally. Peter provided a very detailed and fair estimate (he encouraged us to get other estimates, which were higher than his). He also collaborated with our landscaper and crew laying the concrete for the hot tub along with going above and beyond to talk to the tech supervisors from the hot tub company as it ended up being a 120V hot tub that we wanted him to convert to a 240V... WHICH HE DID!

We highly recommend Peter for small and big issues. We are very pleased with his service.

I need to preface this review by saying that my project has only begun, but I felt so strongly that Peter is the right man to help me with this job after our initial consult. Only a day after reaching out to him, he spent a whole hour of his afternoon teaching me about roughing-in electrical, and discussing my barely-formed plan. You just don't meet these kinds of professionals anymore.

I'm building one of those DIY tiny houses, and the electrical had made me the most nervous throughout the build thus far, so I knew I wanted to go with someone who was professional, but also had a sense of curiosity and creativity when it came to designing a relatively small load system, with some particulars. Peter's knowledge comes from commercial (union) and residential application, so he really knows what he's talking about, and knows the price points for fixtures/applications.

Though my electrical journey has only begun, I am confident that I have found a great partner to safely and professionally light up my little house without worry. I can't wait to get started!

PDO Electrical Services is definitely the way to go if you need any electrical work done, especially if you need it done quickly! I thought I could change out one bathroom light for a new light. Everything seemed to be going well until I couldn't get the new light to line up correctly. After a good solid 3 hours of working on it, I decided this was beyond my scope of home DIY projects and hopped on Yelp. I found 3 electricians in my neighborhood and reached out to all of them. They all replied, but Peter was able to come the next day and fit perfectly into my schedule.

Like everyone else here, he was as much a teacher as he was an electrician. As he went through every step he told me exactly what he was doing, and why. He even made the connecting wires safer with a better connection than they were before. After less than an hour, my light was hung perfectly and I feel like I have the knowledge to tackle my next electrical project. And if I fail (again), at least I know Peter will answer my plea in less than 12 hours!

Definitely check out PDO when you need any work done!

I hired Peter a few months back to install an outlet and overhead lights in my garage workshop area. The house is about 30 years old and upon his inspection of the situation, he noticed that our panel was from Federal Pacific Electric; a company that had built panels which were determined to be unsafe (ismypanelsafe.com/fpe.as…).

So, given that I wanted to install outlets for power tools, he suggested we update our panel for safety reasons and provided me with some information so that I could look into it myself before agreeing to do so. This was really great because it allowed me to use a third party to validate the need for a replacement versus using fear tactics to get me spend more money. He demonstrated a genuine concern for my needs and safety without trying to up-sell me on anything.

Peter installed a new panel, a 4-socket power outlet, light switch and 3 overhead lights in my garage and it all turned out great. He does a very clean, tucked away and smart job. He is a pleasant person to deal with and very communicative. I look forward to hiring Peter again and gladly recommend for your electrical needs.

Perhaps equally important as the quality of the job to me, was that he didn't add an arbitrary Foster City markup to his prices. His prices were fair and reasonably standard across the board for the same job performed in different areas (naturally there are variables). In both my wife's and my experience, we've had trades professionals try to mark up their pricing when they come to our neighborhood because they assume we're rich since we live in Foster City. I've even had two different vendors openly tell me that they do mark up prices just because they (feel they) can. Naturally, we didn't hire them. There needs to be more professionals like Peter out there.

We were very disappointed by Peter of PDO Electrical Services. He charged $169 for a diagnostic visit during which he offered what turned out to be incorrect speculation about the cause of failure of some connected dimmer switches. After a few days, he sent an e-mail saying that the switch supplier's tech support had told him there was a simple fix that could be done by following a procedure with the dimmer switches. But Peter didn't say in his email what the procedure was. Instead, he told us to call the switch company's tech support. Save your time and money and try someone else.

Called up Peter to get some urgent repair work done based on a house inspection report for a purchase of a property. He went beyond the call of duty to change his time schedule. We changed the appointment three (3) times, and yet, he was very professional and willing to make it work. The repairs were done professionally and to satisfaction of the lender. Peter is very professional, honest, and goes beyond what is asked of him to make customers happy. I highly recommend his work and would use him again!

Initially, I hired Peter to rewire some lights for our dining room, foyer and front door sconce but after he did such a good job, I hired him to tackle all the electrical projects we wanted done which included: installing backyard sconces, installing outdoor outlets, installing an extra 3-way switch, installing recessed lighting, installing a new pendant fixture, and finally troubleshooting some electrical outlets. His prices were very reasonable. Also, there were times we couldn't be home due to our work schedule but we totally trusted him with our house. I'm sure our dog loved the extra company too.

Peter, the owner of PDO Electrical Services, is an outstanding professional. During the 2016 Thanksgiving holiday weekend, my circuit breaker panel decided to smoke up like a chimney. Out of all the electricians that I reached out for help (understandably, their offices were closed for the long holiday), only Peter replied back (and quite quickly, I might add). After a few follow-up email messages to describe my situation in more detail, Peter was able to ascertain the problem and promptly fix it on the following Monday. Now that's service!

Peter was great - professional, timely and informative! I bought an electric car and my garage circuit kept tripping - I contacted Peter, he was very prompt with responses, he came on time, diagnosed the problem, and went to work.

Afterwards I had him look at a separate issue and he fixed it in 15 minutes. His prices were reasonable, he was efficient and great!

I would highly recommend him! Thank you!

Peter has done an incredible job - extremely thorough and detailed, he was able to fix several electrical issues outdoors. He spent extra time to make sure that everything is working properly, and explained his work in detail.

He also installed a NEMA 14-50 outlet in our garage - to charge an EV. Perfect installation, great job!

It's a no-brainer to call Peter again for any electrical job we might need in future. Highly recommended!

Peter was fantastic to work with and did A level quality work on a detached home office we had installed in our backyard. His quote was very reasonable, sent on time and he was very creative in figuring out the best way to run an electrical line to the structure from our main box that minimized any additional work. I would absolutely recommend him for any electrical work that you need done.

Amazing service! Prompt, polite and very knowledgeable! Peter took the time to respectfully explain the issue with my electricity, which was really nice! He did a great job and I will 100% call him again if needed!

Peter with PDO electrical was great! Very responsive when I was looking to hire someone to fix my Mr. Steam towel warmer. He came, on time, fixed it, cleaned up and not only was everything fixed perfectly but it was as if he was never there. I would highly recommend Peter and I plan on using him again for my future electrical needs.

I do not usually write reviews, but I had to write this one.

Peter is great.
* His quote was half of what the other guy was going to charge.
* He was able to quickly diagnose the problem with our dining room lights and found an easy fix instead of a costly solution another electrician proposed.
* He did some fairly involved electrical work that we've been postponing for years.
* He was very thorough in testing the installation.
* He was on time and very professional.
* He was able to accommodate our schedule and come on a Sunday.

Peter is a great electrician. He installed the lights in my backyard. Did a professional clean job. Worked 5 hrs non stop till the job was done. He explained everything clearly and took extra steps to make sure it would last for a long time. I wish I had met him before and used him for my previous projects at home. His estimate and charges were also very reasonable. There is a saying you get what you pay for. In this case you get much more then what you pay for :-). I have already recommended him to few of my friends and neighbors.

I highly recommend PDO electrical services . They responded promptly, the prices were clearly stated & reasonable- no surprises . The problem with the defective circuit was resolved quickly & efficiently. Peter is both professional & knowledgeable. We plan to use their services again , if the need should arise .

All the reviews below me are absolutely correct!

Peter being professional, friendly, detailed orientated, clean, hard working, and most importantly, his pricing is very very fair.

I got a guy who quoted me 3x more than Peter, just for coming out (someone in Palo Alto who's company name starts with an O). I am not complaining, but just that even from talking to Peter compared to the O guy, it felt totally different. Peter was extremely friendly and helpful, while the other one simply think he is probably the only electrician in the area.

I have to say, if there is a 6th star, I would rate Peter with a 6 star rating.

CALL HIM WITH ALL YOUR ELECTRICITY NEEDS! You will not regret it!

Looking for a first class and professional customer experience? Look no further - save yourself time, money, and unnecessary frustration. His demeanor, skills, and experiences are second to none. Customer service is JOB #1 for Peter, the owner/operator of PDO Electrical Services.

Reasonable fees? Check.
Professional? Check.
Prompt? Check.
Detail Oriented? Check.
Thorough? Check.
Customer Centric? Check.
Well prepared? Check.
Enthusiastic? Check.
Thoughtful? Check.
Dedicated to your satisfaction. Check...all day long.

I'm demanding. I'm anal (OCD), I'm opinionated, and well versed in customer service. It takes a lot to impress me - Peter did so repeatedly. He is respectful of your property, conversational, offers solicited advise, and does not cut corners he's on a mission to ensure you are 100% thoroughly satisfied w/ the service you've requested. Period.

Stop reading other reviews, move forward w/ him now and move on to something else that needs attention instead, you will be in good hands w/ Peter. You may email me to validate anything I've stated, or for a reference on his behalf. johnnydavis at gmail dot com

Peter is great. Very knowledgeable and proficient. Prices are reasonable. I have used him several times to install ceiling fans and will keep his number handy

Peter put in recessed lighting in our living room and I would highly recommend him. He was thorough, professional, and well priced. We will definitely be using him again!

We had Peter out to our home again, this time for multiple projects. Another job well done. He truly takes pride in his work, is hard working and honest. Thank you, Peter

Great electrician. Installed a ceiling fan for us and helped us fix our flickering lights. Gave us a fair estimate before doing the work, and explained what he was doing, why things were mis-behaving, and preventative steps we could take to keep them from happening again (not an upsell, just like, do this to prevent that type of stuff). Also took care to keep our home clean while he did the work. And just a really pleasant guy.

Compatible price, honest, efficient work!

Simply the best!  Responds quickly and answers his phone.  Is reasonably priced compared to other well-rated electricians.  Does great work and solves problems.  Is a joy to work with.  Installed wonderful outside lighting for our oak trees, fixed the doorbell (which a previous electrician failed to do), repaired switches.  Is beyond responsive, responsible, and knowledgeable.  Explains what and why he is doing what he is.  Believe the reviews!

Peter installed a new ceiling fan for me.  Did an excellent job, very professional.  He clearly explained any additional charges that may be incurred in case the previously installed fan was installed substandardly.  With the quality of service I received, I have to give him an A+.

Peter installed recessed light at my place two years back. He did amazing job and very professional.

Peter was very knowledgable, on-time, and fair. He did a fabulous job. I asked him to look at an outlet that hasn't worked since our kitchen remodel, our dishwasher, and microwave. He determined the problems for each. Although I do need a new microwave, his assessment was fair and worth the trip. Would use him again.