Description
Our attention to detail and customer needs. Once you hire us we are your friend in the electrical industry for life. Lighting, Outlets, Remodels, New Construction, TI's, ground up, Kitchens, Baths, Landscape Lighting and Power, Holiday Lights, Christmas Lights, Design, Troubleshooting
HISTORY
Established in 2017.
Commercial, Residential, Industrial
ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER
After my service in the military ended in 2007, I pursued a career in the electrical field mentored by my Brother. He helped me get my foot in the door at a major, national electrical supply house. This is where I learned a lot about the different materials and applications of the materials of the trade. Over the years I have worked at small and large Electrical companies. I have installed electrical systems in Restaurants, Homes, High Rise Buildings, Condos, Class A office buildings, and everywhere else electricity is needed. I still hold a valid certified general electrician license, as well as a electrical contractors license.
All of this said. I am first and foremost a family man. My three daughters, are the reason I work so hard and pride myself in all areas of life. Including electrical.
SERVICES
Lighting Installation, Lighting Repair, Outlet Installation, Electrical Panel Installation, Ceiling Fan Installation, EV Charging Station Installation, Bathroom Light Fixture Installation, Ceiling Fan Repair, Ceiling Light Repair, Circuit Breaker Installation & Replace…, Pendant Light Repair, Security System Installation, Wiring Installation, Generator Installation, Home Theater Installation, Cabinet Light Repair, Circuit Breaker Repair, Doorbell Repair, Fluorescent Light Repair, Kitchen Light Fixure Repair, LED Strip Light Repair, Outdoor Light Repair, Post Light Installation, Sconce Light Installation, Track Lighting Installation, Virtual Consultations, Security System Repair, Solar Panel Repair, Outlet Repair, Wiring Repair, Recessed Light Installation, Electrical Panel Repair, Outdoor Lighting Installation, Heater Repair, Bathroom Light Fixture Repair, Ceiling Light Installation, Chandelier Installation, Light Bulb Replacement, Recessed Light Repair, Smoke Detector Installation, Commercial Services, Heater Installation, Cabinet Light Installation, Chandelier Repair, Doorbell Installation & Replacement, Fluorescent Light Installation, Kitchen Light Fixure Installation, LED Strip Light Installation, Lighting Control System Installation, Pendant Light Installation, Post Light Repair, Sconce Light Repair, Track Lighting Repair, Residential Services, Solar Panel Installation, ,
Reviews
Can I say enough good things about Richard Olinger and his business!!??? The list goes on and on. Every time I interact with Rick or his crew, I am just beyond satisfied and relieved to know that I am working with HONEST professionals who do top QUALITY work for a REASONABLE price. I can't believe I lucked out finding this business.
Here's my long story. I had to do an electrical rewire and panel upgrade for my small house (650 sq ft) this past winter. It was around the holidays and we were in a bit of a time crunch, so I passed over Olinger to go with someone else (business shall not be named) who seemed like they were ready to get the work done ASAP (Olinger was booked up for a while at that point--makes sense, since they do great work). Going with that other business was a MISTAKE. The other contractor charged almost twice as much more than Olinger did for his first estimate, and then it was one excuse after another for getting the rewire completed. The final straw came when the other guy demanded an extra $4k for the new panel (parts ONLY--not including the labor) because of supply chain issues even though we had the cost already laid out in our contract. I know some panels are hard to come by right now, but $4k for a 200amp service panel (just the part--not the labor, mind you) seemed suspicious to me. On top of all that, the other guy did sloppy work. It was a tough decision but I had to terminate that contract. This all happened about 2 weeks before we had to move--we were patching all the drywall holes ourselves. We needed help.
Que Olinger Electric, who came in and was immediately able to pick up the other guy's work where he left off and get it done QUICKLY! They were even able to give us temporary power in the house, which helped SO much with the remodel (being able to plug in our batteries for tools, etc.). The other guy had us running an extension cord from outside. It was like night and day. Olinger's team was able to squeeze us in their schedule last minute so that our electrical was ready for our move in. It was so refreshing to have a contractor that understood our tight deadline and came when they said they would. Olinger and the other leads electricians treat the helpers/apprentices with RESPECT (unlike the other guy who was downright abusive to his helper constantly). The crew was super friendly. The receptionist for Olinger was a great communicator. They didn't leave garbage all over our yard. Their prices were so reasonable! AND on top of all that, their work was excellent!!!
As long as they are in business, I will be working with them for my electrical needs and recommending them to friends and family. Thank you Olinger Electric!
Had an emergency electrical issue that came up over the weekend. A technician arrived on Monday, troubleshot the issue and fixed several outlets and a fuse panel repair. Overall quick service at a competitive rate. Technician was very friendly. I plan to use them again for any future business.
A T.
05/11/2023 12:00:00 SA
Richard Olinger Electric is the only electrical company we use. Rick is the owner and his team had done a panel upgrade for us awhile back. We just recently hired them to add a sub panel for us as well, along with some dedicated circuits. We are so pleased! His rates are reasonable and Rick is easy to get ahold of if needed. Their work is exemplary! They are willing to answer any questions and address any and all concerns.
They are respectful, honest, hard working and are always on time. Each time they were here, as they were cleaning up, they left the place cleaner than it was when they arrived.
It's a pleasure to do business with this company!
Thomas G.
05/05/2023 12:00:00 SA
Our experience with Rick was great. On time, reliable, efficient, honest, well spoken, and got the job done. A small, but perplexing issue in our kitchen was quickly resolved by Rick. Would highly recommend!
S. O.
05/11/2023 12:00:00 SA
Rick and Evan were incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and kind! Great work, great communication, and reasonable prices. Highly recommend!
Richard and team restored my faith in electricians. He did a $3k job for our house and we are very happy. Quick to provide quote, professional, efficient, and reasonable. Aesthetically it all looks great as well. We got 12 new canned lights installed, two dimmers, 2 GFCIS, 1 multi GFCI/ light switch, 4 flush-mount replacements, relocation of two wall lights and converted them into hanging pendants. They also re-wired a rats mess of old wires and replaced a breaker. Will definitely use them in the future!
Allison L.
03/09/2023 12:00:00 SA
Rich's guys were great and courteous. We ended up needing a lot of electrical work done and they gave us a good price and did the work efficiently. Would definitely recommend!
Greg S.
04/12/2023 12:00:00 SA
My first time working with Richard and it won't be the last! Our daughters bedroom had light flickering. He was able to come out the next day to fix an issue even with some of his team out sick. He was able to replace the failed breaker and thoroughly check the others to make sure everything was working correctly before leaving.
Hayward J.
04/09/2023 12:00:00 SA
Quick response and good ongoing communication. Got the job done and charged a fair price. Recommended!
Chris N.
02/09/2023 12:00:00 SA
Richard was great. Very prompt and price was fair. Installed plug socket for my EV level 2 charger. Highly recommend him.
Joanne R.
10/09/2022 12:00:00 SA
This is your guy! Called him in a weekend because our tenant's outlets weren't working. He was in the job by Monday afternoon, and everything back up and running. It wasn't an easy job as he had to crawl behind the wall to locate the wires. He replaced 5 outlets and the breaker. Definitely using him again!
Eric S.
02/11/2023 12:00:00 SA
I can't recommend ROE highly enough. Professional, good pricing, and honest. I'm also one that would rather work with an owner/operator than a larger company. Give him a call!!!
A number of our electric outlets in our kitchen stopped working. They had someone out the next morning, discovered the problem and corrected it. Their electrician was knowledgeable and courteous and he had the right parts available.
Elise A.
04/07/2023 12:00:00 SA
Rick and his team are the best! They have worked on so many projects for us now and we wouldn't use anyone else. They are honest, reliable, fair, and just all around great guys. They do the best work as well. Thanks so much guys!
I used Richard and his team recently to install one ceiling fan, a chandelier, and EV charger.
When I first reached out to multiple local electricians for this project, Richard was the first one to return my call and help me figure out the budget and the work that was needed to install EV charging in my garage. Richard was professional and warm in our communication. Honestly, because he took the time to call me and answer my questions, he was able to earn my trust and that was why we ended up selecting him and his team for the job.
His employees Evan and Brennen were timely, efficient, and professional. I highly recommend these guys because they got the job done professionally and they were easy to deal with!
If you are looking for an electrician, don't hesitate to reach out to Richard and his team!
Rich and his team provide excellent work. They were extremely professional and knowledgeable. I will be using them for all my future electrical needs around the house.
We had a few bedrooms with zero power and even during all this recent rain, Richard was able to get out to my house asap to both diagnose the issue and solve the outlet problem at a more than reasonable price. A+ response time, communication, and repair and I will absolutely use his services again.
Great work done by Richard and his team. Definitely not the cheapest in town, but does quality work. Installed our garage lights.
S R.
01/06/2023 12:00:00 SA
They were good, friendly but were very highly priced. For our second job we shopped around and found equally good service for less than half the price that Olinger charged. Shop around.
So glad I found Rick and his company. They came out SAME DAY. I was out of power on the coldest and rainiest day of the year. Rick made it out and fixed the problem AND did so at such a reasonable rate. Very professional and kept me updated on the job in real time. I will be using Rick to install my electric car charge station and he will also be upgraded a dedicated circuit on my breaker panel. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Thank you Rick.
I reached out to Richard and he got back to me right away.
Although he wasn't able to get me on the books right away, and I ended up using another service due to saftety issues, I still wanted to give him a shout out here today.
He took the time to talk to me and explain things really carefully over the phone and gave me a lot of great insight as well as some good safety tips. He followed up today just to make sure everything was OK and offered to come out as soon as possible to try to help if needed.
In a time and age when quality customer service really seems like a thing of the past, it is nice to know that someone still does good business!
Thank you very much!
Pete R.
02/10/2022 12:00:00 SA
Updating now that the job is done: strong recommendation. Rick and his team were very responsive and kept me updated about when they would show up. They always showed up when they said they would and got the work done quickly while they were on site. They were also flexible about some last minute adjustments to the scope of work. And a pleasant group of guys to have around. I will definitely call Rick when I have more electrical work to do!
We had some exterior electrical work that needed to be done. Everyone was professional, prompt and I am very happy with the work that was done. I would highly recommend this company! I will be sure to use them for any future electrical needs.
I had two brushed chrome chandeliers installed on 14 ft sloped ceiling.
Old track lighting taken down, as well as, dining room light taken down.
When I reached out to Richard he got back to me right away. Next day two men came and did a great job. I am happy with the results and the friendliness of the people.
Just had a great experience with Rick and his team! Everyone was respectful, prompt, and honest. I had them install a ceiling fan, replaced my kitchen lights with can lights and replaced two hallway lights. He was transparent with pricing. BTW he is very reasonable! I highly recommend Richard Olinger Electric! Rick, it was a pleasure to meet you, and thank you for your military service. You ROCK!
Sandie P.
01/10/2023 12:00:00 SA
We recently moved within Vista/Shadowridge and the house required a number of updates. Over the past several months, Rick and has staff installed a new service panel, LED lights to illuminate the interior of the garage, replaced a number of worn interior outlets and switches, added dimmers in strategic locations, installed two new bathroom exhaust fans and even provided lighting design advice to even out the lighting in our kitchen. Today they installed about 100' of coaxial for a cable box in our family room. In addition, Rick and has staff provide white glove service--neat and tidy, drop cloths and booties, and very personable. If you want pros, you only need to make one call and that's to Richard Olinger Electric.
Brad W.
08/04/2022 12:00:00 SA
Wow, so happy we found Rick's company! The guys showed up this morning and ran 3 lines for ceiling fans in rooms without attic access, the quality of their work is absolutely incredible and Rick's prices are VERY reasonable! Can't recommend them enough, so happy with their work and will now be a forever customer!!! Thank you so much!
Since I have solar and natural gas prices are going up, I wanted to switch my dryer out for an electric one. But I needed a 220 circuit in my laundry room. Of course, the laundry room is in a not-so-ideal place for running a circuit. Richard quoted me a reasonable price, especially given the circumstances.
Richard and his team looked for options that would result in the cleanest install and discussed them with me. Richard explained things in a way that was easy to understand, and I felt good about the solution. His team got to work quickly, and had a great attitude the entire time they were here.
The team worked really quickly. So quickly, in fact, that the cost ended up being significantly less than what I was expecting to pay. Talk about building trust. Rather than charging the extra money, they just billed me for the time. They didn't make a big deal out of it either; it was clearly just the way they do business. And the work was high quality, clean looking.
I'm having them come back in a few weeks to get an outlet behind my TV on the wall and run some low-voltage wiring for my entertainment center cables.
These guys keep busy, and I can see why. Plan ahead, because even though they respond right away, you will likely need to book a few weeks in advance. But totally worth it. Glad I waited for the right team.
Called Olinger Electric and left a message and Rick got back with me very quickly and I told him what was going on and what I needed and I booked an appointment and today I had two outlets put in by Evan and the job is done very well and very good customer service I will be using them again for any electrical needs!
Ron C.
01/12/2022 12:00:00 SA
I used Rick's company in the past for quite a bit of work during a remodel, and more recently to replace a single switch with a light/fan dimmer combo. He always shows up prepared and ready to work. As simple as some things seem, there's usually more to it I like having a place to trust like this. Good work, always friendly, and cleans up after themselves.
Tl;DR: would 100% recommend. On time, communicative, and well priced.
I called Rich to get some electrical work done in the garage and attic. His schedule was booked out by just over 2 weeks, as everybody is, so I got the slot on the calendar. He called during that time to let me know some other clients might be canceling and to see if I wanted to take over a spot if they did. In the end there were no cancelations but it was nice that he checked in to see if I wanted to take an earlier spot.
On the scheduled day he called about 45 minutes before to let me know when he would arrive. He arrived on time when he said he would.
Once here, he was able to quickly identify the work that needed to be done and clearly explaine it to me.
He ended up putting in 3 outlets in the garage ceiling and wiring up an attic fan and a 4th outlet in the attic for another light.
Once he was done, he cleaned up, and disinfected the areas he worked in. Finally he did a thorough walkthrough of the work with me to make sure nothing was missed and we were on the same page.
I am always happy to support local businesses and when I have more electrical work to do I know he will be my first call.
I couldn't possibly be happier.
Communication from the beginning was outstanding, and it carried through job completion.
Super-honest, no wishy-washy dancing around, knew what they were doing, quality parts, easy to work with...fantastic experience.
Both Rick and Ethan did great work.
Thrilled to have found a great electrician.
AMAZING workers...love that they left my house cleaner then they found it. Professional all the way...no questions unanswered.
Thank you Olinger Electric
Karen Huitt
Called Richard based on these Yelp reviews and glad I did. I explained my problem and he was actually able to diagnose the issue on the phone which turned out to be something I could easily fix myself. His honesty and willingness to give me a quick hand over the phone was incredibly appreciated. I can tell just by chatting with him briefly that he cares about his customers and loves what he does. I will 100% use and recommend him for all of my electrical needs going forward.
Thanks again for the help Rich!
I've had Richard install some lighting in my kitchen and also install an EV charger on the side of my garage. They have provided quality work and I plan on using them on future projects. They are very up front with pricing and don't try to add costs after the work is completed. If you have an electrical project, give Richard a call.
Andrea W.
10/02/2021 12:00:00 SA
We had an issue at our rental property and Richard was able to come out quickly that same day and fix it for a very fair price. We will definitely use him again in the future.
Chelsea B.
10/02/2021 12:00:00 SA
Richard made time to come out right away for a safety concern regarding my electrical wiring. He was professional and personable. He made me feel comfortable and took the time to explain everything to me. I already scheduled my next appointment with him.
Mark G.
10/08/2021 12:00:00 SA
I called Richard based on all the other great Yelp reviews that I read. Some of my outlets were out and he said he could squeeze me into his schedule today or I could try troubleshooting it on my own and save me $. His tips worked and restored power to those outlets! Definitely appreciate his integrity to help me handle it over the phone on my own. Plus, he sounded like a normal human being over the phone, not a salesman.
I was in the middle of an escrow and the home inspector found that the pool pump was not GFI protected.
Richard, understood the problem went out to my clients property confirmed the problem and within 24 hours. He ordered the parts installed them in the electrical panel and saved my escrow. Just a side note about his honesty! Another vendor told me I need a new sub panel, which would have been at a significantly higher cost and total unnecessary. A man and a company you can TRUST thank you
Rick Olinger and his team are top notch. They are COVID-19 compliant with masks, social distancing and they wipe down all surfaces with Lysol disinfectant wipes. Rick does excellent work and for a fair price. He's very professional, shows up on time and keeps to budget. He covers everything with plastic and vacuums thoroughly so there is no trace of mess anywhere.
I had Rick put in two dedicated circuits plus a ceiling fan/light in our Casita. This required running a conduit from the main panel outside and putting a subpanel in the closet (needed for a future kitchenette). And then running the wiring to the furthest point away in the bedroom. Rick had to cut through a lot of the drywall in the ceiling of the shower and the bedrooms to make this happen. He replaced he drywall, and I will have our painter do the drywall texturing and painting.
Although it was not part of the job, he checked out six landscape lights in my backyard and replaced two LED bulbs for free.
I highly recommend Rick Olinger Electric. You would be hard put to find a better or more honest electrician.
Peter J.
03/10/2022 12:00:00 SA
Very professional. Polite and efficient. Rick got to the root of the problem quickly , took the time to explain everything and took care of it without trying to upsell at all. In fact he went out of his way to work with what was already there. Worth every penny.
These folks are awesome!
From quote to finish we felt well taken care of by Richard and his team. (Hilary, Rick, and Marcus).
- They called the day before to confirm appointment
- They called the morning of to confirm work
- They showed up on time
- They put down plastic to do their work, kept everything clean! It might be cleaner than when they started the work!
Thanks again. Really happy with the work done. (Two recessed lights installed, dimmer installed, occupancy light switch installed, switched outlet installed).
Bill O.
05/10/2019 12:00:00 SA
I've used Richard Olinger Electric a few times now. Great attitude, definitely skilled at his trade, and does his trade at a fair price.
Definitely a thumbs up - you can't go wrong.
I contacted Richard for an electrical panel upgrade. He was quick to respond, answered all my questions and estimated the cost over the phone. He conducts himself in a professional manner and seems very knowledgeable. He is now in my goto contact list for electrician services.
Karin G.
09/03/2021 12:00:00 SA
Recommend highly. Quick, competent, reasonable rates. They are good at their job and nice people too.
Bill T.
04/03/2020 12:00:00 SA
Even in masks and gloves Rick and his team are awesome.
He called ahead to let us know he was en route and arrived just when He said He would.
I had a couple of outlets go out and He was able to quickly diagnose the problem, trace down the wire that was causing it and get the circuit up. Rick is an expert, he doesn't cut corners and His prices are more than fair. I'd call him again for any kind of electrical work.
Rick and his team have come to my home on two occasions. I called him the first time because he was highly recommended on Next Door. He installed a ceiling fan and some vanity lights in addition to replacing broken light switches and a few other smaller jobs around my home. I was very pleasantly surprised at how reasonably priced his work was, and I was also very appreciative at how clean and tidy he left everything! I have had lots of contracting work/repairs done around my home over the years where I have had some cleaning up to do afterwards, so I appreciated very much how picked up Rick left everything.
The second time I had Rick come out to replace smoke detectors and fix a fuse/circuit that kept failing. I also had him remove a broken bulb in one of my ceiling fans that I could not get out on my own. Not only did he get the broken metal and glass out of the socket in the fan, but he replaced it with a new bulb. As with the first time Rick & his crew came out, they were so neat and tidy, as well as always being so professional & polite, and arriving when they say they will.
I made a third appointment with Rick a few months ago but have had to reschedule it twice....and just rescheduled again. Rick has been so nice and understanding about it and has given me a new date right away. One thing in particular I have noticed with Rick is that he has always answered when I call. If I did need to leave a message, I know he would call back as soon as possible. I will definitely always use and recommend Rick for any electric needs I have.
Ron H.
01/11/2022 12:00:00 SA
We had 3 issues. Two were handled easily and one took a lot more investigation. Rick was able to trace it down and get it fixed, now all is good! Highly recommend this group for any of your electrical needs.
Ric did a fantastic job on a few new lights in our home. He communicated well prior to scheduling, confirmed the day ahead, arrived on time, and left the rooms he worked in cleaner than he found them!
His pricing was very reasonable given the quotes we received and he worked on a Saturday for us to get the job done sooner.
I was very impressed and we will be using him again soon.
Rick & his team are awesome. Like others have said - they call the day before to confirm, call when they're on their way, and they're super professional/awesome folks. They added a much needed 20A circuit in my garage for my power tools, and were super careful about not leaving a mess/did a great job of cleaning up afterward, and even patched my drywall for me for free.
Highly recommended, and will definitely be using their services again. Thanks guys!
I cannot recommend Richard Olinger and his team highly enough. They were timely, COVID-19 safe, and worked closely with my wife and I to ensure our needs were met. That was no small feet, as the 70 year old home we just purchased had significant electrical code violations and repair needs. Richard (Rick) and his team handled it all in stride, informed us of our options, and got our house up to today's standards for electrical safety. Beyond that, they worked closely with us to upgrade functionality, add lighting where needed, and went above and beyond to make certain that our needs were met.
Do yourself a favor and hire Richard Olinger and his team! I'm confident that they can handle any electrical need you might have....and we had many, so I'm speaking from personal experience. They earned my complete confidence and trust, and I know they will do the same high quality work for you!
Andrew S.
12/03/2021 12:00:00 SA
We were grateful for the installation of lights (2-Recessed LEDs and 1-Outside Light Fixture) in our house by Alex of Richard Olinger Electric this week. Alex carefully took time to find wiring access, that avoided cutting extra drywall holes to complete the required connections. We also appreciate work by others from Richard Olinger Electric over the past weeks.
Rick was awesome, we scheduled a timeframe for him to come to the house. He called in the morning to give me a head's up when he was on his way. He showed me what was going on with our electric panels and why we were having such issues. Honest and professional and also provided a biscuit for our dog!
Great customer service and easy to work with. He was very professional and practiced safety protocols using booties and cleaning up for himself.
Great work, show up when they say they will, care about quality of work and electric code, best thing about their work, they do the job like it was their house.
Used them twice now, will be going back for all of my electrical needs!
Cheryl H.
09/08/2019 12:00:00 SA
Rick was great! He showed up within the appointment time window, was professional and very friendly. We were impressed by his knowledge and that he genuinely cared about fixing our outlets the right way. He also installed a 240 outlet for our EV and it works perfect. We highly recommend him! :)
Called to get a quote for both upgrading an electrical panel and to add an electric vehicle charger to many companies, after speaking with Rick and having all my questions answered we hired him. There was a small amount of prep work the day before and the next day the job took about 5 hours. They provided a generator for our use while the electricity was out and cleaned up before they left. The work was well done. I was very satisfied with the outcome. If I need an electrician in the future, this will company will be my first choice.
Super, super kind, knowledgeable, and helpful. Walked my husband through repairs via the phone even though he couldn't come out due to COVID. Consummate professional!
Rick and his team are great! They are professionals who are honest and know what they are doing. I had some outlets that were no longer working, and figured it must be a wiring issue since they were reset outlets and hitting the reset button wasn't working. Richard showed me that they were actually connected to other reset outlets (unusual but is sometimes done), so we just needed to hit those reset buttons and all the outlets worked! I had a few other electrical issues Rick worked on, but getting those outlets to work didn't cost anything, when I thought I'd be paying for some wiring work. Rick and his guys have done other work at my house too and the pricing is very fair and reasonable. I would highly recommend them.
This is the second time that I hired Rick to do some electrical work. The first time was to install a car charging adapter for my plug in hybrid. Today they installed 6 outlets that I needed in my garage. They know what they are doing, charge a fair price, clean up when they are done, and communicate before and during the visit. I definitely recommend Rick for any electrical work that you need done.
Rick is great! He responded quickly to schedule the installation of our 4 fans.
He is reasonably priced and an expert at what he does. He is a super nice guy as well. His work was top notch and was very clean. Follows all Covid protocols as well. I highly recommend him for all of your electrical needs!
I would highly recommend Rick & his Team. I called , texted, & messaged numerous companies all of which still haven't responded. Rick messaged me back in minutes and we spoke shortly after. Within a few hours of talking to Rick he arrived at my home and fixed everything needed for ADT to complete their install. I really appreciate the fantastic customer service and happy to have a working doorbell and electrical back to normal. Thanks again!
Rich C.
05/09/2020 12:00:00 SA
Rick and his crew did an over the top job installing a couple outlets in our bathrooms. After an initial assessment regarding placement of the outlet was not ideal for me and my wife we gave the okay to cut through some dry wall (which would add to the cost and deal with it might not looking the same as before). When Rick showed us the final install it was not only in a better place but his Yankee ingenuity did it without cutting any drywall. He could have the easy route and slap them where is said they could only be but he goes that extra mile. Before any work started they prepped the area like a crime was about to be committed because they left no evidence behind. They are my new guy when it comes to needing any future electrical needs.
I got Rick's name from a realtor who lives next door to me. She maintains Rachel's List which is NOT posted on social media. She has someone for every home or personal need and is rigorous in vetting them. I've used three different professions from her list and each one is five star.
Three times Rick Ollinger Electric has done work at our house; moving a ceiling fan closer to the peak of our vaulted ceiling; installing whisper quiet ventilation fans in all of our baths and running power so they could have their own switch; and relocating switches to their proper location near the door rather than a foot or so inside our bathrooms.
In every case Rick and/or his crew have followed the three P's: Professional, Precise, Personable. When dealing with electricity, Professional and Precise is necessary, the Personable just follows him and his guys.
He responds to my texts very quickly, asks appropriate questions and will ask for pictures so he can, when possible, give me a quote without visiting the house. He confirms the appt the day before, shows up when agreed (and doesn't blink if I ask him to drive around for an hour because I wasnt ready at our agree'd upon time).
He's a veteran! Family man with the units that qualify him for that! Has strong personal values that meld with a growing business! And has a family history of craftsmanship skills in our county! You will not be disappointed if you call Ollinger Electric!
CT Smith
Had quite a bit of work done and R.O.E was excellent. Love that I have an electrician for life.
They came and found that a GFI needed to be reset. They reset it and did not charge us at all.
Julia C.
05/12/2021 12:00:00 SA
Rick and his team are the best! He was honest, trustworthy, responsive to our needs, and did quality work. They are officially part of the family now.
Hands down - Rick Olinger of Olinger Electric:
1. Timely
2. Personable
3. Experienced
4. Straight Shooter
5. Expedient
6. Delivers Promises
7. Goes Beyond Efforts of Others
8. Cost Effective
9. Organized
10. Communicative
Enough said to convince you?
You're a genius Rick! Fixed the problem and saved me money! Doesn't get any better than that. Thank you! Lenore
Great service, excellent quality, helpful, knowledgeable and friendly staff. Met the owner and was willing to work with my difficult schedule. Came right out and did a stellar job.
Art M.
04/12/2018 12:00:00 SA
Another project from Rick, another 5 stars!
If you look at my previous review, you'll see that my wife and I moved into an older house. For whatever reason, this house barely has any windows nor a direct door to the backyard even though it has a massive patio. Because of this, my wife and I decided to install a rear patio door.
While just small talking with Rick while we were discussing our future plans for the house, he OFFERED to assist on the door installation just to make sure the electrical portion was done to his standard. THIS WAS FREE OF CHARGE!!! A licensed specialist offering to assist on an unrelated project at no charge just to make sure the work was done to his standard. I work in the medical field, so I think of it like it's having surgery for something, and a neurosurgeon offers to assist... at NO CHARGE!! I'm very impressed. In addition, because he knew how old our house was and being a family man himself, he did checked up on our fuse box at no charge.
So again, I'm recommending Rick for any and all electrical work you have. Dude works his tail off, personable as hell, detail oriented, and someone who just appreciates things being done the right way. He'll go out of his way to make sure everything is done right, and is just a nice guy. So again, I give Rick my highest recommendation without any hesitation!
My wife and I own a home in Vista and we just had a panel upgrade, can lights installed and some problem solving on some 3 and 4 way switches. Richard Olinger and his crew did excellent work. They even provided a generator for us to use while the power was turned off. They followed mask protocol. Their work was meticulous. They cleaned up after themselves and even wiped down the surfaces. They were punctual and dependable. He communicated and answered calls and texts promptly. I would definitely recommend Richard Olinger for any electrical work that you need done. We were very pleased with the end product and will call him again if the need arises.
Had to do all the outlets in the kitchen to be in compliance with GFCI.
Rick was very professional, responsive and did great work - what else can you ask for - would highly recommend.
Dave E
Rick was excellent. We had a light switch that needed to be replaced and he was responsive and came the next day. Took care of the job quickly and perfectly. Really friendly and nice guy too. You really can't ask for more. Definitely give him a call.
Rich was quick to respond and scheduled him to come hang my 3 light fixtures the next day. Professional, efficient and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend and will definitely use again.
Love the fast response and professional communication, was always on time , the job was done as agreed,
the price/estimate was reasonable
Nicole W.
01/10/2020 12:00:00 SA
Richard is a fantastic electrician and business owner. He has worked on a few electrical projects at our house from running brand new electrical to adding switches. I highly recommend Richard and his employees who under his supervision, they work very fast and clean up after themselves. Thank you for a job well done, photos to come shortly!
Rich squeezed me into his busy schedule by coming out on a Saturday (Memorial Day Weekend no less) to install a ceiling fan for me. He was only supposed to do the fan, but he added an outlet behind my TV too, so my cords didn't dangle below anymore. Everything looks clean and I'm stoked! He was on-time and did it in the amount of time he said it would take, while still adding an extra outlet for me. He put down plastic to contain the mess and cleaned-up everything before leaving. Rich did a great job, plus he's a really friendly and personable guy. I've already scheduled more work with him. I would most definitely recommend Rich to a close friend without a doubt!
if i could get them more than 5 stars i would!!! Absolutely amazing customer service from the beginning to the very end. i called around asking for several quotes And Richard was the ONLY one that was actually friendly and explained everything to me step by step. He also broke everything down cost wise. Which I appreciate because the other companies just came up with a random price but when i asked for a breakdown they couldn't give me that. I will never use anyone else for my electrical work and i will refer everyone who needs work done to you!! Thank you so much Richard!!
J C.
11/03/2020 12:00:00 SA
I contacted Rick to install some motion sensor lights. He did a great job and even followed up with me afterwards to ensure the lights were operating appropriately. Very happy with his work and will hire again!
Really great people to work with- we had a minor electrical issue, owner was able to come out on the same day, had everything fixed up and working properly in no time. Rates were totally reasonable, response was fast, everyone was super friendly, and they got the job done really quickly. They're definitely who I'll call next time I have an electrical issue after this experience.
Such an amazing experience!!! I had an issue at work and didnt know where to turn. I called Richard and he sent someone out the same day to give me an estimate. When they came to do the work Richard noticed another hazard that I had and was able to add this to my estimate for pennies on the dollar. The craftsmanship was amazing, pricing was great and the overall experience I had was outstanding. Would reccomend to anyone from commercial to residential.
Shey B.
03/05/2018 12:00:00 SA
Rick is both an awesome person and professional.
I needed to get my stove hooked up and my lights wired up quickly and even though he was pretty much booked for the month, he fit me in at the end of the day and even stayed past dark to get the job done.
Not only was his work excellent, but he's a cool dude to have a conversation with and that's something I really appreciate when hiring someone to work on my house. My home is my investment and I'm not someone who is just going to hire any electrician to come out and do the work.
Overall, having Rick work on my house was just a much better experience than any other plumber or electrician who has worked on my house in the past. He realizes the importance of customer service, which I think can be lacking in this industry.
Highly recommend!!!
Michael B.
06/11/2020 12:00:00 SA
No need to look for another electrician, Richard and his team is the company you are looking for. Timely, highly professional and fair priced. Richard will ensure your house is to code and will go the extra mile to take care of whatever project you have for him. In our case he came out to fix some items from a home inspection. He gave a fair estimate and did the work fast and accurately. He even fixed a couple add on items without hesitation. I would hire home for any of our electrical needs. Great workmanship, even better experience.
Our Electrical Panel fuses were popping. We decided, since our home is a little old, to have all new Panel with 200 AMP and Solar ready installed. Richard gave us a great quote and took care of every detail one must cover to have such work done on a home. Scheduling City and SDGE and kept us informed and on schedule. He was very reliable and his super crew were just the best ever! I could not tell they had been here other than the new panel on the wall! Very COVID-19 and very considerate as well. We would give them a 10 rating if possible. Honest and very dependable! Everything in writing! We will call them every time we need work done in the future as well. Alex B.
Richard did a great job discovering, diagnosing and fixing a wiring issue I had. He came highly recommended, did a great job at a good price, and I will definitely use his services if needed in the future! I recommend his company to anyone who needs great quality electrical work.
Richard and his team did a great job setting up the electrical system for my pool and hot tub area. Richard was quick to reply, his team did an excellent job, they were very professional and cleaned the area where they worked and left it looking great. All this was done with a reasonable cost. I've had two other electricians work on projects within the last nine months. Richard and his team easily out performed the two other companies! I was so impressed that I asked Richard to support me on another job this week. I highly recommend Richard Olinger Electric.
Shelly K.
10/12/2017 12:00:00 SA
Rick was so prompt when he came out to our restaurant. Very professional and affordable. He was in and out no problem. Thank you Rick!
Alex R.
03/08/2019 12:00:00 SA
I wish yelp would let me rank 6 stars for once. That is how good Olinger Electric is. They provide a fair quote, show up on time, do professional work and clean up afterwards. I have used (and tried to use others before them, if they would ever call you back)...Rich responds so fast you always feel like you are his only customer! Still not sure how he does it.
His team? Folks like Rick are outstanding! Courteous, professional...always explains what he is doing and why.
In short, I wish they would expand their business into other areas, so I can give them more work!
Fantastic work! Rick is responsive and does excellent clean work! He replaced several GFCI outlets in one hour. They wore masks and lysol wiped areas after working due to the coronavirus outbreak. Highly recommend.
Highly recommend! Rick was very easy to work with to schedule and offered a fair price. Brennan and Evan did a great job.
We absolutely loved doing business with Rick Olinger and the other Rick who works with him. This started with his quick response to our call for help and continued from there. He gets back to you and does what he says he will do -- and does it well.
Knowledgeable, skilled, efficient, and left the worksite cleaner than they found it. We are so happy with their work and the great suggestions made for solving problems. Reasonable pricing as well.
Recommended without hesitation and we will definitely hire him for our future needs.
I have been using Richard Olinger Electric for years-Rick has done much work for me personally and I have also referred him to many clients, friends and neighbors. Like me, everyone is always very satisfied with the work. Rick is honest, efficient, knowledgeable, and has a great deal of integrity. All of his work is done with the utmost care and attention to detail. I feel good about referring people like Rick to others, and will continue to do so.
J L.
08/12/2019 12:00:00 SA
Excellent and friendly service! These dudes are quick and super clean with their work too. They tell you whether they can do a job or not and not force things. Had them install outlets and change cable location. Would definitely use them again! Professional work and service!
Rick installed new light fixtures in my dining room, kitchen, and bathrooms, as well as a dimmer switch for my kitchen lights. Excellent work and good communication skills. He ensured the lights were placed exactly where I wanted and didn't mind any changes to plan. He also made some minor wiring repairs caused by the prior owner's lacking DIY skills. I will definitely going with Rick for my next electrical project, replacing all outlets and switches. Thanks Rick!
Best Electrician in town! You won't be disappointed. Great service with a great smile and personality. Why would you want anyone else? You won't!!!
I called Richard after hours as I was going down the Yelp list of electricians in a desperate attempt at finding someone who would pickup the phone. After a few guys who didn't pickup, or couldn't come out, Richard answered the phone.
I described my scenario and Richard gave me a ballpark estimate and estimated response time. Perfect. I had a plumber on the way with a new water heater in one of my rental units and needed an electrician to make sure the wiring was adequate and safe.
Richard arrived earlier than I expected and worked alongside another professional (plumber) to get the job done fast, professionally, safely, and neatly.
As life sometimes kicks you when you're down- it was later discovered the water heater wasn't working. This was not due to anything other than a bad part from the factory. Richard answered my call after hours and even coordinated with my plumber to respond the next day to double check everything. Richard and my plumber (Travis at TK plumbing- great guy) were able to pinpoint the problem and it was fixed fast.
Richard communicated clearly and was honest, ethical, and easy to work with. Richard will be my go-to electrician for my rentals.
Dianne A.
08/11/2018 12:00:00 SA
Just had Rick out for a second job at my house and, again, it was done promptly and well. He was there when he said he'd be to look at the job and was able to fit me in within a day to add an outside outlet to complete a project. It involved running some surface conduit and his work is very neat and tidy. Rick is easy to deal with, is a good problem-solver and makes sure that the job is done right the first time. I think his charges are reasonable. He's my go-to guy for all things electrical now.
Tiffany W.
07/02/2018 12:00:00 SA
Rick & Jack were super awesome!!! I got a very quick response & quote to have my master bath lights repaired & installed. Despite a surprise (poor/dangerous wiring from the previous contractor) Rick was able to fix it and manage to stay within our original quote. They cleaned up nicely afterwards too- like they were never here! Excited to have them come back to do some other lighting projects in the near future.
If I could give Mr. Olinger 6 stars I would. He spent this morning at my home wiring through the attic to put an overhead fan in my bedroom. It was a very difficult job. He had to drill through a slanted beam and then replaster the material on the beam before installing the fan. He also put in a wall switch and a place for the fan remote. He and his apprentice worked tirelessly until the job was done to my satisfaction. That is saying a lot since I'm a perfectionist! They also cleaned the bits of wood from the drilling from the carpet. I say hire Richard. He is skillful and personable.
Nicole A.
08/03/2018 12:00:00 SA
Rick and his assistant installed a new fan and all the proper equipment to go with it. They also corrected a couple other electrical issues in our home. Rick was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable of our needs! His estimate on time and cost were right on. We will definitely have him back for any future electrical needs! Thanks!
My standards are set pretty high when it comes to the safety of my family. Getting my electrical mess of prior homeowner repairs was no easy task but Richard Olinger Electric blew me away! The professionalism and knowledge of this company can not be matched. Every job done was over the top clean, neat and organized. Their honesty and workmanship far exceeded my expectations and the fact that it's a veteran owned business is outstanding.
Wow....these guys are awesome, so I see why they have great reviews. They were thorough and conscientious about their time to fix all our issues. Highly recommend them!!
Neil A.
01/05/2018 12:00:00 SA
This is how business should be conducted! If you need electrical work done in your home, call Richard. I now have my go-to guy for any work I need done in my home. Richard is nice, professional and more than fair with his pricing. I called on a Thursday late afternoon and he showed up on Friday morning at 8:30am. You can't ask for anything better than that! Thank you, Rick!!
Starlyn T.
07/10/2018 12:00:00 SA
Rick is awesome!! He answered my phone call right away, even on a busy day. He was really knowledgeable about our problem, and went out of his way to squeeze us in between apps due to our emergency situation. Our main breaker fried and only half of our electricity was working (of course the ones not working were the fridge, stove, garage door, AC, and fans). He came 2 hours later, exactly when he said he could, and was able to fix it quickly explaining everything along the way. He also kindly looked at some additional dimmer outlets that haven't been working properly and was able to fix them. Rick is a really nice professional electrician who really goes above and beyond. We will definitely use him in the future and recommend him to everyone!! Thanks Rick!
Richard was amazing. He gave us a quote for the work. He came, put in new outlets and couldn't be happier. He will be doing more work for the house. I love doing business with people who put the people first above profits. Thank you. You did a great job. Will highly recommend you to friends and colleagues.
I'm really glad we found Rick. He was here on time was an excellent communicator and fixed our problem in short order. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Definitely a winner. Thanks!
Rick installed 2 outdoor outlets at our house. Did a great job getting them plush, installing weather protectors, caulking, etc. very happy with the service, I'm will be using him again for my next project.
I needed my entire electric panal/ breaker box replaced and was referred to Rick. Upon calling him, he called me back the same day, made gave me an honest bid, arrived on time, finished his work, cleaned up after the job AND followed through with the city and SDGE passing inspections without issue. I never needed to inquire about what's next or what to expect because Rick was on top of it. I've since utilized Ricks services for electrical work through out and he continues to surprise with with his customer service, quality and sincerity. Rick- you are a top notch electrician with great ethics. I appreciate the quality work you've done for me and wouldn't hesitate to call on you for additional jobs & I refer you to others without question!!!
Andrew C.
01/08/2018 12:00:00 SA
Richard was available right away to come over and check out an electrical issue. He was very kind, knowledgeable and considerate. Would highly recommend Richard. Thank you
Nicole A.
08/03/2018 12:00:00 SA
Rick and his assistant installed a new fan and all the proper equipment to go with it. They also corrected a couple other electrical issues in our home. Rick was professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable of our needs! His estimate on time and cost were right on. We will definitely have him back for any future electrical needs! Thanks!
My standards are set pretty high when it comes to the safety of my family. Getting my electrical mess of prior homeowner repairs was no easy task but Richard Olinger Electric blew me away! The professionalism and knowledge of this company can not be matched. Every job done was over the top clean, neat and organized. Their honesty and workmanship far exceeded my expectations and the fact that it's a veteran owned business is outstanding.
Wow....these guys are awesome, so I see why they have great reviews. They were thorough and conscientious about their time to fix all our issues. Highly recommend them!!
Neil A.
01/05/2018 12:00:00 SA
This is how business should be conducted! If you need electrical work done in your home, call Richard. I now have my go-to guy for any work I need done in my home. Richard is nice, professional and more than fair with his pricing. I called on a Thursday late afternoon and he showed up on Friday morning at 8:30am. You can't ask for anything better than that! Thank you, Rick!!
Starlyn T.
07/10/2018 12:00:00 SA
Rick is awesome!! He answered my phone call right away, even on a busy day. He was really knowledgeable about our problem, and went out of his way to squeeze us in between apps due to our emergency situation. Our main breaker fried and only half of our electricity was working (of course the ones not working were the fridge, stove, garage door, AC, and fans). He came 2 hours later, exactly when he said he could, and was able to fix it quickly explaining everything along the way. He also kindly looked at some additional dimmer outlets that haven't been working properly and was able to fix them. Rick is a really nice professional electrician who really goes above and beyond. We will definitely use him in the future and recommend him to everyone!! Thanks Rick!
Richard was amazing. He gave us a quote for the work. He came, put in new outlets and couldn't be happier. He will be doing more work for the house. I love doing business with people who put the people first above profits. Thank you. You did a great job. Will highly recommend you to friends and colleagues.
I'm really glad we found Rick. He was here on time was an excellent communicator and fixed our problem in short order. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to anyone. Definitely a winner. Thanks!
Rick installed 2 outdoor outlets at our house. Did a great job getting them plush, installing weather protectors, caulking, etc. very happy with the service, I'm will be using him again for my next project.
I needed my entire electric panal/ breaker box replaced and was referred to Rick. Upon calling him, he called me back the same day, made gave me an honest bid, arrived on time, finished his work, cleaned up after the job AND followed through with the city and SDGE passing inspections without issue. I never needed to inquire about what's next or what to expect because Rick was on top of it. I've since utilized Ricks services for electrical work through out and he continues to surprise with with his customer service, quality and sincerity. Rick- you are a top notch electrician with great ethics. I appreciate the quality work you've done for me and wouldn't hesitate to call on you for additional jobs & I refer you to others without question!!!
Andrew C.
01/08/2018 12:00:00 SA
Richard was available right away to come over and check out an electrical issue. He was very kind, knowledgeable and considerate. Would highly recommend Richard. Thank you
Nigel H.
03/03/2019 12:00:00 SA
Rick was the only Electrician out of fifteen I contacted in North County that accepted our small business ongoing wiring and assembly hardware jobs for our asset management tool room clients. They were small jobs throughout the year, and no Electrician had the time or interest but Rick. He always met our deadlines, even if it was a rush job. His prices are fair, and work and communication excellent. I highly recommend him and will call him for future projects.
Heather D.
08/05/2018 12:00:00 SA
We have a rental property in Oceanside and were in need of an electrician. I found Rick with Olinger Electric on Yelp and based on other reviews decided to give him a try. He was responsive right away and was able to squeeze us in between appointments the next day, which was awesome for our tenants. He quickly found the problem, sent me photos to show me (I was not present for the appt) and fixed it quickly. He's personable, was happy to explain exactly what was going on in terms I could understand, and I felt confident in his abilities. I will definitely call him again should the need arise.
Rick was great to work with for 2 separate projects, complicated dining lights and an electric car charger.
He has prior military service and his professionalism is a testament to the years he served.
Can't recommend him enough to anyone who needs a local skilled electrician!
I had a problem with my GFI outlets and had 2 separate visits from another electrician who didn't fix the problem and did not bother to follow up me. My time is valuable and I don't like taking off work to continuously meet with repair people.
Rick was responsive, on-time and fixed the problem the first time, along with installing some new bathfans (and doing a fantastic drywall patch too!), J-box for a new oven, and wiring my smoke detector which I mis-wired myself. I will definitely use Richard Olinger Electric in the future and would recommend his services to friends and family. If you want your electrical work done correctly, the first time, this is the electrician to call.
June 2018.
Rick Olinger is a Vista-based electrician whose family has lived in this town for over 60 years as owners of the now closed Dura Paint store on Main Street. Rick is a third generation Olinger who spent over a decade in the military as an Army Ranger before returning to Vista to raise a family. What a pleasure (and a relief) to deal with a friendly professional who takes such pride in his work. Indeed, he wouldn't leave until he had vacuumed up the last bit of wall board. The North County is his preferred beat.
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I found Rick's name here on Yelp. A friend who owns a restaurant was having a nuisance GFCI tripping issue. Rick was highly responsive, timely, communicative, and priced fairly. He took care of the matter promptly, and the client was satisfied with his service. Good guy and highly competent.
They came and helped me switch out some light dimmers and adjusted my Tesla garage charger. Great crew and great prices !
Rick just finished up on a job this afternoon and it turned out SO WELL.
We found him on YELP after going back and forth via email with a different electrician in the area for over a week. I'm glad we made the change.
Rick and his team installed 15 canned lights, 3 ceiling fans, and placed several dimmers throughout our new home to provide a lot of options for managing light. We couldn't be happier with the work they did today!
Christine T.
05/09/2018 12:00:00 SA
Rick is just the best!! He saved us a lot of money and quickly resolved our electrical issue!! We couldn't be more grateful!!!
Last fall Rick and one of his electricians installed 6 new recessed lights in our living room ceiling along with the new switches required. They did an awesome job! Even found and fixed an ungrounded wall outlet we were unaware of. As other reviewers have said...Rick was very professional, friendly, and knowledgeable. His pricing was very reasonable/competitive and didn't charge me more to repair ungrounded outlet. These guys do quality work and left the job site neat and clean. Highly recommend Olinger Electric and will use them again for future electrical needs.
We had Richard and his crew working on our property. They did a professional job, they were friendly and courteous and fairly priced. We are already lining up the next task for them to work on. The property they just finished with us included: replacing hardwiring for some outlets, checking all electrical, rewiring our dishwasher, removing old-outdated security pad and updating all fire alarms and light fixtures.
They were referred thru our property management company and it was a great choice.
I agree with the other recommendations that have listed their other qualities.
Dawn D.
10/02/2018 12:00:00 SA
I highly recommend Rick Olinger. He is professional, efficient and respectful of my time and home.
My smoke detectors triggered four times between 3:30-6:30 am. After many phone calls to find an electrician, I was so happy when Rick answered the phone. He was on a tight schedule, but he went over and above to accommodate me.
Rick advised me that the detectors had reached their end of life and recommended that they be replaced. Within thirty minutes, five new smoke detectors were installed and on very short notice. He took the time to explain all of the features of the product, the maintenance schedule, and answered all of my questions. I also appreciate that the debris was cleaned up and that the old parts and packaging were removed.
I will be calling Rick for all of my future projects. I have already scheduled him to come out next week to install an exterior outlet for my water fountain.
Thanks Rick and crew for the great job you did today.
FIVE STARS!!! I just got off the phone with Rick and I am very impressed. Without being a paying customer yet, he took the time and attempted to troubleshoot the problem with me over the phone. Will definitely be sending him business in the future.
I just want to give a shout out to Richard Olinger for the excellent job performed. Richard kept me informed on all the processes and performed those with utmost experience and qualifications a person could ever ask for. His service was excellent.
Godoggokaren ..
8/17/2018
I give Rick 5 stars! Prompt, courteous, communicative, professional and speedy. I will have Rick come back again for future electrical needs.
Fantastic service! Friendly and professional. Couldn't ask for better! Highly recommend him!
When I was in need of a knowledgeable electrician, Richard promptly returned my call. I described to him the situation that we had on our hands and he gave us great advice on a few simple things we could try first. After taking his advice, our problem has been resolved. Richard is an honest and experienced electrician who will help you out with any electrical problems. Will definitely be using him with our next electrical work.
Heidi W.
06/03/2018 12:00:00 SA
Look no further because you have found a quality electrician. Richard came over last week to run wire through our attic space and outside in order for us to finally get AC. He also added a new circuit breaker and installed a new ceiling fan. Richard is punctual, works efficiently, and cleans up when he is done. We were very impressed and will be calling him again.
Alex M.
11/07/2019 12:00:00 SA
Rick was prompt in response and in scheduling a visit. He and his team were all friendly, worked quickly, and were happy to answer any questions I had. The work ended up clean and neat. Would recommend to anyone.
We've worked with Rick on a few projects now and he is hands down the best electrician in the business. He's very knowledgeable, professional, flexible, prompt and just a great, friendly person. He's installed light fixtures, moved electrical outlets, added light switches, removed electrical issues, etc. Everything he's done has been excellent and he's reasonably priced too! Highly recommend.
Richard completed several projects for me including installing a ceiling fan, a bath fan, fixing my smart home modules and running new wiring for my patio for my fountain and patio lights. Despite running into unforeseen complications on each project, he found solutions and made everything perfect. He even patched and textured my walls which had to be cut out for additional wall plates eliminating the need for another contractor. He is meticulous and professional and cleaned all workspaces spotless. His communication is fantastic responding to email in minutes, answering his phone always and checking in with me to confirm appointments and start times without fail. I cannot recommend Richard enough and will be giving him a call again when the need arises.
John, Carlsbad
Richard is the only electrician I will use !! Very fair priced professional .. He installed a fan for me . He also did my recessed lights . Recommended him to my friend!! She was very satisfied !!
Joe S.
03/06/2018 12:00:00 SA
I've never hired an electrician before as I enjoy doing my own work. That being said, current medical issues are keeping me off a ladder if I have to look up so I needed an electrician to install new recessed lighting in my front room and home theater room.
I called Richard (Rick) Olinger and was impressed from the beginning because he actually answered his phone unlike the other electricians I tried. Rick came over later that day and gave my wife and I design ideas and an estimate. He was professional and knowledgeable. We hired him, and----it was the Best decision we made! He installed six 6 recessed lights, six 4 gimbal spots, and ran electric for a ceiling fan, a pool table light, and a ceiling mounted outlet for a home theater projector. In addition, He installed Lutron Caseta smart switches to control the lights and fixtures via the wall, or a remote, or an IOS app, or Google Home. We use all.
None of these rooms had existing lighting and all wires had to run through a lower level ceiling in a two story home. NOT an easy task--especially with fire sprinkler pipes running throughout! Rick did an awesome job cutting, drilling, patching, and cleaning. His demeanor was professional and right on schedule.
I highly recommend Richard Olinger for your electric projects!
Gail T.
01/07/2018 12:00:00 SA
Word cannot say the Awesome work Richard has done in my home , from putting in microwave, water line to my refrigerator, new outlets in my entire house, ceiling lights & fans and cream of the crop circuit board. WOW If you need a amazing amazing electrician Richard is your guy
Richard is definitely 5 stars. He is affordable, dependable and does great work. We have used him for several jobs. He is ex military and is a really nice guy. I would highly recommend him and will definitely hire him for any electrical work in the future.
I found Rick on Yelp and called him because I liked his reviews and 5 star ratings. I had a faulty outlet. He actually was able to fit me in the same day. He was efficient, courteous and friendly. He explained everything along the way. And the work was done at a fair price and quickly.
Rick came out right away and transformed our dining room installing three chandeliers I had purchased separately. He is very knowledgeable about his craft and extremely thorough. While he was here he fixed a few faulty gfci outlets and a couple non working outlets the previous homeowner had left. We had Rick back a couple weeks later to install the outlet for my husbands Tesla. His prices were very reasonable especially given the quality of work. He will be our go to electrician from here on out.
Great place! They came out and fixed the problem right away. The price was good. I'd used them again.
Diana Y.
09/06/2018 12:00:00 SA
Rick is professional, courteous, and fair. He fixed an electrical fan light that we were hopeless to fix. And , even though he was short on time, he also mounted new thermostats for us. Good, quality service is so hard to find. Rick is our new go to electrician from now on.
I had Richard in my home today to do three separate projects. I must say I could not be happier! Richard was quick to respond to me and fit my projects into his very busy schedule. He was prompt and expedited the work quickly and without a glitch,and left no signs of any work that was done. I also felt very comfortable with him in my home and felt immediately he was a person who was honest, fair, and had integrity as a person as well as a professional. It was a privilege to have him do the work and know that there are still professionals out there who have excellent job ethics. Bottom line.... he is pretty awesome! I Would, without a doubt highly recommend him without any reservation!
Rick is awesome! He is prompt, professional, kind and courteous. My lights weren't working and Rick was able to squeeze the time into his busy schedule to find the electrical issue in my breaker panel and replace it as well. He was also able to fix the light from my fan and installed a new one for me too! I am so impressed by the speed and his willingness to do the job so amazingly. I will definitely recommend Rick to my friends because I know he will do a superb job!
Got Ricks name from a Google search. We were very pleased with Rick's workmanship.He workers were very polite and knowledgeable. Rick showed up when promised - the price was fair - the workers cleaned up after the work was done. Both me and my wife will use Rick next time we need electrical work. I would recommend Rick without compunction. Brendan
C B.
03/11/2018 12:00:00 SA
Rick came out to install a new electrical outlet in our bathroom and some new lighting for the front porch. He did a great job and gave me a very fair price. I always worry when hiring someone new that they will try and raise their prices once they get to my house, but he actually ended up charging me less than the original quote! I would definitely call him again with any future projects!
Christina F.
12/01/2018 12:00:00 SA
I went out on Yelp looking for an electrician who would install an electrical connection from an existing kitchen outlet, up into a cabinet above where my new range would be installed. I wanted to install a fan/exhaust hood
above the range, that could be plugged in. Rick Olinger had excellent reviews and I can see why. Rick responded immediately, asked for a
general description of the work, gave me a fair estimate as he understood
the project. To make sure that he understood the scope of the job, he sent one of his guys (also named Rick) out to my house that day and all
aspects were confirmed. Rick scheduled me within a couple of days so that the electrical and installation of the fan would be completed before the delivery of my new range. They are professional, friendly, came up
with a better way to support the new hood, cleaned up, were in and out in a timely manner. I will (and already have) recommend Richard Olinger
Electric to anyone who asks do you know of a good electrician?. They will be my go-to for any future electrical projects! As I mentioned above, their estimate was very fair, in fact it matched one other estimate. Also, out of 14 electricians, Rick was the first one of only two prospects to call me personally. He called from his truck on the way to a job. I am a happy camper after this experience!
Gavin D.
05/01/2018 12:00:00 SA
Richard Olinger Electric quoted me $500 for a job and afterward deducted $50 for one part of the job being easier than expected. These guys rule!! Really nice and honest guys and they know what they are doing. I would recommend this company to my friends and family. What a classy company.
Rick is a super awesome guy. He replaced 3 gross old fans for me in my new house and graciously fixed some wiring that was done improperly. He was easy to get a hold of, punctual, fast, professional, and efficient. What more could you ask for?! AND his prices are fair. I will definitely be calling him again for future electrical work.
Miranda K.
09/01/2018 12:00:00 SA
We found Richard on Yelp and read the reviews. We used him to install a security camera. He was on time, professional, clean, and very experienced. We will use him for all of our electric needs from here on out.
Superb service! Efficient, speedy, and above all amazing work ethic. Whatever your electrical needs are, go to Rick!!!
Wow! These guys are awesome! Came in and cleaned up the mess of the previous electrician who fell of the face of the planet... super flexible, professional, and reasonably priced while doing a great job! I can now run my microwave for as long as I want hahahahaha (seriously we were limited to 1 minute at a time for years)... wish I found R.O.E. Sooner! #Stoked
Outstanding! Answered the phone. He was here within the hour. Highly recommended. Fixed everything, very professional, great price.
Sara R.
03/03/2018 12:00:00 SA
I've just found my go-to electrician! I had an issue at my rental property breaker not resetting and needed assistance right away. Rick answered his phone directly, listened to the problem, and although he was totally booked, he found time to work me in. I manage properties for a living, and I was impressed with how quickly he analyzed and located the problem and resolved it within a short amount of time. I will use Rick for all my electrical needs from now on and highly recommend him! Thanks, Rick!!
Chuck W.
04/07/2019 12:00:00 SA
Rick was extremely responsive, gave an accurate quote over the phone, and due to house being vacant with a move in date only days away, was able to juggle his schedule to get the job done prior to home being moved into, thus less stuff to cover up to avoid getting dirty. ETA was early morning til about noon and due to a job prior to mine having unforeseen delays was a bit late but I was updated regularly. Sort of wish if I wasn't the first appointment I had been notified so I could sleep in a bit on my day off but this may have been last minute and really not a big deal. As far as work goes, Rick and his partner did fast and high quality work. As far as bill goes, yikes, but this is a skilled worker, met my goals of doing high quality work ASAP. And while he was only person on yelp that provided quote, he keeps busy so likely very competitive. If Rick is available he will be first choice for all future electrical work.
Rick was meticulous, prompt and came in under his estimate. It was a pleasure working with him.
Norm W.
01/10/2018 12:00:00 SA
I called Rick after reading his reviews on Yelp and Nextdoor. He came out to troubleshoot and repair an electrical issue on very short notice. Along with fixing the problem, he had some great ideas on future projects. I will definitely use Rick again and highly recommend his services.
Very responsive, punctual, professional, hard worker and very reasonable pricing. Make sure to call him any electrical needs.
My elderly parents in their 90's with health issues, had a power outage affect their house due to a power pole being hit and knocked down in front of their house. This was on a Sunday evening and sdge noticed damage to the riser on their house where the wires were yanked as the pole broke off. We were told we had to repair it before they could restore power to the house. One other neighbor had the same damage. After calling several electricians and not finding an actual live person to talk to I found Olinger Electric and was pleased to have the phone answered. Rick understood the urgency in restoring power asap and headed over after finishing another job- within 30 minutes! He was friendly, efficient, fair and did a great job. He made the phone calls needed to the county for inspections and sdge to connect power. He waited until all arrangements were made and sdge showed up before he left. He called later to verify they had power. Amazing work ethic and efficiency. He's a local resident and his customer service is terrific- he truly cares about the people he does a job for and his work ethic is good. He also repaired the neighbor's damage. Very satisfied and he will be our future electrician of choice. Thanks for caring about my parents Rick!
I have an older house that had a Zinsco 100A panel that I wanted to get upgraded to a newer 200A panel. After looking through Yelp, I stumbled upon Richard Olinger Electric and figure I'd give him a try as the reviews were good. I can honestly say that it was an excellent choice. Rick is an awesome person and his work is top notch. All those past 5-star ratings are spot on and leads to the 5-star rating I'm giving him today. There was a lot of work involved in getting my panel upgraded. Concrete had to be cut, a trench dug for the new conduit to be run to the SDGE subpanel, trench filled back in, concrete re-poured in the area that was cut out and all my electrical lines that were previously ran under my rafters needed to be moved into the rafters. Rick took care of it all and I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend Rick and will use him again without a doubt if I have any future electrical needs.
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