Description
Direct Electric specializes in trouble shooting & new installations , such as new circuits ,new plugs & switches. TESLA certified installer. Electric Car, EV installer.
HISTORY
Established in 1999.
My dad was an electrician. I grew up in the family business and when my dad retired I decided to open Direct Electric. I have been licensed since 1998& State certified since 2004
ABOUT BUSINESS OWNER
I have been doing electrical Work My Whole life , & I love it. When i'm not working I enjoy bike riding ,baseball with my son, cooking with my wife.
SERVICES
Lighting Repair, Outlet Installation, Wiring Installation, Generator Installation , A/C Installation, Electrical Panel Repair, Heater Installation, Smoke Detector Installation, Lighting Installation, Outlet Repair, Electrical Panel Installat… , Wiring Repair , Commercial Services, EV Charging Station Installation, Residential Services, , ,
Reviews
Joel B.
01/11/2023 12:00:00 SA
Dave and his team are absolutely great. I have used them a couple of times for a couple of electrical improvements and repairs and they are extremely prompt, professional, knowledgeable and they know what they are doing.
I will be using them for all of my electrical needs. Highly recommend.
These guys are great! Came quickly, did the work same day. Really friendly, respectful, knowledgeable, easy to work with. We will be using them again!
They came out the day after we called. They were able to fix the problem in less than 20min and didn't charge us. We highly recommend the.
Christine F.
07/08/2022 12:00:00 SA
Excellent electrician. They are knowledgeable, responsive and do clean work. They charge reasonable rates. They installed a plug for EV charger, whole house surge protector and replaced our incandescent can lights with modern LEDs. I would definitely use them again.
I had Direct Electric come to my house and take down an old 80s dropped light box with ugly plastic covers and Fluorescent lights. They installed canned lighting and it looks amazing!
Dave, Nick, and Joe were very neat and professional. They listened to what I wanted and helped me understand lighting and how layout would cast the least shadows yet look balanced.
They were finished in a timely manner.
My husband was so surprised and said we should have done it a long time ago.
Thanks, Direct Electric!
Elizabeth Turnbull
Direct Electric wrapped up another job at my home with a great crew. They do impeccable work for reasonable prices, with promptness and courtesy. I wholeheartedly recommend Dave Christie and Direct Electric.
It bothers me to leave even one star..
I was trying to help my older neighbor have a car charger installed.
Dave came out - looked at the job..
Suggested he could do it without a permit ..
Aside from suggesting skirting the proper permitting he was COMPLETELY Unresponsive
Waited 3 weeks for a bid after he looked at the job to install a car charger.
Left multiple messages and none were returned.
No communication at all and caused a delay on our job.
Do yourself a favor and hire ANYONE else..
This guy is a con artist and doing illegal work.
Dave and team were insanely knowledgeable and efficient in upgrading the lighting in my kitchen, dining room, and living room. The upgrade was a huge value to the look / feel of the rooms and I couldn't be happier with the work they did. I called them last week for an initial consult and install happened within one week. Totally mind blowing! Thank you Direct Electric!
Matt R.
12/11/2021 12:00:00 SA
Dave and his crew were fantastic. They came by quickly to do an estimate of all the work I needed. They came back with something fair and reasonable and were flexible about how I wanted to tackle the multiple potential jobs.
Their craftsmanship was solid and they were happy to walk me through what they were doing before, during, and after the job.
I can't recommend Direct Electric enough. We got four estimates for the job and Direct Electric gave us the most confidence, gave us the best price, and was the easiest to work with. No contest.
In this area, use Direct Electric!
Eight days ago, Dan came to our house to give us an estimate. He seemed really interested in doing the work but eight days later, even after I called Dave, his boss, he never got back to us.
Boys, you are living up to your worst reviews here, I am calling today to cancel my request for a bid, I have to move on with my project. Too bad, there are a lot of good reviews here, but there are many reviews echoing the lack of follow-thru I experienced.
I have used Direct Electric for many jobs. They are my go-to electricians from minor repairs to the installation of a whole new electrical panel. Incredibly pleasant to work with and I know the job will always be done right.
Amazing, professional service, promptly provided. Easy to contact and communicate the electrical problems we were experiencing. 3 way & 4 way switches not working, plus adding several new outlets. Dave & Jay are a team that can be depended on to solve your electrical problems.
Nori S.
09/07/2022 12:00:00 SA
Dave and his crew were professional, thorough and efficient. Got all the work done and even did little extras that really emphasized their professionalism. We are really happy with our new level 2 ev charger. Thank you so much Direct Electric!
I called Direct Electric , they responded immediately and the Service was Great !!!
Dave is Prompt , Professional and a Great Electrician. Job is done right and everything cleaned up perfect. A Great Team works for Dave. I Highly Recommend Direct Electric for any job you have , large or small.
FIVE STARS ! THANKS DAVE !
I highly recommend Direct Electric. They are knowledgeable, friendly professionals. Of note was their excellent communication leading up to our appointment. Once here, the issues we had were minor and they did not charge us. In addition, they took the time to answer questions and provide helpful information. I will recommend Direct Electric to family and friends without hesitation!
Glenn W.
07/06/2022 12:00:00 SA
I highly recommend Direct Electric. They came out and gave me a free estimate which was very reasonable. They did the job, cleaned up, and were courteous and pleasant. I plan to use their service's again.
Chelsey F.
11/12/2020 12:00:00 SA
Very happy we hired Direct electric to install the recessed lighting in our bedrooms. David responded to our inquiry, came over to give us an estimate and had the project completed within a week. The project itself took only a few hours. His crew was professional, efficient and did an incredible job.
As new homeowners it's great to know we have a reliable electrician for all future needs!
Beth S.
03/08/2022 12:00:00 SA
Dave and his crew installed a Tesla charger for us. We are very pleased with the quality of work and ease of setting up the appointment. Super helpful. Will use Dave again for any electrical work in the future.
Dave and his crew were absolutely fantastic to work with. I had booked them to move a chandelier over a foot or so and had them install the new chandelier as well. They made the entire process seamless and they were so friendly and knowledgeable. I will definitely be booking them again for future projects as their pricing was reasonable for the quality of work they provided.
We hired Direct Electric to install recessed Lighting in our Kitchen & Den and WOW were we impressed. Dave and his crew showed up on time, wearing masks and were incredibly attentive to my requests. In just a few hours they had installed 10 lights, and both rooms look fantastic ! This team is professional, respectful and affordable. I will be using them again for an upcoming ceiling fan project. Definitely recommend .
David & Joe did a GREAT job running the electrical for our new EV car charger. They made sure the conduit looked clean & unobtrusive. They were respectful, friendly and very professional. I had not received the mounting unit in time & they came back and mounted it for us at no cost & were thoughtful in the placement of it. We are very happy with the job and would highly recommend them!!
Chris M.
07/08/2021 12:00:00 SA
I needed a quote on some basic electrical work. That was a month ago. I never received my estimate. When I called to inquire, I was told the estimate would be forthcoming. Nope. If Direct Electric does not want my business, just let me know. I'll look elsewhere. Which is what I'm doing right now. :)
These guys came and installed my Tesla charger in my garage. Super fast, easy to work with, and a fair price. I totally recommend these guys. very friendly, and very professional.
Mark And Donna D.
6/16/2021
We hired Direct Electric to replace all of our breakers including our main one. Dave and his crew are awesome! They show up on time, do quality work, explain things, and are very friendly. We are very pleased with the work they did and would highly recommend them!
Great service. I had a few small things that needing fixing (GFI outlets) and Dave was prompt, professional, and had his team come in to get it done. Reasonable cost and was mindful of an appointment I had that morning - they finished up the work right on time so I could make my meeting. Highly recommend them. I'll be coming back for another project I need help on.
Professional, knowledgable excellent service - we needed to replace entire panel and make various plugs to be GFCI after moving into house - Dave and Nick did excellent work. He used iPad to enter each item needed which gave an estimate for each of the work items.
William S.
01/12/2021 12:00:00 SA
Wouldn't recommend hiring David and his company. Came to my home in what I thought was appointment to change our some electrical plugs and install one circuit breaker. After a 10 minute look around he said he had to drive somewhere and would e-mail me an estimate. Excuse me? I though he was there to do the work if we agreed on price. If that wasn't the case, couldn't he have give me an estimate on the spot? The work was very simple. I had set aside the whole afternoon to have him work at my home but now this incompetent bozo gets back in his truck with his co-worker and drives away. It has now been two weeks and I've never heard back from him nor received his estimate. I deal with contractors every other day having many rental units and never have I met one so unprofessional and rude as this bozo.
We recently moved to Aptos, and we have several items on our punch list. We needed an electrician, so we asked our realtor for a recommendation. We called her guy but did not hear from him for a week.
We searched the internet and discovered Direct Electric. They had 85 5-star reviews on Yelp. Dave, the owner, answered my initial call and we scheduled him to look at the job. He arrived at the promised time, giving us a heads up when he was on his way to our home. We wanted to move two bathroom GFI outlets and install power for a new fireplace insert. Dave looked at the job and told us that each bathroom should be on a separate circuit. He also looked at the fireplace and described in detail what he would do. He gave a written estimate on the spot and said the job would take him and his partner Joe 1/2 day. We signed the estimate and scheduled the work in two days around 8:00 am. On the expected job day, he called at 8 to say he was 10 minutes away.
Dave and Joe worked non-stop for 3 1/2 hours. Parts of the job required two people while the others were one-person jobs. They worked as an experienced team. The fireplace required unique wiring, so they made an outside trip to get the necessary parts. Dave and Joe completed all three tasks without any issues.
They did a professional, meticulous job. Dave is a talented electrician, an excellent communicator and customer focussed. Direct Electric is a two-person company that performs like a larger company. We plan to use Direct Electric for future electrical work.
Crystal C.
05/03/2020 12:00:00 SA
Dave and his team are great. Dave has done various jobs at my house. He is extremely knowledgeable and does great work. He is honest and will work with you on price to meet your needs if possible. Direct electric is my go to for any electrical needs, I recommend them to local neighbors and friends.
Yesterday had 11 lights, a motion sensor and a bath light bar installed by Dave, Nick and Sonny, a terrific really nice group of pros! Direct Electric's Proposal was accurate, the work is excellent as is their end of job clean-up ! What I also most appreciate is their making sure I heard their feedback about the product I got, etc. This is the 2nd time Direct Electric has done a job at our home. AGAIN Direct Electric gets 5 stars! note: DE/Dave (owner) was recommended by Talal at Expert Plumbing: EP is my only go-to for those needs
Jeffrey T.
09/03/2019 12:00:00 SA
Despite being a bit late for the appointment window, Dave still go to me between a few appointments. Dave figured out the solution within 5 minutes of stepping foot in the house/garage. Really happy with the service and will definitely call again for any electric needs-big or small.
Direct has done several jobs for us since that first fixture installation (can lights, service panel) and continue to be awesome. Thank guys!
Nice, knowledgeable electricians who arrived early (rather than late) to the scheduled time. They wore masks the entire time they were here and promptly tracked down and corrected a puzzling, limited outlet, outage situation. Provided email confirmation of appointment day and time, an invoice and receipt for payment shortly after the work was completed. Highly recommend this professional firm.
I picked Dave to diagnose and fix a problem with a breaker panel at the house I rent. My experience with Direct Electric is nothing short of first-rate. He was exactly on time, did the diagnosis quickly and presented a range of solutions. When I picked the best alternative, Dave had the time to implement the fix immediately and everything worked perfectly. I can't recommend Direct Electric highly enough, based on my experience.
Sue M C.
10/03/2016 12:00:00 SA
We had a new panel installed along with a connecting some wires to the sub panel and I was very impressed with Direct Electric. They arrived on time, were organized, courteous and went above and beyond. I would highly recommend them and if we need any electrical work in the future would not hesitate to call them again!
Laura K.
08/09/2016 12:00:00 SA
Dave is great to work with! We have asked him back to install our ceiling fan after he completed installing two very high light fixtures for our remodel.
Prices were reasonable, and he was on time and kept the area neat and clean.
We will ask him to return for additional work when we are ready for our next project.
Miguel and Laura Saldana
Patricia B.
12/06/2018 12:00:00 SA
A couple of weeks ago I needed an electrician because some outlets where not working. Direct elctric came and was done in no time. They explained everything profesionally to me and above all they where very nice. So today I needed them again for a different problem. They came and for some reason I didn't hear the doorbell or the phone. I don't know what happened. So I called and they told me that they where coming over within 20 minutes, which they did. So this was the second time today and I was thankful. The problem was very minor again. In my mind I am thinking oh nooo, again a bill that should have been avoided. So I think the owner thought the same thing and he told me today there is NO charge! Wow I felt I was given a X-mas present :)
I just want to thank Direct Electric for their outstanding customer service.
And you can count on me for referrals! Thanks again....
Well now I see why Direct Electric gets a whole lotta five star reviews.
I called and talked to Dave (the Boss) about my need to re-configure three messy circuit boxes in the garage. We are selling the home and we needed to get the job done right away. Dave re-arranged his schedule and he was out the next day to start on the job. He worked on it all day yesterday and a few hours this morning and he did a fantastic job. He took three messy boxy and put all the circuits in two very neat boxes.
He's extremely qualified and on top of it, he's one of the nicest guys that you will ever meet!
My wife and I are very happy customers!
Dave Christie is a very sincere and responsive craftsman. He is thorough and listened to our concerns. He offered to let us use a sample fixture in our kitchen; and when we decided not to use it or do the work in the kitchen, he told us to keep it.
He has done work in setting up a sound system at our house and moving electrical outlets.
We highly recommend Dave and Direct Electric.
Matt Farrell
Kim Y.
07/12/2019 12:00:00 SA
I cannot say enough how great David and Direct Electric handled our emergency. Last night after 6:00 pm our main circuit breaker failed on us. We left a message not expecting a return call until morning and David called us within minutes and scheduled to come out between 8-10:00 am this morning. At 7:50 am David texted stating they were in route. After evaluating our situation, David gave me an estimate, I signed the agreement and they were completed within an hour and our electricity was up and running! David, Joe, and Nick were very professional, so very kind and polite and just made such excellent service even better to finish it off. Thank you again! (Kim Y.)
Our neighbor recommended Dave. He is honest and has fair prices. I need to call him to have more work done.
John L.
01/09/2018 12:00:00 SA
Dave came out to fix a broken doorbell. Of course, when he got here it was working. He was kind enough to look at all the equipment, and everything seemed fine. He pointed out what might have gone wrong, asked that we call him if it fails again, and didn't charge for the appointment. We have used them in the past for other household electrical issues and we will definitely use them in the future.
Mark D.
05/04/2016 12:00:00 SA
I recently moved from San Jose to Gilroy. I had some lighting issues in my home. I called a local lighting company to keep my business in Gilroy. We were very disappointed in our experience. The electrician, the owner, forgot the main reason for our call was to fix a light fixture about 20' high in our ceiling. He came prepared to fix only 2 of the 3 lighting issues we had in our home. He wanted to charge me another fee to come out again when it was his fault for not bringing the ladder. Obviously, I wasn't going to use this company...no thanks.
I called Direct Electric and spoke to Dave the owner. He was extremely professional and explained the process in fixing my light issues. He came out on time as he promised. I will definitely use him in the future. He's partner was also a nice and professional. I was very pleased with my overall experience.
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Good quote. David called ahead and let us know when he was arriving, arrived on schedule and completed the work quickly and cleanly. No issues.
We have used Direct Electric 3 times and each time the service is perfect. We have an old home and I wanted an outside light fixture added, with a switch inside , it meant going through inside and outside lath and plaster, pulling wires and conduit, which I naturally wanted to show to a Minium . I've showed it to 3 other electricians and they all thought it was too much trouble, didn't really want to do it and their solutions involved conduit running all over the place , inside and out. Dave did a perfect job, it looks fabulous and like it's always been there. Today he came for a plug and breaker and once again, fast , friendly, perfect work.
Excellent work. Dave diagnosed and fixed a burnt wire in a junction box that had eluded two other electricians. Apparently the work was quicker and easier than the original bid, so we even ended up saving money. Due to all the landslides, Dave needed to emergency work and thus reschedule, but he called on a Sunday to reschedule, which was really appreciated. Honest, on time, and fixes things - what more could you ask for in an electrician?
Whenever I have called Direct Electric( even for the smallest things) Dave always shows up on time and ready to help and the help he brings with him is always so kind and helpful as well. We had an abundance of things we wanted to fix in the electric wiring of our first purchased home. These guys have worked hard, (I mean really hard!!!) to get up into my attic and give us some beautiful recessed lighting, a new brake box in the garage, a flood light in the backyard, and fixed the electricity in my guest house and spa. It has updated my house tremendously and I haven't had any problems with the installations, and some of them have been there for at least two and a half years now. I don't call anyone else, ever! Direct Electric is my go to electrical company in all of Santa Cruz. I recommend them if you want someone knowledgeable, helpful, and prompt for all your needs--big and small.
Hayley L.
11/06/2017 12:00:00 SA
Dave showed up promptly, was able to fix our electrical problem in under an hour and under budget.
Jordan T.
06/07/2019 12:00:00 SA
We hired Dave to install a new outlet 2 years ago and were impressed with his professionalism and work quality. This time, we hired Dave and his crew to install a new sub panel and a 220 charger for our electric hybrid. Once again, his team knocked it out of the park. They arrived on time, did exactly what they said they would do, the thoroughly cleaned up when the job was complete. Prices are reasonable and they're a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend!
I called and left a message on their phone line at 4 pm. By 5 I got a call back and an appointment for the very next day. Dave was extremely helpful and got the problem solved right away, . He was at the house on time and did the work immediately. I could not have had a better experience anywhere else. I would definitely recommend this business. So many time businesses say they will be there and show up late but this was not the case.
Great experience with Direct Electric! Dave was quick to assess and give me knowledgeable advice. Called on a Monday, he came out an hour later, and came back for the all day job on Wednesday. Re-did my whole panel and wired a 220 volt line to my new hot tub. Highly recommend Dave and his team. Nice and professional and do great work.
Wendy E.
12/03/2016 12:00:00 SA
I really appreciate Dave and his team at Direct Electric and the great service they have provided us. They repaired our kitchen lighting and installed outdoor lighting. They were quick, efficient and did a great job each time. And Dave and his team are super nice and helpful. For any electric work we need, I will call Dave.
They showed up 2 hours after I called, analyzed the problem and fixed it in 15 minutes. No charge. I would definitely recommend.
Sue M.
12/12/2018 12:00:00 SA
Christopher came out to replace a defective motion sensor on our garage. He found other things that needed to be fixed with the lanterns, and fixed everything without additional expense. He was on time, courteous, and a pleasure to work with.
I called Direct Electric Monday for my home in Santa Cruz, they returned my call, booked an appointment for Friday and showed up on time. Dave and Sonny showed up for an extremely small job, knocked it out in 30 minutes Charged me $40.00... that probably barely covered their gas and insurance. I was happy and will have them back for other projects. Nice not be gouged for a small job.
Kelly and Ron
Tom S.
10/04/2018 12:00:00 SA
Sorry to say Direct Electric didn't come through for me. On the recommendation of someone I trusted, I called them for an estimate on installing some interior lighting in my old house. They came out and seemed friendly enough and interested in the job, and I got the feeling we could work well together. I didn't hear back from them after 3-4 weeks. I called and was told they were working on an estimate. This was 3-1/2 months ago. I am disappointed they didn't follow through and at least have the courtesy to tell me they weren't interested. I don't like posting bad reviews, but don't appreciate being treated this way.
Matt B.
12/04/2015 12:00:00 SA
Extremely fast response time! Quick and efficient work. Very pleased with Dave at Direct Electric. He had the problem fixed in under an hour after calling him!
Would absolutely recommend.
Dave is responsive, responsible and very professional. I have tried several local electricians over the years and have been the most satisfied with Direct Electric. Highly recommend!
5 stars all the way around.
- Lighting fast to schedule a visit to quote (The only one to answer when called in the Top 3....the other 2 guys did call back later that day)
- Very fair and reasonable quote.
- Quick turnaround from quote to install
- On-time
- David and Sonny did a fantastic job installing 8 can lights, 3 pendant light boxes, 2 recessed LEDs and added an outlet behind my mounted TV.
- These guys are Professional & Friendly and I'll be calling them next time I need work done!
Note: I added something to the project at the last minute and their attitudes stayed positive throughout.
Julian B.
08/01/2018 12:00:00 SA
Direct Electric just completed the installation of a NEMA wall outlet for charing my new Model 3 Tesla that I take delivery of tomorrow. Direct was recommended by Tesla so I expected good. They were GREAT. Efficient, relatively inexpensive for the quality they gave, clean, prompt. A small company that caters to small jobs where quality and reliability are not only appreciated but expected. I cannot recommend Dave and his crew more highly. Julian Bills Monterey Ca.
Brian B.
11/02/2016 12:00:00 SA
Last month, we had a small job in our home in Rio Del Mar: 2 bathroom lights needed to be installed. Dave / Direct Electric, came out and put them up; total bill: around $180.
Because DE did such a great job, we asked for an estimate for 13 can lights to be put in the entry, kitchen, dining room, hallway, and laundry room. Again, DE was fantastic, installing all the lights in about 5-6 hours; total bill: around $2,800.
We've very pleased, and we certainly give Big Time Kudos to Direct Electric / owner, Dave / and helper, Joe. If you need any electrical work, call Direct Electric; they are GREAT!
Called Direct Electric yesterday because a breaker was out that was connected to our water heater and we didn't have hot water. They came out this morning and they took a look and explained what most likely happened. Everything returned back to normal and they didn't even charge us for the service call! David, the technician, was very helpful. Highly recommend!
Phil T.
03/06/2019 12:00:00 SA
These are terrific guys. After 16 years we had to replace the smoke alarms. When it turned out the wired connections had to be redone, I was outside of my comfort zone. One call to Dave and they were here the next day, expertly taking care of the problem and even picking up three more alarms that I'd overlooked originally. Great service, fair price, quick and efficient.
Tom B.
02/06/2019 12:00:00 SA
I called Direct Electric when the driveway lighting embedded in the retaining wall started shorting out and tripping the breaker. Christopher came out to look at the problem, and was able to locate the short pretty quickly. He corrected the short, but needed to come back the next day so he could pickup replacement bulbs - they are not standard. Christopher came back with a helper, and together they cleaned up and re-assembled the lights, replaced the bulbs, and sealed the covers. They did a great job! I'm very happy with the quality of the work they provided. I will certainly call on Direct Electric again for any future needs!
Julie P.
01/09/2019 12:00:00 SA
He told me what was wrong on the phone, and to call PG&E. I did and he was right. I will use him in the future.
Best service I've received in a long time. Dave was out to my house within an hour of my call. He was on his way to another job but said he would stop by my house to check things out. He took less than 5 minutes to assess the situation. Noticed the issue was due a broken neutral wire on the PG&E pole. Gave me the PG&E number and told me exactly what to tell them. Dave called me later that evening to make sure everything turned out ok. And he didn't charge me for anything! Can't ask for better service than that! And thank you to PG&E who was out that same day to fix the problem. Very glad I now have a great electrician to call when needed!
Steve D.
01/03/2017 12:00:00 SA
I want to highly recommend Direct Electric! They
did an excellent job of wiring up our new hot tub.
Communicating with Dave was really easy. I never got voicemail. Dave and his team showed up on time to give me a written estimate, scheduled the work to accommodate my schedule, and completed the project on time and on budget.
Every aspect of using Direct Electric made me feel good about choosing them.
I believe you'll feel the same about them too.
Steve Daddario
Paige T.
12/03/2018 12:00:00 SA
Have used Direct Electric before after seeing the yelp reviews. Called for them to come back and do another job for motion lights, replacing an old light, with upgraded outlets, electrical wiring before drywalling. Service excellent, received calls back whenever a message is left. Have not been disappointed in their service! Have used other services that do not follow-up and have not completed jobs we've hired them for. Always do a fantastic job and completes the work as requested. This one is for real, has great service, very professional, fair and prompt . No complaints.
These guys are awesome! Called this morning to make an appt to check on some outlets at a property that I manage in Aptos that weren't working. Dave answered the phone and was able to schedule an appt that same day. Gave me a 2-hour window and arrived early in that window. It was a quick fix and they were in and out in about 15 minutes... fast, efficient, and budget friendly... they'll be going on our permanent contact list! :)
I am SO impressed with Direct Electric. I recently had some major electrical surge issues in my house, and a co-worker suggested that I call Direct Electric.
Dave (the owner) answered my call and was professional and compassionate with my less-than-composed- self. He prioritized my project even though he had a full slate, and made a house call within 24 hours.
He located the issue, was realistic about possible issues, and helped me get on my way to solving the problem in record time.
Very honest. Very good communicator. Very professional.
I know now that I've got an electrician in town who I can refer other to with confidence.
I had them in to install a new electric car charging circuit. As it turned out, I needed a whole new sub panel as well, but they were able to do both quickly and efficiently. Good, clean work. Will use them again.
Greg A.
09/01/2015 12:00:00 SA
I highly recommend Direct Electric. I needed new wiring to my detached garage, David and Sonny showed up when they said they would and finished the job very quickly. They did everything to my specifications, I'm very pleased with their work. I will definitely use their services again in the future!
Direct Electric is run by a gentleman with the name of Chris and assisted by Denis. They are first class people, very capable of diagnosing electrical issues and able to determine remedies with minimum cost to the clients. Don't we all wish such services from all providers? I highly recommend them.
I called Direct Electric to move some electrical outlets based on his Yelp reviews. Dave answered the call right away and was enthusiastic about doing the job. He scheduled a convenient appointment the next business day and got here on time and did a great job, quickly, for a very reasonable price. It's often hard to find someone interested in doing a fairly small job. I'd definately use them in the future. Highly recommend. .. Tasha and Steve Corralitos
WOW!! Practically the second after I wrote my review Dave was calling me. He profusely apologized and said he had no good reason for not getting back to me. The fact he didn't try to give me any excuses really says a lot about his character. He came right over to my house (on Sunday no less) to give me my bid and show me different styles of lights for our project. We then scheduled the installation for Tuesday and he and Sonny whipped out our many projects in a record 2.5 hours. Not only were they fast, but all our fixtures look great. I have to say I am very impressed and would'nt hesitate to use them again.
AS used Dave to diagnose and repair a short. Knowledgeable and friendly. I would call him again.
Dave and Sonny were responsive and pleasant from the first phone call. They game me a same-day appointment and although they came a little out of the appointment window they initially told me about, I did receive a phone call from Dave prior to the appointment window closing with an explanation and updated time of arrival. They diagnosed my problem quickly and thoroughly, provided estimates of cost and then completed the task. I will call of them again for any electrical problem I encounter.
I write very few reviews but feel compelled to write one for Dave. We have had him out twice to fix issues we were overwhelmed by. But, he quickly and easily resolved and fixed our electrical problems. He is responsive, honest, kind, very fairly priced and all in addition to being good at what he does. Stop looking for an electrician and just call Dave. You'll be happy you did.
I had phoned several electricians with no reply and then checked here and saw the reviews for Direct Electric and called. I was helped and scheduled promptly and when they arrived at my house they quickly problem solved and repaired my issue. I got a quote for the remaining outlets I needed help with also. I was so relieved to have competent people working on my electrical issues!
Ross Y.
12/12/2017 12:00:00 SA
He showed up a few days after I contacted him and spend quite alot of time going over options. In the end he wanted to do a HUGE installation when all I wanted was an EV charger to be hooked up. WAY WAY too expensive. Around $4k+. Initially he said he would present several options but seemed to auger in on one. I found another company to do the work.
Very friendly service. Dave and joe were right on time. They helped me figure out why my lights were not working. It was a easy fix and they said don't worry about the charge. Thank You again!
Fantastic service.
Had a possible emergency and they arrived in a half an hour.
Very easy to work with and honest. Great guys. Highly recommended.
Wow! Chris and Dennis showed up right on time and fixed my wiring issues quickly and at a great price. Friendly, efficient, top tier service.
Bryn L.
10/12/2017 12:00:00 SA
I had a small electrical problem of my own making. (Always take a picture before you take it apart!) I called several electricians and only Dave answered immediately. He made an appointment for the next day, and offered to show up the same day if he finished early. When he arrived he was friendly and professional. He fixed my goof in a few minutes, and for no charge. I would highly recommend Direct Electric, and plan to call them again.
Look no further, best electrician in town!
Great experience from start to finish. I needed some electrical work in a rafter area and wanted to replace some hanging lights with can lights in the hallway. Dave promptly came over to look at the job and I had the bid in a few days. They arrived on time and did an exceptional job. Dave listened to what I wanted and nailed it!
Dave and Sonny have been amazing - they picked up a sloppy job half finished by our last electrician and finished it off even better than he would have. Sonny was able to figure out how to hang difficult lights from our vaulted ceiling when I didn't even think it could be done! Dave is always very responsive via text - that's right, I have Direct Electric programmed into my phone. Thanks guys!
I have to say im very impressed! I don't write many reviews but had to after the service I just had with David from Direct Electric! I called with a problem with no power getting to the living room outlets. When I called he said he could be at my place within the hour. As promised, he arrived in 45 min. Went to work and within about 5 min figured out the problem. A sneaky GFI outlet was tripped in another room which cut the power off to the living room. Weird setup right. He was very nice and knowledgeable. He explained to me the reason why the GFI cut the power to the other room. I then told him of a light switch that did not work, 5 min later he figured it out and fixed that too. Amazing service. I would recommend Direct Electric to anyone. I will only be using them again in the future! Thanks again David!
Dave was quick to respond, quick to get the job done. Would definitely call on him again.
Direct electric is an amazing company . They were able to come check out my problem promptly and both employees where extremely friendly. They did an excellent job they fixed our electricity super quickly after we had tripped the electricity due to our smoker they did a bada** job.we highly Recommend this company , thank you guys!!! Anytime something happens we shall call yuh! Woopwoop , thank you thank you thank you!
Angelina Z.
09/05/2016 12:00:00 SA
Dave is an honest and professional electrician. If he is too busy to help and you need something fixed more quickly, he will make a referral to another electrician. Thanks, Dave!
We lost one of two circuit legs (phases) into our house, and called Direct Electric. They showed up quickly, and diagnosed the problem as a PG&E issue - no charge for the visit. PG&E had a crew fix the outside wiring (a short in an underground feeder to the house).
The next day, we still had the same problem, and PG&E insisted it wasn't their fault because we had two 120V lines into the meter. We (again) called DIrect Electric, and they came out and, within 10 minutes, diagnosed the problem: PG&E had put an insulator in the meter socket to give us 120V in all inside circuits during their repair work, and forgot to take it out when they were done (and PG&E would have noticed had they checked the lines coming *out* of the meter and into the house). Direct Electric fixed the problem quickly.
Bottom line: Direct Electric came out twice because of PG&E problems and, in both cases, diagnosed the problem quickly. In the second case, they even fixed PG&E's mistake (they couldn't do anything about a short in an underground feeder line). They've earned a gold star from me, and are on my list of contractors to call when I need something done.
Zak F.
01/05/2012 12:00:00 SA
I have used Direct Electric for my commercial building as well as my residence on many occasions. Dave has always been very helpful and gets the job done within my budget. He will always present me with a few options to take care of the issue. Direct Electric is the right call.
anshu s.
04/03/2016 12:00:00 SA
So appreciate these guys!! They called me back within 15 mins of me leaving a message and were able to get in to fix my problem the very next morning. They were punctual, and finished the job in no time! I had called 2 other companies for other work a while back and their service did not compare!! Thanks for your time and I will only be calling u guys from now on!
Jill L.
06/11/2012 12:00:00 SA
Best quality for price in town! You cannot beat his professionalism and quick response time.
Chris C.
10/07/2015 12:00:00 SA
These guys deserve all of their five stars ratings.
Jon J.
10/09/2015 12:00:00 SA
Dave and Sonny did a great job updating numerous switches, installing an outlet and trouble shooting an issue. Dave and Sonny are the consummate professionals and answer your call, communicate and deliver. I will definitely hire them again!
Prompt, courteous and trustworthy. I thought I had a major issue and it turned out to be simple and easy to fix. The technician was honest and fixed the issue right away. They will be the first people I call next time I need an electrician!
Linda H.
05/06/2014 12:00:00 SA
I had an excellent experience with Direct Electric. They answered the phone, came to my house the same day to give me an estimate, were able to do the work quickly, and did a terrific job. I highly recommend them.
We contacted Direct Electric to move an outlet in preparation for a new oven installation. Following a complete assessment, we were shown how the existing wiring was not to current code. The explanation was thorough, and the use of the new oven's installation manual corroborated the requirement to replace the wiring. The job was done briskly and professionally, and even though the job was more than we originally planned, we understood the need to do it thanks to the reasonable explanation and thorough execution of the task at hand. Would definitely recommend!
Dave has already been here, diagnosed and fixed my problem involving electricity to my garbage disposal while I'm still rating for return calls from two other highly rated electricians. Dave is competent, very professional and his prices are reasonable. Highly recommend.
We lost one of two circuit legs (phases) into our house, and called Direct Electric. They showed up quickly, and diagnosed the problem as a PG&E issue - no charge for the visit. PG&E had a crew fix the outside wiring (a short in an underground feeder to the house).
The next day, we still had the same problem, and PG&E insisted it wasn't their fault because we had two 120V lines into the meter. We (again) called DIrect Electric, and they came out and, within 10 minutes, diagnosed the problem: PG&E had put an insulator in the meter socket to give us 120V in all inside circuits during their repair work, and forgot to take it out when they were done (and PG&E would have noticed had they checked the lines coming *out* of the meter and into the house). Direct Electric fixed the problem quickly.
Bottom line: Direct Electric came out twice because of PG&E problems and, in both cases, diagnosed the problem quickly. In the second case, they even fixed PG&E's mistake (they couldn't do anything about a short in an underground feeder line). They've earned a gold star from me, and are on my list of contractors to call when I need something done.
Zak F.
01/05/2012 12:00:00 SA
I have used Direct Electric for my commercial building as well as my residence on many occasions. Dave has always been very helpful and gets the job done within my budget. He will always present me with a few options to take care of the issue. Direct Electric is the right call.
anshu s.
04/03/2016 12:00:00 SA
So appreciate these guys!! They called me back within 15 mins of me leaving a message and were able to get in to fix my problem the very next morning. They were punctual, and finished the job in no time! I had called 2 other companies for other work a while back and their service did not compare!! Thanks for your time and I will only be calling u guys from now on!
Jill L.
06/11/2012 12:00:00 SA
Best quality for price in town! You cannot beat his professionalism and quick response time.
Chris C.
10/07/2015 12:00:00 SA
These guys deserve all of their five stars ratings.
Jon J.
10/09/2015 12:00:00 SA
Dave and Sonny did a great job updating numerous switches, installing an outlet and trouble shooting an issue. Dave and Sonny are the consummate professionals and answer your call, communicate and deliver. I will definitely hire them again!
Prompt, courteous and trustworthy. I thought I had a major issue and it turned out to be simple and easy to fix. The technician was honest and fixed the issue right away. They will be the first people I call next time I need an electrician!
Linda H.
05/06/2014 12:00:00 SA
I had an excellent experience with Direct Electric. They answered the phone, came to my house the same day to give me an estimate, were able to do the work quickly, and did a terrific job. I highly recommend them.
We contacted Direct Electric to move an outlet in preparation for a new oven installation. Following a complete assessment, we were shown how the existing wiring was not to current code. The explanation was thorough, and the use of the new oven's installation manual corroborated the requirement to replace the wiring. The job was done briskly and professionally, and even though the job was more than we originally planned, we understood the need to do it thanks to the reasonable explanation and thorough execution of the task at hand. Would definitely recommend!
Dave has already been here, diagnosed and fixed my problem involving electricity to my garbage disposal while I'm still rating for return calls from two other highly rated electricians. Dave is competent, very professional and his prices are reasonable. Highly recommend.
Received prompt service and I hope the electrical works well. They attempted to leave a mess. They did some sheet rocking and mudding, but failed to cover anything, and when I asked them to clean it up, they commented its easy to clean up with water. Both service people expected me to clean up their mess. They left the mudding compound on plants, walkway, and rocks due to their not paying attention.
Tosh L.
01/02/2014 12:00:00 SA
I had Dave come out to my house in Boulder Creek to upgrade my service from 125 to 200amp, replace my subpanel, and install a portable generator setup. I have nothing but good things to say. Dave was always on time, communicative, and on the level. I don't usually do reviews, but because I've had such bad luck with other contractors coming through, I thought I'd throw out another good review for Direct electric. Thanks again.
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