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Excellent 4.9

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Excellent 4.9

(42)

Electrical and Wiring Repair, Switch and Outlet Installation, Switch and Outlet Repair, Fan Installation

  • 44 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA
  • 44 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA
Gopal B. says, "I hired this team for a major home renovation project totaling about $13,000 in labor, and overall I had a very positive experience. They completed work across multiple areas of the house, including bathroom updates, electrical work, painting, flooring, doors and trim, kitchen cabinet refinishing, window blinds, and other miscellaneous repairs. The biggest reason I would hire them again is their honesty and reliability. If they committed to something, they followed through. They were upfront about what they could and couldn't do, which I really appreciated. Communication was straightforward, and they worked hard to make sure the project was completed. The painting, flooring (LVP installation), baseboards, trim, cabinet refinishing, and general finish work were especially good and offered excellent value for the money. The house looks much better after the renovation. For electrical and plumbing work, they did a good job for the price, but if your project involves highly technical or intricate work, I recommend discussing every detail in advance and making sure expectations are clearly aligned. For work that requires the highest level of precision or licensed specialty expertise, you may want to consider a dedicated licensed professional. His crew was hardworking, although they occasionally made small mistakes that required rework. The owner stayed engaged, addressed issues when they came up, and made sure things were corrected, which speaks well of his integrity. Overall, they completed a substantial scope of work for me, including: Bathroom fixture replacements, mirrors, lighting, caulking, and toilet seat installation. Replacement of outlets, switches, thermostat, smoke detectors, lighting, exhaust hood, and other electrical improvements. Whole-house interior painting, baseboard refinishing, drywall repairs, and vent cover replacements. Installation and refinishing of doors, trim, cabinet doors, and weather sealing. Kitchen cabinet sanding and painting. Installation of window blinds. Removal of carpet and installation of approximately 468 sq. ft. of luxury vinyl plank flooring. If you're looking for an honest, dependable handyman who provides good value, I would definitely recommend him. Just make sure to have detailed discussions upfront for complex plumbing or electrical work. For general remodeling, painting, flooring, trim, and home improvement projects, I believe he offers very good value for the cost."See more
Gopal B. says, "I hired this team for a major home renovation project totaling about $13,000 in labor, and overall I had a very positive experience. They completed work across multiple areas of the house, including bathroom updates, electrical work, painting, flooring, doors and trim, kitchen cabinet refinishing, window blinds, and other miscellaneous repairs. The biggest reason I would hire them again is their honesty and reliability. If they committed to something, they followed through. They were upfront about what they could and couldn't do, which I really appreciated. Communication was straightforward, and they worked hard to make sure the project was completed. The painting, flooring (LVP installation), baseboards, trim, cabinet refinishing, and general finish work were especially good and offered excellent value for the money. The house looks much better after the renovation. For electrical and plumbing work, they did a good job for the price, but if your project involves highly technical or intricate work, I recommend discussing every detail in advance and making sure expectations are clearly aligned. For work that requires the highest level of precision or licensed specialty expertise, you may want to consider a dedicated licensed professional. His crew was hardworking, although they occasionally made small mistakes that required rework. The owner stayed engaged, addressed issues when they came up, and made sure things were corrected, which speaks well of his integrity. Overall, they completed a substantial scope of work for me, including: Bathroom fixture replacements, mirrors, lighting, caulking, and toilet seat installation. Replacement of outlets, switches, thermostat, smoke detectors, lighting, exhaust hood, and other electrical improvements. Whole-house interior painting, baseboard refinishing, drywall repairs, and vent cover replacements. Installation and refinishing of doors, trim, cabinet doors, and weather sealing. Kitchen cabinet sanding and painting. Installation of window blinds. Removal of carpet and installation of approximately 468 sq. ft. of luxury vinyl plank flooring. If you're looking for an honest, dependable handyman who provides good value, I would definitely recommend him. Just make sure to have detailed discussions upfront for complex plumbing or electrical work. For general remodeling, painting, flooring, trim, and home improvement projects, I believe he offers very good value for the cost."
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Electrical and Wiring Repair, Lighting Installation, Switch and Outlet Installation, Switch and Outlet Repair, Fan Installation

  • Serves El Cerrito, CA
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA
I’m an experienced residential electrician’s helper/tech with 5 years of hands-on work under a licensed electrician, with a focus on home backup systems. I handle the full range of residential electrical work, from a single new outlet or switch to main panel replacements, subpanels, transfer switches, generator hookups, and whole-home backup setups. Backup power is what I specialize in: standby generators, interlock kits, automatic transfer switches, inlet boxes, and tying essential circuits so the house stays on when the grid goes down. What you can expect: • Clean, code-conscious work and a job site left tidy • Clear explanation of what’s needed before anything is opened up • Practical recommendations (what actually helps in an outage vs. what you don’t need) • Coordination with the licensed electrician on permitted work, inspections, and panel/service changes Typical jobs: • New outlets, switches, lighting, and dedicated circuits • Kitchen, bath, garage, and outdoor electrical • Circuit breaker troubleshooting and panel work • Main panel and subpanel replacement / upgrades • Generator, transfer switch, and home backup system install • EV charger and other high-load circuits (when the service can support it) If you’re in the East Bay or nearby and need something done right the first time—whether it’s one outlet or a full backup system—send the details and photos. I’ll review the job and get you a straightforward plan and quote.See more
I’m an experienced residential electrician’s helper/tech with 5 years of hands-on work under a licensed electrician, with a focus on home backup systems. I handle the full range of residential electrical work, from a single new outlet or switch to main panel replacements, subpanels, transfer switches, generator hookups, and whole-home backup setups. Backup power is what I specialize in: standby generators, interlock kits, automatic transfer switches, inlet boxes, and tying essential circuits so the house stays on when the grid goes down. What you can expect: • Clean, code-conscious work and a job site left tidy • Clear explanation of what’s needed before anything is opened up • Practical recommendations (what actually helps in an outage vs. what you don’t need) • Coordination with the licensed electrician on permitted work, inspections, and panel/service changes Typical jobs: • New outlets, switches, lighting, and dedicated circuits • Kitchen, bath, garage, and outdoor electrical • Circuit breaker troubleshooting and panel work • Main panel and subpanel replacement / upgrades • Generator, transfer switch, and home backup system install • EV charger and other high-load circuits (when the service can support it) If you’re in the East Bay or nearby and need something done right the first time—whether it’s one outlet or a full backup system—send the details and photos. I’ll review the job and get you a straightforward plan and quote.
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Hugo Hoffman
Hugo Hoffman

Exceptional 5.0

(6)

Exceptional 5.0

(6)

Lighting Installation, Switch and Outlet Installation, Fan Installation

  • 4 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA
  • 4 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA
Charma Caballero says, "Hugo did excellent work replacing my old fluorescent under-cabinet lighting with GE Alexa-enabled LED fixtures. He was meticulous throughout the job and made sure each fixture worked perfectly before moving on to the next. His work was clean and precise, and he cleaned up all debris afterward. He was also kind enough to walk me through some remaining electrical issues in the house and offered helpful advice.Highly recommended."See more
Charma Caballero says, "Hugo did excellent work replacing my old fluorescent under-cabinet lighting with GE Alexa-enabled LED fixtures. He was meticulous throughout the job and made sure each fixture worked perfectly before moving on to the next. His work was clean and precise, and he cleaned up all debris afterward. He was also kind enough to walk me through some remaining electrical issues in the house and offered helpful advice.Highly recommended."
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Sunny State Repair
Sunny State Repair

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Exceptional 5.0

(40)

Exceptional 5.0

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Switch and Outlet Installation

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  • 28 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA
  • 28 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA
Jessica M. says, "Honestly, these guys are next level. I reached out just hoping to fix a few things around the house — but what I got was a mini home transformation. Everything was done clean, on schedule, and with great communication (which is rare these days). What I loved most — they actually cared about the details. It didn’t feel like another “contractor job”; more like working with people who want your place to look perfect."See more
Jessica M. says, "Honestly, these guys are next level. I reached out just hoping to fix a few things around the house — but what I got was a mini home transformation. Everything was done clean, on schedule, and with great communication (which is rare these days). What I loved most — they actually cared about the details. It didn’t feel like another “contractor job”; more like working with people who want your place to look perfect."
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Precision Home Services SF
Precision Home Services SF

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Exceptional 5.0

(5)

Exceptional 5.0

(5)

Switch and Outlet Repair

  • 12 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA
  • 12 hires on Thumbtack
  • Serves El Cerrito, CA

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Ahin T. says, "The project ended up being way more complex than initially estimated due to some previously unknown issues with my home construction. Precision chased down a bunch of ghosts, sorted things out, and got me back up and running. They also were great communicators that helped me understand what was happening and what we needed to do."See more
Ahin T. says, "The project ended up being way more complex than initially estimated due to some previously unknown issues with my home construction. Precision chased down a bunch of ghosts, sorted things out, and got me back up and running. They also were great communicators that helped me understand what was happening and what we needed to do."

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Yes, they do. Whether you’re looking for new electrical work or wiring repair, the electrician should offer you a free estimate. 

Go online to find the best electricians near you. After researching and finding a few pros who seem qualified for your job, go ahead and request a quote to find out how much those electricians will charge you.

Go online to find a list of the best electricians in your area. View each individual electrician’s profile and learn more about their services and expertise. Then, read reviews from satisfied customers as well as any issues they may have encountered. This will help you find one with the right experience to work safely in your home.

You should also spend some time researching what qualifications and credentials they have. You might find information about their license on their profile, or you might need to check your local and state government’s website to verify their license. 

Once you’ve done a bit of research, ask to receive free estimates from several electricians in your area. Ultimately, hire the most qualified electrician who can complete your project at a reasonable price.

Yes, it's usually worth it to hire an electrician instead of doing the work yourself.

Electrical work can be very dangerous. The pros spend many years working and studying before they become licensed and certified. That knowledge and training can help them work safely and perform the job without harming themselves or your home. 

Even a small wiring repair job can be unsafe if not done correctly. Hiring someone that has specialized training on how to do each specific job is the safest choice.

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Reviews for El Cerrito electricians on Thumbtack

From Meg L.

Northbridge Electric
Northbridge Electric
Luis was a true pleasure to work with. He was incredibly professional, thorough and knowledgeable. He did excellent and efficient work paying attention to every detail. He even cleaned up nicely after himself. Usually I find debris and wires and loose bits after an electrician comes. I’ve had a broken number light that I’ve had four electricians look at and they all said it was just the bulb even when I told them it wasn’t. They took a brief look around and then just shrugged their shoulders. Luis checked everywhere including up in the crawl space and kept at it until he found the problem. No one else showed that kind of expertise in problem solving as well as persistence. I’m simply incredibly impressed with his work knowledge and his work ethic. I will be using him for all my electrical work going forward. He’s a true pro.

From Erica H.

IC Electric
IC Electric
Ivan, was the most reasonable electrician that I found. The pricing seemed very fair for the work performed, and everything looks nice. The only thing that was not great was punctuality and communication. Which I don't mind because I work from home, but if you are trying to schedule other things around an appt it might be tricky. Either way I will be hiring Ivan again, he helped get our kitchen remodel back on track. Thanks!

From Daniel L.

Guadalupe Gonzalez
Guadalupe Gonzalez
I recently had Guadalupe come out to my house to fix an electrical switch that I broke during a recent home improvement project (that switch subsequently shut off power to half of my house). He replied to my post within a few hours and came to the house later that afternoon when most other electricians were booked for days in advance. He worked quickly, was knowledgeable, and even brought a new replacement switch along. I would definitely recommend to anyone.
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