Super Service Award Winner 9 years in a row! We are a small family owned and operated electrical company. We have between 2-4 employees depending on need. We are licensed and bonded as required by the State of California. We do charge trip charges for anything 30 miles or more outside of Elk Grove. We are committed to making sure everything is to your satisfaction. We do not use subcontractors and do all of the work ourselves. If work is required outside of our scope of work we have numerous peers we are more than happy to refer to you. Please check out our website for additional savings and more information about or company at www.charlesyoungelectric.com
Business highlights
24 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Residential Electrical Services, Electrical Panel Upgrades, Lights, Ceiling Fans, Outlets, Switches, Outside Lights, Subpanels, Can Lights, No Underground Trenching, Kitchen Remodel, Service Calls.
It went great. The two guys did a great job and were very thorough. Carefully cleaned up after themselves also.
Description of Work: Installed 4 ceiling fans.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Michael L.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Charles and his brother showed up on time, and both were friendly and pleasant. Charles spoke to me at length regarding projects I have in mind for the future. And actually, we went past the two hours I paid for. In fact, it was closer to 3 hours, but Charles did not charge me for the extra hour. I will definitely call Charles in the future when I need an electrician again.
Description of Work: I ordered the $99 special for 2 hours. We had a new outlet installed and a few very outdated outlets fixed. Also,per my request, Charles spent time going over our property making suggestions for updates, as our house is almost 60 years old.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Tammy N.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
they did a good job. They had to run new wire through the attic .Fish wires through the walls.
Description of Work: They put ceiling lights in 3 of the bedrooms. Put a light in livingroom.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,025
Constance E.
05/2013
4.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Job well done, no clean up after 1 outdoor light replaced. 1 electrical outlet not replaced after customer pointed out and cabinet pulled out for service. Didn't notice until two men left.
Description of Work: 6 electrical outlets replaced and two outdoor lights replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$114
connie L.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
It went very well. It all worked and continues working
Description of Work: I hired them to replace some ballasts in my ceiling lights. They suggested replacing them with newer technology. I had had a lot of problems with the lights, ballasts dieing, bulbs falling out of the ceiling, so I decided to take their advice and replace all the fixtured of that type.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600
Matthew V.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
 + 0 more
I emailed Charles Young Electric after purchasing my coupons and they gave me a call back the next day. We set up a time for the installation over the phone for the next week (when I could get some time off work). The guys doing the installation showed up promptly and got right to work. They were very friendly and knew what they were doing. They even fixed an issue in the ceiling light box that had been caused by the builders. Between the two of them, they were able to get all three fans done in around an hour and a half, which was great because I was expecting it to take longer. Overall it was a great experience in my opinion. The only suggestions I have would be to maybe call the day before the appointment to confirm the time and to maybe get some shoe covers if the house has carpet. Thanks a bunch! I love my new fans.
Description of Work: I purchased the Big Deals Fan Installation coupon to have three fans installed in my condo.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$225
Holly M.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The two electricians arrived on time as scheduled. I explained what I needed done (which wires were to go to which location and where it was to be routed), and showed them the layout. Then, after telling them to contact me if they ran into any issues/problems or needed a decision, I got out of the way and let them do their job. The two of them quickly and professionally went about their work and completed the job in one hour.
Description of Work: Run sprinkler control wires from a new controller through the attic to two different manifold stations.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$111
James W.
05/2013
4.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The workers from Charles Young Electric were very helpful. I had a part I wanted installed, but it was faulty, since it was a special order, they couldn't replace it.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for Charles Young Electric, it was 99 dollars for 2 hours of electrical work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Karen S.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
 + 0 more
We had already purchased two ceiling fans to replace existing fans. These two coupons (75 each) were to put together and install these fans. He was very prompt, courteous and efficient. The fans work great - and he cleaned up after himself.
Description of Work: We had two ceiling fans replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Jeanette H.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
My clothes dryer, which is located in the garage, would not run correctly; it would start to run, then shut off. I called Charles Young Electric to see if they would come and take a look at it. They were here exactly on time, were pleasant and professional, and told me that rats had chewed through the wiring. They needed to get to the wiring through the garage to replace it, but due to the massive amount of items stored exactly where they needed to work (naturally), they had to "think outside the box" to figure another way to complete the job. They did so, and the work was completed to my satisfaction. Not normally having to call electricians, I can't say if what they charged was reasonable or not. It was more than I hoped it would be, but maybe compared to other companies, it was a bargain.
Description of Work: Replaced wiring going to clothes dryer in garage.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$600
Nancy N.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Great. They were able to diagnose and fix the problem within the hour.
Description of Work: Fixed botched electrical wiring problems.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$199
david K.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
mr. young cordinated with tenant and got the job done.
Description of Work: Replaced gfi plugs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$87
Mark W.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
He was top notch in every way. He was a friendly guy and very easy to work with.
Description of Work: I bought a Big Deal from them for $99 for 2 Hours of Electrical Services!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
david T.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
 + 1 more
The electrical work performed by the workers at Charles Young Electrical did a great job and I highly recommend them. I was a little confused when I purchased a $99 coupon at Angies for 2 hours work and what I got was 2 workers showing up for 1 hours work under the coupon. But I understand you can ask for just one person. But that aside, I thought they were very knowledgeable and did great work.
Description of Work: They istalled wiring for a ceiling fan in the wall and ceiling and added a light in the attic.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
Ken M.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Charles Young Electric was on-time, performed services quickly, and were up front with pricing. Services were performed and quality was good.
Description of Work: Installed 3 recesssed lights in great room.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Terry F.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
.All work was efficiently performed to the home owners satisfaction
Description of Work: Serviced 7 indoor ceiling fans, tightened fan blades and replaced two external lamp fixtures with new fixtures purchased by the home owners.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Karen D.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Charles first came out and provided estimates for the work. Originally the 1st visit was only going to be grounding 3 outlets in a bedroom (1 on an exterior wall, 2 on an interior wall). Everything looked good so we agreed to a start date. The 1st visit happened to be when the exterior walls had been exposed by my siding contractor. Charles recommended that because of the accessibility to the outlets from the outside, we ground some of the other outlets on the exterior walls. I agreed, so he grounded 4 more. For the 2nd visit I had torn off the wood paneling in my family room, and Charles and his crew came in and put that room on a new 20 amp circuit. The existing circuit now feeds just the garage. In the garage, he removed an extension cord that was spanning from a wall to a rafter (about 6 feet) with tubing that ran up the wall and along a joist to the rafter. He also recommended grounding an outlet that was in the dining room, but because it shared a wall with the family room and was exposed, it would be easy to ground that too. I agreed, so that work was added. Overall, I was very pleased with the work and Charles and his crew.
Description of Work: 1st visit: Grounding of 5 outlets on exterior walls, while the walls were exposed (my siding was being replaced). 2 outlets grounded on interior walls. Pre-wired for exterior light fixtures to go on either side of my garage. 2nd visit: While studs were exposed, had the family room wired to a new circuit (7 outlets), where before it was shared with the garage power. Garage remained on old circuit, with wires installed in 1st visit connected to existing circuit. Replaced some unsafe wiring in the garage to code. Also had an existing exterior light that's over a master bedroom window re-wired so the switch is on the inside. Hooked up 3 new light fixtures (I provided fixtures).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,160
JEANNE E.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The work was done in an efficient and professional manner. Explained what was wrong and fixed what could be fixed and for the item that could not be fixed provide the part number for the replacement part (i.e. the fan part of the light/fan assembly for the laundry area). Also, informed me that two of my outside lights were not in compliance with the current code. (These lights are in an overhang and are really inside light fixtures.) Provided information as to what would be appropriate as a replacement for these lights. When asked about options for lighting the garage, given a couple of choices. All in all a very positive experience. They were helpful, informative, and respectful (i.e.did not talk down to me).
Description of Work: The following was done: light switch in master bath replaced, got the outside lights working, made adjustments to the garage light so it would come on right away (instead of waiting for it to come on), and checked on the fan/light combination in the laundry area.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$223
Beth P.
03/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
I was sick of the old, funky track lighting in my living and dining room, and wanted to replace them with recessed LED lights. When I spoke to Charles on the phone to schedule the job, he asked me what kind of LED bulbs I had in the kitchen, as I wanted the same lights in the living and dining rooms. I wasn't able to describe the kind of bulbs, so I sent him a photo of one of the lights. That way, he was able to purchase the correct materials. He asked me to purchase new switch plates and wall covers, which I did. Charles and Marcus arrived right on time. We discussed where I wanted the lights placed. Once Marcus got up into the attic, he found that the rafters would require a different configuration. After we discussed the options, we decided on the placement of the lights. Discovered that I hadn't purchased quite the right switch plates, so I made a quick trip to the big box store to return the incorrect ones and buy the right ones. The old wiring at one of the switches was done incorrectly, so Charles and Marcus fixed it. I am very pleased with how the new recessed lights look, and I now have much brighter and evenly distributed light. They did a very good job of cleaning up after themselves when the job was done.
Description of Work: They removed the existing track lighting in living and dining rooms and installed recessed LED lights. This required quite a bit of work up in the attic, dealing with wiring and rafters.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$850
William K.
03/2013
4.0
lighting
 + -1 more
Two workers arrived a little early (which was good) and did the work quickly and professionally. I called the owner after purchasing the "big deal" for $399 for installation of 4 recessed ceiling lamps. The owner asked whether I wanted to upgrade to LED lamps for an additional $40 each. He said LED's would be required if I sold the house. Assuming the requirement is true, this is still a marketing gimmick which I don't believe is appropriate for Angie's list. What reasonable person would go to the trouble of installing incandescent lights knowing they would be required to pay to remove them and install LED's at a later date? The lamps and the cans were purchased at Home Depot. The price (including tax at Home Depot was about $38 per lamp and $15 per can for a total of $53 per installed lamp. There were some additional material costs for wire and caulking, but total materials were not more than $55 per lamp. I paid $560 for the four new lamps and $60 for the retrofitted lamp (which did not require a new "can"). Therefore, labor costs were about $340 for the four new lamps and $22 for the retrofitted lamp. The job took about 2.5 hours for the two workers.
Description of Work: Installed 4 recessed lights in kitchen and replaced one old recessed lamp with LED lamp. Work required laying out locations for lights to optimize lighting and to miss ceiling rafters when installing, Determined electrical connections and installed units. Clean up after project complete.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$619
a C.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I was very satisfied. They were fast and very friendly.
Description of Work: They added and outdoor outlet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Patricia N.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Process went very well, and the work was accomplished quickly. This was much appreciated since we were expecting dinner guests.
Description of Work: A new dining room light fixture that my husband installed would not turn on, so we contacted Charles Young Electric for help. They found that the wiring behind the switchplate was faulty and corrected the problem.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$70
Kelley G.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
Very well. We would hire them again.
Description of Work: Installed 6 recessed lights and dimmer switch. They were timely, clean and very thorough. We are very happy with the installation and have recommended them to friends.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
ARTHUR B.
02/2013
5.0
ceiling fans
 + -1 more
They were punctual professinal and an excellent job. After the job was complete, I had a problem, and Charles Young personally took care of it.
Description of Work: Remove and install ceiling fans
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Beth P.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
 + 1 more
Charles and his brother (I don't remember his name) arrived right on time early morning. Brother went up into the attic to do the wiring for the new ceiling fan. The older ceiling fan in the exercise room clanged when set on the 2 highest speeds. It had been doing this for the past few years. Charles figured out what the problem was and fixed it. Yay! Once the attic wiring was completed, Charles and his brother installed the new fan in my home office. Some of the dry wall around the new fan broke. I believe this was unavoidable. Charles gave me the name and phone number of a dry wall contractor whom he trusts. They did a great job of cleaning up after themselves. We got to talking about how I'd like to change out the lighting in my living/dining room with recessed lighting. I decided I'd call them at a later date for that job. While discussing recessed lighting, I expressed my disappointment with CFL bulbs, and how they don't live up to the hype. We talked about the advantages of LED lighting instead. I decided I wanted to make that change in the kitchen. Charles' brother said he could pick up the necessary items after his last job of the day, and come over at 6:00 to change out the kitchen lighting. True to his word, he arrived right on time and quickly completed the work. While he was working in the kitchen, he noticed the rattling of the air/heat register in the dining room when the air came on. It'd been rattling for so long, I no longer noticed it. He offered to fix it for me, which he did at no charge. Overall, I was very pleased with Charles and his brother. They were professional, very personable and helpful. I won't hesitate to hire them again.
Description of Work: Repair of ceiling fan in exercise room. Installation of ceiling fan in home office. Refit recessed lighting and installed LED lights in kitchen.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$210
Response from Charles Young Electric
Thank you for the wonderful review! Sorry for the late thanks but we do appreciate all our wonderful customers!
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
General Remodeling,
Lawn Irrigation,
Home Security Systems
FAQ
Charles Young Electric is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Charles Young Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Charles Young Electric offers free project estimates.
Yes, Charles Young Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Charles Young Electric does not offer a senior discount.
No, Charles Young Electric does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Charles Young Electric offers warranties.
Charles Young Electric offers the following services: Residential Electrical Services, Electrical Panel Upgrades, Lights, Ceiling Fans, Outlets, Switches, Outside Lights, Subpanels, Can Lights, No Underground Trenching, Kitchen Remodel, Service Calls.