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Rock Bottom Construction Inc

4.90(
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Rock Bottom Construction Inc

4.90(
20
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
168 local quotes requested

Rock Bottom Construction, INC. is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We are a one stop shop for your needs; we are not only a licensed electrical contractor but also carry a license for general contracting work. We offer in house drywall repair, stucco repair and painting when the job calls for it. *SENIOR & VETERAN DISCOUNTS*

"Mike Wozab was a complete professional! He was on time, very informative, and gave us great ideas to better the job. We have already recommended him. He is always welcome in our home."

Laura H on August 2025

Rock Bottom Construction, INC. is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. We are a one stop shop for your needs; we are not only a licensed electrical contractor but also carry a license for general contracting work. We offer in house drywall repair, stucco repair and painting when the job calls for it. *SENIOR & VETERAN DISCOUNTS*

"Mike Wozab was a complete professional! He was on time, very informative, and gave us great ideas to better the job. We have already recommended him. He is always welcome in our home."

Laura H on August 2025


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B.K. Electric Services

4.50(
110
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B.K. Electric Services

4.50(
110
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
747 local quotes requested
21 years of experience

Welcome to B.K. Electric Services Inc, Licensed Los Angeles Electricians. Honest,reliable, professional electricians, where superb customer service, competitive prices and most importantly friendly services is our #1 Priority! We provide Residential, Commercial and Industrial electrical services all over the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Fernando Valley areas. Our company has become a household name around the Los Angeles area. We have built many relationships with our residential customers, celebrities, public figures, small retailers and large department stores. We work closely with DWP, Edison and the Department of Building and safety to ensure that your work is being done up to the city codes. From the estimate to pulling the permits we will handle everything for your electrical project from A-Z. We offer absolutely free estimates always! Additional phone number - (310) 430-2300. Additional DBAs - B K Electric Services, B K Electric Services Inc, BK Electric Service, BK Electric Services. Family owned & operated

"The contractor Enrique was nice and very fair with his pricing. On very short noticed, he sent two electrians, Eric and Victor, who were very good and respectful,and did nice, clean, and professional work. Would highly recommend and I'm happy that I found an electrician that I can go to for future jobs! "

Abdullah S on November 2025

Welcome to B.K. Electric Services Inc, Licensed Los Angeles Electricians. Honest,reliable, professional electricians, where superb customer service, competitive prices and most importantly friendly services is our #1 Priority! We provide Residential, Commercial and Industrial electrical services all over the Los Angeles, Orange County and San Fernando Valley areas. Our company has become a household name around the Los Angeles area. We have built many relationships with our residential customers, celebrities, public figures, small retailers and large department stores. We work closely with DWP, Edison and the Department of Building and safety to ensure that your work is being done up to the city codes. From the estimate to pulling the permits we will handle everything for your electrical project from A-Z. We offer absolutely free estimates always! Additional phone number - (310) 430-2300. Additional DBAs - B K Electric Services, B K Electric Services Inc, BK Electric Service, BK Electric Services. Family owned & operated

"The contractor Enrique was nice and very fair with his pricing. On very short noticed, he sent two electrians, Eric and Victor, who were very good and respectful,and did nice, clean, and professional work. Would highly recommend and I'm happy that I found an electrician that I can go to for future jobs! "

Abdullah S on November 2025


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Heavy Duty Electric

5.00(
9
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Heavy Duty Electric

5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
69 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We specialize in delivering high-quality electrical services tailored to the needs of both residential and commercial clients. Our team is committed to providing reliable workmanship, responsive service, and safe, efficient solutions for projects of all sizes. Whether handling routine maintenance, electrical upgrades, or complex installations, we prioritize professionalism, customer satisfaction, and long-lasting results.

"Great... Lee knows how to install electrical dimmer lights"

Lester O on September 2025

We specialize in delivering high-quality electrical services tailored to the needs of both residential and commercial clients. Our team is committed to providing reliable workmanship, responsive service, and safe, efficient solutions for projects of all sizes. Whether handling routine maintenance, electrical upgrades, or complex installations, we prioritize professionalism, customer satisfaction, and long-lasting results.

"Great... Lee knows how to install electrical dimmer lights"

Lester O on September 2025


Western Sunset Builders

4.91(
11
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Western Sunset Builders

4.91(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
115 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. Call us for your ground up project, whole house remodel, kitchen and bath remodel, flooring, plumbing or electrical work. We are a full service General Contracting business. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Fantastic outcome! I was initially convinced replacing my circuit breaker panel would solve my many house electrical problems. Owner Bill convinced me the intelligent/logical approach would be to trouble shoot everything before committing to same. Their staff identified several problems and professionally fixed everything at a very reasonable price. I expect to eventually upgrade the circuit breaker panel but will cross that bridge when necessary. In the meantime, very happy with how fine everything is working now. Wonderful Experience!!!"

Warren W on May 2022

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. Call us for your ground up project, whole house remodel, kitchen and bath remodel, flooring, plumbing or electrical work. We are a full service General Contracting business. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Fantastic outcome! I was initially convinced replacing my circuit breaker panel would solve my many house electrical problems. Owner Bill convinced me the intelligent/logical approach would be to trouble shoot everything before committing to same. Their staff identified several problems and professionally fixed everything at a very reasonable price. I expect to eventually upgrade the circuit breaker panel but will cross that bridge when necessary. In the meantime, very happy with how fine everything is working now. Wonderful Experience!!!"

Warren W on May 2022


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M.Y. Electrical Contractor

4.82(
220
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M.Y. Electrical Contractor

4.82(
220
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
192 local quotes requested

**Limited time Angie's List Special: Whole House Rewire!!!!*** M.Y. Electrical has been servicing customers in the area for nearly 25 years. Experienced in full service commercial and residential electrical service. Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE on all of your electrical needs! Direct number 818-455-6379

"Great job. Thanks"

George R on December 2024

**Limited time Angie's List Special: Whole House Rewire!!!!*** M.Y. Electrical has been servicing customers in the area for nearly 25 years. Experienced in full service commercial and residential electrical service. Call us today for a FREE ESTIMATE on all of your electrical needs! Direct number 818-455-6379

"Great job. Thanks"

George R on December 2024


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Fairway Electric

4.82(
566
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Fairway Electric

4.82(
566
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
84 local quotes requested

PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT [email protected] OR 310-864-7171 We are not your typical Yellow Page Company. No bait and switch. We are here to earn your respect with good quality work. It's about a relationship and referrals. We include all prices upfront. We do not charge for estimates and will gladly try to walk you through your electrical repair over the phone, if you're up to the task. I have been growing in the trades from 1975, from my first job in a lumber yard stacking lumber then building custom furniture as well as obtaining a background in plumbing. This led to my first job as an electrical helper at age seventeen, by the time I was twenty I was in charge of a Los Angeles based Company for seventeen years. We work with and for several Property Management companies and we have remolded a Ritz Carlton from the ground up in MDR. For the last several years we have been part of building many homes from the ground up and several remodels. NO JOB IS TOO SMALL, we work on all levels of service. We treat all customers with the same respect from the beginning of the job to the finish of the project. Goodwill comes back if you respect your customers. I have been with Angie's list for since 2005 with 11 YEARS of consecutive ( A rated ) ANGIE'S LIST AWARDS. Please contact us at [email protected] or 310-864-7171

"Great job, fixed outlets and put new fixture. On time and very reasonable rates. Got another estimate and they were far less. Will definitely use again"

Al S on July 2025

PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY AT [email protected] OR 310-864-7171 We are not your typical Yellow Page Company. No bait and switch. We are here to earn your respect with good quality work. It's about a relationship and referrals. We include all prices upfront. We do not charge for estimates and will gladly try to walk you through your electrical repair over the phone, if you're up to the task. I have been growing in the trades from 1975, from my first job in a lumber yard stacking lumber then building custom furniture as well as obtaining a background in plumbing. This led to my first job as an electrical helper at age seventeen, by the time I was twenty I was in charge of a Los Angeles based Company for seventeen years. We work with and for several Property Management companies and we have remolded a Ritz Carlton from the ground up in MDR. For the last several years we have been part of building many homes from the ground up and several remodels. NO JOB IS TOO SMALL, we work on all levels of service. We treat all customers with the same respect from the beginning of the job to the finish of the project. Goodwill comes back if you respect your customers. I have been with Angie's list for since 2005 with 11 YEARS of consecutive ( A rated ) ANGIE'S LIST AWARDS. Please contact us at [email protected] or 310-864-7171

"Great job, fixed outlets and put new fixture. On time and very reasonable rates. Got another estimate and they were far less. Will definitely use again"

Al S on July 2025


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Mattiace Electric

5.00(
62
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Approved Pro

Mattiace Electric

5.00(
62
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
112 local quotes requested

I am a small business regularly 30% cheaper than other companies I have no overhead no stock so my prices are cheaper at other competitorsI specialize in all residential/commercial electrical services, repairs, troubleshooting, correcting problems, also do new construction, Lighting designer for residential and commercial lighting and more! No job is too big or too small a helpful Electrician is always needed.I been doing Electrical services since for 2009! I own and operate a small company that puts customers first! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Billy called me up and suggested a solution I could implement myself. As it turned out, a GFCI in the garage proved to be the culprit. Instead of trundling out and charging me for what I could do myself while making me feel silly, he walked me through it. I will definitely call him first next time I need electrical work and heartily recommend him to anyone."

Dirk S on September 2025

I am a small business regularly 30% cheaper than other companies I have no overhead no stock so my prices are cheaper at other competitorsI specialize in all residential/commercial electrical services, repairs, troubleshooting, correcting problems, also do new construction, Lighting designer for residential and commercial lighting and more! No job is too big or too small a helpful Electrician is always needed.I been doing Electrical services since for 2009! I own and operate a small company that puts customers first! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Billy called me up and suggested a solution I could implement myself. As it turned out, a GFCI in the garage proved to be the culprit. Instead of trundling out and charging me for what I could do myself while making me feel silly, he walked me through it. I will definitely call him first next time I need electrical work and heartily recommend him to anyone."

Dirk S on September 2025


APEX ELECTRIC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro

APEX ELECTRIC

5.00(
3
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 local quotes requested

We specialize in the installation, service, and maintenance of electrical systems in the residential and commercial fields. Our goal is to leave the job with every customer 100 % satisfied.

"erik, which is the best... professional, punctual and friendly from the initial consultation to the final installation. he kept me informed every step of the way and clearly explained the entire process. I always knew what to expect, and there were no surprises. the quality of workmanship was topnotch... great attention to detail, ensuring that all wiring was clean, safe, and organize. the installation looks clean and professional, i feel i received excellent value for the investment. if you need a level 2 EV charger installed, ( or any other electrical work around the house), look no further... just call Erik. I highly recommend him without hesitation!!!"

Mike D on September 2025

We specialize in the installation, service, and maintenance of electrical systems in the residential and commercial fields. Our goal is to leave the job with every customer 100 % satisfied.

"erik, which is the best... professional, punctual and friendly from the initial consultation to the final installation. he kept me informed every step of the way and clearly explained the entire process. I always knew what to expect, and there were no surprises. the quality of workmanship was topnotch... great attention to detail, ensuring that all wiring was clean, safe, and organize. the installation looks clean and professional, i feel i received excellent value for the investment. if you need a level 2 EV charger installed, ( or any other electrical work around the house), look no further... just call Erik. I highly recommend him without hesitation!!!"

Mike D on September 2025


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Garafano Electric, Inc.

4.93(
171
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Approved Pro

Garafano Electric, Inc.

4.93(
171
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
63 local quotes requested

Garafano Electric is a local, family-owned establishment based in Eagle Rock. We specialize in all things electric and service individual homes, as well as larger commercial or industrial facilities, for work ranging from small repairs to large-scale projects. We are 11 times Angie’s List Super Service Award recipients (awarded to the "top 5% of qualifying businesses"), and we pride ourselves in providing competitive, fair quotes for all of our work. Give us a call or write us a message and we’ll be sure to assist you in any way we can. First time Angie’s List customers receive a 5% discount!

"Excellent! They were in and out with a crew in one day. We were replacing under kitchen cabinet fluorescent lights with LED. On one cabinet that sits aline, it gave the optical illusion that it was not as bright as the other sections. Will Martinez the owner, came over on Sunday @ 10 am to fix things South as that it looked as it should. All included in the original estimate and invoice. No Extra Charge. TRUE Customer SERVICE!!!!"

Andy A on February 2025

Garafano Electric is a local, family-owned establishment based in Eagle Rock. We specialize in all things electric and service individual homes, as well as larger commercial or industrial facilities, for work ranging from small repairs to large-scale projects. We are 11 times Angie’s List Super Service Award recipients (awarded to the "top 5% of qualifying businesses"), and we pride ourselves in providing competitive, fair quotes for all of our work. Give us a call or write us a message and we’ll be sure to assist you in any way we can. First time Angie’s List customers receive a 5% discount!

"Excellent! They were in and out with a crew in one day. We were replacing under kitchen cabinet fluorescent lights with LED. On one cabinet that sits aline, it gave the optical illusion that it was not as bright as the other sections. Will Martinez the owner, came over on Sunday @ 10 am to fix things South as that it looked as it should. All included in the original estimate and invoice. No Extra Charge. TRUE Customer SERVICE!!!!"

Andy A on February 2025


"Better than I clould have imagined. They were in and out within a couple hours. The workmanship was perfect. Plus, I had some underneath lighting to my kitchen cabinets that haven't worked in 30 years. They fixed that with no charge. This was the second time I used them with a year, and both time I was elated with the work. This time I didnt boither even gettiung a second quote from another company."

Harry W on December 2020

Electrical installation and repair for all your needs. Satisfaction guaranteed. Family owned & operated.

"Better than I clould have imagined. They were in and out within a couple hours. The workmanship was perfect. Plus, I had some underneath lighting to my kitchen cabinets that haven't worked in 30 years. They fixed that with no charge. This was the second time I used them with a year, and both time I was elated with the work. This time I didnt boither even gettiung a second quote from another company."

Harry W on December 2020

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

As long as they have enough fuel, whole-house generators can run for weeks at a time (400 to 500 hours) without suffering too much wear and tear. However, this type of extensive use isn’t ideal if you want to extend the life of your generator.

Two important points. First, some generators may need you to periodically check oil levels every day or so and refill as necessary for safe operation. Second, if your generator uses a fuel tank, keep it regularly full so it doesn’t suddenly shut off. Many backup generators can run through a full tank in a day when they are powering large portions of a home.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

When installed and used correctly, generators are safe to use. The most critical generator safety tips to keep in mind are:

  • Never use a portable generator inside an enclosed space, as the carbon monoxide exhaust it creates is lethal.

  • Never attempt to connect your generator to your home’s electrical panel independently; hire a professional for this dangerous job.

  • Never overload your generator by connecting more appliances than for which it’s rated; you can damage your generator and appliances or even cause a fire.

Natural gas generators are designed to run for extended periods of time, such as power outages during a natural disaster. Since there’s no limit to the supply of natural gas, they don’t need to stop for refills. However, generators do need maintenance, including pauses to check and add oil. Constantly running them will also cause a lot more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan.

The Irvine, CA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.