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Avatar for John Buckley Electric, Inc.
John Buckley Electric, Inc.
4.8(
120
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"John was perfect for my electric fixes. He gave me a good quote arrived for the job on time, fixed the electrical issues, explained what he was doing. And found a dangerous circuit overload and fixed it. I will hire him for my future electric needs."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate90%
21 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GAETAWAY ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
13
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We remodeled our kitchen with Gaetaway Electric, and let me say how impressed and pleased we are! Not only was Jacob professional, but he was also very communicative and detailed with every step. He is very knowledgeable in the electrical field, and gave us several different options and ideas. We were very hesitant on remodeling because we knew that with a lot of contractor work, it can take longer than what is expected. But Jacob was sure to finish on time, and we didnâ t experience any delays! We truly feel that this is a passion to Jacob, and he definitely goes above and beyond, and it shows in his work. Not only will he be our go to person for any of our electrical needs, but we have already referred him to our family and friends! Hands down, excellent service!!"
Exterior LED lighting and address
Pergola ceiling fan/lighting.
Tesla home electric vehicle charging station and conduit install.
Commercial LED high bay lighting.
Generac home electric vehicle charging station, conduit/outlet install.

+9

Response time4 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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JC Electric
5.0(
7
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Estimate was very reasonable compared to others very understanding and polite which made communication very easy i had two outlets and two lights done in my patio they were super fast and cleaned up afterwards thank JC Electric"
Federal Pacific Panel
Federal Pacific Panel
Discoloration
Demoed out
100a 20/40 Space Sub Panel Replacement

+1

Response time11 hrs
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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ARECHIGA POWER
5.0(
12
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ray was instrumental in upgrading the electrical in my townhome, including installing new recessed lights, light fixtures, replacing receptacles with new ones and modern cover plates. He also relocated and installed a new subpanel providing dedicated circuits to appliances and the newly installed recessed lights. Ray is incredibly knowledgeable and very easy to work with and I would recommend him and happily use his services again."
Living room
Kitchen
Meter Main Panel Upgrade
Meter Main Panel Upgrade
Meter Main Panel Upgrade

+46

Response time5 hrs
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
Proper Power Electric
5.0(
5
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired proper power electric to update lighting and switches in our home. Forest and foster showed up on time. They were professional and in sync with each other. We added recessed lighting, fan ,and outdoor lights to our new home. Forest made suggestion to add another switch down the hallway to make it easier to turn off lights when going to the room. Both were knowledgeable, helpful and very friendly. They even helped my neighbor with their solar panel system. We had a great experience and will definitely hire again."
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Budget Electric
3.4(
199
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Michael the owner came out on time between the window he gave us and explained to us what our options would be moving forward step by step, so we decided to go with Budget Electric because of the knowledge and excellent communication. Budget Electric not only fixed our issue but did it in a timely manor at a great price and went above and beyond. If you need electrical repair these are great people to work with very professional and kind."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by69%of homeowners
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BAY AREA ELECTRICAL UNLIMITED
5.0(
4
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"Shane helped me with a kitchen remodel. I needed a ton of new outlets and circuits and advice on where to put them all. He was on time, communicative, easy to work with, and did an excellent job. I am happy to have such a reliable person to call for any future electrical needs. I will be recommending him to all my friends!"
Response time1 day
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Neli Virtual Appliance Repair
4.2(
658
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Serving Montara, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The problem turned out to be a burned out small electric door switch. I believe the price was way too expensive for the service performed and the price of the door switch. What more can I say? It got done."
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Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Yes, a whole-house surge protector needs a designated breaker in your electrical panel. You will need to choose a double pole breaker that has two wire terminals so that your surge protector can connect to the breaker. This breaker needs two breaker slots inside of your panel. If you do not have room, then you will either need to adjust some of the existing breakers in the panel box or hire an electrician to install a subpanel.

Basic smart light switches are available for as little as $20. If you can install them yourself, it’s a home upgrade that won’t break the bank. Many homeowners view them as a worthwhile investment for the additional convenience and security they can offer. However, they are a little more tricky to install than standard light switches, so if you don’t have the electrical knowledge to do a DIY job, unless you need a lighting upgrade, remember these are a nice-to-have rather than a necessary purchase.

Different fences use different amounts of electricity, but their operating costs are very low overall. Electric fences pull between 4 and 25 watts from the system if you have an average-sized yard. Barring any complicated math, you can expect an average electric fence to cost less than $5 a month to run. Aboveground electric fences, which are not typical for residential use or small animals, can cost more, but you shouldn't notice a significant change in your electric bill. 

For more complex electrical projects, it’s often most efficient and cost-effective to hire an electrician rather than trying to figure it out yourself (and risking electrical problems). Electricians know exactly what a project requires, and can often find supplies or parts for cheaper than the average homeowner. That can save money compared to going it alone.

You can certainly talk with electricians about pricing, but the pro has the first and last word on what they charge. If you feel like a quote is too expensive, you can discuss the quotes that other electricians have made and see if they’ll lower their estimate in return. Or you may be able to talk about specific parts of the estimate and how they can be changed. 

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