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Switched Electric

Electrical

About us

Switched Electric is a full service residential and commercial service and repair company. We specialize in troubleshooting, repairs, additions, and alterations to existing homes and businesses. We have a focus on customer service and safe professional installations. We offer "Free Estimates" via email/text for most items.

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Troubleshooting, Panel changes & upgrades. Meter changes & upgrades. New circuits & hot tub & spa circuits. Lighting upgrades. Ceiling fans. Exterior lighting. Motors & pumps. Whole house rewires & additions. Recessed lighting. Electric Car Chargers.

Services we don't offer

No job is too big or too small!

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard
Zelle

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7362 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
78%
4
11%
3
3%
2
2%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 176-200 of 362 reviews

Catherine C.
05/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We purchased a "Big Deal" from this company, and scheduled a date and time for an electrical inspection. However, the company called and had to reschedule the first time. That was ok; we booked a second date and time. This time, the company did not show up on the date specified! We called to find out what happened and got a third date and time. This time their guy showed up when scheduled, did a pretty thorough job of the inspection, and presented my husband with estimates for problems found. On the whole, they seem like a decent company, but I was not overly impressed with their promptness an professionalism in handing the scheduling of our inspection.
Description of Work: We purchased a "Big Deal" for a whole-house inspection. The inspection included the panel, interior electrical wiring, etc.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
3.0

$49

Response from Switched Electric
[member name removed], First, we do apologize and accept the responsibility for having to reschedule you. We attempt to do all that we can to keep the original appointments, but unfortunately sometimes problems do arise that cause us to have to reschedule things. We are always looking to the feedback that people provide to us to see what improvements we need to make, to better serve them. On that note, we will be making some changes to how we schedule calls, to help lessen the chance of this type of problem. We hope that you will give us another chance to be able to serve you in the future. Best of luck on your home improvements.

Carol L.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
As per coupon - house electrical inspection. - very professional.
Description of Work: Whole house electrical inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$39

Eric L.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Seth came exactly on time. He is very knowledgeable, has a great attitude and got along well with our dog (not required, but a great bonus that our dog could "help" by tagging along. He completed his full inspection of our home, and within a few hours we received a exceptionally detailed write up with photo evidence matching each inspection point and area of recommendation. We will not hesitate to call on Switched Electric to perform the needed services they identified. Seth was patient and explained everything we asked about with care. He even fixed one of our light switches with no additional charge during the inspection. Very cool. An excellent and very professional company with competitive pricing.
Description of Work: Home electrical inspection - Angie's List special.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Michael H.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Seth first gave a written quote and thoroughly explained the work. The work was performed on time and exactly as described. I contacted several electricians for quotes before selecting Switched Electric. Of all the companies that I contacted, the team at Switched Electric was the most professional and responsive.
Description of Work: Switched Electric converted an outside 220 line to 110 and installed a weatherproof plug. A small job but time critical for a much larger project.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Charles M.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called Switched Electric based on positive Angie's List reviews and despite a couple of scheduling snafu's that were beyond anybody's control, they more than lived up to their grade here. The work required two separate days, and they were always very professional, clearly explained my options, their recommendations, and their choice of materials. The result was that I had complete confidence that the work that was being done was being done right, which is exactly what you want when it comes to something like electrical. I graded their price as "Fair" ONLY because I didn't comparison shop, so that is exactly what it seemed to be for the time and work required... fair. I would highly recommend to anyone who wants "peace of mind" to be one of the outcomes of their electrical work!
Description of Work: Called Switched Electric to address a number of electrical projects that had been lingering: Removing a junction box on the bedroom ceiling and capping the live lines Consolidating and moving bathroom light switches Adding outlets in the kitchen Adding an outlet to the exterior Repairing a dead exterior outlet In the course of performing that work, they identified several additional issues that I agreed needed to be addressed: Replacing improper wiring providing power to a detached studio and the garage (previous owner) Fixing improper wiring for the sprinkler system (previous owner) Cleaning up the wiring under the house (adding missing junction box covers and removing unused wires)

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,000

Rob L.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Although our landlord ultimately decided to perform the electrical upgrade on his own, my experience contacting Switched Electric and the estimate process was fantastic! Terry was very thorough when scheduling the estimate appointment and Seth was extremely professional during his visit. He showed up on time, he was honest and fair and took extra time to review all the details of the proposal. If I need an electrician in the future, I will definitely call Switched Electric!
Description of Work: I needed a 250v / 30a outlet installed for a new piece of equipment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Eugenia M.
03/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Good quality work. We had some issues with the lights turning on and off at irregular times, but seems to be an issue with the quality of the switch, not the work itself. The vendor was very professional, finished the work quickly and we're very happy with the service they provided. Most likely will use again.
Description of Work: Installed an outdoor lights automatic switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Helena M.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The installation went very well.
Description of Work: Outdoor electrical box was installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Eric R.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went well overall, they did a good job. They eliminated some items that another contractor said was necessary so that was good. They made one mistake and came back right away to take care of it after we let them know.
Description of Work: Switched Electric did a lot of electrical work in the house. They did a whole house rewiring.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Gary F.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Shawn were professional, prompt and forthright. They were a little on the expensive side, but they let me know exactly what the rate would be before they even started.
Description of Work: I hired them to check a bulb outlet and clean out an electrial fan.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jesse H.
03/2013
4.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Purchased a Groupon Deal to install 2 bathroom ventilation fans. Since fans were new installation in a 1980's home, there were additional costs that were clearly explained and accepted. Installation completion was delayed because of need for an exhaust vent by a roofing company in order to get obtain city permit. On installation day work was done quickly and professionally and vent have worked without a problem. Obtaining City permit and completing connection of exhaust hoses to roof vent was frustrating and long delayed. Apparently Switched Electric became so busy that our project was dropped from completion several times. Our travel schedule also delayed timely follow up. Eventually company owner contacted us and apologized for the lengthy delayed and offered to waive cost of City permit. City paperwork requirements were different than owner expected resulting in another delay. Later after we followed up, owner apologized again for lack of timely follow up and shared that he had hired an office person to coordinate work scheduling and follow up. This appears to have resolved issue as hose connection work was completed today and City Inspector arrived within minutes of completion. All work was approved and permit was signed off. Although delays were frustrating, work was well done and contacts were very professional, follow up on both sides needed improvement. Office staff managing projects and responding to inquiries should be very helpful. I would use them again.
Description of Work: New installation of 2 bathroom ventilation fans

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$800

Michael M.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Switched Electric is the most professional electrical outfit I've ever met in my life. The guy who gave me the estimate immediately asked me what my needs were so he could understand how to provide me excellent service.He was prompt, honest, spent a lot of time with me, and was patient. He drew out electrical diagrams on his iPad so I could see what he was explaining to me and understand.
Description of Work: I used Switched Electric for electrical work and estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$99

Elba L.
02/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Very punctual, neat, and professional. We were very pleased with the work.
Description of Work: Installed bathroom fan, labor and materials included. Also replaced vent to outside.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$240

Cynthia S.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Got this right before the Christmas season, made plugging in all those lights easy. The company came as scheduled, and work was done quickly. I was afraid at the price point of $150 the outlet would be of cheap quality, or the installation would be sloppy, this wasn't the case at all. Worker installed a very nice clean looking 4 plug outlet. This was a good deal!
Description of Work: Installed outside outlet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Joseph A.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
After contacting almost a dozen electricians and getting only 2 estimates one that was just an hourly rate with no indication of how many hours it would take and one that would not be able to do the work for months, it was refreshing to find Swicthed Electric. I asked for an estimate to install 6 wall heaters and 5 thermostats that were 7 day programmable. Seth came in and looked over the rooms and then a week or two later sent me two estimates. One for convection heaters and one for fan forced heaters. The estimates were a bit higher than I expected, but I knew I would be getting exactly what I wanted. So I went with fan forced wall heaters. He found some really nice wall heaters, and thermostats. Seth ordered the heaters and the when they arrived he setup an appointment to install the heaters. He even added in an extra wall heater so the living room is nice and warm now. He was prompt on showing up on the appointments and courteous. Seth installed the heaters and thermostats and even had the inspections done. I will definitely have them do more work!
Description of Work: Great company and Seth knows his stuff.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,700

Nell J.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Although I was initially somewhat unsatisfied by the quality of their work, the owner, Seth Silbaugh made a point of coming to review the work that had been done. He agreed there could be some improvements, and was eager to make it right, with no further charges. It really turned the experience around for me - I'd happily recommend Switched Electric for electrical work!
Description of Work: Switched installed an outdoor motion-activated light, replaced an interior ceiling light, and added a canopy to a ceiling light in the kitchen.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$620

Response from Switched Electric
Member, Thank you so much for your review. We truly do appreciate our clients and work hard to make sure that they are happy. Sometimes, things do not always go exactly as planned, and dissatisfaction can occur. When this happens, we want to assure all our customers that we work hard to make things right. I know that in your case, you allowed me the opportunity to correct the problem, and I thank you for that chance! I am glad that you are happy, and I look forward to working with you again in the future! Thanks, Seth

Roberto C.
02/2013
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The eléctrical inspección was done fine. It took a very Long time yo schedule the inspección since I bougth the service. ( about 2 months) Then it took 1 Month to get the inspección report.
Description of Work: Electrical inspección

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$45

Diana Z.
01/2013
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He is a very nice, young man, he came out and did his inspection. He gave me a list of things he thought should be done but he could never get me a bid. When I tried to contact Switched Electric, he was going to get back to me and I eventually just scratched him and went to somebody else. It really wasn't worth my having him because I could never reach him. In the end, he apologized and he was willing to do the work for free but I have never been able to get him to actually commit to when he could come out again. He is knowledgeable but does not have a clue as to how to run a business. i did it based on it was a way to find an electrician who was Angie's List rated but then take care of the work I needed doing and it turned out not to be the work that I want. When I had the other electrician come out, there was something on his list that the other electrician said really didn't need to be done. It seemed like he didn't really have a handle on what he's doing.
Description of Work: I had a whole house electric inspection.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0

$49

Response from Switched Electric
First, let me apologize to you. Your experience was unfortunate and we accept responsibility for that, as was evidenced by offering to do the work at no cost to you. Second, we have made the needed adjustments and corrections to make sure this does not happen again. An individual was hired to answer the phones and handle all the scheduling for the business. As Switched Electric has grown, there have been some bumps in the road. As a professional, I have made adjustments to the business to continually meet the demands of my clients. Please do accept my sincere apologies, and I wish you the best.

Gerald M I.
01/2013
4.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
The job was completed on time, as promised, all surfaces were protected, clean-up was complete. But........ we were not warned nor advised that installation did not include patching the enlarged dry wall hole in the ceiling. When we called the recommended drywall contractor, we got a quote for more than the original job. Not pleased!
Description of Work: A circulation fan was installed in our master bath.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$229

Rosie R.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Switched Electric came on time, diagnosed the problem quickly, and consulted with me step by step so that I was aware of some of potential collateral damage might be. As it turned out, there was none, and the electrician was done quickly and the light has given me no trouble since.
Description of Work: Trouble shooted existing can lights. Made recommendations for future purchase of replacements.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Sandra V.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Seth was wonderful! Arrived promptly and was very courteous. He was also very honest with us. Suggested some things for us to do efore we started spending money on repairs which may or may not be necessary!! Now that we know what isn't the problem, we will have Seth come back and make some repairs to start working on correcting the problem we have.
Description of Work: Switched Electric is Great!!
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$50

Mark B.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
First - A fine telephone conversation with a polite and very professional person. Second - A punctual (to the minute) and efficient appraisal of the job, including a lucid and succinct explanation of the process and the cost. Third - A really professional beautiful job, with absolutely no mess left behind. From start to finish, there was nothing that could have been done better. We look forward to having this company do all of our electrical jobs in the future.
Description of Work: New closet light and switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Brian S.
01/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Great experience. I purchased the $49 home inspection from Angie's list. Seth (owner) came out to evaluate my house, spending a good hour and a half inspecting everything. In fact, he went ahead and fixed the wiring on a 3-way switch during his inspection. He supplied me with a very thorough report including photographs. I then hired them to install a few ceiling fans and perform some of the repairs. Nathan came out to perform the installation. He was very polite, careful and knowledgeable. All in all good experience and they will be my go-to electricians for future projects.
Description of Work: Install three ceiling fans. One of which included running new wires.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Kaya B.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went great! He was wonderful. He was super friendly, competent, had my cost-savings in mind and had good ideas. He was very honest. He had great integrity and his office staff was communicative.
Description of Work: 150 for Outdoor Electrical Box Installed

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Terry N.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I liked Seth very much. He was very thorough, professional, knew what he was doing, was reliable, and did a good job. He gave me a report with photographs and detailed explanations. It was very educational, and I appreciated the work he did. I would have no concerns about having him do additional work.
Description of Work: A Big Deal for $49 Whole House Electrical Inspection!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$49

Contact information

10 Harris Court Unit A2 Suite 14, Monterey, CA 93940

http://www.switchedelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
950720
Trade License Locale
CA
Trade License Authority
California Contractors State License Board
Trade License Expiration
08/31/2026
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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical

FAQ

Switched Electric is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Switched Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard,Zelle
Yes, Switched Electric offers free project estimates.
No, Switched Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Switched Electric offers a 10% senior discount.
Yes, Switched Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Switched Electric offers warranties.
Switched Electric offers the following services: Troubleshooting, Panel changes & upgrades. Meter changes & upgrades. New circuits & hot tub & spa circuits. Lighting upgrades. Ceiling fans. Exterior lighting. Motors & pumps. Whole house rewires & additions. Recessed lighting. Electric Car Chargers.
No job is too big or too small!

Contact information

10 Harris Court Unit A2 Suite 14, Monterey, CA 93940

http://www.switchedelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed