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Berk's Electrical and Lighting

Founded 1974 • With Angi since April 2005

4.8

(87) Verified Reviews

Business Details

Phone Number

Address

327 S Tustin St

Orange, CA 92866

Description

Berk’s Electrical & Lighting is here to provide you with great quality electrical services at very low and affordable rates! We are family owned and operated since 1974 and pride ourselves on providing our customers with great value and 100% satisfaction. Residential & Commercial. Our friendly,

Verified Reviews

A few reviews for this pro...
Mike M.
2.0
12/15/2018
I made an appointment in mid November. They showed up fairly close to on-time and the the person who looked over the job was very helpful. He made some suggestions (up sell a little) that I liked and he said the were really busy and that it would probably take a week to get me a quote. I have checked back a few times and still have no quote. I realize that that time of the year is really busy. My normal electrician who is over the top fantastic is booked until 2nd quarter. I decided to give Angies list a try since I have had good luck there. Here we are in January and still no quote. I am giving up now and because nobody every tried to reach out I will base my review on that. You can tell me you are too busy and that is honest or you can tell me you don't want the job. Don't promise and not deliver because I will write a review. I will say that usually Super Service Award winners make sure to at the very least follow up. In this case not so much. I think this is the first bad review I have had to make here.
Description of Work
I had several lights to add externally and garage. Additional outlets to add to garage
Category
electrician

Service Provider Response

Our apologies, over the holidays we were too short staffed to effectively send out all free estimates. Though we're back fully staffed, we will try to better notify our customers of any delays we may experience. We hope your work was taken good care of and thanks for the feedback.
Susan L.
5.0
08/27/2018
I hired Berk's Electrical & Lighting company to replace a light over my kitchen sink. They also checked out a fluorescent light I was having problems with. A part was broken, so the electrician took it to see if he could replace the part. Unfortunately, he misplaced the part, so I would have to purchase a completely new fixture. Two days later, I get a call from Jeff. He said it was their fault and that they would install a new light fixture at no cost to me! I was stunned! I was impressed! I realized then that I was working with a company that had both integrity and class! Thanks, Berk's Electrical! I will call you first for future electrical work! Sue L.
Description of Work
Kitchen light replaced
Category
electrician
Alexander T.
5.0
07/18/2018
Gerardo performed the task like a pro. He was very knowledgeable. I would hire Berk's Electrical again. I did ask if I was going to receive a discount for using Angie's network, he told me it would be 5%, but the web site said 10%, but I did not want to argue.
Description of Work
Replacing a dimmer switch in the dining room
Category
electrician
Patricia T.
5.0
06/25/2018
Electrician Michael quickly and accurately figured out where the problem was with the electrical wiring and fixed it. His work was great in every way.
Description of Work
Find out why hall outlet was dead and fix it
Category
electrician
KAM H.
2.0
12/19/2017
Over $4000 was spent on this project. The shear wall was cut by mistake by the employee of the company, causing him to be fired after I complained. More concerning was the damaged and cut wires inside the wall (close to the stove and gas line) which was taped up WITHOUT my knowledge, covered by a patched up wall. Luckily this was discovered by another contractor hired to work on the kitchen remodeling during the same period of time. The wire was finally replaced by my insistence, prior to repair of the "shear wall in the kitchen". The company refunded me the repair of the damaged shear wall but no credit was issued for over and over delayed work, poor quality workman ship and likely unqualified employees. I requested a credit to be made for all the above issues but it was declined again. I was even charged full prize for an outdoor fixture replacement which was not done as the power came from the neighbor, but regardless "charged for the time" !! . I replaced wall switch plate myself as not done despite a new recess light installation! Finally I was told a dimmer timer could not be placed in the bathroom!? which I did it myself later! The office and owner are very polite and nice but I don't think they have the right manpower for a quality work. (at least did not have when hired by me!). I hired them trusting the reviews on Angie's list. My mistake.
Description of Work
backyard flood light installation, recess light installation in the TV room, LED light exchanges etc
Category
electrician, lighting
David D.
4.0
12/06/2017
Price seemed a little high, but otherwise no issues.
Description of Work
Install outdoor electrical outlet.
Category
electrician
aniket S.
1.0
11/13/2017
Not good. came over to look over the projects. took pics & said would call me in a week with pricing.. No call back after a week, so i called & said he is still working on it & would get me something with in a week. Another week went by & still no word from them, I called back & they said he'll have something over to me tonight. Never Happened. So I will not be working with them or referring anyone to them.
Description of Work
Asked for Multiple jobs at my resident, such as adding ceiling fans , add modem/Cable line in the living room, & add recess lighting.
Category
electrician

Service Provider Response

Our apologies for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, our circumstances of being short staffed that week had us backed up with processing our free of charge estimates. We're again a full team and are processing estimates promptly and will be sure to provide more accurate estimate processing timeframes moving forward.
Linda S.
5.0
07/11/2017
We have used Berk's Electrical several times for repairs at our home in Irvine. They have always sent out extremely qualified, competent and cordial electricians. This time, one of our circuit breakers broke down and half of our kitchen power went out, including the microwave and refrigerator. I called Berk's at 8:00 a.m. this morning and Kevin Brown was at our house by 11:00 a.m. to fix the problem. He knew exactly what to do. We also discussed with him what to do about having too many appliances on one circuit as our home is about 40 years old and newer homes have dedicated lines for large appliances like the refrigerator. Kevin offered several suggestions and his recommendation. He's going to go back to the office to get quotes for additional work, should we decide to make the improvements. I highly recommend using Berk's and definitely ask for Kevin. He's great! And I got a 10% discount because of Angie's List membership.
Description of Work
Circuit breaker was broken.
Category
electrician

Service Provider Response

Thank you very much for taking the time to post a review.
Thomas K.
5.0
06/15/2017
They were outstanding and I will hire them again if I need electrical work.
Description of Work
Electrical.
Category
electrician
Philip F.
5.0
05/17/2017
My wife and I were extremely happy with the work performed. The technician was prompt, arriving at the agreed to time and he was very professional. He perfectly balanced each of the fans and rotate without any wobble.
Description of Work
Installed 4 ceiling fans in our home.
Category
electrician, ceiling fans
Richard V.
5.0
05/17/2017
Great. Very well done and professional.
Description of Work
Install outdoor motion detector and diagnose other potential electrical problems.
Category
electrician
Renuka R.
3.0
05/01/2017
The technician spent a fair amount of time but was unable to finish both jobs. There was a misunderstanding on both sides of what the job entailed when the technician was dispatched. I was not happy with this repair but I have used Berks Electrical in the past on numerous occasions and they have always been professional and provided a satisfactory solution and repair. I will use them again.
Description of Work
To install a switch for an outdoor heater and fix the igniter for the outdoor Barbecue Grill.
Category
electrician
Douglas M.
5.0
03/13/2017
After the work was done, the problem was corrected.
Description of Work
The ceiling lights in the kitchen had failed. The workers diagnosed the difficulty, which was an old, faulty wall switch, replaced it, and moved on. Works fine now.
Category
electrician, lighting
Lorene D.
5.0
03/07/2017
They have been out to the house 3, maybe 4 times. We were happy with the work, definitely. I really didn’t have any basis for comparison on price, it seemed just reasonably. I thought they were completely professional. I have recommended them to my parents.
Description of Work
They installed a new outlet in the outside of the house, in the garage. They also did extensive work in the front yard on the landscaping lighting that had gone bad. The extensive work on the landscaping, he could not finish it until after Christmas. It was actually the day before Christmas Eve. It was like a 2-day thing, so he came back a week later and finished.
Category
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
Jane J.
5.0
02/27/2017
He checked all the wiring, including from the attic, and tightened the socket. Also checked the light switch to make sure the connection was safe. He was even kind enough to educate me on LED light bulbs! Thank you!
Description of Work
Electrical socket was loose.
Category
electrician
Steve P.
3.0
09/27/2016
I feel like I have had to start these reviews way too often with, "It was a rocky start...", but it was. I called on 9/21/16, after the technician left unable to install my dishwasher, scheduled an electrician for the next morning, with the window being between 8a - 10a. I waited that morning and no one showed. I called the office at 10:10a, giving them a little time to call me to say they were running late or something, and told Judy no one had come and my window was between 8-10 and she said, "Oh, the technician is on the jobsite right now!", which I found funny because he absolutely was not on the jobsite in my home. She put me on hold and then came back to say he had gone to the wrong home, first. I was assured the job he was on was a quick one and he would come to my home directly after. He arrived right around 12p, just as I was about to call Judy back and cancel the job. It is absurd to me that so many companies think nothing of their customers time. People do take time off from work to get these things handled. I'm pretty sure the technician would not have waited longer than 5 minutes, if that, to wait for me to get home for him to start the job. It is bad customer service. The electrician came in and did the work. It cost $331.35, which seemed expensive to install one outlet. We went ahead and had them complete the work because, not moving forward, we still would have had to pay their $89 service call charge and then start from scratch with scheduling and some other companies service call fees. Still, the combination of cost and service would prevent me from using them again or recommending them to family or friends. I am fatigued by how many times I have had to call in on no-shows and babysit the follow through and integrity of these companies. It should not be on your customer to manage your time and scheduling. It shows a lack of respect for your customer's time. As far as quality, I had asked for an outlet to be installed under the kitchen sink, as requested by the dishwasher installer. The electrician put the outlet in the wall directly behind the dishwasher, so I have no idea if that matters or not, but since Best Buy could now only schedule me for re-install on 10/5, at the earliest, I will have to wait until that time to find out if the outlet is as it needs to be for the install. When I had questioned the electrician about it after he had installed it, he seemed to think it would not matter. I hope that is true because I will NOT be happy if this creates a further delay on the install, since we purchased this appliance on 9/5 and will have waited and entire month for installation without an operational dishwasher, in the meantime. I gave the overall job a "C" because I am going to assume the quality of the work is good, and electrician was friendly and professional (once he got here).
Description of Work
We bought a new dishwasher for the home we have recently purchased and when the technician came to deliver and install it we were told our previous dishwasher was hardwired (not up to current code) and we needed an outlet put in so the dishwasher could be plugged in under the sink. We called Berk's to put in the outlet so we could get the dishwasher installed.
Category
electrician
Deborah B.
5.0
08/10/2016
Fixed her up for the short term which is what she needed. I did not see the bill so I don’t know pricing
Description of Work
Boss needed bath light repair in her house
Category
electrician
Edward & Betty W.
5.0
07/18/2016
The technician was very courteous, professional and deserves an overall rate of ?A? (Yesterday we received a Thank You card for $20 off on next service from Berk?s Electrical & Lighting)
Description of Work
Monday on the Fourth of July - fireworks caused a neighborhood power outage for over two hours. Later we realized that we needed an electrician to replace the kitchen outlet to the microwave and switch to the garbage disposal. We called Angie’s List and were e-mailed 4 referrals We were able to make an appointment with the first electrician, Berk's Electrical and Lighting
Category
electrician
Richard P.
5.0
07/21/2015
Eric Cronin arrived precisely on time, reviewed there areas to be addressed, and prepared an official estimate for the work to be done. Upon approval and sign-off, he went immediately to work on the kitchen lighting, and then the bathroom. Defective ballasts were identified and replaced, along with several 40 watt T12 lamps. Eric was thorough and very neat in his work. We were very satisfied with him and his work.
Description of Work
Troubleshooting and repair of overhead lighting in kitchen and guest bathroom.
Category
electrician, lighting
ANTHONY M.
5.0
04/22/2015
It was excellent. This is the second time they worked with us. They're always very prompt getting back to us. They follow up the next day just to make sure that everything was done to our satisfaction. I just think they do a very good job at a reasonable price. They called and said they would be late. I will definitely use them again.
Description of Work
There was mis-wiring on a light switch and they did a copper ground.
Category
electrician
Michael L.
5.0
04/20/2015
It went great. They were on time and communicated very well and they guys that came out were dependable.
Description of Work
Berk's Electrical and Lighting came over for the blown fuse.
Category
electrician
Bruce F.
5.0
01/05/2015
Berk's does excellent work, but they are expensive.
Description of Work
Wired for an electric dryer in a house we just bought.
Category
electrician
peggy B.
5.0
12/29/2014
We really liked them. They went in and did their job.
Description of Work
They fixed the fan that wasn't working.
Category
ceiling fans
mary S.
5.0
08/06/2014
It went very well. I realize these were not major electrical problems and the basic discounted house call was $149. It was well worth it for safety reasons.
Description of Work
Replaced a dimmer switch in bathroom and light switch with outlets in the garage.
Category
electrician, lighting
Richard V.
5.0
07/28/2014
The kitchen florescent lights were flickering on one panel of lights (there are 2). I talked to Judy on Monday morning and she asked if she could send someone out on Tuesday. I asked if it was at all possible to send someone today as I was off work today and worked tomorrow. She checked and said someone could come out right now, which was great. I had called other people on Angie's list last week who either didn't show up or never called back! Roman showed up and assessed the problem as needing a new ballast. One ballast would be $200 and to replace the second would be $250, so he replaced both. Turned out to be a good idea to replace the second ballast as it was found to be leaking fluid. The new type ballasts are electronic now and come on instantly, so no warm up needed. Very happy with the service and would use them again in the future. He said it would cost $920 to install recessed lighting, so may do that at a later time.
Description of Work
Replaced ballasts for florescent lights
Category
electrician, lighting

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    Yes
    Eco-Friendly Accreditations
    Yes
    Payment Options
    Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
    Emergency Service
    Yes
    Warranties
    Yes

    Services Offered

    Electrical Work, Lighting, Troubleshooting Specialists, Aluminum Wiring Upgrades, Ceiling Fans Installed, Data Wiring, TV Wiring, Telephone Wiring, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, Patio & Yard Lighting, Panel Upgrades, Dedicated Circuits, Circuit Breaker Replacements, Custom Lighting, Fluorescent Repairs, Landscape Lighting, Pool & Spa Hook Ups & Dryer

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    Frequently Asked Questions & Answers about Berk's Electrical and Lighting

    How is Berk's Electrical and Lighting overall rated?

    Berk's Electrical and Lighting is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    What days are Berk's Electrical and Lighting open?

    Berk's Electrical and Lighting is open:

    Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    Saturday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

    What payment options does Berk's Electrical and Lighting provide

    Berk's Electrical and Lighting accepts the following forms of payment: Check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover

    Does Berk's Electrical and Lighting offer free estimates?

    Yes, Berk's Electrical and Lighting offers free project estimates.

    Does Berk's Electrical and Lighting offer eco-friendly accreditations?

    Yes, Berk's Electrical and Lighting offers eco-friendly accreditations.

    Does Berk's Electrical and Lighting offer emergency services?

    Yes, Berk's Electrical and Lighting offers emergency services.

    Are warranties offered by Berk's Electrical and Lighting?

    Yes, Berk's Electrical and Lighting offers warranties.

    What services does Berk's Electrical and Lighting offer?

    Berk's Electrical and Lighting offers the following services: Electrical Work, Lighting, Troubleshooting Specialists, Aluminum Wiring Upgrades, Ceiling Fans Installed, Data Wiring, TV Wiring, Telephone Wiring, Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, Patio & Yard Lighting, Panel Upgrades, Dedicated Circuits, Circuit Breaker Replacements, Custom Lighting, Fluorescent Repairs, Landscape Lighting, Pool & Spa Hook Ups & Dryer