Apollo Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

We specialize in 200 Amp panel upgrades, whole house re-wires, electric vehicle circuits, LED lighting systems (new installations and retrofits), electrical repairs, safety upgrades, fans and troubleshooting for homes, offices and small businesses

Business highlights

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

Services we offer

Our San Jose electricians specialize in 200 Amp panel upgrades, LED lighting systems (new installations and retrofits), electric vehicle, whole house re-wires, electrical repairs, safety upgrades, small jobs, fans (all types) and troubleshooting for homes, offices and small businesses. -Anker SOLIX F3800 & Home power panel installer.

Services we don't offer

Landscape lighting

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Our Recent Projects


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9180 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
2%
3
1%
2
1%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.7
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 26-50 of 180 reviews

ELAINE C.
08/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Ted and associate (sorry I can't remember his name) were amazing. They were easy to communicate with. They used their time very efficiently and saved us some money in the long run. We feel our money was well spent and we would highly recommend Apollo Electric.
Description of Work: Ted and associate did some trouble shooting on a florescent fixture and determined that he could change 2 ballasts to convert it to LED rather than replace the fixture. He reconnected a bathroom fan and made it work saving us from having to buy a new fan. A motion sensor light was readjusted so that it would work properly.

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

Kevin P.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Extremely well. Provided lots of helpful advice. Also declined additional appointment (and associated cost), by telling me that the task I wanted to hire him for could be easily done myself, and encouraged me to call him if I had any questions.
Description of Work: Installed new baseboard heater and wall-mount control

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$325

Paul B.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Had to improvise the job due to alignments of fixtures with boxes, but handeled the problem well.
Description of Work: Install light fixtures

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
$169

Dianne M.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellently... best electrical workmanship I've had done in my home.... and I've tried a lot of companies.
Description of Work: Rework of bathroom electrical wiring done poorly by another contractor, plus added a new wall outlet and replaced an old one

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
$440

Mark S.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great, would hire again for future work
Description of Work: We needed 2 additional lights installed and a switch rewired that shorted out. There were no lights in the rooms before so some additional work needed to be done to run the wires in the attic and through the room walls but he explained everything very well and when additional time was needed walked through why and got my OK along the way. Very professional and would recommend.

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
$750

Michael P E.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Ted and his partner were punctual, professional, and helpful. There work was very neat and all their work passed inspection without an issue. Ted was present during the initial inspection and helped me through the process. Ted was personable and answered all my questions and he was willing to help in any way he could. I highly recommend Apollo Electric.
Description of Work: Remodel to include: new sub-panel, canned lights, under and in cabinet lighting, toe kick lighting, moving several lights and switches and adding receptacles and switches.

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
$7,500

Rebecca G.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Ted and his team were prompt, communicative and completed the work exactly as agreed. He kept me informed each step along the way. He pulled permits and arranged for the follow up inspections. I highly recommend his work. As the owner and also being directly involved with the project, he takes pride of ownership in the outcome.
Description of Work: Ted replaced a circuit panel, installed a bathroom ceiling ventilation fan and ran some additional lines to the kitchen, bath and MBR.

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
$7,800

Olivier B.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Once we got over the email exchange stage (which was a bit confusing), it went very well. Ted was onetime, thorough, and overall did a good job, He was also a pleasure to work with,
Description of Work: Installation of an electric charging stations

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
$900

Charity S.
04/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Seamlessly. Very responsive service. Anticipated our needs and was very helpful in answering questions. Work was done quickly and professionally. We chose Apollo because it was top rated on Angie's List and I would definitely recommend
Description of Work: EV charger install

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
$1,500

Chih Long L.
03/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
There were two electricians and they were east to work with and pleasant to deal with. The area looked clean, tidy and neat when done.
Description of Work: They installed a new circuit barker and a line to the garage for a electrical vehicle system for our electric car.

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
$1,100

Lynn F.
03/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went very well. Ted was responsive and patient with emailed questions that I had prior to the job. His work was excellent, and he went above and beyond what was necessary by cleaning up the wiring in our breaker panel. He is conscientious, professional, and a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Installation of a 240V, 50A outlet.

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

Shashank S.
03/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It was an excellent experience. It went very smooth and we are extremely happy with work. Very thorough with his work, knowledgeable and easy to work with. We would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Installation of Electric Car charger, Sense Monitor and Security Lights.

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

SHERI C.
02/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Always on time, professional, creative. Quality work and leaves the work area clean.
Description of Work: I've hired Ted to do a variety of jobs, including installing new light fixtures, a connected doorbell that involved a tricky transformer upgrade, and a L2 charger.

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

Micah B.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were friendly and professional. I appreciated their positive attitudes and quality of work. Permitting and inspection went very well too.
Description of Work: Installed recessed lighting in four rooms and installed a new electrical panel to meet code.

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
$5,200

Rosemarie C.
11/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Very well; all items were completed quickly and in budget. I brought in Apollo Electric for two sessions to take care of outlet and fixture maintenance that had been deferred for several years. They got the work done very quickly and did a good job cleaning up. I shared with Ted, the lead man, that I had done some minor wiring myself for other people in the past, and he was very helpful suggesting alternative ways to do some of my work myself rather than call in a contractor for every last thing. I really appreciate the way he interacted with me and took my level of expertise into account. It was truly a pleasure. You can tell he loves his work!
Description of Work: Replacement of broken or failing fixtures, installation of grounded outlets, repair to dead circuit.

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

Eri I.
11/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Everything was professionally done. The owner and his assistant were professional, courteous, and very accommodating of changes. Excellent communication.
Description of Work: We needed installation of LED in-ceiling lights and additional points put in.

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
$4,000

Dwight W.
10/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
These guys know what they're doing. They work quickly. It went very well.
Description of Work: San Jose, California based Apollo Electric arrived right on time for the appointment. The problem was diagnosed and repaired in 20 minutes. I paid a $125 charge that normally would cost $170 but was discounted because I had done some advance trouble shooting to isolate the problem myself before I called them. They tested the circuit and determined that the wire run was OK. However, a wire splice that was as old as the house, 45 years, had come loose over time due to heat expansion/contraction just from using the circuit. Ted and his employee redid all of the wire splices at a wall switch box and the related electrical outlet box with new wire nuts. They also replaced the electric receptacle where I had a lamp plugged in because it was old. That fixed the issue.

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
$125

Patrick L.
06/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went really well. I called Ted the day before, explaining my situation (doing a siding project, wall was opened, etc. He was able to fit me into his tight schedule. He was very responsive and kept me in the loop in every step. His price was very reasonable. The job was done well. I looked into the panel and everything was cleanly routed and organized. Definitely will get his help again in the future.
Description of Work: Upgrade to 200A electrical panel.

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

Treb R.
06/2016
5.0
lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 0 more
Apollo Electric and Ted Bakelis were great. We have been having problems for years with about 20 low voltage cans we installed about 12 years ago. Even had the wiring completely replaced on them about three years ago and they have already started failing again. Ted suggested the replacing them with all in one LED fixtures where the can and the light are a single package. Not only does that save me the hassle of changing the lights for 20 years (which was a constant struggle) they look way better than I could have expected. It's llke we got a new kitchen and hallway. Apollo fixed a tricky problem, did it quickly and on budget and we ended up with a solution that looks way better than the original with a lot less maintenance.
Description of Work: Replaced bunch of aging low voltage halogen lights with modern LED fixtures.

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
$2,500

Gene P.
05/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Ted did a great job in suggesting ideas for an unusual installation of lights under a canopy. He listened to my ideas and we came up with a plan that worked great. This is the 2nd job I've used Apollo for and on both jobs Ted was responsive with visits for quotes and on time for the jobs. I'll definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Install exterior lighting and clean up existing mess of conduit.

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
$1,650

Dale A.
04/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Ted is amazing. We couldn't have been happier with his services! Where do I start... - He came out to talk to us the same day I called him - He delivered a (VERY competitive) proposal to us within a day or two - He was beyond flexible as we kept adding things to the scope of work - He is price conscious and not only gave us excellent consultation on what would be the Cadillac vs Honda options; he also did things like charge us for fixtures only at cost and didn't charge us for some smaller items that we asked him to do - He was super accommodating of our schedule (we had a baby in the middle of the project and Ted worked really hard to get his work complete so that we were squared away by the time the baby came) - On top of all this, Ted is super nice, friendly, conversational, and all around a really good guy He's now "our" electrician and we can't recommend him highly enough!
Description of Work: Installed recessed lighting; installed exhaust fans; installed exterior lighting; wired for TV/Internet cables inside walls; relocated some light switches

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
$10,000

Kellie W.
01/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I had lined up another electrician to put in some recessed lighting for us before getting our walls retextured. That one fell through at the last minute. I found Ted on Angie's list and called him in desperation, hoping he could do the work before the retexturing started the next week. He was able to come over and give me a bid the same day (Wednesday), and was in our house working the following Monday. He and Danny were very professional, knowledgable, and competent. Ted answered all my questions and was very responsive to phone calls and emails. The problems the other electrician said he couldn't solve, Ted and Danny fixed easily. They put in 15 recessed lights and wired a bedroom light fixture in one day. We did have a couple issues he had to come back and fix, but they were minor things and he came back quickly to take care of them. Very happy with the work and I would highly recommend Apollo electric to anyone!
Description of Work: Recessed lighting

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
$3,000

Tim N.
01/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very happy with the result, especially the super quick response that made it seem almost like it didn't happen...
Description of Work: Heard a loud buzzing sound in my kitchen and noticed that all the outlets and my microwave were down. Checked things out but couldn't see anything obvious that was wrong so looked up electricians NextDoor. Someone mentioned Ted so I came to Angie's List to confirm. Called Ted and he said he could be here in 20 minutes. Ted arrived 20 minutes after the call, immediately figured out that one of my GFCI outlets had gone bad, switched it out while explaining what the GFCI does and about the circuit in my kitchen, done in 20 minutes. Very friendly and very competent.

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
$170

Michelle O.
12/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Amazing! Ted responded from the Angie's list inquiry. He was incredibly patient in answering all of my questions and coordinating a time to do the work. He stayed in constant communication in the weeks it took for me to get my ^#* together. Once scheduled he let me know what time his crew would arrive. Danny was awesome. He walked through the entire house with me, made some recommendations and made sure I was comfortable with the plan before I headed to work. Ted checked in with me when he arrived on site and at the end of the job. I highly recommend them and will contact them for any future electrical needs. For some reason I can't fill in the cost portion of the review? The charge was reasonable and well worth the quality of work and time taken on the job,
Description of Work: All plugs and switches replaced in entire home.

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
$850

John I.
10/2015
5.0
electrician, pool cleaners
  + 0 more
Ted arrived on time and after discussing the problem, he quickly started to determine what was causing the loss of power. He checked the main pump and determined it was working properly. He then checked the booster pump for the pool sweep and determined it was causing the loss of power. He explained that was as far as he could go. Had the problem been with the control panel, he would have been able to fix that, but because it was in the pump, I had to work with the manufacturer or installer. What I did like about Ted was he took the time to explain how the system worked with the timing and power distribution between the two pumps. This reinforced my knowledge of how I thought the system worked. Ted also took the time to explain what I would need to do if I wanted to remove the defective pump to take it in for service or replacement. This made it easy for me to decide to remove the defective pump myself. Following the original contact with Apollo Electric, I was having an intermittent power outage in half of our house. I isolated the problem to the main service panel. When I contacted Ted at Apollo, he identified the problem from a picture of the panel and my description of the problem. Ted said half of the main breaker was intermittently loosing contact with the buss bar. It turned out to be a common problem with the old design that was not upgraded during a remodel of the house by the previous owner. He was able to locate a replacement, which was not an easy thing to do given the old age of our service panel, and arrived the next day to install it. He did his best to clean up the damage caused by the old breaker but said the problem will come back. We discussed a service panel replacement and I requested a service panel upgrade to 200 amp service. He provided a very reasonable estimate for the job and I authorized the work to proceed. The job covered four partial days to complete, but power to the house was off for only a few hours on the second day. He and his assistant were always on time and did an excellent job with the demolition and panel installation that included a new mast head and ground rod. They kept the job site clean and they obviously took pride in their work for the neatness they maintained with all the work they performed. Ted was present when the Inspector arrived on the third day for the buyoff on the new panel installation. On this day, he also prepped the area around the new service panel for the stucco repair. After the Inspector approved the prep work, Ted returned for the fourth day to apply the stucco repair. The whole process was completed with no problems.
Description of Work: Ted isolated the cause of the electrical problem I was having with my pool equipment to a bad booster pump.

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
$3,800

Contact information

P.O. Box 28001, San Jose, CA 95159


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
884168
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
California: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
09/30/2026
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Pool and Spa Service

FAQ

Apollo Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Apollo Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Apollo Electric offers free project estimates.
No, Apollo Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Apollo Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Apollo Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Apollo Electric offers warranties.
Apollo Electric offers the following services: Our San Jose electricians specialize in 200 Amp panel upgrades, LED lighting systems (new installations and retrofits), electric vehicle, whole house re-wires, electrical repairs, safety upgrades, small jobs, fans (all types) and troubleshooting for homes, offices and small businesses. -Anker SOLIX F3800 & Home power panel installer.
Landscape lighting

Contact information

P.O. Box 28001, San Jose, CA 95159


Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed