Santa Fe Electric

Perfect interaction.

I am very happy. My call for an estimate was answered quickly and the work scheduled quickly too. I've had the light fixed 2 times already and it stopped working after a few days. Peter knew just what the problem was. Fast and right. Very fair prices. I highly recommend.

Wired smoke alarms started going off erratically in early evening, sending dogs into a frenzy. Peter came out to fix on very short notice, saving everyone a sleepless night. I've used Santa Fe Electric several times before, and have been glad I did every time. He is a real asset to the area.

Great knowing we have home grown and friendly professionals to rely on. Definitely will use again when need arises!

Peter is the best! Expert level electrician, professional and overall awesome nice guy! Definitely recommend!

Peter Montoya was amazing,He was at my house within a half hour of when I called him .He and his helper understood the problem instantly ,got right to work a fixed the problem quickly.It is so refreshing to watch a master at work.(a very rare sight these days indeed)

The owner and assistant were both prompt, professional, knowledgeable, courteous and neat. They completed the work in a timely fashion and exceeded expectations. By far the best experience ever with an electrician. We recommend Peter and Santa Fe Electric highly.

Wonderfully. Professional, explained everything, stayed focused and positive, creative at handling obstacles. Just be flexible with your schedule since they really work hard at getting it right, which means it may take a bit longer than scheduled to get to you from their previous job. But that also means they didn’t leave our house until all was perfect. Not a negative by any means, just something to schedule for.

Crew was free earlierr than originally scheduled, so they called and came early. The work was done quickly and efficiently just as discussed in original proposal. Crew was courteous and friendly.

Everything went fine. He showed on time and performed the work efficiently. Very pleased and will definitely use again.

I'm really glad to have found Peter Montoya/Santa Fe Electric for electrical work in this area. Highly professional and engaged with his work, the price is fair, and I am confident in the end product, He will be my first choice in any such projects going forward.

Well Well Well

We were impressed with Santa Fe Electric's work. It was a tough installation in a 19' cathedral ceiling. They were well organized, neat and courteous. We will be using them again.

went very well

Peter and his partner were prompt, thorough, and very professional. We will certainly use them again and highly recommend their services.

Very well done.

Very quick and professional service. Helped us deal with the incompetence of the supplier who gave wrong parts for the track system. Did not charge extra for some of the time that took.

Peter did an excellent job. I called in the morning and he was able to come in the afternoon and fix my light. I had called other electricians in the past who weren't able to fix my problem. I would highly recommend Peter for any household electrical problem. Also, his price was reasonable and he has a pleasant personality.

They were marvelous. Fixed everything, found some extras to fix, very friendly and polite.

First, I have not had great luck finding good contractors in the Santa Fe area. However, Santa Fe Electric is an exception: In the first case, the outside lighting, I had had two other people work on the problem over several previous years. Neither fix lasted more than a couple months. Further, there was one issue both said could not be corrected. But when Peter Montoya and his associate came out, they dug in, did the dirty work, and today the lighting is still working perfectly--and they fixed the 'unfixable' problem..... I had them out again when the fan in my shop air filtration system would try to start up unexpectedly--like when I turned on a light or fan in another room. Peter Montoya came out and did a thorough investigation. Finding nothing, he had me call the public utility to check the outside connection. When they found nothing wrong on their end, he even talked an out of state engineer friend about the problem--he was taking ownership of the issue. (Turns out it was a faulty circuit board, which Peter had told me to have checked).... I fully respect the integrity and ability of Santa Fe Electric. And Peter Montoya is a very easy and pleasant person to work with.

Peter Montoya was terrific, personable, and experienced. He performed the work over a 3 day period (about 3 hours/day) and made several recommendations along the way. He had an assistant (Joe) that helped him, so the hourly rate was higher ($115) but I think they worked together efficiently.

Peter did a great job of quickly assessing the problem and getting to the root of the problem within minutes. He explaining to me what needed to be done and when finished he thoroughly tested the circuits to ensure everything was properly wired. This guy knows his business!

This was our first time using Santa Fe Electric.  I saw the positive reviews on Angie's List, and also checked their NM Contractor's License with the State (valid), and their rating on the BBB (A+). 

We weren't disappointed - Peter & Joe were great!  They first tried to help me diagnose & fix the problem over the phone (during off hours) at no charge.  We did wind up needing in-person assistance the next day, and Peter told me approximately when he would be available.  Then he called when he was heading over - great communication!

Peter and Joe were very friendly, knowledgeable, and professional.  They determined that the overhead garage door outlet was tripped from a hidden GFI outlet in the garage.  They verified that the GFI outlets in the bathroom were working properly, and replaced an exterior patio GFI outlet.  He also gave us some other safety recommendations.

It is wonderful to find a great, honest, fair, and reputable contractor.  We would use Santa Fe Electric again.  Thanks for your help, Peter & Joe!

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I obtained a homeowners' building permit for the installation of a new gas burning fireplace. I contacted Santa Fe Electric to wire the fireplace. I previously had them install a new electrical receptacle in a walk-in closet and I was very pleased with the result. The contractor arrived and wired the fireplace on October 21, 2015 and all seemed well and I was very pleased with the result. I paid the sum of $362.10 for labor, materials, and tax. 

Shortly thereafter, I contacted the building permit authority to request an inspection. I was informed by the city inspector that the electrician was required to obtain a permit and could not perform the requested services under my permit. When the inspector asked who my electrician was, I informed him and he then contacted the contractor directly.

Shortly after the building inspector contacted the contractor, the contractor contacted me and told me that I should have told him I would be requesting an inspection (despite my permit being posted on the street). He told me that he would request a permit, but that he would have to return to the work site and re-wire the fireplace. Apparently, the manner in which he wired the fireplace was not going to pass inspection because it was not code-compliant.

The contractor returned the following week and re-wired the fireplace which passed inspection without any concerns being noted. The contractor then charged me an additional $135.40 for the work involved in getting the fireplace ready for inspection and obtaining a permit.

I have rated this contractor poorly primarily because all work should be code-compliant whether or not it is subject to inspection.