A Able American Electrical Contractors

Company Overview

For over 30 years, A Able American Electrical Contractor has been a trusted name for homeowners and businesses in Los Gatos and the surrounding areas. We specialize in expert troubleshooting, reliable repairs, and top-notch electrical installations—no task is too large or too minor. Be it a dead circuit, a ceiling fan installation, or a full 3-phase 480-volt system, our licensed professionals tackle every task with precision and care. Our team uses modern equipment to make certain that every task is completed safely, effectively, and affordably.

Background
Founded in 1976
At the age of 23, I obtained my general contractor license. Prior to that, I accumulated four years of construction experience, working on antique train cars, boats, and many distinctive homes in the Bay Area.
I was among the youngest licensed contractors in California in 1976.

I received my General Electrical Specialty license in 1986 and a Roofing Specialty license in 1987. For the past 19 years, I have lived on Shannon Road and worked in Los Gatos and the surrounding cities. I plan to continue my electrical work and remain at my old Blacksmith's ranch in the Los Gatos foothills.

Introducing the Owner:
Vincent Laughton
In 1870, my great-great-grandfather was a logger in Redwood City. Another great-great-grandfather served as a horseback doctor in Searsville, where he convinced Leland Stanford in the 1800s to establish a university with a working farm after Leland sought his advice!
I was born to a TV repairman who owned a TV store (Rocket Science, then) in the 1950s.
As a child, I helped my dad set up antennas and work on TVs. In the 1960s, he constructed the first cable system on the West Coast in Pacifica. I grew up in Redwood City and moved out of my home in Los Altos after getting my license.
I resided in Palo Alto and San Jose before finally settling in Los Gatos in 1993. I enjoy restoring unique cars (including front-door and amphibious models) and participate in a parade once a year as a hobby.