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. Whether it’s a faulty circuit, a new ceiling fan installation, or a comprehensive 3-phase 480-volt system, our licensed technicians take care of it all with skill and diligence. Our team uses modern equipment to make certain that every task is completed safely, effectively, and affordably.

History
Established in 1976
I became a licensed general contractor at 23 years old. 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.

In 1986, I obtained a General Electrical Specialty license, followed by 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 have no plans to retire from the electrical field or move away from my 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. One of my other great-great-grandfathers was a horseback doctor in Searsville, and he influenced Leland Stanford in the 1800s to build a university with a working farm after Leland sought his guidance!
I was raised by a TV repairman who had a TV store named Rocket Science in the 1950s.
During my childhood, I worked with my dad on TV repairs and antenna installations. He went on to establish the first cable system on the West Coast in Pacifica in the 1960s. I was raised in Redwood City and moved out of my family home in Los Altos after I got my license.
I resided in Palo Alto and San Jose before finally settling in Los Gatos in 1993. I take pleasure in restoring unusual cars (like front-door and amphibious types) and I showcase them in a parade annually as a hobby.