A Able American Electrical Contractors

Company Overview

For more than 30 years, A Able American Electrical Contractor has provided reassurance to both homeowners and businesses in Los Gatos and nearby regions. 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. We employ the latest technology to ensure that every job is performed safely, efficiently, and within budget.

Our Journey
Founded in 1976
I became a licensed general contractor at 23 years old. I had four years of hands-on experience in construction, restoring antique train cars, boats, and numerous interesting homes in the Bay Area.
I became one of the youngest licensed contractors in California back in 1976.

In 1986, I obtained a General Electrical Specialty license, followed by a Roofing Specialty license in 1987. I have resided on Shannon Road and served Los Gatos and nearby cities for the last 19 years. I plan to continue my electrical work and remain at my old Blacksmith's ranch in the Los Gatos foothills.

Meet the Business Owner:
Vincent Laughton
My great-great-grandfather worked as a logger in Redwood City in 1870. 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 grew up as the son of a TV repairman who ran a TV store called Rocket Science 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 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.