Blue Electric

★★★★★ 4.7 / 5 (25)
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: Berkeley, CA 94709
: (510) 612-7179
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Company Overview

We provide complete lighting design services for homes, along with energy-efficient options that comply with California's Title 24 and incorporate the latest technology in lighting products.

We aim to make every situation better than we found it, all while nurturing a trusting rapport with our clients. We offer competitive pricing and timely service. We operate in both the residential and small commercial sectors.

Blue Electric, established by Rafael Maldonado in Berkeley, CA in 2002, started with two electricians, Rafael and Jorge Dominguez, following Rafael's extensive experience as an apprentice, electrician, and foreman since 1988. As the economy fluctuated, Blue Electric adapted, engaging in various projects, including community work for non-profits. We have collaborated with clients such as Habitat for Humanity, Saint Vincent de Paul, and East Bay housing organizations.

Today, we concentrate on residential projects, emphasizing a respectful relationship with our clients, with our mission centered on improving every situation. We now have a team of four, and we continue to offer competitive pricing and efficient service. We look forward to continuing our service to the community.

Business Services

  • Electric inspection

Business Location & Hours



Mon:Open 24 hours
Tue:Open 24 hours
Wed:Open 24 hours
Thu:Open 24 hours
Fri:Open 24 hours
Sat:Open 24 hours
Sun:Open 24 hours

Recommended Customer Reviews

A C.
★★★★★

I called Blue Electric, got an estimate for the job and made an appointment. Raphael arrived on time, did the job quickly and efficiently. He was friendly yet professional. If I have any future electrical projects or problems, I know Blue Electric will be the first company I will call.

Tom W.
★★★★★

I'm going along with all the other 5 Star reviews here (I would give them 6 if Yelp allowed!).
Raphael Maldonado gave us the lowest estimate of the 3 we asked for, showed up on time and finished the job (new electric service panel to replace our old Zinsco) in time to provide us power for the evening. The Blue Crew was courteous and respectful of the property, and took the time to answer all our questions. I will have them do any future electrical work on our Albany house. Bravo!

Garo Van G.
★★★★★

There's no doubt about it. These dudes are the best around. I run a retail store and we were having an ongoing electrical problem which was shutting off the lights to our upstairs showroom. No lights upstairs = less sales. Less sales = an eventual career as the worlds oldest Chippendales dancer and cat food dinners. Yet, I digress.

We needed a repair ASAP. When Raphael came (within 45 minutes of calling him) he showed up on time, assessed the situation and ended up fixing not only the electrical problem that I called about, but also fixed random outlets, changed overhead lights and called PG and E to get us a discount on changing our lighting system to be more energy efficient. After he left he probably delivered a baby, cured the common cold, stopped an active volcano and fashioned horse shoes for a unicorn.

I also heard Raphael may or may not have been instrumental in bringing down a certain dictator whose name rhymes with Mosama Din Zaden. Either way, call these guys. They will hook it up.

Kelly S.
★★★★★

I needed an electrician in a hurry. I called Blue Electric and Rafael was really nice over the phone. He let me know what the hourly rate was, and how soon the electrician could be there. The electrician arrived on time (within 2 hours of my call), did a great job installing one outlet and moving another, all at a fair price. I'm very happy with their work.

Seema L.
★★★★★

Raphael and his crew are professional, serious, courteous, and do quality work. There is no drama, and I mean that in the best way possible. Raphael discussed costs very clearly upfront and was very reasonable. The work was completed well and without surprises. All in all, a very peaceful experience. We did the work with a permit and Raphael and his team were unruffled. While the inspector did have him do a little bit of additional work, the inspection went smoothly.

Highly recommend Blue Electric. They do good work at a reasonable price.

Adam W.
★★★★★

Raphael and his crew did an excellent job on our project.

They installed a new electrical panel and outlets for our washer/dryer unit, and installed a couple of other outlets as well.

Raphael responded quickly to my initial call and the work was done in a timely manner. In fact, we had a small issue and he even came by on Christmas Eve morning to check it out! (The issue was minor and they solved it quickly......we had an old panel that none of us knew existed).

He also handled the permit/inspector process with no issues.

Highly recommended.

max o.
★★★★★

Just had a bunch of electric work done on my house by Raphael and his crew. High quality, fast, and affordable work. Was concerned about the number of holes in existing plaster walls that will have to be made to add outlets, lights, and switches, but the guys did everything with practically no visible impact to the walls. Rafael and the crew are great communicators as well. Highly recommended.

jeffrey g.
★★★★★

If I attempt to extol the virtues of Blue Electric,I am going to run out of superlatives fast because I cannot think of or experienced working with an electrician that solved more complex issues, came up with more creative alternatives while doing equally impeccable and seamless work at sane rates. 20A dedicated circut for out home theater system, grounding for the laundry room , interior lighting for the closets and hanging uptown fixtures for the bedrooms - all done efficiently and quickly. Moreover, Rafael is well wired (excuse the pun) to practical solutions and thinks beyond the obvious. This, of course, is excluding the fact that he is an exceedingly interesting person. I cannot recommend any electrician with any more enthusiasm and confidence than i recommend Blue Electric.

Joe C.
★★★★★

Raphael and a helper just finished pulling a new 40A electrical circuit through our basement crawl-space to our back yard. They did the work very professionally, on time, and on budget. As an electrical engineer who didn't want to do the work myself, I found their work top-notch. Their bid came in at almost half what two other electricians bid for the same job. As other reviews said, Raphael was a pleasure to work and talk with. Will definitely use them again.

Winter M.
★★★★★

We've used Rafael twice -- first for a top-to-bottom re-wiring for our new house in Oakland and then again recently for a ""one-off"" job on a halogen light. He's a wonderfully conscientious, honest, and straight-forward electrician and, what's more, a smart, interesting person to just plain talk with!

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