Blue Electric
Company Overview
Our lighting design services cater to residential needs, focusing on energy-efficient solutions that align with CA's Title 24 and utilize new lighting technology.
We aim to make every situation better than we found it, all while nurturing a respectful rapport with our clients. We offer competitive pricing and efficient service. We operate in both the residential and small commercial sectors.
Founded in 2002 by Rafael Maldonado in Berkeley, CA, Blue Electric began with just two electricians, Rafael and Jorge Dominguez, after Rafael's journey 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.
Currently, we focus on the residential sector, prioritizing a positive relationship with our clients, where our mission is to make things better than we found them. 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

There are several mis-truths in this message from Blue Electric, but I do not think this is the forum to get into it.

I didn't know the importance of having great partners as key to success of my business until I met Rafael . My store was closed for 5 business days due to power outage/electrical issue. Rafael came to the rescue! As promised, he fixed the problem quickly and efficiently. He is professional and knowledgeable. Great to work with and I highly recommend his work for any electrical needs. I'm at eased as I know that Rafael is knowledgeable, educated, and accountable in getting the job done. If I have any other electrical problems. I definitely know to call him. Thanks Rafael.

Outstanding service! We recently had Blue Electric install an outside receptacle for charging our plug in vehicle and augmenting electrical service to a detached workshop. Great crew, creative solutions, and a very fair price. Many thanks!

Rafa is the absolute best - and he has a great team of guys - very capable, smart and kind
they ran electric throughout our entire home renovation, very happy with the end product, and a pleasure to work with
fair price for above quality craftsmanship

Great service! My home electricity went out last night at 8:30 p.m. I contacted many electrical companies to no avail until this morning at 8:00 a.m., when Rafael of Blue Electric answered my call. I live beyond the service area, but he came anyway.
He resolved the problem in minutes. I highly recommend this company.

Raphael was really wonderful and came by within hours of calling to help me come up with solutions. He was very generous and didn't charge me for his time, for which I'm super grateful. Thanks Raphael!

I blew out a circuit in my kitchen tonight - a Friday night after dinner. I tried flipping the switches on the breaker box to no avail. I called a couple of electricians I've used before and none answered. I called Blue Electric based on the good Yelp! reviews. He answered and very patiently talked me through the steps of how to (safely) restore power. I offered to pay, but he refused. I'll definitely give him my business in the future.

The man was moving during his business hours and would NOT take my call. When I asked him to direct me to someone else he HUNG UP on me.

I recently had Blue Electric do some work at my home in Berkeley. Rafael was punctual, very nice to deal with, his estimate was fair and his crew was excellent. They finished the job in less time than he had estimated so he lowered his original price by 25%...when does that ever happen?
I highly recommend Blue Electric. I will always use them.

There are a lot of electrical contractors roaming out there without licenses, knowledge of basic building codes, proper tools, sense of punctuality and anything that smacks of professionalism. Moreover, the aforementioned will generally show up unprepared while presenting an estimate ( lucky for you if get one) that verges on both the fantastic and brings a new meaning to extortion. This is not the case with Blue Electric and is the reason I have written the following.
i have had the distinct pleasure of working with Blue Electric on five separate occasions and I would use no no one else. On the the various jobs they did for me, everything was quickly executed, done cleanly, code compliant and both on time and within estimate. it was as close to a perfect world as one can get. All of this boils down to an understanding of consequences mixed with a well honed aesthetic sense that is applied to your needs as well as where you live. Simply, Rafael and his crew of Journeymen Electricians show up in all senses of the term.
What needs to be added is the irony that I slightly hope that something goes crackle and pop which will give me the excuse of working with Blue Electric again while Rafael and I discuss the refinements of track lighting over a cup of tea. Full Disclosure - no, we are not related.