Brea Electric Company
Company Overview
Brea Electric stands as the longest-running family-owned enterprise in Brea, serving the residents and businesses of Orange County since 1932.
Our commitment to being fully licensed, insured, and bonded is a point of pride for us. We advise all clients to perform their research and confirm they are selecting a contractor who can handle the job.
We specialize in a range of electrical services for residential, commercial, and industrial needs, including: We handle electrical troubleshooting, pigtailing aluminum to copper wire, ceiling fan and recessed fixture installations, landscape lighting, meter panel upgrades, breaker and fuse replacements, 220-volt service installation and repair, EV charger installations, rewiring, parking light installation and maintenance, sign service and repair, electrical for home remodels, low voltage touch plate/relay systems, CAT 5, CAT 5e, CAT 3 wire installations, LCD flat screen and surround sound system setups, and much more!
Brea Electric was founded in 1919 by F.E. Hurtz and J.A. Leuzinger. Frank Holly purchased the company with two partners and became its sole owner in 1932.
During the early 1950s, Brea Electric established its current location on Imperial Highway.
Don, the son of Frank, has memories of aiding his father in wiring homes and businesses during the booming construction era of the 50s and 60s.
Richard, Don's son, joined the business, going on service calls with his dad from the age of 14. “Before I knew it, I was overseeing my own work and understanding blueprints,” Richard said, who became the owner at 29 after buying the business from his father in 1996.
With Richard at the helm, Brea Electric has diversified its services to encompass wiring for home computers, home theaters, sound systems, and energy-efficient lighting.
It is widely believed that Brea Electric holds the title of the oldest family-owned business in Brea. As the third-generation owner of Brea Electric Company, Richard Holly carries on a legacy that spans more than 80 years. In the late 1920s, Richard's grandfather Frank joined the company as a partner and became its sole owner in 1932.
In the late 1970s, Richard's father, Don Holly, took over the business. Having witnessed the dawn of the electronic age, Don installed numerous color TVs during the late 50s and early 60s. He fondly remembered, “The kids would be sitting there, anxiously waiting for the antenna to be set up so they could watch their cartoons.”
Richard took over the business in 1996 and has made it more successful than ever in its long history. Richard stated, “Community members would call to tell me my grandfather wired their homes; it highlighted the significance of being a third-generation owner.”
Today, Richard's sons, Camden and Quintin, are gaining knowledge from their father to prepare for their future roles as the fourth generation of Brea Electric.
Business Services
- Electric inspection
- Electric installation or replacement
- Electric panel installation
- Electric panel repair
- Electric repair
- Wire installation
- Wire repair
- Generator installation
- Generator repair
- Light fixture installation
- Light fixture repair
- Outlet installation
- Outlet repair
Business Location & Hours
| Mon: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tue: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wed: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thu: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Fri: | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Sat: | Closed |
| Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews
Haley T.So happy with my new lights! Adam and Chris showed up right on time and wired/installed a new fixture for my living room and switched out an old fixture with a new one in the dining room. It turned out beautiful. Will definitely be using them in the future! Thanks Brea Electric!
Alan H.I've used this company for several projects. They are very reliable and do a great job. I highly recommend them for all you electrical projects.
Jason A.Adam from Brea Electric was awesome, showed up on time, was straightforward with what it would take to complete the job, and got everything done as expected.
Extremely pleased with the service and work performed by this company.
Len Y.I recently had Brea Electric come out and install my Ring floodlight surveillance camera over my garage door. Curtis the electrician was very courteous, and did a wonderful job, Richard Holy the owner of Brea Electric is very timely with his response to requests. This is the second time I have utilized this company, and will be my electrical service moving forward.
Trah H.I had a GFCI outlet in our guest bathroom that when it rained, it would trip and not reset for whatever reason. I looked at the outlet myself, checked for any moisture, loose wires or anything out of the ordinary but could not figure it out. The small metal electrical box was very cramped with all the wires running in and out of it.
I called Brea Electric simply because they are local, trusted and had good Yelp reviews.
Camden from Brea Electric showed up, checked things out and recommended replacement of the GFCI and and also said wrapping the outside terminals on the new outlet with electrical tape resistant up to 600v to stop any possible arcing or whatever could happen with the outlet in a cramped metal box.
In about 45 minutes, Camden was done and had everything back together.
We have had several rainy days since and no more tripping of the outlet...so far so good.
Thanks Brea Electric!
Mark S.Brea Electric came out to do a series of electrical jobs for us. Changing canned lighting, installing wall outlets for mounted TV's, installing dimmer switches, & replacing hanging lamps for a dining room. Adam & Kenneth spent half a day here & did an excellent job while trying to upgrade work that was done poorly by the original home owners. We appreciate their dedication and suggestions that helped to make our house look GREAT inside!!! I would recommend them, without hesitation, and will be calling them back when more electrical work is needed.
Linda C.We needed a GFCI installed and had another question that was solved as well. A representative came out within 3 days of my request, and did an excellent job.
We are very pleased.
Kevin F.I called Brea Electric Company to diagnose and fix a very wobbly ceiling fan. The technician they sent out showed up early and was very polite and friendly. He explained each step of what he was doing as he examined and adjusted the fan, which I always greatly appreciate, and answered any question I gave him. It took almost exactly one hour for him to diagnose, dismount, adjust, and re-mount the fan, and now the wobble is gone. I am very satisfied with the work.
Lynn O.Adam from Brea Electric was just here to check some things for us. He was timely and very personable. We would definitely call this group again.
Beth G.Very, very happy with Brea Electric. Had some out door landscape lighting put in. I purchased my own lights. Fair price to repair and install lights in front and back yard. Very patient and helpful as I decided where to put the lights. Arrived on time. Will use them again.
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