Coastline Electric
Company Overview
Interior lighting encompasses more than just a switch and bulb; it involves achieving the ideal light balance throughout your residence. No two projects are alike, and each requires a keen eye for its particular nuances. We excel at identifying these hidden gems and bringing them to light.
Increase your home’s appeal by modernizing old lighting, incorporating efficient recessed cans in prime spots, and brightening shadowy areas like corners, countertops, and shelves. A consultation will reveal the perfect lighting solutions for your home.
Staying current with technology and ensuring your home has the necessary power supply is crucial for modern upgrades. Swapping out old, unsafe service panels will increase your home’s worth and ensure safety, while also making room for EV chargers, hot tubs, solar setups, and the necessary circuits for today’s homes. We’re here to help you understand the panel your home needs to operate safely and efficiently.
Thinking about buying an Electric Vehicle or building a new home? California law requires that all new homes and major remodels be equipped to handle EV charging. In case of a power outage, a generator transfer switch ensures your systems remain operational.
Coastline Electric has been a family-owned and locally operated business since 1999. The owner, Chris Neill, launched his electrical career in Southern California over 30 years back. In 1993, he moved to Santa Cruz County, where he concentrated on residential projects. Through his work with local contractors, Chris enhanced his electrical and business skills, yet he wanted more influence over project design and oversight. Chris successfully completed his Electrical Contractors' exam in 1999 and established Coastline Electric, Incorporated.
Chris collaborates with General Contractors and homeowners, emphasizing outstanding customer service and high-quality craftsmanship. Chris’s devotion to his clients and his eagerness to go the extra mile have garnered him an excellent standing within the community.
At Coastline Electric, Inc., our full-time staff is dedicated to ensuring high-quality electrical craftsmanship.
Business Services
- Circuit breaker installation
- Electric inspection
- Electric installation or replacement
- Electric panel installation
- Electric panel repair
- Electric repair
- Wire installation
- Electric vehicle charging station installation
- Generator installation
- Light fixture installation
- Light fixture repair
- Security monitoring services
- Security system installation
- Security system 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

Originally Chris was helpful and very nice. We were happy to establish an electrician just moving to Santa Cruz . He then sent out another person at the last minute to do a planned job who we were not thrilled with but let it go. We have been trying to reach Chris for two weeks to discuss the job done by the other person which seems to have some issues with no response.
It could be that he is dealing with some other issues but really shocked at the lack of responsibility.

They were the only company out of the 4 I contacted that both got back to me and with a reasonable price for want I asked for. I posted reviews of the 3 other companies. Chris and crew were fast cleaned up and did exactly what I wanted. Highly recommend.

I am new to Santa Cruz and we are renting a house. It's an older home, and when I started blow drying my hair I blew a fuse. Normally this isn't a huge deal, but after extensive searching, calling our landlord, it became clear that locating the breaker box was going to be a massive challenge. The landlord didn't know where it was, and meanwhile hour after hour was passing without power to half the house.
I called Coastline Electric and even though no one was able to come out to the house. They walked me through a solution over the phone. Fixed via phone consult. I was really impressed that someone took the time to talk me through it on the phone.
Strongly recommend if you want friendly help from people who really care!

not accepting any new clients - call em and listen to voice mail

As a General Contractor, we have been using Coastline Electric- as an independent electrical contractor for years. Customer service, quality of work, communication, and follow through are all exceptional. We are confident that when we use Coastline Electric our customers will be satisfied with a quality job and products. Chris Neill, the owner, is a very knowledge electrical contractor and works well with our customers in offering creative solutions and products that will work best for their specific project. We've done some very challenging projects and Chris and his team have always come through for us.

Chris and Lenny did a great job! Replaced/upgraded two subpanels. Very knowledge and provided excellent/quality workmanship.

Chris is awesome! He did a great job updating our service panel. He is reasonably priced, knowledgeable, thorough, honest, organized, and very professional. I can't say enough good things about him and his team. I recently purchased a ""fixer upper,"" and have had to meet with MANY different contractors for various projects I need done. Chris is a STANDOUT. I wish more of them could be like Chris. I am so glad I found him. I would highly recommend him.

I have been communicating with the owner, Chris, and although my friend helped fix the problem :-) I can't tell you how impressed I was with Chris's professionalism.
I will definitely be calling Chris if I have any sort of electrical problem. He sounds like a very trustworthy, professional, and nice guy.
I would highly recommend him!!

This company is as good as it can get - professional, efficient, prompt, dependable and trustworthy. Chris and his team did troubleshooting, repairs and a few light installations. They were on time, communicative, neat and clean. We were very pleased and will use them again, no doubt!

I recently worked with Lenny to install a 240v line for an exterior EV charger. He was super prompt, thorough, communicative and professional. The installation was very well done - neat and clean even with a few challenging space restrictions. Everything was done on schedule and within budget. I'd work with Lenny and Coastline again at any time.