Gill's Electric Co

★★★★☆ 3.9 / 5 (151)
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: 909 7th St, Oakland, CA 94607
: (510) 451-2929
: http://www.gillselectric.com

Company Overview

For reliable and top-notch electrical services in the Bay Area, choose Gill’s Electric—a locally-owned company serving home clients since 1952. Our expert team offers safe electrical work, emphasizing superior customer service and sustained client satisfaction. Our team is proficient in upgrading electrical panels, rewiring, lighting setups, outlets, circuit breakers, EV charger setups, data and communication systems, tenant improvements, equipment installations, restoration upgrades, urgent electrical solutions, troubleshooting, remodels and additions, new construction, and G.F.C.I. installations. We handle jobs of all sizes—Gill’s Electric provides high-quality electrical solutions. Reach out to us today for professional service and assured quality.

A family-run business in the San Francisco Bay Area since 1952, Gill’s Electric is now in its third generation of ownership. Established by Grove Gill, we’ve expanded from a couple of service vehicles to over thirty-four vehicles operating in the Bay Area. Currently led by Bradley Gill, our locally-owned team offers superior electrical services for residential customers.

In 2003, we expanded by purchasing Alpha Electronic Systems (established in 1972), adding comprehensive cabling solutions to our certified electrical services. We offers expertise in electrical wiring and fixes, panel enhancements, electric vehicle charger setups, and energy-efficient lighting solutions, including upgrades and updates.

With a long-standing reputation for dependability and superior service, Gill’s Electric is ready to take on any job, from simple repairs to significant installations and emergency services. Reach out to us today for a free estimate!

Brad is a second-gen owner/operator at Gill's Electric. Raised Piedmont and currently residing in Contra Costa County, Brad is an knowledgeable business owner, electrician, estimator, and project manager, who started in this industry through the union apprenticeship and worked his way through local electrical contracting firms, occupying various titles. His two daughters became part of Gill's Electric in the early 2000s, and have both developed careers at the family business, where they value serving the local community through excellent service.

Business Services

  • Circuit breaker installation
  • Circuit breaker repair
  • Electric inspection
  • Electric installation or replacement
  • Electric panel installation
  • Electric panel repair
  • Electric repair
  • Wire installation
  • Wire repair
  • Electric vehicle charging station installation
  • Generator installation
  • Light fixture installation
  • Light fixture repair
  • Outlet installation
  • Outlet repair

Business Location & Hours



Mon:7:45 AM - 4:45 PM
Tue:7:45 AM - 4:45 PM
Wed:7:45 AM - 4:45 PM
Thu:7:45 AM - 4:45 PM
Fri:7:45 AM - 4:45 PM
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Recommended Customer Reviews

Lori H.
★★★★★

Very pleased with the response and service I got from Gill's Electric. Called and needed an electrician the next day. The dispatcher was great and promised to send someone out in the morning. He came within the window promised to take a look. Charlie was great, very professional, knowledgable and honest. We discussed my options, and he explained everything clearly. He took a look at the problem and agreed that a conservative approach was best. I felt he was very honest and straightforward with me which is so important. Saved me a ton of money, but more importantly gave me peace of mind. Charlie and Gill's were great. Would definitely call on them again.

Elizabeth A.
★☆☆☆☆

Yesterday I called Gill's for an appointment for an unsafe kitchen outlet and was told ""someone would call me back this afternoon or first thing in the morning with an appointment."" I have not yet been called.
Gill's have been my go-to electrician for my own home and for my rental property.
But not any longer. this is the second time this year this happened with this company. I would recommend looking elsewhere for service.

Jane D.
★☆☆☆☆

Charged double for the work done. Electrician worked 45 minutes. Charged a total of 1.5 hours at a rate of $139.50/hr including 45 minutes of travel time to travel THREE (3) miles from the neighboring city where he claims he was going to be coming from, in additional to parking fees when it is free to park on the street.

Thatchai K.
★☆☆☆☆

bad service! My father in law was told 8-12. It was past the time and I called the office and the receptionist picked up said my father in law reschedule due to the fact he's an old man who doesn't wake up till the afternoon so they rescheduled his Appt from 12-4. My father in law never called to reschedule and when he called this morning at 1130 he was told that it isn't 12 yet. The receptionist was rude and gave the phone to another lady which then said the receptionist mis-informed me as the receptionist had just got to work and wouldn't have known that. When I told her that we would go with someone else she suggested we should and I should get my facts straight. I was only going based on what the receptionist told me. Not very good customer service! My father in law wouldn't have rescheduled for a later time because he leaves to pick up my mother in law.

Joey M.
★★★★★

I cannot say enough good about this company. Recently we needed an electrician at our home and Gills took such good care of us. We had an issue and it was late in the day so I didn't want to end up without any electricity in the evening. Gills sent out the electrician who was at our home quickly and he was was nothing but professional, polite and clearly knew what he was doing because he had us repaired and up in no time. I would only call Gills for anything electrical and I highly recommend them. I've tried other electrical companies but no one has provided the service nor courteous professionalism that Gills extended us. Thank you Gills !!

Colin F.
★★★★★

I work for a large electrical contractor and have used Gill's several times to meet my customers urgent and last minute needs. Gill's has always been responsive, professional, and punctual. I would recommend them to anyone.

Tyler C.
★★★★★

They are rock stars. Our electricity went out in our house while we were away in Europe and they came out and fixed the problem before we got home. I would definitely use them again.

Julie F.
★★★★★

I needed an electrician to get the power back on in a hurry at my Mom and Dad's home, so I called Gill's based off a recommendation from a coworker. I was really impressed with how fast and knowledgeable their staff and electricians were. They diagnosed my parents' problem and had their power back on within about an hour. Phew! The price was reasonable and the entire process was just so easy compared to what I was afraid would be a long and scary one (power outages are never fun to deal with!!)

Alan H.
★★☆☆☆

I don't know--I have mixed feelings about Gill's.

On the plus side, they show up when they say, they know what they are doing, and they are honest, pleasant, and helpful. (Not cheap, but what electrician is these days?)

But on the minus side, it just feels like I am little item in a large picture, and they really don't care about individual customers.

Examples:

* I needed a new ballast for a fluorescent light. A lovely gentleman came over and looked at the problem (for free). Two weeks later the electrician showed up to fix it--but he had neglected to order the ballast, so he couldn't fix it. He said that he would order the ballast and get back to me--that was 3 months ago.

* I want to replace a fixture in a closet. On the first visit, they promised that they would send me a ""cut-out"" for a fixture that the would recommend. On the second visit, they promised me that they would send it to me. But, they haven't.

* I have a (specialized) light switch that needs to be replaced. They looked at, then they took half the parts with them in order to ""research"" the problem. Now I have a broken light switch, and half the parts are gone!

Yes, I probably could solve this problem by calling them again and again, and reminding them of what they promised to do. But life is short, and calling repair people is tedious.

Bottom line--if you have a large project (like a remodel, or new construction), they probably are great. If you have a one-time project, they might also be good. But if you have ongoing problems and expect them to follow-up, you might be better looking at someone smaller, and more organized.

Jillian K.
★★★★★

A property manager's dream. I am lucky to have Gill's Electric as a resource for my property management company. They are always timely, efficient, hard working, and fair pricing. Yelping them a great review is the least I can do to express my appreciation for their work and efforts. Thanks Gills!

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