Modern Electric
Company Overview
We provide our valued patrons with advanced electrical experiences - including smart home automation and vital electrical safety standards. Proudly based in Burbank, CA, Modern Electric is a locally owned and operated business. We have a team of licensed electricians who are skilled, courteous, and dependable. We provide installation and upkeep for a wide range of products, such as:
- Tesla Wall Chargers
- Nest Learning Thermostat along with Nest Protect
- Lighting installations
- Electrical Wiring
- Circuit Breaker Panels
Credit card payments are welcome.
Among all the electricians in Burbank and the San Fernando Valley, we prioritize people. We truly care!
I am Wil, the proud owner of Modern Electric! Originally from St. Thomas, I enjoyed fishing and diving, but my true pride came from serving locally with St. Thomas' Water & Power Department.
During my time at Parks College of Aeronautical Technology in Illinois, I met Anne, who would eventually be my wife. We moved to Burbank, California, where I undertook an apprenticeship, passed the California Electrical Contractor Test, and earned my license. I started Modern Electric in 1984 to provide services to the local community. Whether I’m replacing a light switch for an elderly customer, installing an electrical panel for a celebrity, or collaborating with a property management client, Modern Electric embodies quality-driven, licensed work with a warm touch.
It has been a wonderful blessing to see our children graduate from Burbank Schools; Anne and I are deeply thankful to the teachers who helped them thrive.
I’m Wil Jackson, your trusted neighborhood electrician for over three decades!
I’m Wil, the owner of Modern Electric! I come from St. Thomas, a small island in the Caribbean, where my mother sent me to Antilles Military School for improved educational prospects.
Subsequently, I went to Parks College of Aeronautical Technology in Illinois, obtaining my commercial pilot and multi-engine licenses. I met my wife Anne there, and I chose to stay grounded and raise a family.
We eloped and settled in Burbank, California, where I began my apprenticeship with a licensed electrical contractor and worked as a plant electrician for Pacific Aero.
While my time at Pacific Aero was enjoyable, I wanted to engage more directly with the community, so I founded Modern Electric in 1984.
Having all four of our children graduate from Burbank Schools has been an incredible blessing!
I’m Wil Jackson, your trusted neighborhood electrician for over 30 years!
Business Services
- Circuit breaker installation
- Circuit breaker repair
- Doorbell installation
- 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
- Outdoor lighting installation
- Outlet installation
- Outlet repair
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Tue: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Wed: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Thu: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Fri: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sat: | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

Wow! What a reliable, experienced, genuine and professional electrician. A House call is so affordable. Explained in detail what was going on with my electrical panel and walked me through the tests he performed. Made suggestions and did a check of the house to make sure everything was safe! Give him a call!

Wil is great! He communicates everything very well, and he's very polite when I talk to him on the phone or when he's interacted with tenants on the property. He installed a new electrical panel for a 1940s duplex as well as rewiring. He kept me informed throughout the whole project, he listened to my wants/needs as well as offering helpful insight on things from his experience, and the pricing was below what I was prepared to pay (but the quality of work was top notch). After reaching out to many electricians in the LA area, I am so grateful I found Wil!

I highly recommend Wil. He installed a Clipper Creek charger next to our driveway. His prices were reasonable and he is very knowledgeable and professional. He's also a really nice guy. He hit a challenge with getting the power from our fuse box on the other side of our house to the driveway but he figured it out. He also did other electrical work at our house including installing lights in front of our house. Everything works great. I would definitely use him again.

We called to install a level 2 charger for our new EV car. Wil called back right away, gave me an estimate that was way cheaper than the other people we mentioned, did the work we asked him to, including pulling a permit with the city and meeting with the inspector to check on our work. We found him responsive, on-time, efficient inexpensive and helpful. Highly recommended!

Wil explains how, what, and why of his work well. Courteous and very friendly. We will definitely use him on other electrical work we need done.
He helped us install a 30A-240V car charger. Work was done on-time and finished quickly. He handled all the permitting from and inspection by City of Burbank.

We're very happy we chose Wil to install some light fixtures for us. He was friendly, on time, and did a great job. He even offered some free advice for energy efficiency and best practices! I will absolutely call him if we need electrical work again.

Wil was on time, efficient, also explained to me what the issues were. He even gave me some energy saving tips. I highly recommend him!

Wil from Modern Electric did a super job replacing the
dimmer switch. He is a very nice person.
I am so happy I found him!

I have to say the best contractor I have ever worked with, Will was very professional and most important ""on time""at every stage . I had my electric hook up moved from one side of my house to the other per the Burbank city code because I'm having a pool installed. Will came up with a plan to help reduce the cost and time it took to do this and was at every meeting with BWP at my house. Nevertheless I had my final inspection and passed . If you need any electrical work done on your house give them call.

Wil installed power to a hot tub in the back yard. He showed up on time,
and his work was clean. He also helped me get a permit to do the work to code with the city and gave a good price to boot! 5 stars!