Modern Electric

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 (114)
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: 3036 N Buena Vista St, Burbank, CA 91504
: (818) 943-5238
: http://modernelectric.biz

Company Overview

We present our esteemed clients with contemporary electrical solutions - spanning smart home technology to crucial electrical safety measures. Based in Burbank, CA, we are a locally owned and operated company. 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 Charging Stations
- Nest Learning Thermostat along with Nest Protect
- Lighting installations
- Wiring solutions
- Power Panels

And yes, we accept credit cards.

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 settled in Burbank, California, where I finished my apprenticeship, passed the California Electrical Contractor Test, and received my license. In 1984, I established Modern Electric to cater to local customers. From replacing a light switch for an elderly customer to installing an electrical panel for a celebrity or assisting a property management firm, Modern Electric represents quality, licensed work with a friendly approach.

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 local electrician for more than 30 years!

My name is Wil, and I’m the owner of Modern Electric! I hail from St. Thomas, a tiny Caribbean island, where my mother aimed to provide me with better educational opportunities by sending me to Antilles Military School.

Subsequently, I went to Parks College of Aeronautical Technology in Illinois, obtaining my commercial pilot and multi-engine licenses. It was there that I met my wife Anne, and I decided to stay grounded to 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.

Even though working at Pacific Aero was fun, I desired a closer connection to the community, prompting me to start Modern Electric in 1984.

It has been a great blessing to witness all four of our children graduate from Burbank Schools!

I’m Wil Jackson, your friendly 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

Andy B.
★★★★☆

Had a quick call with Will over the phone and he he sovled one small, nagging problem right there; no charge. Appoinments scheduled for next week for him to come and check out some other bits. Great guy.

Chris G.
★★★★★

Rapid response, deep expertise, and fantastic service - all with brilliantly clear communication. Installed our EV charger, and solved a shorting issue with a pump that the pool guy installed wrong. I don't even post on Yelp, but with our real-world friends Wil gets highest recommendation!

Jason H.
★★★★★

I had several electricians come to help solve a lighting fixture issue and they were stumped. Not only did Wil solve my problem within a few seconds he couldn't have been kinder or more knowledgeable. A genuinely nice person and extraordinarily helpful. He's my go to guy for electrical needs from now on.

Cheryl H.
★★★★★

I HIGHLY recommend Wilbur Jackson and his team. He was innovative in his approach to a solution for a lighting issue we had. He and his crew were clean, polite and on time. I was extremely impressed and so thankful I read the reviews about his work. they are TRUE.

Alex K.
★★★★★

Wil not only assessed the condition of a my home's electrical system before I purchased it, he was able to get the seller to remove over $3,000 from closing costs based on problems he identified. He and his team of two later upgraded the wiring in my home, bringing it up to code. The work was extremely professional, up front, and fair. I will be calling him for all my electrical needs moving forward!

Natalie Z.
★★★★★

We called Will because we had some issues with our electrical circuit in the kitchen. Will walked us through the issue over the phone and told us how to reset the breaker. Not only did he tell us what to do but, but taught us more about our home and how to prevent this issue in the future. He didn't even charge us for the call. We will definitely be calling him again for future work on our phone!

Nancy H.
★★★★★

Will and his crew installed this beautiful Deco light fixture for me today. I have lived here for 20 years and
always told my husband there just isn't enough light in this house especially the LR. I had to use all these lamps as there was nothing in the ceiling. I called Will at Modern Electric he gave me a reasonable estimate.
He came this morning with his crew and installed my light. They were prompt, knowledgeable, extremely nice and left my house clean. I will use his service again and have already referred to a friend.

Ben J.
★★★★★

Wil and Antonio did excellent work installing four new electrical outlets in our backyard. They came in on time and made sure everything is cleaned up and my doors and gates are locked before they headed out at the end of day. Wil also helped install a few ring cameras and motion detector lights for extra security. Price is very reasonable.

Jess M.
★★★★★

Mr. Wil did a great job with the project. More than happy to use him again if needed.

Sarah D.
★★★★★

Will was extremely helpful and able to fit us into his busy schedule when we had a power outage. I would definitely recommend him and will be calling him in the future for any electrical needs.

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