Modern Electric
Company Overview
We offer our cherished customers modern electrical services - spanning smart home technology to crucial electrical safety measures. Based in Burbank, CA, we are a locally owned and operated company. Our electricians are licensed professionals known for their courtesy and reliability. We specialize in the installation and maintenance of numerous products, such as:
- Tesla Wall Chargers
- Nest Learning Thermostat along with Nest Protect
- Lighting solutions
- Wiring services
- Electrical Panels
And yes, we accept credit cards.
Of all the electricians serving Burbank and the San Fernando Valley, we focus on people first. We genuinely care!
I am Wil, the proud owner of Modern Electric! I hail from St. Thomas, where I spent time fishing and diving, but my pride lies in my service 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 relocated to Burbank, California, where I completed an apprenticeship, passed the California Electrical Contractor Test, and obtained 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.
Having our children graduate from Burbank Schools has been a true blessing; Anne and I are eternally thankful to the teachers who supported their growth.
I’m Wil Jackson, your friendly neighborhood electrician for over 30 years!
My name is Wil, and I’m 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.
Following that, I studied at Parks College of Aeronautical Technology in Illinois, where I received my commercial pilot and multi-engine licenses. I met my wife Anne there, and I chose to stay grounded and raise a family.
We decided to elope and moved to Burbank, California, where I began an 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.
It has been a great blessing to witness all four of our children graduate from Burbank Schools!
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
I have found my new electrician. I will defiantly be calling on Wil a Modern Electric again, and again.
Wil installed a Level 2 charger. He was prompt, engaging, and efficient. He suggested several options for approaching my job including adding extra outlets for the future. The run for my install was on the opposite side of my house. I had received some outrageous quotes for this job. Will's bid was very reasonable, but more over he spent time with me explaining the process and options.
He and his crew left the job site clean, and he followed up with me to make sure everything was satisfactory. He took care of the city permit and had that in my hand within 10 days of the inspection.
A+ for Modern Electric.
Like everyone else has already found out, Wil Jackson is a professional. He was on time for the estimate and on time to start and finish the job. He is very clean and has good ideas on the best way to accomplish the task at hand. You can tell he has been doing this for a long time and enjoys what he does. I will be calling him back soon for more electrical projects. Choose Modern Electric and you will be glad you did.
kristen h.Just called Will when our electrician had to cancel last minute on our renovation. He wasn't available, but went out of his way to find a good electrician who was available to help us. He has been in the business for 30 years and I felt he was trustworthy and genuinely interested in the success of our project- and he wasn't even getting paid! He is definitely someone I would bring in for my home project.
Mike V.Excellent service , punctual and did great job. I strongly recommend
Wilbur installed a Tesla Wall Charger on the side of our garage in advance of our vehicles delivery. He was very fast at getting back to me through Yelp, gave me an estimate through SMS from pictures and measurements I sent, and did the install without me being home and to perfect specification. The charger looks/functions great and we couldn't be happier. I'll post a picture of the install soon.
Will was prompt and professional. He fixed the misconnections I made in installing my whole house fan and light switches. He also cared enough to give me pointers on electrical safety for my family for battery and wired carbon monoxide/smoke detectors and GFI outlets for the exterior of the house and the kitchen. Will use him again when I have my electric car charger put in.
Jackie H.Excellent service, fair prices, and very professional. Wil was on time, easy to work with,and would definitely use him again for future projects. And we love our pendant lights!
I needed an electrician for a simple task of reversing the polarity on an outlet, but it needed to be coordinated with the arrival of a new appliance, and this was over the Memorial Day weekend. Much to my delight, I was able to talk Wil into sacrificing an hour of his Memorial Day and provide his expertise to help me.
Wil was quite punctual, and everything went off without a hitch. He was efficient, positive, paid a lot of attention to details -- and it was obvious to me that he cared deeply for a job well done. Although I only needed him for a small job, Wil demonstrated that he would be an excellence choice for a task of any size and scale. We're happy with his great service and would like to recommend Wil to everyone!
Amie B.We were so happy with Wil and modern electric. He initially helped me because I bought a new electric car, and I Called a number of electricians for help with getting the right charger and the rebates and separate meter with LADWP, and he by far was the most knowledgeable. Charger was quickly installed and looks great, and he walked me through using it and was super helpful with the city rebate program.
Next, because we were so happy, my husband and I reached out to him about putting some
Much needed lighting in our high, dark living room ceiling. He gave us a great rate and completed the work super efficiently, 5 stars. He was timely, professional and cleaned up and got the job done super fast. Best of all we wanted to set up the new lights on a WeMo (wifi) switch and he was totally familiar with it and helped us set it up.
Overall a really great experience, all around and especially if you need anything modern, new or energy efficient... He is A+.
Wil came out to fix a small issue we had and to begin with, he arrived on time. He fixed the issue quickly and explained the issue very well. The next time we need help, Wil is the electrician we will be calling on.

























