P J Erwin & Electric
Company Overview
Craftsmanship is a cornerstone of our work at PJ Erwin Electric. We specialize in remodels, panel upgrades, and solar installations. When we complete a project, we ensure that you are satisfied, and your electrical system is safe and reliable.
Our connections with clients inspire us to return to work daily. We appreciate your intelligence and share information about your electrical system in a way that suits your understanding.
I taught electrical concepts and safety as a professor at Oaksterdam University. Additionally, I created a fun and informative lecture on troubleshooting for the Oakland tool lending library. Our goal is to simplify complex information for better understanding.
If you're ready to partner with a company that prioritizes integrity and clear communication, reach out to us! For 40 years, my father was in the electrical industry. I helped him from a young age, as soon as I was able to handle tools. After obtaining several undergraduate degrees, I opted to pursue my license, discovering that practical work brought me greater satisfaction.
I was born in Oakland and am a third-generation Californian, with my father being a second-generation electrician. I've been to nearly every continent (twice to Antarctica!), yet the Bay Area remains my home. I graduated from UC Santa Cruz with a double major in Cultural Anthropology and Biology. My experiences overseas have helped me see life from a broader perspective. For me, electricity is just a way to engage with others!
Business Services
- 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
- Outlet installation
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tue: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wed: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thu: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sat: | Closed |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

I originally wanted to hire Pete, but he was not available so Pete referred me to his father Patrick, who according to Pete, is the master electrician and taught him everything he knows.
Patrick and his other son Dave came to my house to provide an estimate. They were genuinely likable fellows, and provided detailed description of what they would do, and even did some testing on the spot to ensure their diagnosis were correct, something the other electricians didn't bother doing. Patrick provided the quote within the time promised, and although his quote was higher, he was willing to come down closer to what the other electricians estimated.
Patrick and his son Dave performed the work, which I thought was very thorough and high quality. We had trouble with the motion sensor of a security light, and they spend sometime troubleshooting and testing it before determining the problem to be product defect. Patrick informed me that if I replace the unit, they would come back and reinstall the new unit for a nominal charge. I guess my reaction must have indicated to them that I was displeased with the situation, for over a week later, I received a note and a check from Patrick returning the extra amount I had pay them, even though the fault was due to the defective product and not their work.
I was not expecting Patrick's note and check at all, so gesture showed that he is a true gentleman and a class act. I surely will call on his services in the future and I can recommend him highly.

This fine electrician is also a wonderful individual. He's busy, so you may have to wait for his work, but Pat Erwin is a pro's pro -- a gentleman and a scholar (no exaggeration).