PJ Erwin Electric

★★★★★ 5.0 / 5 (49)
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: Oakland, CA 94608
: (510) 255-0777
: http://www.pjerwinelectric.com

Company Overview

At PJ Erwin Electric, we take immense pride in our craftsmanship. We specialize in remodels and panel upgrades. When we complete a project, we feel proud, you feel satisfied, and your electrical system is safe and reliable.

The connections we build with our clients inspire us to return to work daily. We respect your knowledge and ensure you are informed about your electrical system, tailored to your level of interest.

As an instructor at Oaksterdam University, I taught electrical safety and concepts. I crafted a fun and educational lecture on troubleshooting for the Oakland tool lending library. We are committed to making intricate information accessible to everyone.

If you're ready to partner with a company that prioritizes integrity and clear communication, reach out to us! My father dedicated 40 years to the electrical industry. I started assisting him as soon as I could hold tools. After obtaining several undergraduate degrees, I opted to pursue my license, discovering that practical work was far more satisfying.

As a third-generation Californian and second-generation electrician, I was born in Oakland. I've traveled to nearly every continent (twice to Antarctica!), but the Bay Area is my true home. I hold a double major in Cultural Anthropology and Biology from UC Santa Cruz. 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

Jen S.
★★★★★

Peter and his team are wonderful. Peter is highly responsive, follows up and keeps you posted on his schedule and availability. Able to estimate actual time to complete the job. On time, on budget, and high quality work. I already have more projects to engage him and his team. Thanks Peter for being a quality person and making this so easy.

Dave M.
★★★★★

Pete, Christian and Max are stars: these guys are professional, fast, knowledgeable, honest . . .and just plain nice! I should know, because I am a licensed contractor myself, and a retired Senior City Planner who granted or denied permits for home improvements. I wish every homeowner might be fortunate enough to find contractors like P.J.Erwin. They did our job quickly and to perfection, while protecting our furnishings, landscape, and structure adjacent to their work areas.
How many contractors are genuinely glad to see their fellow workers and clients each morning? And it was a pleasure to see them.
I'm not given to gushing about contractors. Find out for yourself -- give Pete a call.

Jane J.
★★★★★

Pete replaced our main & subpanels and the wiring in between them. Our house's electrical wasn't easy to work with but he gave us all the time we needed in person to think & talk through how to do the job with the least visual impact to our house. He was so easy to work with and explained things in a very easy to understand way. You can tell he's really into what he does. He came in slightly below other offers but his quality was superior! We will definitely use Pete for anything in the future. He communicated well and was on schedule. I can't recommend him highly enough!

Chris M.
★★★☆☆

Pete is super nice and responsive, which are important qualities in a contractor. On the downside, he is quite expensive. Although Pete's work is good, it isn't good enough for those prices. He missed some details on our project, and for the high price, we expected more.

Lisa G.
★★★★★

Pete saved our bacon! I pulled a breaker and found that our main breaker was fried. Stuck with no electricity I started calling 5 star Yelp electricians. This first guy treated me like a hysterical girl. Then I called Pete: He kindly explained that our breaker system was faulty and why. Pete said we could quick fix the existing breaker, but we'd likely continue to have problems and he suggested a breaker box replacement. I called around, asked friends in the ""know"" and they confirmed my breaker system needed replacement, so we decided to go with Pete. He got the job done fast and efficiently and under budget. But beyond that, he is such a great person: informative, personable, engaged and simply a joy to work with. I can't recommend Pete enough.

Seth E.
★★★★★

Thank you Pete! Knowledgeable, straightforward and skilled. Couldn't ask for more. Highly recommend for your electrical needs!

Bryan C.
★★★★★

I didn't work with Pete but I worked with his brother Dave. I had a small project on my house, some unfinished electrical work left over from the old owners. Dave came out, cleaned up all the unfinished work and help me change a few additional switches. He did a great job and I felt his prices were reasonable.

James L.
★★★★★

Pete saved me from a potentially fiery and painful death, and also saved me several hundred dollars while doing so.

The thermostat wiring for one of my tenants had annoyingly stopped working so I arranged for Pete and his assistant to spend at least a couple of hours tearing open a few walls and install new wiring. While they were down in the dirt crawlspace of the fourplex, they found a corroded section of thermostat wiring. By replacing just that short section, they solved the problem and saved me several hundred dollars in the process.

Pete also informed me that I had a gas leak down there. (It actually later turned out to be two gas leaks.) When PG&E came out later that day, they shut off my gas immediately. (I had cold showers for the rest of the week until the gas piping repair guys could come out.) However, I probably would not have learned of the gas leaks for months had it not been for Pete.

Pete's a really nice guy who does great work. He might even save your life someday!

Jannik C.
★★★★★

Pete and Christian were great. Needed a 220v outlet put in the house, and with a few specs provided they were able to figure out what they needed and do the install, all on time and within budget. Very responsive and knowledgeable!

G C.
★★★★★

Pete's the best! I needed a bunch of outlets installed in my commercial workshop. Pete problem solved the existing wiring and knocked the job out in a day with his efficient and thoughtful crew. He's honest and easy to work with. Highly recommended!

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