PoorBoy Electric & Lighting

★★★★★ 4.9 / 5 (74)
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: 300 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
: (805) 452-6067
: https://www.poorboyelectric.com

Company Overview

At PoorBoy Electric & Lighting, we recognize that selecting an electrician in San Luis Obispo County for your home or business projects is a significant choice. Managed by licensed electrician Erik Poor, PoorBoy Electric & Lighting stands out as a dependable option. We offer an extensive array of services at competitive prices, specializing in every facet of electrical solutions. From tailored installations, LED lighting upgrades, and complete remodels to configuring your smart home devices, we tackle every project with expertise. When you’re set to embark on your next project, call us for a no-obligation estimate, and let the PoorBoy team handle it.

Owner Erik began his journey in the electrical industry in 2001. His enthusiasm for the trade inspired him to establish PoorBoy Electric & Lighting in 2010. Kyle became part of the team in early 2017 and has proven to be a fantastic addition to PoorBoy Electric & Lighting. Both Erik and Kyle grew up on the central coast, giving them a profound connection to the community.

PoorBoy Electric & Lighting is a community-based, licensed electrician specializing in tailored lighting installations and control systems. Owner Erik Poor, a lifelong resident of the San Luis Obispo area, delivers innovative technology that guarantees ultimate convenience, safety, and energy efficiency for local homeowners.

Business Services

  • Circuit breaker installation
  • Circuit breaker repair
  • Doorbell installation
  • Doorbell repair
  • Electric inspection
  • Electric installation or replacement
  • Electric panel installation
  • Electric panel repair
  • Electric repair
  • Wire repair
  • Electric vehicle charging station 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:Closed
Sun:Closed

Recommended Customer Reviews

Ariel-Patrick Z.
★★★★★

Eric is awesome! Always reliable and great workmanship!! He completely understands Tesla needs as well. I'd call him a Tesla expert!

Stacie M.
★★★★★

I had some minor electrical work that I was requesting an estimate for - Erik not only got back to me promptly, but he walked me through my options and told me the parts that I would need to complete the project on my own. He gave a free phone consultation, texted me a link to the product I need, and couldn't have been nicer about the whole thing. I think I'm going to try to complete this project on my own but any electrical needs I have in the future I will no doubt call Poorboy's.

Shelli E.
★★★★★

Perfectly installed ceiling fan? Check. Perfectly installed laundry room lighting? Check. Perfectly installed outdoor motion sensor security lighting? Check. Unscheduled therapy session and advice for homeowner nervous about electrical anything in an old house? Check. Erik and Kyle were timely & tidy, reasonably priced, extremely professional and personable. They will absolutely get my repeat business when the need arises, and will confidently recommend Poor Boy Electric & Lighting!

Judith A.
★★★★★

PoorBoy Electric is terrific. Erik, the owner, returns calls promptly and does outstanding work. He arrives right on time and works quickly and efficiently. He follows up with his clients to be sure everything is working as advertised. I have remodeled a lot of homes and am really fussy about the contractors I use. Erik is totally outstanding. I'll happily refer all my friends to him. I really appreciate his quality work!

Sarah O.
★★★★★

I love my new ceiling fans!

I have vaulted ceilings with a sharp pitch, which required some creative problem solving during install. Eric kept me informed and discussed options with me and ended up with a solution that kept the project within budget and the estimated time required.

The fan install in the entry way was very challenging. Eric's 20 ft ladder was perfect for the task.

Take a look at the pictures I posted.

Lastly, Eric is dependable, efficient, friendly, conscientious, and tidy.

Sochele S.
★★★★★

Called to make an appointment to help install a ceiling fan, unfortunately they didn't have any availability that day. But were able to do a phone consultation for free with Erik. He diagnosed the problem over FaceTime and walked us through everything. He was so kind to take time out of his busy schedule. He told us to continue to call him for any questions or concerns. I was stunned. Truly wonderful people. Highly Recommend!!!

Jack R.
★★★★★

Poor Boy Electric and its owner/operator Eric have earned a best quality review from my 1st experience. A new Poor Boy customer who will be calling him again. Poor Boy checks all the boxes for being reasonably priced, making an accurate quote, performing clean work on site, being dependable and efficient, taking small jobs, and working with owner purchased lighting.

I'm not referring to quality in terms of price vs. value though. Poor Boy's Eric is an electrical contractor who learned about, recommends, and installs the right QUALITY of light, i.e., the appropriate output spectrum, for given modern indoor lighting needs. In the current transition from incandescent & CFL bulbs and lighting to installing innovations in energy efficient LED lighting, making the right choice and installing the right lighting the 1st time improves daily indoor living. That's where Eric shines.

If you're doing updating or repair, from simple to complex, from kitchen, to office, to shop work environment, call this guy as a contractor and you'll be getting an educated lighting quality expert for free.

Al L.
★★★★★

Erik wasn't available to come over urgently when I needed a breaker replaced. BUT, he spoke with me on the phone for 10 minutes and gave me guidance on our issue that I would have gladly paid for. I will certainly call him in the future if I need work done.

Steve B.
★★★★★

Thank you, Erik and Kyle!

Great communication and response time in scheduling. Small job- moving chandelier above dining table, but involved attic work.

Quick, clean, honest, and personable. These are the kinds of guys you're happy to invite into your home. I'm fairly new to the area, plan to stay a long time. I found my electricians.

Tarrah G.
★★★★★

Wish I could leave a 10 star review! Erik was super quick with responding, and once he heard our problem, he offered to walk us through a fix over FaceTime. We really appreciate his knowledge, patience and honesty. He could have easily come out and charged us for what ended up being a super easy fix, but he didn't. I can't recommend him enough. I'll definitely be using him in the future!

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