Proficient Electric

Candace S.

Richard of Proficient Electric is great, a real pro. When we lost electricity to half the house following a repipe debacle, he sleuthed out the cause and fixed it--it took three days and he did not give up! His prices are good and he's a treat to work with.

I highly recommend him for and and all electrical needs.

Austin C.

Richard was a total pro from start to finish.

We upgraded our electrical service from 100 amps to 200. Over just a few days, Richard expertly installed a Seimens brand box for about $1500 than the other three estimates I received.

After he was done, he recommended an excellent stucco repairman, who came out and made the side of our home look as good as new, again, for far less than three Yelp estimates I received.

Richard was a joy to work with, and came back several times to make sure the job was done right.

Having said all that, a word of advice to LA City residents hoping to upgrade or replace their electrical service: you'll need to do the permit-related legwork yourself. This can be a headache. In order here are some steps to follow:

1. Call LADWP and ask for a free plant check.
2. You want the $59 dollar permit, which can be taken out online.
3. You'll have to coordinate inspections with LA Department of Building and Safety. Inspections require you to write the rooms each breaker connects to.

Ultimately, if you wish to avoid this (somewhat-hectic) process, you can hire someone who's more all-inclusive, but you'll pay a lot more. Kinda depends on how much time and energy you have.

Ian T.

At this point my fiancé and I have worked with Richard several times on our fixer-upper renovations. He goes above and beyond when it comes explaining and integrating us into his process. We initially hired him to clean up all loose/chaotic/not up to code wiring outside of our house. He is currently moving our electrical panel to the area of our home that is by the nearest electrical pole, per code in Duarte. Our next project with him will be to re-wire our entire house, since he's gained our confidence. I highly recommend Richard, his prices are competitive, he has a passion for what he does, and he does a great job.

R O.

This is a great company! Richard is a very knowledgeable and experienced electrician. He is honest, reliable and easy to work with. Richard did some electrical work on our commercial building which included the installation of outdoor security lights. Richard came back at night to insure that the lights were aimed for the best coverage. He makes sure the work is completed to his high standards. Silvia is an excellent office manager. Proficient Electric - highly recommended.

Suiterg G.

Richard was prompt in responding to my quote request, came to our home as promised and completed the work quickly. We appreciated his thorough and hard work!

Jeff S.

This is the first time I have hired a tradesmen from using the Yelp app. Richard the owner of this business was very quick to respond to my request. He stopped by on time to give me an estimate, and was able to help us that night. I would strongly recommend this contractor.

Angie A.

If you need any electrical work done, Richard is your guy! My husband and I were initially very uncomfortable having someone in our house unattended, but after expressing our concerns to him, he put all our fears at ease. Not only did he understand our needs and wants, but he also worked with our budget. We're so impressed with the work he's done thus far, and can't wait to see the finished product. Will recommend him to anyone in need of electrical services!

Terry E.

I am so happy that we got in touch with Richard. We just needed to have our new floodlight camera installed and another floodlight moved. While we were getting outrageously high quotes from other electricians, Richard got the job done for less than half of our lowest quote.

He was polite, prompt, and professional. I highly recommend his work and we will definitely be using him again!