Republic Lighting Services

★★★★★ 4.8 / 5 (22)
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: 133 E De La Guerra St Ste 2, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
: (805) 568-1700
: http://republiclighting.com

Company Overview

My expertise lies in repairing and servicing lighting and electrical equipment for homes and commercial properties in Santa Barbara. In my role as an electrician, I identify electrical problems and install new lighting solutions. Visit my website for a detailed overview of the services I provide on a time and materials basis.

Since starting Republic Lighting in 1980, I have been committed to providing quality electrical services in Santa Barbara, personally ensuring that all work meets my high standards. I take care of a variety of homes and buildings in the county.

My name is Charlie Mitchell, and I am the electrician behind Republic Lighting, proudly serving Santa Barbara since 1980. I started this business because I have always had a passion for understanding how things function and resolving issues. I invite customers to make a list of repairs they desire, and I find satisfaction in working through that list until everything is resolved to their liking. Many of my clients have been with me for several years.

Business Services

  • Electric inspection
  • Electric installation or replacement
  • Electric panel installation
  • Electric repair
  • Wire installation
  • Wire repair
  • Light fixture installation
  • Light fixture repair

Business Location & Hours



Mon:6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue:6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed:6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu:6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri:6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat:6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun:Closed

Recommended Customer Reviews

Kevin M.
★★★★★

It was a pleasure working with Charlie. He returned my call in a timely manner, showed up on time, gave us some great ideas, worked quickly and efficiently, did great quality work, was fastidious about not making a mess, was reasonably priced, and was all in all great to work with. Ours was just a small 2 day job but he treated it like it was the most important thing on his schedule. Would definitely recommend!

Cassie F.
★★★★★

Charlie is well educated in managing all electrical needs. From trouble-shooting wiring issues to installing a very complicated electrical upgrade for a stove, Charlie was dependable, efficient and friendly. I have hired him for years for every electrical issue and wouldn't use any other company.

Victor B.
★★★★★

Charlie is the BEST! He has many done jobs both big and small on our residence and our rental units for over 15 years. His work as well as his sage advice is impeccable.
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Lesly R.
★★★★★

We have used Charlie with Republic Lighting Services several times for home projects, from adding under cabinet lighting, additional outlets, to troubleshooting problems. He is courteous and knowledgeable and we highly recommend his services.

CC R.
★★★★★

Charlie is professional, knowledgeable, efficient and honest. He was able to finish several projects I had in a reasonable time and is returning to finish up a bigger project. Thank you, Charlie!

Tommie R.
★★★★☆

called Charlie on a Saturday afternoon after my bathroom light went out. it wasn't the bulb. I could smell something burning and the fixture felt hot to the touch. Charlie answered right away. he was working and within the hour he was changing the ballast where all the wires connect into, something I wouldn't even begin to know about. 15 minutes later, he was done and on his way and he's reasonably priced.

Vikky R.
★★★★★

Charlie is the best ! he very polite and he able to do a work for my business
too kind and friendly everything before he di he make sure we will safe and clean !
the price it suitable !

thank you Charlie you finish work for me in a day !

SA P.
★★★★★

Charlie is wonderful. He is polite, kind, clean in his work space, and knows his stuff.
His prices are fair, he works efficiently by the hour, and has great advice.
We had just moved into our new house and I wanted him to move a light fixture. He was very concerned for the safety of it as well as the aesthetics of the project, which was so refreshing.

I would hire him again for sure!

Mik B.
★★★★★

Charlie was very professional and courteous. We had a switch and outlet we wanted to replace and he explained all of our options and provided us with a complete estimate. We were pleased that he arrived when he said he would, completed the job in a timely manner and his estimate was right on target. We are very happy with his work and plan to use his service again.

Xiaohui L.
★☆☆☆☆

It was the worst service ever. He charged me an hour of fee of doing basically nothing. We want to change electronic panel and ask him a quote. Usually it is free quote. He did South Edison phone calls with me. He find we may have asbestos in our closet ceiling. He started to make phone calls for asbestos testing for me, which I did not ask him to do. I can totally make phone calls myself and not be charged. At last, he told me he was going to charge me an hour for his service. OMG, he has done nothing just walking around the house, looking up phone numbers and make phone calls.

Also he cannot give me a detail quote for the electronic panel either. He told me he charges by hour and can only tell me it is around $3000 to $4000, which is around double the cost of other electricians.

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