Republic Lighting Services
Company Overview
I focus on fixing and maintaining lighting and electrical systems for residences and businesses in Santa Barbara. In my role as an electrician, I identify electrical problems and install new lighting solutions. For a comprehensive list of services I offer on a time and materials basis, please check my website.
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.
I’m Charlie Mitchell, the electrician at Republic Lighting, dedicated to serving Santa Barbara since 1980. I began this venture because I have always enjoyed discovering how things work and addressing challenges. I ask customers to create a list of items they want fixed, and I enjoy tackling that list until all tasks are completed to their satisfaction. Most of my customers have remained loyal for many 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

If you are looking for a professional, knowledgeable, reasonable electrician who cares about their work, Charlie is the way to go. Charlie helped us in the past four years on multiple projects big to small in our condo, including repairing breakers, installing new panels, new light fixtures, etc. The experience has always been positive.
Charlie would always understand our needs, and patiently explain details about what work is involved, what the budget would look like for different options, and what's the regulation and permit requirement before the work starts. This ensures that we don't encounter any surprises during the project. Then he executed the job beyond expectation and within budget. Our family and city inspectors have always been impressed by his meticulous job.
Overall, highly recommended!!!

More than just a lighting service, Charlie is our go-to electrician for all sorts of household things. He has re- wired our garage to accommodate an electric door-opener, and most recently he replaced a failing bathroom heater/exhaust fan. He is a real problem solver, and also a really nice guy! And my wife appreciates that he cleans up after the job.

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!

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.

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.
Victor B

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.

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!

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.

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 !

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!