Roberts Electric Service

Paul C.

If you have read my more technical reviews you will see that I'm a serious Yelper & DIY'er (Do It Yourself).

Last year I installed over 2000' of electrical in my house - it was an old fix-er-up-er (aka dump). In the process I have developed advanced electrical knowledge. This year I got into bending EMT conduit and setup two sub-panels and an underground feed.

This is where Roberts comes in. While in the electrical isle at home depot I met Robert Donovan. I received some expert guidance about the various methods of joining two metal junctions boxes back back but separated by a wall. I also discussed some other aspects of my latest project - running a 40A feed to a 220v Level 2 charger for an electric car. The rapid charger cost $800 so I didn't want to take any chances. This guy is much nicer and things out of the box compared to other pro's that I have hired to review my projects.

What noticed and like about this guy is you keep throwing problems at him he gives you multiple solutions and doesn't say things like ""well, why would you want to do that?"". Finally, I pulled out $10 or $20 cash and he didn't want to accept it. I insisted because I said I would never expect serious professional advice for free and I run a small computer repair business my self and hate being hit up for free advice.

A note to my fellow yelpers: Electrical work take lots and lots and lots of time. I did a complete rewire in my shed and the connection to the house including drilling etc. I spent many full 8 hour days doing it. I have all professional tools by Ideal & Klein, a right angle drill, Irwin bits and extensions etc. I'm a perfectionist too but I would never want to do this work for a living because it is so easy when working with old buildings to underestimate the time to do the work. So much older wiring is crap and has bad grounds. There is a huge difference in slapping a wire in and doing it to code.

So if you are a diy'er / apartment owner etc and you plan to do the work yourself you can hire this guy to go over your project and make sure it is up to code. You can save money by doing drilling, opening walls, stucco, etc and have him do the work that needs an expert. Some day I'll have the money to say - you do it all well I go sailing.

Bob D.

I called Robert at Roberts Electric with a really messed up wiring on a Touch-Light system. Where others did not want to come out or could not diagnose the wiring, Robert did so in four hours. To be understood there are over 200 wires in a box 12 x 24 inches with 32 solenoids, transformers and controllers. Robert was tenacious and with care to detail, saved me $20,000 that might have been the cost for a complete rewire, hence the five stars. I will continue to recommend this company and, as stated by others, utilize their services again.

Yvonne B.

Robert was tops in electrical knowledge and problem solving on something that 2 other electricians couldn't even figure out. I cannot sing enough praises about this company in professionalism, knowledge and ability. The job was done right, and the job site was left sparkling clean - no dirty finger marks over everything. Robert is our electrician now. We wouldn't even consider anyone else.

Jeff B.

We had a difficult fan installation which required a problem solving approach. The job was accomplished in a quick and expeditious manner. Another electrician wasn't sure that the job could be done. We will be recommending Roberts to everyone who needs a real electrician

A P.

Just moved to a condo in Rancho Penasquitos. The plugs here were loose in all the rooms. The landlord called Roberts Electric. They came out and installed 15 new plug outlets, and 1 GFI. Checked all the breakers. They arrived on time, were very nice, and had everything done in no time at all. I am new to San Diego, and would recommend them highly. I would recommend them highly. Thanks again !!

Grant G.

Fast, up front about the cost, helpful over the phone and the technician was friendly, knowledgable and worked quickly. Thanks for keeping my house from burning down! You guys are awesome!

Janet O.

I have worked with them on jobs for our clients but when we needed a new electric panel installed for our building, they were the first ones I called. They had us in service the whole day with minimal down time so we stayed in operation. The whole process was really painless. Super guys, I have worked with them all either at work or for issues at my own house. Can't say enough good things. Wish there were six stars!

MICHAEL M.

We had a dimmer fail in our dining room. Dimmers being what they are can be tricky for the uninitiated of whom I consider myself. The dimmer turned out to be a unit that needed a special order etc etc....Ben Day was the electrician on the job and we could not be happier. We have already recommended them out to some friends and plan on using them again. Great guys.

D D.

First time calling an electrician. Robert was quick to respond and gave me an appointment same day. Quality of work, knowledgeable, in educating me; fair and honest pricing, excellent!

I definitely would recommend them to anyone needing an electrician and will use Roberts Electric Service in the future as my go to electrician.

Eugene B.

Never having had to call an electrician, I was pleased that my first experience was with Roberts Electric Service. I found them through the GSDBA and then cross referenced with Yelp and the BBB. From the phone call with Matt to Robert who made the house call, they were courteous and accommodating. I even asked Robert to put on shoe boots, and he was mindful to keep checking them because one sometimes slipped off. He thoroughly checked all possible angles of the outage and finally pinpointed the not-so-obvious cause. He was even savvy enough to use everyday language to help me understand why I had faulty wiring. If the rates were a tad bit better, I'd give a full five stars. I now wonder if it was the eponymous Robert who helped me out. I'll ask next time since they'll be my go to guys for any other electrical needs.