Top 10 Emergency Electricians in Berkeley, CA,  94701  - 24 Hour Electricians Service

Electrical contractor serving the East Bay, offering residential, commercial, and industrial solutions.

In 2018, Christopher “Kip” Hardwick established Keep It Powered Electric to deliver high-quality electrical services to both new and established clients. Before starting his own business, Kip spent 15 years at El Cerrito Electric (ECE), working on residential and commercial projects all over the Bay Area. After gaining knowledge from his mentor at ECE, Kip was inspired to build his own company focused on reliable electrical services.

At the end of 2020, Kip and his wife Jess embraced the Sonoma County community. They now call West County, Sebastopol home. Our services extend to Sonoma County and Marin County, while we continue to support clients in the East Bay and San Francisco. Keep It Powered is your go-to for all electrical needs in residential and commercial projects. Kip is dedicated to providing knowledgeable service with a friendly demeanor. Fully insured & licensed #1035279.

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Craft an environment using light, style, and effortless regulation.
- Our services include the engineering, deployment, and customization of lighting control solutions that boost comfort and security for your residence or commercial space.
- The new LUTRON Radio RA2 system provides easy and affordable management of lighting, window treatments, heating, and cooling from a wall station, remote, or mobile device! Reach out for a demonstration in your residence.
- Adding a Clare Control system allows us to combine not just lighting and climate, but also audio, video, security, cameras, and locks into one cohesive platform.
- Benefit from motorized window treatments that are controllable from your smartphone, by a timer, or with a quick button press. Our battery-operated honeycomb and roller shades are fully wireless, perfect for hard-to-reach locations or accessible living.
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I founded Automation Electric with the vision of engaging in automation projects for the industry. I designed and programmed systems for machines to automate specific processes. I also created gadgets for industrial applications. During this period, I worked on various electrical systems, designing lighting for both residential and commercial projects, as well as network wiring for data and voice, sound systems, and the latest flat-screen TVs.
Now, I am trained to specify, program, and install home automation systems such as Lutron's Radio RA2 and Homeworks QS, motorized shades, and Vantage Systems. Our services encompass all NEST products, sound systems, and home theaters.
I completed my electrician training in Switzerland through a four-year apprenticeship program. I passed the state licensing exam as an electrical contractor in California in 1991.
I launched my business as RS Electric in 1991.
In 1995, I joined forces with Eli Sadi to create E & R Electric.
I served as the campus electrician at Mills College in Oakland, CA.
Currently, I am focused on home automation, fully certified as a Lutron Residential System Provider, including the L3 design level. I specialize in upgrading current lighting control systems to the newest standards and integrating smartphone control, motorized shades, and temperature regulation.

We provide electrical services, plumbing solutions, drywall solutions, and handyman solutions.

For electrical tasks, we offer services including changing outlets, replacing outlets, new outlet installations, installing outlets, changing light switches, adding light switches, switch changes, installing light switches, fixture setups, fixture changes, new fixture installations, fixture replacements, smart switch installations, adding smart switches, installing doorbell cameras, new doorbell camera installations, circuit replacements, replacing circuit breakers, emergency electrical services, and panel replacements.

In plumbing, we perform plumbing services for kitchens including garbage disposals, air switch installations, water filtration systems, faucet setups, faucet changes, and water line installations.

Contact us to see how we can assist your upcoming project.

Thank you,
The Co-Op Handyman Team.

Our journey began in 2021, as a worker-owned cooperative, employing women, immigrants, and people of color to achieve ownership in a business they contribute to.

Each team member brings diverse backgrounds that strengthen our support efforts, ultimately helping us assist our customers.

With over 20 years in construction, I wanted to launch my own company, beginning with smaller projects before taking on larger projects as a General Contractor.

As a worker-owned cooperative, my colleagues and I have always wanted to start and own a business. But, the journey of starting a business is filled with obstacles, and one individual alone doesn't have all the answers.

This motivated us to create our cooperative, so the co-owners among us can gain knowledge collectively what it takes to launch and manage a business as a team.

I have a strong passion for my craft. I find satisfaction in every aspect of my job.