Northern Lights Electric, Inc. is recognized as the leading electrical contractor serving the San Francisco Bay Area. As a full service electrical contractor, we provide residential electrical repairs, electrical for remodeling, and ground up electrical for new construction. Our commercial division provides electrical services from small office remodels to ground up commercial buildings. We are the preferred lighting designer and contractor of the bay areas top interior designers.
I am extremely pleased. Rich Cobbell, owner of the company, brought the crew, checked in with me daily, and made sure throughout the project that I was happy with everything. The crew arrived promptly at 7:30 each of the four days that it took to do the project (I thought that to be a really good time frame), worked professionally, competently, and efficiently and left everything spotless at the end of each day. They were friendly and courteous and I've really never experienced better work on the part of a home improvement crew. The finished product is beyond my highest expectations.
Description of Work: Kitchen: demo out/fill in soffit w/drywall, texture and paint ceiling, supply & install (5) 6" LED recessed lights and under cabinet LED strip lighting from (2) dimmers $4450 Office: Supply & install (8) 6" LED recessed lights on (2) dimmers. Install (1) 4-plex outlet. Patch holes-wiring in walls $2850 Master Bath: remove soffit and mirror, texture & paint mirror wall and ceiling. Install (3) H/O wall sconces & (3) 6" LED down lights $3250
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,550
John W.
08/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Excellent work - very professional - very satisfied
Description of Work: Installed 10 LED lights in kitchen and family room inc 4 dimmers - bathroom light and exhaust fan - 2 exterior lights outside garage and exterior GFI outlet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000
Stuart F.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
We'd used them in the past, and they continue to do a great job.
Description of Work: They came out to install some LED pot lights, and also intalled hard-wired ethernet.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
John W.
11/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
+ 1 more
Excellent service.
Description of Work: Recessed lights in kitchen and family room, outside garage lights and bathroom fan/light.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Anita S.
01/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
+ 1 more
It was very professional job. Rich is customer oriented. He was on time in doing the project. Great attention to detail and customer service. Track lighting was pointed at the specific art work on the walls. Slightly pricey, but you get what you pay for.
Description of Work: Put in track lighting in two rooms, recessed lighting in two rooms, installed strip lighting under kitchen cabinets and installed one bathroom fan.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,000
virginia R.
11/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
+ 1 more
They were great and exceptional! Just excellent. The workers were clean and punctual - I don't have any complaints about them. I'm planning on hiring them to do more work. Everything went perfectly. This is the best company I've ever dealt with. They did everything they said they would do. I am no longer in the dark anymore!
Description of Work: I had them in first to change out my old 1980's flourecent lighting in the kitchen. Then I had them put in pot lighting in my family room. They replaced the kitchen lighting with pot lights. They did all the electrical work in the kitchen remodel and in my family room. I had them move ceiling fans, and they put up exterior lights too. He set up a security system all around my house so they light up instantly.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$7,500
Llorente L.
11/2010
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
I have used this company twice, since my first experience met all of my expectations. They installed recessed lighting, wall lamps, and bathroom fans in my two story home. First floor installation, they had to channel the wiring to install in the ceiling. Installers were professional and polite, spoke English well. They layed down plastic so that they would not dirty the floors. The work they did required a permit and inspection and was all taken care off by the owner, Rich. Overall, they did a very good job in the time they estimated and I was pleased. They even vacuumed before leaving.
Description of Work: Recessed lights throughout the house. Service date is approx.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000
Cinda B.
04/2010
1.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
+ 1 more
The experience was so bad, I am sorry I ever let the contractor in my home. The installation of the pot lights was to be without major disruption to the ceiling, so much so that patching was not provided in the estimate/contract. Even when I questioned the estimate on this fact, Rich told me that he had worked in my complex before and he knew that he could do the work without significant patching requirements. Since the company was a referral with confidence from a friend, I allowed work to be done when I was away on a business trip. In one day, they cut 50 (yes 5-0) 3" cookies (round holes) in my ceiling without checking in with me (no call, no text, no email), causing an addition $3000+ in patching/painting repairs (and an additional mess, disruption and schedule delay). In addition, one of the closet lights was never installed, the other installed in the back of the closet against the wall and had to be moved to the front; and one ceiling fan installed over my bed instead of the location we agreed to use (and had to be moved). Overall, Rich over promised and under delivered. And, no reduction in fee was provided, except for the deletion of the closet light that was never installed. He stood by the contract, saying that patching was excluded, and explained that the actual work had taken much more effort than he estimated due to the extensive cookie-cutting. I would like to believe that the fiasco was created because he failed to supervise his crew, but I do have lingering doubts about whether he set it all up in the beginning because he wanted the job and knew that I would be unwilling to go forward with such a disruptive job, especially when it was "elective" and not required.
Description of Work: Installation of potlights in two bedrooms and stairwell, installation of lighting and switches in two closets, installation of two ceiling fans, installation of additional electrical outlets in my office.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
$7,500
Mark Y.
10/2009
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Overall, an excellent experience all the way around.
Description of Work: We hired them to install ceiling lights for 3 rooms, two ceiling fans and several switches. We had 4 contractors to give us a bid, and though they weren't the lowest price at first, when we called them back to let them know that someone else had a lower price, they matched it. We were impressed with their knowledge and advice and went with them. Later, after the install, we had a problem with one of the lights, and they were out to look at the problem the first thing the next day. The problem was fixed and there have been no problems since.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500
CHAD S.
10/2006
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Great overall experience. Kept their workspace clean and tidy. Provided great value for the investment.
Description of Work: Northern Lights was hired to install a new GFCI outlet in the backyard, to provide power to a fountain and a low voltage lighting transformer. The owner is very friendly and professional. He showed up on time, provided a good quote, and scheduled the work. The work was performed on time, within budget, and very professionally.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
KERRIE S.
10/2005
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
THIS COMPANY WAS VERY HELPFUL. THEY WERE VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT ELECTRICITY, AND DID A GREAT JOB. THEY WERE POLITE HARD WORKING AND THROUGH. THE PRICE WAS MORE THAN FAIR.
Description of Work: INSPECTED THE LIGHTS OUSTSIDE ON THE FRONT WALK, AND REPLACED ONES THAT WERE NOT IN WORKING ORDER. THEY INSPECTED THE WIRING TO THE LIGHT IN THE POOL.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
SUSHEELA R.
10/2005
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
THEY WERE VERY PROFESSIONAL AND DID ALL THEIR WORK ON TIME. THEY ALSO CLEANED UP THE PLACE AND LEFT IT THE WAY IT WAS WHEN THEY STARTED WORK. THEY WERE VERY THOROUGH WITH THEIR JOB.
Description of Work: WE GOT SIX 6' EYEBALL LIGHTS IN THE FAMILY ROOM. ALL THESE WERE ON 2 DIMMERS.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$950
08/2005
5.0
ceiling fans
+ -1 more
OVERALL WORK QUALITY WAS EXCELLENT. PRICE WAS REASONABLE. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
Description of Work: INSTALLED CEILING FANS, ENTRY LIGHTS, TRACK LIGHTING, INSTALLED LOW VOLTAGE LIGHTS IN BACKYARD.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans
FAQ
Northern Lights Electric Inc is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Northern Lights Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Northern Lights Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Northern Lights Electric Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Northern Lights Electric Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Northern Lights Electric Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Northern Lights Electric Inc offers warranties.
Northern Lights Electric Inc offers the following services: Ceiling Fans, Electrical, Lighting