Find top-rated Pros in your area

Enter a zip code and get matched to businesses near you.

The Electric Connection

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

My name is Kim Hopkins. I started The Electric Connection in 1979. Over the years we've grown into a 25-employee company, providing electrical services to homeowners and businesses throughout the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Quality Electrical Work I believe in Quality and offer a lifetime guarantee on all our work. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured. We have an A+ Rating with the local Better Business Bureau, and since 2005, we have earned the Angie's List "Super Service Award" each year since. Between Angie's List, Yelp, and Google, we have 100's of reviews from satisfied customers. Additional phone numbers - (818) 446-0888, (213) 401-2334

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience
Se Habla Español

Services we offer

Residential, replace, installations, house rewires, electrical, troubleshooting, ceiling fans, lighting, recessed, landscape lighting, new circuits, panel upgrades, outlets & circuit breakers, EV charger installations

Services we don't offer

Electric gates, heating & plumbing.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
CreditCard

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9552 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
3%
3
2%
2
0%
1
3%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.8
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 76-100 of 552 reviews

Linda V.
07/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Fantastic! Manny showed up ahead of time and was professional. He got both jobs done in a timely manner to boot. I would use them again.
Description of Work: Electrical issue with hot water heating system. Additionally, lighting issues in the ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$183

Nan S.
07/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
JC and his crew were great. I had ordered lights on the recommendation of a LampsPlus employee but they were wrong for what I needed. JC took the time to explain what I need and even offered to send me info on what would work in my kitchen. He went out of his way to be helpful. We will reschedule once I have the correct lighting.
Description of Work: Give a consultation for Install under cabinet lighting

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$69

Setsuko K.
07/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
JC Olivera did a great job. He was quick and professional. Will definitely use again.
Description of Work: Add a conduit and electrical box. Make safe after work was done by another contractor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JAMES S.
07/2016
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
I called TEC and a few days later Hugo came out to bid the job. I received the estimate that night. I called back and set up an appointment. JC and his helper called 30 minutes before showing up on-time. They covered the entire bedroom with plastic before starting. Because the electrical circuit would be exposed to the eye I was very concentred that it be done perfectly. JC took me through all the steps that would be needed and reviewed each step with me as he completed. The job took a while but I couldn't be happier with the outcome. The power line is hardly noticeable. JC's attention to detail was exactly what I was looking for. Great execution. When they were done they cleaned everything up and vacuumed the bedroom floor.
Description of Work: Installation of a ceiling fan in a location where there was no power or attic. This was a very tricky installation because the power and electrical box would show on a very stylized ceiling/beam.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$798

GAIL G.
06/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We wanted to install an A/C unit in our 1955 house. The Electric Connection worked with our A/C contractor to provide the necessary upgrade to accomodate the needs for the A/C. Jerry arrived as scheduled. He consulted with the A/C technicians, then went to work. It took two electricians about 4 hours to complete the job. They were friendly and communicated with us throughout the time they were working. They cleaned up nicely, and assured us that we would have no problems with our electrical system.
Description of Work: Upgraded electrical to accomodate a new A/C unit.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$970

Jeanne M.
05/2016
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Not sure if we had a miscommunication, but I was looking for an estimate for a small electrical fire that we had in our hallway. I spoke with Nick and he told me to come out and inspect was $90.00. I tried to explain that I just needed an estimate as I was hiring a fire inspector to locate the source but I don't think Nick and I were on the same page.
Description of Work: Not sure if we had a miscommunication, but I was looking for an estimate for a small electrical fire that we had in our hallway. I spoke with Nick and he told me to come out and inspect was $90.00. I tried to explain that I just needed an estimate as I was hiring a fire inspector to locate the source but I don't think Nick and I were on the same page.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

$90

Response from The Electric Connection
We absolutely do provide free estimates for all new work. In some situations however, as in this case, the customer was unable to tell us specifically what work needed to be done. In cases like this we need to send an electrician to troubleshoot the problem in order to know exactly what work we will need to do in order to fix the problem. Troubleshooting situations like this usually takes about 1/2 to 1 hour, and we do charge for our time and labor. Often during the troubleshooting we have already fixed the problem. If the troubleshooting reveals a larger problem that remains to be dealt with, we give our customers and exact price quote on this work. Apparently we did not communicate that clearly enough with this customer. Though we do pride ourselves in the quality of care we take with our customers, we continually strive to improve our customer service and have addressed this incident with Nick, our in-house technician, for future reference. Danielle Soule Operations Manager

Valerie S.
05/2016
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
Very impressed with Luis and Roger. They were both organized and professional throughout with an extensive and detailed explanation of the installation process before the work began along with a fair and itemized price.
Description of Work: New installation of 2 medium size vintage brass crystal sconces and dimmer. Luis & Roger did a GREAT job of installing along with patching my plaster wall ( only had to patch 1 wall to secure/adjust a bracket to stud location with the opening kept at an absolute minimum. Will look to The Electric Connection, Luis & Roger in the future and recommend to my friends.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$523

JAMES S.
05/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It too a week or so to get an appointment but after that everything went smooth. The guys showed up on time diagnosed the problem and replaced the 240V GFI breaker quickly. The Electric Connection is my go-to electrician. Always a great experience.
Description of Work: The GFI to my spa kept tripping.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$244

Barbara A.
04/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
J.C. arrived on time and examined the situation. I had had a small electrical fire in the kitchen caused by a surge suppressor I was using for my washing machine, not a good idea. J.C. installed a new plug for the washer and checked all the other plugs in the kitchen to make sure they were safe. He explained everything thoroughly and answered every question I had. He was pleasant and efficient. He was excellent. The reason I gave a C in responsiveness, is that they were so busy, they couldn't schedule an appointment for a week and a half. I have used them before and found the service to be excellent and reliable, so that is why I was willing to wait.
Description of Work: J C installed a new plug for my dishwasher and washing machine. He also gave me an overall assessment of my wiring system.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$160

John T.
04/2016
1.0
contractors, electrician, siding
  + 1 more
It was an F. They tried to charge me for extra siding that they were supposed to replace. They didn't even do that. They put some scraps of wood on it instead so I never paid them. They tried to bill me for another $400 or something.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for The Electric Connection. It was an electrical upgrade.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$1,685

Response from The Electric Connection
Hi, I'm Kim Hopkins, owner of the Electric Connection This job was completed over a year ago. This negative report came from a phone call with an Angie's List representative made to this customer. Apparently, this customer has forgotten that we did this job perfectly and passed electrical inspection, with no complaints at the time from the customer about any aspect of our work. However, after we had completed his job, despite numerous attempts on our part he wouldn't respond to any of our phone messages or emails and he never paid us over $400, which is still owed to us for our services. All in all, we have had great experiences with our Angie's List customers. This is one of the rare customers who is an exception to that rule.

Ed K.
03/2016
5.0
electrician, home security systems
  + 0 more
the reps were courteous, knowledgeable and prompt
Description of Work: replaced a smoke detector

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$145

Susan L.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They're fast, friendly and efficient. They accomplished a seemingly impossible task. Kudos to JC.
Description of Work: Replaced a motion-activated light and fixed our doorbell.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$86

thomas B.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went well. They called 30 minutes prior to arrival as I had asked and arrived on time to what they had estimated when I had made my appointment. The tech was JC, and he was very thorough in checking the breaker as well as explaining my options regarding what it would take to relieve the situation of overloaded circuits. I've used these guys in the past, and I will use them in the future. I trust them.
Description of Work: Checked circuit breaker, gave estimate for adding 2 circuits.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$89

Susan C.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
JC was the technician He was very professional, very helpful with questions I recommend him highly. Did the work made some suggestions and was quick and effeciant. I am going to have them put in new box at a later date.
Description of Work: Electrical wire to house was diconnected. He reconnected and this fixed the problem.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$167

Susan L.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went extremely well. Awesome technicians that are savvy, professional and personable. They've been our go-to electricians since 2005 and will continue to use them in the future.
Description of Work: A variety of electrical issues.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

marylou D.
02/2016
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called on Monday at 5 pm and the phone answered then hung up. I called back at 5:02 pm and got the voice mail and left a voice message requesting a call back the next day with my name and number and location, the job I needed and the fact that I had been using them for years. No response. I called on Tuesday about 11 am and a woman took my number and told me I would be getting a call back. Knowing that the office closes promptly at 5 pm, I called for a 3rd time at 4:15 pm and a man answered the phone. He said I would have to talk to someone else to get a quote. I explained that my family are long time customers and that they know our houses. He didn't remember us. I added that I need to schedule the work before the weekend because I have guests coming. He said that there was no way because they were much to busy. They could not possibly install my new ceiling light before Wednesday of the following week. They were a very good company. They used to be responsive and seem to know their customers and care. Now I guess they have too much business because they did not return a single one of my 3 messages left both on voice mail and with a person, then they were quite cavalier about not being able to help me until over a week later for a simple replacement. This is not the company I remember. It's quite sad. I see there are other reviews about the fact that they have become unresponsive and too busy. I guess it's the Angie's List boost when companies do well on our recommendations, then don't want their old customers anymore because they have so many new ones. I would suggest that they come up with a better call back system and hire someone with customer service skills to handle their overflow of business. Because this attitude of your bothering us with your business is not a good long term strategy. I gave them a C overall instead of an F because even though they don't want my business anymore, they are probably still doing good work for the people they do want as customers.
Description of Work: Unresponsive.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0


Response from The Electric Connection
We were surprised to receive this customer’s review because we take great pride in our customer care; treating clients with respect, returning phone calls in a timely manner and servicing them promptly and efficiently. In an attempt to connect with [Member Name Removed] directly we did an extensive search in all of our databases consisting of records from all jobs we have done over the last 15 years. Yet, we could not find anyone with this person’s name or address in our system, which leads us to believe that [Member Name Removed] is not in fact one of our customers at all. The Electric Connection staff takes great measures to service our clients with the utmost care from beginning to end. Perhaps this customer has mixed us up with another electrician. Danielle Soule Customer Care Manager

etan O.
02/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent provider! Called in advance and they had an appointment slot in a reasonable time-frame. They showed up promptly, discussed the scope of work, reviewed the previously described price range (no surprises) and did an efficient and clean installation of the outlets. Moreover, there was some miscommunication with the front office regarding the nature of the outlet, but the installation team adapted quickly and brought back the correct outlet without any extraneous discussion - just extremely professional and customer-service oriented throughout the whole job. Would 100% use them again (and likely will as we settle into our new home).
Description of Work: Installed two recessed outlets mid-wall to mount a tv

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$420

Sandra K.
01/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans, home remodeling, outdoor lighting
  + 3 more
Great job. All people in the office I spoke with were professional and helpful; the electricians who came out were punctual, careful, did very neat work, communicated very well what they were doing and why, had good suggestions, and cleaned up great after the work was done. Would definitely hire again.
Description of Work: A lot of miscellaneous electrical work around the house . . . . including troubleshooting some systems, replaced a bathroom fan, wired for and added several exterior lights, added a new outlet in a bedroom, replaced an outlet in the attic, and worked on our low-voltage exterior lights.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Judy R.
01/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I am the manager of an apartment building in Culver City. I needed an electrician for this job. I wanted to work with a company that I can build a long term relationship with. I read all of the reviews for The Electric Connection on Angie's List and was impressed. I called late Thursday afternoon and spoke with owner Kim about the issue that I was having in one of my units. Kim was very nice and took the time to explain what was happening and what likely needed to be done to resolve the issue. Kim answered all of my questions and I was ready to schedule an appointment. Kim was honest and explained that his company was booked solid and would not be available until Wednesday due to the 3 day weekend. He asked if that would work and understood if I decided to go with another company. I decided to go with this company and I am so glad that I did! The company called me to let me know that the electrician was ahead of schedule and asked if he could come early or if I needed to stay with the original time frame. I was happy to have them come early. JC and his assistant Isaac arrived and I took them to the unit with the issues. I explained the issue and showed him a note from the tenant as well. JC checked the breaker box and quickly determined that the issue was not in the unit but with the electrical panel. I took the men downstairs to the electrical room. When JC opened the panel he not only found the issue with the unit in question but a serious problem with another unit. JC took the time to explain what we were looking at as well as what needed to be done to correct the issues. He gave me an estimate which was very reasonable. Then he got to work and repaired both issues and showed me everything throughout the process. I really appreciate the fact that JC was not only very knowledgeable but very friendly. Upon completion of the job JC gave me an Angie's List discount and the amount due was less than I expected. Thank you JC and Isaac for a job well done and I look forward to working with you again!
Description of Work: I called for service because one of my tenants was not getting electricity in half of their apartment.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$299

Jane T.
01/2016
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
The service went well they installed a ceiling fan for us at a good price now our dining room looks complete.
Description of Work: installed a ceiling fan for us

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Michae B.
01/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Showed up and did job on time
Description of Work: small job replacing electrical outlets on exterior

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Nicolas D.
01/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great. We followed up slowly after our quote had expired but they honored the original price. Work was quick and professional and so far quality has held up.
Description of Work: New outlet in awkward location

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Scot D.
01/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Went well they installed an electrical outlet in our backyard balcony. The service was great very happy with the way the job went.
Description of Work: Installed a outlet outside our house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$125

Edward M.
01/2016
5.0
electrician, handyman service, home security systems
  + 1 more
We've used the Electric Connection before. We made appointment on 12/7/15; we we told initially they would be able to come out on either Wednesday or Thursday. They were able to come out on 12/8 and gave us a 2-hour window (2-4pm). JC called and was prompt and professional. He installed the new smoke detectors in less time than they originally quoted which was about 1.5 hours. He answered all of my questions. I was happy with their service.
Description of Work: Replaced 4 existing smoke detectors in our home (one of those was changed to a combo (smoke /carbon monoxide). NOTE: at Electric Connection's suggestion, we purchased all four units ourselves from our local Home Depot (155.00, incl tax, total).

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$164

Samuel K.
12/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
These guys are great! They work quick, do a quality job, and don't try to gouge you on price. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Highly recommended.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

2706 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034

https://www.theelectricconnection.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Home Security Systems,
Handyman Services,
Pool and Spa Service,
Drywall,
Fencing Driveway Gates,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Generator

FAQ

The Electric Connection is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

The Electric Connection accepts the following forms of payment: Check,CreditCard
Yes, The Electric Connection offers free project estimates.
Yes, The Electric Connection offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, The Electric Connection does not offer a senior discount.
No, The Electric Connection does not offer emergency services.
Yes, The Electric Connection offers warranties.
The Electric Connection offers the following services: Residential, replace, installations, house rewires, electrical, troubleshooting, ceiling fans, lighting, recessed, landscape lighting, new circuits, panel upgrades, outlets & circuit breakers, EV charger installations
Electric gates, heating & plumbing.

Contact information

2706 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90034

https://www.theelectricconnection.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed