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Ambient Electric Inc

Electrical, Lighting, Landscaping - Lighting,

About us

Welcome to Ambient Electric Inc.. We are a full service electrical company located in the Thousand Oaks area and servicing Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Our experienced and highly trained technicians specialize in residential and commercial work and are experts serving all your electrical needs. The team at Ambient Electric Inc. prides ourselves on quality, superior customer service, efficiency, and affordability. At Ambient Electric Inc., we believe that the success of our company depends upon delivering superior customer service. Our job is not finished until you are 100% satisfied! In every aspect of the job we strive for excellence and it is reflected in our work. We have a highly trained team of Electricians with fully equipped service vans to meet all of our customers needs. We are a fully licensed, bonded and insured Electric Company, specializing in residential, commercial, and industrial.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Electrical. Solar panel installation. LED lighting specialist. Rewiring homes. Indoor & outdoor lighting. Electric panel upgrades. Sub panels. Fluorescent lighting. Outlets. Switches. Dimmers. Occupancy sensors. Landscape lighting. Motion detectors. Smoke detectors. Exhaust fans. Surge protectors. Electric water heaters. Breakers & fuses. Air conditioning & pool motor problems.

Services we don't offer

None

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9116 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
97%
4
0%
3
1%
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 1-25 of 116 reviews

Kendall J.
01/2018
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
FANTASTIC! They were prompt, responsive, professional and polite. They kept me informed all along the way of the progress and status of the project. You cannot tell that they ever cut into my stucco. And even though they said that my cost did not include repainting the stucco to match the existing wall, they did that too! I will definitely call them back for any electrical needs.
Description of Work: I needed to have my old 100amp electrical panel replaced and upgraded to a new 200amp panel. This required cutting into and repairing my stucco, and it also requires getting appropriate government permits and inspections.

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
$2,300

Art M.
01/2018
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very professional. Chris and Rich were great! Had exact same work done by another company (from Angie's List), for less money, and they screwed it up. Ambient was a bit more expensive but well worth the money. Would definitely use Ambient again!
Description of Work: Install 4 recessed lights.

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
$600

Lily J.
06/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Technician Matt arrived promptly. Did the job. Cleaned. He was polite and respectful.
Description of Work: 2 sconces installation, changed a single gang outlet into quad, moved doorbell location.

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

Harry D.
06/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They arrived on time & completed the work in a quick professional manner. The rewiring & new outlet looked great & worked fine. They looked at the lighting system & concluded that it would be cheaper & better to replace & upgrade the system instead having them try to fix it. The workman were knowledgeable & polite.
Description of Work: The main job was to rewire several outlets that had a bad ground but I also needed a new outlet in the kitchen and to look at some problems with a light system.

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

Response from Ambient Electric Inc
Thank you. We appreciate the business and positive feedback!

Adrian O.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eddie and team did a great job and worked really hard to get the wink system to work despite iffy wifi in some areas. Cleaned up after the job
Description of Work: Outdoor LED lights plus Wink controls

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

Shane S.
03/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went great from estimate to work completion. Ambient Electric provided an estimate the same day and completed all work, including permit and inspections, within 1 week from estimate. Ambient electricians were professional, courteous and answered all questions regarding the conversion. The conversion was more complex than anticipated and Ambient completed the job the same day without any cost increase -- they honored their original bid! Electricians were great - respectful and courteous.
Description of Work: Replacement of 100 Amp Main Panel to 200 Amp on two-story house with overhead power lines.

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
$2,500

Anthony N.
03/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Smoothly. Professional and more important, the job was well done.
Description of Work: Upgrade electrical panel to 200 amp

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

Craig J.
12/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Couldn't be happier with the service we received from Ambient Electric. They were on time, very professional and were extra careful to clean up after the job was complete. They followed up to make sure there were not any issues. They also handled all the permits with no issues. And they had the best price we could find on Angie's list. Total win for us. Highest recommendation!
Description of Work: We needed our entire electrical panel replaced and upgraded.

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

Danny L.
09/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They showed up on time and did very good work and seemed to really care that the job was done at very high standards. They did an excellent job concealing all wires. 2 man job. Each man was billed out at $85 per hour totaling $170 per hour. They ended up installing 3 out 4 cameras as we could not find a place for the 4th camera that made sense.
Description of Work: Install Security Camera System

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
$750

Response from Ambient Electric Inc
We appreciate the work. It was nice working with you!

David S.
08/2016
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eli cancelled on me last minute totally throwing my project into a tailspin. I had three other contractors lined up and the electrical needed to be performed first so the others can follow. Eli gave me some excuse about being uncomfortable doing work on my home after another electrician had done work for me. I told him everything I had done and that he would be doing is/was with a permit from the county and that everything has and will be inspected. Yet he still decided to cancel saying that since another electrician had worked there he was afraid of liability and that his insurance company advised against it. I had received a certificate of insurance from eliminate my due diligence and the agent's name and number were on the certificate. So I called the agent who also happens to be the owner of the small independent insurance agency. Agent said he never spoke to Eli nor is it his company's policy to dissuade his client from performing work. My opinion is Eli found a larger job and decided to just leave me high and dry. Newsflash Eli: any existing home you work on had another electrician work on it in the past. How a fully permitted job that had proper inspections by the county and passed for the other work to date is somehow an issue for you is not a reasonable excuse for messing up my plans. It's your right to do the deals you want to do but I wanted to at least let others know this is how you operate.
Description of Work: Site visit, provided quote, scheduled the work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
3.0


Response from Ambient Electric Inc
This job had many different people working on the electrical. From the homeowner, to another guy putting the exhaust fan, another guy putting in the lights. It was a potential nightmare for us to take over and I saw the potential for many problems so I very respectfully declined to take on this project. I also apologized for wasting his time, even though I didn't charge for any of mine. I explained to the homeowner that if we took on this job and something eventually went wrong , how would anyone know who was responsible for the problem? What if the guy before us wired up something improperly? What if this caused an electrical fire? They would come after everyone involved including my company even if it wasn't our fault. I very rarely turn work down but have learned over the years from bad experiences, not to take on jobs that unqualified people have touched. It will inevitably become my responsibility to fix anything that goes wrong. It was never my intention to offend anyone. I have to look out for the well fare and longevity of my company. SINCE I STARTED WITH ANGIE'S LIST 4 YEARS AGO, EVERY SINGLE REVIEW THAT I'VE HAD IS AN A+ BESIDES THREE. YOU BE THE JUDGE.

Raquel N.
06/2016
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I've used these guys before and i'm always happy with the service i get. They are very courteous and professional.
Description of Work: Installed ceiling fan and recessed lighting in my 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
$750

Julie T.
06/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Their experienced and highly trained technicians did a fantastic job.
Description of Work: They provided electrical service for the guest area and laundry room for our remodel project.

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
$2,000

Derek L.
06/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Ambient Electric (Eli) came to my residence and looked over my current electrical panel setup and told me exactly what will be done and what other extra costs will be involved (stucco patch). I also wanted to be ready for solar at a later date and he explained what needed to be done before getting solar so I opted for a Solar ready panel too. That was an extra $100... All the permit fees with the City of Monterey Park was included in price. The Ambient crew arrived in a timely manner and all communications were good. The only hiccup was the first installation date somehow did not get put on the calendar. And we had to reschedule it for the following week. I would definitely go with Ambient again for any big electrical work.
Description of Work: Upgrade Electric Panel to 200 amps

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
$2,500

Jerry Y.
06/2016
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I had some problems with them and I didn't like it, He blamed me for the electric panels being too wide he said it should either electric panel it would be a good receiver and know that but the neighbor explain to me that the width of the electric panel it is so important that it would make it easy to install much more time consuming to install, We found out that it was a quarter of an inch too wide because I had foreseen that he blamed me for that and eventually I told him that if you could just finish the job I will be willing to pay two hundred dollars more in my opinion, he is obligated to tell me listen it is so important the panel is too wide and it is going to take more time and it is going to cost you more.
Description of Work: I used Ambient Electric Inc for electrical.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$1,800

Response from Ambient Electric Inc
We bent over backwards to make this customer happy and did an outstanding job for him. But some people will never be happy no matter what. We have received only A+ reviews from every other customer for 4 years straight so you be the judge.

Bradley P.
02/2016
5.0
electrician, solar panels
  + 0 more
prompt and professional. had a great drywall guy too!
Description of Work: electrical panel upgrade/ grounding system

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,779

Dennis S.
12/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Could not have been better! Very professional electricians; prompt, courteous, knowledgeable, and detail oriented.
Description of Work: Install backup generator transfer switch

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
$900

Gary H.
08/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jeremy and crew replaced it and were timely, professional and even helped troubleshoot a GFI outlet I did wrong. Price was great and excellent communication and attention to the customer are unbeatable. Highly, highly recommend!
Description of Work: Eli came through in a pinch for us giving us a same day estimate for replacing the electrical panel that was critical to out home purchase. Jeremy and crew replaced it and were timely, professional and even helped troubleshoot a GFI outlet I did wrong.

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
$1,900

Kristie T.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eli met us promptly for our appointment to get a quote. Afterwards, a quote was sent within a few days. He was not the lowest or highest bid but I did have a good feel about his business based on reviews and his discussion of the project when we got the quote. The guys came out and finished the job in the timeframe they estimated. The workers were professional and we will plan on using him in the future.
Description of Work: They installed an additional outlet in our bathroom and put in a line to our garage for an electric car

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
$1,200

Response from Ambient Electric Inc
Thanks for the nice review. We appreciate it.

Debra T.
07/2015
5.0
electrician, solar panels
  + 0 more
Team arrived on time and went right to work tearing out old panel. Replaced with new panel checked wiring and labeled location of outlets and switches. Worked very quickly and efficiently. Some miscommunication regarding repair of stucco but Eli was always very professional and responsive. He strived to make things right. I would recommend highly and would use his company again.
Description of Work: Replaced old electrical panel with one that would accommodate solar.

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
$2,204

Response from Ambient Electric Inc
Thank you very much. We appreciate the business!

Joshua W.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very responsive and accommodating. Eli and team made this as painless as possible and the work done was such high quality, even the inspector commented on how well the work was completed. The electricians took pride in their work, sacrificing time vs making it the best work possible. Would definitely use their services again.
Description of Work: Upgraded electrical panel and installed sub-panel including all necessary enhancements to electrical ground and roof telescope.

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
$3,200

Response from Ambient Electric Inc
Thanks, we appreciate the business!

Gita T.
05/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting, outdoor lighting
  + 1 more
They showed up early, they were nice, professional, helpful and efficient. I had to make some changes on the fly and they worked with me very easily and helpfully. It took a bit longer than anticipated due to the poor quality of my existing lights, but they came back a second day and had it finished up very quickly. They came back when I called to say one light wasn't working and found yet another transformer on my property which they also set. Excellent customer service.
Description of Work: Installed and replaced worn outdoor lighting in front and back yards.

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
$3,500

Diane S.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I could not be happier with their work. They are extremely professional. They arrived on time & did an excellent job. Their estimate was also the best price I received. The spa works great & they did a wonderful job cleaning up when they were done. I am going to have them replace my electrical panel next. Thus far, I have worked with Eli, Roman & Daniel. I HIGHLY recommend this company! I will be calling them for any & all of my electrical issues. They are the BEST!
Description of Work: They hooked up a spa for me.

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
$1,595

Response from Ambient Electric Inc
Thanks we appreciate it. The job turned out real nice and looks great at night.

Dale N.
03/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Ambient Electric sent a crew consisting of Oscar and Geraldo. Every electrician that has worked on our home has been professional and did excellent work. Everything is cleaned up before leaving. Drop cloths are used to protect the interior. The crew is very good at trouble shooting. The owner is involved in proposals and supervision of the work. The owner is tech savvy and is very knowledgeable.
Description of Work: Ambient Electric has replaced electrical plugs, switches, circuit breakers and brought our house up to code. We are the new owners and the previous owners had shoddy work done.

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
$550

RALPH L.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eli was very professional as was his crew. Provided a detailed scope of work with estimate. Scheduled the work and was punctual with excellent work and clean up. Was impressed with the quality of work performed ahead of schedule.Will use again for electrical work.
Description of Work: Ran new wiring in PVC for SPA along retaining wall around the house , trenched , tunneled and provided a disconnect and hook up for spa.

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
$2,200

Michael O.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Eli was awesome they installed fast and they even fix some shotty work done by previous contractors. NAVY pride!
Description of Work: Provided new 200 amp electrical panel.

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
$1,400

Contact information

2363 Teller Road Suite 112, Newbury Park, CA 91320

http://ambientelectric.net

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Solar Panels,
Ceiling Fans

FAQ

Ambient Electric Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Ambient Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Ambient Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
Yes, Ambient Electric Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
Yes, Ambient Electric Inc offers a 5% senior discount.
Yes, Ambient Electric Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Ambient Electric Inc offers warranties.
Ambient Electric Inc offers the following services: Electrical. Solar panel installation. LED lighting specialist. Rewiring homes. Indoor & outdoor lighting. Electric panel upgrades. Sub panels. Fluorescent lighting. Outlets. Switches. Dimmers. Occupancy sensors. Landscape lighting. Motion detectors. Smoke detectors. Exhaust fans. Surge protectors. Electric water heaters. Breakers & fuses. Air conditioning & pool motor problems.
None

Contact information

2363 Teller Road Suite 112, Newbury Park, CA 91320

http://ambientelectric.net

Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday:
7:00 AM - 5:00 PM