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Creico Electric, Inc

Electrical

About us

Creico Electric is a family business operated by Chris and Trisha Creighton and their son Andrew. Creico Electric specializes in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical. Our first priority is to represent the goodness of Jesus through our attitudes, work and relationships. We value our customers, suppliers, employees, fellow construction workers and our community. Chris Creighton is licensed as a C-10 Electrical Contractor and holds the State Journeymans certification card. Our employees are either certified or in an approved apprenticeship training as required by the state of California. Creico Electric carries all the required insurances including workers compensation and general liability so you can feel secure when we are at your home or business. Off the job site you”ll find us at our kids’ sporting events, church and working with local causes such as foster care and homeless or internationally with Mexico’s deaf children or orphans in Haiti.

Business highlights

20 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Up front pricing, troubleshooting, new lighting, new circuits, expert analysis, re-wires, new panels, circuit breakers, computer circuits, GFCI protection, many other services

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.817 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
88%
4
0%
3
6%
2
6%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.7
value
4.5
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 1-17 of 17 reviews

Eileen V.
05/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: installed new over- head lighting and switches in the kitchen.

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
$500

Michael G.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I am very happy with the service Chris provided ...... it is clear that he takes a lot of pride in getting the job done correctly, efficiently, and thoroughly. He willing takes the time to explain what he is doing and why it should be done a certain way.... suggest alternatives if applicable. I would DEFINITELY use Chris / Creico Electric for any future electrical needs that might arise
Description of Work: Checked and corrected several problem / non-functional electrical circuits in my home (exterior lighting switch, exterior GFI recepticle, 2 inoperable ceiling fans, and added 2 new interior GFI recepticles.

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
$400

Steven D.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Chris is terrific. He is knowledgeable and professional. The work went very well. On time, clean, expert!
Description of Work: Major electrical problem with circuit box and wiring; replaced circuit box and did re-wiring. Added lights and outlets on my sundeck.

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
$500

Caroline T.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was fabulous. I would give him an A+++. He is great. He is a lovely human being. His pricing is very reasonable. He just very friendly and calm. He arrives promptly. He stays in touch if he is going to be a little bit late. He is very courteous and thorough. He is just a kind hearted person. He is just someone you want to have in your house.
Description of Work: I use the services of Creico Electric. He did a ton of rewiring in our house. He replaced some plugs, updated the wiring. He put in a new breaker box. He last came out to help us with a light fixture we were having trouble with.

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 Creico Electric, Inc
Wow! Very kind words. Business is something we do typically at least 40hrs a week- some of us much more than that. To have such kind words spoken about things not pertaining to the flow of electrons, grounding, fault current, GFCI protection, ect. is a real blessing. The goal of putting this much time and effort into the company is to represent well. At our website creicoelectric.com we explain who we represent and why we do what we do. These member comments are really encouraging and we could say just as many kind things in return. It is really amazing to have such great customers.

Leticia G.
12/2013
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
NOTE: The ratings provided are solely based on the time it took the provider to call back which was exactly what you would expect from a reputable company-a quick response. However; the professionalism, is generous at best because our needs as potential customers were not considered in their totality before drawing a conclusion. I thought it should be our decision whether or not our job, however big or small, could wait to be started. Also, the contact was on or about the date given because of the time stamp on the printed coupon that was available to Angie's List customers at the time.
Description of Work: My husband and I were really looking forward to working with this company; unfortunately when my husband tried to set up an appointment he was referred to someone else. My husband said he spoke to someone who identified himself as the owner who had also informed my husband that he was currently on vacation and the jobs they had were two weeks out. Hmm...shouldn't he at least give us the opportunity to give him a timeframe of how long our job could wait? According to my husband the gentleman, although cordial, was not interested in our business. Hmm...isn't the purpose of joining a network such as this to build your business?

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0


Response from Creico Electric, Inc
I (the owner) did speak with your husband and I do appreciate the call. I am always dedicated to spend an appropriate amount of time on business, but sometimes the scales tip to heavily in that direction and take away from the time that my family needs. That is why we have a very solid referral system of reliable and qualified contractors and friends here in Ventura.

Jeannie C.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Well. Totally professional, knowledgeable and thorough in their work. Unfortunately, they are so busy with large projects, it is hard for them to schedule small jobs. Highly recommend them for wiring or rewiring a house, or commercial projects.
Description of Work: Wired outside lighting across an atria area. Checked and made safe all other outside lights running off the same outlet.

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

Response from Creico Electric, Inc
Ventura is truly a beautiful place to live and this home is no exception. The ocean breeze and island views always make a work day a pleasure. We are typically busy, and we do everything we can to maintain a balance between having a quality team of electricians and navigating the ebs and flows of construction.

Richard P.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Before deciding to get an electrician, I had considered doing this job myself. I was about to start looking for junction boxes either under the house or in the attic. Luckily, I didn't go with my original plan and decided to have a professional do it. By his troubleshooting and isolation Chris probably saved me hours of going on a wild goose chase, trying to locate something that wasn't needed and would not have fixed the outlets in the room. I'm glad Chris helped me fix this problem.
Description of Work: Two electrical outlets were not working in a room. During troubleshooting Chris found out a third outlet was defective as well. A total of three outlets were replaced.

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

Response from Creico Electric, Inc
Troubleshooting is something that I take a lot of pride in. I really do not enjoy going into attics, however, sometimes it is required. This time it was not. I find that by asking lots of questions, sometimes the same ones twice, I can get information that will save me hours. This helps you and me...teamwork :-)

Elizabeth B.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He did a very nice job. He was very helpful in strategizing spending. He was on time, did what he said he would, and was very tidy.
Description of Work: He did quite a bit of electrical work for me. He put in lighting in closet and replaced 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

Response from Creico Electric, Inc
Creico Electric would like to treat others homes as if they were our own. We have booties when needed, tarps, and plastic. We would like to leave the home just as we found it. We also strive to stay within the customers budget. If the work desired is not within the budget, there may be ways to modify the scope, or break the work up into parts. More often in older homes repairs may be needed that the customer is not aware of. These repairs can often be safety issues. The way we approach this is to simply explain the hazard or repair needed, give a price quote for the work, and let the customer decide.

Todd H.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a great job. They were prompt and efficient. The were also cost-effecting.
Description of Work: They installed recessed 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

Response from Creico Electric, Inc
Recessed lighting is very popular and we are very experienced with installing them. Some customers desire general lighting, replacement of old fluorescent fixtures, art lighting, and lately LED recessed lighting has become very popular

Timothy V.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Chris came out for estimate, nice guy. Estimate was fair; we asked him to do work. He had another job he was completing so we waited a bit for our small project. He kept us informed (so we did not feel forgotten). We also added some work to our projects without asking for additional estimate prior to the work being started. The final price overall was fair and Chris did an exccellent job.
Description of Work: Researched and resolved electrical problem with wall plugs and stove hood vent not functioning in kitchen. Also instaled exterior security light at back of house and repaired/replaced 3-way light switch in garage.

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
$550

Response from Creico Electric, Inc
It is always nice to work and live near the ocean. Sometimes as I drive up the coast from job to job I remind myself how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful area. I was blessed that [member name removed] was willing to wait to have his service work completed. We always keep a list right in front of us so we know which of our customers are patiently waiting :-)

Carl A.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I contacted Chris after searching Angie?s list for a bit, specifically looking for good reviews from the locals, for a local company. I made an appointment, had the situation evaluated, and got an on the spot estimate that fit my impressions of what I was in for. Chris and Creico Electric had my full confidence that they would be able to get the job done (and well) but went with another company based on scheduling.
Description of Work: Estimate cost of repairing/upgrading the main electrical panel, how to deal with OLD fuse panel, and upgrade the electrical to the garage.

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
$2,395

Response from Creico Electric, Inc
It was a pleasure to meet the member and bid on his project. These older homes need some extra TLC. We love to perform upgrades and install wiring capable of meeting modern demands on these beautiful single family residences. We were not able to get to the member's right away so he went with another contractor. We do lots of work in that neighborhood and I was able to drive by and see that the contractor that was hired did a quality job.

Dawn A.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Amazing, my home is coming together. The lighting adds so much to the ambiance of the place it's just beautiful.
Description of Work: Chris, rewired our entire 1951 home in Ventura. He was honest, hardworking, reliable, professional and gave us really good advice on this money pit of a house. His staff and himself were always on time, kept things very clean and neat and were great to work with thru the entire process. We have asked him back for various projects over the last two years and every-time we are very pleased with his work, his prices and the work he's done for us. Whole house rewire, 220 run for jacuzzi in back yard, can lights and custom lighting for kitchen and cabinets. Bathroom fans heaters and lighting all wonderful. He's honest, hardworking, reliable, always on time even when we aren't! During his work he takes care of your floors, counters, ceilings, always aware of what is under and around his area to not damage anything in the home. We will use him again as needed and highly recommend him to everyone.

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
$8,900

Response from Creico Electric, Inc
It was really a pleasure to do work in The Afman's home. Our goal is not only to do our work to current safety and electrical codes, but also establish lasting relationships with our customers. Getting to know our customers interests makes our work seem less like work, and makes our days very enjoyable.

Craig S.
07/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Chris is always on time, he charged me what he siad he would and the work preformed was clean and professional. I have suggested Creico to my parents who just moved here and to many other people. It is a pleasure doing business with Chris and his company.
Description of Work: I have been a customer of Creico Electric for the past 7 years. I have had Chirs and his crew do several projects at my business and at my home. I run a direct mailing company and when we purchase new equipment we need power moved to the new machine. We have 3 pannels and Chris has been able to navigate his way around to keep us up and running. At my home, Chris and his crew have fixed several small issues, installed and wired celeing fans, added outdoor lighting and added boxes so I can have more Christmas lights. Chris has also rewired my parents mobil home and has done many other projects for them as well.

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
$500

Response from Creico Electric, Inc
We have really come to appreciate what electricity is and does. Sometimes the small issues are very important, so we take them seriously. The member's house was no exception. When we find a problem we explain it in a way that is easy to understand and emphasize the importance of safety. We spend many hours in school and stay up to date on the most current codes.

Jesse G.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We were referred by a friend and so we called and talked talked with the company about what we were hoping to do. Creico came out within a couple days and was prepared to do the work right then and there! I know they hold some large clients such as the Camarillo Airport but I still felt like I was being taken care of by a small family business and that my little job mattered to them. Certainly a name you can trust for your jobs big or small.
Description of Work: Installed overhead lighting in my home workshop.

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 Creico Electric, Inc
All our customers are important to us. It really isn't about how big or small the job is, the important thing is the people. We love to get to know you. We have some very dear friends that started as customers.

neal S.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
See above notes
Description of Work: We,(Four Seasons Sunrooms) are a general contracting firm which has hired Creico electric numerous times over a period of nearly 10 years. All the work performed by Creico has been exceptional having completely satisfied our requirements and those of our clients. During this period we have never experienced one complaint or the necessity of a return trip to correct any defects of flaws in their workmanship. Additionally all the work they have provided us has been timely and completed in a very professional manner which has been and continues to be expressed by my clients. Some people may feel they are somewhat pricey but when you factor in the quality of workmanship and good will created by their work the price becomes a true value. Price should never considered as a number only. There are m,any factors that determine the value of a price reward ratio.Neal SilvermanGeneral ContractorFour seasons Sunrooms

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
$700

Response from Creico Electric, Inc
We appreciate the business we get from Four Seasons Sunrooms and are happy to provide quality installations to their customers. Safety is always our primary focus when we work on electrical. Many years of experience, school, training from inspectors, as well as State Contractors testing, and journeymen certification have taught us the importance of proper wiring by qualified persons. The National Electric Code defines "qualified persons" as "one who has skills and knowledge...and has received safety training to recognize and avoid the hazards involved". Four Seasons Sunrooms is a company that we admire. They have more than 25 years as a successful contractor. We strive to follow in their footsteps.

Rexalena C.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Creico performed all the work efficiently and professionally. We couldn't have been more pleased with the results of the work that they have performed. Our experience with Creico Electric has been positive every time. The business is run with integrity and they perform all work the same way. We would definitely recommend anyone who needs electrical work to contact Creico Electric. They have the expertise and their pricing is competitive. You will not be disappointed if you call Creico Electric to perform your electrical needs.
Description of Work: Creico Electric recently came to my new home to give us an electrical consult due to we are remodeling. Chris Creighton was punctual, courteous and professional. In addition, last year Creico installed an additional garage exterior light. The electrician that installed the light was punctual, courteous, professional, efficient and provided quality work. A couple of years earlier Creico Electric installed 7 ceiling fans in our home. There were several electricians that were in our home performing the work. All 7 fans were placed methodically and carefully with expertise.

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 Creico Electric, Inc
We appreciate the business that we received from The Customer. We were happy to listen to what they had in mind for their home and provide answers to design and code questions as well as referrals for other trusted contractors. We enjoyed providing them quality service and look forward to working with them again in the future.

Ed S.
07/2011
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were very pleasant and punctual. Their hourly rates were a bit higher than other electricians, but the general contractor always used them on his jobs. Since we were paying by the hour, I was also concerned at how slowly they worked. High rate AND slow pace makes for an expensive bill. I also noticed that they did things 'half-assed', meaning they didn't want to take the extra time to do it right (i.e. light sconces not at same height). They were very sloppy and left behind a mess wherever they were. But my general contractor assured me that they were the right people and if I wasn't happy they would come back and make it right. A couple years later my tenants complained that a bank of lights had stopped working. I called Creico to come out and fix the problem. They said that they would NOT be coming out because we won a lawsuit against the general contractor that had worked on the remodel. Creico decided to renege on their warranty obligations on previous work performed. Instead of showing integrity and standing behind their work, Creico showed loyalty to the general contractor because of the future work Creico would receive from him. I hired another electrician to look at the problem with the lighting. This electrician discovered that the work done by Creico was substandard and a fire hazard. I have pictures of an electrical junction box that has black scarring around it and the wood is burnt from the heat and sparks. This could have been disastrous. Needless to say, if you want to pay a high hourly rate, for a slow paced electrician, who does a "half-a**" job, while leaving a mess behind for you to clean up, that could possible cause your house to burn down, then Creico is the company you should hire. But if you want competent electricians, who are worth the money you pay, and do a good job, and allows you to sleep at night not worrying about whether your house will burn down, then you should AVOID CREICO.
Description of Work: We hired Creico through a general contractor to perform the electrical work on a house we remodeled in 2006/2007. The work was fairly extensive and they worked on-an-off for several months.

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

$10,000

Response from Creico Electric, Inc
I am very taken back at this report. I was told by a friend that there was something bad written about my company on Angies list so I thought I would check it out. I take this pretty personal. Here's the facts; -The work was permitted and inspected -I have a strong reputation with multiple city building departments. -The last words I said to Member was "I would like to respectfully step back away from further work at your residence because of the lawsuit involving my friend. IF THERE IS A WARRANTY ISSUE I WILL BE HAPPY TO HANDLE IT, but I do not choose to start any new work" -We are fast. We work hard.This was a very custom guest home that was not being run well by the general, we were doing our best to keep both sides happy. We kept detailed accounts of hours and work performed and never had a dispute about money with the Members. As a matter of fact, after the guest house was complete, but before the lawsuit, they hired us directly to work on their main home. We felt at that point that with the stress developing between the general and client that it's best we take charge and give advance price quotes for work at the main house, which we did, they seemed to appreciate that, and they paid and still seemed happy...That's why I am surprised to be typing this right now. -We no longer work for this general and we are careful about these situations that appear good in the beginning and get messy in the end. -The rates were $75 per hour 1st technician, $69 per hour each additional technician -I am suspect about the "burnt wire", we are not perfect, and I know we are capable of mistakes, especially with the amount of changes that occurred on this job, but we take fire/life safety as the highest priority. As a matter of fact, i was originally called out to this guest home to "move a wire" for an under counter light and kitchen plug. I saw that they were remodeling the entire kitchen with upgraded appliances and increased electrical demand on a system that would likely not sustain it and not meet minimum code requirements. So I recommended the proper circuits to avoid overload, that led to the entire house being remodeled as fast as the fingers could point out what was wanted. -Did I mention that we WARRANTY ALL OUR WORK. Pretty sure this is required by the Contractors State License Board -I am not thrilled to be having to do this, I always liked Members and I can completely understand why they were upset with that project, I learned a lot of what not to do at the beginning of a project to hopefully avoid this type of stuff in the future. At first I was shocked and angered by this report, but now after stating my side I can still say that I hope all the best for them and would be happy to cover any warranty issues. Chris Creighton Creico Electric 805 647 4134 -

    Contact information

    330 N La Luna Ave, Ojai, CA 93023

    Creicoelectric.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
    Tuesday:
    6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
    Wednesday:
    6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
    Thursday:
    6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
    Friday:
    6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Licensing

    Bonded

    Insured

    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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    Service Categories

    Electrical

    FAQ

    Creico Electric, Inc is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

    Sunday: Closed

    Monday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

    Tuesday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

    Wednesday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

    Thursday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

    Friday: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

    Saturday: 7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    Creico Electric, Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check
    Yes, Creico Electric, Inc offers free project estimates.
    Yes, Creico Electric, Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
    No, Creico Electric, Inc does not offer a senior discount.
    No, Creico Electric, Inc does not offer emergency services.
    Yes, Creico Electric, Inc offers warranties.
    Creico Electric, Inc offers the following services: Up front pricing, troubleshooting, new lighting, new circuits, expert analysis, re-wires, new panels, circuit breakers, computer circuits, GFCI protection, many other services

    Contact information

    330 N La Luna Ave, Ojai, CA 93023

    Creicoelectric.com

    Service hours

    Sunday:
    Closed
    Monday:
    6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
    Tuesday:
    6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
    Wednesday:
    6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
    Thursday:
    6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
    Friday:
    6:00 AM - 7:00 AM
    Saturday:
    7:00 AM - 12:00 PM