Family owned & operated. We provide electrical services to residential, commercial and industrial customers. We also have a retail lighting store located in Pasadena for lighting, lamp and fixture repair, electrical materials, fixture parts and supplies, light bulbs & tubes. Additional hours - Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-5:00 PM.
Business highlights
100 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered
Services we offer
Residential and commercial electrical construction including new, renovation, upgrades, appliances, air conditioning equipment, lighting exhaust fans, landscape lighting & generator power system.
I see I'm the first woman to review here. I had a small list of jobs I needed done such as check if switches were live, install a GFI in the bathroom, check breaker panel. Electrician, Scott showed without the necessary parts. I had told the receptionist what I needed but he said he wasn't informed...lied to me as to what would be involved to change a two prong to three, did nothing and charged me $50 just to show. The written receipt doesn't even show his name or details as to why he couldn't work when there. I am effected by the COVID pandemic and have not worked since March. The last thing I need to to be ripped off and have my time wasted by a Wanker! Shameful!!!!!!!
Description of Work: Wasted my time and took my money
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
3.0
William L.
11/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Talbott's was very responsive and had an electrician available within a few hours. He fixed the problem quickly and took the time to explain what had happened. The cost was very reasonable, especially in comparison to another well known company we had used in the past. I was very satisfied with the quality of the work and the professionalism of the electrician. I will definitely use them again.
Description of Work: Loss of power to a few circuits. Repair to electrical panel and installation of switch.
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
James H.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Quick and painless.
Description of Work: Minor electrical repair. Broken switch.
They sent two technicians, moved pretty quickly and finished within two hours. Not sure that two were necessary but it got done.
Description of Work: Outdoor lighting
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
Patricia T.
12/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They know what they are doing
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
Lorraine S.
05/2014
1.0
electrician
 + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Mr.Talbot promised to email an estimate about a month ago.I never got one.No call no explaination.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
3.0
Kristin T.
02/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The owner did the work himself and was very professional and thorough.
Description of Work: They replaced an old tube-style doorbell chime.
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
$100
Bryan L.
10/2013
3.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I've used Talbott Electric in the past and have been quite satisfied with their work so I'm unhappy to write a bad review. This is a fairly big job but I only contacted Talbott because I knew they would do it right. But, Kirk came by on Monday, said he would have an estimate by Wednesday, did not respond to my calls on Thurs or Fri. By that time, I had an open trench and I wanted to get on with the work, so I called another electrical contractor that came by Sat morning and got me an estimate Sat afternoon, which I approved and we got the work scheduled. Kirk did try to reach me on Sat afternoon. Will probably use still call on Talbott in the future, but it wasn't a good experience this time around.
Description of Work: Estimate for installing a new electrical circuit.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
2.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Richard L.
05/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
They were very expensive but did the job properly.
Description of Work: They replaced ballast and fluorescent lights for me in a rental property.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Wendy G.
05/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
His name is Kurt Talbott. He was very professional and on time. They did an awesome job inside of the facility. We were very pleased with them. They finished in a day just like they said they would. The price was very reasonable. We won't use anybody else.
Description of Work: We used Talbott Electric to put in our electrical system for the gym that we are about to open up. They wired the treadmills and things like that.
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
$1,600
Devra Hall L.
03/2012
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They were very professional and are trustworthy. They have a long term relationship with the community.
Description of Work: They provided an estimate for me and fixed my lamp.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Laura M.
06/2011
4.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They always do really good work. They tend to be a little high in price, but they do good work. There was one project I should of gotten an estimate on, but didn't, and it was several hundred dollars more than I expected. I know it wasn't their fault that they didn't give me an estimate, but something that expensive I feel they should have provided me with an estimate on it. I have used this company for years.
Description of Work: They have done various electrical projects for me.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Chelsea D.
04/2011
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
 + 0 more
They were on time, very respectful of the property and did a great job.
Description of Work: Talbott Electric put an electric fan in the bathroom.
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
$500
Channing A.
02/2009
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They did not really do anything but that is the charge for coming out. The guy just fixed a breaker that was stuck.
Description of Work: Checked the breaker panel for me and fixed a stuck breaker.
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
$70
Donald W.
10/2008
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The experience with them was very good. They got the work done correctly and they showed up on time. They were courteous and very professional. They also cleaned up when they left. I have another project I plan to hire them for.
Description of Work: They came and put in a new service entrance facility and a new sub panel.
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
Daniel S.
09/2008
1.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
 + 1 more
Things started pleasantly enough. The crew showed up on time the first day and we showed them in detail exactly what we needed done. They took a list of the parts they would need and did a fair amount of the initial wiring work on the first day. We started to worry as the day wore on, however, because the "helper" did not seem to have much experience and spent an extraordinary amount of time (i.e., several hours) trying to fish a stretch of wire from our attic into the wall space. From the conversations the electrician was having with the helper, it became more and more clear that the helper really did not know what he was doing. Things took a decidedly awkward turn when "Kirk" showed up in the middle of the day, barged right into our home without so much as knocking on the door or introducing himself to us, barked out a few orders to his electrician and his helper, and just as abruptly walked out and left, never pausing for even a moment to say hello, introduce himself or ask about the job. But they eventually got the wiring done and scheduled a return visit for two days later. When they arrived (a bit late) on that day, we realized about mid-day that they were not installing the switches we'd ordered. The electrician tried to explain that they "forgot" to get the correct switches, so they were installing these as "temp" switches and would have to come back another day to replace the "temp" switches with the switches we'd ordered in the first place. I told them we were disappointed that, what had been described as a fairly simple job, was now going to bleed over into a third day, and I asked them not to bill me for the extra time caused by their forgetting the parts. The electrician told me not to worry, that when they came back they would only need an hour or two to replace the switched. When they showed up on the third day (a few days later), instead of a couple of hours, they stayed for essentially the whole day, moving very very slowly. I suspected that they were padding their time as they probably did not have any other jobs booked that day. When I got the bill, boy was I floored! "Kirk" had charged us, in full, for all of the time they spent (including the time they spent installing the "wrong" switches and the time later spent on installing the "right" switches). But it gets worse. Kirk billed me for the time the crew spent in the office "preparing" to come to my house (about a mile and maybe 3 minutes away), plus "travel time", plus "phantom time" that Kirk explained was a function of his office software "rounding up", plus a fuel surcharge that he never disclosed. He also marked up the cost of the switches more than 200% above what I was able to buy them for at a local electrical supply store. The work was satisfactory and we finally settled the bill, but what an ordeal! I looked them up on the BBB website and found 5 complaints were filed within a 36 month period. So I am apparently not alone.
Description of Work: Replace several standard wall switches with dimmers (some light-only, some light-plus-fan) and relocate a chandelier.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
2.0
$1,700
Diane M.
08/2008
2.0
electrician
 + -1 more
For the first visit they were punctual, pleasant and had some good ideas about how I could handle the work outside. Said they would send me an estimate. Three weeks later I had not heard so I called and had to leave a message. One week later with no return call I left another message. The third week I called, spoke to someone in the office who said they would get back to me.... No return call, so I gave up trying to use them.
Description of Work: Had them come out for an estimate to do several jobs inside and outside the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
CHARLENE H.
07/2007
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
My initial job requirement was to install a new 240V line for my new electric oven & the scheduling was crucial with a small window of time before the next part of the kitchen job. Job required cutting into drywall and running the new line from garage to oven. The work was excellent! It was clear they knew just what to do. I was somewhat concerned about the extent of damage to existing drywall as well newly-installed cabinets. But it was minimally invasive and will require only small touch-up, finish work. They were timely, efficient, friendly, cost efficient. They promptly responded to my call, and worked with me on scheduling (complex in light of all the things going on with the overall kitchen replacement project). There was a follow-up call to connect the oven, & a 3rd call to install under cabinet lights (discussed during oven connect). They provided good advice on lighting and the details of what I could expect for the install. They were excellent in everything!
Description of Work: Install electrical for new built-in 240V, 5.1KV direct wire oven. Connect oven and ensure proper operation. Install owner supplied under cabinet lights.
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
$900
RICHARD M.
05/2007
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Both for the emergency service and for the more mundane addition of electrical outlets, the service was fast and responsive, extremely professional, sensitive to this old house and plaster walls and utterly clean in finish work.
Description of Work: Multiple services including: Installed new power outlets, repaired electric lines damaged by an alarm company installer.
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
$100
MICHELLE D.
01/2007
4.0
electrician
 + -1 more
We got an estimate from Mr. Talbott, and although it took a long time to schedule, they did a great job. He made helpful suggestions during the estimate that made the process easier once we had the work done. The work couldn't be finished in one day, and it took a month to schedule the second day. The electricians he has working for him are professional, knowledgeable, and considerate.
Description of Work: We needed electricity in a freestanding shed in our backyard and two light fixtures in the house changed.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500
WILLIAM B.
08/2006
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Very positive. Ask for Brendan...but they are all good, from what I can tell.
Description of Work: Various electrical work around the house.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
JACQUELINE S.
03/2006
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The person who came out was professional. He was really responsive, he did what he could. He actually noticed other things that needed to be dealt with. He was amazingly good.
Description of Work: There was a power surge and fuses were blown. They came and fixed the problem.
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
PATRICE F.
04/2005
5.0
lamp repair
 + -1 more
TALBOTT'S IS A TRIED AND TRUE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING OUTFIT. THEY ALSO TAKE WALK IN TRAFFIC FOR THE SMALLER THINGS LIKE LAMP REPAIR, AND ORDERING OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT. THEY ARE A GREAT BUNCH OF GUYS.....VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE.
Description of Work: RE-WIRED THREE TABLELAMPS AND ONE FLOOR LAMP. ALSO ORDERED SOME GLASS HURRICANE COVERS FOR OLD LAMPS.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Lamp Repair,
Landscaping - Lighting
FAQ
Talbott Electric Inc is currently rated 4.5 overall out of 5.
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Talbott Electric Inc accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Talbott Electric Inc offers free project estimates.
No, Talbott Electric Inc does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Talbott Electric Inc does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Talbott Electric Inc offers emergency services.
Yes, Talbott Electric Inc offers warranties.
Talbott Electric Inc offers the following services: Residential and commercial electrical construction including new, renovation, upgrades, appliances, air conditioning equipment, lighting exhaust fans, landscape lighting & generator power system.