We are a family based electrical company that has served our local California communities for over 30 years. Quality lighting adds to better vision, individual well-being, economy and architecture, and that is our specialty; illuminating the homes of our valued customers. Using new LED lighting technology, we are not only able to create a more aesthetically pleasing home space, but we can also help save money on your electrical bills by reducing the wattage necessary to light your home. Our owner, Michael, started the business in 1981 and now has 3 of his sons working with him. Michael J Dove has several talented employees who have the skill to complete any electrical work that you would need, from re-wiring to panel upgrades and more. We look forward to continuing to serve our customers as a family and would love to hear from you if you have any projects that we can help with.
Business highlights
44 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Kitchen lighting, LED lighting, electrical work and more. We have the ability to repond and be to your house within 24 hours. Also, we are here for your troubleshooting and consulting needs.
Services we don't offer
Call for details. We look forward to trying to help service your needs!
Great work, made the job happen even with a couple of unforeseen issues.
Description of Work: Lighting and a ceiling fan.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Response from Michael J Dove
(member name removed), Thanks for the nice review, it was our pleasure working with you on these basic electrical installations. Mike
Janice H.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
It is an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. So far it has been great. They have to come back and do a couple of things. I had it set too low. They normally set it at 90 degrees. It sounded awfully high to me but now I realize why. I had them put it down to 85 and it was heating 24/7. They are coming back and they are going to put it back to 90. They have been very responsive in my calling and setting up another time for them to come back and redo it. I got one for my son also. I have been very pleased. They came on time and did everything fast. Mine was so easy that they were probably in and out within 45 minutes. They were here when they said and they got it in quickly. They were very polite. They cleaned up completely after themselves and they have been responsive to my concerns. I have recommended them. I checked out the price with a friend that is an electrician and he said that if it included the installation plus the product, then I should go for it. He said the price was probably closer to the price of the product. I would absolutely use them again. I am considering having them put in some lighting.
Description of Work: They put in an attic 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
$269
Francesca C.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
+ 0 more
I called Michael J. Dove to see if what I needed could be done with the deal I found on Angie's List. He was confident and had no worry that his employee could do it. I purchased the deal, and Michael accommodated me with an appointment that fit my schedule. The appointment was at 8 am and the electrician arrived at 7:30 am all ready to go. He started and did not stop until he was done (only to go get a part that I did not have). He was professional, polite, covered all of my floors and furniture not to get them dirty, and patched up the holes that were needed to run the wires & re-textured. He did excellent work!!! I am so pleased with Michael J. Dove, that if I need electrical work in the future, he is the first I will call! He deserves an A+++
Description of Work: Installation of three ceiling fans from scratch. No wiring was on ceilings. Two regular and one vaulted.
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
$399
Response from Michael J Dove
[removed member name], Thanks for the nice review, it was our pleasure working with you on these basic electrical installations. Mike
Description of Work: Provider installed a solar powered exhaust fan in my attic.
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
$400
Response from Michael J Dove
[member name removed], Thanks for the nice review, it was our pleasure working with you on these basic electrical installations. Mike
Francine K.
09/2014
2.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
The technician arrived three hours late, it appeared there was a miscommunication between him and his boss. I showed him the light that I wanted repaired and he went to Home Depot to get an install kit and bulb to replace it. He asked me what kind of replacement I wanted and I explained that I just wanted it to be able to current day light bulbs that I wasn't interested in doing a remodeling of the light fixture. I told him I was keeping the cost down because I'm not ready to do any remodeling. Unfortunately, that was a miscommunication because he installed a shop light kit. My husband saw it and explained to me why it was so different from what we had, a greenish glow and quite a bit of flickering when I turned it on. I called and said that they needed to fix it so the manager said it wouldn't be for a couple of days because they had other jobs scheduled. Three days later the same technician came and we went to Home Depot so that I could buy the appropriate kit and he could buy the pieces he needed. Once the job was finished it was a good install. I just think that the technician wasn't too familiar with lighting products.
Description of Work: Replaced fluorescent bathroom overhead light kit
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
5.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
2.0
$79
Response from Michael J Dove
[removed members name], I am sad that you gave such a poor review. We failed on our timeliness, I agree, this was disappointing for me as well. However, we did make a number of phone conversations to work the corrected timing out. As far as the part that was purchased on your behalf, it is always our policy to install the fixture that is provided. The technician did as he was requested, "Purchase the least expensive fluorescent fixture you can, it won't be seen anyway." Was the report I received. However, at our own time expensive, after a phone call of dissatisfaction, we came back and replaced the fixture with another one. For standing behind our installation, and returning without complaint to satisfy your need, we received no credit. Mike
He was on time and very polite. Cleaned up after himself and left no mess. Glad he had extra fixtures on hand. No trip to Home Depot needed. Very fast too! I ran out of work for him to do in the hour...didn't linger on the job. Awesome.
Description of Work: He changed out one fixture. Fixed a fan so it would wobble. Tested the fixture in the bathroom and found that the fixture was broken. Had an LED fixture in his truck and fixed it once I purchased it. Such great work I had him swap out the second bathroom fixture!
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$79
Response from Michael J Dove
[member name removed], Thanks for the nice review, it was our pleasure working with you on these basic electrical installations. Mike
Karen S.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
+ 0 more
Michael was great. One of the new fans was defective and he offered to return it to Home Depot as I had other repair men coming to the home that day. I did pay him for the extra time (very little). He was on time and he did return the following week to do other electronic repairs. Very nice man that you can trust and does not charge an arm and a leg. He is my new electrician from now on. I have this fan in the family room and it was too low. He is the only person that said that he could raise by removing the shaft... Very pleased. Thanks, Karen
Description of Work: Michael replaced two ceiling fans.
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
$69
Response from Michael J Dove
[member name removed], Thanks for the nice review, it was our pleasure working with you on these basic electrical installations. Mike
frank G.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
+ 1 more
The job looks great... very professional, and very personable.
Description of Work: Recessed LED kitchen 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
$1,000
Response from Michael J Dove
[removed members name], Thanks for the nice review, it was our pleasure working with you on these basic electrical installations. Mike
Gilbert D.
08/2014
3.0
lighting
+ -1 more
Job took longer than anticipated. Total job took 4 hrs. Similar job performed by another electrician took 2 hours. Identified issue with the breaker but were unable to fix. Had to hire second electrician to fix.
Description of Work: Added light fixture and converted from two switch to three switch panel in the bathroom
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$240
Response from Michael J Dove
Every job has its own set of issues. To say that one job took two hours and the same job took four hours says nothing about the peculiarities of the job.
Josh called me to see if he could come earlier than originally scheduled and that worked out really well for me. He came and got right to work and installed the two fans efficiently. Josh was very polite and professional.
Description of Work: Installed two ceiling fans to replace older lighting fixture and 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
$79
Response from Michael J Dove
[removed name], Thanks for the nice review, it was our pleasure working with you on these basic electrical installations. Mike
Jeffrey B.
08/2014
4.0
electrician
+ -1 more
My experience with them was alright. They just did not seem to have the answers and the electrical knowledge that I needed them for. I needed them to kind of a consult for an install. They specialize more on lighting and this is not a lighting job. So, they just tend to not know the answer for what I needed.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for Michael J. Dove.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
$79
Response from Michael J Dove
(removed member name), Thanks for the nice review, it was our pleasure working with you on these basic electrical installations. Mike
Robert K.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
There were good communications in setting up the appointment. Mike was very friendly and efficient. He arrived on time, and the work was done professionally and efficiently. As requested he kept all parts together for the old fans so they could be given to someone else. I highly recommend Michael J. Dove and would use him again.
Description of Work: Removed two fans and replaced them with two new fans provided by me.
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
$69
Response from Michael J Dove
(removed member name) Thanks for the nice review, it was our pleasure working with you on these basic electrical installations. Mike
dawn N.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
+ 1 more
It went great! They were a few minutes late--due to train and called me, which I very much appreciated. They came in and with canvas and plastic sheeting encased the entire area in the kitchen to keep the mess to a minimum. They were very polite and really hard workers. They never even stopped for lunch. They were careful to keep the door closed--as I could not find one of my cats and I was afraid he would get out. They removed the previous old light fixture and then patched the wall. I was asked where I wanted the placement of the four new lights and wow--just like that--four new holes were drilled and four new lights installed. They dry walled the entire area and not a seam shows. They ensured the lights go on from both switches. Clean up was done quickly and there was zero mess for me to clean up. After I had purchased this item on Angie's list--Mr. Dove had emailed me with a list of questions about the light fixture and informed me about the process and the time it would take. I've had several house repairs/changes done in the past--this light fixture replacement was by far--the best, quickest and professional job I've ever has done. The difference in the lighting is truly day and night. I love it. Thank you so much, Mr. Dove and please give my thanks to your crew. Dawn Nelson
Description of Work: The provider removed my old light fixture and repaired the ceiling and then added 4 new recessed 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
$899
Nancy M.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
+ 0 more
Michael J. Dove is Awesome! He is professional, courteous, friendly and an expert in his field. During installation he came across a few problems with both the fan and the controller. He was diligent in completing the project with precision. I highly recommend him for your electrical projects.
Description of Work: Replace 2 ceiling fans. Installed wall fan controller.
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
$150
Response from Michael J Dove
[member name removed], What an awesome review...thank you! Mike
Michael responded quickly and we were scheduled the first day we requested for service. He communicated well and in a timely fashion and the work was done professionally. We are pleased with our new fans and they work beautifully. We asked Michael to give us bids on future projects and will likely hire him again for additional work now that we know his expertise and professionalism.
Description of Work: Replaced two ceiling fans with two fans we purchased elsewhere. This was an Angie's Deal.
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
$69
Response from Michael J Dove
[removed member name], Thank you for such a nice review. Mike
Kirk M.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Great! Responded to my purchase within 2 hours and scheduled the appointment for the next day. He arrived early (after a phone call to verify that is was ok), and proceeded to install a ceiling fan and then the sensor lite on the front porch. He was able to over come some issues with older construction and installed the fan as it should be installed. Same with porch lite. Very fast response and great service. Would recommend to everyone who wants the job done correctly and very quickly.
Description of Work: Replaced one ceiling fan and one front porch lite unit.
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
$70
Response from Michael J Dove
[removed member name], Thank you for your nice review. Mike
Christine C.
08/2014
5.0
drywall, electrician, handyman service, lighting
+ 2 more
The craftsmanship was exceptional. They arrived on time and finished early. I would do business again.
Description of Work: Dropped the kitchen ceiling. Installed recess lighting.
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
Response from Michael J Dove
[removed member name], Thank you for your nice review. Mike
Penny D.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, woodworking
+ 1 more
They were a few minutes early. Spent a lot of time taping up plastic to keep all the dust in the kitchen. They were fast, silent and efficient. The finished product is beautiful and the kitchen looks fantastic. After, they gathered all their drop cloths, wiped everything down and hosed off the sawdust on the sidewalk. They were in and out in four hours exactly.
Description of Work: Took down old florescent fixture, patched wallboard, installed five LED lights, installed three lines of molding.
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
$1,034
Response from Michael J Dove
[member name removed], Thank you for your nice review. Mike
Karen V.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
+ 1 more
Arrived exactly on time. Immediately surveyed requested repairs and started work within 5 minutes. No delays running back to his truck, unpacking tools etc. So very professional! Diagnosed problems with old wiring and offered options to proceed. Re-labeled incorrectly labeled breaker box and then quickly replaced 11 receptacles and three ground fault receptacles. Even stopped to remove the end of a broken, rusted bulb in the dining room fixture. Results exceeded my expectations because he was so fast and so efficient. I feel so much safer in my home. Michael is by far the best home-repair professional I have ever worked with and I have built a house and remodeled a house, so I have lots of experience with all of the trades. I will hire him for everything electrical for as long as he is in business. A++
Description of Work: Replaced several receptacles and installed ground fault interrupters in my old home.
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
$79
Response from Michael J Dove
[member name removed], Thanks for your nice review. Mike
Colin & Lori S.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
+ 1 more
Michael is very good about communicating and getting back to you quickly and timely. Once we decided to have the job done they started right away, that was nice not to have to wait for weeks. His team of employees were very professional and friendly and did a great job keeping the house clean while they worked and cleaned up after the job. I would definitely recommend them!
Description of Work: Took out old dated fluorescent lights, flattened out the ceiling and put in LED lighting.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Joyce N.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, remodeling, woodworking
+ 2 more
His crews are amazing. They know exactly what they are doing and were a pleasure to work with. They actually completed the job in half a day, and part of that time was to properly prep our home so there would not be residue and dirt left behind. The house was spotless when the crew left. They show up when they say they are going to show up and they have fair prices. I highly recommend them to others.
Description of Work: Michael updated the lighting in our kitchen and 3 bathrooms and completed other work in our home. He pushed up the ceiling, re-did the crown molding and installed canned lighting.
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
Response from Michael J Dove
[Removed Member Name], Thank you for this nice review. This means a lot to me, and it was a pleasure to work in your home again. Mike
Laura C.
04/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
+ 1 more
I felt very well cared for by the team at Michael J. Dove. Communication and quality are excellent.
Description of Work: Converted our old kitchen ceiling fluorescent lights to recessed LED canned 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
$1,100
Response from Michael J Dove
(removed member name), Thank you for expressing your appreciation for our work. There are many people that use Angie's List as a resource to find committed and responsible contractors. It was our pleasure to do the lighting update for you. Mike
Judy J.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting, remodeling
+ 1 more
I received three estimates. One from a handyman, and two from electricians. Both electricians seemed very knowledgeable and experienced. Michael really paid attention to the details and was also willing to do the finishing work and trim. His price was competitive with the other estimates. Michael arrived on time, taped off the kitchen area and began work. He removed the lights, ballast, etc. and installed 5 recessed lights. He resurfaced the area adding decorative molding. It is now ready for paint. He finished earlier than expected and cleaned up thoroughly. The lights work well and the whole area looks beautiful.. He was a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend him to others.
Description of Work: Replaced four - eight foot fluorescent with recessed lighting. Repaired and resurfaced recessed light "box", added decorative molding.
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
$1,250
Response from Michael J Dove
[Members Name], Just looking at old reviews, thanks for this nice review that you gave our company. It was a pleasure to do your home lighting for you. Mike
Joyce H.
01/2014
5.0
electrician, handyman service, lighting
+ 1 more
Gave estimate. Fair price but we need more extensive electrical work than Michael can handle so we went with a full electrical service company.
Description of Work: Gave estimate.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Glenn C.
12/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
The price was as promised, They honored a lower price that had expired because they were so busy they couldn't estimate the job before the specials final deadline. There was no high pressure sales attempt. As I had planned, I added three additional lights on my own as Mike made no attempt to increase the job in any way. The price for additional lights was not cheap, but it was reasonable. I added lights near the refrigerator and over the sink. Not really needed but nice anyway. They covered every area inside and outside the house where they worked with drop clothes. Plastic was used to contain the interior dust. The workmanship was top notch. There's no way they could have done a better job. The mitered corners are perfect. The paint and plaster coat are smooth and flawless. I love the light fixtures and so does everyone who has seen them. The work transformed an older kitchen into a much more modern one. I would use them again in a heart beat. In fact, I'm going to ask if they can put can lights in dining and living rooms. Overall an excellent experience.
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Service Categories
Electrical,
Lighting,
Handyman Services,
Ceiling Fans,
General Remodeling,
Drywall,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Interior Painting,
Plaster,
Plumbing
FAQ
Michael J Dove is currently rated 4.8 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: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Michael J Dove accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Michael J Dove offers free project estimates.
No, Michael J Dove does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Michael J Dove does not offer a senior discount.
No, Michael J Dove does not offer emergency services.
No, Michael J Dove does not offer warranties.
Michael J Dove offers the following services: Kitchen lighting, LED lighting, electrical work and more. We have the ability to repond and be to your house within 24 hours. Also, we are here for your troubleshooting and consulting needs.
Call for details. We look forward to trying to help service your needs!
Contact information
555 N El Camino Real, Ste A-255, San Clemente, CA 92672