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Josh Frost Electrical Contractor

Electrical, Lighting, Heating and Air Conditioning,

About us

James Frost has been working in San Francisco for over 35 years. He has a wealth of knowledge about the history of electrical installations in the homes of San Francisco that he has imparted to his son Josh over years of training. Capable of all types of electrical installations, we specialize in Victorian and Edwardian homes. We are also experienced in flat screen mounting and home audio installations. We work on residential and small commercial & industrial applications. We take pride in our ability to trouble shoot and correct all types of wiring issues and believe that we can offer the most cost effective approach to any job. History Established in 1978. A father & son team local to San Francisco. We take pride in our work and offer practical, reliable options for every job.

Business highlights

45 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

General electrical contracting in high & low voltage, remodels and repair in residential & commercial buildings.

Services we don't offer

HVAC

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.962 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
3%
3
0%
2
2%
1
5%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 26-50 of 62 reviews

William M.
08/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
See above. Although no actual services were performed, I will not hesitate to hire Josh and his company to perform the work should it become necessary.
Description of Work: I was inquiring about getting an estimate for hard wired smoke detectors to be installed in a three bedroom apartment. I spoke with James' son, Josh, who provided intelligent information to me on what options are available. I am still pursuing a battery operated smoke detector solution, but will likely have to hire Josh and his father to provide an estimate for the hard wired smoke detectors. Josh was professional, knowledgeable and straight forward during our conversation, which I appreciated greatly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Steven M.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Josh did excellent work in a timely manner. Very professional, very courteous, explained what he was doing every step of the way. I would absolutely hire him again.
Description of Work: Switched out dimmers, repaired canned fixtures

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
$335

JOSEPH M.
06/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
James was able to track down damage and repair it. He also cleaned up the installation I had done. (Insured connections were tight, corrosion free and well insulated) P.S. I have used his son, Josh, before and was pleased with his ability to figure out some arcane wiring in a bathroom fan fixture and make it alright. I plan to use them again.
Description of Work: Repaired the installation of a light fixture I had installed.

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
$180

Kenneth J W.
05/2013
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
See above comment overall he was unable to fix our problem.
Description of Work: We were having problems with two light fixtures in our condo - we had two visits from James Frost and from his son. They determined that the switches were defective and replace the switches however tat was not the problem - the fixtures were low voltage and had seperate 'step-down" transformers which were not working - when I had these replaced by a knowledgable electrican they worked just fine.

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

$300

Response from Josh Frost Electrical Contractor
Hi [member name removed], Can you please let me know when we came out to perform this service call? I do not see a record of our visit to you and don't have a record of you contacting us to let us know that the issue was not resolved. We stand behind all of our work and had we known that something we came out to repair was not working properly after our visit we would have come out again to make the proper repair. Please contact me here or on my cell at 415-517-0309 so we can clear all this up. Thanks, Josh Frost

Henry R.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I called James Frost Electricial (spoke with Josh) on Wednesday, 4/3, and he let me know that they were pretty booked up but would see where they could fit me in in the next couple of days. I was informed they had outdoor work and if the rain continued their availability would open up, which it did. We set up an appointment for 3:00 on Friday to repair some electrical switches/dimmers in our hallway that had blown as a result of a broken bulb. Josh called around noon to let me know his time had opened earlier than expected. I let him know he could stop by anytime he wanted since I was home for the day. Josh and James showed up about 45 minutes later. The issue with the swtiches/dimmers was repaired quickly and efficiently. I inquired about another job I had for the future and they were very informative. I was impressed with the fact that they suggested how I could do the electrical repairs on my own, for the additional job, and told me what I needed to look for. However, they were very willing to come back and investigate the additional work if I needed them to. I would definitely use James Frost Electrical again.
Description of Work: I called James Frost electrical because I needed someone to repair two light switches/dimmers that had blown due to a bulb being broken in the lighting track.

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
$235

Johanna J.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
In January of 2012, after contacting a few other companies with poor results, I contacted the James Frost Contractor company. I spoke with his son, Josh and arranged for a free inspections of my grandfather's home, for which Josh arrived promptly. I was concerned that the old house might go up in flames before the week was out. But, Josh was very generous with his time and knowledge, explaining in detail why the house was not the fire trap I had imagined it to be. He gave excellent suggestions on how to bring down the cost of the electrical repairs I would eventually make. He told me to give him a call when I was ready to make the repairs. AND I WILL ABSOLUTELY CALL THE JAMES FROST ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Company... just as soon as grandpa loosen up his grip on the ole purse strings!
Description of Work: I have not used their service yet. Josh Frost came out and gave a thorough inspection of the house. and we have already discussed in some detail what work will be performed when I am ready to proceed.

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

Luci S.
01/2013
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
  + 0 more
The work went well. He was very accomidating and able to get the job done right the first time.
Description of Work: He fixed several electrical outlets that were out. He also worked on a heater.

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
$400

ALISON O.
12/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Josh from James Frost was prompt, efficient, and knowledgeable. He got in touch with me in advance of the appointment so that he'd have the correct parts for the work, and he completed the work quickly and well. For the back yard lighting estimate, he ran through several different options and their approximate costs on the spot. I plan to use James Frost again for the follow-up work. He was also great with my dog.
Description of Work: A grab-bag of jobs--repair a faulty outlet and simmer switch, install new smoke/CO2 detectors, and estimates and advice for other work I want to have done, including installing a new light fixture in my living room and putting in back porch and yard lighting.

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
$350

Keith S.
12/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Josh did a great job. Socket was moved without hassle. Friendly and professional. Very accommodating when it came to coming back later in the day when we were unable to get entry to the unit in the morning.
Description of Work: Moved a wall socket in order to accommodate a wall cabinet installation.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Keith M.
11/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting, home theater design
  + 1 more
Josh promptly responded via email. We subsequently spent a solid hour reviewing the property with James and Josh, outlining our needs and desires, and understanding the various issues and constraints we face moving forward. My wife and I both found James and Josh to be down-to-earth people who were both pragmatic and candid in their assessment and guidance, and we gained a lot of insight from that initial hour together, and which was very value-added for the reasonable $150 expense. They were also very receptive to a collaborative relationship in which we can manage our costs by self-performing certain parts of the work under their general guidance, while relying upon them to carry out the more complex and code-sensitive tasks. Based upon this positive first "assessment" step, we are now mapping the work to be carried out with James and Josh to follow in January 2013, and are very confident of a positive outcome moving forward. We'll post future updates in due course.
Description of Work: We have recently purchased a two-unit Victorian property, circa 1895 original construction, which has gone through several updates over the years. We are quality oriented and also pretty handy, cost sensitive, and looking for knowledgeable and collaborative partners in various skill disciplines to assist us in bring this wonderful property up to its full potential. Based upon the excellent commentary here on AL it seemed like James and Josh would be a good match to our personalities and needs, and we reached out to them.

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

Teresa D.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very satisfactory experience. Josh Frost arrived, he made repairs -- minimum of fuss & reasonable cost in my opinion.
Description of Work: Iron gate to my house that was damaged by a burglar required repairs by a locksmith, by a welder & by Josh Frost, the electrician who finally got everything to work! He responded to my phone call & emails promptly, then fit this repair into a tight schedule. Working diligently, he diagnosed the problem, which wasn't obvious & wasn't what was suggested by previous repair people. He replaced a transformer and adjusted wires so the buzzer-entry is functional again.

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
$175

michael G.
06/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Saved us money by convincing the building inspectors that less work was needed. Were very responsive and helpful during the course of the work.
Description of Work: Rewired our garage, including laundry and furnaces, and kitchens in a two-unit building. Checked and replaced outlets as needed.

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
$10,000

Stephen F.
03/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Needed an electrician to cap off the hard wire for a hot tub. Called James, Josh came, he did the job, case closed. While he was here I also had him check out some malfunctioning outlets, and he fixed those too.He was thoroughly professional and I'd hire Josh (or James) again for any electrician needs I might have in the future.
Description of Work: Worked with Josh, the son of James, and he was flexible and professional. He trouble-shot my electrical problems (capping off a hot tub, fixing various electical outlets) and worked quickly and thoroughly.

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
$100

Dennis H.
02/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The job was done in a highly skilled manner and to 100% satisfaction. I will surely use him again!
Description of Work: I had a need for an extra electrical outlet on a wall that did not have one. I called Jim and he came that same day for an estimate and was extremely professional and polite. We set an appointment to have the work done for the next week. The job was done to 100% satisfaction and I am going to have him work on a few other electrical needs in my home. I can't recommend him enough: skilled, professional and highly efficient and reasonably priced!

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
$200

William C.
01/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I think I found him on Angie’s List. I spent about $350 the last time I used his services. He seemed very knowledgeable. He went ahead and showed me everything he was doing. His price seemed fair. He will be coming out shortly.
Description of Work: I used James Frost Electrical Contractor, two weeks ago. He grounded some plugs that were not grounded and he fixed a wiring issue 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
$350

R G.
11/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great service, both fother and son are very friendly and professional.
Description of Work: They installed 3 quad receptacles and 4 circuits to feed new plugs.

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

Shirley W.
11/2011
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He just wasn?t that interested. He ended up telling us we needed to get a handyman.
Description of Work: He stated he would have to charge us $100 to do the job. He may of thought he was too far from us, but he is not that far from us at all.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$100

JOSEPH M.
09/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
On contacting him by phone,Josh scheduled a date 2 days later to come and work on the problem. H e was about 10 minutes late, but called and kept me apprised of his arrival. He listened to my description of the problem then offered his analysis and suggested repair. I felt confident enough in his ability that I brought up several other electrical issues that concerned me, and he provided analyses and repairs quickly. I am very happy with his services.
Description of Work: Josh tracked down and resolved a wiring problem that I discovered when trying to install a bathroom fan. He also installed GFCI outlets in two bathrooms after we discussed it. There was no pressure; I agreed with his analysis and he quickly did the work. We discussed two other problems I had noticed and he offered to inspect and came up with quick solutions. I Felt reassured by his ability to figure out what was wrong and describe it in terms that made sense. While it ended up costing more that I had anticipated, it was because I added work and was happy to have it done. I would recommend him without reservation.

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
$400

Troy H.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We recently purchased a condo in San Francisco that was built in 1931. There was no washing machine in the condo and the only place suitable for installing one had no electrical outlet. We were also planning a kitchen remodel and needed some electrical work done there. I called James Frost Electrical and Josh, James' son, came out right away and looked at all those things. They came a week later and did the work. They were very professional, courteous, and they really know about the sometimes wacky older constructions in San Francisco. I was so pleased with them that I am using them again in the very near future for more electrical work.
Description of Work: They installed electrical outlets and new 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
$950

Inge D.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were responsive and they did their job well. Their price was competitive.
Description of Work: I used James Frost Electrical 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

Matthew H.
06/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We just bought a 1915 Edwardian and needed some general maintenance performed, from a new dryer outlet to rewiring the doorbell so it actually works! I scheduled an appointment with James on a Wednesday, he came out that afternoon to inspect what I needed done, then came back two days later (per my schedule) and completed everything quickly and professionally. They were very flexible with my schedule, explained what was wrong, fixed what was wrong, then cleaned up when done! I couldn't have asked for a better job done. I will definitely use James Frost in the future.
Description of Work: Upgraded/replaced dryer outlet from three prong to four prong Replaced electrical outlet Replaced/repaired two faulty light switches Rewired and installed new doorbell button

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
$300

William L.
04/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The owner and his son come to my condo at the agreed-upon time and spent a good amount of time listening to my situation and giving me some good advice. They told me that my heaters were really not in bad shape and did not need replacing. They also gave me advice about relocating them. In the end, I decided to leave well enough alone, but should I need electrical work in the future, these are the folks I'd call. I'm confident that they would do the job with integrity and technical competence.
Description of Work: Estimate to replace and/or move electric baseboard heaters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Theresa P.
02/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He was great. He came on time. He gave me the estimate right on site. The work hasn't been done yet but I will most likely give it to him. I had gotten another estimate by email from another company. I felt like he knew what he was doing because he didn't have to go back and get more information; he could just look at something and know how much it was going to be. He was kind of a curmudgeon, a grumpy old man, but I didn't mind it and it was refreshing to get his honest opinion. The price was fair and in line with another estimate. He also told me that I didn't need to do some work that another company had said. I believed what he had to say because what the other guy said was kind of weird and I'd had my house inspected 3 times and nobody caught that it wasn't up to code. My house was built in 1935 and he was very knowledgeable about old houses. He was an expert in the original electric work of the house, which was very helpful.
Description of Work: I got an estimate from James Frost Electrical Contractor for electrical work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Greg M.
01/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overall, I was satisfied with the experience. Mr. Frost and his apprentice (son) arrived within an hour of me placing the call. They were very thorough in their process (investigating wall socket wiring & fuse panels) before reaching the diagnosis and fix. They spent about 1.5 hours on the job. I found them to be courteous & professional and would use them again.
Description of Work: Investigated wiring in wall sockets, pulled wires, etc. in response to inconsistent electric current.

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
$175

Howard C.
11/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Quickly fixed the problem - replaced bad parts.
Description of Work: Electrical circuit not working

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
$155
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Contact information

215 Santa Ynez Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114


Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
9803409
Trade License Locale
California
Trade License Authority
CSLB
Trade License Expiration
01/31/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Phone Wiring

FAQ

Josh Frost Electrical Contractor is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

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

Josh Frost Electrical Contractor accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Josh Frost Electrical Contractor offers free project estimates.
Yes, Josh Frost Electrical Contractor offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Josh Frost Electrical Contractor does not offer a senior discount.
No, Josh Frost Electrical Contractor does not offer emergency services.
No, Josh Frost Electrical Contractor does not offer warranties.
Josh Frost Electrical Contractor offers the following services: General electrical contracting in high & low voltage, remodels and repair in residential & commercial buildings.
HVAC

Contact information

215 Santa Ynez Ave, San Francisco, CA 94114


Service hours

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