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Magnolia Electric & General Building Co

Electrical, Lighting, General Remodeling,

About us

Additional contact name - Ertan Atalay. Award winning.

Business highlights

43 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Complete kitchen & bathroom remodeling, new house wiring, remodeling, lighting, service meter box change, insurance upgrade, rewiring existing home, condo conversion, phone & TV cabling as part of new construction wiring, panel upgrades & recessed lighting.

Services we don't offer

Phone & TV cable at existing system & ceiling fan installation.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

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Reviews

4.889 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
4%
3
2%
2
0%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.9
Showing 51-75 of 89 reviews

Kevin U.
02/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He did a great job. He came back when one item was missed and was very considerate in fixing this.
Description of Work: Ertan fixed an outlet, grounded numerous other outlets, and updated our light switches.

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

NICOLE M.
01/2008
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Ertan performed a timely estimate and his team installed the lights leaving the house clean when they were done. His patch work was nice and I enjoy having the extra light and dimming option. Ertan is a very thoughtful person and a pleasure to do business with. He also helped us with installing new ballasts in some garage lighting and saved us money by not replacing the lights. We will likely use him if we need to do any electrical work prior to TIC conversions because he has a lot of experience and already made several helpful recommendations.
Description of Work: Ertan installed 4 recessed lights in the hallway plus electrical outlets in the house. The lights were put on a three way switch and dimmers. He also patched the ceiling and made thoughtful recommendations regarding the types of lighting units to install.

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
$2,150

JANET C.
01/2008
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They did a good job, on time and prompt finished on time. Vertan was very. I'm calling them back out for back yard lighting.
Description of Work: They put in recessed lighting in my kitchen and also a motion detector lighting by the garage and a timer light by the front door and a closet light.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

Julia P.
12/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was a great experience! We called Ertan and asked to come out and take a look, and he was able to come out the very next morning. He suspected it was a transformer problem, and got it on the way to our appointment. He replaced the one we had, but that didn't fix the problem. He then thought that maybe we needed a stronger one - he ran to the store, was back 10 minutes later, replaced the transformer, and we were in business! We were very excited because we were a bit tired of running back and forth to our front gate to open it. Ertan was very pleasant, did the work quickly, explained what was going on. We are very pleased with the work done.
Description of Work: We couldn't open our front gate from inside our flat, and suspected that there was an electrical problem. Turned out we needed a stronger transformer to get the current between our flat and the front gate going, which was replaced and fixed our problem.

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
$75

Response from Magnolia Electric & General Building Co
YOU ARE RARE PERSON WHO CAN BE HAPPY EVEN WITH A SMALL THINGS. GLAD TO KNOW YOU.

frances J.
12/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything ran very smoothly. Ertan made an appointment to come to my house within a few days of my phone call to him. He arrived on time and did the work. The new switch he installed was faulty. I called him about this, and he showed up on the same day on time, to replace the bad switch.
Description of Work: Ertan installed an indoor switch and an outdoor electric plug. He also installed a timer and outdoor light fixture.

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

Response from Magnolia Electric & General Building Co
THANK YOU, HAPPY TO DOING WORK FOR YOU.

TERRILYNN M.
12/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mr. Atalay was very accommodating with scheduling and requests about the work day: morning household routine (four adults) pets and that I work from home. Everything was cleaned up daily and no mess left behind. He explained everything to my satisfaction and tried avoid more holes in the walls than necessary in addition with placing conduit. He even saved the backsplash in the kitchen (others said it would have to be removed!) Very little furniture had to be moved, which he generally did, and other then a few hours I always had electricity in every room. The only major delay was waiting for page to come out and install the new meter and move the overhead wires to the house. (It took more than a month.)
Description of Work: Had the entire house rewired: old knob and tube replaced, new receptacles added, two fanlights installed, outdoor lights installed, new service panel with upgraded circuit breakers.

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
$14,750

Response from Magnolia Electric & General Building Co
I ENJOYED EVERY MINUTE THERE. GLAD TO KNOW YOU AND REST OF FAMILY. I'LL BRING SOME BISCUITS WITH ME.

PATRICIA K.
11/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We had used Magnolia Electric before and were satisfied with the work. This time we were thrilled with the job that was done. The inspection went fine and the electrical component was signed off. The job was done quickly and efficiently and additional work was performed at no extra cost. Magnolia Electric worked with our contractor and we were more than satisfied with the results.
Description of Work: In preparation for condo conversion, we needed to comply with the inspection report and upgrade some of the electrical work in our 1907 house in San Francisco. The inspection report was very specific and included creating a third box to separate the basement from the two living units in the house. In addition wiring upgrades were necessary along with installation of new switches.

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
$6,000

Response from Magnolia Electric & General Building Co
THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR PUTTING YOUR TRUST ON ME.

BARBARA T.
10/2007
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Ertan prepared the outlets for pre-inspection, and added the necessary plugs and installed under counter lighting and added switch. He moved a plug for microwave access into a wall cabinet. He added a security light to the back yard and installed an electrical outlet outside in back yard. This job entailed working with other contractors and scheduling around the work schedule of both the contractors and my family needs. There was a month break where no work could be done because of tile work to be completed by another contractor and the personal needs of the family. He was reliable and easy to work with. Once the tile work was completed he was able to finish the electrical work quickly. Electrical passed final inspection.
Description of Work: Upgraded outlets (6), added outside plug, added security light in backyard, added outlets for kitchen remodel. Labeled circuit box with additions and rewired kitchen existing plugs and moved where needed.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

ROBERT B.
09/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Mr. Atalay was easily reached by phone. He came to give an estimate within a few days and we scheduled the work in a couple of weeks. It to two days to complete. He was perfect!
Description of Work: Installed lights, wired cable and phone and electricity to new areas.

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
$2,100

EDWARD Y.
09/2007
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
Mr. Atalay was very prompt in responding. He offered to come by the morning after I called him to give me an estimate which he did. He was very polite and professional in every way. I only wish he could have warned me that what I initially wanted would not provide enough light as I feel he should have known this.
Description of Work: Removed old lighting fixture from kitchen ceiling and installed six small recessed lights. I didn't feel that the six lights gave off enough light; the kitchen was much too dark for me. Mr. Ertan Atalay, the owner of the business, offered to return the following week to add more lights. He placed three florescent lights on top of the cabinets in the back. This solution did provide enough light to brighten up the kitchen. The only problem is that the florescent bulbs are visible from a distance, although they cannot be seen while in the kitchen. I have to find a way to make the bulbs invisible. I should add that Mr. Atalay did not charge me for the labor for installing the florescent lights claiming that he thought that was only fair since I wasn't satisfied with the original work.

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

RUSSELL B.
08/2007
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Ertan is great. He gave an honest estimate (more than I can say for everyone else who competed for the project) and was able to begin work soon after accepting the job. He can think creatively and problem-solve his way out of any situation. All work was performed as promised and always to the highest level of quality. He was always happy to help out with any miscellaneous electrical work that was needed - moving an outlet, wiring heaters, changing switches, etc. Having him on the work site was always a pleasure. Highly recommended.
Description of Work: Ertan bought and installed recessed ceiling lights throughout the unit as well as the new circuits needed to run them. Fire code in San Francisco is much more strict than elsewhere, and he himself built the code-required fireproofing boxes in the ceiling. We went to the store together to pick the exact model of light and trim, and from there he handled buying all parts and equipment necessary directly from the supplier.

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
$9,600

KERRY H.
08/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went extremely well. They were on time, efficient and did the job right the first time. They also did a great job of cleaning up after the work.
Description of Work: Ertan and Jim performed various projects in my house including installing an electrical outlet, moving an overhead light to over the sink in the bathroom, moving and electrical outlet and a few more jobs.

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
$800

DORAN T.
07/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
There was one person doing the work and it took him about 1 hour. They do charge by the hour for this type of service and they have a $150 minimum fee.
Description of Work: I had them install two new light fixtures that I purchased from another company. They did remove the old fixtures 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
$150

Sharon W.
07/2007
5.0
lighting
  + -1 more
I first called just to have the bedroom lights installed. Ertun was accommodating with his schedule, showed up promptly, did a great job with the installation. I then asked his assistance in choosing replacement under the counter light fixtures. 2 days later he brought back samples and 2 days after that he showed up promptly and replaced the fixtures. He was prompt, courteous and did a great job. I would definitely use him again.
Description of Work: Installed bedroom wall sconces (electricity was already installed). Replaced under the cabinet kitchen 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
$700

MARGARET C.
06/2007
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
2 weeks ago Ertan gave me an estimate ($550 and 4 hours of work). Last week I found and purchased lights I liked, sent him an email, made an appointment for this morning, and today it took him and his assistant exactly 4 hours to do all the work. He is friendly, easy to work with, careful to put plastic down and clean up any debris, and I'll be calling him again next time I need an electrician.
Description of Work: All the work was done in my bathroom. Ertan removed 2 ugly light fixtures and 1 loud ceiling fan, installed one new light fixture (a $25 Basisk Ikea light) in a different part of the ceiling, patched up the other 2 holes, and installed a much quieter fan/light combo ($98 from another home improvement store) where the ceiling fan used to be.

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

Lisa M.
06/2007
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Our experience with Ertan was fantastic. He was prompt and efficient, and through every step of the process suggested creative ways for us to do things without wasting money. He went above and beyond what he was expected to do, such as patching walls and popping in lighting trims. His pricing was very reasonable and the final bill was right on his estimate. We highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Ertan installed recessed lighting (housings and trims) and wall sconces, rewired and grounded several outlets, and moved junction boxes for 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
$4,000

Response from Magnolia Electric & General Building Co
IT WAS MY PLEASURE TO WORK FOR YOU. WISHING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE HAPPY DAYS IN YOUR NEW HOME.

EMILY Q.
05/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Ertan showed up exactly on time for both the estimate and the actual work. I think he might have showed up early every time but waited outside until he was supposed to arrive so he wouldn't disturb us. He helped us figure out where the easiest and most cost effective places would be to add outlets. The work took about twice as long as he had anticipated but he nonetheless stayed true to the estimate. I will certainly hire him again next time I need electrical work. He even called a week later to make sure everything was working out properly.
Description of Work: Ertan installed four new outlets in a 1906 condo and distributed them among our available circuits to help distribute the electrical load.

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

DAVID M.
05/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I have had trouble with Lutron dimmers burning out on one circuit in my kitchen. I replaced the last one myself and it burned out. I called Magnolia and they came that same day at 6 pm. A new switch was installed and it burned out promptly. The circuit was checked for shorts and none were found. Other electricians have tried to solve this problem and failed, so the mystery remains. Magnolia was very thorough and spent a long time (over an hour) with this problem and finally installed another brand of dimmer switch which works fine. I expected a higher charge for all the time this took, but was charged the regular service charge and the new dimmer was great. Very polite, friendly, personable man.
Description of Work: Replacing 3 way dimmer switch.

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
$125

Elizabeth R.
05/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Ertan was available quickly and gave me an accurate estimate. He was professional, on time, and did a great job hanging my chandelier. I was completely satisfied with the quality of his work and would highly recommend him.
Description of Work: Ertan installed a chandelier in my bedroom as well as a dimmer switch.

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
$170

Becca P.
05/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called Magnolia Electric (Ertan) and they in turn referred me to a general contractor. Their bid was affordable and the men were personable and helpful. I do not know exactly what portion financially was electrical so the 6K above was a guess. However, I am confident that Magnolia Electric gave us a good deal. We passed inspection, which was a big deal in our circumstances. He also helped us with some extras for which he did not charge. He did a top notch job all around on the work he did for us, and we would use him again. I highly recommend him!
Description of Work: We are converting a Tenancy in Common into condos and had an extensive list of things required by the city to meet codes for condominiums. The main electrical ones were to add several circuits in the kitchen, and run lines down the side of the house. We also had to install lighting, find some permits for previous work done, move some outlets, and miscellaneous other things.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

ALI J.
04/2007
3.0
appliance repair, electrician
  + 0 more
Ertan came promptly first time I called and gave an estimate. We decided that I'll call him back after I buy the dryer. After a couple of weeks, called him multiple times, but he never got back to my messages. He should have called back if he was not interested anymore.
Description of Work: Wanted to install a 240V dryer line from main meter to 2nd floor.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
4.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Magnolia Electric & General Building Co
FIRST EQUIPMENT WAS READY. SECOND 4 WEEKS SOUNDS BETTER, AND MOST OF ALL WORKING HABITAT THERE NOT SAFE AT ALL AND FINALLY I AM JUST A HUMAN WHO NEEDS SOME VACATION.

NIKKI V.
04/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did awesome work. They were very clean, quick and very fair pricing.
Description of Work: They put in a new main 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
$3,200

Danze Y.
03/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Ertan is a very honest and pleasant man. His work was efficient and he cleaned up afterwords.
Description of Work: Ertan diagnosed a problem I was having with lights that were not working and fixed it. He also removed some under cabinet lighting in my kitchen. Installed new switches and provided light bulbs. He also prevented me from spending more money then I had to.

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
$125

GREG R.
03/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent. Ertan is an excellent problem solver. He ran into a problem (unusual situation) and quickly figured it out. He was quick, clean and did the work the right way.
Description of Work: Ran an electrical line to an area where electric blinds are to be 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
$150

WILL V.
03/2007
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This was a completely positive experience. Ertan is committed, knowledgeable, thorough, and follows through on every detail. And, perhaps most importantly, his services were very fairly priced (I shopped around quite a bit). I have a very old house with completely out dated electrical equipment. Ertan did an excellent job of assessing my needs and working with me to develop a plan. And, when I occasionally changed course in the middle of the project, he was patient and didn't take these instances as an opportunity to gouge me for higher fees (come on, we've ALL seen contractors do that before). We updated more than a dozen outlets, ran new circuits, equipped my closet with new lights, and updated the lighting outside. It was a medium sized project, and took about 5 days (he had an assistant for part of the time). Finally, and perhaps most importantly, he's just a really good guy. If all contractors were this pleasant to work with, my life would be a whole lot easier right now.
Description of Work: A wide range of electrical upgrades to my 1911 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
$4,200

Contact information

534 N Civic Dr #D, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

magnoliaelectric.org

Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured
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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
General Remodeling,
Ceiling Fans,
Appliance Repair,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Phone Wiring,
Homebuilders

FAQ

Magnolia Electric & General Building Co is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Magnolia Electric & General Building Co accepts the following forms of payment: Check
Yes, Magnolia Electric & General Building Co offers free project estimates.
No, Magnolia Electric & General Building Co does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Magnolia Electric & General Building Co does not offer a senior discount.
No, Magnolia Electric & General Building Co does not offer emergency services.
No, Magnolia Electric & General Building Co does not offer warranties.
Magnolia Electric & General Building Co offers the following services: Complete kitchen & bathroom remodeling, new house wiring, remodeling, lighting, service meter box change, insurance upgrade, rewiring existing home, condo conversion, phone & TV cabling as part of new construction wiring, panel upgrades & recessed lighting.
Phone & TV cable at existing system & ceiling fan installation.

Contact information

534 N Civic Dr #D, Walnut Creek, CA 94597

magnoliaelectric.org

Service hours

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