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Coastwide Electric reviews
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The Verdict
Coastwide Electric earns your trust the old-fashioned way: they fix things fast, don't nickel-and-dime you, and keep coming back when you need them. One homeowner called them three times in a few weeks (a blown meter after a storm, a dead 240-volt garage outlet, a panel fuse), and the owner didn't charge for two of those visits. Another homeowner couldn't get their microwave to work. The technician found the plug wasn't fully clicked into the outlet, explained why that happens, and refused payment. We analyzed nearly a hundred reviews and couldn't find a single complaint about workmanship, pricing transparency, or follow-up. Forty-seven reviewers praised their post-installation support, and 50 mentioned project management (with only one issue noted). They handle everything from panel upgrades and solar installs to vacuum-charger outlets in hallway closets. If you need someone who shows up when promised, cleans up after themselves, and won't ghost you when the permit gets stuck at PG&E, Coastwide is the kind of contractor you'll keep in your contacts for years.
If you want the cheapest quote in town, keep calling around. But if you want an electrician who'll drive back out for free when your garage outlet dies two weeks after the first job, the premium (if any) disappears fast.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Shelley C hired Coastwide Electric to install solar on her home and came away impressed by how smoothly everything went. She brought a long list of questions; Jeff and Mickey walked her through each one without ever applying pressure, and after shopping around she found their price lower than competitors. The installation itself was straightforward and professional. When the system initially failed to connect to her home internet, Jeff and Mickey personally returned to diagnose and fix the issue, leaving the array fully operational. The detail that stuck with her most was that the installers didn’t just leave after setup — they came back and stayed until the connection worked.
Faisal Jeddy first called them a few weeks ago to repair a malfunctioning fuse in his home’s electrical panel. He ended up with the fuse fixed, two other small issues handled while the crew was there, and a fair bill. After a massive windstorm two weeks later, when the PG&E meter blew up, he called again; the technician arrived immediately and gave practical, expert advice. This week, when the garage 240-volt outlet failed, the same pro showed up and had it working in minutes — and the company didn’t charge for either emergency visit. What stuck with him was having a responsive, reliable local electrician who shows up fast after a storm and handles urgent fixes without adding fees.
M M. had been searching for the right electrician to upgrade an aging 100-amp service and prep the house for future solar panels and an electric car charger, and eventually found Mickey and his crew. They discovered a team that answered calls and texts promptly, arrived on time, and assessed the job quickly — giving clear timelines, costs, and no-nonsense recommendations. Mickey handled the city permit process, inspections, and the PG&E disconnect/reconnect appointments, and kept expectations realistic before the work began. The crew upgraded the service from 100 amps to a modern 200-amp panel, drove two grounding rods to meet code, and pulled circuits in the attic for future solar. They ran a heavy circuit for a garage car charger, installed two multifunction Panasonic bathroom fan/heat/light units with wall switches, pulled power for a heater and air conditioner being relocated to the attic, added an attic light and code-compliant switch, and fitted a new attic fan. While on site they also tidied older issues: repositioned the laundry receptacle, added a garage door opener outlet, replaced four old kitchen can lights with sealed LED spots, grounded the water heater, and pulled a
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Barry C. hired Coastwide Electric a year ago to handle the electrical work for a solar installation on his older home; Mickey coordinated with the roofer and PG&E so the permits and utility connections were taken care of. He appreciated that Mickey walked him and his husband through each step in plain language, listened to their concerns, offered a fair price, and kept them updated during the project. When a new wiring problem tied to the house’s 1960s wiring popped up recently — it affected the hookup for a Smart TV — he called Mickey back. Mickey sent James out within a week; James diagnosed the issue and repaired it immediately. What stayed with him was the combination of careful coordination during the solar install and the fast, customer-focused return visit to fix an aging-wiring problem.
Aashish brought Mickey in over the past couple of years to handle a handful of jobs around his ranch-style home. Mickey tackled the electrical work for a backyard outdoor island and then followed up with other installs, delivering consistently high-quality workmanship. What set the experience apart was Mickey’s exemplary customer-service attitude — a true can-do approach paired with fair pricing — so he quickly became the household’s go-to for any electrical work.
Tonya B. called Coastwide Electric about an ongoing hardwired smoke alarm problem that kept her awake with random beeping. She had Dalton out early on a Saturday morning; he diagnosed the issue, installed brand-new smoke alarms on both floors, and finished the job in under 45 minutes. He also explained what needed to be done to keep the house up to code and walked her through routine upkeep, all while being friendly and straightforward about costs. The beeping stopped immediately, she gained clear guidance on compliance, and she plans to hire Coastwide again for other electrical projects and repairs.