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Fornoff Electric is a solid pick if you want an electrician who picks up the phone and shows up on schedule. We found dozens of stories about emergency calls resolved in under two hours, including one where Luke and Nick arrived within an hour for a homeowner fresh out of surgery who'd lost power to half her house. They fixed the immediate problem, tested for future issues, and threw in a few preventive repairs at no extra charge. That responsiveness extends to routine work. 125 reviewers specifically praised their workmanship, and we couldn't find a single complaint about sloppy cleanup or skipped details. The one gap is pricing transparency. Ten reviewers said they felt the price was higher than expected, though most added the work was still worth it. Fornoff operates like a small-town shop that knows everyone by name ("used them for 20 years" appears in review after review), so you'll get personal attention, but you won't get the multi-crew scale or digital quoting of a national outfit.
If you need an electrician who'll arrive fast and fix it right the first time, Fornoff is a safe bet. Just get a detailed written estimate upfront so the final invoice matches your expectations.
On Aug 6, 2025, Larry Salit called Fornoff Electric in a panic: power had gone out to half his ranch-style house two days after major reconstructive surgery, and he needed a cold ice machine running to control pain and swelling. Southern California Edison had traced the trouble to inside the house and told him to get an electrician. Within about an hour Luke Fornoff and Nick Martin arrived, looked professional and friendly, and quickly traced the fault to a single wiring issue. They isolated and fixed that root problem, then stayed on site to test and make sure it wouldn’t recur. While working they uncovered several other components that were on the verge of causing trouble and repaired those as well at no extra charge. The job wrapped up in hours rather than the 24–48 hours his insurance-backed service would have taken, for only a bit more than the insurance copay. He came away relieved and impressed that two technicians showed up fast, solved the immediate emergency so his ice machine could run the same day, and proactively fixed other looming issues without nickel-and-diming him.
Sandi Wise has relied on Mark Fornoff for years to care for her older house; on the most recent job she found his workmanship impeccable and his responsiveness outstanding. She discovered he always answers calls and arrives on time. For this visit he brought a colleague, Brandon, who turned out to be a mini‑Mark — punctual, bright, tidy, sociable and just as skilled. She walked away impressed by a small team that delivers clean, on-time work and actually picks up the phone — the kind of dependability that matters when maintaining an older home.
Brandon hired the company for a full electrical remodel on his home and ended up with a flawless result. He singled out one technician, who happened to share his name, for being relentlessly professional—showing up each day, working hard, and delivering meticulous, high-quality work. He also praised owner Mark for staying involved and handling the project with the same level of professionalism. What stayed with him was the crew’s daily grind combined with the owner’s hands-on oversight, which turned a major remodel into a clean, finished job.
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Among the longest-standing installers in the market.
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Reviews were posted naturally over time.
Carlos has relied on Fornoff Electric for many years; instead of the usual Mark, he welcomed Mark’s son Luke and another technician, also named Mark, for the latest visit. They arrived on time, came well prepared and clearly knowledgeable, and carried not only the parts needed but a few extras that he opted to add. Their professional, service-minded approach kept the job smooth and avoided any follow-up trips. After repeated visits over the years, he keeps choosing Fornoff because their crews consistently make him feel like "family" — that personal, prepared service is the detail that stands out.
Deanna Ball has turned to Fornoff Electric repeatedly over the years for electrical work around her home, and she keeps coming back for the same reasons: a family-run approach that treats customers with real care and consistently meticulous, high-quality workmanship. She appreciated that the crew routinely worked her appointments in at the earliest convenience, and she found the technicians friendly, reliable and clearly skilled at their craft. After multiple jobs, she trusts them for virtually any electrical need — what sticks with her most is their readiness to fit her in quickly coupled with the attention to detail in every job.
Sandi Wise has relied on Mark Fornoff for years to care for her older house; on the most recent job she found his workmanship impeccable and his responsiveness outstanding. She discovered he always answers calls and arrives on time. For this visit he brought a colleague, Brandon, who turned out to be a mini‑Mark — punctual, bright, tidy, sociable and just as skilled. She walked away impressed by a small team that delivers clean, on-time work and actually picks up the phone — the kind of dependability that matters when maintaining an older home.
Robert Bonanno has relied on Fornoff Electric for years for his home's electrical needs. He appreciated their fair pricing and steady, quality workmanship, and steered many family members and friends to them because he was never disappointed. He valued that they operate as a family-run business — that personal touch is what keeps him sending referrals their way.
Barbara has relied on Fornoff Electric for more than a decade. She found a family-run company that consistently completed jobs carefully and completely, and she appreciated that the crews were both friendly and efficient — a steady combination that kept her turning to them over the years.
Stephanie Kernochan has relied on Fornoff Electric for several years to handle her home's electrical needs. She discovered a crew that consistently showed up on time, explained problems and solutions clearly, and treated her with genuine kindness, and their workmanship held up every time. After multiple jobs over the years, she still turns to them first whenever something electrical needs attention — a relationship built on reliability and straightforward communication.
Tina Dickinson gave a five-star review after relying on Mark and his company for years. She kept coming back because Mark paired deep technical knowledge with efficient work and consistently attentive customer service. The stand-out detail is the long-term relationship: whenever solar work comes up she reaches out to Mark again, trusting his expertise and quick, practical handling to get the job done.
Brian moved to Thousand Oaks a few years ago and needed to replace a bunch of light fixtures and switches in his ranch-style home. After researching local electricians he chose Fornoff Electric and discovered consistently high-quality workmanship and competitive prices as they tackled a variety of projects over the years. When his daughter needed electrical work, he immediately recommended Fornoff; she has called them back numerous times for follow-up jobs. The detail that stands out is the family’s repeated return to the same crew—several projects, across two households, handled reliably and affordably.
Mel has relied on Fornoff Electric for many years for her electrical needs and keeps coming back. She trusted their work so consistently that she refuses to consider any other contractor — their long track record of service has made them her go-to team for the foreseeable future.
Long-term satisfaction for Fornoff Electric holds steady at 5.0 ★. This is better than 90% of installers we looked at.
Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.