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Ohmic Electric reviews
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The Verdict
We analyzed dozens of reviews for Ohmic Electric and found the same story again and again: Oliver picks up the phone, shows up when promised, and solves problems other electricians either miss or make worse. One reviewer lost power for a week after two contractors failed to fix it, then Oliver arrived the next day, restored the power, and stayed to check every outlet and smoke detector in the house. We couldn't find a single complaint about pricing, and 10 reviewers went out of their way to call his rates fair or reasonable without being prompted. The pattern that sets Ohmic apart is speed paired with rigor. Reviews mention same-day estimates, next-day installations, and jobs finished in "record time," but also thorough safety checks that catch hazards left by previous builders. If you're looking for the cheapest bid in Northern California, you may find one. But if you want an electrician who'll catch a fire hazard behind your wall while installing a bathroom fan, the modest premium is worth it.
If you want an electrician who answers his own phone and treats every job like a safety audit, hire Ohmic. You'll pay a fair rate, not the lowest, but you won't spend a week in the dark or wonder if your wiring will start a fire.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Mollie A. hired Oliver to add an outdoor outlet to her ranch-style home and found his price fair and the work tidy. While installing the new outlet, he discovered an interior receptacle that had been improperly wired and effectively bypassed so it wouldn't trip the breaker — a safety problem she assumes the builder had jimmy-rigged. Oliver corrected the faulty wiring on the spot, made sure everything met safety expectations, and put her mind at ease. She plans to call him again when more electrical work is needed — the standout detail was that the visit didn’t just add an outlet, it uncovered and resolved a hidden hazard.
Darius B. battled recurring power flicker in his commercial building just as the morning market on E Street—next to the library—was about to start. His assistant rang PG&E, and crews swarmed the block, working out of a manhole across the street and lining E Street with trucks, but they never came into the building and ended up shutting power to the block. The lights started flickering again the next day, so he called Ohmic Electric; they walked into the building, diagnosed the problem quickly, and charged far less than other quotes. The flicker stopped, and Oliver from Ohmic proved reliable and competent—Darius now knows exactly who to call the next time the lights act up.
Elia had just moved into a 60-year-old house in Petaluma from a five-year-old apartment when a week-long power outage left them scrambling. After two other technicians couldn't fix it, they called Oliver on a strong recommendation; he answered quickly, showed up the very next day, and called back almost immediately. Oliver and his partner traced and repaired the root cause, then kept going: they inspected other outlets and plugs for safety, hung two new lights (bathroom and bedroom), and finished by testing the smoke detectors. They walked away relieved by the fast, thorough, safety-first approach—power restored, lights installed, detectors checked—and with Oliver's card ready to hand to any neighbor who needs help.
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How We Got To Trust Score 95
Clean Record
Unauthorized Activities
Passed screening
Misleading Claims
Passed screening
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Serving customers for 14 years
Among the longest-standing installers in the market.
BBB Rating
Not BBB rated.
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What You Can Expect
Mychelle F. has known the Strebs for years and runs a general contracting company that hires Oliver Streb repeatedly. She leans on him for everything from last-minute bids to on-site walkthroughs because he answers quickly, shows up on short notice, and turns in competent, complete work. Clients have responded well to his calm, professional manner and his willingness to accommodate their requests when schedules or scopes shift. She finds the negative review baffling and suspects a competitor is trying to damage his reputation — her company has no reason to invent praise for a subcontractor. Oliver will continue to get their business whenever they need a responsive, reliable partner.
Donald J. needed a reasonably priced electrical contractor to troubleshoot issues on a house he was selling. He found a contractor who replied promptly, answered his questions in plain language, and completed the work to a professional standard. The fair pricing plus clear, fast communication smoothed a stressful pre-sale task, and he plans to call them again when the need arises. The detail that stood out was how quickly they responded and how straightforward their explanations were.
William C. hired Oliver from Ohmic Electric to handle the home's electrical work and help with a solar-panel project. He negotiated a very competitive price on the panel system and walked William through the installation process while William and his household did the actual panel mounting themselves. Oliver remained readily available to answer questions and troubleshoot throughout the job, so the DIY portions felt supported rather than risky. The most memorable part was that Oliver combined professional electrical service with hands-on, responsive guidance during a self-install—making the whole project far easier to manage.