Richard Olinger Electric reviews

Marcie E. had hired Richard Olinger Electric a few years earlier and, happy with that job, called them back for more electrical work at her home. A technician named Lucy arrived promptly at 8:00 a.m. and went straight to the task. She talked through the plan, explained each step in clear, plain language, and carried out the work with steady professionalism. The most memorable parts were the punctual start and Lucy’s clear, patient explanations — details that made the repeat visit feel effortless and reliable.

Gina D. first hired Richard Olinger Electric for a small electrical job years ago and kept Rick’s number in her contacts ever since. When she reached out again, she found the same combination of fair pricing and easygoing professionalism that made her save his name: Rick quoted a reasonable price and made the whole process painless, while his right-hand, Lucy, arrived on time, greeted her warmly, and dove straight into the tasks that needed doing. She walked away impressed by the team’s punctuality, competence, and plain-old trustworthiness, and she still plans to call Rick first for any future electrical work.

Steven has worked with Rick and his team for years, hiring them for projects on two different homes and continually coming back when new work was needed. He trusted them because they stayed friendly and upfront about pricing, with estimates that felt transparent and very reasonable. The installations consistently turned out high-quality and finished neatly, and that consistency across two homes is what made him keep choosing them. After multiple projects over the years, he still relies on Rick first when something needs attention — especially for clear pricing and tidy workmanship.

Albert M. rarely writes reviews, but after years of calling Richard Olinger Electric for work around his home he made an exception. What began as routine service calls turned into a dependable relationship because the crew blended top-tier skill with a warm, family-like presence—professional, talented electricians who treated his house like their own. He kept going back not because of one standout job but because their competitive pricing paired with consistently exceptional workmanship made them the obvious choice whenever electrical issues came up. The detail that stayed with him was how comfortable and confident the team made him feel: skilled tradespeople who are welcoming as they work, so he now reaches for their number first whenever something needs fixing.

Katie S. brought Richard Olinger back for a second job at her home just two years after the first, which speaks to the trust she put in him. She had Rick and his crew swap every interior fixture to LED cans and replace three bathroom ceiling/exhaust fans. They showed up on time, worked cleanly and efficiently, and kept the place tidy while remaining friendly throughout the project. In an industry where dependable, honest tradespeople feel rare, she valued a team that returned and delivered punctual, professional work twice in as many years — the reliability and spotless cleanup are what stuck with her.

Rachel has relied on Richard Olinger Electric for years, hiring Rick for her own electrical projects and repeatedly sending him to clients, friends and neighbors. He repeatedly delivered honest, efficient, and knowledgeable service, approaching each job with meticulous care and attention to detail. The people she referred to him ended up very satisfied, which led her to keep trusting him with both personal work and referrals. What stands out is the combination of technical skill and integrity—jobs finished properly and handled with care—so she keeps sending business his way.

Steve in Oceanside contacted several electricians on Yelp and ended up choosing Richard Olinger Electric to upgrade his home from 100-amp to 200-amp service so he could run two EV chargers and prepare for future solar. He and Richard discussed the project over a few weeks by email, text and phone; Richard answered questions quickly, gave a middle-of-the-road bid without overpromising, handled the permits, and scheduled the work across three days. On site, crew members Rick and Billy stayed professional and personable — patient as Steve, a retiree, watched the work and asked questions along the way. The new panel looks good and performs as promised: he can now charge both EVs at once while the AC and pool equipment run, and the spa pump that used to trip the breaker no longer does. He strongly recommends Richard Olinger Electric, and the lasting detail he keeps coming back to is that the team fixed the breaker problem while staying responsive and unflustered throughout the job.

Nicolas called when a breaker kept tripping and a couple of outlets were acting up in his ranch-style home. Rick arrived within 30 minutes, diagnosed the tripping breaker, installed a new interior outlet, and repaired a flaky outdoor receptacle. He handled only the necessary repairs, kept the visit professional, and didn’t push any upgrades or extras. In the end he had circuits that stopped tripping, a new indoor outlet, and a safe outdoor outlet — the memorable part was the fast response and straightforward, no-frills service that fixed the safety issues without extra cost.

Holly H. brought the crew in to handle several electrical updates around her home, and Justin and Billy arrived professional, worked quickly, and finished the job without fuss. They suggested smarter switch locations and made small adjustments to leave the wiring ready for any future lighting upgrades. When a minor issue appeared a week later, Rick showed up promptly and corrected it. She appreciated the practical suggestions and fast follow-up, and walked away with a neat, future-ready setup that saved her from likely headaches down the road.