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Sanchez Electric has the hallmarks of a dependable contractor, just not a standout one. We found steady praise for their electricians showing up when they say they will, fixing problems right the first time, and charging less than competitors for the same scope. One homeowner hired them for a full house rewire after two other quotes came back sky-high, and the crew finished in a week without unnecessary wall cuts. Another called on a Saturday with no power and had someone onsite the same afternoon. The pattern we saw most often: fast response times paired with courteous technicians who clean up after themselves. Fifteen reviewers singled out their follow-up support, noting that when a circuit breaker tripped post-install or a new question came up weeks later, the team returned promptly and fixed it at no extra charge. The weak spot is consistency. Three reviews describe missed deadlines, radio silence after a quote was accepted, or mid-job demands for more money when the scope hadn't changed. One commercial client praised their attention to detail and budget discipline. One residential customer watched a tech drill into drywall without asking first. (We're not sure which scenario is more unsettling.)
If you value quick turnaround and fair pricing over rock-solid project management, Sanchez Electric will likely meet your needs. Just confirm timelines in writing and hold back final payment until the job is done.
After getting two outrageously high estimates for electrical work, Jeremy S. turned to a referral and brought Gilbert out to inspect the wiring and electrical box. Gilbert confirmed the full rewire Jeremy already suspected, and his crew was able to start later that week and finish within a week. They treated the house with care, doing everything they could to avoid cutting into walls even though some openings were unavoidable. When the dryer later tripped a circuit, the same team came out right away and fixed it with no fuss. He has had no electrical problems since and was very satisfied with the workmanship and the price — what stuck with him most was how little they tore up the house and how quickly they returned to make it right.
Voahangy R. was building a small commercial pie shop in San Jose when a contractor pointed her to Gilbert — and she discovered it was exactly the help she needed. She ended up with a carefully executed solar install: Gilbert and his crew handled the job with close attention to detail, stayed personally involved from start to finish, and kept communication friendly and professional throughout the process. What set the experience apart was how he treated the estimate as gospel — she never paid more than the original quote — and how the team repeatedly went the extra mile to keep her interests front and center. The pricing felt fair for a commercial install, the workmanship felt thorough, and she walked away impressed enough to wish she could give 20 stars. The clearest takeaway: a hands-on installer who honors his quote and sees a commercial project through from planning to finish.
Richard C. hired the company to redo the electrical and hide the wires in his garage, agreeing on a price and a one-day finish. The crew stretched the job to a day and a half and still left it incomplete; the electrician promised to return the next day but then insisted they’d already spent more time than expected and wouldn’t finish unless Richard paid extra. He had already paid before the job was completed and ended up with little leverage — a costly lesson to hold back final payment until the work is actually done.
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Anonomous E. has leaned on Sanchez Electric for years, bringing them back for a variety of indoor and outdoor electrical projects around their home. They ended up treating Sanchez as the household's go-to electrical contact because crews were consistently kind, professional, and charged fair rates. When problems or delays occurred, someone from the company quickly called to explain the situation, which kept projects from stalling. What stood out most were Greg and Gilbert — they offered clear, practical suggestions rather than technical fluff, helping the homeowner make sensible decisions across multiple jobs.
Scott Mullin's company has relied on Sanchez since 2012, calling them in for everything from small jobs to major commercial upgrades. He found them consistently quick to respond, easy to work with, and capable of delivering top-quality results. Over the years no other contractor has matched Sanchez's combination of service, price, and workmanship, and he ended up convincing all the neighboring companies to hire them too — a clear sign that their approach wins repeat business and local referrals.
Richard C. hired the company to redo the electrical and hide the wires in his garage, agreeing on a price and a one-day finish. The crew stretched the job to a day and a half and still left it incomplete; the electrician promised to return the next day but then insisted they’d already spent more time than expected and wouldn’t finish unless Richard paid extra. He had already paid before the job was completed and ended up with little leverage — a costly lesson to hold back final payment until the work is actually done.
Tanya hired Gilbert and his team after a previous customer's recommendation to handle her installation. She found them fast, professional and friendly — they moved quickly through the job and remained dependable at every step. The referral proved accurate: the combination of speed and reliability is the detail she remembers most.
Maya P. reached out for help with electrical issues, and Greg and Gilbert showed up promptly, were courteous, and stayed quick to respond. Greg offered straightforward, practical advice for resolving the problems, avoiding confusion and laying out clear next steps. The pair demonstrated solid technical knowledge throughout the visit, answered questions, and kept the fees reasonable. What stuck with her was Greg’s practical troubleshooting — she walked away with a clear plan and a modest bill rather than uncertainty.
Maria K. found the company through the contractor handling a heating and A/C upgrade at her home. The crew came promptly for the initial appointment, provided a reasonable quote, pulled the permit as requested, and helped clear up technical questions she’d picked up from other electricians. Communication with the installer was hit-or-miss, which made scheduling the actual installation unpredictable, and the team left an outlet disconnected and didn’t fully explain the new panel connections until asked to return. The on-site work itself was serviceable, but what made the experience different was that Gilbert personally showed up to inspect, answer lingering questions, and walk through the issues — his follow-up is what ultimately resolved the remaining problems.
Ana M. requested a free estimate after running into several lighting and electrical problems around her house. She found the technicians professional and courteous, and they quoted a reasonable price for all the work. They helped her choose fixtures that better matched what she wanted, then completed the installations—and when the doorbell kept acting up, they stuck with the job until it worked. What lingered for her was that the crew did more than fix wires: they guided the choices and followed through on the stubborn problem until it was resolved.
Voahangy R. was building a small commercial pie shop in San Jose when a contractor pointed her to Gilbert — and she discovered it was exactly the help she needed. She ended up with a carefully executed solar install: Gilbert and his crew handled the job with close attention to detail, stayed personally involved from start to finish, and kept communication friendly and professional throughout the process. What set the experience apart was how he treated the estimate as gospel — she never paid more than the original quote — and how the team repeatedly went the extra mile to keep her interests front and center. The pricing felt fair for a commercial install, the workmanship felt thorough, and she walked away impressed enough to wish she could give 20 stars. The clearest takeaway: a hands-on installer who honors his quote and sees a commercial project through from planning to finish.
PinkRoses M. had a dishwasher that kept tripping the breaker, so she called the company and a crew arrived the very next day to diagnose and repair the problem. They located and fixed the electrical issue quickly, behaved professionally and politely, and wore masks as a COVID-19 safety measure. She found the price fair and kept the invoice. When neighbors ask about dependable, fast appliance help, she points to the next-day response and the visible safety precautions as the reasons she passed their number along.
Recent customers rate Sanchez Electric 4.7 ★
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.