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Wse
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The Verdict

Westside Electric is one to approach with caution. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found a company with solid technical skills but troubling patterns around money and accountability. One homeowner paid $600 for six holes in the wall and a new electrical problem that hadn't existed before. Another was charged $130 for a breaker the crew broke during install. The bright spot is clear: when crews show up for routine work, they're punctual, tidy, and competent. Twenty-four reviewers praised their professionalism, and six mentioned same-day response times. But the red flags are harder to ignore. We found three separate accounts of pricing disputes or broken promises, including one from a former employee alleging the owner avoided filing a workers' comp claim to protect insurance rates. If you need a simple outlet swap and can get a fixed quote upfront, you might be fine. If the job requires diagnosing a tricky problem or spans multiple visits, the risk of surprise charges or scope creep is real enough that we'd suggest getting a second opinion.

If you're hiring for straightforward electrical work with a clear scope, Westside Electric's crews are capable. But if the job involves troubleshooting or multiple visits, insist on a detailed written estimate and document every promised fix before they start.

3 Stories That Stood Out

1. Douglas H.
Yelp | Dec 4, 2017 |

Douglas H. brought Westside Electric in after another crew spent days chasing a stubborn power failure downstairs. He welcomed the new team because they arrived pleasant, moved quickly, and promised to get the power back on. Instead, they diagnosed unsafe wiring and pushed for a full-house rewire; after about four hours they cut roughly six holes in the walls and charged just over $600. That night he discovered outlets upstairs that had been working were now dead. A third company came in, reworked the wiring, and restored power in a few hours — and their fix made clear the holes Westside cut weren’t needed. The technician also promised his boss would call with a rewiring quote, but two weeks passed with no follow-up. The most memorable outcome: he paid just over $600 for unnecessary wall damage and a worsened power situation, and never received the promised callback.

2. David G.
Yelp | Aug 29, 2017 |

David G. hired the company to tie a new AC unit into his home's electrical panel and install a dedicated breaker. During the work the breaker they brought turned out to be faulty, and while installing it they knocked out the 220V dryer breaker. It took several days of tracking down the problem before the crew returned, installed replacement breakers, and then billed him $130 for the dryer breaker they had broken. He walked away frustrated — left without dryer power for days and charged for the part their crew damaged.

3. Michael L.
Yelp | Dec 12, 2021 |

Michael L. hired the company for a solar project and put his faith in Aron, the owner. He trusted Aron's early commitments, but partway through the process he discovered Aron had unexpectedly changed the price and the promises they'd agreed to. He ended up with less work than he had expected and felt the relationship collapse as trust evaporated when terms shifted without warning. The detail that sticks: what began as a trustworthy, personal deal turned into sudden, unexplained changes in price and promise, leaving him frustrated and wary of the company.

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Performance by Work Type

ELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
Panel upgrades and wiring for system readiness.
4.7/5
SERVICE
SERVICE
Repairs, maintenance, and ongoing system support.
4.6/5
SOLAR
SOLAR
Installation, permitting, and grid connection.
5.0/5
BATTERY
BATTERY
Energy storage for backup savings and independence.
N/A
ROOFING
ROOFING
Repair or replacement, before or after solar installation.
N/A
COMPLEX PROJECTS
COMPLEX PROJECTS
Multi-trade installations requiring co-ordination.
N/A

How We Got To Trust Score 72

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Background Check

Serving customers for 11 years

Operating longer than most installers in the market.

BBB Rating

Not BBB rated.

Natural Review Patterns

Reviews were posted naturally over time.

What You Can Expect

01

1. Karen H.
Yelp | Aug 22, 2022 |

Karen chose Aaron and his crew to install solar panels and a solar battery on her home. She discovered a team that worked efficiently and left the site neat, and she appreciated Aaron’s solid knowledge and straightforward honesty throughout the process. He walked her through the available options without applying pressure or trying to upsell, which made the decision easier. Rather than a big national installer, she valued the clear explanations and tidy workmanship—what stuck with her most was that the installer focused on the right solution, not extra sales.

2. Russ R.
Yelp | Feb 16, 2016 |

Russ R. found WSE on Yelp when a GFI outlet in his bathroom stopped working. The company responded within a few hours, and Pat arrived, troubleshooted the fault and repaired it efficiently. Pat also took the time to walk him through options for home security, exterior lighting and solar, answering questions rather than rushing off. He left with a working outlet and a clear, practical primer on upgrades he'd been considering.

3. Christopher G.
Yelp | Sep 15, 2017 |

Christopher G. needed multiple ceiling fans and an electric-vehicle charger for his garage on a typical suburban home and kept thinking of the John Wick “cleaners” scene when the crew arrived. Bryan, William, Seth and Cameron pulled into the driveway exactly on schedule, moved up to the house in near-military formation, then split off to tackle individually assigned tasks in each room. They worked like a coordinated unit, finished far sooner than he expected, packed up their tools and left not a speck of dirt behind. That punctual, surgical efficiency became the defining detail of the job: meticulous installation, clear competence, and an immaculate cleanup. The initial work on the fans and garage charger impressed him enough that he rehired Westside Electric to add a second EV charger, a backyard spotlight and exterior front lighting. He walked away pleased with how fast and professional the team was and with the finished fixtures themselves — and he’s already booked them again for more electrical work.

02

1. Brooke C.
Yelp | Aug 20, 2015 |

Brooke C. recently needed electrical work and, after finding Westside Electrical through strong online reviews, reached out. She discovered a professional crew that worked efficiently and delivered solid, high‑quality results. Their deep knowledge of every part of the job put her at ease and left her confident the repair was done correctly—no quick patchwork or inflated bills like she’d feared from other electricians. She plans to call them again for future electrical issues and is even considering moving ahead with the solar panels her household has been talking about.

2. Larry H.
Yelp | Apr 12, 2017 |

Larry returned from a trip to New York and found his mobile home completely without power. He called Pat that morning; Pat stopped mid-job and arrived at the house within an hour. An Edison tech had already identified a failed master breaker, which Pat confirmed, then called around for the correct replacement part. After a short search he got the part and had the system back up in minimal time. Because the master breaker sat in a communal “tower,” Pat suggested Larry check with the park; Larry submitted the bill to the office and the charge was applied as a credit against his space rent. He walked away grateful that Pat and Westside Electric prioritized the call and fixed the outage so quickly — and that the park ultimately absorbed the cost.

3. Chris S.
Yelp | Mar 7, 2017 |

Chris S. got himself into a bind while doing a home wiring project and called West Side Electric to fix it. Their crew came out and "saved the day," showing up with professional behavior, fair pricing, and solid, careful workmanship to correct the problem. He walked away confident in the repair and will hire them again for future electrical work. The detail that will stick with a prospective buyer: they stepped in to rescue a DIY wiring mistake, fixed it properly, and did so without charging an inflated price.

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1. Rick J.
Yelp | Dec 27, 2016 |

Rick J. prides himself on being selective about who enters his home, so when a late-December electrical problem forced him to pick a contractor he dug into his options. He noticed Westside Electrical had top Yelp ratings and called his two favorites; the first was booked through the year, and Westside sounded busy too — but they promised to make it work. After finishing a job in Newberry Park they swung by his place, arriving presentable and upbeat. In minutes they traced the fault to a short in the attic that had knocked out a GFI, fixing the problem quickly instead of wandering and watching the clock. He added Westside to his contacts for future electrical work; the detail that stuck with him was their willingness to finish another call then come diagnose and resolve his issue the same day.

2. Vicki S.
Yelp | Dec 11, 2016 |

Vicki S. arranged a scheduled visit to her home and found the crew simply amazing. She appreciated the clear advance communication about the arrival window so she wasn’t left waiting. A technician named Pat stepped in and handled everything, allowing her to stay relaxed while the work got done. What stood out was how prompt and personable the team was — and that Pat took care of every detail, leaving a low-stress impression.

3. Douglas H.
Yelp | Dec 4, 2017 |

Douglas H. brought Westside Electric in after another crew spent days chasing a stubborn power failure downstairs. He welcomed the new team because they arrived pleasant, moved quickly, and promised to get the power back on. Instead, they diagnosed unsafe wiring and pushed for a full-house rewire; after about four hours they cut roughly six holes in the walls and charged just over $600. That night he discovered outlets upstairs that had been working were now dead. A third company came in, reworked the wiring, and restored power in a few hours — and their fix made clear the holes Westside cut weren’t needed. The technician also promised his boss would call with a rewiring quote, but two weeks passed with no follow-up. The most memorable outcome: he paid just over $600 for unnecessary wall damage and a worsened power situation, and never received the promised callback.

Long-term Satisfaction

Recent customers rate Wse 4.8 ★

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.

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