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Why Should I Hire Express Electrical Services?

We have been serving Los Angeles and the surrounding area since 1982, and are one of the most highly rated electrical contractors in Southern California. All our electrical contractors are licensed, trained, and experienced. From same-day repairs to an emergency response in 60-90 minutes (and 24/7 availability), customers can depend on our promptness, courtesy, and professionalism. Live operators are always standing by to take your call. A full range of electrical services is available, including installation, repairs, re-wiring, remodeling, and automation; our Los Angeles electrician will even install air conditioners, kitchen appliances, lighting fixtures, smoke/CO2 detectors, and EV chargers. In addition, discounts and other opportunities to save are available.

Are You Licensed?

Yes. Our contractor’s license number is 992260. This licensure covers the following aspects of the California Code of Regulations:

C-10 – Electrical Contractor: Authorizes us to place, install, erect, or connect electrical wires, appliances, fixtures, and other components that transmit, transform, or utilize electricity.
C-20 – Warm-Air Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Contractor: We can legally install, maintain, and repair electrical wiring and components serving warm air heating systems.
B – General Building Contractor: We can address the electrical needs of any sheltered structure built or under construction, and can work with framing or carpentry contractors.
C-36 – Plumbing Contractor: Our electricians can work with plumbers to install electrical wiring and fixtures in bathrooms and other rooms water is present, installing GFCI outlets and other safety features.

In addition, we are fully bonded with Suretec Indemnity Company and have workers’ compensation insurance through Hartford Fire Insurance Company.

Can You Work in My Home?

Yes. We provide residential electrical installation, repair, upgrades, and more. Our electricians in Santa Ana, Riverside, and beyond are experienced helping homeowners with wiring and electrical panels, and can install ground fault circuit interrupters and upgraded service panels. Able to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, Express Electrical Services can provide you with security lighting and whole house surge protection as well. If you are the owner of the home, contact us directly, but if you are the resident of an apartment unit or a tenant, landlord approval is required before we can provide any service.

Which Areas Do You Serve?

Express Electrical Services works with customers anywhere in Southern California. We serve:

For service in Southern California, call us at 323-727-7799 or request service directly from us online.

Will I Need to Get the Electrical Components for My Repair? Or Do You Provide Them?

We provide everything needed to complete an emergency electrical repair. Aside from state-of-the-art tools and equipment, our vans are stocked with all the electrical parts and components we need. That means our electricians can fix any electrical problem quickly, and get it all done during the first visit.

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Express Electrical Services

Donna Shelden

23:35 16 Jan 19

Rob was very helpful and professional. He checked the light ballast to verify that it was working properly, replaced the fluorescent bulbs and recommended some different size that work better than the ones that I have currently. He also fixed a porch light that had been installed incorrectly. Rob is a great person and I truly appreciate his work.

JANE LUU

01:49 05 Jan 19

I have used Express Electric Service 3 times in the last 3 years. I like it very much. (1) Always had a person to answer the phone each time when I called in anytime. (2) Responded very quickly or scheduled an appointment responsibly. (3) Completed the job quickly, high quality, and long-term warranty. (4) Resolved the root cause. (5) Tried to keep the ordinal (same) technician for my house in each service. (6) Raul Gomez is very professional, knowledgeable, high technical, responsible, good attitude electric technician. I like this kind of business. Thanks Express Home Service for the great service!

Ellen Leggett

21:45 04 Jan 19

Alex K was extremely personable and competent and restored power in my family room promptly. Even more important, the customer service was outstanding. A real person— cheerful and upbeat - answered my first call and scheduled a visit promptly. Follow up call and emails made me feel secure as this was my first time using this company. But the BEST was getting a text message complete with photo and bio of my technician before his arrival. Wow! This company is in tune with what customers need.

FRANKIE SALAUSA

01:39 28 Dec 18

Robert & Daniel was so awesome. Robert answered all our questions and gave us the best possible options to help us. Great Electrician and Great Person. He helped us so much and restored our power. They deserve a bonus/raise!!

Mark Flores

03:27 21 Dec 18

Oren was very knowledgeable. He was able to diagnose our electrical problem very quickly. He presented various options and the cost for each one. The prices were high but we were confident that Oren was well equipped to fix the problem. He was also available to answer additional questions and provide effective solutions. I would definitely consider using Express Electrical Services again.

ted shimizu

01:07 14 Dec 18

I was surprised with the pricing structure. The service cost was $1258. This is about $400/hour for Oren. Oren worked tirelessly until the job was done. Thanks to Oren, our life continues without much stalled time.We are grateful for the timely response to fix the short in the receptacle. We will invite him back to take care of our needs in the future. He is a good technician and a gentleman. Than you for the service.

Ronald Thompson

15:09 11 Dec 18

Our home had electrical emergency and Express Electrical Services was called and within 1 1/2 hours they were on site making an estimate of the problem and begin the work that day. They worked long hours on the entire weekend finishing on Monday. They were polite, respectful and pleasant. They answered out questions and explained clearly what was needed. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services to anyone requiring repairs of electrical problems.

Mark Vannuki

01:14 08 Dec 18

I had an emergency electrical repair that needed immediate attention and Express came through with flying colors! I couldn’t be happier with every step of the process...from the dispatcher who took my call early in the morning (7 a.m.) and the confirmation text which I received shortly after my initial call. The confirming text showed me a picture of the driver which is a much appreciated service! I have never had an in-home vendor go to this level of service. My service rep was Oren and he arrived on time. I explained the severity of the problem (the rain had caused an in-floor socket to smoke and was cause for alarm that we had a serious issue. He immediately confirmed the exact nature of the problem, identified 5 different scenarios to fix the situation and explained each one of them thoroughly. He was always careful to wear protective booties when the house, he cleaned the work area immaculately and fixed the entire problem to perfection. Oren also labeled my circuit breakers for me which was an added bonus. I will use Oren and Express Home Service for future electric, plumbing and heating A/C projects and will confidently recommend him and the company to my friends and family! Thanks Oren and Express!

Tiffany Wang

20:50 26 Nov 18

Wallace is the BEST!! Spent 3 hours last night trying to figure out the wiring when I changed a new outlet (3 top outlets controlled by 1 switch). Failed miserably. Called Express Electrical Service and they were able to send an electrician the very next morning. Wallace was the absolute most knowledgeable and professional electrician! He knew what the issue was right away, and not only that, but took the time to explain to me what I did wrong. He was sweet, patient, friendly, and professional! I’m 100% happy with the service he provided and will definitely be recommending Express Electrical Service company to friends and family! Thank you, Wallace!! 😊

Moses Pascua

06:30 21 Nov 18

Very professional in everyday. Carlos and Danny were courteous, and explained in detail what and how repairs were to be done. Communicated and answered any questions as well as giving advice for a more safe environment to live in regards to electrical issues. Quality work by these 2 expert electricians. Cleaned up and left our home clean. Trustworthy and both work well and fast, but making sure the job was done right. Extremely satisfied and highly recommend Carlos and Danny. Thank you both, our new electric oven operates with the power, wiring and correct voltage you both installed. Job well done!

Robert Otis

05:51 21 Nov 18

Bernie did a fabulous job. We had a serious problem with our outside lighting. This is a large building where we must have outside lights. He worked very hard. He tested everything. He found the problem. He fix the problem. And, we couldn’t be happier.

Bernadine Christian

21:21 20 Nov 18

I called Express Electrical services to correct a short in my recessed lights, and hang my dining room chandelier. Right from the beginning, I had a great experience getting this job done.Wallace and Lamar are a prompt, efficient and polite duo. Wallace was quick on the job, extremely knowledgeable, not at all loud or disruptive and cleaned up after the job very well. Thank you both very much.

Dark Sage

00:05 11 Nov 18

Art is awesome. He showed up on a Saturday afternoon and got us up and running in a couple of hours with options to make our overall home electrical better. I will be using them again.

Bradford Barrett

19:02 10 Nov 18

I’d never thought of using Express Electric but heard about them on the radio. I was so pleased to learn they work weekends no problem! What? That was my surprise. So, appointment was made and the day of service I also got a nice follow up reminder call. The technician showed up as planned and on time and his name was Jacob. He was in uniform, was friendly and as honest as they come. He remedied my electrical issue and was helpful in showing me what he troubleshooted. If Jacob is reflective of the entire team at Express, I must SHOUT OUT “CALL EXPRESS ELECTRIC AND NO ONE ELSE!” - Brad B. Westwood

Dierdre Murphy

05:45 02 Nov 18

Express Electrical Services did a great job on our repairs. We did not know what our exact issue was as power was on in half the house and out in other half. I contacted this company and they were prepared to come out the same day. We opted for next day and Oren came out the following day bright and early ready to work. I was nervous that the issue wouldn’t be found but Oren found it and tackled the issue. I would highly recommend this company. Superb customer service.

Virginia Moralde

17:50 23 Oct 18

First of all they were very professional, and quick to respond. I had to change out my electrical panel and they completed the job within the time they stated and had SCE out to inspect that day. Robert Duran was the lead person, and was so great at explaining every step of the way. Jose and Daniel were awesome as well. Very polite and helpful. I would highly recommend Express Electrical Services.

Richard Hauer

23:15 20 Oct 18

Bernie responded quickly to our call on a Saturday. He arrived on time and quickly scoped the problem presenting all options to me. He is knowledgeable and works fast. I will be using him again soon on another project.

Kacee Geoffroy

00:34 20 Oct 18

They were friendly and more than accommodating! We got a confirmation within min of when our technician was to arrive. They sent a text with his name, picture and bio which made me feel really comfortable knowing who was coming. Rob arrived and was so pleasant and professional. He informed me of our issue and was thorough in confirming what was wrong. Two electricians came before him gave us more more expensive non necessary “fixes” to the issue. We would hire them again any day!

Deborah Escalante

03:06 19 Oct 18

Alex.K was professional, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable about my electricity needs. He came out the next day after half of my home power shut off. He took the time to explain every detail so I had a good understanding of what was needed, and presented it to me in ways I could easily understand. I needed to upgrade my entire panel and relocate it to meet city code. I never felt rushed whenever I asked questions or needed clarification. Alex.K made sure he didn’t leave me without a running fridge (he connected an extension cord so my food wouldn’t go bad, and he taped it to my floor to prevent anyone tripping) and followed up with me the next day, just as he promised. He also called me the evening before he was scheduled to work to confirm his arrival time, which was exactly the time he said it would be. Because I had a clear understanding of what the job entailed, I was able to work from home and still be available so he could keep me updated about every step of the job as they advanced throughout the day. After the amazing job he and his team did, he made sure I checked all the switches on my own and then reviewed everything with me section by section, and the final invoice was exactly as promised. There are no games with Alex.K! He assessed and delivered in a prompt, professional manner! I would absolutely 100% recommend Alex.K to anyone in need of electricity services. Thank you, Alex.K!!

Angel Escobedo

01:47 14 Oct 18

I was very pleased with the service provided Express Electrical Services. Jesse was very informative of the trouble I was having. He assessed the situation, showed me all the options I had, and didn't pressure me into choosing any of the options, he allowed me to think it over and choose what was best for me. He's work ethics are very admirable and I was pleased with the job he did. He even painted the panel, something he didn't have to do. I would recommend Express Electrical Service...And of Course Jesse Hernandez!

Seyhak Som

19:27 09 Oct 18

I had to chance to experience really great customer service from Express Electrical Services. Having found them on Google, I had given them a call and their customer service was very friendly. I wasn't sure what was wrong with my outlet as it had smoked one random day and stopped working, of course. They sent out a pair of technicians, Wallace and Lamar. Although I only had trouble with one outlet, they went ahead and inspected all the outlets I had to see if the damage could have spread. Sure enough, I had a total of 3 outlets that had the issue. They were able to sort out the issue within a few hours and the fact that their work is warrantied, this makes me feel very confident in their workmanship and excellent service. I would honestly recommend this company to others, especially Wallace and Lamar.

P Tree

19:15 05 Oct 18

Jacob came in to do an estimate for me on recessed lights and he was so detailed. He even went up to my attic and checked everything so he can get me a more accurate quote. Very friendly and professional.

Michael Williams

01:28 26 Sep 18

I am very happy with the work done by Wallace and Lamar. The work was done very quickly and they did a great job. Wallace was very nice and explained what he was going to do. I would recommend Wallace, Lamar and Express Electric.

Jerri Goldenberg

17:05 30 Aug 18

We had the most wonderful experience yesterday with your electrician named Danny. He was knowledgeable, courteous,and very thorough in the work provided. This is the kind of customer service we strive for when something happen So! Kudos to your company for hiring such great employees!

Jamil Khan

03:42 23 Aug 18

I had an electrical emergency and had to call express electrical services. They sent an electrician Alex. K immediately and he looked at the problem and provided me the various options to fix the problem. He was very detailed in giving me various costs for each option and the amount of work involved. He also found replacement parts after scouting for 2 hrs in various places. Alex. D did a tremendous job of not only fixing the issue same day and he explained me what to do as a best practice as a home owner going forward. He educated me on the nuances of how the breaker works and it was a great learning experience for me and he opened my eyes on various aspects of how everything works. He is definitely a start for this company. I am happy customer who will always use their services just for the people like Alex. K

Jennifer Douglas

02:48 17 Aug 18

If I could give Rob 10 stars, I would! I could not have been happier with Rob’s service from Express Electrical! Last night, I lost power in my bedroom and after some of my attempts to troubleshoot failed, I called Express. They were able to get me an appointment the next day, at my convenience. The wonderfully kind dispatch agents gave me a two hour window and called me twice to update me on the arrival time and to let me know whom I should expect. When Rob arrived, he was quick to get to work. He answered all of my questions along the way, helping understand his process and the problem. Within 45 minutes, he was able to identify the problem, give me 3 options for repair, and fix the problem. Overall, Rob was efficient, knowledgeable, and very pleasant whilst Express was quick, responsive, and transparent! I’ll definitely be calling Express and requesting Rob for any future electrical work!

D A

01:18 14 Aug 18

I hired Express Electrical on a Saturday night to troubleshoot and repair electrical problems my handyman found when I wanted all electrical outlets and switches replaced in my 40 year old condo. Rob with Express arrived the next morning— on a Sunday. The price was much more than I anticipated, but I’m extremely satisfied with the service. I could have found someone to repair it at a lower cost, but I wanted it done RIGHT and there were various problems that needed remediated. I had faith Rob would fix everything. He arrived when he said he would, he was thoughtful, thorough, and explained what needed to be done. He took a long time evaluating the problems before he calculated the quote. He also installed canned lighting in the bedroom which was an add on to my original request. I will use Express in the future and I will ask for Rob. I now have peace of mind. Great Job!!

Justice Narisma

02:59 12 Aug 18

Nobody wishes to have an electrical emergency on a day in August especially in the San Fernando Valley. Good thing we were able to get hold of Express Electrical Services right away. We were fortunate to have Alex.K deal with our problem. He explained clearly what the issue was and gave us options to solve our problem. He was very knowledgeable and professional. He was by himself but got the job done in a timely manner.

l chavez

20:45 02 Aug 18

A great experience. Right on time. Same day service. All my worries gone! Raul was not only professional but took the time out to explain everything I needed to know. Raul G. Was friendly and answered every question I had with great patients. I definitely would recommend this company to anyone who needs an electrician.

Donna Wennerstrom

21:38 30 Jul 18

FINALLY! A company that delivers excellent customer service, outstanding technicians and top notch products. I was in a real bind with my air conditioner situation and the guys at Express bent over backwards to get my air up and running. Once the appointment was made the tech called me ahead of time to go over what was needed and called again the day of the appointment to let me know exactly when he would arrive. Once he did he was professional and got right to work. I now have an amazing system that works like a dream! I can’t thank Express enough. This is how to become successful follow their lead. This company is spot on!! Thank you Express!!

Jerose Castillo

00:48 20 Jul 18

They are very accommodating and sent their techs even with a short lead time. The Tech (Robert) that did the troubleshooting was very nice and identify the problem immediately. The diagnostics was very clear and precise. He also make sure that the wire that was installed on our property is standard and ensure that this is not the root cause of the problem.

Elizabeth verduzco

05:36 19 Jul 18

Let me first start and say this.. I am utterly the happiest I could be! Thanks to Ken For his amazing service and attitude. Express home service came to my home after 6pm on one of the hottest days and helped me and my kids out. Ken the master electrician explained everything he was doing to fix my faulty wiring in my home. He actually explained to me and opened my eyes to the danger I had in my old home. Great service and work well done. I highly recommend if you ever lose power in one of the hottest days these guys are who you call. I’m so happy I have my air conditioner back and my WiFi.

Stacy Del Monte

18:13 14 Jul 18

I called on a Friday evening at 5 PM as I needed an electrician out to my mothers house, it was an emergency. The wiring was faulty and Robert got out there and made sure my moms house was safe for the evening and then came back the next two days and finished the job. Very professional, friendly and kept me in the loop entire time. He took care of my mother like I would have, he was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend him! Thank you Rob!

Kristine Potter

06:16 07 Jul 18

Alex.K was very knowledgeable. He made repairs that he said he was going to do. He stayed really late past 11pm to complete the job. He cleaned up after himself and was conscious of my dog not escaping the yard. Would use him again for sure. Ladies in the office were super friendly and gave me updates as to Alex's arrival.

Wayne Wiley

04:28 28 Jun 18

I stumbled onto this company, and am very grateful that I did. Jacob came out and gave me an estimate immediately. I almost fell over, but I was so impressed by his review of what needed to be done and just his general professional demeanor that I said what the hell and went for it. He and his partner Raoul, did about 80 percent of the work and another man came out to finish the crown molding and recessed box to convert from fluorescent light fixtures. They were very adept at handling unexpected contingencies- no extra costs, no drama. They even bought a special bit in order to perform the work more efficiently. Super professional team, yet very pleasant and friendly. They cleaned up everything they could each night before they left so I wasn't left living in dust for a week. I could write a small book about the experience, but I'll just say that my experience with this company was 'as good as it gets'. Worth the money.

Lorena Arce

16:17 19 Jun 18

I’m very happy to have hired Express Electrical Services! Oren came and assessed he situation and quickly provided me with a number of options to repair my old and burned electrical panel. He and his supervisor Rene worked together to make sure that the work be done quickly and with has little interruptions to my home and family. I really appreciated their professionalism and also the peace of mind from the quality work and products provided and backed by their 10 year warranty!

5150hokahey

05:40 15 Jun 18

Excellent service! The technician that showed up Hector was very professional and efficient with the work performed at my house. I was so comfortable with him I left to grab lunch while he was working at my house. This guy was awesome and represented a good company. I would recommend and refer Hector and express Electrical Services for your electrical needs!!!

donnaa nelson

03:06 14 Jun 18

Excellent service!!! Professionally met my needs with the job done right. Courteously removed discarded material and left work site clean. I will always use this company for any future needs. Highly recommend them for your electrical needs ?????

Richard Parsons

18:28 26 May 18

Raul: Extremely knowledgeable. Very good personality. Great person to work with clients. He is an asset to your company and I highly recommend him. Thanks very much and I will use you if we get the work done that Raul recommend.

Sara Farmer

00:21 17 May 18

The best service I have ever had with an electrical company, Hector and his partner Danny have provided amazing service and customer service. They came in and handled three huge HUGE jobs in one day! My mind is completely blown and I am fully 100% going to stick with these guys. I recommend you request hector and his partner Danny in any jobs ou want don’t right because they got a 10/10 from me!

Valera Foster

20:16 08 May 18

Hector came an he walked me through what was wrong with my switch an helped me get a discount through his company by calling management even though he was allowed 10% he got me an additional 5% for my husband who is a veteran an in order to give us the best savings. I was very satisfied with Hector's professionalism an service. I will definitely use this company again an refer others,thanks to Hector an this company now that my electrical power has been restored, I feel more confident now in being able to sell my home to a potential buyer.

deborah castaneda

22:46 07 May 18

Found Express Electrical on line and spoke with wonderful staff. Jesse came to our home and listened intensively to our electrical concerns. He was so awesome in explaining the job and gave a thorough estimate. His personality was so heartwarming and work excellent! It’s nice to know that you can really find a company that is proud of their work and staff. Second visit today by this wonderful electrician Jesse on 5/07/18! I needed additional work done and contacted this company to request Jesse again. He arrived on time, called me to discuss the work and estimate, and completed the job with confirmation via phone. I will definitely recommend this company to friends as well as Jesse!!!!!

Jennifer Hulme

02:34 05 May 18

Hector was fantastic! He did an excellent job of walking me through what needed to be done for the mounting of two ceiling ceiling fans. When he came across some ... interesting... wiring choices the previous owner made with a junction box, it didn’t add anything to the overall job cost as we had a contract for a flat rate. I’m loving my new fans and really appreciate all of the hard work Hector (and Gustavo for ceiling patching) did!

Becky Saravia

18:53 10 Mar 18

Franco is very friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. He took the time to answer all my questions, explain what I should expect, and how long the process will take. He did a great job at putting some of my concerns to rest. I feel the price quoted is fair considering the work that will be done. Also the warranty is better than the other companies I got quotes from. Will update after all work is completed.

Dawn

21:19 22 Feb 18

Jacob from Express Electrical is awesome! He kept me informed every step of the way! He made me feel comfortable and he was so so friendly! The best part was that he was professional and efficient and gave me 4 different options at 4 different price points to fit my budget! He went over the pros and cons to all options helping pick the right option for me! I will definitely be using Jacob and Express Electrical for any future needs!

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