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Bay Electric Founder of Bay Electric Inc., Kevin Valerio, is a perfectionist when it comes to his clients electrical projects. He has over 25 years of electrical experience. As a State Certified Electrician, he guarantees all work be done safely and neatly. Kevin brings a broad knowledge of electrical repair and design as well as construction means and methods.

His experience ranges from elegant Victorians to commercial tenant improvements. Kevin's motto is " there is no job too big or small that he cannot manage ". At Bay Electric Inc. our goal is to work closely with our clients to determine and create an environment that is a reflection of their needs.
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  • Year established: 1958
  • Employees: 50
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Whether you want a new lighting system, custom installation, finishing touches or electrical wiring, we can work within your budget. We will gladly meet you in your home or your office to define your personal needs and create a time line to suit your immediate needs as well as long term plans.
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Paul L.
Jun 26, 2022
I had an issue with my electrical sockets in one of my rooms. Bay Electric help me resolve the issue quickly. They are very professional and courteous. Highly recommended Electrician if you are in the Bay Area.
Spencer Jones
Jun 06, 2022
I am SOOOOOO glad I called Bay Electric regarding an inspection of my condo building's electrical system that our new insurance company was requiring. Kevin was traveling, but still got back to me ASAP -- he was super responsive, easy to deal with, and a straight shooter. Another electrician had said it would cost at least $1500 to do the electrical inspection and report. But Kevin did it in an hour and charged me his very fair and reasonable hourly rate. If I ever have electrical issues/needs again, I'll definitely be using Kevin again.
Elizabeth D.
May 20, 2022
I needed to have a small wall heater removed and the electricity safely closed off. I made a Yelp inquiry and Kevin from Bay Electric reached out. His price was half of some of the other estimates, and he was available right away. We communicated easily about timing; he came the next day. In addition to removing the heater correctly, he was willing to look at a few other areas and give me some invaluable advice. I highly recommend Kevin and Bay Electric! Thanks!
Francis T.
Mar 29, 2022
If you are looking for great work with reasonable prices, call Kevin with Bay Electric. We will be using him for our future projects.
Brian M.
Mar 10, 2022
Needed an outlet swapped out for our new washer. Kevin was there the same day and did great work. Very responsive and nice to work with.
Megan L.
Mar 05, 2022
Very helpful, and swift! Answered all my questions and Jon was done very quickly. I would recommend to a friend and family.
Alanna S.
Mar 05, 2022
We had an issue with our breaker box and they were willing to help up over the phone instead of charging us for a visit. Very responsive and helpful!
Keith P.
Mar 01, 2022
Kevin from Bay Electric helped me through an electric install to connect up our new electric panel (from a solar install) to our HVAC system. He was one of the better priced quotes we received, worked promptly, and got us hooked up with a minimal amount of fuss.
Terri J.
Feb 26, 2022
Kevin, the owner was great! He was responsive, arrived right on time and did a fine job replacing a ceiling fan light with a ceiling light at a reasonable price.
David L.
Feb 24, 2022
I came home from work one day to find part of my house without power. After resetting the circuit breaker didn't work, I knew I needed an electrician. But it was already 5:30 pm. Where was I going to find help at this hour? Luckily, Bay Electric answered the phone. The gentleman on the phone walked me through troubleshooting the breakers via FaceTime and text message.

He suggested the problem was with PG&E, and we made a service appointment for the next day. The next morning, I called PG&E and when their tech came out, they confirmed it was on their side and he was able to fix it for us. I wound up canceling the original appointment with Bay Electric. So even though I never paid them a cent, Bay Electric still came through when I was in a tight spot. For that excellent service they earned five stars, and will be my first call next time I have an electrical problem.
Eric C.
Feb 23, 2022
We quickly needed a new outlet installed in the garage of our 1940's house to power the internet service being installed in a few days. Bay Electric and Kevin were able to provide an estimate based on video and photos, and were able to fit this job between others so it could be completed within our limited timeframe. We have a lot more electrical work that needs to be done on the house, and because of the great service with this garage outlet we'll definitely be using Bay Electric.
Rachel M.
Feb 23, 2022
There aren't enough good things in this world to say about Kevin. He is courteous, kind, funny, and the very epitome of what a professional should be. He came to me on short notice, understood that electrical was not my specialty, was able to suss out what I needed, and explained every step of his thought process to me. Kevin started the job within a couple of days after I signed my contract and worked extremely fast and efficiently.

He was nice to all of my staff and made sure that he was not interrupting any programs that were going on while he was working. If I could give him ten stars, I definitely would. Our organization will definitely be returning to him for any future electrical needs!
Kallie F.
Jan 31, 2022
Kevin was extremely reliable, professional and prompt. I had an electrical issue immediately before leaving town and was very nervous about it. He fixed it extremely quickly and professionally. Would highly recommend him to take care of any electrical job. Thank you, Kevin!
M. M.
Jan 27, 2022
I recently had a mishap with one of my outlets. I called Bay Electric. They were prompt in their response and answered all of my questions quickly and efficiently. They told me I did not need an electrician and what steps I needed to do instead. Another company wanted to send out someone and charge me, when I suspected it was a minor issue/quick fix.

Thank you Bay Electric for being ethical/choosing quality customer service over making a quick buck off of something that could be resolved without needing an electrician. Will use Bay Electric again in the future.
Mark M.
Jan 05, 2021
This was for Kevin and Johnny's work performed in June 2020. Kevin was very responsive and personable and answered questions that I had. They arrived on time, and finished when they said they would. They came up with creative and practical solutions for my electrical needs. They also priced reasonably and competitively. I would definitely use their services again and recommend.
Johnathan Baez
Dec 04, 2020
Bay Electric got back to me fast and with a reasonable quote, scheduled me in quickly even though it wasn't an emergency and the tech was pleasant. Fix our outlet quickly. Thank you!
Vincent N. W.
Nov 04, 2020
They are very busy these days so just be patient and they will try to get back to you so otherwise my experience with Kevin and Jonny was great they were nice to talk to and was able to complete my exterior garage light install I had an issue with putting the light in the center of the above garage door due to vinyl siding and I had a wood frame on back of the wall they was able to figure a solution and made it work. Will call again for my next electrical project!
Rob M.
Oct 22, 2020
Kevin and his team are great. They installed a Tesla wall charger for me in my garage. They were on time and answered any questions I had with confidence. I got about 4 other quotes before choosing them, and they were less than most of their competitors (other than AFI- who ghosted me anyway.). I recommend!
Ben T.
Oct 05, 2020
Kevin & his team are true professionals! They were efficient and courteous and got the job done to help us prep for a kitchen remodel. We're really happy with the results.
M. G.
Sep 12, 2020
Hired them to upgrade and ground 6 outlets in 3 rooms, plus add a new outlet to each room. Our condo building is "vintage" so lots of old wires & pipes going every which way, but the crew from Bay Electric figured everything out, or a solution for issues that a "vintage" building presents and did a great job. Definitely recommend Bay Electric!
Cindy L.
Aug 18, 2020
Kevin and his team did an amazing job installing EV charger with a customized design to fit our condo's existing setup. I would highly recommend hiring him because he is super intelligent and was transparent and easy to work with. 5/5 hands down!
Matthew G.
Aug 05, 2020
Recently purchased a Tesla (!) and needed a 14-50 Nema outlet installed in the garage. I got another quote from another electrician who told me he needed to also upgrade the panel since it was outdated and dangerous to work on. Kevin came in and confirmed it was outdated, but actually not that dangerous. I felt like he was much more honest and came in ~25% less than the other electrician.

I really appreciated his candid and friendly personality. They did awesome work and arrived when they said they would (8am - one minute early!). While upgrading my panel, they were able to provide me with temporary power so I could work/have WiFi. Bottom line: Recommend Kevin & Bay Electric Crew.
Steve S.
Jul 18, 2020
Kevin was really responsive and his team Jaime and Robby, both of whom seem really experienced and were careful, neat and effective. Job included some basic stuff (light dimmers and installing motion detector light), but also some stuff that involved navigating some tricky wiring obstacles in our 80+ year-old house in order to ground existing outlets and add a new one to our living room, and run new conduit through entire house to get to backyard where they've added J-boxes and switching. The work is clean and professional looking. I'd hire them again in a minute. Thanks!
Michael S.
Jun 23, 2020
These guys are fantastic. Responsive, professional and trustworthy. Give them a call if you need any electric work done!
Tristan Z.
May 18, 2020
Had Bay Electric come by to install a new chandelier, pendant lights, and a Nest Hello doorbell. Kevin was very quick to respond via Yelp, and quick to have one of his team members come over only a few days later. Yoni was great - very kind, worked efficiently, and did a great job. Pricing was very fair and transparent, we paid by the hour since it was general work to be done. Definitely recommend Bay Electric for any similar electrician needs!
Cary S.
Mar 14, 2020
Kevin and Jaime did an outstanding job with my Tesla Wall connector. I live in a condo community and it's not necessarily the most straight forward job as far as wiring things from the main panel to the garage, but they did an excellent job with the planning, design, and install. They did THREE of my other neighbors' charging plug installations - so I knew this job was pretty much routine for them at this point.

If you notice all their 5 star ratings - that's not a coincidence. They are also listed as a recommended licensed installer on Tesla's website. If you live in SF or in the nearby neighborhoods, I would definitely recommend and always call Kevin and Bay Electric for any other electrical needs.
Luis B.
Mar 03, 2020
In December of 2019, I realized the building I had just bought needed some electrical upgrades (old knob and tube, not enough circuits, etc.). I had four electricians come out and give me quotes. Kevin, the owner of Bay Electric was the most responsive, punctual, and was reasonably priced coming in about 50% less than the other quotes I received. The work itself included upgrading knob and tube wiring, adding some outlets, adding recessed lighting throughout, and adding a circuit board in my unit.

Everything looks and works fantastic. Kevin's crew is great and if I had any question or concerns Kevin was always a call or text message away. We passed our inspection with no issue. I plan to use Bay Electric for all of my electrical needs.
Piedad I.
Feb 21, 2020
Excellent service. Free quote. Kevin was great. Very fair and professional. They only work Mon-Fri 8am to 4:30pm. Yoni the electrician was awesome. Trust worthy company. They accept credit cards!
Trent W.
Jan 28, 2020
Well I don't know what the other reviews are about in terms of quick response time after contacting them. I left a message on 1/22/20. It is now 1/27/20 and I have yet to hear back from them. Maybe my job was not worthy of them I do not know. I can't comment on the service they provide since I didn't have the opportunity to use them. I did find a wonderful electrician to take care of my issues and I am very happy with him.
Kevin R.
Jan 20, 2020
All the outlets went out in our house on a long-weekend Saturday night. Bay Electric called us back within 10 minutes and walked us through the circuit panel as well as troubleshooting some of the outlets in our kitchen. Lights were back up withing minutes! Five stars. Thank you so much!
Nickyl T.
Dec 28, 2019
I searched for a company to do a difficult job. I had one company lined up and they kept putting me off and kept putting me off. Nightmare when you have a time line for a job. I called Kevin and bam! he was there right away and came in with a team that finished the job in 3 days. Jamie is the man! Request him. I kid you not. You want it done fast, right and with the kindest of dispositions? Jamie and Kevin.

Amazing team. They're not afraid of the difficult jobs. They are inventive and creative with solutions to problems. I used to be completely lost in the world of electricians. Knowing Kevin is out there, I never have to wonder who's going to come through for me.
Phil R.
Oct 18, 2019
I called Bay Electric today - October 18, 2019 - and low and behold.they sent a technician within a half hour.30 minutes! Amazing! I have never had a response like this from any electrical company or trade come to my home this quickly for any estimate, let alone immediate work. John, the electrician, came right over at request by: Bay Electric Company located @1288 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco 94133.

They are open 24 hours per day.(415) 640-9489. I have to thank John for relocating a conduit prior to the installation of a new garage door. He came up with alternate ideas, discussed them with me thoroughly, and then rethought a much better, cheaper - and safer - solution. And it only took 1-1/2 hours. I happily recommend "Bay Electric" for all your small to larger needs as John professionally represented Bay Electric extremely well. Thank you so much John!
Mark M.
May 05, 2019
Kevin is great! He installed two smoke detectors, replaced a switch and installed an outdoor motion sensor light all within an hours time. He is also great with dogs!
Jonathan Arena
Apr 24, 2019
Called to schedule service. Guy answered simply said "we are booked for two weeks right now, " and hung up. Poor. Willing to change my rating if I experience better customer service.
Tracy W.
Feb 12, 2019
Kevin was extremely prompt in getting back to me and scheduled and completed the job in less than 24 hours. This company will now be my go-to place for quality and efficient electrical work. Yoni did a great job! Thank you.
Kent L.
Feb 08, 2019
Called first thing in the morning, but they were booked and couldn't come out. Still, they had me send them a picture of the issue. They diagnosed it, called me back in 10 minutes, and the problem was solved. Definitely a great experience and outcome.
Alex P.
Nov 15, 2018
Kevin and his team are absolute professionals. I actually ENJOYED the process. They worked with me and communicated very very well. The project was unexpected to begin with. They explained everything and understood my perspective really well. Everything they did was TOP notch. His team was clean, professional, courteous, and on time! Kevin was HONEST and worked to really deliver the promised results.

When we encountered surprises in the construction (old 1923 house) he was honest and we still got things done reasonably on time. I got several quotes. He was not the cheapest, but not nearly the most expensive. I feel like I got a reasonable value and they were super professional. I highly recommend Kevin and his team. I have hired many contractors over the years and sometimes you need to just embrace the craftsmen like Kevin who are professional and honest.
J. O. T.
Sep 13, 2018
Knowledgeable guys showed up Solved all our issues had extra equipment. Clearly pros. They are in the north end of SF so they are close by. Sent two guys arrive early today no breaks just got it done
Rommel A.
Apr 19, 2018
This company was a 5 star quality, I loved their service all through out, I called to get a quote from them and it was a fair deal. I immediately set an appointment with them to get our kitchen circuits done, they came at the exact time i set with them and they were very professional and got their work done with no problems.I will be doing future business with them and I highly recommend Bay Electric if you need any electric help.
Michele L.
Apr 17, 2018
After 4 houses in three states, we have dealt with a lot of contractors--Bay Electric is one of the best that we have ever worked with. We hired them to install recessed lighting, and outlets outside the house. Kevin showed up early, with three other people, 3 equipment vans, and they went right to work. They kept the space incredibly clean--they took off their shoes when they entered the house and put up plastic sheeting around the entire room to protect dust from getting on the future and wall hangings.

After we previously told him we wanted warmer LED lights, he found the warmest lights for installation, and they are perfect. We will be hiring Bay Electric for all electrical needs in the future.
Scott H.
Apr 04, 2018
I had a few bad outlets and dimmer switches I needed replaced in my home. Kevin was fantastic! He had me text pictures of what I needed replaced so he could try to match the colors. He arrived on the early side of the reservation window which is always a plus. He was very thorough and FAST. He explained "what" he was doing and "why" every step of the way. Very friendly even with our screaming toddler in the background and grumpy dog. I will definitely use Bay Electric in the future, honest great company.
Bryan Linton
Mar 30, 2018
I called Bay electric and Kevin was able to help me solve my issue over the phone. I offered to pay him a bit and he said don't worry about it and he was happy to help out. Kevin clearly showed that this company operates with integrity. Would highly recommend in the future.
Patrick L.
Feb 26, 2018
Worked with Bay Electric, specifically Kevin on my electrical issue on my rental home. Very thorough and had great input on electrical ideas. Gave me all my options and had an honest way about him. Will be doing future business with them. I have to do a more permanent fix on the issue.
Bryan Linton
Jan 24, 2018
I called Bay electric and Kevin was able to help me solve my issue over the phone. I offered to pay him a bit and he said don't worry about it and he was happy to help out. Kevin clearly showed that this company operates with integrity. Would highly recommend in the future.
Katie A.
Dec 20, 2017
Kevin was so helpful! Great work. Reliable. Thank you for getting our light installed! I'm definitely using Bay Electric for any of my electrical needs.
Daniel F.
Dec 14, 2017
Kevin was so awesome. At a time when all other electricians said "we are booked for weeks," Kevin called and said "I'll squeeze you in" and showed up on a Saturday morning and solved the problem, which happened to be identifying and turning off an energy diverter placed by my upstairs neighbor and landlady. I'd recommend him to anyone
Kerry R.
Jul 14, 2017
Kevin and Jonny were fantastic. We've had outlets and lights in our apartment that haven't worked for years. It was a difficult problem to solve because it appears our unit has some unconventional wiring. Regardless, they diagnosed the problem quickly, were super friendly and efficient, and now our place is beautifully illuminated! Happy customers - we highly recommend them.
Geoffrey G.
Apr 25, 2017
My regular sparky couldn't be bothered for a small job, so I checked out Yelp. Others weren't available for five days. Kevin answered right away, told me how and where to get a fixture to save $175, came out within 15 minutes, and wrapped up a light and switch replacement within the hour.
Rich C.
Jan 13, 2016
I'm writing this review on behalf of my mother as we are extremely pleased with the service provided by Bay Electric. Kevin and crew was very professional, diligent and courteous to our immediate needs. So apparently PGE had to shut down our electricity and we needed the entire electrical system replaced. Big job! Thus we made a few phone calls and came across Bay Electric.

Not only have they been around for many many years, they also had great reviews. After speaking with Kevin over the phone, his courteousness, politeness and his patience won us over. The quote was also very reasonable which was another plus. But the key was that kevin took his time in explaining in detail as to what the steps were and the time it was going to take.

He handled everything from A-Z which was great because we were clueless. After all said and done, Kevin and crew had really outdone themselves. Everything looked fabulous and they were able to complete this huge massive project early! If we ever have any electrical issues in the future, you know who we are calling! Kevin at Bay Electric!!!! Once again, thank you to Kevin and crew for making this experience happen so easily and smoothly!
Jim Sanders
Jun 08, 2015
Bay Electric are the best electricians in San Francisco. Simply loved how responsive they are.
Jim Sanders
Dec 28, 2012
Kevin and his team are excellent Electricians and Electrical Contractors in San Francisco. I would highly recommend them.