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BV Electric Inc.

Electrical installation service · San Francisco, CA · reviewed since 2016

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%79+43.1Reliability 24%73+17.7Value 14%93+13.2Replies to reviews 7%58+4.1Craft & service penalty75−2.5Experts Score= 76Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.76SCORE
BGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#121 of 125 electriciansPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 3%
4.8 ★★★★★ 570 Google reviews · 24 photos
91%five-star reviews
4.78★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
4%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
58%reviews answered by the owner
$410typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).

BV Electric Inc. at a glance

Customers frequently praise BV Electric for punctuality, efficient communication, and knowledgeable service during lighting installations and electrical repairs. Recurring themes highlight the company's responsiveness and professional demeanor. However, lower-rated reviews indicate dissatisfaction with scheduling difficulties, such as unreturned emails or last-minute cancellations, as well as concerns regarding high hourly rates and poor coordination with utility providers on complex projects.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 570 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 570 Google reviews (387 with written comments, 7 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 58% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
  • Service: Electrician serving San Francisco, California.

Data from Google, last updated November 3, 2026.

Score profile vs other electricians

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and value; weakest: replies to reviews.

Satisfaction79Reliability73Craft & service75Value93Momentum100Replies to reviews58Satisfaction: 79 (median 94)Reliability: 73 (median 93)Craft & service: 75 (median 98)Value: 93 (median 100)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 58 (median 88)
BV Electric Inc.Electricians median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.BV Electric Inc.: 79/100 on this factor. Category median: 94.B
79
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.BV Electric Inc.: 73/100 on this factor. Category median: 93.B
73
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.BV Electric Inc.: 75/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.B
75
ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.BV Electric Inc.: 93/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
93
MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.BV Electric Inc.: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.BV Electric Inc.: 58/100 on this factor. Category median: 88.C
58

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Star ratings

570 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars51991%
  • 4 stars214%
  • 3 stars51%
  • 2 stars41%
  • 1 star214%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 387 written reviews

  • Praise76496%
  • Complaints294%

PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.

Price verdicts customers left with their Google review

  • Great price1426%
  • Reasonable3667%
  • Overpriced36%
  • Not sure12%
$410-14% vs typical electricians

Middle half of what 42 customers paid ($196–$639) · gold mark = category median.

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Speed & response23229%
  • Staff & attitude20326%
  • Quality & results11214%
  • Communication8110%
  • Would recommend7810%
  • Price & value678%
  • Honesty & trust203%

What customers talk about

We read 387 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “Stefan was very knowledgeable and belpful and quickly installed our new LED ceiling fixtures.”
    “A few delays to complete the project but the whole time they were very communicative, nice, and did a great job!”
  • “BV electric was on time, quick and efficient and knowledgeable.”
    “I understand that unexpected issues can come up, but repeatedly canceling appointments without proactively notifying customers is unprofessional.”
  • “This is the second time we had them come fix a lighting problem and they have done an excellent job each time.”
    “Approximately four days later one of the new LED track light bulbs did not work.”
  • “Communication was great and arrived on time and quickly installed my new ceiling light.”
  • “HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOUR SERVICE AS I HAVE NUMEROUS TIMES ALREADY.”
    “Very disappointing experience from BV Electric and I cannot recommend them.”
  • “The job was all completed smoothly and at a reasonable price.”
    “Really bad service, and overcharged me for a job which was not done correctly”
  • “Excellent overall service, transparent fair pricing, quick to respond, Yonny showed up promptly at the scheduled time, and was super quick with fixing my issue.”
    “" His van had a ROOF RACK so obviously he was lying.”

People customers mention

  • Jaime 6 reviews
  • Yonny 6 reviews
  • Stefan 4 reviews
  • Carlos 4 reviews
  • Rigo 4 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Reviews for your job

Customers hired BV Electric Inc. for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.

Recent priced reviews

Robert4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a week ago★★★★

Service was great but time is running long due to PG&E and this is just not acceptable to me, of corse I am not used to SF requirements. But all in all great service on your part

Paid $5,000+Reasonable priceElectrical panel replacement or upgrading
Regina3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 weeks ago★★★★★

Stefan was very knowledgeable and belpful and quickly installed our new LED ceiling fixtures.

Paid $1–500Great priceLight fixture installation
LaraLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited a month ago★★★★★

We've used BV Electric for several projects around the house - installing new lighting fixtures, fixing outlets, etc. BV has always been responsive, on time, friendly, and done a good job. They are our go to electrician now.

Paid $1–500Reasonable priceLight fixture installation
Luke4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

We had an emergency and the team was able to shuffle their schedule to help us last minute. Stefan was amazing and fixed our problem quickly

Paid $1–500
Jack5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Electricians were knowledgeable about my issue and were able to fix it. They also went out to electrical supply to get us the right LED bulbs for our modified fixture.

Paid $1–500Reasonable priceLight fixture repair
Ann2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

We love BV Electric. This is the second time we had them come fix a lighting problem and they have done an excellent job each time. They are the best!]

Paid $1–500Great priceLight fixture installation

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 570 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

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Jobs customers hired them for — from Google's service tags and the review text
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Robert Bolger4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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★★★★★

Service was great but time is running long due to PG&E and this is just not acceptable to me, of corse I am not used to SF requirements. But all in all great service on your part

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $5,000+
  • Services: Electrical panel replacement or upgrading
Regina Casciato3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Regina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Stefan was very knowledgeable and belpful and quickly installed our new LED ceiling fixtures.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1–500
  • Services: Light fixture installation
Henry Little7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Henry has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Excellent service once again!

  • Positive: Responsiveness, Punctuality, Quality, Professionalism, Value
  • Services: Light fixture repair
Response from the owner · 3 years ago

Thank you

Tori L2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Tori has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

BV electric was on time, quick and efficient and knowledgeable. Fair pricing and helpful. Will use them again!

Lara OwenLocal Guide · 8 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Lara has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We've used BV Electric for several projects around the house - installing new lighting fixtures, fixing outlets, etc. BV has always been responsive, on time, friendly, and done a good job. They are our go to electrician now.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–500
  • Services: Light fixture installation
Response from the owner · 2 years ago

Thank you

Julian Wyler2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Julian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Came on time. Extra Mile.

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1–500
  • Services: Remodeling, Ground wire installation, Light fixture repair, Electrical outlet & switch relocation
Luke Beseda4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Luke has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We had an emergency and the team was able to shuffle their schedule to help us last minute. Stefan was amazing and fixed our problem quickly

  • Price: $1–500
Donald GravesLocal Guide · 14 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Donald has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Stefan and David were awesome. They gave good suggestions and solved my electrical problem quickly.

  • Services: Light fixture installation
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you. Looking forward to working with you in the future

Jack Goldstein5 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Jack has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Electricians were knowledgeable about my issue and were able to fix it. They also went out to electrical supply to get us the right LED bulbs for our modified fixture.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Price: $1–500
  • Services: Light fixture repair
Ann Murphy2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ann has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

We love BV Electric. This is the second time we had them come fix a lighting problem and they have done an excellent job each time. They are the best!]

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Price: $1–500
  • Services: Light fixture installation

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