Electrical installation service · San Francisco, CA · reviewed since 2016
iHow 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
BGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#121 of 125 electriciansiPosition 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 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
4%1–2★ in 2 yearsiShare 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 billiMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
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)iEach 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.
BV Electric Inc.Electricians median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactioniSatisfaction · 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
ReliabilityiReliability · 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 & serviceiCraft & 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
ValueiValue · 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
MomentumiMomentum · 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 reviewsiReplies 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
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Star ratings
570 Google reviews we collected
4.8of 5
5 stars51991%
4 stars214%
3 stars51%
2 stars41%
1 star214%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 387 written reviews
96%praise
Praise76496%
Complaints294%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
94%fair
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
7topics
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
Jaime6 reviews
Yonny6 reviews
Stefan4 reviews
Carlos4 reviews
Rigo4 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.
RRobert4 reviewsiTotal 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
RRegina3 reviewsiTotal 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
LLaraLocal Guide · 8 reviewsiTotal 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.
LLuke4 reviewsiTotal 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
JJack5 reviewsiTotal 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
AAnn2 reviewsiTotal 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!]
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
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Regina Casciato3 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Regina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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
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Julian Wyler2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Julian has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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
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Ann Murphy2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Ann has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
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!]