Electrical installation service · Desert Hot Springs, CA · reviewed since 2023
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 59%100+58.7Reliability 26%99+25.8Value 15%100+15.2Craft & service penalty99−0.1Experts Score= 100Not enough data for replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.100SCORE
AGradeiLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#9 of 41 christmas light installationiPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 80%
5.0★★★★★67 Google reviews · 24 photos
100%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsiAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%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.
Google reviewers rate Coachella Valley Lighting & Electric five stars based on sixty-seven reviews, noting that the owner responds to all feedback. Customers frequently describe services including electrical panel replacements, EV charger installations, lighting fixtures, and troubleshooting. Recurring themes highlight punctuality, clear communication, fair pricing, and professional workmanship. Reviewers often mention the company's willingness to handle permits and inspections, as well as its responsiveness to urgent requests and ability to resolve complex wiring issues efficiently.
Google rating: 5.0 out of 5 from 67 reviews (100% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 67 Google reviews (65 with written comments, 11 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 100% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 13, 2026.
Service: Christmas Light Installation serving Desert Hot Springs, California.
Data from Google, last updated November 2, 2026.
Score profile vs other christmas light installation
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: satisfaction and value; weakest: craft & service.
This companyChristmas Light Installation 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.Coachella Valley Lighting & Electric: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
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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.Coachella Valley Lighting & Electric: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 98.A
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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.Coachella Valley Lighting & Electric: 99/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Coachella Valley Lighting & Electric: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Coachella Valley Lighting & Electric: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
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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.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 66.–
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Star ratings
67 Google reviews we collected
5.0of 5
5 stars67100%
4 stars00%
3 stars00%
2 stars00%
1 star00%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 65 written reviews
99%praise
Praise17199%
Complaints11%
PriceiGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
100%fair
Great price267%
Reasonable133%
Overpriced00%
Not sure00%
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
7topics
Staff & attitude3520%
Speed & response3420%
Would recommend2816%
Quality & results2615%
Communication2012%
Honesty & trust159%
Price & value148%
What customers talk about
We read 65 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“He came out was prompt, friendly, professional and very knowledgeable about what we were trying to do.”
“Issue was resolved quickly and easily, Ruben does great work.”
“I am very pleased with the quality of service provided and would highly recommend CLVE for any electrical needs!”
“We didn't bother interviewing anyone else and Ruben came the next day and did a great job!”
“Very easy to work with an always positive, "can do" attitude- and the outcomes are ideal, and thus reliable.”
“He is always responsive, neat, and we trust him in our home.”
“He does great work at a reasonable and fair price, and he always makes sure we are happy.”
People customers mention
Ruben31 reviews
Urrutia4 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Coachella Valley Lighting & Electric for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
LLawrence8 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★★★★★
My electrical
Issue was resolved quickly and easily, Ruben does great work. Had an issue getting power to my outdoor outlets and even though my house is wired a little unusually, he was able to locate the problem and resolve it.
Paid $1–500Great price
CChad6 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 months ago★★★★★
We had planned to interview several companies to install a new car charger in our garage. Ruben (CVLE) was the first name on the list. He came out was prompt, friendly, professional and very knowledgeable about what we were trying to do. He also pointed out several places where former workers had installed…
My electrical
Issue was resolved quickly and easily, Ruben does great work. Had an issue getting power to my outdoor outlets and even though my house is wired a little unusually, he was able to locate the problem and resolve it.
Price assessment: Great price
Price: $1–500
Response from the owner · 2 weeks ago
Thank you Lawrence. Looking forward to working with you again in the future. Have a great evening.
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Chad Woodland6 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Chad has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
We had planned to interview several companies to install a new car charger in our garage. Ruben (CVLE) was the first name on the list. He came out was prompt, friendly, professional and very knowledgeable about what we were trying to do. He also pointed out several places where former workers had installed incorrect breakers on our panel. His estimate was in line and cheaper than we were expecting. We didn't bother interviewing anyone else and Ruben came the next day and did a great job! Couldn't be more pleased. 5 stars!
Price assessment: Reasonable price
Price: $500–1,000
Response from the owner · 2 months ago
Thank you Chad. It was a pleasure to work with you on this project. Have a great weekend!
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jesus ramosLocal Guide · 72 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews jesus has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Extremely satisfied with the work recently completed by CLVE.
Ruben was highly professional and efficient throughout the installation of my new electrical panel. The final result is clean and well-executed. I am very pleased with the quality of service provided and would highly recommend CLVE for any electrical needs!
Response from the owner · 4 months ago
Thank you for the opportunity to work with you on this project. Looking forward to working with you again in the future. Enjoy your Saturday.
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Susan Heggie5 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Susan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ruben just finished installing a new electrical panel to replace an original old panel.
All I can say is use his Company with total confidence.. He is very knowledgeable and keeps you informed every step of the way .
He was a delight to work with and I would use his Company again in a heartbeat.
Thank you again Ruben !
Response from the owner · 5 months ago
Thank you Susan. It was a pleasure working with you on this project. Have a great afternoon!
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Hunter O'Hara2 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Hunter has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ruben Urrutia, Jr. and his company are the finest that I have ever encountered in the field of lighting and electric. Very easy to work with an always positive, "can do" attitude- and the outcomes are ideal, and thus reliable. Always on time, always efficient, always effective. Bravo RUBEN ! ! ! and all others concerned ! ! !
Response from the owner · 8 months ago
Thank you Hunter for taking the time to write this review. Looking forward to working with you again in the future.
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?Michael Helle4 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews ?Michael has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ruben Is our go to electrician. Fair, professional and a very nice guy! We have used his service on several occasions! So good to know we don’t need to search for an electrician!
Response from the owner · 9 months ago
Thank you Mike. It’s always a pleasure working with you. Have a great evening.
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Kyle WeltyLocal Guide · 13 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Kyle has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
It’s really hard to find electricians like Ruben anymore. He was quick to respond to our initial inquiry, kept us informed about what our project would entail, and was even willing to troubleshoot with us over email when things came up. Can’t recommend CVLE enough.
Response from the owner · 11 months ago
Thank you Kyle. Looking forward to working with you again in the future. Have a great evening.
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Robert DurffLocal Guide · 32 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Robert has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Ruben and his crew at CVLE did a great job on a challenging installation of a large chandelier in our two-story great room. Ruben was fast to give an estimate and communicated proactively before the install. On the day of, his crew showed up right on time and ready to go. They handled the somewhat-delicate chandelier well and did a beautiful installation. Great experience overall - we'll call on them again!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you Robert for this amazing review. Looking forward to working with you again in the near future. Have a great week!
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Haley McGrath7 reviewsiTotal number of Google reviews Haley has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Coachella Valley Lighting and Electric is the best in the industry! Ruben is a very skilled and licensed electrician! He is a hard worker that is strong in communication. We felt extremely comfortable with him managing this project. We hired him to change out our electrical panel and rewire some outlets on our family home. The job was done quickly with prompt attention and communication regarding issues with our ancient wiring and electric. We really feel as though we made the right choice hiring Ruben! You should call/text him now!
Response from the owner · a year ago
Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Looking forward to working with you in the near future.
