Had a great experience with Max Electric for some electrical updates, replacing older electrical components, adding a new sub-panel and more. I was always able to reach someone when I had questions, and the schedule went as planned - along with the quality and completeness of the work.

Max Electric
Max Electric at a glance
Google reviewers rate Max Electric 4.9 out of 5 based on 679 reviews, with the owner responding to 60 percent of them. Customers frequently praise the company for punctuality, clear communication, and reasonable pricing during services like outlet installation, panel upgrades, and rewiring. However, some low-star reviews criticize the quoting process for delays or lack of transparency, while others allege unexpected charges or disputes over responsibility for electrical damage.
- Google rating: 4.9 out of 5 from 679 reviews (96% five-star).
- Reviews on this page: 679 Google reviews (551 with written comments, 36 with photos).
- Owner responses: the business replied to 60% of reviews.
- Most recent review: November 2, 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: craft & service and satisfaction; weakest: momentum.
Bar = this company · dark tick = category median.
Star ratings
679 Google reviews we collected
- 5 stars65196%
- 4 stars122%
- 3 stars41%
- 2 stars20%
- 1 star101%
Praise vs complaints
Phrases our text analysis found in 551 written reviews
- Praise1,19899%
- Complaints181%
PriceGoogle asks reviewers whether the price was great, reasonable or overpriced; these are their answers.
Price verdicts customers left with their Google review
- Great price2516%
- Reasonable10868%
- Overpriced85%
- Not sure1912%
Middle half of what 138 customers paid ($209–$1.6k) · gold mark = category median.
Topic share
How often each topic comes up in the written reviews
- Speed & response31326%
- Staff & attitude28624%
- Quality & results21418%
- Would recommend13911%
- Communication12210%
- Price & value998%
- Honesty & trust434%
What customers talk about
We read 551 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.
“Very efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, explained everything, perfect work, and perfect cleanup — and just an overall great person / personality.”
“Initial intake questions were helpful and clarifying.”
“Had a great experience with Max Electric for some electrical updates, replacing older electrical components, adding a new sub-panel and more.”
“…x, Pedro and a manager both lied and said that the power was already not working in the 3 rooms before the light fixture was installed.…”
“Lucas was very professional, explained everything well , and I would highly recommend him to anyone.”
“I cannot recommend Max Electric based on my experience.”
“Communicating with Max Electric was swift and smooth.”
“Max Electric was very easy to work with from getting a quote (very reasonable compared with other electricians) to scheduling.”
“Then turns out they overcharged on the repair/material cost.”
“They are very communicative and genuinely trying to find the best solutions for their customers.”
“…responsibility and repairing the fuse box, Pedro and a manager both lied and said that the power was already not working in the 3 rooms before the li…”
People customers mention
- Lucas 11 reviews
- Raushan 9 reviews
- Rigo 7 reviews
- Rigoberto 6 reviews
- Roman 6 reviews
praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.
Reviews for your job
Customers hired Max Electric for 8 kinds of job. Pick one to see what they paid and said.
Recent priced reviews
Communicating with Max Electric was swift and smooth. Initial intake questions were helpful and clarifying. I was given a good sense of what information they needed and that helped me know what they would be able to do for me. Jorge was very friendly and professional and super helpful. He was meticulously…
We had two new outlets installed. Excellent high-quality work and great vakue. And our technician — Jorge — was absolutely terrific. Very efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, explained everything, perfect work, and perfect cleanup — and just an overall great person / personality. We’ll work with Jorge and Max…
Lucas did a phenomenal job with getting a recessed outlet installed for us. He arrived on time, was very professional, and explained everything he was going to do. The new outlet works perfectly! Max Electric also makes getting quotes super easy and they have a very knowledgeable staff who respond to questions…
Had a great experience with Max Electric. They were communicative, on time/schedule, friendly, and professional, and helped us navigate a defective charger requiring additional work. Would recommend.
Luis was early (amazing), professional and identified the problem right away. Great work! He and your of his way to be helpful.
Lucas was very professional, explained everything well , and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Jobs customers hired them for
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Light fixture installation | 56 | $196–$811 |
| Electrical outlet & switch repair | 49 | $114–$415 |
| Electrical wiring installation | 45 | $410–$1.7k |
| Electrical outlet & switch installation | 38 | $248–$958 |
| Electrical outlet & switch relocation | 27 | $224–$807 |
| Electrical panel replacement or upgrading | 26 | $1.9k–$4.3k |
| Electrical panel repair | 24 | $209–$888 |
| Electric car charger installation | 20 | $680–$1.6k |
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Customer reviews
4.9 ★★★★★ 679 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).
Communicating with Max Electric was swift and smooth. Initial intake questions were helpful and clarifying. I was given a good sense of what information they needed and that helped me know what they would be able to do for me. Jorge was very friendly and professional and super helpful. He was meticulously careful and clearly explained things. My dogs really liked him as well.
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Price: $2,000–2,500
- Services: Light fixture installation, Electrical outlet & switch repair, Electrical wiring repair, Electrical outlet & switch installation
- Response time: 4–8 hr
We had two new outlets installed. Excellent high-quality work and great vakue. And our technician — Jorge — was absolutely terrific. Very efficient, knowledgeable, friendly, explained everything, perfect work, and perfect cleanup — and just an overall great person / personality. We’ll work with Jorge and Max Electric for all of our future electrical work.
- Price assessment: Great price
- Price: $1,500–2,000
- Services: Electrical outlet & switch installation
- Response time: 0–1 hr
Lucas did a phenomenal job with getting a recessed outlet installed for us. He arrived on time, was very professional, and explained everything he was going to do. The new outlet works perfectly! Max Electric also makes getting quotes super easy and they have a very knowledgeable staff who respond to questions promptly. Looking forward to booking them with any future projects we may have!
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Price: $500–1,000
Very nice. Quick and efficient work.
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Price: $1–500
- Services: Electrical fuse changing
- Response time: 0–1 hr
Had a great experience with Max Electric. They were communicative, on time/schedule, friendly, and professional, and helped us navigate a defective charger requiring additional work. Would recommend.
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Price: $3,000–3,500
- Services: Electric car charger installation
Luis was early (amazing), professional and identified the problem right away. Great work! He and your of his way to be helpful.
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Price: $1–500
- Services: Electrical fuse changing
- Response time: 0–1 hr
Lucas from Max Electric replaced my bathroom fans. He did an excellent job. When he was finished, everything was as it should be, nothing for me to clean or sort.
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Services: Fan installation
Thanks you, Jeffery! For us and Lucas your review very pleasant!
Lucas was very professional, explained everything well , and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
- Price assessment: Reasonable price
- Price: $1–500
- Services: Fan installation
- Response time: 0–1 hr
Thank you!
Grateful for the work Luis has done! He was extremely professional and kind
- Response time: 1–2 hr
Thank you for the kind words for Luis, Jessica
Business details
- Address: 28 Geary St #650, San Francisco, CA 94108
- Phone: (415) 406-3076
- Website: maxelectric.us
- Service area: San Francisco, CA