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Max Electric logoHow 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%88+48Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%79+11.2Replies to reviews 7%80+5.7Momentum penalty79−2.1Experts Score= 83Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.83SCORE

Max Electric

San Francisco, CA · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #109Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 125 electricians · 4.9★ from 679 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other electricians (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.

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.Max Electric is better than 88% of electricians.A
88
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.Max Electric is better than 84% of electricians.A
84
Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle 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.Max Electric is better than 100% of electricians.A
100
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.Max Electric is better than 79% of electricians.B
79
MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises 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.Max Electric is better than 79% of electricians.B
79
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.Max Electric is better than 80% of electricians.A
80

Reviews for your job

Customers hired Max Electric for 8 kinds of job.

Max Electric for outdoor lighting installation

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.11
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).5.00
Usually paidThe price range customers picked most often for this job.$2,000+
Category typicalWhat the middle half of customers paid for this job across all companies in the category.$228–$992
Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 82/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Outdoor lighting installation”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#35 / 86
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

All 11 Google reviews tagged “Outdoor lighting installation”

Heather6 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★★★★★

Highly recommend!!! Our experience with Max Electric was great! They navigated and carried us through a complex rewiring of our building (knob & tube) where we had to move out for 6 weeks. They managed the project between each of the units and their owners (us being one), and with the City. Their pricing was very…

Paid $5,000+Great priceFan installationGround wire installationElectrical wiring installation
Conner8 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. · 3 months ago★★★★★

Max Electric was fantastic to work with for our knob and tube replacement and panel upgrade. They are very communicative and genuinely trying to find the best solutions for their customers. Thank you Sean, Max and Team!

Great priceElectrical panel replacement or upgradingElectric car charger installationOutdoor lighting installation
Casey1 reviewTotal 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 3 months ago★★★★★

Lucas Polanco is the man!!!! Couldn’t be happier with the prompt customer service provided by the team at Max Electric! From my initial Yelp inquiry, to Lucas arriving, the entire process was easy and efficient. Lucas did a great job installing a motion sensor light, and the customer service team at Max Electric…

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Paid $1–500Reasonable priceLight fixture installationOutdoor lighting installation
Jeff3 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. · 5 months ago★★★★★

Max Electric did an excellent job on a major residential project for us. This involved replacing knob and tube wiring, relocating switches and outlets, adding new outlets and remote switches, adding motion detector switches and fixtures, adding new indoor and outdoor light fixtures, adding more circuits and a new…

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceGround wire installationElectrical wiring installationLight fixture installation
DENALI3 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. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I’m a general contractor and we’ve been working with Max Electric for a while. They handle everything for us — small repairs, troubleshooting, full house rewiring, panel upgrades, EV charger installs, lighting, etc. Guys show up on time, do clean and solid work, and stay on schedule. Easy to communicate with, no…

Great priceFan installationGround wire installationElectrical fuse changing
Jim5 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

I was on a mission to find the best Electricians to work on my San Bruno house Knob & Tube Rewire and 100 to 200amp service upgrade. I had 4 companies walk the job and give their thoughts. I ended up choosing Max Electric because: 1. They listened carefully and were really focused on what I was trying to get done.…

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceGround wire installationElectrical wiring installationLight fixture installation
Roy7 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. · 7 months ago★★★★★

The estimate was prompt and extremely competitive. The work was scheduled quickly. Lucas showed up right on time, did all the work quickly, and was really pleasant to work with. I didn’t catch the name of his assistant, who was also excellent. All in all, I was impressed and really happy with the results. Would not hesitate to call again.

Paid $2,000+Great priceElectrical wiring installationLight fixture repairOutdoor lighting installation
Patrick5 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 year ago★★★★★

Max Electric helped me meet new insurance standards and upgrade my 5-unit apartment building by: 1. replacing all knob & tube wire, 2. replacing Federal-Pacific breakers with 6 new panels, 3. wiring independent laundry rooms for each unit with separate electric water heaters, 4. raising incoming power from 100 to…

Paid $2,000+Reasonable priceRemodelingGround wire installationElectrical wiring installation
ShaneLocal Guide · 6 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 2 years ago★★★★★

Excellent work running a conduit some 150 ft to install an EV charger in our driveway. Max Electric is our go-to electrician.

Fan installationGround wire installationElectrical fuse changing+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality
Bernard2 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 years ago★★★★★

Max Electris professional, reliable, made excellent decisions on electrical work in my 100 year old San Francisco condo. I definitely count on these folks and will not hesitate recommending them to my friends.

Electrical wiring installationElectrical wiring repairGround wire installation+ Responsiveness+ Professionalism
VladimirLocal Guide · 19 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. · 3 years ago★★★★★

Rating only, no written review.

General alarm installationElectrical fixture installationElectrical parts assembly+ Responsiveness+ Punctuality+ Quality

Price

$556+16% vs typical electricians

Bar = middle half of what customers paid · gold mark = category median.

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

Great price 16%Reasonable 68%Overpriced 5%Not sure 12%

Jobs customers hired them for

JobReviewsCategory typical
Light fixture installation56$196–$811
Electrical outlet & switch repair49$114–$415
Electrical wiring installation45$410–$1.7k
Electrical outlet & switch installation38$248–$958
Electrical outlet & switch relocation27$224–$807
Electrical panel replacement or upgrading26$1.9k–$4.3k
Electrical panel repair24$209–$888
Electric car charger installation20$680–$1.6k

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