Five Or Free Electrical Solutions

Located in Oakland, California

Address: 4096 Piedmont Ave #316, Oakland, CA 94611, United States

Phone: +1 510-560-5394

Rating: 4.7

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Review 1 (2025-01-03 - Rating: 5)
I called Five or Free Electrical to install two receptacles for new sump pumps in my basement. During the assessment, Tim identified several other serious electrical issues and provided an estimate. Eddie and Rafael agreed to work after Christmas to meet my deadline, completing the tasks efficiently and skillfully. They kept everything clean and tidy, even in the rain, and explained the work thoroughly at the end. Everything was delivered as promised, and I’d definitely hire them again. Thanks for the excellent work!

Review 2 (2024-08-23 - Rating: 5)
I’m a big fan of Five or Free. They are easy to get in touch with (text, email, phone) and return missed calls quickly. They get you on their schedule in short time depending on the nature of the project. Simple things (e.g., ceiling fan install, adding AC outlets, removing doorbell chime, install hanging light fixture), they can turnaround in a couple days from giving you detailed estimate to completed work. They took care of local permitting requirements and came back out immediately to resolve an issue related to their work (an outlet that needed reconnected). Their staff is incredibly friendly and their pricing is fair and competitive. I highly recommend them.

Review 3 (2024-07-24 - Rating: 5)
This is the second time I have used Five or Free and they did not disappoint! We were replacing old fixtures (sconces, chandeliers, and flush mounts) with new ones.Josh, Eddy and Rafael were great to work with and went above and beyond their scope. When two of the sconces did not fit into the bathroom space, they were willing to put them in another location for us and give us some insight in what can be done in the bathroom. They were also willing to readjust a chandelier with precision that needed to be lowered, without additional cost.Pricing is comparable and reasonable. Thank you for a great job well done.

Review 4 (2024-09-28 - Rating: 5)
Extremely helpful in updating my circuit breakers and even helped me fix some small outlet updates free of charge. Great communication overall and did a great job. Will definitely be using them again.

Review 5 (2024-08-12 - Rating: 5)
I recently had a home inspection done by FIVE OR FREE Electric. From start to finish, the representative was friendly, professional, and extremely thorough.What struck me most was the attention to detail during the inspection. The representative took their time to carefully examine every aspect of my electrical system, taking pictures and making detailed notes along the way. Its clear that they take pride in their work and are committed to providing top-notch service.Im eagerly awaiting their quote, and based on my experience so far, I have no doubt that it will be fair and comprehensive.

Review 6 (2024-07-22 - Rating: 5)
Super professional company and team - they did an evaluation for my moms house and were kind enough to call me to explain the issue, send a follow up email with photos so I could understand better the problem.Alex was so kind and detailed in his recommendation giving us multiple options to start off with before doing a full re-wire. He even took the time to help my mom with a ring doorbell issue.

Review 7 (2024-08-06 - Rating: 4)
I needed some new light fixtures installed and and an outlet switched out. Tim arrived on time, was professional, and answered my questions. The service was completed in a couple of hours and Im pleased with the results.

Review 8 (2024-06-13 - Rating: 5)
I cannot say enough good things about the team from Five or Free! We bought an old home last year with knob and tube wiring and as a safety precaution and for homeInsurance purposes, we had to replace all of the wiring. We hired Five of Free because one of my clients had a great experience with their work. While we interviewed many electricians, we ultimately decided on Five or Free because they have the experience and size of team that could tackle this large project.Through out the project the communication with the team is top notch. Scheduling was super clear and efficient. I received a text and email when appointments were set and then another message when the electricians were on their way.I want to acknowledge and appreciate Alex Gonzalez and Chris Aguilar in particular. Alex managed/scheduled and Chris executed seamlessly. Whenever I had a question, issue or concern I felt comfortable sharing it with them. They were quick to response and solve whatever issue we had. They had to work in tandem with Designers and others trades. They did it all with a can-do attitude and smile.The work theyve done has been impeccable. Extra bonus: the team takes up to an hour to clean their area at the end of each day! The other day Chris and his associates swept and mopped at the end of their workday. It ended being the cleanest room in the house!We have peace of mind that our updated electrical is safer and more efficient for our family. I can also call on them in the event I do need help in the future because they offer a warranty on their work. Thank you Five or Free!

Review 9 (2024-06-12 - Rating: 5)
I am an interior designer. My clients hired Five or Free to replace three floors worth of knob and tube electrical in their 1910 Historic home, as part of a whole-home remodel. It was a massive job where they had to work alongside other trades and implement a completely new lighting plan. They were flexible, respectful, knowledgeable, and solution-oriented. They installed many high end light fixtures for me with great care, taking the time to make sure I could be on site to approve drop heights for pendants and chandeliers in person. There were many good team members on site during the course of the job, but our lead installer Chris was a standout. His positive attitude, excellent work ethic, and great communication skills were a welcome addition to the job site, and we always felt confident the job would be done well if he was there.

Review 10 (2022-02-23 - Rating: 5)
Chris and Issac were fantastic to work with! I got the appointment set up promptly, pricing was fair and the installation was perfectly done. Chris and Issac were courteous and arrived on time. Our ceilings were extra high so they even touched up some paint for us since the area was difficult to reach. They made sure we were completely happy with the installation and cleaned up thoroughly afterwards. I will definitely recommend Five or Free Electrical Solutions to all my friends! Thanks!

Review 11 (2024-03-13 - Rating: 5)
We hired Five Or Free Electricals Solutions for full house RE-wire. The work was completed in a timely manner. The house was left clean and all the openings were nicely patched. Highly recommend!

Review 12 (2024-07-18 - Rating: 5)
Five stars for Five or Free! Rae and Damell helped me replace a circuit breaker and swap out an outlet. They were professional, on time, quick, friendly, and not pushy. They knew I had a short timeline for this fix and were able to come back in a few hours to do the work. They also stuck around to answer electrical questions I had unrelated to the project. I’d highly recommend them and will be a repeat customer. Thanks, Rae and Damell!

Review 13 (2024-05-18 - Rating: 5)
Eric has been a part of a team of people from Five or Free (Alex, Damell, Rafael, Jonathan, Victor, Eddie and a few others) whom I have now worked for over two months in conjunction with a major electrical upgrade of my home, consisting of the installation of a new breaker 200 amp breaker box so that I could accomplish a complete re-design of the 40-year old electrical system of my kitchen to accommodate new modern appliances, including the installation of no less than 8 separate dedicated circuits all told. This has entailed pretty much 3 full days of work by both project manager and various pairs of electricians, a great deal of behind the scenes permitting work with the city, coordination and approval of the work with PGandE (who has really been the major hold-up in completion of the project, taking six weeks to get back to us). I have consistently found Five or Free highly professional in every way: very communicative, consistent in arriving, respectful of me and my home, always ready to answer all my questions. While this has been an expensive project, I would say that their pricing is very reasonable given the extent of the work that was done and they have worked with me to stage the project in a way that made it financially affordable. We have had a couple of minor miscommunications along the way but they have made good on their end when a ball got dropped. This is now the fourth project I have had them do at my place and by far the most involved and extensive, and its hard to overstate how nice it is to have complete confidence in their work and their customer service.

Review 14 (2024-06-11 - Rating: 5)
Every individual I worked with, from the phone dispatch, to initial evaluation, and the eventual project electricians, convinced me 100% I had chosen the right service provider. I take safety very seriously, and am proud to have such rock solid electrical work done for a peace of mind and for when I eventually sell my place. Love the warranty too. Great work and a huge thank you to Damel, Alex, Evan, and Matthew, who offered the utmost professional advice and demeanors. 5 stars and I’ll call again when I need!

Review 15 (2024-06-18 - Rating: 5)
Alex did an incredible thorough job explaining the circuit analysis. He found that there was significant voltage drop throughout the house and recommended remedies. I appreciate the no upfront payments and reasonable pricing.

Review 16 (2024-01-17 - Rating: 5)
Five or Free’s interactions with me have all been outstanding. They scheduled me quickly, and were very prompt in arriving. Tim was simply terrific: an expert electrician, as well as extremely nice. He answered all my questions, and went out of his way to charge me very reasonably. Just an ideal experience. I’ll definitely be calling Five or Free again, and you should, too!

Review 17 (2024-02-16 - Rating: 5)
We had our electricity turned off unexpectedly by PG&E a few days ago because we had a hazardous wiring situation. I called Five or Free Electrical, and they arrived within about an hour to assess the situation. That was already amazing as I had called several other companies who said they couldnt come right away. They then returned early the next day to remove and change our service panel/fuse box to a 200A modern version. They updated the wiring, the riser, and ground rod, and other things, all in one rainy day. And they were very responsive and pro-active to getting the city permit person there on the same day. They called PG&E incessantly throughout the night and morning, and we got our electricity turned back on the following morning by PG&E. Id say the best characteristic is they seem to really care all the time that the customer is satisfied and fully understands the process which is happening. They also have a long warranty period of 7 years for parts and 17 years for service!

Review 18 (2024-09-05 - Rating: 5)
Tim is very knowledgeable & looked at my difficult project from several angles . He inspires confidence . I will probably request a bid - have to speak with HOA .

Review 19 (2024-09-24 - Rating: 5)
Elvin was great. On time and knew his stuff. Took care of my issue quickly. I was very pleased.

Review 20 (2024-08-16 - Rating: 5)
Damell was extremely knowledgeable and helpful in troubleshooting some longstanding gremlins other electricians had failed to diagnose. When I’m ready to move forward with the work, Five or Free will get my business!

Review 21 (2024-02-08 - Rating: 5)
Eric Densmore was great to us. He was very thorough and explained what was going on with my electrical by showing me pictures of what I had vs how it was supposed to look. We had other technicians come out previously and sold us a lot of fear with a high price tag. He showed us what was wrong with our panels and how it would be fixed at a fair price, our next question was how soon can we do this? Working with Eric made it easy to set up quickly and its like a huge weight has been lifted! Thank you for taking good care of us!

Review 22 (2024-01-12 - Rating: 5)
Carlos Thomas Jerry and Chris had been working on my house for about 3-4weeks and these guy’s were honestly awesome. They were consistent considerate polite and very professional. These guys worked long days in the cold in the rain to make sure we got what we needed. They made sure to clean up after themselves. The way they fixed everything up the outcome of there work we are very much satisfied and will definitely always go with this company in the future again! Thank you so much!

Review 23 (2024-04-16 - Rating: 5)
Thank you to everyone at 5 or Free Electrical who had a part within our complicated job. They were thorough from start to finish. Everything was explained and completed with top notch customer service. We highly recommend them and will use them again if needed!

Review 24 (2023-11-19 - Rating: 5)
This was a large residential job that took about 2 weeks. The work was well done and they were respectful of us and of the property. I was particularly impressed by Evan Ruenz, who supervised. He was knowledgeable and helpful (and treated his crew well). They accidentally broke a sconce and Evan found an attractive replacement immediately. When the job was finished, it was cleaner than when they started. Renovations never go exactly according to plan. Its how a company responds to those situations that tell you whether they are truly customer service oriented. Five or Free is the real deal.

Review 25 (2024-02-21 - Rating: 5)
Weve had a number of large jobs done by Five Or Free, but this was a small one - our kitchen light fixture didnt survive the storms, and when we went to replace it there was no electrical box in the ceiling (the old fixture was screwed into the lath). Tim came out the next morning, and in very short order put in a box, installed the new light fixture, cleaned everything up (he even patched the holes from the previous light fixture), and adjusted the light to our preference. There is nothing I can think of that he could have improved, I wish all contractors were this on top of things.

Review 26 (2023-09-19 - Rating: 5)
Ive used Five or Free Electrical several times for emergency electrical outages and for little updates on my home. They were friendly, informative and clear about what was needed. They were responsive when I had questions about the service, permits, and PG & Es involvement with inspections. They would and follow up with me regularly about updates and future inspections. Im happy with my service and will be using Five or Free Electrical in the future.

Review 27 (2023-07-15 - Rating: 5)
From the initial estimate, to working with us to revise the scope, to navigating permitting and working with PG&E, to the actual job, Five or Free was professional, courteous, responsive, and communicative throughout the process.In terms of the actual work, Christian and crew did a fantastic job relocating the main panel, adding a sub panel in the house, and reconnect main panel to existing sub panel in the garage. Their work is top quality and was done on time. He thoroughly tested and labeled each circuit breaker afterwards, and cleaned up the job site. I would not hesitate to work with them again! Many thanks!

Review 28 (2024-01-13 - Rating: 5)
I really appreciate the work that Damell came out and did at my mothers home. Not only did he find a solution for the problem I call Five or Free out for, but he also took the initiative to point out possible electrical issues that could arise in the future. I always appreciate it when a contractor educates me on the issue at hand and shows me what it is that their doing so Im not left thinking the issue is just magically resolved. 10/10 I highly recommend.

Review 29 (2023-11-28 - Rating: 5)
Five or Free is great! I had originally had an appointment booked with them, however one of their techs, Alex, called me and informed me of some steps to take to eliminate potential issues before his arrival - and his advice actually led to me being able to independently solve the issue. Im sure a lot of places would have kept quiet and used the opportunity to profit - big thanks to Five or Free for being honest and having great customer service!

Review 30 (2024-02-06 - Rating: 5)
We had 2 outlets that got burned out from a power surge. We called for a free estimate and Eric came out in the morning and checked it out as well checked other outlets. Eric gave a reasonable price on fixing them and replaced them that same day Highly recommend Eric and the company on through inspection and great job on the repair.

Review 31 (2024-01-18 - Rating: 5)
Cory Faber and Oscar Aguayo came on time both days to upgrade my electrical panel (main and sub). They were professional, polite, and careful, checking every connection to make sure they got it right. They left the place as neat and clean as they found it. Five or Free can’t do better than these two. Next time I have an electrical issue I know who to call.

Review 32 (2023-05-05 - Rating: 5)
We hired Five or Free to upgrade our main electrical panel along with installing an EV charging station. After getting 6+ different quotes, Five or Free was our first choice (hands down). They were quick to respond to any questions we had, professional, friendly and on time. The job was completed in less time than estimated (1 day vs 1.5 days) and everyone on the team was friendly and made sure we were happy with the job. Will definitely hire again when we have an electrical project!

Review 33 (2023-04-07 - Rating: 5)
Five or Free did a little bit of everything at our home. We also had a lot of wonky stuff in our home which they didn’t charge extra for and their prices are very reasonable. They definitely know what they are doing, particularly since we had a whole host of smart devices and data wiring that needed to be dealt with. I’ve appreciated their expertise and professionalism so much that I’m scheduling my 3rd round of work with them (not because they didn’t complete everything, but because we have new fixtures arrive and/or they identified issues that nobody else identified…namely that our main panel was undersized by about 50% and was in disrepair and had water intrusion…). Everything is good to go now, though I have new work for them as most home owners are familiar with… Need a reliable, profession, communicative team of electricians, Five or Free is your go-to. And no, I did not receive any compensation for. This review, although they do have incentives for being a repeat customer…another reason to come back

Review 34 (2023-11-23 - Rating: 5)
Couldnt recommend them more, they did great, diligent work! Had a tricky job as we needed to add another 40amp circuit from the garage to the first floor and replace the gas cooktop with a new induction one. The team was very careful, kept the work behind the drywall to a minimum, and did all the work until everything was working, so they also replaced the gas cooktop with the new induction one. Other electricians wouldnt commit to that or said to get a separate contractor for the final step of actually removing and replacing the existing cooktop. Super grateful and everything works perfectly now!

Review 35 (2023-02-24 - Rating: 5)
We have now had FiveorFree do several electrical jobs at our home and have been very satisfied with their work! The entire team is very competent, communicative, timely and friendly. The consultation and quotes are very detailed and clear. They have a central place for calls and dispatch and when they send a tech out to your house they give you an email and phone call with a picture and the details of the tech so you can know who they are. So far we have had the help of John, Alex, Eddie, Allen and Tim and they have all done great work and have communicated with us promptly and clearly.Some of the work we have had done is replacing an old subpanel that was literally melting, replacing switches and outlets that were failing in an older part of our house, and we are currently getting quotes from them to install some kitchen and dining lights for us. If you dont know where to start or you already have a plan, I highly recommend calling and setting up a consult!

Review 36 (2023-11-20 - Rating: 5)
This whole project was so professional, from the quote to the installation, to the cleanup. They were a bit more expensive than other electricians I had interviewed, but they were far more buttoned up and instilled a sense of confidence -- def not a fly by night operation, and they guarantee their work, which was key. Would definitely hire again for a larger job.

Review 37 (2019-01-01 - Rating: 5)
When I was preparing my house for sale, a home inspector surprised me by informing me the electrical panel was substandard and needed replacement. The first contractor I contacted, a specialist in such replacements, told me the panel had to be moved to meet code, the only suitable spot was in front of the house, but the City would not approve placement there due to esthetics. He advised me to apply for a variance with the Planning department, which he predicted would take five months, and after that to call him again. Needless to say, I checked with multiple other contractors and heard other opinions, but did not find one I trusted who seemed to know what they were talking about and quoted a reasonable price. They all expected me to obtain approvals from the electrical supplier and government entities before they would start work. Finally, I called Five or Free Electric.The experience with Five or Free was a cut above all the others. They were prompt, confident, knowledgeable, and assured me they would handle any and all contact with government inspectors. Their price was comparable with that quoted by the “expert” I had first talked with. Above all, they were true to their word, performing excellent work in accord with the timetable they had proposed. Gilbert, Josh, Allan and Tim were all courteous, prompt, helpful and totally professional. Ethan did a great job managing the project. These guys know what they are doing and know the City inspectors; the inspectors know them and know they do great work so everything went extremely smoothly. I am so glad I engaged Five or Free Electric.

Review 38 (2024-03-28 - Rating: 5)
Tim was very professional and friendly, easy to work with and did a careful and thorough job.Id be happy to have him do more work for me if anything comes up.

Review 39 (2024-07-18 - Rating: 5)
Friendly, knowledgeable technichians; thorough and informative analyses; they offer several levels of solutions with full explanations. I highly recommend!

Review 40 (2019-10-17 - Rating: 5)
I would actually give Five or Free 10 stars if I could!!! My experience with them was nothing but professional, accommodating and responsive. We had just moved into our home when we were faced with some wiring issues. Many of our plugs were not grounded especially the ones that our 60 television needed to use. In fact there was no power to that outlet!! One phone call and Emmanuel was ringing the doorbell!! After a thorough review of our situation he made a recommendation that involved making our old knob and tube wiring safe without rewiring the whole house and putting in overhead wiring for an overhead lamp. The next morning Josh and his crew showed up before 9 and worked tirelessly the whole day... no stopping for lunch!!! Their communication was flawless!!! I could even track where Josh was as he drove in from Modesto early in the morning!!! I could not recommend this company more!! They were an absolute pleasure to work with.

Review 41 (2024-01-08 - Rating: 5)
Called 2 electricians and PGE for a short circuitFiv or free assessed there was current on the outer breaker, inside breaker and there was a wire loose and fixed it.This service is a lot better than others who dont do anything but look and say ,you need a whole new system

Review 42 (2023-06-01 - Rating: 5)
Five or free replaced all the knob and tube wiring in our old house and has been out since to repair work done by contractors that was not up to code. Im very happy with their work and grateful for the peace of mind knowing things are installed correctly.

Review 43 (2021-06-20 - Rating: 5)
This review is long overdue. I called Five Or Free Electrical Solutions because my circuit breaker kept tripping a couple of months ago. Eric came out first and tried everything he could to fix the issue, even called someone to help with the problem- very professional, early, great communication, did not rush through the job at all. Unfortunately, the problem was complex and returned. Gilbert came out next- professional, patient, took time to walk me through and trouble shoot the problem, and explained everything along the way. He ended up fixing the issue and gave me advice on next steps should it return. The problem hasnt returned! I would definitely use this company again, and highly recommend it to anyone having electrical issues. Overall- easy to schedule, respectful, on time, professional. I had called a lot of electricians, and this company was one of the only ones that responded professionally.

Review 44 (2023-10-19 - Rating: 5)
Had some downed outdoor outlets and some old outdoor lights that needed replacement. Eddie was awesome and really responsive and efficient. Even had to come back next day because one of the outdoor GFI outlets need replacing,

Review 45 (2024-08-15 - Rating: 5)
Gilbert explained everything thoroughly. He was courteous and professional.

Review 46 (2018-07-25 - Rating: 5)
These guys are the ABSOLUTE BEST! The Five Or Free team came through and made time on their busy schedules to install two much-needed ceiling fans at our new home in Oakland when other electricians ignored our calls entirely. Every member of the crew at Five Or Free were punctual, professional and courteous. And the work was beautifully completed quickly and under budget. I strongly recommend these guys to anyone looking for a professional electrician committed to delivering great service and great results at a fair competitive price. I wouldn’t call anyone else.

Review 47 (2024-08-01 - Rating: 5)
Great customer service. Technician arrived on time was very knowledgeable

Review 48 (2024-08-22 - Rating: 5)
Great service! The technician came on time and was very knowledgeable.

Review 49 (2017-05-18 - Rating: 5)
Gilbert,The company came through for me today. Thank you.Your guys arrived after 7, which was no doubt a long day for them.They got the requested work done, and then they went the extra mile. Seeing what needed to be done to make me happy, they told my wife what additional stuff to go get, waited for her to go get it, and then installed it, so that everything would be squared away when I got home.That is the kind of professionalism and attention to detail that is very uncommon nowadays. It didnt go unnoticed or unappreciated.My Home Advisor review is going to be glowing. Because of todays work, 5 or Free will be my electrical contractor for all future jobs.

Review 50 (2021-07-01 - Rating: 5)
The team at Five or Free did a great job handling our panel replacement and fixture installation! The actual service was great and their handling of all the permitting issues was so helpful. The city of Oakland staff member who came to review the work told me that they have a great reputation and do great work, and I agree! Thank you all so much!

Review 51 (2015-11-10 - Rating: 5)
Five or free (named for their satisfaction guarantee) cleaned up a previously badly done job for us (by another electrician), including restoring power to a critical circuit that was lost over the weekend. Gilbert is fantastic, as is Clemente.In short: fair prices for high quality work. Ive found an electrician I can trust, and Ill definitely use them again. Highly recommended.

Review 52 (2017-10-21 - Rating: 5)
Frankly, Ive not had very good experiences with the electricians. I came across Five or Free Electrical online... Now that theyve come out a few times its time to write a review:Five or Free is an all-around first class company. The whole process has been thought out, from initial contact to mailing inspection permits. They EXPERTLY replaced an out-dated sub panel (which was a fire risk and no small task), and installed an EVSE from the main panel to the garage. The EVSE installation required a bit of logistics and some de-construction/construction. The result is that its in just the right place for ease of use and looks very nice.I asked one technician how to approach garage door repair companies and his great advice was a bonus. The folks at Five or Free are communicative, professional, honest, and most importantly, the electricians do excellent work. Its a pleasure doing business with them.

Review 53 (2023-08-22 - Rating: 5)
Allen is an extremely Honest person. He just told me that my solar installer made a mistake on requiring a main panel breaker. Saved me a lot of money

Review 54 (2024-10-13 - Rating: 5)
Very professional and informative. I will be calling you soon.

Review 55 (2024-01-25 - Rating: 5)
Alex was super professional and competent. I will definitely call them first in the future. Great service!

Review 56 (2024-08-22 - Rating: 5)
Quick, solid GFCI plug fix, all one could ask

Review 57 (2023-03-24 - Rating: 5)
Great service. Professional, kind, and good work. They also communicate well and were able to schedule both the consult and service quickly.

Review 58 (2024-04-02 - Rating: 5)
Outstanding Service and Great Price! The technician Rachael Rae Chelemedos was awesome!

Review 59 (2024-07-16 - Rating: 5)
I do not have enough nice things to say about this company and rae. the communication was excellent and the service was wonderful

Review 60 (2024-07-17 - Rating: 5)
Tim from Five or Free is professional and clearly explained the multiple electrical issues I have and got me on the schedule ASAP even though they are swamped. I highly recommend Five or Free.

Review 61 (2018-01-15 - Rating: 5)
There was a bit of frustration with scheduling, but overall Im very pleased with the quality of work and what I paid. I would recommend their services and would use them again myself.

Review 62 (2023-05-23 - Rating: 5)
Always early, very thorough and communicative. Eric is pleasant, explains things well, and never is in a hurry.

Review 63 (2024-02-08 - Rating: 5)
The lady Electrician was a real professional and extremely knowledgeable. I highly recommend these folks!!!

Review 64 (2024-03-06 - Rating: 5)
Great service, fixed an issue 2 prior electricians couldnt in an hour.

Review 65 (2024-09-05 - Rating: 5)
Great service , knowledge and courtesy!

Review 66 (2024-02-13 - Rating: 5)
Great experience! On time great work and completed the job super quickly

Review 67 (2023-11-03 - Rating: 5)
Technician always comes on time, and do very good jobs also good prices

Review 68 (2024-04-16 - Rating: 5)
Outstanding one two three fix is a refreshing change by a really knowledgeable electrician who has the right equipment to get the job done.

Review 69 (2023-12-21 - Rating: 5)
I have worked with Alex now on multiple jobs. He is punctual, courteous, respectful, incredibly capable, and has fixed us right up each time. It is always a supreme pleasure! He is a top notch electrician, and I couldnt ask for anyone better.

Review 70 (2024-02-02 - Rating: 5)
Five or Free did a great job repairing a broken outdoor light by rewiring. Tim was friendly, informative and extremely hard working. I plan to use the service again for some projects I have around the house. Would recommend!

Review 71 (2024-02-08 - Rating: 5)
Weather delays galore but eventually all was completed with a smile and kindness.

Review 72 (2023-11-05 - Rating: 5)
Allen came out to provide multiple quotes, hes a real expert and takes pride in his work. Very thorough, fixed an issue we had promptly. Five or Free is always timely, sticks to their word. I cant thank them more for their help! You cant go wrong working with them.

Review 73 (2023-11-09 - Rating: 5)
I had gotten a previous quote from different company for a wall heater installation that was way too much and required a separate scheduled visit. I also wasnt left with a lot of confidence in their assessment.When the Five Or Free tech showed up they immediately had a decent idea of what was causing the wall heater to short. They showed up within the scheduled window and were super professional and explained everything going on. Alex G did the inspection himself and took the time to fix it on the spot without needing to schedule a separate appointment. The price was a fraction of the other companys quote and well worth the knowledge and time saved.Ill definitely be calling Five Or Free first for any electrical needs.

Review 74 (2023-10-26 - Rating: 5)
From the initial discussion with Alex to the final installation with Evan, outstanding! Alex knew exactly what we needed. Evan did an awesome job with the installation and was thorough with the installation/operational details. Great team to work with!

Review 75 (2024-02-25 - Rating: 5)
I am a repeat customer who is obviously more than satisfied with Five or Free. They fit both my residential and commercial needs. The most recent project was at a commercial property. They were my interface with both the City of Oakland and P.G.&E. (everyones favorite entities Im sure). My experience was smooth given that Five or Free did the dirty work arranging for the installation of a new main panel. As usual, the work was on schedule, efficient, exceptional, with excellent customer service. Even when a weak water line inadvertently ruptured, Chris capped the line and installed a shut off valve I provided at no extra cost, so that I could later have plumbers provide a more permanent repair. You can use other contractors but you will not do better than Five or Free Electrical.

Review 76 (2023-12-13 - Rating: 5)
The technician found the problem promptly, and we were very satisfied. Thank you.

Review 77 (2023-04-13 - Rating: 5)
Alex was very professional and thorough. Definitely recommend!!

Review 78 (2023-12-05 - Rating: 5)
Gilbert is all around amazing and was super helpful for me, going out of his way to resolve an electrical issue I was facing.

Review 79 (2023-08-05 - Rating: 5)
Had a new panel put in these guys did it in a few hours, no problems. They do the disconnect and reconnect with PGE so its all above board. Id say priced pretty fairly too.

Review 80 (2024-01-08 - Rating: 5)
Fast and efficient. These guys are 5 stars.

Review 81 (2023-04-19 - Rating: 5)
Alex was communicative, kind, affable, respectful, efficient, and effective.

Review 82 (2020-10-27 - Rating: 5)
Before finding Five or Free, I was struggling to work with another (perhaps *the*) top rated electrician in Oakland. It was like pulling teeth just trying to schedule a visit with those people. Communicating with them over missed phone calls and endless misunderstandings was just too much to bare, so I started looking for other solutions.Five or Free sent out a technician names Tim very quickly to review the situation. He was punctual, incredibly nice, and very patient and informative when explaining to me how the wiring was set up in my newly purchased home. He presented me with multiple different options for moving forward at different price points, and wasnt pushy at all in going one way or the other.Then, when Tim came back to do the actual work, some further analysis revealed that some of the scheduled work didnt in fact need to be done. He made me immediately aware of this and reduced the cost of the visit accordingly. Some less honest technicians may have simply said nothing and billed me for work they didnt eve do.This is all I really need to say. They were quick, punctual, very easy to work/communicate with, and just all around good people. We will definitely be using them exclusively from here on out.Thanks Tim!

Review 83 (2023-12-28 - Rating: 5)
The work was done quickly and per the estimate

Review 84 (2018-10-20 - Rating: 5)
I had a very good experience with these guys. I would call them in the future and recommend them.

Review 85 (2023-05-18 - Rating: 5)
Friendly, thorough, knowledgeable - everything I could ask for!

Review 86 (2023-10-13 - Rating: 5)
Eric was smart, creative and efficient.

Review 87 (2024-08-11 - Rating: 5)
I could not be happier

Review 88 (2018-10-08 - Rating: 5)
Gilbert and his crew are amazing. These guys are knowledgeable and friendly. They are absolutely committed to make u happy. The job was done on time and at a reasonable price. Will definately use them again and would recommend them to anybody. They were terrific.

Review 89 (2016-06-29 - Rating: 4)
They were the friendliest and most professional electricians that I have come across. I would definitely recommend them and would hire them if they fell in my price range. If you have the money, definitely hire them for the job. Their work comes with guarantees and warranties and will pass inspections for permits, should you need one.

Review 90 (2024-02-15 - Rating: 5)
Excellent Service, amazing professionalism

Review 91 (2018-11-18 - Rating: 5)
Correcting Electrical Wiring Upgrade Mistakes in a 1958 Home:1) Knowledgeable/Thorough/Detailed/Meticulous/ Methodical - carefully inspected and corrected the wiring problems caused by the previous electrician, including the problems in the dark, narrow, cramped, crawl space under the house.2) Professional/Great Customer Service - accommodated 2 work schedules, text reminders, arrival updates, arrived in a timely manner, polite, neat, tidy.3) Patient/ Pleasant - had many lengthy discussions with us to make sure that we understood what, why and how they planned to repair the previous electricians wiring mistakes. Took before and after photos because we lived out-of-town.They guarantee their work for 17 years so you know that their service is impeccable! I would hire them again and highly recommend them!!!Kathy Y.