Business ProfileElectricians in San Francisco, California
Max Electric
Max Electric
Max Electric has served homeowners, realtors and contractors across San Francisco and the Bay Area since 2017. Its knob-and-tube inspection is a separate scope from replacement work.
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Business Highlights
- The company describes its electrical business as licensed and insured.
- The company says it offers service guarantees, with details based on the work performed.
Service Area
Serving San Francisco, Marin County and the Bay Area.
Active Business Listing
Max Electric is one of 12 electricians ProsGrade lists in San Francisco, California.
Active
Public local listing
Listing details
8 services listed, including Knob-and-tube inspections and reports, Knob-and-tube wiring replacement and Whole-house rewiring. Open Monday to Saturday. 553 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Max Electric compares with the other 11 electricians on ProsGrade in San Francisco, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 12 San Francisco electricians on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Has more Google reviews (553) than 10 of the 11 other San Francisco electricians on ProsGrade.
Services Covered
8 services- Knob-and-tube inspections and reportsThe focused assessment checks visible wiring and accessible circuit activity, with photos and written findings.
- Knob-and-tube wiring replacementFull or partial replacement can include modern grounded circuits, permits and inspection coordination.
- Whole-house rewiringThe team checks active circuits, panel condition and grounding before distinguishing a local defect from a system-wide problem.
- Electrical panel replacement and upgradesThe scope distinguishes replacement at existing capacity, added circuit space and service upgrades that may require more utility capacity.
- EV charger installationThe process checks panel capacity, charger location and cable route; installations include a dedicated 240V circuit.
- Electrical repair and troubleshootingThe team handles partial outages, breaker trips, faulty outlets and switches, lighting problems and damaged wiring.
- Wiring, outlets, switches and lightingServices include wiring improvements, dedicated circuits, GFCI protection, fixtures and dimmers for homes and businesses.
- Commercial electrical servicesProjects include repairs, tenant improvements, panel work, dedicated circuits and lighting for offices, retail spaces, restaurants and managed buildings.
Reviews
What customers say
Customers mention knowledgeable electricians, clear explanations and careful installation. One homeowner says the crew installed two pendant lights on a dimmer using the existing light box to avoid extra ceiling holes; another says a home's electrical upgrade passed inspection and stayed on budget. A separate homeowner disputes a knob-and-tube diagnosis and a complete-rewire recommendation, saying the house had grounded outlets.
Customer Reviews
Laura Tetlak
Only giving them one star because I think they really know their stuff. Very knowledgeable and I'm confident they are good at what they do But... They are super scammers!!! Came into a home built in the 80s and told us it was K&T and needed complete rewire + no grounded outlets which was not true!!!!! SHADY SHADY SHADY expect your est to double and have a maze of confusion!
Ethan Cluck
Great crew. I've hired several of their electricians for various tasks and everyone knows what they're doing and they're smart and even have a sense of humor. What's not to love? Prices are reasonable and nobody will BS you.
Anthony
I found Max Electric online so I know positive reviews have an impact. I was renovating a home to put on the market, that turned put to be an eight-month project due to my decision to do a full-on renovation maybe two months in.
Max’s job was to upgrade the home electrical systems to current compliance from 1950’s era knob and tubes. Also, to install new fixtures due to the renovation. I interviewed three electrical contractors. I went with Max as he had a detailed estimate and was matter of fact and accommodating to any questions. He was also the most realistic about the work involved. I understood what was going on. Max and his team are professionals and genuinely nice people. We passed inspections with no issues and budget to actual was accurate. I highly recommend Max Electric. The house was listed and sold under a week above list price. Max’s work was a big factor. Thanks Max Electric.
Heather Klein
Rico and Mariano came to install two pendant lights in my ceiling. We talked through two options and settled on a ceiling cover with existing light box in place instead of more holes in the ceiling and beams and someone patching the ceiling. They were on time, efficient, helped get them level and adjusted to the height I wanted. They also put them on a dimmer. They cleaned up afterward. I thought they were great. Max Electrical was also responsive to my inquiry and I had a quote in days. I will call them back for other electrical work.
Karina Chow
Our insurance requested we replace outdated electrical panels in the basement and Max Electric clearly has done many replacement jobs and is familiar with this request (they even handed us a printed brochure outlining EXACTLY what we needed as a service they cover). Work seemed professional, everyone we interfaced with was responsive and great at answering questions, explaining what needed to be done, and was polite and friendly. Our only complaint is that there were a few blips in communication around what time the technicians were arriving and what exactly they had left to do. Other than that, it was smooth sailing. Would recommend Max Electric!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does a knob-and-tube inspection include replacement work?
No. The inspection documents accessible conditions; replacement is scoped as a separate project.
Does every older home need a full rewire?
No. A single failed device or damaged circuit may need a focused repair; active wiring, the panel and grounding are checked before judging whether the issue spans the home.
What does an electrical estimate explain before work begins?
The recommended solution, timeline and pricing are explained before work starts.