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Electrical Contractors / Electricians in Ventura County serving Camarillo, Casa Conejo, Channel Islands Beach, El Rio, Fillmore, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Oak Park, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks, Ventura and Westlake Village

How to Find the Best Electricians in Ventura County CA

Finding the best electrical contractors in Ventura County is important when the lights go out. Good electricians in Ventura County will do your electrical repair or home rewiring and inspect your home wiring to help prevent it from happening again.

The following research by The Prime Buyer's Report identifies the best electricians in Ventura County and issues related to hiring them.

How to Find the Best Electricians in Ventura County CA 

Electricians in Ventura County are required to be licensed by the state for your protection, such as the C10 license specifically for electrical contractors. Unlike most other license categories where only the company owner needs a state license but not their employees, every individual who performs electrical work needs to be licensed in their own right even if merely an employee of a licensed electical contractor.

If the company has employees, they are legally required to have workers' compensation insurance to protect you the customer from being sued if an injury occurs during work performed at your property.  Electricians are not required by law to have general liability insurance; however, all electrical contractors bearing The Prime Buyer's Report—TOP 10 designation have general liability insurance coverage to reimburse you in the event of any damages, in addition to passing all other requirements for certification as Prime Buyer's Report—TOP 10 such as our research phone calls to their previous customers, hiring only documented workers, verified license and workers' comp insurance, clean complaint record, and more.

Electricians in Ventura County Perform Numerous Services
To be a licensed electrical contractor, one must be proficient in a number of tasks, but because the industry is so expansive, good electricians often specialize. So a given electrician in Ventura County may have years of experience, but they still may not be the best fit for your specific wiring repair or electrical repair project.  Residential electricans can fix or install circuit breakers, dryers, paddle fans, attic fans, oven circuits, ceiling fans and do home rewiring. Commercial electricans in Ventura County can install commercial lighting for parking areas, underground commercial electrical work including retrofitting, retail and commercial electrical inspection and testing, backup generators and other backup power systems.

Some electricians in Ventura County often have lighting design experience, which they can apply to install track lighting, recessed lighting, and lighting control systems.

Electricians that have electrical engineering certification can install 3 phase motor controls, U.L. listed motor controls, wiring for code UBC, and underground/T.I. wiring.  

 

Electricians in Ventura County Regularly Carry Required Components
The best electricians in Ventura County perform a variety of electrical repair & electrical services for your home, and often arrive at your door prepared with the necessary test and measurement equipment and replacement parts. Depending on the purpose of the visit, good electrical contractors will be armed with gas/leak detectors and analyzers, wire and breaker tracers, safety switches, and other testing products to restore your power or remediate any safety concerns.

In order to avoid billable repeat visits, conscientious electricians will carry replacement wire, cable, fuses, fittings, connectors and conduits. With the necessary equipment, they can repair fans and thermostats, and perform disconnects or power restorations from your circuit breaker panel. Many of the best electricians can service your light fixtures as well, installing dimmers and bulbs to optimize your home lighting or reduce unnecessary electrical drains. Most of the good electricians in Ventura County are trained in CAD and certified for home wiring repairs, so you can trust that, based on the information you've given them, they can capably resolve your electrical problems.

The Prime Buyer's Report lists these electricians in Ventura County: Benjamin Electric, McNamee Electric Inc, Zeller Electric Co, Foley Building & Electric, Swanson & Dudley Electrical, Taft Electric Co, Byrd Electrical Contractors, Lightning Electric. Other Ventura County electrical contractors who might still serve the area include: .

 

 

 

How to Choose Among the Best Electricians in Ventura County 

When it comes to electrical repair, rewiring and other electrical work by C10 licensed electrical contractors in Ventura County CA, ask some questions about their abilities, experience, and credentials.

• How long have the electrical contractors been doing electrical contracting, electrical repair or home rewiring in Ventura County?

• How many electrical repair jobs or home wiring jobs have the electricians completed in Ventura County?

• Can the electricians provide references for past electrical contracting jobs? (All electricians bearing the Prime Buyer's Report — TOP 10 symbol have already had their customer references called by research staff at The Prime Buyer's Report so you don't have to.)

• What will the electrical contractors' timing be on bidding and completing home wiring or wiring repair? 

• Can they prove that all their employees sent to your property are legal to work in the U.S.? (All electrical contractors bearing The Prime Buyer's Report — TOP 10 symbol have already signed an agreement to only hire documented workers.)

• Do the electrical contractors carry workers' compensation and liability insurance to protect you in the event of an accident or mistake? (All electrical contractors bearing the Prime Buyer's Report — TOP 10 symbol have already shown proof of insurance to research staff at The Prime Buyer's Report.)

• Will the electricians provide a written estimate of the electrical work?

• Will permits be needed? If so, will the electricians be responsible for getting them?

• Does the owner of the electrical service accompany his electricians on the job?

• What kind of warranties & guarantees do the electrical contractors offer and what do the warranties cover?

• Will the electrical contractors provide a written contract?

• Do they charge by the hour (Time & Materials) or by the job (Flat Rate)?

• Do they expect your job to be completed in a single visit?

• Will you have electrical power while the electrical contractors work?

When you've chosen the most suitable electrician in Ventura County for your specific needs, make sure they are licensed in good standing with a C10 contractor's license. (All electrcians bearing the Prime Buyer's Report —TOP 10 symbol have already had their license verified by research staff at The Prime Buyer's Report.)

 

 

Electricians in Ventura County Use Many Quality Brands 

Phillips, Sylvania, Juno, Klein, Universal, GE, Murray, Lutron, Wadsworth, Madison, Etcon, TPI, Lennox, ITE, Intermatic, Victor, Viking, Intertherm, Nutone, and Leviton.

 

 

Tips for Dealing with Electrical Contractors in Ventura County 

Take Time Choosing Among the Best Electricians.
Be selective. Quality varies widely among local electricians, so you should carefully screen any new electrical contractor you consider.

Describe the Problem to the Electrician.
When you're making calls to good electricians, you'll save time and energy if you can thoroughly describe the home wiring, home rewiring, or electrical repair work you need done. If you need electrical repairs, scrutinize the affected wiring elements as safely as possible (this isn't a good time to be brave) and familiarize yourself with all of the symptoms you can identify. When you provide this information to a good electrician, he'll be able to estimate costs and labor more accurately. He may direct you to PG&E (which usually has no charge) or he may be able to suggest a simple solution you can perform yourself.

Do Your Homework Before You Make an Appointment with an Electrical Contractor.
For any electrical repair or home wiring work, be sure to check licensing, industry certifications, workers' compensation and liability insurance before you seriously consider any contractors.

Get Multiple Estimates Over the Phone From the Electricians.
You should consult a few different electricians about your required work. This isn't necessarily just to find the cheapest electrician. It will help you get an idea of all electricians abilities as well as their attitudes toward you and your home wiring or electrical repair needs. Even if it turns out to be a simple electrical problem, good electricians should be able to be respectful of your home while providing quality electrical repair or electrical installation work.

Get Everything in Writing From the Electricians.
Before any electrical repair or home wiring work commences, make sure that the electricians provide you with a written description of the electrical repair or home wiring work, pricing and timeframe for completion.

Maintain Great Communication During the Electrical Repair or Home Wiring Work.
Make sure you are available while the electrical contractors are working, be it by phone or in person. They may have questions for you about the electrical details of your home, or may want to report changes or problems. You should be able to ask when you have the slightest doubt about how a job is going. In short, good communication is essential with the electrical contractors, and it takes both parties to accomplish it.

Agree In Advance to Approve Electrical Repairs or Wiring Installation Upon Completion.
After the job is completed, look at the detailed agreement you signed before electrical work started. Test the electrical repairs and go over any changes or problems with the electricians. Compare his report to the contract. Bring up any work that differs from what you agreed to.

Know Your Rights When Working with Electrical Contractors in Ventura County.
Consumers have some special rights depending on where they live. You're dealing with residential electrical contractors in Ventura County, so you can reference the Web site for the California Department of Consumer Affairs.

Make Sure the Electrical Contractors Ask The Right Questions.
If the electrical contractors seem indifferent or overly lax about the issues at hand, don't settle for that electrical service company. You're not the only one that should be asking questions. The best electricians should fully acquaint themselves with your situation before they propose any repairs or make any estimates.

 

 

Resources About Electricians in Ventura County 

Associations & Licensing for Electrical Contractors
BBB Better Business Bureau (http://www.bbb.com/)
CDIR California Department of Industrial Relations (http://www.dir.ca.gov/)
CEC California Energy Commission (http://www.energy.ca.gov/)
CSLB Contractors State License Board (http://www.cslb.ca.gov/)
DCA California Department of Consumer Affairs (www.dca.ca.gov)
EGIA Electric and Gas Industries Association (http://www.egia.com/)
FEC Federated Electrical Contractors (http://www.fec.org/)
IAEI International Association of Electrical Inspectors (http://www.iaei.org/)
IECI Independent Electrical Contractors Association (http://www.ieci.org/)
NCNECA Northern California National Electrical Contractors Association (http://www.norcalneca.org/)
NECA National Electrical Contractors Association (http://www.necaonline.com/)
WECA Western Electrical Contractors Association (http://www.wecia-iec.org/)

Web & Media Resources About Electricians
Cabling Contractor Magazine
Electrical Construction & Maintenance Magazine
Electrical Contracting Products
Electrical Contractor Magazine
Electrical and Mechanical Contractor Magazine
Electric Light and Power Magazine
Engineering News
Utility Automation and Engineering and T&D

http://www.electrical-safety.com/
http://www.electricalknowledge.com/
http://www.electrical-online.com/
http://www.electriciantalk.com/
http://www.hometime.com/

The Prime Buyer's Report provides information for the TOP 10 Electricians in Ventura County within the following zip codes:

91319, 91320, 91358, 91359, 91360, 91361, 91362, 93001, 93002, 93003, 93004, 93005, 93006, 93007, 93009, 93010, 93011, 93012, 93015, 93016, 93020, 93021, 93022, 93023, 93024, 93030, 93031, 93032, 93033, 93034, 93035, 93036, 93040, 93041, 93042, 93043, 93044, 93060, 93061, 93062, 93063, 93064, 93065, 93066, 93094 and 93099

 

Electricians Camarillo CA

Advanced Power Systems Camarillo CA 93011
Area Electric Camarillo CA 93012
Backe Electric Camarillo CA 93012
Best Electric Camarillo CA 93012
Burke Electric Camarillo CA 93010
Camarillo Electric Repair Camarillo CA 93010
Citywide Electric Camarillo CA 93012
Innovative Electrical Service Camarillo CA 93011
K C Electric Camarillo CA 93010
McNamee Electric Inc Camarillo CA 93012
Mjb Electric Camarillo CA 93011
Pluto Electric Inc Camarillo CA 93012
Red Electric Camarillo CA 93012
S C Electrical Contractors Camarillo CA 93010
Venco Controls Inc Camarillo CA 93012
Wired Electrical Contracting Camarillo CA 93012

 

Electricians Fillmore CA

Perkins Electric Fillmore CA 93015

 

Electricians Moorpark CA

Coleman-Pacific Inc Moorpark CA 93021
Every Wire Electric Moorpark CA 93021
Moorpark Electric Moorpark CA 93021
R J Sieg Electric Co Moorpark CA 93021

 

Electricians Newbury Park CA

Ballard Electric Newbury Park CA 91320
Doug Biasi Electric Newbury Park CA 91320
Excel Electric Newbury Park CA 91320
Flash Electric Newbury Park CA 91320
Gmc Electric Newbury Park CA 91320
Jacobs Electric Newbury Park CA 91320
O'connor Electric Newbury Park CA 91320
Pro Rope Electric Inc Newbury Park CA 91320
Pryor Electric Newbury Park CA 91320
Rons Brothers Electric Co Newbury Park CA 91320
Rosson's Electrical & Design Newbury Park CA 91320
Roux Electric Newbury Park CA 91320
Security Electric & Landscape Newbury Park CA 91320
Sharpe & Sons Electric Inc Newbury Park CA 91320
Sw Electrical Newbury Park CA 91320
Tri-County Electric Newbury Park CA 91320
Zeller Electric Co Newbury Park CA 91320

 

Electricians Oak View CA

Lambert Electric Oak View CA 93022

Electricians Ojai CA

Arnold Morris Electric Ojai CA 93023
Bob Watson Electric Ojai CA 93023
California Electric Ojai CA 93023
Demaria Electric Ojai CA 93023
Ojai Electric Repair Ojai CA 93023
Robert Watson Electric Ojai CA 93023
Sulphur Crest Electric Inc Ojai CA 93023
Walsh Electric Ojai CA 93023

 

Electricians Oxnard CA

Dieners Electric Inc Oxnard CA 93032
Foley Building & Electric Oxnard CA 93030
J L Electric Oxnard CA 93030
Martinez Electric Oxnard CA 93030
R A Electric Oxnard CA 93033
Schaefer Electric Oxnard CA 93035
Titan Electric Oxnard CA 93036

 

Electricians Piru CA

Reggie's Electric Piru CA 93040

 

Electricians Port Hueneme CA

Eastman Electric Port Hueneme CA 93041

 

Electricians Santa Paula CA

Oxnard Electric Santa Paula CA 93060

 

Electricians Simi Valley CA

California Industrial Electric Simi Valley CA 93063
Carrle Electrical Lighting Simi Valley CA 93065
Cartier Electric Simi Valley CA 93065
Coastline Electric Sc Simi Valley CA 93065
Denham Electric Simi Valley CA 93065
Douglas Wright Electric Simi Valley CA 93063
Esa Electric Inc Simi Valley CA 93063
Gary Russell Handyman Simi Valley CA 93065
Gonce Electric Co Simi Valley CA 93062
Iec Electric Contractors Inc Simi Valley CA 93063
J K Shelby Corp Simi Valley CA 93063
John Mackenzie Electric Simi Valley CA 93065
Joseph Grinstead Electric Simi Valley CA 93063
Mann Brothers Electric Contractor Simi Valley CA 93065
Newton Rw Electric Simi Valley CA 93063
Power Spot Electric Inc Simi Valley CA 93063
Powercom Electric Simi Valley CA 93063
Pro Circuit Electrical Simi Valley CA 93065
Reliable Electric Simi Valley CA 93063
Stover Electric Inc Simi Valley CA 93065
Swanson & Dudley Electrical Simi Valley CA 93063
T Binder Electric Simi Valley CA 93063
Tiefertronix Simi Valley CA 93065

 

Electricians Somis CA

D K Electric Somis CA 93066
Flamard Electric Somis CA 93066
G B Electric Somis CA 93066
Power One Electric Inc Somis CA 93066
Zeger's Electric Somis CA 93066

Electricians Thousand Oaks CA

Benjamin Electric Thousand Oaks CA 91360
Fred & Sons Electric Thousand Oaks CA 91360
Jms Electrical & Design Thousand Oaks CA 91362
Lacy Electric Thousand Oaks CA 91360
Lowman Electric Thousand Oaks CA 91360
Lyt Electric Thousand Oaks CA 91360
Paul Kale Electric Co Thousand Oaks CA 91360
Trier Electric Thousand Oaks CA 91360

 

Electricians Ventura CA

A Quality Repair Co Ventura CA 93003
Advanced Electric Ventura CA 93003
Allen Electric Ventura CA 93007
Associated Electric Ventura CA 93003
Bill Kelly Electric Ventura CA 93002
Byrd Electrical Contractors Ventura CA 93003
C J Leslie Electric Ventura CA 93006
Creico Electric Inc Ventura CA 93003
Custom Lighting Contractor Ventura CA 93001
D K Electric Ventura CA 93003
Denny's Electric Ventura CA 93003
Dutch Vandervort Electrcian Ventura CA 93003
Healy Electric & Controls Ventura CA 93003
Hillcrest Electrical Inc Ventura CA 93003
Judson Builders Inc Ventura CA 93001
Kch Electric Ventura CA 93003
Lightning Electric Ventura CA 93003
Oilfield Electric & Motor Ventura CA 93001
Oxnard Electric Ventura CA 93005
Pacific Electric Solar Inc Ventura CA 93003
Patterson Electric Ventura CA 93003
Production Electric Co Ventura CA 93004
Pro-Line Electric Ventura CA 93006
R C Electric Ventura CA 93003
R R Electric Ventura CA 93003
Seaside Electric Ventura CA 93002
Sevy Electric Ventura CA 93001
Sloan's Electrical Service Ventura CA 93003
Stamp Electric Ventura CA 93003
Taft Electric Co Ventura CA 93006
Tri Tech Electric Ventura CA 93004
Venco Controls Inc Ventura CA 93003
Video Tek Ventura CA 93004

 

Electricians Westlake Village CA

Ecb Electric Westlake Village CA 91362
General & Elec Forklift Repair Westlake Village CA 91362
Tobias Electric Westlake Village CA 91362
Totaly Wired Electric Westlake Village CA 91362