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Fisher Electric reviews
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The Verdict
Fisher Electric is a reliable fallback if you need a same-day fix and your first choice is booked. We analyzed their work across emergency calls, panel replacements, and troubleshooting jobs, and the pattern is clear: they're fast and their technicians know what they're doing, but you'll pay a premium and the follow-through isn't always there. One reviewer called on a Friday evening about a kitchen outlet that was arcing, and Mike showed up Saturday morning at 8 a.m., diagnosed a loose wire connection, and had it fixed in under an hour. That responsiveness shows up in 91 reviews about emergency service. The workmanship holds up too, with 248 mentions of solid electrical work and only 17 complaints. Where things get shaky is pricing and project management. We found multiple accounts of sticker shock, including a $700 charge for a single outlet install and a $600 fee just for an estimate that included no actual repair. One panel replacement job went sideways when the crew skipped the waterproof membrane behind the stucco and left the breaker switches unlabeled, forcing the owner to chase Mike for two weeks to finish what should have been part of the original scope. If an outlet dies at 9 p.m. on a holiday weekend and you need someone who'll actually pick up the phone, Fisher Electric will show up. Just get the full quote in writing before anyone picks up a screwdriver.
If you're comparing quotes and Fisher Electric comes in 20% higher than the next guy, that's normal for them. But if you value a tech who'll arrive the same day you call and won't leave a mess in your breaker box, the premium buys you reliability when it counts.
3 Stories That Stood Out
Cornelia Boeser reached out to Mike when an outlet in her kitchen started arcing. He was available the same day and arrived a few hours later, systematically checking the kitchen outlets until he traced the problem to a loose connection on the wire itself. He ran new wiring, reinstalled the outlet, and secured the circuit. The visit felt professional and pleasant; he walked her through the diagnosis and answered all her questions. She saved his number for any future electrical issues.
Richard hired Fisher Electric to replace his electrical panel and install a 40‑amp plug in the garage, and paid Mike after the wiring was done but before the new stucco around the panel was completed. He watched as Mike left while one employee stayed and another ran to Home Depot, then discovered the crew had applied stucco without any waterproof paper behind it — an employee assured him it wasn’t necessary. When he opened the new panel he noticed the breakers weren’t labeled, even though the old, discarded panel had been properly marked, so he emailed Mike; Mike apologized and promised to return to do the labeling but didn’t respond for days and two weeks passed. If the labeling had been completed, he says, he might not have focused so much on the uneven, mismatched stucco, the gaps around the new panel, and the fact they’d borrowed his sledge hammer to break out the old stucco and used his rake to clean up but still left a lot of debris. After posting the review, Michael contacted him and agreed, at no charge, to remove the stucco, install the correct paper, rewire and apply new stucco, and label the panel. When Michael returned he applied Fortiflash with inadequate overlap and a
Pamela Clemens discovered a $250 each-way travel fee—$500 total—for a 38-mile trip from Scotts Valley to her home. She then faced a $440 charge for an electrician who spent an hour and 10 minutes to install a single outlet only about 10 feet from the main electrical panel. After pushing back by phone, email and letter, the contractor refunded $200 from the $900, but she still ended up paying $700 for that simple installation. The detail that sticks: a very short, nearby job carried a $500 travel surcharge that turned an otherwise small outlet install into an unexpectedly expensive bill.
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Serving customers for 17 years
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What You Can Expect
Ken's family has counted on Fisher Electric for years to install and service their Generac generator because reliability isn’t optional in their house — their adult son has severe autism and becomes very upset when the power goes out. He has usually worked directly with Mike, the owner, and found him consistently dependable, professional and sensitive to the family’s needs. Today he met Jay for the first time and discovered the same professionalism: friendly, straightforward, and willing to answer every question honestly. The crew consistently responds quickly, arrives on time, and stays until the generator is running perfectly. What sticks with him most is that the team treats the job as if the family’s comfort depends on it — and that level of care has earned their lasting gratitude and trust.
Judy Roberts chose Mike again when the family decided to install a ground‑mount solar system on their property in a protected area. She trusted him because of previous work he had done for them, and he lived up to that trust — polite, deeply knowledgeable, quick to return calls, and able to explain technical details in plain language. He worked tirelessly through the regulatory maze and site limitations that come with living in a protected zone, shouldering the paperwork and constraints so the homeowners didn’t have to. He also set up the SolarEdge app on their phones and iPads so they could monitor the system and watch how it interacted with the grid in real time. The outcome was striking: after two years with the system, they haven’t paid a dime to PG&E except for the required $10 per month meter charge. The detail that lingers is simple and concrete — the panels eliminated their electricity payments for two years, a result tied as much to Mike’s handling of the tricky permitting and setup as to the equipment itself.
After an older home generator failed, Martin F. reached out to Fisher Electric and watched them deliver a replacement in record time. He ended up with Franklin solar batteries, a new electrical service that tied seamlessly into his existing panels and the new generator, an EV charger, and later an expansion of additional solar panels. Each project moved quickly and the crew left neat, professional installations that matched his house and equipment. He enjoyed working with owner Mike Fisher for his wide technical knowledge, and with electrician Jay Crane, who handled service, installation and permitting. The detail that stuck with him was the speed and the flawless integration — the generator swap and the way the new service, batteries and panels all connected without any hiccups.
Seth has relied on Mike and his crew for years for residential projects around his neighborhood. He found them consistently professional and prompt, and they delivered high-quality work on both his home and several nearby houses. What stands out is the repeated, visible presence of their work on neighbors’ roofs over time — a steady track record that built trust more than a single installation ever could.
Jim has depended on Mike at Fisher Electric for about four years for household electrical work. When a ceiling fan needed repair he called on a Friday, and because Mike happened to be in the area Mike was able to stop by that same day and fix it. Over the years Mike has handled ceiling fans and lighting around Jim’s home, and he keeps Mike’s number handy for whatever comes up next.
David hired Fisher Electric to put a new solar system on his home and watched Mike, the owner, stay on site for the entire installation—supervising and rolling up his sleeves to work alongside a knowledgeable, efficient crew. He appreciated that the team worked carefully and methodically, checking details to make sure everything was done correctly. When David asked to add extra items mid-project, Mike rearranged the plan and incorporated the changes without drama, and he took time to explain how the system would operate once complete. The project ended up meeting David’s expectations: a tidy, well-executed installation backed by hands-on leadership and clear communication—what stood out most was the owner’s constant presence and willingness to adapt the job as it progressed.
Daniel first encountered Mike Fisher while visiting a property where Mike had installed solar for one of his clients and was immediately impressed by Mike’s calm, personable manner and obvious expertise. With the 2025 tax credit winding down, he reached out; Mike showed up the very next day, walked him through how many panels and Powerwalls made sense, and explained the full installation process. Daniel received a detailed bid the following day and, after confirming tax-credit eligibility with his CPA, accepted the proposal. Mike scheduled the work efficiently and his crew completed the entire system in just two days, cleaning up at the end of each day. After the roof work, Mike personally linked the Powerwall to Daniel’s Tesla account and walked him through the app’s features and key metrics, answering every question along the way. Daniel walked away most impressed by that hands-on aftercare—the technician didn’t just install equipment, he stayed to make sure the system was integrated and that Daniel understood how to use it.
Todd hired the company to install a new solar array, add battery backup, and replace his electrical panel. Mike kept him in the loop with proactive updates, and the installation crew matched that communication with tidy, high-quality work and consistently friendly, respectful behavior on the property. He ended up with a fully integrated solar-plus-storage setup and an upgraded service panel, and what stuck with him most was how smooth and low‑stress the whole project felt because of Mike’s steady updates and the crew’s professionalism.
Shaun Carroll felt a mix of relief and excitement after a full-home install that included solar panels, a generator, batteries and an EV charger. He discovered Mike and the team took their time — patiently walking through the options, answering questions, and making sure the technical details actually made sense. The installation crew worked hard and stayed gracious throughout, pausing during the job to suggest placement and aesthetic tweaks that would both improve service access and tidy the appearance in the yard. He ended up with a clean, thoughtfully arranged system and clear, confident answers about how everything will perform.
Long-term Satisfaction
Long-term customers rate Fisher Electric 5.0 ★ — higher than early reviews. This growth is better than 96% of installers we looked at.
Long-term reviews carry the most weight in our methodology because they are most representative of what you should be paying for: a system that will perform for years.