Martinez Electric

Martinez Electrical did a wonderful job. The whole team was extremely professional and completed the work in 3 short days. They also maintained a clean workspace which I appreciated. My back house needed a full electrical update, most of it was still operating with knob-​and-​tube wiring. They completed the following:
–rewired the entire house
–removed all old, unsightly, and dangerous wires
–brought the house up fully up to code
–provided 9 dedicated circuits
–installed an outlet on the porch
–installed new light fixtures in all the rooms
From beginning to end Efren went above and beyond to provide great service and work. Not only was fast in providing an estimate but he also made sure I understood all the work that was going into the house. He knew I was in a time crunch and really saved the day.
Martinez Electrical was prompt and fairly priced. I will not be turning to any other electrician in the future other than Martinez Electrical. :)

I had a great experience with Martinez Electric! Efren responded to my inquiry quickly, offered a good price, and was very professional throughout. I also appreciated that he communicated his whereabouts so I could plan accordingly.
Martinez Electric remedied electrical work completed by a prior contractor that was discovered as not per code by a LADBS inspector. When the LADBS inspector returned to review Martinez Electric’s work, the inspector said «this is how it should be done!»
Don’t hesitate to contact Martinez Electric if you have the need.

Martinez Electric was great! They arrived early. They got the work done quickly and efficiently at a fraction of the cost you’ll find anywhere else. I would use them again in a heartbeat and would highly recommend them!

I found Martinez Electric on Unilocal a couple of years ago when I needed some quality work done at my home in Boyle Heights. They did a great job replacing some outlets, installing a new one outside, and adding breakers to the electric panel. I just recently needed some more outlets added and had existing outlets moved to a new breaker again. Efren did a great job the first time so I had him come back again. He did a great job again and I will continue to use him for all my future electric needs. Maybe installing a Tesla charger once I get me Model 3!

I bought a house in Boyle Heights and a lot of the work the previous owner did was pretty bad,
Efran replaced a lot of the sockets in my house, rewired a light fixture and even added an outdoor outlet. He has great prices and the work was done pretty fast. I totally recommend his services.

These guys do great work! They showed up on time at 8am, switched out 3 outlets and two switches in 30 minutes. Good price!

I reached out to Martinez Electric after having a very positive experience the first time I used his services. Recently, I purchased another home and needed to re-​wire the entire property and bring it up to code. He came out and offered his expert advice to ensure the property met all the local building codes. He made all the repairs and completed everything in a clean, professional looking manner. I was quite impressed with the quality of work and his attention to detail. I plan to use his services for any of my electrical needs and you should also! A+service, A+workmanship, and highly recommend.

Had a few outlets go out in my house, flipping/​resetting the breakers didn’t fix the problem. Called 4 different local electricians and decided to go with Martinez electric and I’m glad I did. They were able to come out within 24 hours, gave me a quote over the phone that they actually honored and we’re extremely professional. They showed up on time, located and fixed the problem within an hour then explained what caused it. Couldn’t ask for more. Price was very reasonable and on par or less then the other electricians I called. Would definitely use them again if needed.

Best service ever! Efren was very professional and prices are reasonable. He installed 3 LED lights and a cealing fan, I literally took almost 40 minutes trying to install the cealing fan and failed miserably and Efren made me look like a amature by doing it in less than 20 minutes… Thanks Efren, I will definitely contact yoi guys for future jobs…

I’m having ductless A/​C installed in both units of a duplex. The existing electric panels required an add’l 30 amps each to carry the load. I called Martinez Electric because of the ratings here on Unilocal and now I’m adding my own 5 star rating. I had 3 electricians bid the job. Two of them, including Martinez Electric, came up with the same solution. Efrem’s bid was lower, but the deciding factor for me was his knowledge and professionalism. I received a quote that same afternoon, and work commenced the next day. He brought three other electricians so they could finish the job in both units the same day. Efrem explained everything they were doing and made sure I understood why. They were respectful of my property and cleaned up after themselves. I will definitely call them again for future projects.

Our business needed to replace all our lights in our office so I searched Unilocal for a great local electrician and happened upon Martinez Electric. My call was answered quickly and Efren came out a few hours later for a free estimate. We needed about 28 lights replaced along with bulbs. Efren quoted me a great price but my boss wasn’t quite ready to have the work done so we held off for a few months. Once we were ready Efren honored his initial quote! We couldn’t have been more grateful and we proceeded with the job.
Efren team of workers arrived early on a Saturday and had all the work completed a few hours later. I was kept updated on the process and had all my questions answered promptly. I would highly recommend Martinez Electric to anyone in need of electrical work. We will be using them again in the future on any projects.

I needed to have a unused alarm system removed and Efren came out within hours! I was so impressed with this rapid response I hired him to wire and install light fixtures in 2 bedrooms, he added 13 recessed lights thru out the house and removed and installed a ceiling fan. All of the holes made were patched up, they cleaned up and all of the trash was taken to the trash can.
Efren and his brother were great! Besides doing the work that they did, his brother is also a plumber. He was able to replace a leaky faucet! I couldn’t have been happier!

This review is from my husband:
«I contacted Martinez Electric about replacing my very old Zinsco breaker panel. Efren Martinez contacted me right away and came to give an estimate the next day. My experience with electricians in the past has been that they usually don’t return calls in a timely manner, or if they do, just getting them over for an estimate can take weeks, so I was already impressed with the speedy service. Efren explained the work that would be needed clearly and was friendly and professional and the quote was very reasonable. He secured the permit application and his team proceeded with the work right away — again, very quick service.
His team is great, arrived on time and did a great job with installing the new breaker panel, which looks great. They put in new ground rods which look great and were installed cleanly too. These guys are very professional and did the job quickly, cleanly and with no fuss. The next day Efren called for a city inspector to make sure the work was to code, it passed inspection right away and we’re good to go.
I highly recommend Martinez for any electrical work, they are very professional and friendly and above all they are trustworthy and reliable. Working with them was a great experience and I would definitely hire them again for future electrical work. thanks guys!»

Needed to have my home entirely re-​wired with a new 200 amp box installed. Contacted Efren, the owner of Martinez Electric, and he came by to check out the job. Work started a couple days after and they were done within the week.
First, Efren is a great guy who is really knowledgable about his trade. He made suggestions when I was uncertain about what I was looking to have done. Second, Efron, and his brother Armando, provided top-​notch workmanship. The electrical lines to the garage are all underground (they were connected roof to roof before). All the electrical sockets that were installed were child-​proof. And the recessed lighting looks great!
The only issue was a malfunctioning dimmer. I texted Efren, and he promptly came over and replaced it. Five stars. More companies should be this good!

I’m so excited that I finally met an honest, reliable and quality electrician! Called Efren to help me do some repairs for my city inspection. He came over, walked the premises with me, explained everything to me in detail. The next day he took care of business and finished all of my electrical call outs from my city inspection.
The city inspector came in the following day, and he said, «The electrician’s work is immaculate.» Enough said.
So happy that I found him on Unilocal! Do yourself a favor and call Efren!

I was looking for an electrician to relocate and upgrade a main panel. Martinez Electric (Efren Martinez) did an excellent job. He also connected my hot tub with a 60A GFCI breaker and wired it correctly with expensive 6 AWG wire.
Top Reasons to call Martinez Electric:
1) Quote was way less than any other licensed electrician I called to upgrade main panel
2) Always available to answer my calls or texts
3) Showed up on time and did job well.

We were looking for an electrician to install several recess lighting fixtures as well as sealing fans in all of our bedrooms. Martinez Electric was one of our first choices and he quickly came to the house and gave us an estimate. All the work was completed with very high quality and for less than two days. Great communication throughout the work as he was sending us photos of the progress.
We will hire him in the future without a doubt.

What a great guy! Mr Martinez ran out within 2 hours of my call for an emergency breaker repair in 90 degree heat. Not only did he repair my breaker, but he provided a quick and inexpensive solution for the reason it blew.
Fantastic service!

Top Five Reasons to call Martinez Electric:
1. Actually called me back after I reached out through Unilocal (three others NEVER DID).
2. Scheduled a home visit to look at my issue and provide an estimate the SAME WEEK.
3. Bid was HALF of the only other bid I was able to get out of anyone.
4. Booked the job on the day I wanted it to be completed.
5. Showed up on time, did the job well, and thanked me for the business!
Shop around all you want, but give Martinez Electric a chance to take care of your needs.

I just wasted 5 hours waiting for Martinez Electric to show up. He never did. On Monday or Tuesday of this week, we made an appointment for 8am today. I texted the same day to confirm. He texted back a day later, confirming. I called him at 7:50 this morning to confirm that he was coming, only for him to tell me that he was on his way to another job in Beverly Hills. He said it was an emergency and he would call me when he got there to tell me how long the job would take and when he could be here (in NE LA!). He never called. I called him at 10:30, 11:30, and and 12:30. He didn’t pick up. Finally I texted him and said if you don’t call back by 1 I am going to hire someone else. He texted back, shortly after 1, and said can we push this till next week? Obviously the answer was no. Not with you.
Unprofessional on so many levels. If he is this lackadaisical about basic reliability, can I trust him to stand behind his work if something goes wrong? No.