O'Connor And Son'S Electric

O'Connor and Sons Electric runs as a family-owned electrician business based in the Palo Alto area. They have handled work there for over thirty years and bring European training that includes more than four years in electrical trade school. Their focus covers commercial projects, residential properties, and remodeling jobs that come up around Palo Alto. Homeowners and business owners turn to them when power systems need attention, and the crew shows up ready to sort out the wiring and circuits that keep places running day to day. This setup gives them a solid footing for the steady stream of calls that arrive in a place like Palo Alto where homes and shops age and grow.

They provide full electrician services that range from basic repairs to full upgrades in homes, offices, and remodel sites. Crews troubleshoot issues like faulty outlets, overloaded panels, and wiring that no longer meets current demands. In Palo Alto electricians often face calls to update older homes with new circuits for added appliances or to handle power draws from equipment that residents install over time. They also manage commercial builds and remodeling work that requires running fresh lines and making sure everything meets code without cutting corners. The crew treats each job as something that needs to hold up, whether the task is small or involves bigger changes to keep the power steady through daily use and seasonal shifts.

Customers stick with them because the team shows up fast, answers calls without delay, and delivers fixes that last. Reviews highlight the attention to detail on every job along with the way they handle homes and businesses like their own, getting problems resolved without extra wait time. The quality stands out even when the price lands above some competitors, and folks note that the work stays reliable long after the crew leaves. This record adds up in the local electrician trade. DIRT Score 4.61 from 179 reviews on Finds.

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“I highly recommend O’Connor & Sons Electric. Tom O’Connor is deeply knowledgeable, efficient, and extremely good at troubleshooting. During my whole-house remodel, he identified dangerous electrical issues that my contractor had introduced, including problems affecting the smoke and CO alarms. He quickly diagnosed the source of the problems, corrected the wiring and receptacles, and helped make the house safe again. His work was thorough, precise, and clearly grounded in real expertise. Tom is now also helping me with a beautiful new interior and exterior lighting plan, as well as whole-house surge protection for major systems and appliances, including my Powerwall and EV charger. Tom helped me select the exterior fixtures, and Jesse quickly and efficiently installed new motion-sensitive exterior lights. Jesse was friendly, helpful, and did a great job explaining the work. Tom is insightful, professional, and worth every penny. I’m very grateful for their work and for the peace of mind that comes with knowing the job is being done right.”

“Tom is prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable. He resolved an issue with our Tesla charging outlet quickly and at very reasonable price. I have saved his contact information in case we ever need another electrical work done. Highly recommended.”

“Tom returned for the second part of the job. He always brings the right materials and just enough to get the job done correctly. He has a good estimation of distance and materials needed. He is very knowledgable and doesn't waste any time.”

“When dealing with electrical issues, it all (admittedly) flies over my head so I’m so grateful to have a go-to electrical guy in Tom! He’s a true expert - he takes the time to truly understand what the problem or goal is by obtaining all necessary information from you so he can then present options on next steps! He goes out of his way to ensure you are not only involved in the process, but that you understand the work too. On more than one occasion, he’s explained complex issues to me in a way I can understand (while off-the-clock) and provided multiple examples of small issues that can lead to larger ones down the road (which is always good information to have!) He picks up the first time you call, keeping in contact constantly through any jobs, and he’s a straight shooter when it comes to the scope of the work, pricing, and outcomes. It’s a family business so I love being able to support a man who knows his craft and cares about doing right by the work and his customers! I rarely leave reviews but he’s exceeded my expectations greatly on more than one occasion. Thank you for all the excellent work, Tom & Sons!”

“Tom and his sons did a wonderful job with the electrical work needed to upgrade to an electric dryer and induction range! We found them via a recommendation from family friends, and I’m so glad we did. They were so easy to communicate with, very friendly and professional, and I would absolutely recommend O’Connor & Sons Electric!”