Reviews & Testimonials
Read some of what our customers have to say
Grateful to have found Bene Electric. I appreciate the thorough quote and explanation of work to be done. Bene Electric has added electrical outlets to my garage, hardwired an electric water heater and is scheduled to return to troubleshoot my hot tub electrical problems. I highly recommend.
Cole was great. Called Thursday afternoon and after describing the problem he was able to squeezed me in and come Friday morning. He after talking to the tenant determine that he was super charging his Tesla and the mode was too high for his Tesla model. The super charging was only meant to be used occasional not everyday. This put to much stress on the main breaker causing them to fail . He also said for this model that when you are pulling 50 amps that it shortens the life of the battery and may cause a battery fire. Anyway I was very pleased that he was so knowledgeable and quick to respond.
Excellent service, quick, courteous, and friendly. Job was done efficiently without problems. I would use again and recommend.
Our home had Bene Electric company to help us upgrade our electrical box. We had an amazing experience with the service level and the professionalism of installation our electrical box. We were able talk to and got services direct with the company owner Mr. Cole Bene. From initial diagnostic, quotation, schedule, inform process, and timing are all being followed and managed precisely. We are highly satisfied and enjoyed the whole process of our electrical box upgrade. We would give Bene Electric FIVE STAR rating and would recommend highly to anyone who needs electrical services. John Wang
Cole is an absolute pleasure to work with. I HIGHLY recommend.
Cole was knowledgeable and reliable. He talked me through the project and delivered exactly as contracted and on time. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again.
Excellent service, quick, courteous, and friendly. Job was done efficiently without problems. I would use again and recommend.
Grateful to have found Bene Electric. I appreciate the thorough quote and explanation of work to be done. Bene Electric has added electrical outlets to my garage, hardwired an electric water heater and is scheduled to return to troubleshoot my hot tub electrical problems. I highly recommend.
Cole is an absolute pleasure to work with. I HIGHLY recommend.
Cole was knowledgeable and reliable. He talked me through the project and delivered exactly as contracted and on time. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again.
Our home had Bene Electric company to help us upgrade our electrical box. We had an amazing experience with the service level and the professionalism of installation our electrical box. We were able talk to and got services direct with the company owner Mr. Cole Bene. From initial diagnostic, quotation, schedule, inform process, and timing are all being followed and managed precisely. We are highly satisfied and enjoyed the whole process of our electrical box upgrade. We would give Bene Electric FIVE STAR rating and would recommend highly to anyone who needs electrical services. John Wang
Cole was great. Called Thursday afternoon and after describing the problem he was able to squeezed me in and come Friday morning. He after talking to the tenant determine that he was super charging his Tesla and the mode was too high for his Tesla model. The super charging was only meant to be used occasional not everyday. This put to much stress on the main breaker causing them to fail . He also said for this model that when you are pulling 50 amps that it shortens the life of the battery and may cause a battery fire. Anyway I was very pleased that he was so knowledgeable and quick to respond.
Cole Bene is a really great electrician! He is an expert electrician and does great work. I give him the highest rating possible. He is also a very nice guy. He can do any job needed to be done with many years of experience. I cannot emphasize enough how good he is.
We called to make an appointment and he was able to give instructions over the phone that helped resolve the problem without needing someone to come out. He asked basic questions and said that since we had already done some things to resolve the issue that he would walk us through a couple of more things first before making an appointment. Within 5-10 minutes the issue was resolved. Great resource and very helpful, trustworthy and honest.
I needed an electrician to inspect my home electrical panel, to ensure that it was up to code for the home sale. Cole was professional and detailed in his inspection and explanation of the wires and circuit breakers in the 300 amp panel. My first time using him, but I will use him again at the new house to install a transfer switch to power the house by a home generator!
Bene Electric is excellent. They will be our forever electricians. Right from the initial contact, job definitions, proposal through the completion of the work and cleanup they were beyond expectation. We had several unexpected opportunities (problems) which they worked through with us to the satisfaction of both parties. We have already started on our next major project with them.
Once in a great while, you get to meet a very special person that is equally gifted technically. After spending about a half day with fighting with PG&E because my towel warmer ceased to work after a power outage, I decided to browse the internet and found Bene Electric. Their reviews seemed pretty good so I called and immediately felt like I was speaking with someone that cared and genuinely wanted to help when Cole answered the phone. He was professional, polite and knowledgeable. Once I described the problem, he concluded on the phone that, most likely, it was the controller and instructed me on how to test it in an effort to save the cost of a service call. Well, I really didn't feel comfortable testing 100 volt equipment so he offered to come by the house. It took him just a few minutes to confirm what he initially diagnosed...it was the controller. He bypassed the controller and got the towel warmer working manually while I look for a supplier that sells the controller. The price was very reasonable and he offered to come back once I find the controller and just continue with the original service call. I was blown away by his kindness, his professionalism, and his honesty, not to mention great value. You will not be disappointed with this company...they are one of a kind.
Cole performed the electrical installation for our new spa, and we couldn't be happier. It was all very cleanly done, and he was very up front and clear about costs. He also explained every little change he was going to make at length. I would highly recommend him for your electrical needs.
In less than 60 seconds Cole helped me fix my electrical problem rather than run me through the normal charges everyone else required.
Cole did help me put up my fan, quick response time, fantastic service!
Cole Bene is the epitome of professionalism and customer service. I did a Google search and chose Bene Electric based upon other customer reviews, so I gave Cole a call to replace my kitchen nook light. Cole was at my house within one hour. His work is fast, clean and detailed oriented. Not only did Cole remove my old light fixture and replace it with a new one, he gave me tips on on how to change my canned recessed lighting to LED canned lighting and then he walked my property to give me best advise on adding additional landscape lighting. A great experience all the way around!
I had a very awesome experience with Cole. I called and left a message, then he promptly responded. I explained the problem we were having with certain sockets and he was very knowledgeable about our predicament. Cole walked me through possible solutions over the phone that might help and he was right! He saved us some money and a service visit to our house. Cole is honest, courteous and helpful - we highly recommend his business!
We are very happy with the work done by Bene Electric. We had three bids before selecting an electrician. We rejected one bid as unreasonably high, and the remaining two were almost identical. We selected Bene Electric because we liked Cole Bene. Cole inspected our house and was curious about how things worked. His curiosity led us to tell him about a stairwell light that was supposed to be three-way but only worked as two-way. We had not thought about fixing it but Cole ended up fixing it. This is the work that we had done: 1) Install new and larger electric panel 2) Install wiring and LED lights for foyer (3), pantry (1), tv room (4), hallway (2), master bedroom (4), closet (2). Installing the tv room lights including replacing a 3-gang switch panel with a 4-gang panel which was pretty complicated. 3) Install new electric outlet in bathroom 4) Install new electric outlet in tv room (on ceiling) 5) Move insecure electric outlet in tv room 6) Fix 3 way switches for stairwell light 7) Fish a dvd cable from ceiling through attic and wall to outlet Everything works well and looks good. We will definitely want to use Bene Electric when any electrical work is needed.
I highly recommend Bene's Electric to anyone who needs a reliable, highly professional electrician at an affordable cost. Bene gave my complicated project his 100% effort and patience in a busy Friday afternoon. He was not only a pro electrician he was also very polite and considerate. I will definitely ask his help again in the future.
It was easy to give Bene’ Electric a 5-star review. We received excellent customer service. Cole was easy to work with, punctual, friendly, and very professional. We will be calling him again for future jobs.
Thank you very much Mr. Bene! I was successful in resetting the GFCI plug in the garage. The reset button popped out, so I just pushed it back in according to the instructions on the GFCI plug. The power is all back in both bathrooms and the outside patio. You are absolutely right, they are the GFI loop. I forgot I used the reset button in the garage to bring the bathroom power back a very long time (decades?) ago. It’s disappointing that the two young electricians from the HVAC company didn’t know anything about the GFCI plug. The second electrician took 5 hours to diagnose the problem and made a wrong assumption that an active wire in the master bathroom outlet was cut by the first electrician and it dropped inside the wall. The second electrician suggested cutting open my master bathroom wall to look for the assumed cut wire behind the wall, drilling a big hole in the stud next to a light switch to junction power to the adjacent outlet, or fishing a wire and junction power from the light switch up to the attic, then coming back down to the master bathroom outlet that lost power. He said he only repairs drywall after it has been cut, but he doesn’t do wall texturing and painting when I have the drywall compound, knockdown texture spray, matching paint and supplies. He said it would take him a whole new day to do the wiring. I refused to have my wall cut open or stud drilled with a big hole when his diagnosis was based on an assumption. I felt something was not right so I called in the pro by emailing you for your help. Mr. Bene, you have just saved me from nightmare suggestions by inexperienced electricians. I will stay away from journeyman electricians without their boss on-site from now on. I am very grateful for your help, advice and guidance. I respect that you are a sincere, helpful, professional and exceptionally experienced licensed electrical contractor. I would highly recommend you to anyone. I will keep your contact information handy for my next electrical projects - repairing non-working outlets, updating old outlets, upgrading the main panel, installing new lighting, etc. Thank you so much again!
After searching for a electrician. We found Bene electric. Very professional, affordable, they came out to fix an electrical problem we were having. They arrived on time and went straight to work. Very happy with the service i got.
I wish all home projects could go this smoothly! It was nice to find someone who is licensed, knowledgeable and professional. Cole was responsive and timely and did a great job installing our new doorbell, replacing outdoor light fixtures and upgrading an outdoor outlet box. He explained what we needed and why and came with all the necessary parts. His pricing was fair and he presented a detailed and concise estimate before he arrived (much appreciated!) I learned a few things and just enjoyed talking with him. I won’t hesitate to contact him again for any future electrical needs.
Great comunicación and expertice about every subjetivo in regards to our job.
Cole is a great guy and we are very happy with the service. He was there on time and completed the task quickly of closet fixture. He is very professional and knowlegeable.
Mr. Bene is a wonderful, wonderful man. I had an issue on Thanksgiving Day where my panel was destroyed over a tree root entangling the PG&E live wire, and PG&E was forced to shut my power off. The initial electrician I contacted unfortunately ghosted me after a week in a half. Still homeless, I reached out to Mr. Bene. One thing I was impressed with Mr. Bene was that he KNEW the problem right away just by looking at the pictures and could even IDENTIFY the brand of the panel. He was very truthful and honest and even came the next day to look in person free of charge. But one thing I appreciated is how Mr. Bene went out to bat for me. He constantly communicated with PG&E for me and navigated through their bureaucracy and advocated that I was without power for nearly five weeks (at that point). He has contacts with the city and was able to get the permitting done just like that. The day he came to actually replace the panel he was considerate, wearing masks and feet covers, and finished extremely quickly. I expected a full day; he was done in only two hours. All while cracking jokes and making me feel less alone in a miserable situation. Mr. Bene takes care of everyone, especially those who live in Pleasanton. Reach out to him first. He is simply the best. His prices are reasonable and he cares for those who get the raw end of the stick. He is very responsive via email, cell or on the phone. I've recommended him to every single one of my neighbors, and those who met him while he was working on my panel asked for his business card because he is someone we all know we can trust. You wont' regret using his services.
Cole is very kind and helpful! I had problem resetting my GFCI outlet. Cole was busy but still found his way to help me over the phone. After listening to my problem, he thought I could fix this myself. Voila, it’s all fixed. Thank you!
Bene is amazing professional and have the right skill set. Great experience and very knowledgable
Cole is super nice and friendly. The job was done neatly and quickly. I am very satisfied with the job.
Excellent company to work with- very detailed in there work - would definitely use them again
Cole did a great job from start to finish and installed new outlets, circuit breakers, and our PHEV charger in the garage. He’s very experienced makes both form and function of the work look and work great. I would recommend him!
Had the pleasure of meeting Cole today as he diagnosed and fixed my intermittent breaker failure issue. I was impressed that he showed up exactly on time and quickly resolved the problem. He took the time to explain why my problem was occurring. A very positive experience!
Excellent service! Cole jumped in right away and saved our Christmas. Extreme knowledgeable in his trait and knew exactly what to do from his past experiences. Great to talk to and made us very comfortable in our situation. We know exactly who we will be contacting for any electrical issues. Greatly appreciated work
We had a fantastic experience with Bene Electric! Cole came out to install an EV charger plug, and we couldn't be happier with the service. From start to finish, Cole was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything thoroughly. He answered all our questions in a way that was easy to understand, which really put us at ease. Not only is he a true professional, but he's also very personable and easy to chat with--making the whole process smooth and enjoyable. It's clear that Cole has a lot of experience, and it shows in his work. He provided a detailed estimate upfront, and the price was very reasonable. We'll definitely be calling Bene Electric again for any future electrical needs. Highly recommend! Thank you, Cole, for the excellent service!
I would recommend this company to anyone. They even replace a couple light bulbs in my house for me.
Cole did a very good job from start to finish. He was at my house the same day I called and provided a common sense solution. He completed the job as described, with no complications. It was a pleasure working with Cole.
Mr. Bene did a fantastic job on my EV charger install. He went above and beyond to ensure everything was done perfectly and paid incredible attention to detail. What impressed me most was his dedication to educating me throughout the process. He shared a wealth of knowledge, helping me understand the installation and maintenance of the charger. Bene's professionalism, expertise, and friendly demeanor made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. If you're looking for the best electrician in the valley, he is the guy!
Owner Cole clearly is very knowledgeable in his craft and quickly determined the cause of my problem and fixed it in short order. Cole is polite, professional and absolutely fair. I recommend him without reservation
Cole Bene was fast in solving many electrical problems I was having at my home and was just a super star in installing my new pool close LED lights from Pantair. I would recommend him to everyone. Honorable and hard worker. Really enjoys finding the solution and fixing any problems.
In less than 60 seconds Cole helped me fix my electrical problem rather than run me through the normal charges everyone else required.
We are very happy with the work done by Bene Electric. We had three bids before selecting an electrician. We rejected one bid as unreasonably high, and the remaining two were almost identical. We selected Bene Electric because we liked Cole Bene. Cole inspected our house and was curious about how things worked. His curiosity led us to tell him about a stairwell light that was supposed to be three-way but only worked as two-way. We had not thought about fixing it but Cole ended up fixing it. This is the work that we had done: 1) Install new and larger electric panel 2) Install wiring and LED lights for foyer (3), pantry (1), tv room (4), hallway (2), master bedroom (4), closet (2). Installing the tv room lights including replacing a 3-gang switch panel with a 4-gang panel which was pretty complicated. 3) Install new electric outlet in bathroom 4) Install new electric outlet in tv room (on ceiling) 5) Move insecure electric outlet in tv room 6) Fix 3 way switches for stairwell light 7) Fish a dvd cable from ceiling through attic and wall to outlet Everything works well and looks good. We will definitely want to use Bene Electric when any electrical work is needed.
I needed an electrician to inspect my home electrical panel, to ensure that it was up to code for the home sale. Cole was professional and detailed in his inspection and explanation of the wires and circuit breakers in the 300 amp panel. My first time using him, but I will use him again at the new house to install a transfer switch to power the house by a home generator!
I would recommend this company to anyone. They even replace a couple light bulbs in my house for me.
Cole is very kind and helpful! I had problem resetting my GFCI outlet. Cole was busy but still found his way to help me over the phone. After listening to my problem, he thought I could fix this myself. Voila, it’s all fixed. Thank you!
Owner Cole clearly is very knowledgeable in his craft and quickly determined the cause of my problem and fixed it in short order. Cole is polite, professional and absolutely fair. I recommend him without reservation
Cole is super nice and friendly. The job was done neatly and quickly. I am very satisfied with the job.
Cole is a great guy and we are very happy with the service. He was there on time and completed the task quickly of closet fixture. He is very professional and knowlegeable.
Had the pleasure of meeting Cole today as he diagnosed and fixed my intermittent breaker failure issue. I was impressed that he showed up exactly on time and quickly resolved the problem. He took the time to explain why my problem was occurring. A very positive experience!
I wish all home projects could go this smoothly! It was nice to find someone who is licensed, knowledgeable and professional. Cole was responsive and timely and did a great job installing our new doorbell, replacing outdoor light fixtures and upgrading an outdoor outlet box. He explained what we needed and why and came with all the necessary parts. His pricing was fair and he presented a detailed and concise estimate before he arrived (much appreciated!) I learned a few things and just enjoyed talking with him. I won’t hesitate to contact him again for any future electrical needs.
Cole did help me put up my fan, quick response time, fantastic service!
Excellent service! Cole jumped in right away and saved our Christmas. Extreme knowledgeable in his trait and knew exactly what to do from his past experiences. Great to talk to and made us very comfortable in our situation. We know exactly who we will be contacting for any electrical issues. Greatly appreciated work
Great comunicación and expertice about every subjetivo in regards to our job.
Mr. Bene is a wonderful, wonderful man. I had an issue on Thanksgiving Day where my panel was destroyed over a tree root entangling the PG&E live wire, and PG&E was forced to shut my power off. The initial electrician I contacted unfortunately ghosted me after a week in a half. Still homeless, I reached out to Mr. Bene. One thing I was impressed with Mr. Bene was that he KNEW the problem right away just by looking at the pictures and could even IDENTIFY the brand of the panel. He was very truthful and honest and even came the next day to look in person free of charge. But one thing I appreciated is how Mr. Bene went out to bat for me. He constantly communicated with PG&E for me and navigated through their bureaucracy and advocated that I was without power for nearly five weeks (at that point). He has contacts with the city and was able to get the permitting done just like that. The day he came to actually replace the panel he was considerate, wearing masks and feet covers, and finished extremely quickly. I expected a full day; he was done in only two hours. All while cracking jokes and making me feel less alone in a miserable situation. Mr. Bene takes care of everyone, especially those who live in Pleasanton. Reach out to him first. He is simply the best. His prices are reasonable and he cares for those who get the raw end of the stick. He is very responsive via email, cell or on the phone. I've recommended him to every single one of my neighbors, and those who met him while he was working on my panel asked for his business card because he is someone we all know we can trust. You wont' regret using his services.
Cole performed the electrical installation for our new spa, and we couldn't be happier. It was all very cleanly done, and he was very up front and clear about costs. He also explained every little change he was going to make at length. I would highly recommend him for your electrical needs.
Excellent company to work with- very detailed in there work - would definitely use them again
We called to make an appointment and he was able to give instructions over the phone that helped resolve the problem without needing someone to come out. He asked basic questions and said that since we had already done some things to resolve the issue that he would walk us through a couple of more things first before making an appointment. Within 5-10 minutes the issue was resolved. Great resource and very helpful, trustworthy and honest.
Bene Electric is excellent. They will be our forever electricians. Right from the initial contact, job definitions, proposal through the completion of the work and cleanup they were beyond expectation. We had several unexpected opportunities (problems) which they worked through with us to the satisfaction of both parties. We have already started on our next major project with them.
I highly recommend Bene's Electric to anyone who needs a reliable, highly professional electrician at an affordable cost. Bene gave my complicated project his 100% effort and patience in a busy Friday afternoon. He was not only a pro electrician he was also very polite and considerate. I will definitely ask his help again in the future.
Cole did a very good job from start to finish. He was at my house the same day I called and provided a common sense solution. He completed the job as described, with no complications. It was a pleasure working with Cole.
We had a fantastic experience with Bene Electric! Cole came out to install an EV charger plug, and we couldn't be happier with the service. From start to finish, Cole was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything thoroughly. He answered all our questions in a way that was easy to understand, which really put us at ease. Not only is he a true professional, but he's also very personable and easy to chat with--making the whole process smooth and enjoyable. It's clear that Cole has a lot of experience, and it shows in his work. He provided a detailed estimate upfront, and the price was very reasonable. We'll definitely be calling Bene Electric again for any future electrical needs. Highly recommend! Thank you, Cole, for the excellent service!
Once in a great while, you get to meet a very special person that is equally gifted technically. After spending about a half day with fighting with PG&E because my towel warmer ceased to work after a power outage, I decided to browse the internet and found Bene Electric. Their reviews seemed pretty good so I called and immediately felt like I was speaking with someone that cared and genuinely wanted to help when Cole answered the phone. He was professional, polite and knowledgeable. Once I described the problem, he concluded on the phone that, most likely, it was the controller and instructed me on how to test it in an effort to save the cost of a service call. Well, I really didn't feel comfortable testing 100 volt equipment so he offered to come by the house. It took him just a few minutes to confirm what he initially diagnosed...it was the controller. He bypassed the controller and got the towel warmer working manually while I look for a supplier that sells the controller. The price was very reasonable and he offered to come back once I find the controller and just continue with the original service call. I was blown away by his kindness, his professionalism, and his honesty, not to mention great value. You will not be disappointed with this company...they are one of a kind.
Cole Bene is a really great electrician! He is an expert electrician and does great work. I give him the highest rating possible. He is also a very nice guy. He can do any job needed to be done with many years of experience. I cannot emphasize enough how good he is.
Bene is amazing professional and have the right skill set. Great experience and very knowledgable
Cole Bene was fast in solving many electrical problems I was having at my home and was just a super star in installing my new pool close LED lights from Pantair. I would recommend him to everyone. Honorable and hard worker. Really enjoys finding the solution and fixing any problems.
Cole did a great job from start to finish and installed new outlets, circuit breakers, and our PHEV charger in the garage. He’s very experienced makes both form and function of the work look and work great. I would recommend him!
It was easy to give Bene’ Electric a 5-star review. We received excellent customer service. Cole was easy to work with, punctual, friendly, and very professional. We will be calling him again for future jobs.
Cole Bene is the epitome of professionalism and customer service. I did a Google search and chose Bene Electric based upon other customer reviews, so I gave Cole a call to replace my kitchen nook light. Cole was at my house within one hour. His work is fast, clean and detailed oriented. Not only did Cole remove my old light fixture and replace it with a new one, he gave me tips on on how to change my canned recessed lighting to LED canned lighting and then he walked my property to give me best advise on adding additional landscape lighting. A great experience all the way around!
Mr. Bene did a fantastic job on my EV charger install. He went above and beyond to ensure everything was done perfectly and paid incredible attention to detail. What impressed me most was his dedication to educating me throughout the process. He shared a wealth of knowledge, helping me understand the installation and maintenance of the charger. Bene's professionalism, expertise, and friendly demeanor made the entire experience seamless and stress-free. If you're looking for the best electrician in the valley, he is the guy!
Thank you very much Mr. Bene! I was successful in resetting the GFCI plug in the garage. The reset button popped out, so I just pushed it back in according to the instructions on the GFCI plug. The power is all back in both bathrooms and the outside patio. You are absolutely right, they are the GFI loop. I forgot I used the reset button in the garage to bring the bathroom power back a very long time (decades?) ago. It’s disappointing that the two young electricians from the HVAC company didn’t know anything about the GFCI plug. The second electrician took 5 hours to diagnose the problem and made a wrong assumption that an active wire in the master bathroom outlet was cut by the first electrician and it dropped inside the wall. The second electrician suggested cutting open my master bathroom wall to look for the assumed cut wire behind the wall, drilling a big hole in the stud next to a light switch to junction power to the adjacent outlet, or fishing a wire and junction power from the light switch up to the attic, then coming back down to the master bathroom outlet that lost power. He said he only repairs drywall after it has been cut, but he doesn’t do wall texturing and painting when I have the drywall compound, knockdown texture spray, matching paint and supplies. He said it would take him a whole new day to do the wiring. I refused to have my wall cut open or stud drilled with a big hole when his diagnosis was based on an assumption. I felt something was not right so I called in the pro by emailing you for your help. Mr. Bene, you have just saved me from nightmare suggestions by inexperienced electricians. I will stay away from journeyman electricians without their boss on-site from now on. I am very grateful for your help, advice and guidance. I respect that you are a sincere, helpful, professional and exceptionally experienced licensed electrical contractor. I would highly recommend you to anyone. I will keep your contact information handy for my next electrical projects - repairing non-working outlets, updating old outlets, upgrading the main panel, installing new lighting, etc. Thank you so much again!
After searching for a electrician. We found Bene electric. Very professional, affordable, they came out to fix an electrical problem we were having. They arrived on time and went straight to work. Very happy with the service i got.
I had a very awesome experience with Cole. I called and left a message, then he promptly responded. I explained the problem we were having with certain sockets and he was very knowledgeable about our predicament. Cole walked me through possible solutions over the phone that might help and he was right! He saved us some money and a service visit to our house. Cole is honest, courteous and helpful - we highly recommend his business!