- Degreed technician
- Home electrical repairs + some plumbing + some "handyman-type" items on a case-by-case basis
- 40+ years combined residential and industrial experience
- Reasonable rates, no travel charge for local (see below), "no charge to look" (averages 1/2 hour)
Partial list of services:
(Don't see your issue? Call - let's talk!)
ELECTRICAL:
NORMAL STUFF (installed/repaired/replaced):
- Switches, receptacles, GFCI, timers, motion/occupancy sensors, smoke/CO sensors, more
- !!Outlets with built-in USB charge ports!! Turn unused counter space into
a convenient charging spot for phones, tabs, other devices!
- Tired of outlet strips behind your desk? Fire departments don't like it either!
Replace the usual 1-gang box with a two-gang box!
[PS: the USB-equipped outlets mentioned above are a big help. They eliminate some of the "wall warts" and are mainstream items now.]
- THERMOSTATS, DOORBELLS REPAIRED/REPLACED
- Light fixtures (ceiling, sconce, RECESSED LIGHTING, more)
- Bathroom/kitchen Fans replaced (I choose not to do venting through exterior walls)
- Wiring problems debugged
- and more!
OUTSIDE
- Security/area lights
- Landscape lighting, wiring, timers
- Irrigation timers and some irrigation repairs
- more!
PANEL and GARAGE
- Circuit breakers replaced; new circuits pulled
- Garage outlets and lighting installed/debugged
- 50A 220V (TESLA & EV) circuits installed
- 30A 110V RV circuits installed (YES - connect your RV at home just like at an RV park)
- 50/60A Hot Tub circuits; some hot tub repair (case-by-case basis)
- Garage Door opener issues debugged
- Electric Dryer Outlets Installed/Relocated if feasible. Your new dryer was delivered with a cord that doesn't fit the old outlet? or with NO cord?? CALL ME!
- and more!
SOME PLUMBING
- New kitchen/bath faucets installed
- Toilets repaired - some experience with TOTO and bidet seats
- Replace stiff, crusty old valves with modern L-stop valves
OTHER:
- CUSTOM SOLUTIONS to UNIQUE PROBLEMS
- Miscellaneous "handyman-type" stuff (towel bars, etc) as agreed
- Some Appliance Repair on case-by-case basis
=> Electrical Repairs (and more) by Dave - 650-965-3888 - CALL ME!
=> REALTORS and PROPERTY OWNERS - discounted rates for whole-house outlet, switch and fixture replacements - discounted rates - CALL ME!
=> "Time and Materials" - $40/hr + parts, 1 hour minimum, Credit Cards, Personal checks not accepted. NO HOUSE FLIPPERS, SYNDICATES, or CHISELERS.
=> RENTERS: Do NOT contact me before reporting your issue to your landlord FIRST
=> No parts surcharges (no add-on costs)
=> No travel charges except for difficult to access areas or outside normal areas(see below), and as agreed in advance
=> Mountain View, Palo Alto, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Altos, Menlo Park and surrounding areas