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Brookline Aries Electric
Categories: Home Services Electricians Home Services Contractors Electricians, Contractors [Edit]
121 Santa Rosa Ave(between Alemany Blvd & Cayuga Ave)
San Francisco, CA 94112
Neighborhood: Mission Terrace
(415) 239-5393
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 8 am - 10 pm
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
Sharon B. said: "I called when my car was trapped in my garage. Mark came over to diagnose the problem and he figured it out pretty quickly. I had another company make the repair because Automatic couldn't do it til the next day. Even when Mark knew…" read more »
5 reviews for Brookline Aries Electric
5 reviews in English
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Review from Pauline R.
San Francisco, CA
3/25/2011
Came within an hour of us calling and extremely helpful. Will use definitely use him again, especially if we have something that needs attending to quickly.
Comment from John P. of Brookline Aries Electric 4/27/2011
Actually, I usually arrive within 20 or 30 minutes. I love… More » -
Review from Dean L.
Del Mar, CA
1/17/2011
Our tenants shorted out the cable lighting system in our condo and I only had a day to fix it. I found Brookline on google and John was able to come over on very short notice which was great. It took a while to find the problem transformer. If he had said the box needed to be replaced for ~$500, I would have said ok since I have zero expertise in these matters and a short deadline. However, John figured out there was a breaker switch on the box and I was able to reset it myself. Another company would have simply forced me to replace the expensive hardware and pay them for the labor to do that.
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Review from Luke M.
Palm Springs, CA
8/28/2007
We had a list of 4 things to be done.
Brookline came over, charged $60 for an estimate (always a BAD SIGN) and coughed up a Five Thousand Dollar estimate to do a day's worth of work. We laughed at them and said no thank you.
I would be willing to bet they do superb and meticulous work. But you'll pay a premium for it.Comment from John P. of Brookline Aries Electric 12/11/2011
That electrician is "no longer with us". Bids are now free.… More » -
Review from Todd B.
San Francisco, CA
12/9/2008
All I needed was an electrical outlet installed 5 feet from an existing indoor outlet. When the electrician arrived at my home, I was then told it would take two hours to do this job. The rate was $200 for the 1st hour and $150 for each additional hour (or portion of hour) after that.
In other words, they wanted to charge me at least $350 for this simple job that should only take 45 mins at most!
When I called the office, they said that was their charge and if I didn't want to have the work done, I would need to pay them $60 for THIER time wasted. When I asked them why they didn't mention the $60 charge when I called to set up the appointment, these idiots said "because you didn't ask".
Give me a break. What a bunch of lame brains!
The way I see it, they owe me $160 dollars for MY time.Comment from John P. of Brookline Aries Electric 12/11/2011
We don't take short-cuts. Grounding and a permit were… More » -
Review from Bill W.
San Francisco, CA
9/16/2008
I couldn't get in touch with my contractor so I called Brookline and they came over quickly and gave me a temporary fix. They also told me that my meter was no longer sold and that I would have to buy a new one. The next day my contractor came, immediately found that I did not have to order a new meter (100's of dollars of savings). Brookline charged $160 for an hour of work. Expensive and not thorough in finding an affordable solution. Would not recommend.
Comment from John P. of Brookline Aries Electric 12/11/2011
There was corrosion. I restored the power. I am sorry he was… More »
Specialties
SA M E D A Y S E R V I C E
Same day Service and Emergency Power restoration ae my specialties -also- We Love Old Houses here in San Francisco.
If you are remodeling your kitchen or bath our new lower prices are quite competitive.
When you call me the auto attendant will ask you to choose to either press (1) for same day service or press (2) to leave a message. Either way I will schedule your visit promptly. 415-239-5393
I have been in this business for more than 39 years, so i know what I am doing, If you wish I will help you understand how the electrical codes affect the design and safety of your electrical projects including commercial work.
John A. Peters
History
Established in 1972
The original Brookline Electric Inc was established circa 1955 by Mr. John Brookman. When John found out I like working with old knob & tube wiring, he said "SUPER!"
I was a union electrician with IBEW local 6 for about a year. Before that I worked for Scott Electric
Interestingly John's brother was the foreman. They made a good team. Nothing good or otherwise got past them. We had a big project restoring a building after a fire. I remember being distracted by the Water Gate hearings on the TV in the office, so it was a long time ago.
John got cancer circa 1990 (citation needed) and put The business in to a trust. His son Rick took over the business and later sold it to David Belisle's father. David had been one of the main electricians for John and he, his father and his mother ran the business for a few years.
In September 1994 I bought Brookline Electric in order to increase my client base and have been the owner ever since.
Meet the Business Owner: John P.
I got my start with electricity in The 4H Club, at Madison Elementary School in Fresno. My wood shop teacher asked me if I would like to be the charter student in an electricity class. I enthusiastically said Yes! He contacted PG&E and they provided work books by "Ready Kilowatt". I learned about proper splicing and how to be safe around electricity.
Later I attended Fresno City College where I learned electronics and got an "A in drafting.
In 1958 my parents had new house built on Kearney Blvd in Fresno. Then the general contractor hired me to wire up his next few projects. It was cold in Fresno in the winter. I moved to Hawaii where I worked on the Reef Tower Hotel. I stayed in Hawaii for seven years.
I like re-wiring Victorian and Edwardian buildings in San Francisco. My latest specialty is power restoration any time including after hours and weekends. If PG&E says you need an electrician - I am your man.
John A. Peters 415-239-5393
