Licensed • Serving San Mateo, CA • San Mateo County
★★★★★ 5.0 on Google · 4.6 on Yelp — Your Trusted, Family-Owned San Mateo Electrician
Quality is Non-Negotiable.
23+ Years of Electrical Experience
Family-Owned & Operated
As San Mateo’s top-rated commercial electrician, Brighten Up Electric proudly serves businesses and property owners across the city and throughout San Mateo County, from Bay Meadows and downtown San Mateo to Baywood Park and Hillsdale, with residential service available as well. We know the city’s neighborhoods and its permitting and inspection requirements inside and out, so your project moves smoothly from start to sign-off. From new construction and tenant improvements to panel upgrades, battery and generator backup power systems, EVITP-certified EV charger installations, and emergency lighting inspections, our licensed electricians deliver work built to last. Every job is on time, on budget, and up to safety standards. We’re proud to also serve nearby Redwood City and Belmont with the same licensed, EVITP-certified electrical work. Ready to get started? Request your free quote below or call 650.520.8914 today.
Why San Mateo Businesses & Homeowners Trust Brighten Up Electric
State-certified, EVITP certified, and family-owned — with 23+ years of hands-on experience serving San Mateo and San Mateo County.
We’re fully licensed, insured, and a family-owned business proudly attending service calls throughout San Mateo every day from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We handle panel inspections, circuit maintenance, and electrical safety checks that help local San Mateo homes and businesses avoid costly failures before they happen. Have a question? Call us for electrical advice — we’re always happy to help, because we believe in getting the work done right the first time.
Commercial and Residential Projects
Commercial Tenant Improvement
Custom electrical work for office, retail and commercial spaces. Power adds, LED lighting , LED retrofit projects for local businesses.
EV Charger Installations: Safe, high-speed Level 2 EV charging setup for residential garages and commercial parking.
Emergency Lighting Testing
Brighten Up Electric provides professional testing, routine maintenance, and repair of emergency exit signs, backup battery packs, and egress lighting systems for businesses throughout the area.
Motor Controls
Reliable motor control solutions for automation and machinery.
Panel Upgrades
Panel and service upgrades to meet your power and safety demands.
Customer Experiences with Brighten Up Electric
I couldn’t be happier with the service I received! Shawn came out to install outlets in my new she shed, and from start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and extremely informative. He took the time to explain everything to me and made sure I understood what was being done and why.
What really stood out to me was how much I trusted him. He was honest, patient, and clearly took pride in doing the job right. I felt completely comfortable knowing the work was in good hands, and he absolutely did not let me down. The finished work was exactly what I hoped for.
I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an electrician who is not only skilled and knowledgeable, but also takes the time to genuinely care about his customers. Excellent work and excellent service!
Shawn even knew more about the local code than the inspector and did everything in my best interest for my home.
Shawn’s work was clean and done the right way. He fixed a botched job by my previous electrician and I wished I had him do all the work from the start!
Thanks Shawn and Veronica! I would and will recommend you to everybody.
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From concept to completion, we deliver safe, efficient electrical work tailored to your project’s needs throughout San Mateo. Clear communication, expert service, and quality results you can count on.