Backup Generator Installation in San Jose & Santa Clara County

After receiving several high quotes, Dollins came in and quickly repaired the rodent damage and everything is working great now - nothing to see so no photos

After Dollens Electric replaced my service panel, I found I couldn't open the panel cover. The culprit was stucco left all over the hinges. I brought this to Jason’s attention, and he promised to send someone out to fix it, but no one ever showed up. I sent another message to follow up and was completely ignored. Very disappointed in the lack of communication and follow-through.

Fast professional service great price!👍🏼

Knowledgable, professional, expert service. Thanks!

Outstanding work! Showed up on time completed their work timely. Cleaned up after the job! Very nice personable guys!

Dollens Electric exceeded my expectations from start to finish. I called them out to diagnose an issue with my solar inverter that was throwing an error code, and Josh was the technician who handled everything. He quickly identified that one of the electronic boards in the inverter had failed. What really stood out was that he didn’t stop there—he worked directly with the solar inverter manufacturer to secure replacement parts, which I honestly assumed would not be covered under warranty. Josh was upfront about the extended wait time for solar inverter parts, which I appreciated. A few weeks later, he came back—not with just the replacement board, but with a completely brand new inverter that the manufacturer had sent out. He explained that the cost would be slightly higher due to the full inverter installation, but I was more than happy with that outcome considering the upgrade. The level of dedication and professionalism was impressive. Josh completed the solar inverter installation in the pouring rain and even had to return for a follow-up visit when the system didn’t immediately come online. Again, he was out there troubleshooting in the rain without hesitation. On his final visit, he went a step further and checked the solar panel system performance, making sure we were getting proper energy output and educating me on what to watch for with our 10-year-old solar panels. If you’re looking for a reliable electrician, solar inverter repair, or solar system maintenance, I highly recommend Dollens Electric. Josh went above and beyond every step of the way, and it’s rare to find that level of service and commitment. As a bonus, I’d recommend Josh specifically—not just because we share the same name, but because he truly delivered exceptional customer service and expertise.

Always excellent service. Jason Dollens is always responsive, reliable, and who we call first when a client needs electrical work at their property.

Highly recommend Dollens. They showed up on time, prepared with the right equipment which Jason installed quickly and efficiently. I will certainly work with them again.

Can't say enough great things about this team! We were referred to them by a friend whose Contact for them in her phone says "My Awesome Electricians" - very true! The entire team, from the office to the junior techs are easy to work with. Unlike many contractors, they communicate clearly and often, about schedule, price, work to be done. And best of all they do EXCELLENT work! They replaced our Zinsco panel which was preventing us from getting homeowners insurance. Everything went smoothly: scheduling, work, inspection and they even have a stucco guy who works with them to do stucco repair when it's all done (he was good too!). Not sure about what happened with the 1-star reviews they received on Yelp because this local family owned business is well run, honest and very talented. They are very skilled and no, not cheap, but they charge a fair price--we got several quotes and they were all similar. Want it done right the first time? These are the guys to hire. Thank you Jason, Josh, Elijah, Brian and Josephine - you're now in our contact list as My Awesome Electrician too!

Joshua came soon after calling to make an appointment, expeditiously assessed the problem with the circuit breaker, and added a surge protector in the main panel. Part of the problem was needed to be remedied by PG&E, and he was able to ascertain their service in the afternoon. All in all, the matter was quickly resolved.

I have used the services of this company twice in the last year. Each time I have been blown away with the expertise, work ethic and diligence to complete jobs with total customer satisfaction. Their pricing is also a plus! I whole heartedly recommend this local family business whose motto should be “ Work done with pride and excellence”!

Great Company, very happy every time they do work for us.

I needed to upgrade my electrical panel. Dollens Electric did a load calculation and recommended a new panel that would accommodate the electrification of my furnace and water heater down the road. They were prompt initiating and completing the upgrade. Their communication was excellent.

Fixed my problem and replaced my electronic door lock promptly.

Jason is very creative and found the answer to a problem several other electricians couldn't find.

I recently hired Dollens Electric for several electrical projects in my home, and I couldn't be more impressed with the quality of work and professionalism displayed throughout. Projects Completed: -Electric water heater installation -Circuit breaker panel upgrade -Electric dryer wiring and connection From the initial consultation, it was clear I was working with a true professional. They took the time to explain each project in detail, answered all my questions patiently, and provided transparent pricing with no hidden fees. What stood out most: The water heater installation was flawless. They ensured everything was up to code, properly grounded, and functioning perfectly. The attention to safety details gave me complete peace of mind. The circuit breaker upgrade was handled expertly. They assessed my home's electrical needs, recommended the right capacity, and completed the work efficiently while keeping the disruption to my daily routine minimal. For the dryer connection, they ran wiring cleanly and professionally, ensuring proper voltage and a safe, reliable connection. Everything was tested thoroughly before they considered the job complete. Throughout all three projects, they maintained a clean work area, showed up on time, and demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship. I'll definitely be using them for all future electrical needs!

We used these folks to install an EV car charger. They were recommended by VW. Their service was excellent. The owner came out to give us an estimate and...

Very positive experience with Dollens Electric! Came back from out of town on a Friday evening to find the garage without power. Jason from Dollens walked me step by step through all the trouble shooting over the phone to spot the issue and resolve it within minutes. I am going back to them for all my Electrical nees!

Update 8/2025 Still my go to electrical contractor. On time, plenty of communication, professional. Converting from propane to an electric BBQ (firewise change). Needed a new outlet on a 20 amp circuit that had an old 15 amp style socket. These are the guys I trust to keep us safe. Update 9/2020 - Upgraded some thermostat wiring for me with a difficult routing. Professional and quick. Update - Jason and Josh again came through for me. In the midst of a heat wave, they were able to come to the other end of the county and fix an electrical problem at my mother's house. Got the outlets for the portable AC and lift chair back working and made the wiring safer to boot. Original - Could not ask for better. Jason installed a new 40 amp circuit and an EVo charger for our car. (No more slow 110 charging. Yeah!) While working in our breaker panel he noted a dangerous situation left by a previous contractor who upgraded our air conditioning. (Side note kind of disappointing the inspector didn't notice that the other contractor put in a bigger breaker on a wire that was too small. Luckily the wire insulation had just started to bubble and it didn't catch fire.) Within a week they were able to fit us in to replace the faulty circuit as well as rewire our garage lighting to eliminate some creative but scary runs of extension cords and re-purposed outlets. Now I have bright lights and when I look up, I don't see wires draped everywhere. We connected with Jason of Dollens Electric through our equally excellent general contractor Dan Mackey. (Who by the way had nothing to do with the faulty circuit or the creative garage lighting.) Lastly a thank you to Jason's son Josh who got to do the crawling under the house.

very professional yet friendly Looking forward to continuing with Dollens Electric

They put in a ceiling fan for us and did a good job at a reasonable price. They are a great family company. I would definitely use them again.

Great service in installing an EVSE in my home. Very knowledgeable and explained the installation process.

After my car charger arrived I scheduled an appointment for the install, and Joshua came a couple days later. He was on time, knowledgeable, very professional, and did an amazing install of my Wallbox and Powermeter for a great price. I appreciated that he offered to install the power wires through the back for a cleaner install. He also explained to me what he was doing, and gave me chances for input on how everything should be laid out on the wall. I had a hard time finding a contractor who wanted to install a power meter for dynamic energy monitoring over an expensive DCC. On my first call with them they recommended an Emporia Pro which is the cheapest option for dynamic load management, so I knew that they had the best for the customer in mind. I decided to go with Wallbox's offering instead; although I picked a less common method for dynamic load management Joshua had no issues wiring everything and it was great to see that he took in my input instead of just telling me I had to install a costly DCC. I also liked that he already had a lot of prior experience installing Wallbox's car charger. Thank you for an amazing install. Support Local!

Called for an estimate and Jason came out the next day and we received the estimate within a few hours. The work began two days later. Josh was very good at explaining what he was doing and let us know if something he saw was concerning. Both Josh and Brian were very neat and left the job site clean. The estimate was very clear as to the cost of each part of the project. The final cost was exactly what was estimated. Also received a senior discount, which was very much appreciated. Thanks to Jason, Josh and Brian.

Highly efficient service. Provided the best solution to charge our new Tesla avoiding purchase of a costly charger. Installed a 50amp line and outlet. Highly recommended.

Used again today to troubleshoot a couple of problems (Solved) and replace a ceiling fan (looks and works great). These guys are still the best. I was pleased when they briefly reviewed an installation manual to make sure they remembered exactly how the brand worked. It was obvious Joshua already knew how to make the installation but he doubled checked anyway. (I'm glad I'm not the only person who still refers to a manual.) Call/use them; you won't be sorry.

Jason is the BEST

Dollens Electric installed a natural gas fired standby generator for me in May Last year. Jason called me and came to service the unit. The generator works like a charm every time we had PG&E outage. The best thing I have ever done for myself. They are professional and efficient. Unlike a lot of contractor, there was no fuss.. it is a large generator, they got it in a tight spot, yet met all the codes. Very nice.

Dollens Electric did a great job for us in setting up the irrigation system for the Christmas Tree Farm.

Service was excellent and professional. Jason and Josh answered all my questions and gave good feedback. I will use again. Thank you!

The electrician, who is a son of the owner, was extremely knowledgeable, professional, prompt and expedient. He offered several options to my service request, but did so without pressure of any kind. The job was done quickly and with perfection. I highly recommend.

Excellent Service

Great service -- all of the above

Very thorough and informative whole house fan, chandelier and kitchen hood thru roof job. Josh explained in details and provided suggestions to protect my old circuits also.

Wanted to replace very old track lighting in living room with can lights. Submitted an estimate request on a Sunday night, Jason came out first thing Monday morning to check out the project and provided a timely and reasonable estimate later that day and followed up with a phone call. Work was completed today, one week later! Josh, Elijah, and Ricky were respectful of our home, took great care to keep things clean and were very pleasant. I don't know why we put this project off for so long! We finally have decent lighting in our living room! Will definitely use Dollens Electric for any future home projects/maintenance!

Punctual and thorough service with helpful future maintenance ideas.?

I highly recommend Dollen Electric. I called two other electricians and left a message to call back. They never did. However, Dolan Electric immediately...

Trustworthy very much describes Dollens Electric. Jason and his team including Josh and Elijah are reliable, honest, and efficient. I have used Dollens for major and small jobs and they stand by their work and rightfully so. Don't be fooled by cheap quotes that lure you in with the thought of getting major work done for a cheap cheap price. You get what you pay for and with Dollens, you get a great job for a fair price. Dollens is my go-to electrician.

Trustworthy very much describes Dollens Electric. Jason and his team including Josh and Elijah are reliable, honest, and efficient. I have used Dollens for...

Very professional and friendly.

This guys are great! I got some problems with my electric and called them, they just led me do something with it, figured out my problem just a minute, I didn’t spend anything, thanks

Thank You , Jason & Joshua for your professional electrical service for replacing my outdated challenger electrical panel ! Just wanna let everyone know ,...

I have been using Dollens for all my electric work (both repair and installation) in my house for over five years. They work well and quickly, offer...

Great experiece with Dollens knowledgeable professionals ! They went above board to make sure every thing was done to perfection !

Excellent service & very competitive pricing. Would definitely use Dollens again & recommend them to others.

Very pleasant and professional, but very expensive for 20 minutes of work.

Dollens Electric is exceptional. They give an accurate read on what needs to be done. They are a safety-first company that shows up energetic & work...

Great experience, Jason was professional, courtesy and knowledgeable and was able to address our issue. He also advised us on how to better safeguard our home. Thank you

Very easy to work with. Good suggestions were offered. Work is always first-rate.

Josh & Elijah did excellent work in replacing our electric panel. They were polite, professional & answered any questions I had. The work area was cleaned after they left. They even cleaned out my rain gutter & spout - above & beyond service!!

Josh & Elijah replaced our electrical panel. They were both professional & answered any questions I had. Their work area was cleaned after they were done....

Installed a whole house fan that is quiet and effective. Greatly reduces A/C cost. Workers are fast and efficient and cleaned up 100%. Quality products.

This company is great. They were always on time and great at communicating both time estimates and costs. They are very thorough, knew current codes inside...