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Laughlin is a leading provider in the electrical industry focused on purpose, leadership, and service. We empower our team to lead and innovate, meeting our clients' needs with honesty and high-quality service.

Santa Barbara Local Electrical Contractors

At Laughlin Electric, we are your go-to local experts and electrical contractors in Santa Barbara, CA, providing top-rate services right in your neighborhood. Our team of skilled professionals is trained and certified to help your home run smoothly.

We focus on quality and customer satisfaction, offering reliable electrical, plumbing, home entertainment, smart home technology, and solar services. From routine maintenance and emergency repairs to complete system overhauls, we deliver efficient solutions tailored to your needs.

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Leader in Our Industry

Our trained Santa Barbara, CA electricians are equipped to repair, service, and answer all your electrical questions or concerns.

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Over 30 Years of Experience

Laughlin Electric has been serving Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding areas since 1992.

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We always respond promptly when you need service, giving you the reliable diagnostics and thorough work you deserve—all while offering unmatched customer service and a satisfaction guarantee that proves how much we care.

Over 30 Years Of Experience

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Laughlin Electric has been a trusted name in the electrical contracting industry for over three decades.

Laughlin started in 1992 when Bobby Laughlin set out to do electrical contracting. He believed in quality and integrity, values that have defined our approach from the beginning. As more people heard about our excellent service, we grew by adding talented professionals to our team and establishing a formal office and storage facility in 2014.

Since then, we've focused on improving our leadership and management practices. We're always looking for new ways to improve our company and deliver great results.

With 30+ years of experience, we are dedicated to providing top-quality electrical services that meet high standards and surpass client expectations.

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Laughlin provides comprehensive electrical, plumbing, and home entertainment services, including installations, repairs, upgrades, and maintenance. We also specialize in custom lighting systems, solar systems, EV charger installations, and smart home system setups.

Yes, all Laughlin technicians are fully licensed, insured, and highly trained to ensure the highest quality of service and safety for your home. Our electricians possess C-10 Electrical Contractor’s Licenses, Lutron Installation Certifications, and Journeyman Electrical Certifications, while our plumbers have C-36 Plumbing Licenses.

Laughlin offers 24/7 emergency booking services for electrical, drain cleaning, and plumbing issues. We answer our phones 24/7, so feel free to call us whenever you need. Your emergency service will be booked as soon as possible according to the Santa Barbara location hours.

Yes, we offer a guarantee on all our services, and our work is backed by a warranty to ensure long-lasting results.

If your electrical panel has never been replaced and you’re constantly flipping breakers, it may be time for a replacement. Additionally, if the breaker feels hot to the touch or smells like it’s burning, it is a clear indication that it needs to be replaced.

Yes, we offer comprehensive maintenance plans for most of our services to ensure your electrical, plumbing, and home entertainment systems are always in optimal condition.

You can schedule a service appointment by contacting us through our website or by calling our customer service line. We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate your needs.

Laughlin is committed to providing premier services focused on quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction. Our highly skilled and certified professionals are fit to handle any job. By staying true to our commitment to quality, we promise to get the job done right the first time. While other companies may be concerned with securing as many jobs as possible in one day, our biggest goal is to provide excellent service to our clients.

Circuit breakers can last 30 to 40 years. However, if you are experiencing frequent issues with your breakers, it may be a sign that they need to be replaced sooner.

An overload is caused by too much power draw, which trips a breaker. If this becomes frequent, additional circuits can be added to your home to separate high-energy appliances and prevent overloads.

A short circuit occurs when aging wires become loose or worn, causing a hot wire to touch a neutral wire and disrupt the current’s path. If the appliance’s cord isn’t damaged, it is a sign that the cables behind the wall need maintenance.

A whole-house generator in Santa Barbara ensures that your home remains powered during outages caused by natural events like storms or earthquakes. It provides a higher wattage capacity to support all essential appliances and systems, offering seamless and automatic backup power. This means that when a power outage occurs, the generator detects the interruption and activates within seconds, restoring electricity to the entire house without manual intervention, which is particularly beneficial in areas prone to power disruptions.

Yes, {fran_brand_name provides comprehensive generator services for both portable and whole-house generators in Montecito, Goleta, and the surrounding Santa Barbara areas. Their experienced team can guide you through the selection process, manage the installation, and ensure that your generator is properly connected to your home's electrical system, including securing necessary permits and setting up an automatic transfer switch if required for whole-house generators.

Choosing between a portable generator and a whole-house generator for your Santa Barbara home depends on your specific needs and budget. If you require backup power for your entire home and want an automatic response to power outages, a whole-house generator is ideal. However, if you only need to power a few devices and prefer a more budget-friendly option, a portable generator might be sufficient. Laughlin Electric can provide personalized advice to help you make the best decision for your situation.

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Laughlin Home Services Your Home is in Good Hands

We pride ourselves on our prompt response times, thorough diagnostics, and reliable workmanship, ensuring that your electrical problems in Santa Barbara, CA are resolved efficiently and effectively. Moreover, our commitment to a family-oriented approach means you can trust not only the quality of our work but also the friendly, respectful service our technicians provide.

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The Laughlin Standard of Excellence Glowing Reviews From People Like You

At Laughlin Electric Santa Barbara, your satisfaction is our priority. See for yourself what people have to say about working with us.

  • leslie brink-tarpening
    03.13.25 - google
    Everyone at Laughlin Electric went above and beyond the call of duty. I had an emergency electrical situation and they were there immediately and stayed until absolutely everything was completed., even an expedited permit from the city. I would highly recommend them to anyone.
  • Andy Rodriguez
    03.04.25 - google
    We recently had Bob’s team install some LED lights at my office. There must have been over 40 lights that required an update. Team Laughlin did an amazing job with the install. The whole office was happy with the work. Thank you!
  • Steve Winterhalter
    02.27.25 - google
    If you are like me, you place a very high value on great service. Like me, you might also feel customer service levels from all types of businesses have plummeted since the pandemic. Not so with Laughlin Electric who from first contact to job completion exhibited the highest levels of service, communication, expertise and professionalism. Dan and Cody came to my house to take on a few projects, including hanging my flat screen on the wall. This included disappearing all related wiring. I had no idea how this could be done, but the highly skilled duo quickly conceived of a plan and got to work. Nearing completion, a vexing internet connectivity problem arose. It seemed insurmountable, and I thought the fiber company would have to come the next day to repair. But with resourcefulness, resolve and genius troubling shooting the team got everything to work perfectly. The entire experience reassured me that there are still great companies with great employees who really take care of their customers. I couldn't be happier.
  • Lawrence Nicklin
    02.20.25 - google
    Gabby customer service girl was fanstic on the phone and was able to get a electrican within less than two hours. Lucas was able to localize the issue. He also consulted with the Bob the owner who also assisted to identify a major electrical problem and remained to provide additional contacts since the problem appeared to be generated from the source. I will be contacting PGE within a day to arrange repairs.
  • Franco Mercado
    01.08.25 - google
    Excellent electricians. Did exactly what I needed. Great guys. Will use again in the future. Thanks.
  • Diane Dunhill
    12.24.24 - google
    Lucas from Laughlin Electric was knowledgeable, on time, polite and fixed all my miscellaneous issues. He knows his trade and deserves a pay raise. As a past manager I would hire him in a heartbeat....
  • Nancy Howes
    12.23.24 - google
    Laughlin Electric is an incredibly professional and knowledgable operation. Lukas, the electrician sent to our job, was thorough and made sure the job was done to my satisfaction. We will definitely use this company again!!
  • Brian Quinette
    12.23.24 - google
    I recently had Laughlin work on my new house. Well, new to me… it’s a hundred years old. Cody and Dan spent a week replacing knob-and-tube wiring, modernizing all the outlets, replacing and adding light fixtures, expanding the breaker box, and making sure the system is safe and up to date. Cody even managed to get the original doorbell functioning. A great job and great guys, and I’m really happy with how well it went. Thanks!
  • Lindsey Louder
    07.19.22 - google
    The technician was super helpful, communicative and showed up on time to relocate and repair wiring and electrical switches. I definitely recommend and will use Laughlin electric again.
  • Christy Mason
    12.16.24 - google
    Kind, helpful, respectful and efficient.
  • Susie Gunderson
    10.25.24 - google
    Rob was extremely knowledgeable, informative and made the recommendation to install surge protection to our panel. We will have Laughlin Electric return to do the work for us.
  • Athena Roebuck
    06.26.24 - google
    Robert was amazing and found the issue quickly! He was very efficient and gave us our options on fixing the problem and pricing! Robert was very pleasant and knowledgeable and we will definitely ask for him again if we need it in the future!! He’s a great asset to any company!
  • Barry Spector
    06.20.24 - google
    Cody the technician was knowledgeable and deserved 5 stars. Pricing was reasonable and fair
  • Ronald Barr
    06.19.24 - google
    Great work on a challenging project!
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    06.07.24 - google
    Cody and Joe did an awesome job on our new panel. Very clean, quick and professional work. The office staff was very communicative and supportive during the permitting process as well. The quality work was worth every penny.
  • Philippe Sautot
    06.04.24 - google
    Great service. Efficient and professional
  • Pam Gunther
    06.03.24 - google
    Cody did a great, very efficient job installing a Bidet. He was able to advise me on pros and cons of various light fixtures. So glad I have someone I can trust to go to in the future.
  • Sam Woodburn
    05.31.24 - google
    Easy to work with and prompt. I reached out about installing an EV outlet/charger on a Tuesday and was fully installed by Friday morning. Cody helped us find the right option to meet our needs and after talking it through got straight to work on the install. Felt like we were in good hands to get the job done correctly!
  • LARRY FALBERG
    04.26.24 - google
    Cody came to house to perform maintenance on our Cummings backup generator. Very polite and after brief site inspection submitted bid. Fair price was accepted and he did work same day. All went well and would highly recommend his company LAUGLIN ELECTRIC to anyone!
  • Susan Fetters
    04.25.24 - google
    Our experience with Laughlin was amazing. The electricians, Cody and Dane, were exceptional. They were professional, knowledgeable, efficient and, above all, patient. Our first call for future electrical needs would be to Laughlin.
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As the top choice for electrical contractors in Santa Barbara, CA, Laughlin’s dedication to quality, professionalism, and exceptional service makes us the best choice for all your needs. We prioritize our clients by handling every project with the utmost care.

Our skilled professionals are equipped with the certifications and training necessary to tackle any challenge, promising reliable and efficient solutions for your home. Trust us to provide the high standard of service you deserve.

Schedule now to see how we can help with your electrical and plumbing needs.

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