Residential & Commercial

Electrical Services

Integrating modern technology with everyday living.

At Northern Lights Electric, Inc., we want to help you integrate modern technology with everyday living. One of the first steps in doing this is creating an electrical system and lighting plan that is well thought out for adequate electrical wiring and lighting design. Every electrical system and lighting plan is unique to the space being remodeled and our team will keep in mind the way the space is being used and the people in it.

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The Importance of Lighting Design

Nothing has a greater impact on a space than lighting. Lighting influences the appearance, tone, and impression of every single object or space. It can make or break the overall ambience of an interior. The best designed environments are layered with more than one lighting type. Used properly, you can bring drama, focus, and mood to any room.

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Who we are

Rich Gobbell is the proud owner and president of Northern Lights Electric, Inc., which he established in 1987. Northern Lights Electric, Inc. is a licensed, bonded, and insured electrical and lighting company servicing the Bay Area. We pride ourselves on knowing how to integrate modern technology with everyday lighting and electrical needs. We can make your home simpler and more efficient through state-of-the-art products, lighting, and electrical systems. We have been recognized as an award-winning recipient from NARI (National Association of the Remodeling Industry) and are committed to the principles of integrity, high standards, professional education, ethics, and market recognition. Safety and attention to detail are a priority. We want our clients to be able to say that the service Northern Lights Electric, Inc. provided was one of the best experiences they’ve had with a…

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Northern Lights Electric Inc. is a first-class firm all the way and has done numerous jobs at my house throughout the years. Rich the owner planned out the placement of all the recessed lighting and wall sconces throughout my new home while it was being constructed. We were extremely pleased with the results of his work and the skill involved with the accurate placement of the lighting to achieve the desired effects.  Another example of Rich's vast knowledge and expertise... Read more

Michael C.

Livermore, CA
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I've been using Northern Lights Electric, Inc. for almost 15 years for all of my electrical needs in my home.  I did a lot of research in an attempt to find a reliable, technically capable, quality-oriented electrician for some significant upgrades to my home which was built in 1955.  I have never regretted calling Rich Gobbell about work I needed to be done.  I have felt totally comfortable with his excellent crew coming to my home and knowing that their... Read more

Ron P.

Hayward, CA
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Rich Gobbell and his team did a great job installing 43 lights in our 20-year old home.  Most are recessed LED's on dimmers in cathedral ceilings in five rooms that previously lacked built-in lighting.  Rich was meticulous in making his estimate, listened carefully to what we wanted, made recommendations, and carefully marked each location.  His original estimate was reasonable, and he was clear about the cost of add-ons (which we did -- wiring in new exterior lights, putting replacement LED... Read more

Sue P.

Lafayette, CA 
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Excellent all around.  Rich is great and hires people in his likeness: hard-working, aiming to please, competent, honest, and dependable.  Doesn't get much better.  The job they were hired to do was very complicated and took a week to complete, just as scheduled.  It was a pleasure to work with Rich and his staff and I am hiring them again next week. Read more

James R.

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We spent months looking for an electrical company that was creative, diligent, and eager to complete the many electrical upgrades and modifications we needed in our home. We finally found that with Rich Gobbell and his team at Northern Lights Electric, after hearing about them from a neighbor.  Rich and his team were very helpful in recommending solutions and dialing in our lighting with precision and on schedule.  We were admittedly a little indecisive about the placement of a couple... Read more

Craig H.

Oakland, CA 
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Rich's response to a quote was very timely.  During the kitchen/dining room lighting quote, Rich was very open to my ideas as well as providing his guidance with his experience.  The funny part is that in the end, I scratched all my ideas and ended up with the initial design Rich suggested. Phone calls were returned promptly, and the team was on-time every day.   The team was completely excellent, skilled, open-minded, patient, kind, and courteous.  The work done was impeccable... Read more

Debra D.

Martinez, CA 
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If I could give a sixth star, I would. The best, most professional company out there from Rich the owner to all of his great employees. Everyone was nice, courteous and most of all very skilled! They did excellent work - great attention to detail. They did it fast - 1.5 days for whole house! And price is very reasonable. Overall, a very positive experience. If you're thinking about getting canned lights, this is the only place to go!!! Read more

Stephen J.

Castro Valley, CA 
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Amazing service! Fast installation and so neat and tidy. Everyone was extremely professional. Rich did a personal walkthrough at the end and both he and the electrician (wish I could remember his name) said this was the best part - watching the customer oooh and ahhh over the transformation. Had a very minor tweak to the end result and Rich sent someone back the very next day. I also added to the work mid-job and there was no delay -... Read more

Carol S.

Martinez, CA 
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We have been doing a lot of remodeling of our home over the last couple of years. Rich and his team have been our best experience to date. Rich is very involved and all of the people who work for him are extremely polite and professional. Northern Lights was recommended to us by our interior designer and a local lighting store. Rich additionally helped me a lot with some decorating questions I had.  We had a very positive experience and... Read more

Lilly V.

Livermore, CA
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Had an AMAZING service experience with Rich and his excellent staff! He returned my initial call within the hour, appeared at my home to provide an estimate and bid the same day, he had a crew available to do the work the following day, his experienced electricians completed several distinct projects quickly and efficiently (on time and on budget) and they were also very attentive to cleanliness and very polite. Wow, if only ALL other services providers were this professional... Read more

Greg N.

Danville, CA

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