History
Cost-Effective Solutions began in 1983 as an information technology consulting firm, specializing in IBM large mainframe operating systems. It was quite successful until late 2001, when the Recession began. -- Suddenly contracts were no longer available after 19 years of more work than I could accept. After six months without work, I decided to find work using my other skills acquired over 30+ years as a homeowner. -- I began as a handyman, but soon gravitated to electrical work, which I enjoy and have an aptitude for. -- I studied electrical Codes, partially online but mainly from books I bought and from advice from more experienced people in construction including my best friend, a General Contractor, and from a local government Building Inspector. Cost--Effective Solutions has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. We recently moved from Belmont to Petaluma. Please give me a call.
Specialties
This is now a one-man, part time business. I am an unlicensed electrician who believes strongly in doing all work to Code and doing things right the first time. Only money has prevented me from being licensed, and I work well with local government electrical inspectors. I can help you with obtaining any required Permits. * I will take on small jobs that bigger companies won't consider doing. Many small jobs don't even require Permits. * I also can do big jobs, such as converting old knob-and-tube wiring to modern wiring, or upgrading typical older service from 100 amps to 200 amps, or adding subpanels and new circuits. I have completely rewired 3 homes. Please contact me to discuss your electrical problems because I deliver Cost-Effective Solutions.