California Electric Supply on Milpas Street isn't a contractor—it's a wholesale supply house that serves the trade, and that distinction matters. With a 4.2 Google rating across 24 reviews, they've built a steady reputation among local electricians for counter service and inventory depth. Recent reviews mention a text-to-order system that lets pros skip the line, and multiple electricians praise counter staff by name (Trevor and Max come up). The delivery drivers apparently go the extra mile on placement, which any contractor knows saves time on bigger jobs.
The Instagram feed shows product shots—outlet boxes, weatherproof covers, bonding hardware, amp service gear—exactly what you'd expect from a supplier focused on the nuts-and-bolts side of electrical work. One 2020 review complained about pricing on heat shrink compared to Amazon, which is fair but misses the point: supply houses charge more because they stock oddball parts the day you need them, not two days later. If you're a homeowner looking for a single specialty bulb or replacement part, they'll help you (one customer raved about finding a hard-to-match bulb), but this is fundamentally a trade counter. For residential electrical projects, you'll want to hire a licensed electrician who likely already has an account here.