An electrician you can trust is essential.
Residential and commercial service throughout Colorado Springs and the surrounding Pikes Peak region — on time, priced straight, and done right the first time. Since 2012.
Big enough to do the job, small enough to care.
Essential Electric is a locally owned Colorado Springs electrical contractor serving homeowners and businesses throughout the Pikes Peak region, owned by Bobby and Maria Matthews. Bobby is a master electrician with four decades in the trade, and Maria has the operations discipline that keeps every promise on schedule. Bobby is on most jobs, or supervising, to ensure the job is done right.
We show up
When we say Tuesday at 8, we mean Tuesday at 8.
We call back
You reach a person — and you hear back promptly.
We stand behind the work
Bobby's name is on the work. It's wired right — or we come back.
Everything electrical, handled in one call.
Here to keep your world wired right.
The problems we solve every week. If any of these sound like your home — or your building — you're exactly who we're here for.
Breakers keep tripping
Usually a circuit asking for help, not a rewire. We find the real cause.
Lights flicker or dim
Often loose connections or an overloaded circuit — quick to diagnose, important to fix.
Outlets dead — or warm
Warm is a warning. That one's worth a call today.
The panel is original to the house
We'll tell you honestly if it needs upgrading — and honestly if it doesn't.
Adding an EV, hot tub, or remodel
New loads need real capacity math. We do it before you spend a dollar.
Something sparked
Call us. If it feels urgent to you, we treat it that way.
The service you deserve
How we work
Call or write
You reach a person. Tell us what's happening — or what you're planning — and we'll tell you honestly what it needs.
Site visit & straight quote
Most real quotes need eyes on the job. The visit and the estimate are free — we come out, look, and tell you what it will take and why, with options and the cost of each so you can decide. No padding, no surprises.
Done right & backed
Bobby does the work or supervises it directly, and your home or business gets the same respect and care we’d want in ours. It’s wired right, to code, and we stand behind it.
The van that shows up.
Same two owners since 2012. When you call, you talk to the electrician — and the van is where we said it would be, when we said it would be there. Licensed, insured, and trusted across the Front Range.
(719) 428-5882“Bobby is great! Always on time and prepared to get the job done. Reasonably priced and highly knowledgeable. He’s been my go to electrician for many years.”
“The finished result speaks for itself — but honestly, it was the professionalism of Bobby that stood out most. Easy recommendation.”
“Bobby (Essential Electric) is honest and trustworthy. His work is outstanding. He has helped me with several electrical projects, some being very difficult.”
“No shortcuts, no upsells, good explanation on how and why. I’d definitely hire Bobby again next time.”
“We’ve relied on Essential Electric for 9 years. 100% reliable, thorough, skilled, honest and fair.”
“Top quality work at competitive rates. We’ve had Bobby do wiring work on a 117 year old house three times now and won’t hesitate to use his service again.”
“I have used Bobby’s services for many years. He always shows up on time, does a great job and is always very pleasant. It is great to have someone you can trust and rely on.”
“Bobby was fantastic in both his work and communication. A true professional.”
“He worked with the inspectors and was always kind, professional, and informative. We used him to repair electrical wiring that an inspector missed for our son’s home also.”
“Bobby installed new modern lights for our kitchen and it's like a whole new world for us. It's difficult to find people who do what they say and show up on time.”
“Bobby was very kind and great to work with. We will definitely call on him again when we need electrical work.”
“He does exactly what you want and makes everything work flawlessly. He also does the unheard of, he shows up when he says he will. I highly recommend using his services.”
“Bobby is great! Always on time and prepared to get the job done. Reasonably priced and highly knowledgeable. He’s been my go to electrician for many years.”
“The finished result speaks for itself — but honestly, it was the professionalism of Bobby that stood out most. Easy recommendation.”
“Bobby (Essential Electric) is honest and trustworthy. His work is outstanding. He has helped me with several electrical projects, some being very difficult.”
“No shortcuts, no upsells, good explanation on how and why. I’d definitely hire Bobby again next time.”
“We’ve relied on Essential Electric for 9 years. 100% reliable, thorough, skilled, honest and fair.”
“Top quality work at competitive rates. We’ve had Bobby do wiring work on a 117 year old house three times now and won’t hesitate to use his service again.”
“I have used Bobby’s services for many years. He always shows up on time, does a great job and is always very pleasant. It is great to have someone you can trust and rely on.”
“Bobby was fantastic in both his work and communication. A true professional.”
“He worked with the inspectors and was always kind, professional, and informative. We used him to repair electrical wiring that an inspector missed for our son’s home also.”
“Bobby installed new modern lights for our kitchen and it's like a whole new world for us. It's difficult to find people who do what they say and show up on time.”
“Bobby was very kind and great to work with. We will definitely call on him again when we need electrical work.”
“He does exactly what you want and makes everything work flawlessly. He also does the unheard of, he shows up when he says he will. I highly recommend using his services.”
“Each one was done right the first time, on-time, on-budget — regardless of the size of the job.”
“Great communication and prompt service, would highly recommend!”
“One job was quite a challenge but not for him. He is knowledgeable, professional and hardworking. We were very pleased with the excellent service and quality workmanship.”
“They did a great job! We appreciate the thoroughness of Bobby's work and as with most retrofits, things came up and was handled smoothly with no issues.”
“You can count on him to show up, do excellent work and have a great attitude throughout the easy and challenging situations that arise.”
“Essential Electrical breaks that mold... I've never had to clean up after them, which is unusual. Highly recommended!”
“Fabulous experience! All room ceiling fan jobs, and relocating lights, fans. Pleasant, professional and good outcome!”
“He was more than happy to discuss possibilities and shifted when I changed my mind. He cleaned up very well before leaving.”
“Bobby is always prompt, courteous, and efficient. He’s a great guy to work with!”
“We have recommended to others and they were as satisfied as we were. They came promptly and solved the problem. They were affordable and easy to work with.”
“I had a very problematic outlet under my patio roof that another worker had abandoned because it was such a mess. Essential Electric was able to get it up to code!”
“Bobby was super-fast, efficient, clean, and respectful of my property. He was extremely courteous and is obviously customer-service oriented.”
“Each one was done right the first time, on-time, on-budget — regardless of the size of the job.”
“Great communication and prompt service, would highly recommend!”
“One job was quite a challenge but not for him. He is knowledgeable, professional and hardworking. We were very pleased with the excellent service and quality workmanship.”
“They did a great job! We appreciate the thoroughness of Bobby's work and as with most retrofits, things came up and was handled smoothly with no issues.”
“You can count on him to show up, do excellent work and have a great attitude throughout the easy and challenging situations that arise.”
“Essential Electrical breaks that mold... I've never had to clean up after them, which is unusual. Highly recommended!”
“Fabulous experience! All room ceiling fan jobs, and relocating lights, fans. Pleasant, professional and good outcome!”
“He was more than happy to discuss possibilities and shifted when I changed my mind. He cleaned up very well before leaving.”
“Bobby is always prompt, courteous, and efficient. He’s a great guy to work with!”
“We have recommended to others and they were as satisfied as we were. They came promptly and solved the problem. They were affordable and easy to work with.”
“I had a very problematic outlet under my patio roof that another worker had abandoned because it was such a mess. Essential Electric was able to get it up to code!”
“Bobby was super-fast, efficient, clean, and respectful of my property. He was extremely courteous and is obviously customer-service oriented.”
Long-time customers
Neighbors who keep calling back.
These aren't from Google — they're from a decade of HomeAdvisor reviews and notes customers sent us directly, word for word. We keep them separate from our Google rating on purpose, so you can see how far back this goes.
Greg Q. · Colorado Springs
“I have used Bobby's services for several years both at my home and at my business. I have zero complaints. Zero. He is always professional and always completes the task. His prices are fair that I don't even ask for an estimate first. I could not give him a higher recommendation.” — sent to us directly
Dean C.
“Bobby has done a couple of big electrical jobs as well as several small ones for us. He is knowledgeable, professional and courteous. What sets him above others is his communication and promptness, as well as his common sense approach to every issue at hand.” — sent to us directly
Greg M. · Colorado Springs
“It was easy to work with Bobby. We went through the various options available and I was able to pick the one I liked and was comfortable with. He is honest and reliable.” — HomeAdvisor
Dianne Z. · Colorado Springs
“Bobby is Great! Upgraded our panel and added outlets where we needed them and replaced some worn out outlets. Professional and Knowledgeable of the work we needed. Would highly recommend them.” — HomeAdvisor
Jen M. · Colorado Springs
“Excellent workmanship. Very professional. On time. Explained everything. Cleaned up afterward. Most definitely would use this company again.” — HomeAdvisor
Eric G. · Colorado Springs
“I am impressed by how much this company cares about the customer. Bobby Matthews goes beyond the call of duty to make sure things are right and the customer is taken care of.” — HomeAdvisor
Ready when you are
An electrician you can trust is essential.
Straight answers, honest pricing, and work we stand behind — Colorado Springs and the Front Range, since 2012.
Licensed & insured electrical contractor
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