Allen Electric & Lighting, Inc. , Ventura CA

David Crowe

Allen Electric & Lighting, Inc.

Ventura, CA
Electrician Engineering/Construction Engineering Service
Electrician Engineering/Construction Engineering Service
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About Us

Commercial and Industrial Electrical Contractor specializing in maintenance, troubleshooting and repair. We have high-reach equipment for doing exterior and interior lighting maintenance and a large inventory of lighting supplies for monthly maintenance contracts. We also do tenant improvements, AutoCAD electrical plans and small installations.

How We Got Started

We have always focused on maintenance and repair of commercial and industrial facilities. We have a very strong background in electrical engineering which provides a solid understanding of the principles of electricity. This is essential for troubleshooting electrical systems. So from the beginning our reputation has been the ability to solve electrical problems where others have not. This reputation has grown over the years and resulted in a long list of satisfied customers.

The products and services we offer

Engineering/construction Engineering Service Generator Installation & Service
Recommendations Given (3)
"I've worked with Nicole on several projects. She is very nice to work with, intuitive,..." Read more "I've worked with Nicole on several projects. She is very nice to work with, intuitive, professional and always on top of the evolving details of each project. I highly recommend her! "
"A very good company that has been around for a long time. A great reputation! "
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Recent Activity
How do you deal with a client who takes FOREVER to pay?
David from Allen Electric & Lighting, Inc. Answered this on June 16, 2018
 This is a tough one. If you take decisive action like a collection agency or small claims court, you are effectively ending the working relationship. So you can only use that in the most difficult of cases with clients you really don’t want to work with anymore.  With otherwise good customers,... (more)  This is a tough one. If you take decisive action like a collection agency or small claims court, you are effectively ending the working relationship. So you can only use that in the most difficult of cases with clients you really don’t want to work with anymore.  With otherwise good customers, we make phone calls and talk to those responsible. Personal contact seems to get the best results. We will also email invoices with “past due” stamped on them.  But there is still a waiting game. My best advice is to save as much working capital as you can so you can last out these slow paying customers. Unfortunately there is no ironclad method with this problem. 
How do you transition from residential to commercial work?
David from Allen Electric & Lighting, Inc. Answered this on June 07, 2018
Honestly, the way I did it was by cold-calling management companies.  They really like to see a face that is normal, looks business-like and presents themself well.  Many times they are not happy with those they have been using and don't know where to go to find a replacement.  When they get a... (more) Honestly, the way I did it was by cold-calling management companies.  They really like to see a face that is normal, looks business-like and presents themself well.  Many times they are not happy with those they have been using and don't know where to go to find a replacement.  When they get a good feeling about someone they can see, they sometimes are ready to pull the trigger on a change of contractor.  Find commercial management companies, go to their office and ask to speak to the person in charge of electrical maintenance.  Don't email or call, they won't have the time to speak with you most of the time and they will rarely respond to an email.