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Green Earth Electric

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Green Earth Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

Welcome to Green Earth Electric! We have a single mission; to achieve complete customer satisfaction. We work with the highest quality materials and experienced professionals. With many years of experience, we have built our culture around consistently focusing on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention, and a stress free experience, which sets us apart from our competition and keeps our customers coming back. Give us a call today!

"Prompt response and a neat installation of outlet for EV charging."

Stephen L on November 2021

Welcome to Green Earth Electric! We have a single mission; to achieve complete customer satisfaction. We work with the highest quality materials and experienced professionals. With many years of experience, we have built our culture around consistently focusing on the needs of our customers, providing personalized attention, and a stress free experience, which sets us apart from our competition and keeps our customers coming back. Give us a call today!

"Prompt response and a neat installation of outlet for EV charging."

Stephen L on November 2021


Lee Limperis Construction

4.95(
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Lee Limperis Construction

4.95(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

At Lee Limperis Construction, satisfied customers are our number one form of advertising. Join the list of clients whom we have served with our green building construction projects, electrical and solar installations. From design, to plans, permitting, and of course the construction and installation of your project, we have the experience and the cutting edge technology to make it happen. And to do it with style. A refined list of suppliers that offer us their best pricing along with efficient business management allows us to offer you competitive pricing, satisfaction guaranteed.

"Electric vehicle charging station. I'd hire him again, but just gave 4 stars on value because electricians are expensive. His prices are probably fair, I'm just not used to San Diego pricing yet."

Lance P on February 2018

At Lee Limperis Construction, satisfied customers are our number one form of advertising. Join the list of clients whom we have served with our green building construction projects, electrical and solar installations. From design, to plans, permitting, and of course the construction and installation of your project, we have the experience and the cutting edge technology to make it happen. And to do it with style. A refined list of suppliers that offer us their best pricing along with efficient business management allows us to offer you competitive pricing, satisfaction guaranteed.

"Electric vehicle charging station. I'd hire him again, but just gave 4 stars on value because electricians are expensive. His prices are probably fair, I'm just not used to San Diego pricing yet."

Lance P on February 2018


Walter Electric

4.70(
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Walter Electric

4.70(
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Customers say: True professional
12 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Over 20 years of experience in the San Diego residential market. My passion is helping homeowners create the 'perfect feel' to their home through creative lighting and electrical solutions. I work closely with homeowners to find out their particular 'style' as well as budget, and then bring my considerable expertise to finding the best value-conscious solutions. I am an expert in trouble-shooting electrical issues, and will give you an accurate estimate of expected costs before beginning work. I have experience in all phases of electrical work including ground-up whole house, remodel, kitchens and baths, electrical panel trouble-shooting and replacement; as well as energy-efficient lighting and "smart home" solutions; and also commercial repairs. I look forward to helping you with your electrical needs!

"Very efficient and professional. "

Paula G on July 2025

Over 20 years of experience in the San Diego residential market. My passion is helping homeowners create the 'perfect feel' to their home through creative lighting and electrical solutions. I work closely with homeowners to find out their particular 'style' as well as budget, and then bring my considerable expertise to finding the best value-conscious solutions. I am an expert in trouble-shooting electrical issues, and will give you an accurate estimate of expected costs before beginning work. I have experience in all phases of electrical work including ground-up whole house, remodel, kitchens and baths, electrical panel trouble-shooting and replacement; as well as energy-efficient lighting and "smart home" solutions; and also commercial repairs. I look forward to helping you with your electrical needs!

"Very efficient and professional. "

Paula G on July 2025


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J. Casillas Electric, Inc.

4.67(
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J. Casillas Electric, Inc.

4.67(
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
71 local quotes requested

Our Goal is to Provide You With Unsurpassed Savings and Quality Workmanship. J. Casillas Electric, Inc., is the best electrical service and repair company in San Diego. Our team of highly trained and qualified electricians are guaranteed to provide excellent customer service and craftsmanship. Proof of our commitment to providing our customers can be seen with our A plus rating with the Better Business Bureau. We provide professional electrical installations and electrical repairs for both residential and commercial buildings. No job is too big or too small. Whether you need a simple dimmer switch installed or a complete re-wiring of your home or business.

"Very easy to work with (quick and clear communication), and competitive pricing. Recommended and will go with them again next time. "

Graham H on May 2025

Our Goal is to Provide You With Unsurpassed Savings and Quality Workmanship. J. Casillas Electric, Inc., is the best electrical service and repair company in San Diego. Our team of highly trained and qualified electricians are guaranteed to provide excellent customer service and craftsmanship. Proof of our commitment to providing our customers can be seen with our A plus rating with the Better Business Bureau. We provide professional electrical installations and electrical repairs for both residential and commercial buildings. No job is too big or too small. Whether you need a simple dimmer switch installed or a complete re-wiring of your home or business.

"Very easy to work with (quick and clear communication), and competitive pricing. Recommended and will go with them again next time. "

Graham H on May 2025


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Green Electric Solutions

4.45(
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Green Electric Solutions

4.45(
1,195
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Customers say: Super punctual
322 local quotes requested
13 years of experience

Contact the Professionals at Green Solar Electric Solutions for the highest quality professional electrical contractors. We handle all electrical improvements from service calls to installing solar panels. We operate in the San Diego County areas. Call us today and see how we can light up your life.

"went above and beyond, stayed until job was completed"

Cory W on October 2025

Contact the Professionals at Green Solar Electric Solutions for the highest quality professional electrical contractors. We handle all electrical improvements from service calls to installing solar panels. We operate in the San Diego County areas. Call us today and see how we can light up your life.

"went above and beyond, stayed until job was completed"

Cory W on October 2025


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Mr. Electric of La Jolla

5.00(
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Mr. Electric of La Jolla

5.00(
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146 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

Mr. Electric of La Jolla is a locally owned and operated electrical service provider committed to honesty, integrity, and treating your home with the same care as our own. We offer a wide range of services tailored to your specific needs, with competitive pricing and a strong focus on quality and detail. Our goal is to build lasting relationships through exceptional service and guaranteed customer satisfaction.

Mr. Electric of La Jolla is a locally owned and operated electrical service provider committed to honesty, integrity, and treating your home with the same care as our own. We offer a wide range of services tailored to your specific needs, with competitive pricing and a strong focus on quality and detail. Our goal is to build lasting relationships through exceptional service and guaranteed customer satisfaction.


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MJ Electric

4.80(
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MJ Electric

4.80(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
72 local quotes requested

MJ Electric is a Full Service Residential Electrical service and repair company serving all of San Diego. We Can Fix Any Electrical Issue Involving Your Home or office. Owner Roque Jaime is a Master Electrician With Over 10 Years of Trouble Shooting and Installation Experience. We Use Only the Best Materials Available and Never Cut Corners While Working on Your Home. We Are Fully Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

"Highly recommend MJ ELECTRIC. Roque came to our house. We explained to him what we wanted. He gave us the options. Work started when we requested. Mario and Michael came out and were very knowledgeable, professional and respected our home. The kitchen wiring upgrade was completed in 3 days. The County came out and the inspection passed with flying colors. Great company, super employees."

Paul C on September 2025

MJ Electric is a Full Service Residential Electrical service and repair company serving all of San Diego. We Can Fix Any Electrical Issue Involving Your Home or office. Owner Roque Jaime is a Master Electrician With Over 10 Years of Trouble Shooting and Installation Experience. We Use Only the Best Materials Available and Never Cut Corners While Working on Your Home. We Are Fully Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

"Highly recommend MJ ELECTRIC. Roque came to our house. We explained to him what we wanted. He gave us the options. Work started when we requested. Mario and Michael came out and were very knowledgeable, professional and respected our home. The kitchen wiring upgrade was completed in 3 days. The County came out and the inspection passed with flying colors. Great company, super employees."

Paul C on September 2025


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Good Telecom

4.63(
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Good Telecom

4.63(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Good Telecom is a professional company that specializes in all aspects of Low Voltage work! Good Telecom has been serving Southern since 1989, with all of their low-voltage needs including Telephone systems, Computer Networking, Whole house audio, Home Theater, Commercial Video and Security camera systems.

"He was friendly, knowledgable, efficient, and solved the problem. I would definitely refer him. Great customer service!!!"

Ruth A on September 2025

Good Telecom is a professional company that specializes in all aspects of Low Voltage work! Good Telecom has been serving Southern since 1989, with all of their low-voltage needs including Telephone systems, Computer Networking, Whole house audio, Home Theater, Commercial Video and Security camera systems.

"He was friendly, knowledgable, efficient, and solved the problem. I would definitely refer him. Great customer service!!!"

Ruth A on September 2025


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Lumitech Electric Inc

5.00(
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Lumitech Electric Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 local quotes requested

Need an electrician? We are ready to help. Our team has been performing excellent service for electrical jobs for over 12 years. We are experts in electrical service, diagnostics, repairs, new home wiring, EV chargers, panel repairs and replacements, generators, and even Smart Home wiring controls. We are Lutron certified in RADIO RA2 and RADIO RA3 and are ready to help you upgrade your lighting system to make it easy to control your lights from your phone. Any help you need with your electrical system, we are ready to help you now. You will love our customer service, fair pricing, and attention to your project. Call or message now to schedule your service!

"We recently had a highly technical light fixture installation that involved a heavy-duty scissor lift, requiring patience, precision, and perseverance. From start to finish, Jay was the true embodiment of exceptional customer service. His dedication went far beyond the initial sale—he carefully walked us through each step of the process, ensuring everything was executed flawlessly. Not only did he deliver exactly as promised in the contract, but he also went above and beyond, returning the next day with extra perks and making sure everything was spotless. His attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction are truly rare. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend Jay for any complex installation needs! He may not give you the lowest quote but he was open to discussion with me and came up with reasonable adjustment within acceptable range - just be honest with him. If quality, reliability, and top-tier service matter to you, Jay is the one to call!"

Iwan S on March 2025

Need an electrician? We are ready to help. Our team has been performing excellent service for electrical jobs for over 12 years. We are experts in electrical service, diagnostics, repairs, new home wiring, EV chargers, panel repairs and replacements, generators, and even Smart Home wiring controls. We are Lutron certified in RADIO RA2 and RADIO RA3 and are ready to help you upgrade your lighting system to make it easy to control your lights from your phone. Any help you need with your electrical system, we are ready to help you now. You will love our customer service, fair pricing, and attention to your project. Call or message now to schedule your service!

"We recently had a highly technical light fixture installation that involved a heavy-duty scissor lift, requiring patience, precision, and perseverance. From start to finish, Jay was the true embodiment of exceptional customer service. His dedication went far beyond the initial sale—he carefully walked us through each step of the process, ensuring everything was executed flawlessly. Not only did he deliver exactly as promised in the contract, but he also went above and beyond, returning the next day with extra perks and making sure everything was spotless. His attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to customer satisfaction are truly rare. We couldn’t be happier with the results and highly recommend Jay for any complex installation needs! He may not give you the lowest quote but he was open to discussion with me and came up with reasonable adjustment within acceptable range - just be honest with him. If quality, reliability, and top-tier service matter to you, Jay is the one to call!"

Iwan S on March 2025


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Alvarez Voltage

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Alvarez Voltage

5.00(
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2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"This was a very good experience ! Anthony replied first and he asked good questions. He arrived promptly ( I was happy to get this done today) He was very polite, asked questions regarding my preferences for the height and angle of the lanterns. He did an really good job and was very professional. I asked Anthony to take a quick look at something else which I thought we could schedule for another day. He checked it out, made a suggeation but was also able to correct the problem within a few minutes. I was very pleased and recommend him confidently."

Elizabeth R on July 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"This was a very good experience ! Anthony replied first and he asked good questions. He arrived promptly ( I was happy to get this done today) He was very polite, asked questions regarding my preferences for the height and angle of the lanterns. He did an really good job and was very professional. I asked Anthony to take a quick look at something else which I thought we could schedule for another day. He checked it out, made a suggeation but was also able to correct the problem within a few minutes. I was very pleased and recommend him confidently."

Elizabeth R on July 2025

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FAQs for electrical service projects in San Marcos, CA

There is often some confusion about the type of work these professionals do. They only work on electrical systems such as outlets, lighting fixtures and electrical panels – they aren’t appliance repairmen.

There are three types of electricians: Master, Journeyman and Apprentice. Electrical licensing varies quite a bit by state. Some have licenses for apprentices and some do not. Some have a master’s rank while others stop at journeyman. Despite the differences, they all require a minimum amount of experience and usually classroom time.

  • Apprentice electricians aren’t usually licensed and spend 4 years learning the trade. Throughout that time, they work on a wide range of projects to learn to become a Journeyman. They’ll do basic work like installing fixtures and replacing outlets all the way to assisting in wiring a home. Regardless of the type of project, they must always be supervised by a Journeyman or Master electrician.

  • Journeymen work without supervision. In a few states, this is the highest level available and they can do all levels of work from wiring a new home to installing a light. In some states, they need a separate electrical contractor license to run a business. In places with a master’s level, a journeyman can do all work besides design new electrical systems.

  • Master electricians usually manage a shop, design new electrical systems in new construction and oversee both Journeyman and Apprentices. They typically bid new projects. Though they focus on larger projects, it’s not unheard of for a homeowner to request a Master Electrician for a house call. If you do, expect to spend up to 25% more for the visit.

Generally, you don’t tip electricians, but that’s not to say they don’t appreciate it if you do. You can offer them something to drink or eat, like coffee and donuts. Most will appreciate it if you do.

The education and certifications required to become an electrician vary by state, though they generally follow this list:

  1. Apprentice

    • Does not always require a license depending on the state.

    • Learns on the job under Journeyman and Master Electricians.

    • Usually needs 4 years on-the-job training before they can test for a Journeyman license. Many states also require a technical degree to advance.

    • Always require supervision.

  2. Journeyman

    • Needs between 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training and usually 500 to 1,000 hours of classroom experience.

    • Can usually supervise apprentices.

    • They can diagnose and repair electrical problems.

  3. Master

    • Achieved after an additional two years (4,000 hours) working as a Journeyman and taking the Master Electrician Exam.

    • Besides diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, they also design them. In most places they run shops and inspect Journeyman and Apprentice work.

    • Not a recognized rank in all states.

  4. Electrical Contractor License is an optional license in some states for a Master Electrician to run a business. Some states have this instead of the Master license.

Electricians make an average of $26 per hour but it ranges with experience and licensing. An apprentice may make about half that while a Master Electrician may hit closer to $40 per hour. This figure represents how much they make; not how much they bill. Their salary is only one component of their costs. They must also figure in overhead, taxes, equipment, insurance and several other expenses.

Leave electrical work to the professionals. Electrical systems are complex and potentially hazardous when not handled and installed correctly. If it were easy, it wouldn’t take 4 years to become a journeyman or 6 years for a master’s license. If you are determined to forge ahead yourself, understand home electrical safety before beginning any project.Even for simple common electrical projects, a licensed pro is best. Not only is it safer, but contractors guarantee and insure their work. Hire a professional to keep your home’s electrical systems functioning properly and safely.

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The San Marcos, CA homeowners’ guide to electrical services

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