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Target Electric & Solar
4.8(
303
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I live "off the grid" so 100% of my electricity is from solar panels and battery storage. Recently my 21 year old system was starting to fail forcing me to continually run my generator. After researching and spending a large amount of time reading reviews online I contacted TARGET ELECTRIC & SOLAR for a quote. The next day they sent out an ELECTRICIAN to assess my needs and requirements. The following day I had a formal written quote. I had a few minor changes so they revised the quote. I told them I had an upcoming surgery scheduled so the timing was critical. I had just gone to Costco and loaded my freezer with over $300 in frozen food and that was going to melt down. The owner of Target Electric offered to let me put my food in his church/community centers freezers. I used my own church's freezers. Who does that? Target Electric laid out a three tier payment schedule and we got the project started. The components were shipped directly to my home and within a day or two the cre"
Service and Repairs 10% Off
18kw Hybrid Inverter and 31kwh Battery Tower with close loop communications to smart phone
Roughed in for meter release local jurisdiction
Service and Repairs 10% Off
Corresponding electrical work tie in with utility

+500

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
Charles Viereck Electric
4.9(
199
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The services went very well. Charles showed up the same day that I called him. He quickly determined what needed to be done and was able to perform the electrical services I needed. He was very polite, used a mask when he was in our place and also was a very polite, pleasant person. I thought his charges were very reasonable. I would highly recommend him."
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Walter Electric
4.5(
74
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I didn't know the rooms could be this well lit. We had some additional recessed lighting and ceiling fan/light fixtures installed (among other things). We hired Walter Electric a couple years ago to do a major upgrade on the home electrical/lighting, which turned out great, and so it was very good to be able to get them again. Keith had some great suggestions and it's really livened up the space. They are friendly, accomodating, and have great workmanship. Just really nice experience all around."
 Energy Efficient Lighting Design
Creative Accent Lighting
LED Soffit Lighting
Creative Solutions
Mood Lighting

+2

Response time7 hrs
32 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Anderson Electric
4.7(
103
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They really took the time to understand the scope of the project. they went out of their way to make sure I had all of the electricity I could possibly use and decorative lightings features. I love the function of the room and thrilled that they did such a great job. They really stand behind their work too. We had an issue with the roof leaking and they came out and checked all the lights for me. Good job guys!"
 Barn entrance switches and GFI receptacle.
 conduit, j-box, feeding interior and exterior bar
 Special modification for customer's desired effec
Conduit and lights, couldn't fit 3rd light into ph
 Conduit routed from barn to tack room

+5

Response time7 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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JP3 Electric
5.0(
23
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had a project at a rental property where Justin from JP3 Electric did an amazing job, and was super responsive. The job required a panel upgrade where we had multiple breaker failures at a rental property right before new tenants were to move it. It needed to get done in a short timeframe - Justin was responsive, quickly ascertained how long, and what parts were needed, and stayed late to get it done. All is well. He even had some future upgrade recommendations that we can choose to do later, but was not pushy at all. He is super skilled, honest, and easy to work with, cannot recommend enough."
Panel
Outlet
Panelboard
Panelboard
Kitchen Lighting

+3

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Burgin Brothers Electric, Inc.
4.6(
46
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Burgin Brothers Electric Inc. was just the electrical company I needed to update my wiring. I recently did a remodel of the back unit of my duplex and Mark helped me with the electrical part of it. Mark and his company were so gracious and helped me out tremendously by also installing a kitchen hood vent and a bathroom exhaust fan. He is also extremely affordable. How I know this is that in the recent past I had an electrician add two circuits to my front unit. That electrician was extremely expensive and did not even complete the work, and other estimates I was given for my back unit were also just as expensive. I strongly advise that if you have Mark and his company come do any work for you, don't let anyone else handle your breaker panel; let him take over. He will clean it up for you. Any new circuits you have installed will be up to code. Mark knows how to analyze your system and will put in the proper safety features. He is remarkable, patient and helped me plan out my system so that it would work efficiently. I am very satisfied with Mark and his work ethic and I highly recommend Burgin Brothers Electric Inc."
New Fan Install
New Fan Installed
New Fan Installed
Above ground power lines
Original panel location

+22

Response time8 hrs
Response rate91%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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MJ Electric
4.7(
353
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"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."
Indoor Light Fixture Installation
Indoor Light Fixture Installation
Indoor Light Fixture Installation
Indoor Light Fixture Installation
Additional Photos

+12

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Carvin Electric
Carvin Electric
5.0(
19
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving La Jolla, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Marvin is an absolute PROFESSIONAL!!!! Marvin was on time, had a fair price and was very knowledgeable, his electrical expertise was evident in his work product. The panel he did for me is truly a work of art. I would definitely recommend his work to anyone"
Dwight upgrade
Panel Upgrade,  24kw Generac Install
Verifying power to all equipment
Panel Upgrade,  24kw Generac Install
View of conduit offsets

+37

Response time6 hrs
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in La Jolla, CA

Yes, a licensed electrician is essential for this project. Running an electrical service from the road to your house involves connecting to utility power lines, complying with national and local electrical codes, and safely handling high-voltage systems. 

Licensed professionals understand proper wire sizing, grounding requirements, and voltage drop calculations needed for safe installation. Most jurisdictions require permits and inspections that only certified professionals can obtain. The safety risks and potential for property damage make this project inappropriate for DIY attempts.

Overhead installations are less expensive than underground options. For a 1000-foot run, overhead service costs between $8,000 and $15,000, while underground service ranges from $10,000 to $25,000. 

Overhead lines require less labor and fewer materials since they don't need trenching or conduit. However, underground lines offer better protection from weather events and aesthetic benefits. Your decision should balance your budget constraints with long-term reliability and visual preferences.

You might need to upgrade your electrical panel depending on your power requirements. If your existing panel cannot handle the additional load from the extended service, upgrading to a 200-amp service (costing $750 to $2,000) may be necessary. 

A licensed electrician can evaluate your current system and determine if an upgrade is required. Factors include what you'll be powering at the end of the line, existing electrical demand, and whether voltage drop over the distance will affect performance.

Running electric service from the road to a house requires electrical permits from your local building department, costing between $500 and $2,000 depending on your location. You may also need excavation permits for trenching work if installing an underground service. Your utility company will have its own application process for connecting to its grid. A licensed electrical contractor can handle all the necessary permit applications as part of their service, ensuring your installation meets all local code requirements.

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