Richard was out here to install our new panel and did a fantastic job overall. He was courteous, communicative, and through in letting us know what was going on. He took care of everything quickly and got us a nice upgraded panel that looks much better than the old one. Smith Electrical Contractors is worth calling to talk about your potential job. Be sure to ask for Richard if you need anything installed. read more

Installed an EV charger and as usual Smith Electric did a great job adding and moving circuits and connecting conduit. Have used Smith in the past and as always extremely happy with their service, friendliness, pricing and efficiency. read more

Talked to Nick about 2 werks ago and got a quote to install a Tesla wall charger. They did the install today. Great experience and would use them for any future electrical needs. Highly recommend. read more

I had my electrical panel moved and upgraded. They came recommended by a friend who's an electrician and they were lower than the other bid I received. Communication was excellent with office and on-site people (stucco repair person - there's room for communication improvement). Scheduling was efficient and all needed info was provided/explained thoroughly. Coordination with SDG&E was seamless and their work done with a Smith employee on-site so I didn't get stuck in the middle. Smith coordinated as needed with my chosen solar installer and never tried to pressure me to use them for solar (I'm sure they would be great). They are a top notch team from the office staff to the owner, Dave Smith. Room for improvement: Stucco repair person - please ask where you can rinse out/clean up. I didn't appreciate the stucco "clean up area" selected was my newly planted/mulched area in the front. I had to go back in and clean up the area to get rid of all the stucco sludge and hose off the plants that got sludge on them. Other than that - thrilled. Thanks! read more

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Everything went well. Starting with Nick's initial visit, plus answering all my questions. Thank you for your patience. And Edgar and Octavio did amazing work. This was a complex project for me as a homeowner and they nailed it. Arrived on time, executed all requirements, clear communication and responsive to all my inquiries especially when I had some hurdles with other dependencies. I am so thankful for all their work and would definitely come back to them for future projects and recommend them to my friends. read more

Fast response, fair price and very knowledgeable! I have referred family and friends. Ask for Shane!

Richard with Smith Electrical is a gem. He was so helpful in explaining things to me as I am having Solar installed on my house. He was kind and courteous at all times and very professional with reference to his task at hand. He was also kind enough to move things in my garage to get to the electrical panel. Thank you Richard for all your hard work today. JoEllen P South Clairemont/Bay Park read more

Richard from Smith Electric did our main panel upgrade, and we are extremely happy with his work. He was friendly and respectful throughout the entire project, and we especially appreciated his patience when we had questions about the work being done. Richard's responses and work demonstrated he was experienced, and he was crucial in getting our panel upgraded to code in a way that was both cost effective and would meet our current/future needs. The staff and owner of Smith were responsive and worked with us to schedule days that worked with our other contractors. We would definitely recommend Smith Electric to others! read more

Richard was really fast and precise in upgrading main panel, very professional and honest.

Just got my panel upgraded to a bigger one for our solar panels and Richard did a great job! He was communicating with us on every step and worked in a timely manner and made sure everything was done right ! Highly recommend this company and thanks to Richard and his kind and hard working service ! read more

Richard did a great job upgrading our electric panel today. Answered all my questions and was very professional and knowledgeable. He left the area where he was working even tidier than he found it! Great job! read more

Smith electrical does some of the electric prep for SunRun. Edger, Antonio, and Richard did great work, and it only took them about 5hrs. Cleaned up before they left. read more

I had Richard update my electrical panel and he did a great job to move, update and reconnect my electrical panel that was required for my new solar panels. read more

Had Smith Electrical install a solar system on my home. Very happy with the team, the communication and the installation process. They are on top of it all including all of the permitting required to operate and integrate with SDGE. These guys know their stuff and got the job done on schedule and up and operating before the commit date. Highly recommend this company and the highly trained team. They are just AWESOME. read more

Smith Electrical did the work at my Italian ice shop and allowed us to pass our inspections with flying colors! Their employees are super polite, on time, and professional. They answer any and every question I have and always get the job done the right way and for the best price! I will always hire Smith Electrical for all my electrical work and can't wait to be able to use them when I'm able to install solar panels! Highly recommend- 10 out of 10! read more

I just had Smith Electrical out to add a 20 amp breaker to our panel and install an outdoor GFI outlet. Richard did a great job and the price was very fair. I highly recommend Smith Electrical Contractors. read more

Thanks for your work. I have nothing to complain about all. You came on time, did the work we expected in the time we expected and left no mess. Everyone who showed up here from your team was friendly and considerate. I know that doesn't sound like much of a review but I can't tell you how much I appreciate no messes to clean up and keeping a dependable schedule. read more

Smith Electrical Contractors - That's the work truck that came to do the major part of the work. Thank you. - Electricians Near Me - El Cajon, California

Smith Electrical has done several jobs at our home, including upgrading our electrical panel. Every single employee of Smith that has come to our house has been incredibly professional, knowledgeable and thorough. They are friendly and have always taken the time to explain their work and answer all questions and my very curious young son's questions :-) Additionally, they are meticulous with their install, finishing touches, and clean up. I am a perfectionist with high expectations and their work has exceeded my expectations each and every time. Their pricing is fair and their work is the best quality. 10/10 recommend working with Smith-- you will not be disappointed! read more

Richard was out today to replace my electrical panel for the Sunrun Solar system I am having installed. Richard stayed positive even though it was a difficult install. He helped clear away some large and heavy bricks from under the old panel brfore he could start working. Afterward he made sure everything was cleaned up. I greatly appreciated the professionalism. read more

Antonio installed our new electric panel today. He was absolutely fabulous--systemic, organized, and very neat. We are extremely pleased with his work, and with all the Smith electric people we have dealt with. Bill read more

Richard and Johnny were out this week and did an amazing job on upgrading our electrical panel for Solar we are getting installed. Very prompt. Great communication from them as well as Haley on top of all email communication. Super professional, highly recommend! read more

Richard came out to my property on time and ready to work. He was very professional and friendly. He was willing to answer any questions I had and was knowledgeable in his trade. He took his time to do the panel upgrade right, without cutting corners and destroying property while working. I really appreciated the final touches. When Richard was done he took the time to explain everything to me again and explained what would happen next (with waiting for my solar panels) and what number to use if any concerns or new questions came up after he left. Overall the job was just what I was hoping for. Thank you!! read more

The gentleman from Smith Electrical came out yesterday to switch over our power to Solar. He was amazing. Did a great job and was faster than I expected. Very professional! read more

Smith Electrical recently ran electrical from the side of my house to the back corner of our yard for a new jacuzzi. Not only was the service and work impeccable, but the staff at Smith Electrical were some of the nicest/most efficient people I've ever worked with. A big shout out to the owner Dave who was instrumental in the process from start to finish. We will use Smith Electrical for all of our electrical needs moving forward. read more

Electrician arrived same day I called for a service request, earlier than time window estimate, and resolved issue in 20 minutes. He rechecked some other wiring since we had some extra time, and solar system, and gave additional advice on a separate issue as well. Very knowledgable, friendly, and respectful! Kept his face mask on and maintained social distancing as I was walking him to the panels on the property. Thanks Smith Electric for your super speedy resolution of my issue! read more

If I could give more than 5 I would. From Megan in the office on coordinating the install to the installers, Nick and Steve, I would recommend these guys no matter what they charged. They all were fantastic, punctual, which is extremely important to me in business, professional, courteous, and pleasure to work with. Thank you Smith Electrical as I am now ready to enjoy my Tesla wall charger and car. read more

We had Smith Electrical install a Juicebox EV charger on the outside of our house. They communicated well, were on time, left the work area clean, and even ran the conduit on the inside of the garage wall so we did not have to have it exposed on the side of the house. And, when we called after the installation because we were not fully satisfied where the EV charger was placed, without any hassle they acknowledged our concern and within a couple of days were back out to the house to adjust the placement of the charger. Fully satisfied customers. read more

Dave installed or solar system for us and we are really happy with it! His workers were polite and everything looks and works great. Most companies told us 1-3 months to get solar and he had it up and running in less than three weeks from when we first contacted him at the best price we found. Very happy with the whole process! Thanks! read more

i had a tesla wall connector installed, megan and josue were so helpful, nick and his crew were very professional and did amazing work.

Dave and his team are the only ones I trust for all things electrical. From lighting and ceiling fans to our upgraded electrical panel and solar we couldn't be happier with the service and quality they provide. Highly recommend and will continue to use them for everything. read more

I've used Smith Electric twice and they have done a great job both times. The first project I had them perform was installation of a 240v outlet to charge our electric vehicle. They coordinated the proper city inspection and permit process, showed up on time, and were courteous. Price was reasonable. Second time I had Dave come by to take a look at a minor electrical issue. It was a last minute thing but he happened to be in the area and stopped by to quickly resolve the issue. I highly recommend Smith Electric! read more

Writing on behalf of an elderly Aunt who was so upset with her treatment that I received 3 calls on the subject. My aunt is having solar put on her house. She needed a new electrical panel and some trenching done to complete the upgrade of her electrical service in preparation for the solar equipment. This contractor was unprofessional throughout. This crew left open trenches down my aunt's side year with no cones, tape, or indication after construction had ceased for the day and they managed to leave the side yard fence open after they left on 7 separate occasions. There was also a complete lack of planning and coordination. Dave Smith (the owner) promised curtesy calls so the dog could be contained and other work could be coordinated. There was only ever a single curtesy call that was placed a mere 30 mins before the crew arrived. Today, my aunt was having other unrelated work done. Smith coordinated to have a cement subcontractor to come out and fill in the pathways. There was no communication with my aunt. The subcontractor showed up and wanted to start work and my aunt stopped him because the other workers needed to enter and exit which would have ruined the wet cement. When my aunt spoke with Dave to discuss the issue he cursed at her. This is no way to conduct business. It's good business practice to under promise and over deliver. This contractor seems to take the exact opposite approach. My aunt asked that I write this review on her behalf with the most stern of tone to let potential customers be warned. read more

Everyone that we dealt with from Smith Electrical was very professional, clean, courteous, on time and always let us still have our privacy in our home. They kept us informed with the process of their job. I would definitely recommend them. read more

Our solar company dispatched smith electrical to come out as we lost power to half of our house. We have old push button panels which are super old and a nightmare. We had two other electricians (not w/Smith) come out and they couldn't get it working but these guys got it back in about 15 minutes!! I wish I could give the young guy props who got it back but forgot his name, sorry! He took his time, was super nice and got it back when other electricians had given up and just said we need a new panel. We do, but these guys got us up and running so we dont have to rush into a decision. Thanks! read more

Smith Electrical just installed a NEMA 14-50 outlet for my Tesla. I called all three nearby contractors on the Tesla list, and Smith was the only one who answered my call and gave me a quote without my having to call them back, send them pictures and follow up several times. I called one contractor who was not on the Tesla list, and he quoted a low price, but did not recommend getting a permit or doing a load calculation (bad advice). When he added these services in, his price was much higher than Smith's. I strongly suggest sticking with a Tesla-recommended installer. Joseph, who is in charge of Tesla installations, came over yesterday to collect data for the load analysis and design the installation. While they would normally have run conduit around the walls of the garage, he agreed that my suggestion to run most of the wire in the garage attic was better. They had a last-minute cancellation, so they came over this morning to do the job. Joseph and his helper were very professional and courteous. I am an Electrical Engineer, and can attest to their skill and workmanship. Well deserving of my five star review. Highly recommended. read more

We hired Smith Electrical to upgrade our out-dated electric panel for our 50+ year old home. They coordinated with SDG&E and also obtained the necessary permits. The electricians were prompt, polite, and professional as they worked at our home. We had them upgrade the panel, add outlets in the garage, and wire for a new AC unit. The work took three days to complete. Day one: cut the old panel out of the stucco and replace with the new panel plus all the other electrical work. Our electricity was off from 7am-3pm. Day two: stucco wall repair. Day three: prime and paint newly replaced stucco. We are very happy with the services provided by Smith Electrical. We highly recommend Smith Electrical for their good work and great customer service. read more

Smith Electric came out to do first an inspection of load calcs for a new Tesla and NEMA 14-50 adapter, and Dave was super communicative and very friendly. Even said hi to my 3-year old daughter when he came in the house to check some of the appliances. Great first impression! A couple of days later, another person came back to install the plug in the garage, and it literally took about 30 minutes. He was in and out in a jiffy, and of course, it worked! Super thankful for this service and quick turnaround time, since the Tesla came in a little earlier than expected. read more

I had these people come look at my house, they said they would come fix it, they never scheduled a date and now they are sending us a bill for 250$ even though they never came to fix the problems. that is just for them to look at the house. read more

Upgraded the electrical panel box to my home. Installed it fast and professionally. Very respectful and nice people. Thanks to Mike, everything went smooth. read more

Smith did our main panel upgrade for Solar City. They had to remove the stucco from around the panel to put in the new one. They did a 5 star job by far, everything works great and the match on our old stucco is dead on. You can not tell where they took out the stucco at all. If you want it done right call these guys you won't be disappointed. Thank you for the great job. read more