I'm not a blogger and I don't spend much time giving reviews. It's just not my thing. Typically, if I encountered a good experience, then I'll use the vendor again and I'll refer it to my family and friends. If not, then I'll stay away. But I do understand the importance of it, and the service and professionalism from Smith Electrical Contractors are worth the time to write up a review. Recently, I needed a professional electrician to install a Tesla Wall Charger. Like most people, the first place to go was Yelp. I came across Smith Electrical Contractors and read their reviews. Everyone had nothing but very positive things to say about the company, their owner (Dave) and their employees. Indeed, it was impressive. I contacted them to schedule an appointment and received a quote for the installation. Initially, I thought the quote was a little higher than I had expected. But they do need to pull a permit to make it legit and it's worth the price if it's done correctly. Plus, I have a business of my own, so I understand that they need to be profitable to keep a business in operation. Most other people probably don't care. Anyway, I made a $100 initial deposit over the phone to have someone come out and physically inspect my electrical panel and appliances to measure load to ensure that my electrical panel could support the additional pull for my EV Charger. The process was quite simple. However, it took about a week before the install could occur because we had to wait for the charger to arrive. On the day of the installation, Dave's employees came 20 minutes early. I really like that! They introduced themselves, explained what they were going to do and completed the job in less than 1.5 hours. The city inspector showed up shortly after and inspected the work. Based on my positive experience, I highly recommend Smith Electrical Contractors to anyone who is searching for an electrician that has a 5-star rating on social media for their services, professionalism and quality of work. In fact, I will be using them for my business (Crystal Palace Banquet Hall) in the future when I need electrical services. Thank you for the wonderful experience. Keep up the great work. read more

Exceptional service. Highly responsive. Highly competent. Very friendly. Could not be better. Richly deserving of the highest praise. They made an onerous burden a pleasure. I wish I could find equivalent service in other areas! read more

If you need electrical work done, look no further. Just had Smith Electrical install a Tesla Wall Connector with sub-panel and dedicated breakers. They did a beautiful job. Super clean install, very professional. Will absolutely use Smith Electrical for future projects. read more

These guys are dedicated and committed to offering the best customer experience bar none. They first impressed me when they were contracted out by my solar company to upgrade my main panel. Their installation was very good and detailed that I hired them to upgrade my sub panel and install 240 outlets among a few other things. Once again, Smith Electric went well beyond to make sure everything was to satisfactory. Glad I went with them and I would highly recommend them 100%. read more

I used Smith Electrical to install a wall charger for my new Tesla and could not be more satisfied with the service. I initially tried another recommended contractor, who asked for a picture of my electrical panel and quickly asserted that I needed a new panel and referred me to SDG&E. I submitted an online survey, waited for a week or so, only to find out that SDG&E would be out to survey my panel in four weeks or so. At this point, I called Smith Electrical. I got an appointment within 2-3 days where an electrician came out to complete a load survey. He took a look at the panel and then carefully recorded the power requirements of the big appliances in my house (A/C, refrigerator, pool equipment, etc). As it turns out, there is plenty of capacity in my existing panel and only needed to reorganize the circuit breakers to make room. I had an appointment within a week for the installation. On install day, the electrician (Joseph) arrived early which was not a problem for me. He quickly had the wall charger installed, re-labeled the breakers with the new layout, arranged the inspection for the same time slot, and completed the job in less than two hours. Joseph was very professional and having installed many Tesla wall chargers, was very competent and did a great job. I'm impressed with Smith Electrical and will definitely consider them again for future electrical work. Thanks Smith Electrical! read more

This company gave us the best deal on solar and did a great job. We are recommending them to all of our family and friends. We just bought a house and needed solar before summer came and he was the only one who would set us up with a base set of panels without 3 months of an electricity bill. We also tried to get Solar City to price match and they were unable to go so low. read more

Mike from Smith Electrical Contractors, Inc was fantastic. He showed up on time, completed the job in the time he estimated and was very professional. Highly recommend this company. Follow up repair work on the stucco done by Kalif and George was done on time and without a hitch. Thank you for a job well done. read more

If you need EV charging system for your Tesla, just call Dave Smith. He has completed the job for me in less than a week. I am very pleased with this company. Reasonable, efficient and timely. read more

Really great work by Cosmo! He installed our ceiling fan on a sloped ceiling and added canned lights to our hallway. Showed up on time and even though there was a challenge with the ceiling fan due to a fire block, he worked until it was done right and even apologized a few times that he didn't get it completed quicker. He also helped us to decide where the canned lights should go and they look great. I highly recommend and we'll use them again for future projects. read more

SAVED ME THOUSANDS by contacting these great folks! Needed an EV outlet for our Tesla 3. They came out did an evaluation of our home's circuitry and within days the NEMA 14-50 outlet was installed! At a very reasonable price. Had contacted another contractor who had me take pictures of our electrical panels and never offered to site visit. We were told that we needed a panel upgrade and was given a quote in the thousands of dollars! DO NOT fall for that! Many thanks Dave, Sarah, Rene and Jacob of Smith's Electric! read more

Smith Electrical is extremely professional and knowledgeable. The staff on the phone and in the field explained everything to me and took care of all the work needed to upgrade my home for my new tesla. They will help YOU with a recharging station for your Tesla. Your only job is to buy a Tesla TODAY!! read more

We recently purchased an electric vehicle, and Smith Electrical were one of the electricians recommended to us by the vehicle manufacturer, to install a home charging point. We contacted them and one other electrician. Dave Smith (CEO and owner of the company) came to our home himself to assess the installation and provide a free estimate. His quote was very comparable to his competitor - in the range of $1,000 for a fully permitted installation. We decided to go with Smith Electrical, because they were offering solid conduit which seemed more sturdy than the flexible conduit proposed by the other electrician. Additionally, Dave was very knowledgeable about the process and confidently assessed our electrical system, which is in an older home and has been complicated by several remodels. The whole process with Smith was highly satisfactory. They communicated very well with us, and also with each team member involved. They arrived on time for the installation, the work was carried out carefully, tidily and conscientiously. Cleanup was immaculate. Inspection by the City was arranged very quickly and the installation was approved immediately. The office staff are friendly, helpful and responsive. In summary, these guys are total professionals, and I would highly recommend them for any electrical project. We will certainly contact them in future for electrical work in our home. read more

I had a tesla wall mount installed through Smith Electrical and everything went smoothly until the wall mount stopped working. I contacted them again and they quickly came to my rescue to test the unit to find out that it was the tesla unit itself had gone bad. Renee ( I think this is how you spell his name) stayed past his allotted time to install a new charger which I was extremely thankful for! Talk about above and beyond! This kind of service is why I would recommend them to the next person! Also the receptionist Sarah who was awesome, she made sure she found an electrician close by who could help me ASAP! Customer service at its finest! Thanks team! read more

These guys do great work but the customer service is even better. I asked them to install a NEMA 14-50 outlet for my new Tesla Model X. To make a long story short, there was a mix up on the day my outlet was to be installed. I thought it was Thursday, they thought it was Friday. I took the morning off and called their office when no one showed up on Thursday. Their CEO, Dave Smith, personally dealt with my situation. He pulled someone in my area off another job to come to my house on Thursday to make up for the confusion. It's not a very common thing for a CEO to take responsibility for an individual customer's situation and, as a CEO, I really appreciate it. As for all the other stuff, the work was perfect, the price reasonable, and the workers professional and friendly. Can't ask for much more. If you want great work and excellent customer service, Smith Electrical is for you. read more

Smith's guys are timely, professional, and get the job done. Will use them again or recommend their services without hesitation.

Very disappointed: I needed a socket installed in my garage and called twice- once after hours and second time during working hours. I left two voice mail messages but no one called back. read more

Smith Electrical upgraded our main panel to accommodate the solar PV system installation by SunRun. Excellent work, great electricians, and very timely! read more

Great and quick service to install the Nema 14-50 for our new Tesla. Joseph was very friendly and informative. We are extremely happy with his work. It was cleaned and ready to go in just a few hours. Thanks Joseph and Smith Electrical! read more

In order to have Petersen-Dean Solar America install solar panels on 10/14/2016, we needed to upgrade our 1974 main electrical junction box to handle the increased power demands. They subcontracted this effort to Smith Electrical who arrived on site as planned, coordinated with SDG&E to turn off/on our power, and arranged for the Laguna Hills City Inspector to approve the work. Everything not only went according to plan, you could tell that their workers really enjoyed their work and took pride in the finished product. This old sailor says, "BZ!" read more

There can be many obstacles when upgrading electrical/solar panels and we worked quickly through everything with the help of Smith Electric and Solar City. The Electrician from Smith Electric worked with my boyfriend, who is an Electrical Engineer, so that we could cut some costs and get the work done in a day. Now we have a new electrical panel board upgrade and lovely solar on our roof, killing two birds with one stone. Thank you Smith Electrical, you are all top notch! Sincerely, the Bode residence. read more

I met the owner of Smith Electric about three years ago. The company has completed multiple projects at my 1960's era home. Most recently we had them install a complete solar system. From the time of proposal to the time of final inspection was approximately 2 weeks. We couldn't be happier with our system or the Smith Electric crew. They all took care of our home like it was their own. The cleanliness of the work and attention to detail is amazing. Smith Electric will have a customer for life! read more

Mike from SMITH came to our house to upgrade our electrical panel, contracted thru SDG&E. He was right on time, friendly, professional & he was done quickly (No power during the upgrade). Highly recommend. read more

I needed a new electrical panel on my house. Since they had a lot of work to do, they gave me a timeframe of 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When they arrived, they explained what they would be doing and advised me how long the power would be off. They told me what the entire process would entail. They were on time, did a great job, left the area cleaner than it was, and continually asked me if I had any questions. They thoroughly answered all my questions. They left just before the end of the timeframe and once again asked to answer any questions I might have. The technicians offered to answer future questions by phone, if necessary. They were friendly but also very professional and did an amazing job. I would definitely call them for future electrical needs. read more

Had a 240 outlet put in today for the Tesla I just bought. The service with Smith was great. They worked around my delivery schedule and Joseph and Juan just installed the outlet. Joseph and Juan were very personable, explained everything well, and the outlet installation went well. I would highly recommend them. read more

Smith was the contractor for my electrical panel upgrade, taking a 1964 100-amp panel up to 200 amps with a solar inverter. The entire experience was perfect and professional. From the scheduling to the pre-visit checklist to the technician who performed the work, everything was extremely professional. I could even tell that the SDG&E inspector respected their work. The technician began by introducing himself by shaking my hand, telling me his name and why he was here, and handing me a business card. You can tell that someone back at the office CARES about training their people. It showed in everything they did. I just wish they had installed the solar panels as well. Highly recommended. read more

The team did a great job from start to finish! We were considering solar and Dave took a lot of time going over the pros and cons given our budget. He laid out exactly what it would cost vs monthly electrical bills and even showed us when it would end up paying for itself. We have a really weird roof that required an outside contractor who Dave referred and was also did a great job. Everything was finished in just 2 days! I definitely recommend smith electric for your solar needs. read more

The guy who works here was really helpful! I originally came in for a garage door opener and he had it for cheaper than the other place that I got it from which is super great! I also asked if he sold the alarm for my car because I lost the buttons to unlock it and luckily he did! So I was able to get a new car key and he installed it for me. If I had gone to the dealership, it would have been more to install. He was definitely very helpful and has pretty much everything you need. read more

We hired Smith Electrical Contractors for Solar. The scope of the work included an electrical panel upgrade as well as 24 Solar Panels installed on our roof. They are true professionals in every sense of the word. The very competitive price, quality of work, pride in workmanship, and completing the job in a timely manner sums up the great experience we had from the initial meeting through "permission to operate" from SDG&E. Every employee who was either at/in our home to the office staff that take care of some of the pre-post installation details are respectful & conscientious. If you are considering Solar, electrical work big or small, it will serve you well to at least speak with them about your needs. read more

Smith recently installed a Tesla charger at our house. Folks on the phone who scheduled the appointment very clear and helpful. Electricians who came to house, clean courteous and very professional. Some issues with an existing permit as a result of administrative error on behalf county - Smith very helpful in trying to resolve those issues so they can wrap up project. Have dealt with multiple contractors as a function of several remodels, additions, etc. clearly somebody at Smith understands customer service. Would highly recommend. read more

In today's day and age where customer service is treated as more as an after thought rather than priority. For me it is always a refreshing experience be treated as a priority and valued as customer. Which was the experience I had when Jake and Juan came out to upgrade the electrical panel for our home. They promptly arrived at our scheduled appointment time at 7am and began working right away. They kept me informed during each phase of the process like letting me know when the power was being turned off and on. When the building inspector, Sdge, time frames etc, and what to expect for them to come out do any patchwork etc. Didn't hesitate to answer any questions I had. They cleaned up and left everything as they found it. Courteous, friendly, and very professional. I am one very satisfied customer would highly recommend this company read more

We contracted with Smith Electrical Contractors for several projects. Dave came out as scheduled and provided a very reasonable and detailed proposal. When they came to do the work all of the employees were punctual and their preparation was second to none. Dave returned several times to assure the projects were progressing. Upon completion Dave stayed and made sure we were completely satisfied. We are EXTREMELY pleased with the work ethics and quality. Without a doubt we will use this company again and refer them to family and friends. read more

These guys did a service upgrade to 200 amps on my home. They did a great job. It was on time and looked great. 6 months after the work was done I got a letter from the city saying the permit had not had its final done and would require a new permit to be paid for because the first one had expired. When I called Smith electric they said they would take care of everything within a week and they did. They sent me a copy of the permit signed off by the city when it was all final and completed with the city done. These guys ROCK and I will use them again. read more

I hired Smith to upgrade my main panel unit. This is the first step I have taken for the remodeling of my house. This company is great! The entire process was easy. They were more than patient with me...I asked a lot of questions, as this is a first for me. The best thing is, I didn't have to take any time off work, did it all by phone! Im so thankful that I hired them and for the work they did! I HIGHLY recommend them. read more

Smith electrical came out to our house in Lakeside last week to upgrade our electrical panel in preparation for our transition to solar. We are beyond pleased with the job that Mike did. He arrived on time, was extremely polite and knowledgeable and cleaned up everything, leaving the area he was working in tidy and neat. After finishing the job he made me aware of what to expect next in the process. It's really difficult these days to find great customer service - and Mike with Smith Electrical really came through for us. Thank you so much! You won't be disappointed with this company! read more

We initially contacted Smith Electrical to install the charger for our Tesla & then added a few light fixtures and a ceiling fan as well. John & Juan were outstanding! They showed up earlier than the promised arrival time and got right to work. The completed work in the garage was very well done with great attention to detail. The rest of the work was done with the same level of detail and care. They even came with their own brush & dustpan to clean up after themselves! Extremely professional and respectful throughout - we would definitely recommend to others! read more

I have hired Smith Electrical Contractors to do at least 50 (and counting) main panel upgrades for my customers and they always do a great job. I highly recommend them for any electrical work you may need. read more

Excellent work! Had solar installed but required a new Main Power Unit. Cosmin came for install. All staff involved from start to finish did an outstanding job. Stucco patching was needed. Excellent work and color match! Would use this company again and again. read more

I used Smith Electrical to install my new solar system. I met with Dave Smith for the first time and I was immediately impressed. He sat down with me and patiently went over the benefits of Solar and what his company could do for me. Throughout the whole process, Dave and his employees have been true professionals. I received other quotes from other contractors but my gut feeling always told me to go with Dave. His bid was competitive and his hands on approach was quite appreciated. Dave is not the type of owner to sign you up and to hand off the job to someone else. When I mean hands on I mean Dave is present during every phase of the job. Even though he is quite busy with other jobs, he treats you like you are his only customer. If things are not done correctly, he is right there guiding his employees to rectify the situation. I couldn't be happier with his company. As a retired law enforcement officer, I have always been skeptical of contractors and what they promise but Dave keeps his promises and follows through on them. I would strongly recommend Smith Electrical for all of your electrical needs especially to include your future solar needs. read more

The team at Smith Electrical has been awesome for knocking out several projects, including complete re-wiring of my garage, adding 2 light fixtures to garage, wiring and installing new motion sensor light, adding a circuit to install several new outdoor outlets, installing an attic fan, and sorting out a switch in a bedroom which inexplicably was installed to turn on both the fan and light at the same time so now I can enjoy the fan at night without the light on because of a new double switch. While these are several little projects they treated each project like it was important and did very clean work. They scheduled appointments promptly, were respectful, put down drop cloths where there could have been a mess, showed up on time, and got a lot of work done for just 2 days with one guy each day. Will definitely be using for a few more projects and any needs in the future! Already recommended to several people at my office who all remarked that it is so hard to find a good electrician these days, and if they are good it's hard to get them out to your house quickly. These guys are head and shoulders above the competition. read more

As a Union a Electrician which I properly went to an apprenticeship with proper training I can say for the short term that I was employed with them I feel Smith Electric hires new hires and puts them through a mini training class most of the electricians that work there aren't Certified and are electrical trainee's certified by Ca easy to get a trainee cert. I can't believe Solar City actually uses them. I hope cheer shops will start to see the quality of Smiths work l. Recently Smith Electric implemented a Forman man power to handle the owners work load to take care of quality control but you can't hire someone and train them into an electrician in 2 weeks it takes 5 year apprenticeship to become a certified electrician. read more