We had a short in an underground line. After visits from three electricians who charged us a lot of money to come out and scratch their heads, baffled about how to solve the problem before giving up, we were lucky enough to get a referral to Philip Solomon at Solomon Electric. Philip diagnosed the problem, then fixed it with the help of Philip Jr. and a crew. Solomon Electric not only fixed our problem, but saved us untold thousands of dollars by not having to dig up our driveway, which according to the other electricians seemed inevitable. If you need a good electrician at a very fair price, call Solomon Electric! read more

Solomon electric initially came out to replace our chandelier and Philip realized they wouldn't be able to reach it on a stair ladder. He problem solved and contacted various people to rent planks to set up on the top of our stairs in order to reach the light. He made sure to select the most inexpensive company to rent from. Then, they came back and replaced our light quickly and for a fair price. read more

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I had an outlet and a light switch not working and Phillip did a great job diagnosing and fixing a problem with my wiring that resolved the issue. Will happily contact Solomon Electrical Services for any future electrical issues! read more

Super fast response. Rewired an outlet that was giving me trouble. Was in and out and made sure to test the outlet prior to leaving. Would recommend first sure! read more

I suspected we had a blown circuit, which controlled lighting for nearly half our condo. I reached out to a handful of electricians with high Yelp reviews. Phillip got back to me with reasonable pricing (for visit/inspection fee), and had availability within hours. His son, Phillip Jr., and Bernard arrived on time, were super professional, quick, competent, and friendly. And I felt the final bill was completely reasonable (and that total was actually lower than just the service/visit fee offered from another electrician). I added Solomon to my contacts for future electrical needs, and passed along their info to some friends who were also in the market for an electrician. read more

My home's main breaker arced and failed, leaving many circuits inoperable. I contacted a few electricians and learned it would not be a simple breaker replacement. Arcing melted a critical part of my panel, and no replacement parts were available due to age. To replace my panel, I found that newer city and SDGE rules meant I had to install a new panel in a different location. That meant I also needed a new longer SDGE service line to reach it. I was warned that this type of project can take months start to finish because of the many checkpoint and inspection appointments involved. I initially contacted Solomon Electrical Services among a few other contractors to understand what I was facing. Even on preliminary calls before I'd chosen a contractor, Phillip stood out. He called me back on his day off to clarify and understand my situation better, then took the initiative to track down my SDGE planner (whose name I'd not provided to him yet) on the next business day to get further technical details. Phillip's initiative and willingness to invest his time to understand my project scope gave me confidence his team would do the job right and leave no detail to chance. A 90ft trench, conduit, service wire installation, backfill, and concrete repair work added complexity and expense to the project beyond a simple panel replacement. I selected Solomon Electrical after Phillip provided a written quote that clearly explained what was included and excluded, along with a fair price. Given his efforts to understand the project and his no-nonsense approach so far, I was confident I would not get any unexpected financial surprises. He coordinated the project professionally, handling the hassle of appointments and inspections with Dig-Alert, SDGE, and the city permit department. Because the trench crossed my driveway, bricks and walkway, I worried about tree roots, and how the repair would look once completed. Santiago and crew led the demo, trenching, backfill, hauling, and repair to the driveway and walkway. They did a great job putting things back together and managed to keep critical roots intact. Yes this all took a longer time as predicted due to the myriad scheduling requirements. But the entire Solomon Electrical team was thorough, knowledgeable, direct, and professional in all their work. They went out of their way to answer my many questions during the project. I'm happy - they did a nice job for me, and I'd hire them again for any electrical need. read more

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Ghosting customers is rude! If you expect followup / customer service with issues after the initial job, you may be very disappointed as I am now. I hired this company to install 2 ceiling fans in my home. I admit that I was very pleased with the service received on the installations. Less than 5 months later, one of the fans would not turn off and after 2 weeks of trying, they would not set a time to come investigate the cause. I was not asking for, or expecting, any free service. I just wanted my problem solved. A little honesty or even fake concern would have gone a long way with me. read more

I discovered an electrical issue early in the morning and called a few different electricians and left messages. When I called Solomon, Philip actually picked up the phone. I know, crazy. I explained my problem and he said he was on his way to his first job but would stop by after. He did. He fixed the problem quickly and efficiently. He also gave me some valuable input on a few other nagging electrical issues I asked about. His fee was reasonable. I have recommended Philip to friends and associates and will continue to do so. Thanks Philip. read more

I'm a licensed Architect and General Contractor and our team hired Philip to do both the rough and finish electrical for a modern 1,100sf companion unit in Hillcrest. Philip and the rest of his close team (his son and his nephew) delivered high quality craftsmanship within a challenging shell (concrete block, cast-in-place concrete walls, minimalist aesthetic), provided thorough explanations of his recommendations to exceed trade standards, was promptly responsive in his communications, and was just an overall nice guy to work with. I plan on hiring his company for my own house, which I hope to break ground in February, and will continue to recommend him highly to the people I care about and to Contractor colleagues looking for reliable, trustworthy, fair, and accountable subcontractors. The picture I'm attaching shows a good sampling of the finished product. As with any final building product, a bunch of work goes into planning and the concealed components that make a certain result come out looking clean and effortless. I credit the end product to the great collaborative effort with Philip and his family. read more

Solomon Electrical Services - A sample of the details that Solomon Electrical and The Building Workshop, Inc. were able to execute for a Hillcrest Pavilion. - Electricians Near Me - San Diego, California

Phillip Is an amazing electrician and I'm so glad I found him on here!!. He was responsive when I called needing and electrician to come out same day. I sent him my information via text and he came out promptly at 10:30am, he was able identify the problem and rewire 3 light switches in an hour. When he was done, he cleaned up super well. He is friendly, knowledgeable, and explained what he did in an easy to understand way. He is very reasonably priced. I will surely be using him again. Thank you !! read more

Very knowledgeable and competitive. Would recommend their services. I would use in the future. read more

Philip was great to work with and very responsive. After my home warranty electrician failed to fix or even correctly diagnose my wiring problem, Philip was able to come out within a few days of contacting him and diagnose and fix the problem in a day. He even wrote up an invoice with a detailed description of the problem to send to my home warranty company, which was greatly appreciated. read more

This company is great. We called Phillip at about 4pm yesterday and he arranged to be at the office I was working at the next morning!! This was great because I am from Florida and I needed to get the job done that I was working on in order to get home. Phillip even drove with me to Harbor Freight and another supply store to get other add on items needed for the air compressor. Great company. Very knowledgeable. The warehouse manager even asked for Phillip's card since he was so impressed. read more

Solomon Electrical Services - Phillip's vehicle. Great work van. - Electricians Near Me - San Diego, California

Called due to the stellar reviews, but it's always hard to filter when the reviewers have no yelp friends and very few yelp reviews. As a yelp elite, I know that you always have to take things with a grain of salt.. but a strong indicator of a true review is when the person is active on this website. Anyways. Called Solomon Electrical Services since (a) I like supporting family run businesses, (b) overall pretty decent reviews - can't make everyone happy but I take the average, and (c) yelp deals are awesome! Called Monday morning. Spoke to a very kind gentleman who said he would be able to have someone come out on Tuesday afternoon. Great! He would call me back to confirm? Sure! .. later that evening.. no call. So I called back. Another nice gentleman.. who I learned was part of a messaging service company that is utilized by the company. (Ah. No wonder they were so nice). Oh this gentleman assured me that he would pass along my message immediately! Someone would absolutely call me back to confirm tomorrow's appointment.... ... later the next day. no call. So I called back again. (Three times is a charm right?) Now a nice lady, who could sense my disgruntlement, took my name, phone, address, and request for the third time... assured me someone would call right away. By this point, I'm calling baloney. Oh but I get a text. "hello this is philip with solomon electrical services we would not be able to look at your job until friday or saturday and we are booked up for the next two weeks to actually do the work" Note for the business: The objective with regards to new business is to create the impression that they are a priority. PICK UP THE PHONE AND CALL THE PROSPECTIVE CLIENT BACK. I might have entertained the week later quote and even the two weeks later for service (even though it's been balls hot). But the cursory text message after (hopefully) receiving a message that I've inquired not once, not twice, but three times... shows me that you don't care about my business. So. I don't care about yours either. For those who have been serviced by Solomon, I hope that you take the time to write genuine reviews of their service and quality. I did not feel welcome to continue with this company. So we will take out business elsewhere. [Note: the review is with regards to response and intake ONLY; not of actual service. But I am inclined to believe that delays would likely occur if communication is this weak.] ***UPDATE*** I received a response with an apology from Philip, who is apparently owner of the business. As mentioned, I do have a soft spot for family run businesses. They were limited in their resources. A response to my review at least shows me he does care about his business. Added stars for response to review since I personally understand what it is like to be in a family business. Review remains for experience. Nonetheless, it's only fair that I update with regards to subsequent efforts. read more

I NEVER write reviews but this company had done a great job in our home adding light fixture all over the house and fixing wiring for our old house. They are very reliable and efficient in their work. Highly recommend this company. read more

Phillip is my go to Electrician. He has a good work ethic, is fair, and has done a great job. He has been my electrician for many years.

Our breaker had been tripping throughout the evening, into the morning (not fun in the cold /very convenient that this should happen on a Friday evening). SDGE came out but there wasn't anything they could do on their end. So, our management company finally sent one of their maintenance guys out in the late morning, but he wasn't able to do anything but reset the breaker. They finally sent out Phillip on an emergency basis, and he was great. Super personable, and kind. He replaced our breaker, and explained exactly what happened, essentially what caused the breaker to continually trip. And how to avoid that from happening again (aka not using the space heater in certain places). He even jotted which appliances use which outlets for me! We now have electricity again (yay!), and I feel like I actually understand how breakers work. Thanks Phillip! Would definitely recommend Solomon to all! read more

Phillip responded super quick. He was very knowledgeable and got the job done easily and in a timely matter. He was also super nice and personable. He fixed my water heater snd went above and beyond. Thank you! Definitely reccomend. read more

They were recommended by our general contractor and we're told they're the best and I couldn't have agreed more. I spoke to Mr. Solomon he told me when he would be here showed up on time with his team. He listened to what we wanted, which was to install a 240 for our EV. He did an amazing job and went above and beyond. I would highly recommend using them, incredibly happy we had them do the work. read more

Called Friday late afternoon of Labor Day weekend for a dear friend who is housebound. Spoke with a friendly woman and explained the situation of no kitchen lights and if there was anyway they could go by and check things out. Asked if they would have a crew working on Saturday and she said yes but could not guarantee they could make it. Well Saturday morning i recieved a call from one of their electricians and he was on his way to her house. Wearing a mask he went directly to the circuit box and found two breakers tripped and that was that. Then the wow factor of no charge for his time.....really! Truly excellant customer service by these folks. Thank you thank you!! read more

Phillip came out on a Sunday and dealt with the issues quickly. He took the time to make sure future issues wouldn't happen and was very courteous. Can't recommend enough! read more

Phillip installed a new outlet for a kitchen range. Communication was great throughout the process, he worked wuicklyand the price was very reasonable. I would definitely hire Solomon again for any future electrical work! read more

Solomon Electric is exactly the kind of business that I love to support. Phillip is a straight-forward, no BS, honest and hardworking guy who I would highly recommend for any electrical work in your home or business. He clearly has a breadth of experience and is well-versed in safety and building code, which is always of concern when hiring an unfamilar contractor. I had to have an additional outlet installed for a new appliance, and had two companies (Sol. E was one of them) come to give an overview of their approach and cost estimate. Phillip's main concern was to keep my condo within building code, which I later found out the other company would have broken with their approach to the modification. He arrived right on time, and when I asked if he would be done a few hours later (I had to leave for an appointment) he jokingly said "Time me, I won't be more than an hour..." Within the hour he had not only completed the work, but cleaned up the areas (drywall had been cut) and chatted with my boyfriend for a while about small business marketing. I wouldn't look any further for an electrician...and I already am saving for additional projects (new lighting!) in my home that will most certainly be done by Solomon Electric. read more

I have used a few companies for electric work and I can say that no one compares to the guys at Solomon. They go above and beyond, are very laid back, and trust-worthy. Any time something comes up for my Office or Home we look forward to the visit from them. The best part are the issues they point out and fix and little to no cost to me. Being a small business owner cost is always a issue and with Solomon I know I'm in good hands. If you are in the San Diego area and need electrical work, look no further! read more

We hired Philip & Co. for some work related to a renovation. The work was done promptly, and at high level quality and for a fair price. There was a small component of the job that ended up getting postponed for about 4 months. When I called Philip later, he came in and finished the job as promised. Overall, excellent results - strongly recommended. read more

Some day I'll learn. The first time I had Solomon Electric out was just after we'd purchased our house. We wanted to install some smart light switches that could be controlled via our phones. I tried. I failed. I called Solomon and they were out the next day to fix what I'd messed up. The second time was a few weeks ago. I needed to have 6 Nest Protect smoke/carbon monoxide detectors put in, some switch timers and a Z-wave ceiling fan controller.. Thankfully I knew better than to even attempt putting the switches in and called Solomon instead. They were out the next day and had everything up and running within a few hours. Most recently, today, I tried installing a Wink Relay in place of a wall switch. Not only did I fail miserably at installing it, I also managed to blow 6 track lighting transformers and lost power to my garage. I immediately called Solomon Electric and within an hour or so they were here fixing my mess again and it all works perfectly. Smart Home - almost. Smarter Homeowner - getting there. read more

If you need electric work done Solomon electric is the way to go. I called needing someone right away. He gave me a time frame that was more than reasonable. He showed up and was able to replace a ceiling fan/light remote. Along with that I had mentioned a plug that wasn't working. He was able to see in a minute what was causing the issue. Went back to his truck for a little wire and had it fixed in just another 5 minutes. Incredible. Would use again without a second thought. The price was fair as well. A great experience. read more

I called Solomon Electric and talked to the owner, Philip. Long story short, I found an electrician that I will use again and I will recommend him to anyone else needing one. I called around and got quotes for a 200 amp panel upgrade. I was excited when Philip gave the best quote because he also had great reviews on Yelp. Well all the reviews were well deserved. He was extremely helpful with answering questions prior to the install, and the installation looks great. It could not look more professional. I was very happy with his work, and I'm sure you will be too. read more

Power went out on the front part of my house and garage on Sunday morning. After resetting the fuses, the power would come back on for a little while and then went out again. As it was not an emergency, I researched electricians on Yelp, liked Solomon's reviews, and decided to call them Monday morning. I called Solomon Electric at 8:15am. They said they would be able to come by between 9:30-10am. The owner and his son, plus helper, arrived exactly at 10am. After troubleshooting the problem, which ended up being more than one issue, I have a couple new outlets and breakers, lots of great info about future upgrades, and a better understanding of the electric that is in my house. Very reasonably priced, all parts needed they had in their trucks, and they were able to come out almost immediately. Very professional, friendly, and took the extra time to ensure I understood what was done and what upgrades may be needed once the Underground project in the neighborhood is ready to connect to my property. I will definitely use them again and would refer them to others! read more

Called this business on a Saturday morning when a chandelier installation ran into a wiring hiccup. Two hours later he was at my door and one hour later the chandelier was installed. He's very knowledgeable, efficient and happy to answer questions and explain things. Very reasonable rates as well, especially considering he came out same day (and on a Saturday). I definitely plan to use his services again to re-wire some lights in the bathrooms. Call him first, don't waste your time! read more

Solomon Electrical Services - Chandelier installed and working! - Electricians Near Me - San Diego, California

I had an interesting home buying experience last December, and I accidentally booked two electricians on the same day! 8[ Phillip was one of them, but when he saw the other contractor, he simply left his card and asked me to call him later. I did, and he said that he had heard of the other contractor, and knew his prices were inflated. I told him what he quoted me, and sent him the home inspector's report, and Phillip said he would do it for less than 1/3 the price. He explained to me that the other electrician was attempting to sell me things I didn't need, and he presented an alternative solution that was more affordable, safe, and within code. So I booked him :) He came with his son after being easily available around my schedule, and they even fixed a problem that we didn't know we had! They were fast, friendly, thorough, and knowledgeable, so when we found ANOTHER issue (AC circuit has a break between the main house breaker and the unit breaker - no continuity) I called him immediately, unfortunately, he's about an hour late, however, I called him ten minutes ago and didn't get an answer, so my suspicion is that he's on the road and can't legally answer his phone. As long as he makes it here today, I'm fine, but that's because I'm a student and I just started my summer vacation, so I have time to hang around. I understand that people that have to take time off work to meet contractors don't have that kind of flexibility. UPDATE: about five minutes after I posted this review, he sent me a text message, apologized, and said he was on his way. When he arrived, he was able to find the problem, and another we didn't know we had (go figure) he fixed both, and everything worked perfectly and safely. I'll for sure continue to call him for my electrical needs. read more

Outstanding Price and Customer Service. I found myself needing an electrician fix the overhead lighting in my kitchen. Not that big of a job, but my visually impaired father lives with me and low lighting is more difficult than no lighting at all. I utilized "Home Advisor" to request a quote and in less than five hours - my lighting issue was resolved. Phillip arrived when he promised and I was charged what I was quoted (and I want to point out that tubes shouldn't have been included - but Phillip covered the cost of the tubes. The level of customer service that Phillip provided was something that isn't seen a lot anymore. My 25-year old son made a comment about the level of customer service - "...That's not something you see everyday..." You won't be disappointed with this company. read more

I love these guys. I'm not gonna lie I've had a horrible experience with electricians in the past and these guys come through every time. I was shocked last time I called (for my business) something was had sparked and someone showed up within the hour and wouldn't leave until he solved the problem. He saved me so much money bc I thought I needed to replace a power pole when it was actually an employees faulty iron. Long story short these guys are amazing. Thank you read more

The Solomon crew helped us with all of our issues. Honest, reliable and super clean work. I will use them for all my issues...... thanks guys read more

This is a good company to use for your electrical needs. They responded promptly. They gave me a quote and that was the price when the job was done. They are excellent! read more

My experience was great working with Mr. Solomon and Jr. Solomon. I had my electrical panel upgraded and also electrical outlets installed for my microwave and washer and dryer. Everything works GREAT!! We are SUPER SATISFIED with our electrical in our home now. And we can't wait to have more work done by The Solomons!!! read more

I'm not just a client of Solomon Electric, I'm also a Licensed General Contractor here in SD, Ca. We've been using Phillip and his son for almost five years. I usually do all of my own basic electrical work, but when we're too busy or in over our heads, Phillip is on speed dial. He's probably done 15 or 20 jobs for us, everything from fixing my bonehead mistakes to rewiring entire houses when we're doing a remodel. I don't just hire him based on his skill, though beyond question he knows his stuff, and it's not only cuz his pricing is totally legit (take it from someone in the industry, IT'S LEGIT), but it's also because he and Jr. are stand up guys. He's retired Navy and it shows... straight to the solution, never drones on about the problem, SUPER clean work ~ to the point that I bet if he were blind folded his work would still pass the strictest of inspections. As for the kind of man he is, one day I went to pay him after he finished a small job and didn't have my wallet on me, Phil takes out his and offers to loan me $20 so I wasn't driving around without lunch money!!! I laughed cuz I had just eaten but if that doesn't show the kind hearted nature of a man, what will? So here's the bottom line, if you want a super nice guy who's trustworthy and worth EVERY penny you will spend, don't even think of calling anyone else. I know I wouldn't even consider the thought. Sincerely, Chad B Owner; Trinity Pacific Construction read more

Solomon Electric (Phillip) the man, fix my problem that the best price. I called several others based on yelp reviews and the stories and cost to repair were out of line. The man ran a little late, but no big deal for me, it just part of the business. The best part of Phillip is that he found a main service line that belongs to SDGE, needed to be replace, well the other guys just looked at my issue and told me the cost. So if you plan to use Solomon Electric, be cool and relax he will show up... read more

Just finished a Solar electric installation. Needed to upgrade my sub panel before we could start. Solomon Electric submitted the bid and got the job. Phil was professional in all of his work. The city inspector, SDG&E, and Solar City all complimented his work when they completed their work. I would recommend him for your electrical work. read more

Great service as always! Both son and father called me back within the hour. His son was closer from my house and was able to stop by right away to inspect a broken light switch which was sparking and smoking. Replaced faulty switch in no time. High quality service for very competitive price - very fast and professional service. I will definitely call Solomon Electrical Services for future needs and will recommend their services to all my friends and colleagues. Thank you so much for your outstanding service and Happy New Year! read more