Alta S.

5/20/2023

Interwest Electric's owner, Dean, came to our house to inspect the work location for a new 40 AMP 240 VOLT circuit and later the same day emailed a signed cost estimate. Payment was due after the work was completed. Electricians Jose and Raphael installed the circuit and afterwards cleaned up the areas where they had worked. Every interaction with Interwest Electrical was professional, timely and courteous. We are very pleased with the quality of our new electric circuit.

Kinsee M.

03/04/2023 12:00:00 SA

We got quoted about half of what the actual cost ended up being with no real explanation of why the actual cost was so much higher than the quote. Annoyed because we could/would have shopped around and got a better price had we known the estimate was so far off.

DJ P.

9/27/2022

I'm a new, first-time homeowner, so dealing with minor repair work has been a crash course in hiring contractors. And working with Interwest Electric has been a highlight in my first few weeks in homeownership.

Dean got back to me so quickly and was true to his quote. Frankie was friendly, knowledgeable, punctual, and fast -- it seems like it's hard to find all four in a contractor. He even suggested some other work that he could get done pretty quickly.

Do not hesitate to call these guys. They're definitely at the top of my Recommend list!

Teri M.

2/14/2022

Dean came over at short notice and figured out some bad wiring in my condo wand was able to get my new mini-split working. I would recommend him without reservation!!!

Thanks again Dean.

Vincent L.

1/22/2021

I had a great experience with Dean. My job was pretty simple (NEMA 14-50 outlet installation about a foot away from the breaker for charging my new EV). He gave me the best deal, flat rate with no frills, coming in 2x-3x lower than some other electricians. We scheduled the job for a day that worked for me, he arrived right on time, got right to work, and finished in an hour. I definitely plan on coming back to Dean for future electrical work!

Pro tip for new Tesla owners: if you are debating between installing the Tesla wall charger and a NEMA outlet and are getting quotes to see the difference, don't look to the Tesla-recommended EV charging installation companies for the quote on the NEMA outlet install. They typically will quote the same price for both methods (likely overcharging for the work but especially the NEMA install). Just find a local electrician like Dean to give you a fair and honest quote!

Dan F.

7/16/2021

I've used Interwest Electric multiple times. Dean is very responsive, friendly, and his prices are competitive. He does both residential and commercial.

Kelly G.

11/12/2019 12:00:00 SA

I am very pleased with the electrical work that electricians from Interwest Electric did at my new house (hanging a chandelier, changing out light switches and dimmers, replacing recessed lights and under-cabinet lights, replacing smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, etc). It was a long list of items, and they got it done in one day. The work was professionally executed, at what seemed like fair price to me.

Kelly P.

12/16/2020

Highest rating possible. Dean's timely estimate was reasonable and well-considered. Dean sent Jose to do a complete a tough 10-point set of projects: Fixing exterior outlets, installing exterior and interior light fixtures and ceiling fans, installing and removing and rewiring of outdoor circuits. Jose was HIGHLY competent, extremely Covid-considerate, and skilled in our complicated house-and-pet home environment. We will use them in a year for an outdoor kitchen project. Thank you! T&K

Adelaida D.

12/16/2020

They work on our kitchen recessed lights a few months ago and they did a great job. A few days ago, one of the lights started flickering and I sent an email to Dean about it and he got it fixed in a few minutes, same day! I give them 10 stars if I could, very reputable company!

Kia S.

7/17/2019

Can't speak bad about them. Dean, the owner came out to inspect what needed to be done to our office. Gave us an estimate for the repairs. His team came out a few days later, they arrived on time and completed ahead of schedule. Super friendly and great work. I felt confident when I spoke to Dean on the phone about the repairs we needed at the office. I knew I would have a great experience. You ever just know its going to run smoothly? Dean has been in business for over 20 years. His prices were very reasonable, his professionalism and commitment suggested the price would be more. I was expecting a hidden cost. But nope, honest and professional. I had a huge project not too long ago and I wish I would have discovered Intewest then. Definitely giving out his contact info to anyone looking for help.

Dan S.

5/25/2020

I am extremely pleased with my decision to go with Interwest Electric for a repair on my home. Dean replied to my original Yelp request within minutes, and called me in the morning to schedule an estimate for the work. He showed up to my house exactly on time, followed social distancing guidelines with a mask, and was able to give me a very fair quote and timeline. A few days later Dean and crew arrived on time and completed the job quickly and efficiently. They repaired an old weathered post on the roof that connected power lines to an addition on my home. Not only did they install a new pressure treated post, but they removed the old one and patched up the hole. I will definitely be using them in the future.

K M.

11/27/2020

Kitchen light went out on Monday and wanted to get it fixed before Thanksgiving. Did some amateur troubleshooting but couldn't get it fixed. Got in contact with a few different companies, and either they were not available or the quote was stupid expensive. Dean from Interwest Electric promptly returned my call, came out the same day and fixed the problem at a reasonable rate. Interwest Electric will be my go-to electrician going forward.

Christopher H.

6/23/2020

If you need electrical work done on your home, then look no further then Interwest Electric! I contacted Dean and he worked with me to find an appointment as soon as possible and Frankie was the Electrician who arrived at my home today (he is super professional) and repaired and gave my smoke/carbon and fire detection system the repairs and overhaul it badly needed, and in less than an hour. Interwest Electric is super professional, fair pricing, and has the highest respect and concern for safety in all the homes they work in.

Hanna L.

7/23/2018

LOOK NO FURTHER!!! Interwest Electric is an absolute go to for all electrical projects. From inspection/estimate to job completion there is no one better! We have used them several times and we are always 110% satisfied with our experience. Most recently, we had some work done by Frankie and Luis. They were prompt, polite and so patient with all of my questions (even when they probably seemed very repetitive). They addressed all of my concerns and couldn't have been more thorough!

Save yourself the time and hire Interwest now!

Grand N.

03/10/2020 12:00:00 SA

This is an A +++ Company! The owner Dean called me immediately and came the next day for an estimate. We needed a quick turn around and they got the job done! The Workers showed up on time and very professional! We can't thank them enough!

Adela J.

09/11/2018 12:00:00 SA

I called Interwest Electric this morning and was pleasantly surprised that they were able to get me on their schedule on the same day. Dean promptly showed up and was able to determine what the problem was. It was complicated, but he could tell within a short period of time what the cause of the problem was. He is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, hard working--a true gentleman--and a craftsman who takes pride in his work. The added plus was how reasonable his prices are. Needless to say, I'm sold on Dean and his company and will most definitely call him for future needs.

You can't go wrong with Interwest and Dean. Give him a call if you want the best!

Justin Y.

02/09/2018 12:00:00 SA

Probably the best customer service from electrical companies in the area. They were quick to respond and were able to send someone out the following day. Jose the electrician was great! He was professional, on time, skilled, and helpful. I think I found my electricians for any future request. Thanks to the entire team!

Kim B.

1/13/2018

Great customer service. Very competitive, reasonable pricing. We needed a GFI outlet installed on one side of our bathroom vanity and a couple dimmer switches put in throughout our home. I requested a quote via Yelp and Dean (the owner) got right back to me with the outlined price estimates as well as the availability of his guys. I communicated with him via Yelp and it was super easy to arrange an appointment time. The quote he gave us was more than fair. Very competitive with other quotes - in most cases his estimate was better. (One estimate from a company i previously had used was double!!)

I wasn't home when the work was done but my husband said the guys were professional, neat, friendly and efficient. I was impressed with the quality of work they did installing the GFI outlet in the bathroom - I was expecting holes in drywall and they were able to do it without and the dimmer switches work well.

Definitely recommend them if need electrical done promptly and reasonable - will definitely remember them in the future!

Mike C.

2/13/2020

I'm so glad I found Interwest Electric. Frankie and Juan Carlos were very professional and went above and beyond meeting our needs. I have an older home and they were able to correct a lot of issues with the switches and wiring. They even offered to install some additional recessed lighting in our kitchen the same day. Their prices are reasonable and service is outstanding. I highly recommend.

Lisa S.

1/20/2021

Dean was great and we highly recommend Interwest Electric. We called Interwest Electric and were quickly scheduled for a visit with Dean. He called to discuss our electrical issue and he made an appointment. He showed up on time, worked quickly and solved our issue. We appreciated Dean's hard work and electrical knowledge. Thank you!

Ady A.

10/12/2017 12:00:00 SA

Awesome service!
I have call them and and after 2 minutes Dean Mastrovic gave me a call back. I asked him about some concern that I had. He came to the house and confirmed that everything seems fine, without even charging anything for this.
Will definitely use Dean again for every issue I have.

A G.

11/19/2020

Second time using Interwest Electric and it wont be my last. Dean arrived on time and very professional. Listened to my concerns. Enter Frankie and Mason our electricians two days later. Again, on time, masked, professional, respectful and tolerant of my two dogs that were not allowed in the house but were letting them know they were on their turf by constantly barking (sorry guys). They replaced incandescent can lights (23), dimmers, smoke detector, porch light timer, and ran new tv cabling. They reviewed and recommended the different brightness and tone light settings and explained how each changed the color perception. Didn't leave until we and they were happy with the job. Thanks team Interwest.

Brandon M.

09/02/2018 12:00:00 SA

HIGHLY RECOMMEND TO ANYONE NEEDING AN ELECTRICIAN.
I contacted and Interwest Electric, via yelp, to schedule an inspection of items that were noted as concerns during a home inspection. Dean Mastrovic returned my message within the hour. I sent him the home inspection report and he was able to get to the property within 24 hours, saving me a bunch of time and keeping we within my narrow escrow time line. Thank you very much for the service and I recommend Dean of Interwest Electric to anyone in need of their service.

Adi k.

2/25/2019

I am so lucky i was able to find this company! So professional and the prices are so fair. other companies tried to make up other tasks they must do in order to do the job in order to justify their inflated prices. This company was honest, reliable, smart, and fairly priced! 5 stars from us!

JR O.

10/15/2019

I searched quite a few electricians across San Diego to install two ceiling fans and hallway lights. Interwest's prices were by far the best. After talking to them on the phone and since the Yelp Reviews were really good we decided to go with them and I am glad we did. Jose and Luis were awesome! They were quick, efficient, and professional. They made sure everything was cleaned up and made sure we checked before finishing. They were patient enough to let me ask questions to learn a couple things myself. They also gave us recommendations on future projects around the house.
I will definitely use them in the future and recommend you use them too.

Eileen A.

11/08/2018 12:00:00 SA

We found Interwest on Yelp and Dean was very responsive and available. He gave us a quote based on pictures and then came out in person when it was convenient to talk through some options for panel replacement and overhead light/fan installation.
Jose and Juan were our crew for the day. Super professional, polite, pleasant and interactive. They took their time to strategically plan where to pull the electrical from to minimize the drywall damage for us since we were installing new overhead lighting. They provided expertise on where lighting and fan would work best in our space. They worked hard throughout the day and finished the job on time and completely cleaned up after themselves.
We couldn't be happier and will definitely use them for any future electrical needs.
Thanks Interwest!

Victor C.

08/11/2016 12:00:00 SA

Called around for quotes to install an electric car charger outlet in my garage. I called Interwest first because they were the local company (to La Mesa). Dean came out quickly to give me a written estimate. I had no frame of reference on price so I took the next couple of weeks to gather more quotes from different companies. Man, I should have just scheduled Interwest immediately. They had the lowest bid by FAR!

I scheduled the install and was really pleased that I didn't have to wait weeks for someone to come out.

Day of the install comes and Dean and, I believe, Jose, showed up 10 minutes early. So far, amazing.They get to work.

2 hours later, they are done. Everything looked perfect. Amazing, quality work.

I prepare myself for a couple of added hidden charges that would make the bill more than what was estimated. I get the bill and was just a little bit shocked. it was EXACTLY what was estimated. No added taxes because that was already included in the estimate. added labor costs. Nothing extra.

I mean, WOW. Not only is their work great but they deliver exactly what was promised and expected. Bravo to everyone at Interwest Electric. BRAVO!

Dorothy C.

3/15/2019

Frankie and Luis came out today, arrived on time, and provided excellent service. They assessed the problem, explained what was needed, and fixed the problem. Excellent service and affordable price. If you need electrical help give them a call.

Monica M.

09/04/2019 12:00:00 SA

I reached out to this company at night after we lost power in part of our house. Even though it was after hours, I received a message right away. The next morning, they contacted me again and was able to schedule a visit that day. They fixed the problem promptly but I especially appreciated the prompt communication! I'll definitely use them again!

Sandeep A.

05/07/2019 12:00:00 SA

Nice work by Jose. Very professional and considerate. They are reasonably priced and the work they do at least what I saw was very good and cleanly done. I would easily recommend Jose And Interwest for my next electric projects

Alex C.

10/01/2019 12:00:00 SA

Needed a ballast on my kitchen light replaced. Sent them an email Sunday night, they sent me a reply immediately to call the following morning. Called Dean the owner Monday morning and he set an appointment for that afternoon. He came replaced the ballast in less than hour and now I have light. Thank you Dean.

Francisco M.

5/17/2019

The best!!! Extremely professional. Dean runs a business how it should be. His prices are very fair and his service is extraordinary. I contacted Dean to install a NEMA 14-50 outlet for a car charger. I highly recommend Dean and his crew (Jose & Juan Carlos) for your electrical needs, you won't be disappointed.

Ilene Z.

11/19/2018

The doorbell ended up not working so Dean sent Frankie out to troubleshoot. Turns out there was an issue with the outlet and it burned out the transponder. Even though Dean indicated it was an issue with the outlet and nothing his crew did, he did the work free of charge. This is an honest company with a good reputation. They stand by their work and bend over backwards to satisfy their customers. You can call Interwest and rest assured you are getting the best service. Thanks Dean!

Ann P.

12/11/2017 12:00:00 SA

Great job today by Jose and Juan. I am a first time customer and am very pleased with the prompt response by Dean, followed by quick scheduling of the work. Juan and Jose arrived promptly and completed the work, including clean up in less than the anticipated amount of time! And that was with a challenging wall to penetrate. Quality work, very polite and professional. Will use again!

Bruce M.

05/08/2020 12:00:00 SA

Just had another great job completed on the wiring in our house by Interwest. Jose essentially rewired our 1950's garage. It's so nice to have all the light switches and plugs work - not to mention the piece of mind knowing the wiring is now safe. Had an unrelated issue yesterday evening, and left a message to call me in the morning. But, actually, Jose called me on the way home, and stopped by yesterday after 5pm to see if he could solve it. Unfortunately, it was more than he could handle himself. So, he and Dean revised his schedule so the could come first thing this morning to take care of it - which he has. Thanks again, Dean and Jose for such great service.

John P.

9/18/2017

Called the top three electricians on yelp east county.
First one didn't call back for two days.
Second one spent 20 minutes on the phone laying the groundwork for a huge up sell.

Jose at Interwest is awesome. Fixed the problem and fixed two other minor issues.
Price was great. Service A+ This is the guy to call!

Priscilla B.

5/24/2019

Lights started flickering in our living room a couple days before we were leaving for vacation. Contacted Dean and he had an opening the following day. Frankie and Luis came out to our house and had the problem fixed within 15 minutes. The cost was not outrageous either. Will definately use again.

Joe N.

11/28/2018

Interwest showed up within 90 minutes of me contacting them. José was polite, friendly and immediately got to diagnosing the problem of why our lights were flickering. About 19 minutes later, service was completed and he recommended I do a few other things that could alleviate the problem. Thanks for the fast service.

Edna C.

4/13/2018

Tried calling to get a quote and check availability and they didn't know when the electrician could come out or provide pricing

Connie S.

02/04/2019 12:00:00 SA

I called Interwest Electric for a rental property. Dean called back right away and contacted the tenant immediately after talking to me. He fixed the problem on the same day! The tenant was very happy with the prompt professional quick service, which makes for a happy landlord too!

Natalie B.

08/09/2017 12:00:00 SA

Dean and his wonderful team at Interwest Electric did an amazing job repairing and finishing electrical work at my home after the original contractor quit. Everyone was prompt, professional, and friendly. Thank you so much for helping me complete the project. I appreciate it!!

Katie S.

6/16/2017

We had Interwest Electric install three ceiling fans in our home. They had to do all of the electrical to the existing switches, which were not connected to anything. They put in dimmer switches and the ceiling fans, which have worked wonderfully. They were clean and didn't leave any mess behind. Our only complaint is the patchwork from where they had to put holes in the walls and ceilings (the size of a cantaloupe) weren't textured the same as the surrounding areas. So my husband had to sand them down and make them look nice before painting them. They also accidentally drilled a hole through our medicine cabinet, but immediately replaced it!

Todd M.

08/10/2019 12:00:00 SA

Great service. Dean responded to my email request late on a weekday evening, and made arrangements to come out to my house first thing the next morning. Very nice guy, true professional. Reasonable price. Would absolutely use again.

Jeanne H.

10/08/2019 12:00:00 SA

We have used Interwest Electric for all our electrical needs for over 30 years and they are the best in the business. We recently had LED lights installed throughout the house and we had a problem with the kitchen lights causing RFI issues whenever the over the air antenna was turned on for the local channels. After some research, we found that the kitchen 6 LED's were not FCC compliant, Reg. 15 and Dean changed out the LED's to another brand and the problem went away. I researched the specs on the new brand of LED's and it is FCC compliant. They have found some anomalies in electrical work done by previous contractors and corrected them. The staff is professional, well qualified and responsive.

P H.

9/23/2019

I have had Interwest Electric to my home several times for different issues as I am getting my home ready to sell. I made a regular appointment and two service people came on time. They were friendly, introduced themselves, and completed the tasks quickly. I asked them to do something else and they were able to do it right then. The next day I called them for another issue that came up, Dean was able to get them out the next day, even though I knew they were busy. I recommended them to my neighbor and after finishing with me, they were able to go right over and fix her problem. Dean and his staff have been easy to work with, considerate of my schedule and time, have done quality work, all with great customer service. I will defiantly recommend them again.

Melissa W.

6/28/2016

We had some wiring issues and also problems with an old fusebox. Interwest responded immediately and came out within the hour. We were very pleased with the courteous and capable service that we received from this company and will certainly be using them for future electrical work. Juan Carlos & Jose were super friendly. Answered questions and were transparent about cost and materials. We highly recommend this business.

David B.

08/10/2014 12:00:00 SA

I had a bid from another company to relocate two can lights in my kitchen ceiling. That other company wanted $434 EACH to do the job, and would have re-used all of the old parts. Dean quoted me a price of $290 for BOTH, including NEW cans which re-used the old trim to match the other lamps which were not affected. He also gave me a very fair price for some other work. So I decided to let him do the job.

Only a few days later he came by with his worker ELVIS who did everything quick and clean, and with good humor to boot. There were a few other projects I needed done, and Elvis was happy to crawl up into my 150°F attic to run some wiring for a new microwave oven and some ceiling fans. None of this extra work was on the original job ticket, but he did it with the same quality and humor he started with, even going a bit into overtime. Everything works as it should and my house doesn't have a single hole or scratch that I didn't expect.

When all was finished, I ended up paying less for all of the work than that other company wanted for only moving two lamps.

ELVIS HAS LEFT THE BUILDING!

Daniel D.

09/03/2014 12:00:00 SA

5 STARS!!!

Dean responded to my request for some help and was at my house the next day. Even though it was short notice, he was available and on time. He didn't waste time and got right to work. He troubleshooted the issue and had it fixed quickly. His price was very fair and I was happy to pay it. I am happy that I found him. He is a very professional guy, had everything that he needed to get the job done, and even taught me a few things about the electric setup in my house.

Could not ask for more.

Halsey P.

04/02/2014 12:00:00 SA

First, I want to say THANK YOU to the owner, Dean Mastrovic and his crew Miguel Hernandez, Elvis and Jose for doing the electrical work at my property. You do get what you pay for and more from INTERWEST. Miguel, Elvis and Jose are very well versed in their professional. Interwest Electric is doing a project at my residence as I write this review. Dean's crew takes pride in the work they do. You could almost say that the crew is very passionate in what they do.They cleanup after there job is completed, and check every item done that needed to be repaired. Always on time at the jobsite and the crew gets started on the task assigned to them. If Miguel, Jose or Elvis finds a problem, they let Dean know of the electrical problem and the crew works on the electrical problem until it is corrected. I have decided to keep Interwest Electric on my speed dial in case of an electrical discrepancy at my place of residence. There is NO other company I trust to do my residential work except INTERWEST ELECTRIC. My thanks to Dean and a special thanks to Miguel, Jose and Elvis. I tip my glass, raise my hat and applaud the CREW OF INTERWEST ELECTRIC.

Halsey M. Posadas
La Mesa, Ca

Josen D.

04/01/2019 12:00:00 SA

I got a quote from Dean in minutes, and Frankie arrived within the hour. He fixed our outlet problem quickly and answered all of the lingering electrical questions we had. He was so kind and helpful, and we're bookmarking Interwest Electric for every one of our electrical needs.

Hillcrest E.

02/10/2015 12:00:00 SA

Interwest Electric worked on 2 projects for us so far and now we are convinced that using any other company is not only waste of money but only creates schedule delay.

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Lee F.

04/06/2018 12:00:00 SA

We bought an older home that had been remodeled two or three times in the past. There were so many outlets didn't work and light switches that did nothing. We needed someone to help us troubleshoot and figure the whole system out. These guys were great. Frankie didn't give up and didn't waste time. There were open slices and hidden junction boxes and one junction box placed over another buried in a hollow column and wires just buried wherever in the yard. It's all sorted out and up to code!

Rob A.

6/27/2019

Dean is a true professional and I highly recommend his company, Interwest Electric. Our electrical system took a hit during the recent power outage and were in need of an expert to get us back on line. Dean tried to diagnose the issue over the phone but, when hit my troubleshooting limit he came over and remedied the issue quick!

Lily C.

03/08/2018 12:00:00 SA

I had my bathroom fan replaced by Frankie. He finished the work just a little bit over one hour, kept the whole work area clean, and charged for very reasonable price. I am very happy with his work and would definitely recommend him for family and friends.

Elyse G.

12/20/2018

If I could, I'd give Interwest 6 stars! I had an electrical problem come up and not that it was a super emergency, it was causing a lot of inconvenience. I called them at 10am and Dean said he could come out that day at 2pm. He actually showed up at 1:50. He promptly checked out my problems, gave me a very reasonable quote and had ALL problems solved within an hour!! Dean went as far as checking other possible problems and asked me if I wanted him to take care of them. They were safety issues but he didnt make me feel like he was upselling. Just possible future problems. Oh, and during that hour, he left to go pick up a different color outlet for me. Interwest will now be my go-to for all electrical jobs!!!

Rory R.

4/27/2014

I've used Interwest for two projects, and they're deserving of repeat business. They're not the cheapest in town, but they are reasonably priced. Besides, do you really want to skimp when it comes to the electrical in your home?

The owner, Dean, has come to my house to personally bid each of my projects. The second project I had started on my own and I needed their help with one last fixture. Dean thought of another, less intrusive way to achieve my goal, and it involved only a $25 part that I could install myself. Even though it meant losing a sale, Dean did the right thing for the customer!

Do yourself a favor and call Interwest Electric.

Joe S.

12/11/2014 12:00:00 SA

Perfect Service: Left a telephone service request and received call back from Dean, the owner, within minutes. As it was already 2pm when we spoke, he politely asked if I could wait until the next day for the service call, and we scheduled it for 3pm the following day.

I had mentioned that I was flexible on the 'time of day,' so if by chance he could do it sooner...and sure enough, he called prior to 1pm to say he could make it earlier if I liked, and within 5 minutes, he was here.

Less than an hour later, job done; estimate met. Great service, reasonable price, exceptional response time and pleasant attitude from start to finish.

Nicole D.

5/28/2019

Great response time, friendly and efficient! They replaced a chandelier for us and exceeded all expectations.

Brian C.

12/28/2017

Prompt service. Called back right away and schedules same day service. Price lower than originally quoted. Very honest and professional. Thanks!

Dave A.

12/07/2017 12:00:00 SA

Interwest recently completed the relocation of our main breaker box to a sub panel inside the garage. The work was completed in one day by a very professional crew of trained professional electricians. We highly recommend this company for your simplest to your most complex electrical needs. Dean is very customer service oriented. 5 stars from us!

Brian J.

01/07/2019 12:00:00 SA

Response rate is inflated, will respond just to say he is booked, what about offering to book pass Friday.

Brian M.

5/19/2016

These guys did a whole unit rewire as well as a service upgrade for a multi unit property for me. Excellent work.

Mark V.

08/03/2015 12:00:00 SA

Interwest did an electrical upgrade to my house. It is over 50 yrs old and needed work in every room. They gave me everything that I asked for, and a little more. The little extra was setting up the flat screen TV. I'd made hanging it part of the contract, and thought it was just going to be install the mount and hang the TV. Nope; it was also set it up, and just hand me the remote. Cool.

A real measure of peoples' skills in how they handle something a little out of the ordinary. In this case it was hanging a ceiling fan where there was no electricity at present; from a peaked ceiling that didn't have a light box. They installed the box and ran a wire that was only visible as a short piece of conduit along the edge of the ceiling. They managed to fish most of the wire up inside the wall and across most of the ceiling. Painted, the conduit is easy to miss, and probably would go unnoticed if not pointed out. Very professional job.

The remainder was swapping out light fixtures that I'd hated, but not enough to replace, and putting outlets in the walls where before there was none. Also invisibly, BTW. They did all of it in a day. The crew was quite efficient, and though they worked quickly, it wasn't sloppy.

Part of the home improvement wish list is to replace the old (likely original) panel and install 100 Amp service for the house. I was impressed enough that I'll just pay them to do. I'd gotten a couple of estimates for this work, and Interwest dropped right into the middle of the range.

Repeat business is the best recommendation I can give them.

Darrell M.

08/10/2018 12:00:00 SA

Interwest did an outstanding job in my home at a great price. They hung a ceiling fan, chandelier, and installed multiple lights and recessed lighting cans throughout my home and we couldn't be happier. When we ran into unexpected issues with access to spaces and more time needed, they were fair and reasonable and delivered with everything they promised and then some! Highly recommended!

Mark P.

11/02/2018 12:00:00 SA

I used Interwest to install an electrical outlet. Frankie and Luis were extremely knowledgeable and limited the drywall work as much as possible. They were on time and worked very quickly. Scheduling the appointment was easy with Dean over text message. The price was competitive with other offers. I would highly recommend them for any electrical work.

Cate F.

7/13/2016

Back in March we had a flood thanks to an upstairs neighbor. IW has been great through the entire process. Since the ceiling was gone we wanted to change our outdated box light kitchen fixture into recessed lighting. We also wanted an outlet added over our new countertops. All of the work happened in stages around the other trades, roughing out and wiring up for framing, then setting up for the drywall, then installing the lights, etc. We had a couple of crews through the time, but they have ALL been great guys to work with! The staff is professional, respectful, quick, and they try to help you stay within your budget. IW is the real deal, stop looking and save yourself time and money. THANKS GUYS!!!

May H.

07/06/2015 12:00:00 SA

Came home from work around 1:30pm to find the circuit breaker to my refrigerator was broken (we'd had it trip many times before, but this time it simply refused to work when I flipped it off and on). I consulted YELP (this is why YELP can be SO helpful) and called Interwest Electric, a company with some GREAT 5 star ratings, hoping I could get someone out before all our food went bad.

Dean called and was here an hour later. Yes - an HOUR later.

He quickly, efficiently, and professionally replaced the breaker and rescued us! I will keep his card, and Interwest Electric will be the first electrical company I call if needed.

Caroline N.

09/08/2018 12:00:00 SA

Great service! Electricians were professional and made sure my home was up to code. Would highly recommend them and if I have in the future would call them again.

J I.

12/18/2017

Dean came within a couple of hours of when I called, and did a great job. His estimate was clearly the best and least complicated--after I called 4 places from Yelp, and he stuck to the estimate (which does not happen with many companies). And he fixed the problem-- and did an additional job for me, and left the place clean. Thank you, Dean. I will call you again.

Bryan K.

8/23/2018

We recently moved into our new home, and we had to lean on Interwest Electric to fix some of the things that the prior owners had messed up. Their technicians were right on time and despite sweltering heat in our attic, they got the job done in a reasonable amount of time. We also then hired them to install new fans and lighting in our living areas, all of which we were very satisfied with their quality of work, pricing and overall customer experience. We would highly recommend.

Margaret M.

7/25/2016

Our garage mysteriously lost power.....the spare fridge and washer drawer included. Our home of 5 can't be without those for long! Thankfully Juan C. and Jose were able to quickly track down the issue and made a quick fix. In and out! They even went above and beyond and cut out a notch in our paneling so that box couldn't be easily accessed in the even this issue happens again! Thanks Interwest Electric! Happy customer here!!! Highly recommend!

Thor M.

1/29/2015

I was excited to have 4 ceiling fans installed in my new home. I was given a fixed unit quote of $350 for each fan(2) without crawl space access and $175 for each fan with crawl space(2). Total should've been $1050. The bill I received was not fixed, but rather quantified by man-hours (change in pricing structure). The price increased to $1400. After questioning it, it was lowered to $1200. For one, the alleged hours were not what was spent in my property. Secondly, it is standard operating practice for ANYTIME there is going to be a cost increase to get the go ahead from the client PRIOR to starting work. Also, having an employee train on the job(as was the case), is going to slow down the work. Understandable. I am all for teaching a new member of the team, but I should not have to foot the bill for work taking longer due to said OJT.

At what point is the amount so much more that you say, We should make sure the owner still wants to do this. There was a problem that had two solutions. Offset the fan and finish the job then and there, or center it and come back the next day. I asked, will it cost more to center the fan?. It will literally be pennies difference. So even after I inquired I was told no difference in cost,. This was the last of the fans. On the bill I was charged an extra 2.5 hours for them having to come back the next day to finish what otherwise could have been done the previous day and essentially saved me $210. However, I was quoted that work was being accomplished on a fixed pricing structure, not a man-hour based job, so there was no way for me to know that was going to change.

As far as the work quality, it looks good. I was very pleased with Elvis and the courtesy he showed us. Very respectful, as were Jose and Pepe. That is the only reason I didn't give one star.

If the original price stayed the same or I was informed prior to continuing work that the job would cost more, I would be writing a different review.

Lauri H.

10/01/2012 12:00:00 SA

I am the owner of a property management company, and was previously a partner in a contracting company. I know from experience that finding a good service provider can be the proverbial needle in a haystack.

I am therefore very pleased to report that my two jobs to date with Interwest have been exceptional. On the first, they quoted us a rate $1,300 less than another bid to upgrade an electrical panel, and did a great job. Dean, the owner, is a really professional and kind gentleman.

Today, I had them out to another home to repair lights in a library that hadn't worked since 2007. I had been told by another electrician that the heavy wood beams in the library ceiling would have to be removed to complete the repair, a daunting prospect.

Miguel from Interwest came out, troubleshot, and fixed the lights in a matter of hours. His cost to REPAIR the lights was the same as the other electricians charged just to troubleshoot it five years ago.

Needless to say, I will call these guys for any electrical needs in the future.

Deborah E.

1/21/2011

I don't want to ever use any other electrician! This is a great company and I'm so grateful to have found them. Dean, the owner, is honest and doesn't try to provide unneccessary services. I've used the company for several years. At my home, he did a lot of work, including getting my home ready for the City's undergrounding of my overhead electrical lines. The communcation and follow up is superb.

I have also referred them to several people and they have been so happy with the service given. By far, they are the best. Knowledgeable, reliable, friendly and easy to work with.

Alison M.

5/30/2019

I recently purchased a hot tub without looking into its electrical needs. Three other electricians came out and all said the same thing... we needed a panel upgrade to the house. Well the panel upgrade was going to require moving a gas line, a water line, and digging up the driveway to the SDGE line - needless to say a job more expensive than the jacuzzi itself! It seemed like I was going to end up with a nonfunctional and non returnable hot tub in the back yard! But after seeing some of the yelp reviews I thought I'd try one more time with Dean. He came out and saw something in the panel that all the others had missed!! An empty breaker that was to power the dryer but we had opted for gas!! Dean mapped out a way to wire the jacuzzi using that empty slot and saved the day! Actually the year! His guys (José and team) came out and wired it up in a flash for a great price!! Dean was so great in fact that he's even talked me through other electrical problems in our old house just because he's that kind of guy! Clever, kind, and honest! Thanks Dean! You are a patio saver!!

A C.

12/21/2015

Interwest did a great job. We recently bought a house and needed some electrical work updated and some components installed. Turns out our house had a lot of problems we were really grateful they were able to find and fix (e.g. live/sparking wires not connected to anything, wires running off to weird places...etc. yikes). They had to come twice, since we weren't expecting so many problems, but Jose came with another guy and even stayed late so they could finish everything the second time.

I'm docking a star only because while they did clean up after themselves, after they left, we found several screws around the house and in the backyard. We have two dogs. Thankfully, neither of our dogs are stupid enough to eat screws, but I know one of them was playing around with one because we found a screw in their water bowl later that night.

Jamie D.

4/27/2017

I've been using Interwest for electrical work for going on 12 years for any type of electrical work I've needed at my homes over the years. Initially they saved me when the ceiling heat in a condo I was selling did not work and was causing concern with buyers. Dean suggested electric wall heaters that were an excellent and cost effective solution. Most recently, I have engaged them to do some work on a new home I just purchased. Dean came out on a weekend to take a look at what we needed and followed up with a quote within a few days. Dean and his firm are top notch. The service is excellent, the staff are professional and courteous. Fair prices as well. I highly recommend them to anyone.

Melissa L.

9/22/2017

Couldn't be happier with our electric work on the house by Interwest Electric. Frankie & Luis did an amazing job figuring out the mess of our wiring in our master bedroom that created problems including our fridge to be without power. They were considerate in placing a sheet over the bed and vacuumed up the mess when they left. I couldn't even tell we had work done except for the fact we now have our fan & light on a switch and the outlets to the rest of the house are working. Will be using them again in the future. Appropriate pricing and efficient work. Made a headache of a problem less stressful!

Customer Z.

12/24/2017

Interwest Electric was great! The owner, Dean was very responsive and provided a quote quickly, and the quote was accurate. The two electricians they sent over to disconnect our spa were polite, on time and good at their jobs. We will be using Interwest next time we need an electrician, for sure!

sarah r.

3/27/2017

Frankie did a great job. Confident in their work and knowledge. Fair price and got started as soon as they could. Very honest and kind.

Nikita T.

12/30/2017

Dean was awesome! Very professional and provided great service. I had melted electrical wires that were starting to catch fire! Dean came and fix the problem and it only took him about 2hrs. Thank you.

Y H.

12/15/2017

Great job! I requested a quote on line and received an answer very soon. I was given an estimate of what it would cost to fix it, which is what it came out to be. (Some companies only quote what they charge for the first half hour and every hour thereafter). They had an opening that afternoon and came on time. They fixed my outlets in less than 15 minutes. They were very courteous, even asked if they should take their shoes off in the house. They explained what they were doing. I was impressed with their efficiency. I recommend them to anyone who needs an electrician.

Mark L.

12/01/2014 12:00:00 SA

Unbeatable service. I got an electrician around to my place the same day. He arrived on time and completed the job perfectly in under an hour. The rate was extremely reasonable. The electrician (Elvis) was friendly and efficient.

M B.

9/25/2015

I called this morning and Dean was able to come to my home by noon. He identified the problem and made the repairs while staying within his estimate. I was very happy with his professionalism and how quickly he was able to fix the problem. I would definitely recommend this business to a friend.

Michael W.

8/13/2014

As a real Estate professional, we always strive to refer to our clients only the best of the best - professional tradespeople that we can put our name to who know how to serve, who do a great job, and who are honest, upfront, and timely. Dean at Interwest exhibits all of these qualities - hes a great guy and someone that we have referred time and time again and our clients love him. He's by far the best electrician we know, and our first choice when it comes to our own electrical needs as well as any of our clients.

Jeff H.

10/01/2014 12:00:00 SA

I chose Interwest after reading other reviews, and they lived up to their high ratings. I had a small job, but something that needed to be done right, and Dean arrived on time, was very friendly and courteous, and he had his helper did a super job in just the time predicted. The price wasn't cheap, but a great value for the quality of the work done. I would use this company again anytime.

Rebecca R.

6/15/2016

This company is awesome! Dean came and gave us a great estimate for electricity. I felt the estimate was very fair and well priced. He scheduled an appointment within a day. He arrived on time and completed the job in a timely and efficient manner. He and his co-worker were friendly and respectful. My questions were answered and I felt I was given excellent service whether it was over the phone or in person. I was impressed by this company! I highly recommend Interwest!

Weston S.

5/21/2014

This company was great. I had an outdoor motion detecting floodlight that needed to be replaced. They arrived on time, and took care of it in about 20 minutes. I am very satisfied with the service and I would recommend them to anyone.

Lloyd B.

02/07/2017 12:00:00 SA

My electric range wasn't working, and after spending a couple hundred with appliance repair, they ultimately decided it was a home electrical issue which they couldn't deal with. So I called Interwest on the weekend and got the messaging service because the Interwest guys take weekends off. (Good for them!) Dean from Interwest still called me like 5 minutes later, and we arranged a Monday appointment. He was there on time, and was like a bloodhound tearing into my breaker box. Diagnosed the problem within 5 minutes, went and got the necessary part, replaced it, and was gone! Botta Bing - Botta Boom!

Tanner B.

3/13/2019

This is my second time using Interwest Electric. My wife and I bought a flipped house in La Mesa in 2016, and the first time we hired Dean and team, they did a phenomenal job replacing and upgrading our fire hazard of a electric panel. They did a remarkable job cleaning things up and ensuring everything was in order. Everyone was incredible friendly, easy to work with, on time and efficient. True professionals. This winter, in order to ensure our new insulation wasn't going to be a fire hazard with old wiring, we asked Interwest to come out to replace our wiring in the attic and walls. Dean blocked out 3 or 4 days to get the job done. The guys have been here a day and a half and are already finished. They identified the wiring that needed to be replaced, identified the stuff that was still safe and working great, and offered to install some new outlets and make our old house more functional. Our goals were met way under the estimated price and time, and the guys were phenomenal in customer service and work ethic. Looking for true professionals for your electrical work? Look no further, Interwest Electric has it all.

Michelle F.

8/28/2013

Dean and his crew are as honest as the day is long. They will do a good job for you at a fair price. We have used Interwest about 4 or 5 times now. We always make a list of the projects -- install ceiling light, new porch light, fix doorbell, etc. -- and they move through the list efficiently. And, you can tell they take pride in their work. They have great attitudes. Never had a problem with them -- which is way more than I can say about the various other contractors that we've had do work on our house!

Nanny B.

1/24/2014

THE BEST.I usually dont go overboard complementing a business, but this time I'm going all out and say they are the best service company I've dealt with. Jose came at 8;30 in the morning and stayed there the whole day fixing and redoing things I wanted done and he took care of everything. He was friendly, respectful, and professional. He also knew what he was doing and improvised on things that were hard to fix. I spoke previously to the owner on the phone and he is equally polite. Their prices are reasonable too. They have my business as long they are in business.

George F.

12/04/2012 12:00:00 SA

Dean and his team are always quick to help me with any electrical issues I have with my properties. They provide excellent personal and quality service. They arrive when they say they will arrive. A rarity in the construction industry.

tom n.

07/12/2013 12:00:00 SA

Earlier this year, we were remodeling. Of course we required an electrician. We have had sketchy times with earlier choices in electricians. Not that they were bad, just that they were not able to follow through, return phone calls, or show up when promised. I wanted to mention this, in addition to the other 5 star reviewers' points, with which I agree. Dean and crew can do all 3 consistently.

Paul M.

06/11/2014 12:00:00 SA

I have utilized Dean at interwest 3 times and have been very happy with his service on each occasion. He has always been very pleasant and professional. In the past, he has taken the time to help me troubleshoot problems on the phone and has helped me by imparted his knowledge and experience with me. His prices are reasonable and I am sure that he has done a quality job.
Today, he was able to skillfully find an electric short in one of our outlets that continued to trip my circuit breaker. On prior occasions, he has placed new outlets and installed new lights in our house. I have been very happy with his work and his professionalism.

Ferdinand D.

08/03/2014 12:00:00 SA

My son found this company on yelp and he contacted them and made the appt.they showed up on time, Elvis and His assistant showed up which I thought just to write an estimate about the type of work and return again on another day . But they appear ready to tackle the job Ora mismo! And waited for my instruction and they figured out right away what needed to be done. To make it short, they got the job done professional and made my wife happy (especially the attic fan) and this got me out of the hot sit! The price was fair and reasonable. I have more work for them later. You guys should be on Angie's list .

Brian H.

07/08/2013 12:00:00 SA

SUPERB RESPONSE and FAIR PRICE. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE, LOOK NO FURTHER.

I am in the military, stationed in Germany, and selling a home in San Diego, so getting a contractor to do repairs as part of the closing on the house was already complicated enough with the time zone difference. I found InterWest Electric via Yelp, and the reviews were spot on. I emailed Dean on a weekend, and he responded immediately on Sunday. He was very quick to go to the house to give me an estimate, and very responsive to my emails. I didn't end up having the repairs done (instead gave a credit to the buyer), but I would have used him if the buyer didn't ask for the credit instead of the repair.

I wish I had as good an electrician in Virginia where I own another house!

Damon D.

07/10/2015 12:00:00 SA

Dean at Interwest did a fantastic job installing an electric car charger in my garage. I entered my quote request on their website and had a callback within 15 minutes. The next morning he was here for an on-site quote. The install was scheduled for a couple days later. He arrived on time and kept to the price quoted even though it took a little longer than expected and we made some last minute changes. Dean was professional and very easy to work with. Thanks for the great experience!

Tai N.

3/22/2012

Dean and his staff get 5 stars from me. We were recommended by a friend who also used Dean's Company to install a kiln in his house. So he came highly recommended. He answered all of my partner's questions about different light bulbs, light fixtures options as well as suggested where and what would look good for our house. His staff were professional, courteous, and they clean up after themselves. We are very happy with our new lights and our house looks so much more modern now. I highly recommended Dean and his company.

Carla M.

12/12/2013 12:00:00 SA

When it comes to electrical wiring, I completely trust the skill and professionalism of Interwest Electric. Dean, Jose, Elvis and Miguel went above and beyond to rewire my old home. They did a superb job within the time frame and estimate given and always left my home clean at the end of each day. I will use them again with confidence whenever I need work done.

Chas H.

3/14/2014

Dean was outstanding! He was able to come out to my house within a couple of hours after calling him. He looked at my problem and determined that there was no issue with the electricity, and it is the unit itself. Dean spent about 30 minutes with me but did not charge me, even when I offered for his time.

Vera R.

03/04/2015 12:00:00 SA

Called @ 4:15 for service he was here in an hour. A service call because it was just a breaker switch flip ... however quick response. Will definitely call for any future electrical needs

Amy B.

12/15/2015

Jose was nice enough to squeeze me in during an extremely busy time. We had no heat and were freezing, we needed a new thermostat asap! Leo and Luis were friendly, respectful and efficient, thank you so much!

Cara B.

5/29/2015

Wow what can I say that has not already been said!!! These guys are professional and on time and reasonable!!! Great job!! I will definitely hire them again. Special shout out to Jose and Nabil!

David Z.

06/08/2012 12:00:00 SA

I recently had Interwest Electric perform some electrical upgrades to our condo complex. Dean and his staff were professional, knowledgeable, and cost effective. I recommend them without reservation to anyone requiring residential and/or commercial electrical work.

Jefe E.

8/29/2013

I needed an electrician to help me with my elderly father's home. People were getting shocked while taking a shower in one of the bathrooms. Dean met me within a couple of hours and sorted out the rather shocking problem.
He was prompt prompt, well mannered, and most of all knew his work. I was impressed with his honesty as well. I had him back recently to correct a problem we found with some conduit.
nice to have someone fixing problems instead of creating them! I highly recommend them.

AJ V.

05/09/2015 12:00:00 SA

These guys are amazing! Jose installed a 120v outlet in a difficult location and Dean helped troubleshoot a rather perplexing 220v outlet problem. They were very fast to schedule, very courteous, very knowledgeable, super efficient and communicated promptly to every phone call. All of that... for a great price! I will be using them for all our eletrical needs and recommending them to everyone I know. If you are looking for a superior electrician with excellent customer service skills, Interwest all the way!

Gregg E.

1/17/2014

Dean said Miguel would be at my house and he was prompt and on time. Miguel was awesome. Fixed the problems and did other work that I wanted. Personable, professional, and knowledgeable and offered suggestions for my future projects. I know I'll call on him again.

Elisa F.

03/02/2010 12:00:00 SA

Dean, the owner, was great, and his lead electricians are fine.
But what keeps me from heartily recommending them is one junior employee who has been sent on all my jobs. This employee is uncommunicative and his competence is questionable. He has *never* done the job right the first time--he's always needed a more experienced employee to bail him out, whether it's running replacement wiring, installing a new fixture, grounding an outlet, or even hanging a light.
On their last visit, he didn't do one of the tasks because it ended up being more complicated than estimated, but he didn't bother to tell me! He also decided another task differently from what I asked for--and then that didn't work, so he ended up doing it my way anyway, after wasting my time and $$. Finally, he's messy. I never want this employee on my property again.
Too bad, because I really liked Dean.

Update in response to owner questioning my veracity:
I have ABSOLUTELY been a customer of yours, on multiple occasions. I just haven't been on Yelp much for awhile. I wish I had asked the employee in question his name when I had the opportunities. I could most certainly recognize him again, describe him to a sketch artist, what have you. And by 'messy' I meant this: _every_ time he clipped a wire, a lead, or some such, he just let it fall. Even when it fell someplace obvious and easy to clean up--and the trash can was right there--he didn't pick it up. So I had to go around afterwards and pick up or vacuum up all the little cuttings, pieces of plastic, wire bits, dust, etc.
Dean, the first time we used your company (years ago), you yourself had to help finish a job that this guy couldn't get done, and left without finishing. You were fairly upset about it, as I recall.
As Dean has accused me of being 'fictitious', and says that all his people know what they're doing--despite another Yelp reviewer who complained about an employee being trained on the job(!)--I've now lost respect for Dean. He did not express any concern about my unsatisfactory experiences, nor about my suggesting I'd have to find another electrician. Other customers may have good experiences, but I didn't.

Vanessa L.

8/27/2014

We have called on Dean twice now and both times he has fixed our problem and given us options for future fixes. Very nice and honest.

Julie W.

7/19/2014

Returned calls promptly. Showed up on time and finished quickly. Quote was reasonable and work they did on light switches and ceiling fan outlets all great. All around a very good experience.

E C.

02/05/2010 12:00:00 SA

This is a dream company. You call, they are courteous and respond immediately. A gentleman comes to your home, surveys the area in question, explains what's needed intelligently and politely, and gives you a written, fair estimate. Upon your approval, the work is then scheduled and performed efficiently and promptly. The electricians take great care with your property and leave things clean. I am 100% happy with their work and their customer service is top notch.

Pam B.

6/25/2016

excellent, quick service w/fair pricing. would not hesitate to recommend or call again.

Bill A.

4/29/2014

I have had two complicated electrical problems in a house that was built 85 years ago. Dean fixed both of these problems very quickly and at a very reasonable price. I give him my highest recommendation and will certainly call him for any future needs.

Rich W.

2/20/2014

Our local high school wanted to reinstall some outdoor speakers for the baseball field. Very difficult job that required not only electrical skills but also some good old fashion horse sense. The speakers were being mounted 30 feet up on poles and the hundreds of feet of previous wires were 25+ years old. Dean's crew were absolutely wonderful. They worked together as a team to accomplish a very difficult project. The job was finished on time and exactly within budget. I would not hesitate to recommend Interwest Electric to anyone who needs electrical work to perform. Dean was extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to deal with.