Target Electric

Sean and Steve were so helpful, attentive and friendly when working with them. I would recommend them to anyone looking for honest, reliable and quality service.

I called Sean for a second opinion on a panel upgrade project that took an unexpected turn. TLDR; after prep work and on upgrade day SDGE came out and said they shouldn't run the new 200A wires without re-trenching and putting in new conduit.

I called Sean for advice on whether or not the costs were reasonable and whether my original electrical hire was doing a good job. Sean patiently listened while I explained that I needed a second opinion and what had happened. We were on the phone for over 12 minutes and I never felt rushed by him. He patiently explained his thought process to me and he sounded experienced and trustworthy. He ended up saying that the original electrical hire had ballpark reasonable prices and what happened was unfortunate but not their fault.

Sometimes you learn a lot about a person after just minutes. I would recommend Sean and Target Electric to anyone looking for quality electrical work at a reasonable price. I will think of them for my future projects.

It really was a pleasure working with the Target Electric team. Great communication, competitive pricing, and quality engineering. They helped us with two challenging projects, both involving running wire up three stories from a crawlspace in an old house. We were pressed for time and Sean worked within our schedule and budget.

Steve did an amazing job. The route from the crawlspace to the top floor is really challenging. On the first project, he found a really clean way to get wire where we needed it with shockingly minimal damage to the walls given how brittle our plaster on lathe walls are. The second project required an exterior conduit, and he was able to find a well-hidden spot that didn't require scaffolding for installing (the house is on a steep hillside).

They'll be our first call for electrical work in the future. Thanks Sean and Steve!

Sean was very responsive and professional. Steve was professional and made some great recommendations regarding my electricity. He didn't mind that I watched and asked questions the entire time, either. Seems like they're pretty cool guys!

I found Target through Angi.com. They were the first business to call after my online inquiry. They were upfront with pricing (service charge + hourly rate) and sent an electrician over same day.

I had a non-working outlet that turned out to be faulty wiring in an old breaker box. Steve was able to quickly diagnose the issue, explain the fix and efficiently complete the work. He answered questions along the way and helped me plan out some new electrical work.  I look forward to working with Target on the new project as well.

Time for a new ceiling fixture in the dining room. Needed to have the fan/light taken down, new fixture installed with dimmer switch. Steve did a great job, also attended to details to make it all look great.
Next project was to replace vanity light in the bathroom. All done perfectly.
Steve recommended a change to the bathroom old fixture, using LED lighting. Great fix, never would have thought of it.
The whole job was well done and I highly recommend this company.
Steve is a skilled electrician who provides excellent service. Oh, he
has great stories to tell too! Go Steve!!

The fellas over at Target Electric are extremely quick even with high demand. They pay special attention to detail and were a pleasure to work with. Steve installed an electric vehicle charger and exterior outlet at my house and had me up and running in no time. He was very knowledgeable, efficient, and a kind soul. As I mentioned, it was great working with these guys and I will be utilizing their services on an future electrical work we may need.

Highly recommended!

I own a small business with large kilns. I have found that not just anyone can or will work on our equipment. Half our unit's electricity went out, while we were open one morning. SDGE came out twice and couldn't help. I called Target Electric and within three hours they had arrived. I received good, clear communication, so my expectations were set appropriately. The amount billed was reasonable, but not cheap. If you want cheap you will get cheap. If you want a licensed electrician who is a member of the BBB, explains pricing, shows up on time, does excellent work & completely cleans up behind themselves, you can call this business & pay them a fair rate. I highly recommend it.

We just purchased a new hot tub and needed an adjustment to our outside outlet to accommodate it.  I reached out to Target Electric to help.  We already had the hot-tub filled with water so we needed quick work.  Initially Sean reached out to me to set up the appointment and give me an estimate. Luckily they were able to come out within a couple of days.  James was my technician and called when he was on his way.  He arrived in a timely manner and had everything he needed for the job. It took him about 30 minutes and I couldn't be more thrilled with his work!!!  It's exactly what we wanted.  I was also surprised at the fair cost.  ( I wasn't sure what I needed and thought it might cost more).  James was super professional and friendly and even talked to my dog! He also cleaned up after himself before leaving.  I seriously couldn't be more happy, highly recommend Target Electric and will definitely be using them again - when needed!

10/10!  Absolutely would hire again and recommend to friends, family, & neighbors.  From my initial inquiry through site visit, quote, and execution they were responsive, knowledgeable, timely, and all-around great people.  We received a couple other bids, but really felt comfortable and confident with Steve.  Steve upgraded our 100 amp panel with a new solar-ready 125 amp panel, plus added a new EV charger and a few new circuits to correct some old problems and add outdoor lighting/camera options.  Once I had the SDG&E paperwork in hand I didn't have to worry about anything else, Target Electric takes care of it all.  Steve took the time to answer all my questions and concerns.  I have 100% confidence that I received quality workmanship and now have a much safer and more efficient home thanks to Target Electric.

Target Electric Enterprises Inc replaced and upgraded my 50 year old main electric panel and I'm so glad I selected them for the job! Sean was responsive from day 1 and kept me fully informed throughout the process. My job required installing a new underground cable also, which involved several interactions with SDGE and City of San Diego, and Sean and Steve very capably handled every step with skill and efficiency. In the field, Steve has extensive expertise and obviously takes great pride in getting the job done right. Their pricing was also very reasonable, and I totally recommend them for any electric job, small or large!

Steve and Sean are absolutely wonderful to work with. We had gotten a few bids, and while they weren't the least expensive, they absolutely gave me the care and attention our house deserved. Here is the work they performed for us:

1. Install floor boxes into our concrete slab. After working with us about the outlet placement and an additional box for speaker wire they rented a concrete cutter and cut the channel from the wall to the two areas where we had specified for the boxes. Installed the conduit and boxes and re-poured the concrete to finish off the work. They also hauled the old concrete away for me.

2. We had a lot of old square style can lights that Steve replaced with small, modern, 3 LED downlights. We also added lights in the bedrooms as they had no built in overhead lighting. He worked with me at length to make sure the placement of the cans were exactly where I wanted them,  as well making sure they were all even and equa-distant from each other and the walls.

3. He also replaced the fluorescent fixtures in my garage with LED shop lights, and again, made sure they were evenly spaced and exactly where we wanted them.

The care that Steve puts into making sure that I was happy with the work is what I was missing about all the other people I got bids from. He talks to you like a normal person, not just someone who he's bidding to.

My one and only small criticism is that Steve can be a little messy, but was absolutely not worth reducing to 4 stars over.

I can't believe how helpful Sean was! I called with an issue I was having with a gfci outlet. I tried some basic steps and replaced the outlet, but I reached the limits of my knowledge...so I called to schedule an appointment that would no doubt cost a bit to even get a person to come to my house.

Sean listened to my issue and what I did so far. He then suggested I go to a gfci outlet in the adjacent room and try resetting those.. Boom that fixed it!

He could have remained silent and charged me a few hundred to come and press a button, but he didn't. Seriously, this is now my go to for all future electrical issues!

Update 10-22-18: I called Sean to come look at some things because my circuits kept tripping and I noticed some sparks when turning on certain switches. Anyways, I was very happy with his service! He got everything fixed and discovered a huge hazard in my attic...

Apparently there was a loose hot wire that was just lying on the insulation. I saw it and no joke, just exposed wiring with electricity running through it lying there!! Not only did he fix my initial problem but he found a huge hazard that could have led to something very very very bad, like a burned down house.

Excellent experience, they are super reliable & dependable. I strongly recommend Target Electric

They got the work done extremely fast and were nice and responsive. Knocked off one star because we had to ask him to put a mask on and then when he came back to collect payment he came back with no mask at all. Would've preferred to just pay online at that point. We have an immunocompromised person in our home and take covid seriously.

They installed two ceiling fans and wiring in two rooms that had no existing wiring. They were knowledgeable and up front with what the job required and quoted me over the phone. The install went great and I will definitely call them back whenever I need more electrical work done.

Incredible customer service! I phoned needing ASAP electrical assistance and Sean was able to be at my house within an hour. As he arrived, the issue was resolved but he was so kind and understanding throughout the process. Will definitely use again for any/all of our electrical needs!

Disorganized

Overly expensive.

Spent way too much time communicating with them

Would not recommend.

Thank you so much for helping me over the phone and providing service without the service charge. Quick in getting back to me and took the time to solve my electric problem.

We had some outside outlet issues this weekend, I called this morning to get someone out here. Shane listened to my problem, but instead of booking me right away, he suggested I try a couple things to save me some money, and if it didn't work he'd be happy to send someone out. Lo and behold, one of his suggestions fixed the problem! I highly recommend this place if anyone needs some electrical work.

Great Service, Sean responded in less than 2 hours.  Fixed the problem a previous electrician screwed up and recommended other fixes that would bring my old house up to code.  A great job.  Highly recommend them.

I had Target Electric come out and change out a breaker & outlet.  They were very communicative and thorough and explained all the work that needed to be done.  I would highly recommend them to come out to have any electrical work done and will not hesitate to use them in the future!  Thank you Sean and team!

I cannot say enough good things about Sean!  I have struggled to even get an electrician in San Diego to return my calls, let alone show up for a free estimate, all the while communicating with me regarding a later than expected arrival time??!!  Sean was able to solve an outlet issue that another 'shady' electrician quoted 300-500 to fix as there was no live wires to the outlet, but Sean had the light going in under 5 minutes! He is flexible with regards to planning out phases of the electrical projects I need done in my older house that is new to me.  On time, communicates effectively, works to his quote, and doesn't talk to me like a dumb woman that can't understand technical information... my electrician for life!

Generally, I don't look forward to hiring help around the house. Service help shows up late, is unprofessional, or tries to extensively upsell regularly. I was pleased to not have any of these experiences with Target Electric. Sean the owner, and Steve the field supervisor were like a knowledgeable family friend helping with a problem. They did a great job at a fair price. I would definitely recommend them to anyone else in need of electrical assistance!

Sean is A+! He and James hung 3 light fixtures in my home and they did a fantastic job. Beyond what I could have hoped for. No holes in the drywall and they took the time to do the job 'right' they were artists when it came to hanging the fixtures so they matched the photo on the brochure. There were a few scuffs on the fixture from the manufacturer and Sean got out a Sharpie to cover them up! They even took the time to wipe down the fixture and the glass bulbs to make sure there were no fingerprints or dust. I'm telling you... I was blown away. Not only was the workmanship above par, the service was also exceptional. Sean is very professional and customer service oriented. I will absolutely be calling him again for any future needs and will refer others his way too!

I'm very happy with all of my home's new ceiling fixtures.  Sean helped me select just the right fixtures to modernize the look of my home.  Steve was very knowledgeable about the proper placement of the lighting to get the best results.  Ceiling patching was necessary since some existing fixtures were relocated, and Steve was able to do this so I can't even tell where the holes once were.  Now I have beautiful light all around that I can adjust just the way I want through dimmers.  Sean provided excellent communication, and Steve provided excellent work.  I highly recommend Target Electric.

We requested that Target install a ceiling fan, porch light and motion activated security light at our home in OB. Steve arrived on time and ready to work. He was professional and offered a number of great suggestions. He worked efficiently and explained everything he did and why. We are delighted with the final outcome and would recommend Target very highly to anyone. Sean and Steve did a fantastic job and are easy to communicate with and very responsive.

Wow words can not express how terrible this business and their practices are! After writing my first review Sean calls my husband and threatens to sue us if we didn't take our review down! Normally one apologizes if things go wrong.

Doesn't surprise me that you did this after lying to us about our main breaker being broken and trying to swindle us out of our money! You should be ashamed about your actions and the way you are treating us!!!

Oh and my husband didn't just want to go with another electrician because they were cheaper he could tell you were the type of used car salesman/mechanic company everyone fears to have to work with! And his instincts were right. The next electrician who came was honest, told us it was an SDG&E issue, not our main breaker, and didn't charge us a dime! :{

Don't mess around when it comes to residential electrical. After I tried unsuccessfully troubleshooting a faulty GFCI connection, I decided it was time to seek a higher power. Sean of Target Electric was the ultimate professional: responsive, prompt, communicative, polite, and (most importantly) an obvious expert in the field. I was impressed from start to finish, and (also important) his pricing was very competitive (I know: I called around first). I would not hesitate to have Sean or a member of his Target Electric team return for future work. I recommend them highly to others as well. Thank you, Sean.

Unable to come to an agreement. The job that was requested was not focused on and there was an exorbitant cost involved in upgrading which had no bearing on the issue at hand. After partial work was completed as per the paid estimate. Another estimate was going to have to be made to fix the problem of flickering lights and lights brightening after appliances were used. Target Electric was asked to finish up and remove himself from my house. It is my understanding that a person with 16yrs. experience would have the knowledge to take care of the cause or at least give the possible cause and solution without having to give multiple estimates. To clarify the last review of cost. The cost are not $600/hr. What was meant to be said is the cost felt was at rate of $600/hr for approx. 5hrs. of work.

Here is an itemized breakdown of all cost incurred.
              initial consultation: $285
              materials (not itemized): $760
              labor $1,850
              military disc. $105
              Total cost: $2,895

The owner of Target electric Sean McCauley was extremely professional courteous and willing to go to any length to make sure that my needs were met. As a former contractor in the business for just under 20 years. I have met a lot of hacks fly-by-nights and contractors there were just simply incapable of Performing simple tasks. I do have a future need for an electrical contractor and I will only be dealing with Target electric from now on.

Sean responded very quickly to my Yelp request and came out the same day to give me a quote.  He and his helper can out the next day and did great work on my job.  It was pretty gross work too having to rewire a sewage pump, but there were no complaints. Sean is a very nice guy to work with and very professional.

Sean is my go to electrician. We bought a fixer upper a year ago and one of the things they didn't fix was the electric. He and his team quickly spotted the problems we need to tackle.  The other electricians and companies we interviewed only wanted to charge money without an understanding of the problems.  Most important was the wiring to the oven was less than it should be creating the possibility of a fire hazard (not sure how to explain it in electrician terms). None of the other electricians spotted that problem.  Good costumer service, polite, friendly, very professionals and clean.

Bottom line is that Sean at target electric is polite, prompt, honest, and hard working. All in all, awesome!!! They provide a very competitive price (often lower than many other electricians in the area). Sean is super knowledgeable and explains the details of what he is doing along with providing options and cost effective alternatives.

So far he has installed two ceiling fans in our house.  One of those ended up being pretty complicated and he came back the next morning (unprompted) to further secure the ceiling fan and give us peace of mind that it would not fall down. He did not charge for this extra visit. Shows that he is honest and truly does excellent work. Would trust him with any minor or major electoral task in our home.

We now have an electrician we can call on a regular basis instead of shopping around constantly which can be a laborious task. Knowing that Target Electric does good work and charges a fair price is essential!!

We've used Target happily for years on our rentals and home. There's never a scheduling issue, and our homeowner clients are always satisfied.

5 Stars! Look no further these guys at Target electric are the best in San Diego! Trust me I've looked around. I had Target electric come to my rental property in San Diego to replace all my old switches, wall sockets and a breaker. they did a great job, great price and were really clean with their work. I would recommend them for any residential service or repair!!!

Steve Tuso from Target Electric recently installed two ceiling fans. I  have nothing but the highest praise for Steve and the company in general. When I discovered that the fans I had ordered online from Lowe's were back ordered to October even though the tracking system said they had been delivered, Steve guided me in selecting and securing fans locally. His extensive knowledge of the product ensured that I was able to find exactly what I wanted. He also helped with aesthetics of placement. Despite all the kerfuffle about getting fans at the last minute, he was able to get them installed in good order. In addition, the company connected me to a person who does drywall repair, a service that other electricians I had consulted could not do.

Sean came by today to fix a problem that was ongoing for a while. He got here and found it quickly, repaired that problem and gave suggestions for other issues he found. He was very professional, friendly.
I would definitely recommend his company for any of you electrical needs!

Quite simply, Sean is the go-to guy. We needed to re-permit an electrical panel upgrade from 10 years ago. Apparently the previous electrician didn't even ground the house from the street to the panel and the new building inspector insisted we install two 8'-0 copper grounds rods into the ground -- a tough job in our rocky Tierrasanta soil.

We got 5 bids and Sean was our favorite -- not the cheapest, but not nearly the most expensive either. We learned later on the hard way that you get what you pay for....

We tried the cheapest bid -- the electrician couldn't get the rod even 4 feet into the ground, stopped, and wanted us to pay him. Seriously????

We called Sean back, he was professional, got the job done quickly and well.
The inspector was very pleased with his work, and gave us a final sign-off immediately.

Guess who we're using next time?

Jackie

After doing a considerable amount of research and feeling very let down and somewhat uncomfortable with the professionals out there in the local market, I finally found Target Electric, and more specifically, the company's owner, Sean. From the moment I spoke with Sean, he made me feel confident, not only in his technical ability, but also in his ability to provide the highest quality of service for a very reasonable price.

Sean was polite, professional and courteous on the phone and went out of his way to squeeze us into his schedule on very short notice. He arrived on time and went to work immediately to ensure that we were not overcharged for any additional time on the job. I was actually away from my home when he was working (my wife and 2 year old were home at the time) and Sean called me throughout the job to give me status updates which I greatly appreciated.

When the job was complete, he called to let me know exactly what he had done and ensured that when I arrived home, I would be satisfied. I arrived home about an hour later and found that our old chandelier had been removed and the new one had been installed and the work area was spotless. The job required a fair amount of invasive work but there was no sign of drywall debris and no mess at all to speak of. Sean made quick work of the situation (a fair amount of rewiring) which several others quoted at multiple hours. Sean and Target Electric are polite, professional, affordable and beyond all else, TRUSTWORTHY. I walked away getting exactly what I had hoped for and more.

If you need any electrical work done, give Target Electric a call. You will not be disappointed.

I used Target Electrics services a few months ago as a result of a coupon I purchased through Angies List.  I Purchased approximately eleven (11) LED lights and a new dimmer switch which I needed installed.  

Since the lights were entire canister units and two of them were in a ceiling approximately 25-30 feet high I felt it necessary to get an electrician with the proper ladder to install everything.  The work was completed within the coupon time so additional charges were not needed.

The Electrician who did the work was quick, very knowledgeable and very professional.  If I have a need for other work that requires an Electrician I would definitely consider hiring them again.

I was very pleased with the work they performed.

Ben came out to my house the last couple of days and I am happy to say that he did an awesome job! My project: mount not only the speakers for my tv in the living room but also hide all the wires behind the wall.

Now, from what I understand, this is usually an easy task, but the wall that I wanted the speakers to be mounted on had very thick beams with nails everywhere and on top of that very thick insulation so that made it hard to drill in the wall to create the pathway for the speakers to go to. So it was not one of those walk in the park kind of job as I and these guys had initially anticipated.... The thing is that I am one of those anal people that wants things as perfectly done as much as possible. I also did not want any huge walls on my living room wall. Ben was all about that as well.

First day/night Ben came out, he actually didn't have proper equipment since he was in an impression that it was an easy job. Because I didn't want any big holes on my wall, and he understood that, he really did this the hard way in my opinion because he didn't have everything he needed this night. Despite that fact, he went at it for about 4-5 hours and into about 10pm. After finding that he just needs better equipment (he did everything he possibly can to work with what he had to finish the job on the same day for my convenience) we have decided to call it a night and have him come back the next day to finish.

Next night, I didn't get off work until 6pm-ish so he came out there at 7pm to accommodate my schedule and worked on it until almost midnight! He was very determined to make sure that things were done right. Long story short, he brought all the necessary equipment this time around, and even though it took much longer time than anticipated, all I cared about the whole thing was the finished product and Ben did a GREAT JOB minimizing the sizes of the holes he put on my living room wall and hiding all wires behind the wall.

Ben really is a cool dude and he really takes great pride with his work. No matter how hard the drilling was inside my wall or how difficult it was to get the wires in position where it needs to be, the most important thing is that he got it done in the end.

Thanks Ben for not only your job but the commitment you had for me in finishing the job right.

Target Electric did a fantastic job. My technician was Bill who was very knowledgeable, easy to talk with, and actually super pleasant to be around. He did a great job and he did it faster than the time he quoted me.

The reason why I am giving four stars is because I had set up an initial appointment but somehow their computer crashed and Sean was unable to make my initial appointment. I do understand those things happen but it did inconvenience me. Other than that, Sean came out, quoted me a reasonable price.

If I ever need anymore electric work done, I will definitely call these guys!!!

I've used Target Electric every time I've needed work done and I've never been disappointed. Sean was able to fit me into a busy schedule within 1 day of calling and requesting service. Bill was professional and made sure I was happy with the work before leaving, he also cleaned up after himself. I would recommend Sean and Target Electric to anybody!

We have relied on Target Electric for multiple projects at our home.   They embody what you are looking for in a services company - professional, reliable and honest.  Sean is extremely diligent in his work and will take the time to explain what options are available to you and the cost/benefits of each.  He has accepted challenging troubleshooting issues at our dated home and has always been able to resolve them.   On top of being a professional, you are obviously dealing with a likeable, quality person in Sean.  I recommend Target Electric 100% for any electrical needs you have - big or small.  You will not be disappointed.

Great service and fair pricing! I will be using them for future work.

Called in regards to an outlet not working and a outlet that needs screwed into the wall. Fist thing they advised was that there is a service call of $365.00 for all calls. I have never heard of a service call that high. After speaking with them about what if its just to replace a GFCI outlet. They then said they may go down to $185.00. At this point it seems to shady to do business with a company like this. I would not recommend this business.

You took time out of your day to help me, so of course I will return the favor to let people know how helpful you were and how much I appreciate the help.  Called because of a dead refrigerator, computer, garage door opener, and washer/dryer -- on separate circuits without tripped circuits.  Sean helped me to hunt down a GFCI that had tripped that was in line with all the other items.  Reset and everything back up with no pain or angst.  Thanks for being willing to do the over-the-phone investigation!

I called Target Electric because I needed some electrical work done for the Home Owners Association.  What I thought was serious wiring issues turned out to be some minor fixes and Sean let me know exactly what was required and finished the job on time. His recommendations for fixing/replacing our security lights were spot on.

Thanks!

They are excellent and professional. I had an outage in my upstairs bedroom and they were here within the day I called. He fixed the problem quickly and was honest and fair. I'm very impressed. Definitely recommend.

Looking for a professional electrician? Look no further, Sean at Target Electric came in the day after I called for a quote, gave me a written estimate and was on the job that following week.  We had all of our electrical plugs replaced, can lighting put in, TV wiring place in the wall and 2 breakers replaced.  Not only was his pricing competitive but him and his crew came in and were clean about their work space and got the job done in a day and half. Even my husband was impressed:) I would recommend Target Electric to anyone big job or small.

Late review from work done a few weeks ago. I called Target with a relatively small job, but it involved a special need friend that needed work done relatively quickly. Sean was very accommodating and fit us in quickly. Job completed quickly and within the quote. Felt like it was personal service from a man that cares.

Sean did an excellent job replacing my dimmable electric switch and two outdoor lights. He also offered to check our electric panel. Sean went above and beyond by thoroughly explaining what he was going to do and also answering other questions about electrical issues in the house. I would highly recommend him and will use him in the future.

Sean and Target electric did a great job repairing the breaker box on our home. He discussed the problem and repair options over the phone and was able to come out the next day d/t a cancellation. He explained what he was doing every step of the way. His phone estimate was in line with the on site estimate. The work was completed in a very professional manner. I would definitely use Target electric again.

Sean visited my home on a Saturday spent 45 mins reviewing the proposed project and was very detailed and actually listened to what I was trying to accomplish.  At the end of the inspection he then offered his ideas and we reach an affordable agreement on the project.  His juorneyman Bill was understanding and knowledgable.  I was impressed with their professionalism and quality of work.  They are not the cheapest but very reasonable. Thank you Sean for doing such a great job relocating all my electrical, audio, and cable so that I have enjoy my Bose surround sound system in my new home.

A few months back, Sean talked me through a problem with a GFCI unit over the phone, which I was then able to repair myself. I immediately made a note that this was the guy I'd be calling when I needed a more involved repair. He came in and got the job done quickly and seamlessly and quoted us some very fair prices on some potential future work we'll likely be getting done. Target Electric will definitely be who we work with if and when these repairs occur.

I set a meeting with Sean 10 days out and then I called him the night before the meeting to confirm......My contractor and I were almost at the job site when he sent a text saying that he didnt feel well. Major waste of my time.

I called Target Electric because I have a very deep, dark hall closet and needed a light socket installed.  Target came out (on time!) and did the work quickly and safely and were reasonably priced.  There was no upsell, which is very important to me.  Also, the space was left cleaner than when the electrician started!  I'll definitely use Target again!