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David and his team are very professional, they promptly managed to remedy the numerous electrical problems throughout our home using exceptional skill as well as displaying an in depth knowledge of the material that was worked on. Alvarado Electric has quickly become my primary go to for any needed electrical service, and I definitely recommend this business.

Ended up going a different vendor, however Ramon is extremely knowledgeable and reliable. We came extremely close to choosing Ramon for our job, however ended up going with someone who provided better value and had a more flexible schedule. If you're looking for a top-tier electrician, highly recommend Rampad Electric, they may not be the best value however, they are definitely worth the premium, if you need it.

I recently had my existing EV charger removed and replaced with a newer machine. My previous installation which required a receptacle showed considerable wear and tear and needed an upgrade. Edward diagnose the issue as a loose connection but more importantly pointed out that through no fault of the previous installer, EV chargers are best with their hardwired due to the heavy usage with expansion from heat/cooling through the connection. Throughout the installation, Edward was very thorough, provided detail and walk me through the entire installation. The work was and results are super, check out my pictures of the existing receptacle in my newly installed EV charger; highly recommended!

Tech came way earlier then scheduled but got the job done.

Fast communication and reliable. Thank you luis I will come back for business when needed

I have hired Carlsbad Electrical Services twice. The first time I chose them because of good Yelp reviews and because they seemed like a good match for my needs. The second time I chose them because I was so pleased with the work they did. I plan to hire them again after we pick out some lighting fixtures for our bedroom.

Let's talk about price first. This is not a low-budget electrical service. Their prices are not  bargain-basement. I've hired electricians many times in many cities over the last 45 years, and I've done my own electrical work in cities where codes permit that.  I'd rate their prices slightly higher than average across all of my experience, but well worth it. I am happy to pay fair prices for top-quality work, and their work is absolutely top quality.

One brief anecdote can illustrate why I want a master electrician and not someone who is just starting out. The first time I hired them, one of the things that I needed was to have an electrical outlet installed on the back wall of a bathroom so that I could install a Toto Washlet toilet, which needs to be plugged in. The electrician from Carlsbad Electrical Services discovered that the wall in which I wanted the outlet installed contained various pipes and older wires, and had to work to find a spot where the outlet could be put and wires run successfully to it inside the wall. He spent about half an hour exploring the inside of the wall and eventually found a location to put the new outlet that would comply with the electrical code but not threaten or damage what was already there. A less experienced electrician would have cut a hole for the outlet, discovered that there was stuff in the way, and then kludged something and maybe not even told me about it. Or maybe put the outlet in a strange place that didn't comply with the electrical code and hope I wouldn't mind.

Today's electrician didn't just have experience and skill, he had brains. As we discussed what he did today and why he did it, the logic behind his decisionmaking was quite complex and well informed. And he was very good at communicating all of this to me. He even fixed a mistake that some prior electrician had made in one room (a 15-amp receptacle on a 20-amp circuit).

I always like to hire local businesses. But I think that if I moved to Poway or Fallbrook and wanted an electrician, I would still call Carlsbad Electrical Services first (not sure they would take a job that far away).

After having another company tell me they would have someone come out for me and never showing up, I was at a loss of what to do when I contact Ochoa. It was late in the day but the woman on the phone was amazing at explaining everything to me and then getting someone to my house in the next half hour.
The technician that arrived was amazing and took care of everything so quickly and professionally that I will never use another electrician company ever again.
I cannot express how grateful I am that they were able to help me on such short notice.

I needed some electrical work done on my home prior to the close of escrow, and had no idea where to start. Based on yelp reviews and Tom's promptness and detail in response, I decided to go with Tom. I'm definitely glad I did! He was on time, professional, and polite. He was also knowledgeable and very honest in giving me his expert opinion on what needed to be done. He told me what is a safety concern/needed to be done versus what is a suggestion but not required. He offered me options that would also be cost-savings to me. Of the work that were suggestions, but not required, I felt no pressure whatsoever from him. He simply gave me the details and cost estimate of the work and told me to take my time in deciding. Overall, I had a great experience with Tom and would recommend him to anyone without hesitation!

BOTTOM LINE: IN MY OPINION, IF PRICE IS A CONSIDERATION ... GO SOMPLACE ELSE.

My original review was done before money entered the conversation. I felt obliged to update based on the  following:

Website claims free estimates. I guess the free part only starts after a $50 SERVICE CHARGE plus a  $75 TROUBLESHOOTING charge.  Charges apply to each visit.

According to CLD, a 2-phase, 100 Amp main panel circuit breaker costs around $500 + tax. I found one on Home Depot site for $66.

I had the tech unplug a circuit breaker from one line and plug it into the other. Touch time was 2 minutes (to be very generous). Charge was $189!!  I questioned the charge and was told that CLD had overhead' to cover.

I suggested cleaning corrosion off the main panel contacts and was told it could not be done. Only solution to my problem was to replace the entire panel at a price ranging from $6k to $8k.  
I later found an electrician who would clean the panel contacts for $250 and, if necessary, replace the panel for $4200.

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I was trying to get my place secure if fire hazardsfor any living being to occupy. He had other reasons other than its true your place is not to code he felt it necessary to bring in statements that had only to do with eeping myself occupied in teaching a lincensed person minutia. Like wtf who ever said my CONDO was lath and plaster? A 1969 bh building?! I just only get it if the people breaking in to my home and doing very strange things to my walls don't want any electrician to agree let alone point out the ways that people stalking and messing with permitted work  can really succeed in the way rains they tampered with your stuff in the first place.

This company is off.

In response to his lengthy response. I am glad he told me what all that mess was to correspond to all the broken windows and doors. 300 to 500 holes sometimes more than holes. Terrorizing, right?

I had a fun situation where I needed many existing outlets grounded and a few more added. Craig came over, walked the property and spent some time evaluating what I had and how to get what I wanted accomplished. He pointed out some things I was unaware of but assured me that we could work out an order or prioritization that fit my budget. That initial meeting gave me some great insight and made me familiar with what I had. He and Shane were phenomenal. They were punctual, flexible, knowledgeable, delivered great performance, and provided clear communication all the way through. They met and exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for electrical work and will be utilizing their services once again when I need it.

We were in a pinch and I saw a recommendation for Jimmy on NextDoor, so I called.  Fortunately he was free the next morning and he went to work trying to figure out our lack of power on one wall problem.  He was able to find the source of the problem and fix it for a reasonable price- we were very happy with his work and hope to hire him for some future projects.  Even my uber-picky husband was impressed.  Excellent customer service skills too!

The lady answering the phone is useless, rude and should be no where near anything to do with customer service. Xantrex said they were a warranty center, Xantrex also said they were in Carmichael, CA. These people are not. Aside from being rude they are running a scam with were they are located.

When calling Xantrex, Xantrex was great. Xantrex is pushing a fast return for us. By sending it back to the factory. As a small business we try to do all the business we can with other small businesses. Businesses with this attitude don't deserve your support. Joan is not nice or helpful.

Joan cost them our business

Doug did a great job! He responded to my request for a quote right away, he showed up on time, and did an excelent job. He was polite, professional, knowledgable, and fast. I will definitely keep his number for future jobs and will not hesitate to refer friends and family.

They do nice work, but charge a $30 service fee in addition to the hourly charge.  does this seem reasonable?

I have used them twice. Once to replace a ceiling fan with a pendant light and the installation of track lighting. The latter was installed in a very high stairwell. They did an excellent job on both of the projects. Recommend without hesitation.

I highly recommend David and his team.  They were highly responsive and professional.  Their work was impeccable.  David is extremely knowledgeable and a pleasure to work with.

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