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Target Electric & Solar

4.89(
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Target Electric & Solar

4.89(
263
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Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
16 years of experience

Target Electric located in the heart of beautiful San Diego provides 24/7 emergency service and repairs, knob and tube rewires, service panel replacements, and EV chargers and all electrical services serving All San Diego County and Cities including the Metro area. We pride ourselves emphasizing on integrity and honesty before salesmanship and delivering high-quality electrical solutions tailored to our residential and commercial clients' specific needs. Quality and reliability you can trust!

"Excellent work on the flood lights and remote switches."

Chris S on February 2025

Target Electric located in the heart of beautiful San Diego provides 24/7 emergency service and repairs, knob and tube rewires, service panel replacements, and EV chargers and all electrical services serving All San Diego County and Cities including the Metro area. We pride ourselves emphasizing on integrity and honesty before salesmanship and delivering high-quality electrical solutions tailored to our residential and commercial clients' specific needs. Quality and reliability you can trust!

"Excellent work on the flood lights and remote switches."

Chris S on February 2025

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MJ Electric

4.80(
316
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MJ Electric

4.80(
316
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
Free onsite estimate

MJ Electric is a Full Service Residential Electrical service and repair company serving all of San Diego. We Can Fix Any Electrical Issue Involving Your Home or office. Owner Roque Jaime is a Master Electrician With Over 10 Years of Trouble Shooting and Installation Experience. We Use Only the Best Materials Available and Never Cut Corners While Working on Your Home. We Are Fully Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

"Highly recommend MJ ELECTRIC. Roque came to our house. We explained to him what we wanted. He gave us the options. Work started when we requested. Mario and Michael came out and were very knowledgeable, professional and respected our home. The kitchen wiring upgrade was completed in 3 days. The County came out and the inspection passed with flying colors. Great company, super employees."

Paul C on September 2025

MJ Electric is a Full Service Residential Electrical service and repair company serving all of San Diego. We Can Fix Any Electrical Issue Involving Your Home or office. Owner Roque Jaime is a Master Electrician With Over 10 Years of Trouble Shooting and Installation Experience. We Use Only the Best Materials Available and Never Cut Corners While Working on Your Home. We Are Fully Licensed, Bonded and Insured.

"Highly recommend MJ ELECTRIC. Roque came to our house. We explained to him what we wanted. He gave us the options. Work started when we requested. Mario and Michael came out and were very knowledgeable, professional and respected our home. The kitchen wiring upgrade was completed in 3 days. The County came out and the inspection passed with flying colors. Great company, super employees."

Paul C on September 2025

Fahr Electric Inc

4.85(
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Fahr Electric Inc

4.85(
13
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
14 years of experience

Fahr Electric Inc is your go-to electrical service provider in San Diego. We specialize in all electrical needs for both residential and commercial properties. From appliance installation to wiring, our experienced team is here to assist you. Contact us today for reliable and professional service.

"They arrived on time, answered all my questions, and their pricing was reasonable. I’ll definitely be using them again for any electrical needs or repairs in the future."

Timothy V on June 2025

Fahr Electric Inc is your go-to electrical service provider in San Diego. We specialize in all electrical needs for both residential and commercial properties. From appliance installation to wiring, our experienced team is here to assist you. Contact us today for reliable and professional service.

"They arrived on time, answered all my questions, and their pricing was reasonable. I’ll definitely be using them again for any electrical needs or repairs in the future."

Timothy V on June 2025

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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
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Prosper Construction Development, Inc.

4.88(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships, and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Fast response and clear communication throughout the process."

Marco T on April 2025

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Walter Electric

5.00(
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Walter Electric

5.00(
12
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

Over 20 years of experience in the San Diego residential market. My passion is helping homeowners create the 'perfect feel' to their home through creative lighting and electrical solutions. I work closely with homeowners to find out their particular 'style' as well as budget, and then bring my considerable expertise to finding the best value-conscious solutions. I am an expert in trouble-shooting electrical issues, and will give you an accurate estimate of expected costs before beginning work. I have experience in all phases of electrical work including ground-up whole house, remodel, kitchens and baths, electrical panel trouble-shooting and replacement; as well as energy-efficient lighting and "smart home" solutions; and also commercial repairs. I look forward to helping you with your electrical needs! walter-electric.com

"Excellent job and reliable workmanship from the owner / electrician! Offered great advice when needed, completed the work on time and efficiently. Will definitely use Walter Electric again!"

Mark B on March 2025

Over 20 years of experience in the San Diego residential market. My passion is helping homeowners create the 'perfect feel' to their home through creative lighting and electrical solutions. I work closely with homeowners to find out their particular 'style' as well as budget, and then bring my considerable expertise to finding the best value-conscious solutions. I am an expert in trouble-shooting electrical issues, and will give you an accurate estimate of expected costs before beginning work. I have experience in all phases of electrical work including ground-up whole house, remodel, kitchens and baths, electrical panel trouble-shooting and replacement; as well as energy-efficient lighting and "smart home" solutions; and also commercial repairs. I look forward to helping you with your electrical needs! walter-electric.com

"Excellent job and reliable workmanship from the owner / electrician! Offered great advice when needed, completed the work on time and efficiently. Will definitely use Walter Electric again!"

Mark B on March 2025

Telelink Business Telephone Systems

4.58(
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Telelink Business Telephone Systems

4.58(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
44 years of experience

Since its inception in 1981, Telelink has grown from an idea to a multi-regional interconnect company with over five thousand customers throughout the West Coast and Sacramento. Telelink is one of the most respected telecommunications installation and service firms in the Western United States. We are not in business to just sell telephones; We would like to be your communications specialist. Telelink's employees have built a reputation for being detail oriented, innovative, and consistently pushing the technology barrier.

"Very happy"

jim B on July 2019

Since its inception in 1981, Telelink has grown from an idea to a multi-regional interconnect company with over five thousand customers throughout the West Coast and Sacramento. Telelink is one of the most respected telecommunications installation and service firms in the Western United States. We are not in business to just sell telephones; We would like to be your communications specialist. Telelink's employees have built a reputation for being detail oriented, innovative, and consistently pushing the technology barrier.

"Very happy"

jim B on July 2019

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Right Way Lighting

4.99(
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Right Way Lighting

4.99(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Right Way Lighting is a fully licensed electrical company that specializes in recessed light installation and kitchen lighting remodels. All installations conveniently include any necessary drywall repair, texture and surface is left ready for paint. Most installations can be completed in just one day and are dust free. While specializing in recessed light installation and kitchen lighting remodels, Right Way Lighting also installs: Ceiling Fans, Chandeliers, Pendant Lights, Sconces, Dimmers, Switches, Outlets Right Way Lighting, was formerly known as Final Touch Ceilings. Initially, the services offered were acoustic removal, re-texture and recessed light installation. However, the business evolved and grew to focus on recessed light installation and kitchen lighting remodels.

"Texture, paint ceilings and install recessed lighting in every room of our home."

William S on June 2020

Right Way Lighting is a fully licensed electrical company that specializes in recessed light installation and kitchen lighting remodels. All installations conveniently include any necessary drywall repair, texture and surface is left ready for paint. Most installations can be completed in just one day and are dust free. While specializing in recessed light installation and kitchen lighting remodels, Right Way Lighting also installs: Ceiling Fans, Chandeliers, Pendant Lights, Sconces, Dimmers, Switches, Outlets Right Way Lighting, was formerly known as Final Touch Ceilings. Initially, the services offered were acoustic removal, re-texture and recessed light installation. However, the business evolved and grew to focus on recessed light installation and kitchen lighting remodels.

"Texture, paint ceilings and install recessed lighting in every room of our home."

William S on June 2020

Accurate Irrigation and Lighting Service

4.91(
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Accurate Irrigation and Lighting Service

4.91(
104
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers

30 year experience specializing in retro-fitting conventional irrigation systems to drip systems to conserve water. Fine-tuning your existing irrigation system/low voltage lighting systems to run as new.

"Unfortunately, this was the second contractor I asked to work on this job and it still leaks. Tom was professional -until the end result- and recommended a plumber to fix what he was unable to but that didn’t work out. After I asked him to solve it he just said that he couldn’t. This took over 4 months of my time as well. Very dissatisfied."

Joe M on January 2020

30 year experience specializing in retro-fitting conventional irrigation systems to drip systems to conserve water. Fine-tuning your existing irrigation system/low voltage lighting systems to run as new.

"Unfortunately, this was the second contractor I asked to work on this job and it still leaks. Tom was professional -until the end result- and recommended a plumber to fix what he was unable to but that didn’t work out. After I asked him to solve it he just said that he couldn’t. This took over 4 months of my time as well. Very dissatisfied."

Joe M on January 2020

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AC/DC Electric Group Inc

5.00(
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AC/DC Electric Group Inc

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

AC/DC Electric Group, Inc. offers professional electrical services for homes and businesses at affordable rates.License # 859179. Your local, friendly, expert neighborhood electrician, cost is determined by the job. We can fix any electrical issue in your home or business. We are, bonded and insured.

AC/DC Electric Group, Inc. offers professional electrical services for homes and businesses at affordable rates.License # 859179. Your local, friendly, expert neighborhood electrician, cost is determined by the job. We can fix any electrical issue in your home or business. We are, bonded and insured.

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JC Landworks

4.96(
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JC Landworks

4.96(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers

Veteran owned company I've been a U.S. Marine and lifelong contractor help you make the right decision and potentially save you thousands at the same time! Hero Certified Contractor

"Jesus and his team transformed our yard into a beautiful work of art. They showed up early, worked all day, and were very pleasant to deal with."

Regina M on September 2023

Veteran owned company I've been a U.S. Marine and lifelong contractor help you make the right decision and potentially save you thousands at the same time! Hero Certified Contractor

"Jesus and his team transformed our yard into a beautiful work of art. They showed up early, worked all day, and were very pleasant to deal with."

Regina M on September 2023

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Costs range from $500 to $2,500, depending on generator type and installation complexity.

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

The typical cost of a home generator is around $5,000, but prices range from $400 up to $13,000, depending on a few factors. The most significant cost factor is the generator size, as larger generators that can support more square footage usually cost more. You can install an emergency backup generator for between $500 and $2,000 or a partial-home generator for between $2,000 and $6,500. Whole-home generators usually total between $5,000 and $13,000, with some models climbing as high as $18,000.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

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