Target Electric & Solar

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

Proudly serving San Diego for any and all electrical needs, Target Electric delivers unmatched electrical service and installations for commercial/industrial and residential. New service and service upgrades, power, lighting, voice, data, fire alarms, are just some of the services we offer. You can count on Target Electric to be reliable, safe, and clean. Since electrical problems can arise at the most inconvenient times, we are available with emergency services 24/7. Award Winning.

Business highlights

16 years of trusted experience
LGBTQ+ Friendly
Se Habla Español
Family Owned & Operated
Emergency Services Offered
Eco Friendly

Services we offer

Panel and lighting upgrades, new construction, led, re-wires and code violation work, control panel wiring, ballast replacement, ceiling fan installations, led recessed lighting, grounding installations, outlets, GFCIS, AFCIS, wiring for heating, air conditioning, swimming pools & jacuzzi system wiring, main electrical panel upgrades, solar

Services we don't offer

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Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

10%

Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Our Recent Projects


Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9281 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
90%
4
6%
3
2%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 51-75 of 281 reviews

Sharon V.
11/2017
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Quoted $250 to $350 for the job. Billed me $499, but settled for $389. The worker took 5 hours to complete the job which I'm told should have been done in 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
Description of Work: Provided electricity outside for irrigation system

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

$389

Steve S.
11/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Jim from Target Electric was terrific--he worked diligently, explained what he was doing as he went along, and he offered different options for addressing the problem.
Description of Work: Trouble shoot electrical outlets that stopped working.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$910

Kevin S.
10/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
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!
Description of Work: Had an intermittent electrical problem

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$245

Kyle C.
10/2017
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Showed up on time good professionalism and fixed the problem. However I felt the Charge for one and a half hours of work for $390 was too high. That was only for labor. As I supplied the parts I would hire them again but first I would get an estimate exactly how much it would cost. I believe their house call was $250 just to show up at your door.
Description of Work: electrical panel work, main circuit breaker blew ,shut off street power and replace hundred amp breaker

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Sue M.
10/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
I misunderstood the offer. I thought they would change out 4-6 recessed can lights. It was only one light for $99. So they explained to me what the offer was. They changed out the one light fixture for me. I already had the can light fixtures, so I changed out the rest after I watched the electrician change out one for me. He was very nice & helpful. If I needed their services for something else I wouldn't hesitate to get an estimate.
Description of Work: Changed out one recessed old fashioned can light to an updated led one.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nick G.
08/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Sean is literally the Wikipedia of electrical knowledge. You ask him a question and he gives you every detail of the job. He gives you both the technical side of the job as well as the common terminology which helps you understand what he is going to do. He prices his jobs very competitively and he aims to please. He gives you every scenario of what he can do as well as less expensive options to save you money (without compromising quality work). Sean holds himself and his company to the utmost highest levels of customer satisfaction. His follow through and customer service make Target Electric stand out amongst other contractors in the electrician field.
Description of Work: Flood light installation, 2 different wires de-energized (including one 50 amp wire) and an extension of one light circuit to add new lighting sconce. Installed new GFCI outlet and box on outdoor on an outdoor outlet, including bubble cover.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Target Electric & Solar
Thank you [Member Name Removed] for the great feedback, keep us in mind for any future electrical projects we really appreciate the work and opportunity. Sean

Dago A.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went really well, Sean provided me some insight in to what I should think about over the phone. The installation went very well and he explained everything he was going to do before he started. This saved me about $200 up front by finding the best priced charger for me car.
Description of Work: I needed a new 220v line for a new car charger for my new EV.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

ANN R.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
From my first interaction on the phone with Sean at Target Electric, I knew I'd made the right choice in calling this company. After I'd described the problem, he told me that sometimes a service call wouldn't be needed if I he could walk me through testing the GFCI's in the house, as occasionally, my problem could be solved by just re-setting a tripped breaker. We tried that, but to no avail. The issue would turn out to be more complicated than that. An appointment was made for a service call and Sean got to the root of the problem, finding the culprit and replacing a worn-out breaker in a rather obscure place in the house. He was professional, knowledgeable, offered excellent customer service and was super responsive. I would be confident in placing all of any future electrical needs in Target Electric's hands.
Description of Work: The electrical outlets in several locations in the house had stopped working because they weren't getting power. An electrician was needed in order to determine the source of the problem and to fix it.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Julia G B.
07/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very well. I would recommend Sean for any job a household electrician would do, He's prompt, courteous, and honest.
Description of Work: Replacing an outdoor outlet that kept shorting out

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BARBARA S.
05/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Easy. Sean did a great job and I will hire his company again to upgrade all my electrical in the house.
Description of Work: Outdoor electrical plug needed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

matt K.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Just purchased my home and came across several outlets around the house not working. One of the outlets I checked had burn marks and a melted cap, so I acquiesced to a professional to check my electrical system for potential hazards. Sean, the owner, was able to make it the same day, as I called early, so I was able to fit in his schedule. He was as professional as you can ask for. He was polite, and explained what was happening throughout. Will use him again when I need additional electrical work.
Description of Work: Outlets in my house replaced.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

David H.
05/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything went smoothly. In and out very quickly. Cleaned up after.
Description of Work: Install electrical outlet for new dishwasher

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nadya B.
04/2017
5.0
ceiling fans
  + -1 more
He was super polite, punctual, and explained the details of the job. Presented multiple options for lighting and wiring to the existing switch in the room.also ended up coming back the next day to secure the fan in the ceiling with multiple 2x4s because our joists were not all in the right places to provide adequate support for the fan. This second part was free of charge. Gives me peace of mind knowing he went above and beyond to provide great service and didn't try to change the price after initially quoting. Also shows he is a creative electrician who can still accomplish the tasks despite obstacles
Description of Work: Sean installed a ceiling fan in one of our bedrooms where there had not been any fans or boxes. He ran wiring to a wall switch and ended up having to deal with cutting through two layers of plaster and one layer of drywall that makes up one of the walls of our house..

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$400

Bob M.
04/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Sean went out there first, called me long-distance, gave a price -- $855.00 -- bought materials at Home Depot plus parabolic lenses ($85 more). Offered to install at no charge but found a problem with old materials. Recommended I contact a handyman and gave me language to use to describe the problem. Would hire again.
Description of Work: I own a condo in El cajon occupied by two handicapped people. Wanted to replace fluorescent lights within a drop-down ceiling.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$940

Nathaniel P.
04/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting, ceiling fans
  + 1 more
Sean gave me all details and information that was needed on the job. Gave me options and deferred to my opinions. Very professional and mindful of neighbors and area. Got into small tiff with his other journeyman but he was just warning his journeyman of possible damage or carelessness. Overall great guy and can do attitude. Will hire again if needed.
Description of Work: Condo electric panel upgrade. Relocated by flipping panel from bedroom to hallway. Also added ceiling fan in living room, no bracket, and update switch from outlet to fan/lights.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

Michael I.
03/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very smooth, no problems. Sean was a very pleasant and professional electrician. He was very careful not to track dirt into the house and did a great clean up job when finished.
Description of Work: Installed an outdoor electric outlet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Stephen B.
03/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They found the issue and fixed it. They did recommend some things that we will be doing in the future. I found them on Angie's List. I read the reviews and get a feeling for which one I like. I have not had a bad one from Angie's List. I would absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: They went to my mom's house to check a circuit problem and checked the entire circuit box.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$185

Jeanne B.
03/2017
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Sean was able to figure out what was wrong with our ceiling fan, and he had it working in no time. With new smoke detectors and a working fan, we are extremely happy. The service we received was professional and thorough. Sean was great at explaining our choices on the repair, and we feel completely satisfied with his work. I am so glad we found a great electrician, and the price was excellent, too. We will use him again for our electrical repairs. P.S. He's super nice, too!
Description of Work: Ceiling fan wouldn't work and we needed smoke detectors installed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$285

peter P.
03/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They are very good. He is a terrific guy. it is a little operation, but he and his wife is very attentive. We are still working with them. He is going to continue doing work for us. It is going to be done in stages. I am going to keep using him. He came within a few days after I bought it, so it was fine. I would say an A.
Description of Work: Electrical box instillation.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

Cynthia N.
03/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I could not have found a nicer, sharper person to help me with the electrical problem. He came almost immediately and got my house back to normal. He also explained a lot of the finer points of breakers and electrical circuits. I would say that he went over and above in his helpfulness. I will definitely call him again. Cindy Newsome
Description of Work: Half of my home's electricity had gone out, including my heating. I very much needed to get the whole house up and running again. I had worked on the breaker in the switch box, but accomplished nothing. So I called Sean McAuley at Target Electric.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Robert G.
02/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The provider did an excellent job. Explained everything clearly and was very polite.
Description of Work: The provider did a labeling of the electrical panel and some installation and upgrade of my electrical outlets.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Nancy C.
02/2017
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great job. Sean was responsive, courteous, and proficient.
Description of Work: Replace bathroom wall-mounted light fixture

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

sharon S.
02/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Great service. Knowledgeable, professional, prompt and friendly. Would hire again.
Description of Work: Installed electric outlet outside on balcony.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$95

jason H.
01/2017
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
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. Furthermore, the work completed was at a rate of $600/hour with minimal cost to materials.
Description of Work: upgrade

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
4.0

$2,895

Response from Target Electric & Solar
We are very sorry for any misunderstanding or problem with the price of the accepted estimate. We where hired to do a certain scope of work that was done professionally and completed up to code and as described in our quote. The quote was accepted 8 days prior to start. You did not have to accept the estimate. The home had major problems due to incorrect wiring and unlicensed electrical work in almost every room and a main panel. You had substantially more work needed as explained in detail on original diagnostic visit. You requested a quote to replace your old Federal Pacific sub panel and I explained in detail that scope of work would most likely not fix your lighting problems but, could not be determined considering the extensive work done by yourself on the electrical throughout the home. We discussed the load center however was a safety issue and had exceeded its life span and was agreed to replace and relocate all circuits to a newer panel. The lighting still had problems from unlicensed work after my install. I tried to offer my extensive help. I offered you an hourly rate until the other unrelated issues where fixed. Because your frustration I offered you 2 free hours of repairs to help. Doing your own wiring and major electrical panel upgrade work yourself is not recommended and will result in many problems. You can call me if you still need assistance in fixing things. I worked 2 full days on this job and completed. $780 was material purchases. total was $2500 that's not $600 per hour The price was more than fair. The work I did was a major safety upgrade from your original situation and I was there on time both visits and stayed all day and would have stayed longer. Communication broke down with you after hearing the reality that you had many more issues stemming from doing your own work that had a price to fix. Once again we are sorry for any misunderstanding and feel free to call us. We are always here to help our clients no matter what the situation. . Thank you.

Gary G.
01/2017
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They are reliable, good communication, and good workmanship
Description of Work: They installed an outside plug as part of an Angies List coupon offer. They also replaced the switch for a ceiling fan. They were fast, clean and professional. The pricing was average or a little higher but quality.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Contact information

5638 Lake Murray Blvd Suite 517, La Mesa, CA 91942

http://www.targetelectric.biz

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM


Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
934530
Trade License Locale
CA
Trade License Authority
California Contractors State License Board
Trade License Expiration
11/30/2025

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
Yes
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
TV Service - Satellite,
Phone Wiring,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
TV Service - Cable,
Solar Panels,
Computer Repair

FAQ

Target Electric & Solar is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Target Electric & Solar accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Target Electric & Solar offers free project estimates.
Yes, Target Electric & Solar offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Target Electric & Solar does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Target Electric & Solar offers emergency services.
Yes, Target Electric & Solar offers warranties.
Target Electric & Solar offers the following services: Panel and lighting upgrades, new construction, led, re-wires and code violation work, control panel wiring, ballast replacement, ceiling fan installations, led recessed lighting, grounding installations, outlets, GFCIS, AFCIS, wiring for heating, air conditioning, swimming pools & jacuzzi system wiring, main electrical panel upgrades, solar
Ask for details

Contact information

5638 Lake Murray Blvd Suite 517, La Mesa, CA 91942

http://www.targetelectric.biz

Service hours

Sunday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM