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Knutson Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Ceiling Fans,

About us

From electrical wiring to phone and data cabling, the electrical contractors at Knutson Electric are your professionals for complete electric service. Electricians in San Diego for 30 years, our team is your answer for full-service repairs, maintenance, and installation.

Business highlights

22 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Electrical Contractor Services, Residential Electrician, Commercial Electrician, Electrical Panel Upgrade, Phone and Cable Lines, Landscape Lighting

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Senior Discount

5%



Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.926 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
92%
4
4%
3
4%
2
0%
1
0%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Showing 1-25 of 26 reviews

Lauren P.
06/2015
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We contacted Knutson Electric on Monday. We inquired about having an electrician come out to install a new electrical outlet in our kitchen for a new dishwasher. They told my husband they did not make calls on the weekend so my husband told them he'd have to check with my schedule during the week to set a time. He called back the next day and attempted to schedule service. They told him the electrician would have to call him back. It's been over three days without a call back.
Description of Work: Attempted to have electrical outlet installed.

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

$200

Response from Knutson Electric
It has been a very busy week at Knutson Electric. I am in the process of hiring a receptionist, call center to handle the hundreds of calls we get every week. We were out of town working in Yuma AZ for 3 days this week. yes we are having growing pains, sorry your experience was unsatisfactory. I am hiring more help Monday morning, this is a process so please bear with me. . Thanks for calling Knutson Electric, Terry Knutson Residential & Commercial Lighting Specialists 1455 Cactusridge St San Diego CA 92105 619-788-6467 619-955-8434 fax terry@knutsonelectricsd.com

Melissa M.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Terry and his assistant kept us up to date with their arrival at our home (he was early), as well as the work as it was being completed. No issues Very straight forward.
Description of Work: We needed CAT-5 wiring run from our telephone box through the garage/firewall into our familyroom.

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
$180

Karleen W.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown

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

Noah L.
03/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Wow! I was very impressed with the services provided by Knutson. I am somewhat new to the area and had some electrical work that needed to be done and I had no idea where to turn. After looking online I came across Knutson. I gave them a call and got through to a technician right away. He took my information down and said he could have an electrician at my house at 9am the next morning. The nice man showed up right on time and I showed him exactly which lights I needed re-wired and he got right to work without hesitating. I had nothing better to do so I asked if I could watch and he said that would be fine and even explained what he was doing so I learned a few interesting new things in the process. I am sure Knutson is doing great if all of their technicians were this professional and friendly. After completing their work, everything works great and I have had no more problems with my lights. I would recommend them to anyone.
Description of Work: Fixed 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
$250

Patti S.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were professional, punctual and they did good work. I would recommend them.
Description of Work: Knutson Electric installed an over-the-range microwave and replaced a number of electrical outlets for me.

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
$850

France N S.
10/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
From calling and making an appointment with Terry to the time he and his worker left everything went great. I mentioned that I had flickering lights and wanted to have this issue checked out. They arrived at the house on time and proceeded to check every outlet and switch by process of elimination ( removing each faceplate and physically looking at each receptacle) . They found a couple of loose wires, tightened them. I asked them to check the connection from the power pole to the house, up on the roof he went, assured me all was properly connected. They also corrected some "weird" wiring done by the previous owner in the garage. When the work was done, Terry gave me the invoice.....2 guys X 2 hours only $155 WOW! Very satisfied customer, thank you. Will call for any other electrical problems.
Description of Work: Checked for faulty or loose wiring.

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
$155

James B.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Great responsiveness on the initial phone call and on day of service. Job came in under the estimate and was done to our complete satisfaction. I would not hesitate to use Knutson Electric in the future.
Description of Work: install chandelier and cut in switch

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
$130

Victor E.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Hard to imagine a better experience. Monday AM - Invited the vendor to bid on the project Monday PM - Personal visit to discuss the specification - look at the job site Monday PM - Received written estimate Tuesday AM - Estimate accepted... job awarded Thursday PM - Installation exactly as agreed I have since taken possession of the car and it charges perfectly.
Description of Work: Wired a 240W - 40 Amp outlet from my fuse box to the back of my garage for a electric car charger

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
$450

Robert D.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Showed up on time, completed job quickly, results were perfect, and they were extremely pleasant. I highly recommend Knutson and will call them for all future electrical needs.
Description of Work: Installed 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
$140

Cynthia S.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went great and they did a great job. They worked quickly and it was fine.
Description of Work: I purchased a "Big Deal" from Knutson Electric, but I ended up spending more because they had to do a little bit extra work. They brought an outlet out to my exterior wall and also provided me with an outlet on the inside of the wall as well.

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
$200

Annie B.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The owner was quick to contact me when I made my purchase through Angie's List. He sent an employee out to do the installation and everything was done very professionally and smoothly. Both the owner and the installer were very friendly and professional.
Description of Work: An employee installed two electrical outlets on opposite sides of the house on exterior wall.s

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Response from Knutson Electric
Thanks for your purchase. Did you mean to give us a C on price. This price is at my cost, without really any profit. This would normally be at least $150 each. Factor in travel and fuel and wages and I think this was a very fair price. Terry Knutson- Owner

Susan C.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I took advantage of the Big Deal to have Knutson Electric install two electrical out boxes . I called and made an appointment which was set up in a timely manner. The electrician that performed the job was very curtious, and helpful with moving the items out of the way to make way for them to do the job. When finished he put everything back in place and left the job site clean and orderly. I am very pleased with the job and if I ever need electrical help again I won't hesitate to call Knutson Electric to help me out. Thanks for such a great job! Susan
Description of Work: I had two outside electrical boxes installed on my home. One on the side of the house the other on the front of the house. Both were placed in great locations, out of sight, but attainable access.

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
$250

Doreen B.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I first called Knutson Electric mid February to schedule the installation of an outside electrical outlet. We set up a time and date but at the last minute, my schedule changed. Terry Knutson was extremely professional and accommodating. My schedule freed up for this week and when I contacted him again, although he was very busy, he made the time to fit me in. Ryan was here within the timeframe for the appointment. He was professional, friendly, and knew what he was doing. In a very short time, I had an installed outdoor outlet. He was also meticulous about cleaning up when he was done. Overall, this was a wonderfully positive experience and I would not hesitate to use Knutson Electric in the future.
Description of Work: The service I contracted for was the installation of an outdoor electrical 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
$125

Diana L.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
,
Description of Work: I had a short in an outside electrical line that served four outlets. Mr. Knutson replied promptly to my afternoon call, replaced a faulty breaker switch, crawled under the house (even though he had not brought his protective coveralls) , braving possible rodents and arachnids, fixed the two outlets there and identified the probable further source of the short in an underground line that I needed to dig up. Days later, when I had done that, he returned with a helper, found the cause of the short in the line and told me the various ways of fixing it, I decided on one, and he and his mate set to it and fixed the line and outlets. They cleaned up, presented a reasonable bill and left. Knutson provides friendly professionals who charge a fair price for good work.

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
$170

Jon N.
03/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
On Sunday afternoon, I started to self install three bathroom vanity lights that I bought from Amazon. Extra strange looking wires that I didn't recognize started showing up from behind the wall. Not wanting to jolt myself into the afterlife, I called Knutson Electric Sunday evening and left a message to see if I could be worked in sometime this week. Terry returned my call first thing Monday morning. He had another job that day and wasn't sure if he could squeeze me in so he tried to talk me through the job over the phone. Terry's instructions were clear and concise, but I didn't want to mess with it. He then offered to work me into his busy schedule that afternoon. He and his co-worker showed up around 4pm and finished by 5:30pm. They installed the lights quickly and efficiently, and corrected the uneven mount from before. They did a beautiful job. No muss, no fuss. Great experience!
Description of Work: Installation of 3 bathroom vanity 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
$150

Linda R.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: At night, the electricity when off in the upstairs external walls and in one of the bedrooms. We checked the circuits at the main box but did not switched on/off the circuits at the main box but did not The faucet burst on Christmas Eve, so this was messy work in very cold weather. They were hampered a bit when my dog jumped in their hole to try to bury a chicken leg. They were prompt, cheerful & courteous (they even disposed of the chicken leg for me). They kept the dirt on a tarp and completely and tidily replaced it afterward. I've used this company repeatedly, which happens when you have a 50-year-old house, and they've always gone above and beyond. They warranty their work and nothing has ever gone wrong. On previous jobs, I've pulled the "while you're here, could you look at this, too?" bit. They've done so if their schedule allows, but sometimes said they couldn't, which shows me they respect the customers who are after me.

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

richard B.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
tMr. Knutson and his assistant showed up on time and completed a professional job within the time he had estimated. No muss (on completion of the interior work a shop-vac was brought in for complete clean-up - the mark of a good contractor) no fuss and a very satisfied customer.
Description of Work: Install an outdoor electrical outlet.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200

Gary G.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
perfect. rare but true.
Description of Work: These guys were fantastic. They called, made appt, and showed up on time, and Bam!... hustled around untill it was done... They even fixed a bad switch for free! I highly recommend them!

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
$250

Lorna B.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This company is wonderful. Very friendly, professional, and they know their profession. I will definitely use them again. They came in did what needed to be done in a fast and efficient manner. They advised us step by step what they were doing.
Description of Work: Full panel upgrade and rewire of house.

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
$6,000

Nancy and Mark M.
10/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We have had Knutson Electric out several times to do work at our home and in our business. They always provide excellent service making one feel comfortable about having their techs in your home. Their expertise, integrity, knowledge and friendliness keep me coming back to them anytime I have an electrical need.
Description of Work: Rewired entire office, making us internet compatible ready. They have also done small jobs at our home like changing out switches.

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

KAM M.
08/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I placed a call for help this morning and they were here within a few hours. The problem was quickly detected and resolved. Both electricians were polite and professional. Everything is working perfectly and I am very happy with the result.
Description of Work: Located and replaced faulty socket to restore electricity

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
$75

ANDREW S.
07/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He knows the business, he is a top notch electrician.
Description of Work: Knutson Electric has done work for us several times. He was last here for rewiring a light installation.

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
$3,000

BARBARA T.
12/2009
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Technically it was all real good, except that they didn?t do quite a bit of plaster repair. I was told that they were going to create that damage and they don?t do it. So I went in with my eyes open and understood that. They were very courteous and prompt. They did good work. I would use them again in future if needed.
Description of Work: Knutson Electric put in a bathroom heater exhaust and another wall table outlet in early November. They also put in a new circuit for that unit.

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
$500

MARK AND NANCY M.
06/2009
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The services was excellent overall- they are a professional , licensed company, I have used Terry on all of our rental properties he is the best electrician I have come across. I am very pleased with the work he does.
Description of Work: Terry installed lighting in our kitchen and did some trouble shooting on an electric problem we had

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
$650

Robert W.
02/2008
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
I learned about Knutson Electric from other contractors that belong to Business to Business Connection in San Diego. I have probably used 10 different contractors in an extensive home remodel. Terry and his assistant Gabriel have been very professional and did quality work. They have been flexible when additional work was ordered. I could not be happier with their pleasant attitude and how well they worked with the other contractors. I cannot imagine using another electrician now that I have used Knutson Electric for out remodel.
Description of Work: Terry Knutson wired 3 ceiling fans, installed 6 kitchen lights, installed a new electric panel and subpanel. He installed 2 outside electric plugs and 8 lights. He installed a 36" above the range microwave. He replaced all the electric plugs in the house and installed 6 additional outlets.

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
$6,807
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    • 2

Contact information

1455 Cactusridge St, San Diego, CA 92105

http://electrical-contractors-san-diego.cali-biz.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

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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Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Ceiling Fans,
Landscaping - Lighting,
Phone Wiring

FAQ

Knutson Electric is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

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: Closed

Knutson Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
No, Knutson Electric does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Knutson Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Knutson Electric does not offer a senior discount.
No, Knutson Electric does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Knutson Electric offers warranties.
Knutson Electric offers the following services: Electrical Contractor Services, Residential Electrician, Commercial Electrician, Electrical Panel Upgrade, Phone and Cable Lines, Landscape Lighting

Contact information

1455 Cactusridge St, San Diego, CA 92105

http://electrical-contractors-san-diego.cali-biz.com/

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
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:
Closed