James did an awesome job. He didn't leave until he fixed the electrical issue. He was so professional and super reliable. I highly recommend him for any jobs but specially during an emergency. Honest, resourceful, and smart. Thank you so much! read more

I contacted customer electric Sd to figure out an electrical problem on a newer air hockey table. James freely admitted that he wasn't sure what the problem was, but would come by and look at free of charge. Most of the other people I contacted really wouldn't give us the time of day, so I appreciated his at least coming by to check. It turned out to be an easy cord fix. He charged us his hourly rate and then gave us a $10 discount. I had family coming into town, so it was nice to have the table up and running. I appreciated the quick and timely service. read more

James and his crew are awesome!!! If I was going to detail all that went well it would take several pages. James is easy-going, extremely professional, personable, and very honest. I will definitely have James and his team come back to my home again. They installed recessed lighting in all my rooms in less than originally thought. Everything was meticulously planned and carried out accordingly. My wife and I couldn't be happier. read more

Late on a Friday afternoon, I asked if they could come and check out an outlet for safety reasons. With no hesitation, they came out within the hour and switched out the necessary parts. Their prices were even the cheapest out of everyone I requested quotes from. I definitely appreciate their customer service, professionalism, and work. I highly recommend them. read more

James and team did a really good job for a really great price. They swapped a number of outlets, switches, and got fans working correctly. The wore masks and shoe covers as standard practice. They were very quick and everything works. I would recommend and will use them in the future. read more

Excellent service, highly professional, and very friendly. James and Carlos did an awesome job! They put down floor protectors and covered up the furniture to ensure there was no mess. They professional installed a new ceiling fan a condo and repaired all the drywall after running the wire. What a difference it makes! They had the best prices at well. Will definitely use their services again! read more

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James was the absolute best. He was quick to respond, did an excellent job, and was very easy to work with. We needed a number of items updated in our 1960s home (which hasn't had many updates done to electric). James did a great job with the updates we requested, including running out to pick up the exact parts we needed. His pricing is competitive and we are extremely happy with the work. We'll definitely be using Custom Electric again if we have any electrical needs. read more

I highly recommend Custom Electric SD for any electrical needs. James responded to my request for a visit within minutes and was extremely professional. His estimate was competitive with others I received, but I was sold based on James taking the time to explain the ins and outs of the project and what would work best for my house. He and his team showed up on time and took care to protect my hardwood floors and furniture from any damage. They were able to install 16 4" recessed lights, relocate multiple light switches and install a hardwired doorbell within one day. Upon leaving, the house looked as clean as when they arrived. I will gladly use Custom Electric SD again for any electrical work. read more

10 days ago I submitted a request for service through Yelp and I also submitted one directly through their website. They never contacted me. I'm surprised at all their 5 star reviews ! I hired someone else. read more

We called James on Friday and he fixed our electrical issues on the very next day. He was very polite, friendly and professional. Thank you so much James! We would highly recommend him! read more

James and Kyle showed up fast and quickly solved my dish washer problem!! Great work. Will use again.

James is absolutely amazing. We had a scary situation where an outlet caught on fire in our living room. Due to safety concerns I turned off our house electricity. I called and left a message for James and he got back to me within a few minutes. Upon hearing my dilemma he agreed to come out and take a look while on his way to another project. He was able ti fix our issue within 30 minutes. He will be my new go to for all of my electrical needs. Thank you James!!!! read more

James quickly quoted the job and had my ceiling fan repaired within 2 hours of calling. Swift, professional, and friendly. I will be using Custom Electric for my next electric job. Thanks James! read more

I had James come out and give me an estimate on canned lights in four rooms and a hallway. I also needed a outlet added in the garage. The estimate was sent via email quickly and within a week I got back with James and hired him. He was able to come out quickly and also did all the drywall repair for the areas where electrical lines need to be fished and or run. Would use him again in a heartbeat!! read more

Quick installation on recessed lights. Had 8 recessed lights installed downstairs in about 3 and a half hours. James definitely knows what he is doing. While I think he specializes in lighting, he does other electrical work too. I'm saving this business in my list of "San Diego Services" for trusted electrician people who can perform high quality house work read more

These guys responded very quickly to my quote inquiry. James came out to my house and inspected the outlet and quickly repaired it. He checked for the current and made sure everything was in working order. He was respectful of my home and treated my property well. He was very helpful in providing good insight as to other cost saving matters for light switches and lighting. I am satisfied with their work and would recommend them. Always good to have a licensed and bonded contractor working on electrical matters in your home. read more

We had some minor connections issues with a light switch. Thinking we had a bigger problem, we contacted these guys for a quote and availability. I received a message back right away and pricing cheaper than other electricians contacted. Their prompt response - and 'next day' availability made it easy to choose these guys : ) I will be contacting them again if we encounter any future electrical issues. read more

I had a problem with a GE dishwasher that was less than two years old. After GE failing several times to order the correct parts, diagnose the problem, and get it fixed, they screwed up again by concluding that the problem was a faulty wall outlet that the dishwasher was plugged into, not their dishwasher itself. So I had an electrician come out to replace the power outlet. James from Custom Electric was AWESOME. While GE was miserably failing at every step of my problem over a series of four visits on four different days, James came to my home once, correctly diagnosed that the problem really was the dishwasher, and fixed it himself. He also thoroughly tested the power outlet to make sure there was nothing wrong with it. He went above and beyond to do simple basic testing of the dishwasher to prove that's where the problem was. I'm amazed that GE couldn't figure out the problem with their own dishwasher, and they didn't provide even half the level of service that James provided. James was very knowledgable about electrical stuff and took the time to test and diagnose accurately, instead of guessing and being lazy, which describes the poor service I got from GE. I highly recommend James and Custom Electric - cool guy, great service, very fair pricing. Thanks James. read more

I have used James and his team twice now since purchasing my home. They have installed recessed lighting, bathroom light fixtures and an exhaust fan in our bathroom. James is great at communicating which is a breath of fresh air after dealing with other contractors for various home projects that have poor communication and don't stick to deadlines. James responds quickly and I've been lucky enough to have him come to my house the same day I call him. He'll review your needs, give you options and then explain time frame and cost. Excellent service and professionalism. We will continue to use James and his team for the future home projects that may come up. Our home looks great with the new recessed lighting! read more

We had a couple of breakers that kept tripping. The breaker box then proceeded to smell a bit fishy, after doing some research it looked like the circuit breakers might be overheated or melting. Texted James on a saturday night and he was able to get back to us with 20 minutes. He arrived, took a look and was able to get our breakers replaced. He was courteous, did a great job and was clear about everything that needed to be done. Would definitely recommend and go to him again. read more

Pros: -Competitive pricing for recessed lighting among the 3-4 companies I contacted. -Contacted me quickly with general info and offered to come out in the next few days for an estimate. I actually preferred having phone estimates (I have a full schedule), but since he offered it didn't seem like a bad idea. We talked and and I got an idea of his expertise and design opinions. After meeting I felt very comfortable and confident with hiring him to complete the project. -Available within the week to do the job -Available on a Saturday. Other companies either charged more for this or did not offer this at all. -Completed the job within a half day with his colleague Carlos; they covered the floor/furniture and swept before the left. -Results are fantastic. Like a whole new house. -Takes credit card -Per James, no job too small. This has been an ongoing challenge for any work I'm researching for my humble abode. We had a little misunderstanding around including a dimmer, but he was able to get this completed on another day within the week. Thanks James! read more

They added recessed lighting in our living room with dual dimmer switches and did the wiring to hang our TV on the wall. They were quick to reply to our request and quoted what we felt was a fair price. They were on time, clean, and did our job in a short period of time. We were very happy with the job! read more

Excellent follow up. I just love when companies call you back promptly, give their ETA, do a great job for what they were hired for, and treat your home respectfully. James did all this. Very pleased. read more

We highly recommend Custom Electric! We called James and he responded quickly and scheduled us for later that day. He arrived on time, and worked quickly and efficiently, installing two recessed lights. He was very knowledgeable about lighting and he helped to troubleshoot and fix a different lighting issue we had from a previous electrician. On top of all of this, James cleaned up his work area and was priced fairly. We are so thankful we called Custom Electric and will definitely use them again! read more

Called Custom Electric SD this Monday evening to get a quote on 3 ceiling fan installs to include running power and installing junction boxes. Texted Tuesday morning that we wanted to move forward with their services. James and Jonathan showed up today, Wednesday right on time and ready to work. They had large tarps to minimize dirty foot prints and all the tools necessary for the job. They also covered all furniture and bulky items with plastic to protect from any dust. Both gentlemen were very friendly and kept lines of communication open in regards to what they were doing. They were in and out within a couple of hours. James explained the function of the fans and the remote controls which was nice of him. Before leaving they vacuumed any and all debris and left my house as it was if not cleaner. The ceiling fans look great and you would never know that they did not come with the house originally. Wished I would found these guys sooner... Last guy destroyed my dry wall and did a horrible patch job. A+++ customer service and expedient. Highly recommend Custom Electric SD for any and of all your electrical needs. Thanks again guys!! read more

James is an excellent electrician. Very skilled and very professional. I needed someone to come out right away because another guy flaked on me. James was able to do my job right away. I will definitely use him again. read more

I highly recommend Custom Electric SD! James scheduled a same-day appointment and completed the job in about 10 minutes. His cost estimate was lower than any other I could find. I will definitely be calling him again in the future anytime we need an electrician for our house! read more

Had 9 LED can lights installed in our kitchen & living room. Took about 4 hours total for them to prep, install & clean-up. They did a great job in putting up plastic sheeting covers & floor covers during the prep. They removed the old fluorescent light bulbs in the kitchen which were hideous. Their install work is of high quality. What a difference having LEDs as lighting. Overall my experience with Custom Electric SD was excellent. I highly recommend them if you decide to upgrade to LED lights. Plus their price is reasonable. read more

I needed an old outlet removed from my house. I called around looking for a fair price, and other business' I called were either too busy or wanted way too much money. James gave me a decent price and agreed to come out the same day. His work onsite was great and quick. Would recommend to anyone needing electrical work done. He'll probably be my go to electrician from now on. read more

Thanks so much for responding to my call so quickly and being able to take care of my electrical challenge with ease! Looking forward to knowing I have someone I can call next time for my electrical needs! read more

I had a total of 10 recessed lighting installed in my condo and I am wondering why I didn't do this sooner! I am so happy with my new lighting that James and his team recently installed. The lighting makes such a difference in the beauty of my home (truly!). To top it off, the recessed lights are "smart lights" so can be controlled with an Alexa. James and his team were efficient, competitively priced, and the quality of work is simply wonderful. I *highly* recommend James and their team to anyone who is looking for any electrical work. read more

James and his crew always does such a great job for us! Fast to respond, always very clear and objective. Never trying to over or under sell. We highly recommend Custom Electric SD. read more

Wifey didn't like the location of a newly installed recess light so I called James up on short notice and he accommodated my busy schedule without hesitation. Awesome! Give these guys a call You'll be happy read more

I recently completed a whole-house remodel in North Pacific Beach. James and Custom Electric were recommended by a friend and after a consult I had a really good feeling about working with him. All told, we put in over 40 recessed lights, changed up all the switches, put in central AC, a sauna, and lots of sconces in bedroom and bathrooms, under cabinet lighting in kitchen, and a ton of other things. James was professional, and courteous, and often made great suggestions for problems that came up or that would have had he not had his eye on the ball. When the GC needed him there, he went out of his way to work late or early around other things to keep everything moving. Most importantly, he did a number of small things that weren't in the contract because of the size of the job, which was just amazing. He's a great guy to work with read more

Excellent response time, skill and efficiency. James is a true professional and a gentleman. I highly recommend.

I contacted Custom Electric SD about removing and replacing three ceiling fans. I had visitors in town to help me take care of my wife who had just gotten out of surgery. The rooms they were staying in were warm, and my existing fans were shot. Custom Electric SD came with very short notice to my home and replaced all three fans lickety-split. The fans look and work great! I also felt like the prices were very reasonable, especially considering the short notice. I highly recommend Custom Electric SD - I know I'll be using them again. read more

Last week I had James come out and do some electrical work on my new house. I had already tried to contact at least eight other electricians on Yelp but never got a response back. James contacted me within an hour and he was at my house by the end of the day to take a look at the situation I had at the house. We scheduled for the work to be done 2 days later. There was a lot of trouble shooting to be done but they were quick and also helped explain what was going on and showed me the problems. I recommend James and his company. read more

Best electrician I have ever used in San Diego.

James is very professional & I agree with all of the other reviews on Yelp! We have an old house & a Pandora's box of electrical chaos inside the walls! We really needed a professional to make sense of it all...Custom Electric is our solution to that! read more

I work with Calsur Property Management and James is our SOLE electrician for the precise reason that he is absolutely fantastic. He is quick to respond to my calls or texts and very attentive on every job, great or small. Whether he can attend to my tenants/homeowners right away or not, he will usually call right away to at least schedule with them; and that is key when you are the third party in coordinating jobs to get done. He has done some jobs for me and my coworker in our own homes as well and it really was a job well done. Excellent service; I'll recommend Custom Electric every time! read more