Custom Electric SD

Had a great experience with Custom Electric. They communicated really well and did good work. The best part was that they cleaned up after themselves and another contractor. I have already put them on speed dial for my rental unit.

James installed recessed lighting for us before Christmas. He was prompt in returning our phone calls, prompt in arriving the day the work was done (in fact, he was early), the walls and floors of the rooms he worked in were covered thoroughly in heavy canvas tarps and plastic, the work was completed much faster than I thought it would be, and the price was reasonable. He was also very helpful in suggesting a lighting layout and the number of lights for our space. I didn’t think we’d need as many as he suggested, but I’m so glad I went with his suggestion because any less and it would have left a dark spot in one area. As soon as he left, I started thinking of other lighting improvements for our home! We will definitely call him for all of our future electrical needs.

They got back to me within an hour, and completed the work the same day. Very polite and friendly. Took extra care not to make a mess. Will use again for certain.

Not only was James available to come my house for a last minute electrical issue on a Sunday, but he offered to try and walk me through it over the phone first. He was super friendly and clearly knows what he is doing. I would gladly recommend him for any job, big or small.

James was super helpful! We were working on remodeling and realized we needed outlets before our new cabinets were installed a few days later – James was extremely responsive and able to fit us in the next day. He was able to stretch our budget and fit in some extra projects that we wanted done for a great price. He was very neat and installed our recessed lights beautifully, I would definitely call him again for any electrical work!

Let me start off by saying that I don’t do much reviews but James is a great electrician!!! He makes his time for his customer and make sure he gives you a fair price!!! He takes his time with the work and explains what needs to be done! My experience with James is GRRAT! That’s why I’m giving him 5 stars if you need work done call this guy!!! He will make sure it’s done right and be totally cool about everything! He’s super chill doesn’t make you stress on the work he is doing and he just makes it a smooth transaction!!! If I can give him 10 stars I would he even takes care of the little things that others may not even think of! Pick James as a person to work out your house/​apartment/​condo or even if you have a business office this guy is the one To go to!!! Thank you James for being so great more people need to be like him when they have a business … For sure we will go back to him for any work that needs to be done!!!

My tenants called me in a panic at 9 PM, saying that the power went out — probably due to them running too many electrical appliances at once. My tenant tried to reset the house circuit breaker, but to no avail. I was reluctant to call an electrician as I knew that there would be hefty service fees for the late hour/​emergency call, but I had no choice.
At 9:15 PM, we started calling the electricians open 24 hours in the area: most didn’t answer. James with Custom Electric was one of the two companies that actually answered the phone. What set him apart was the fact that he suggested that my tenant try resetting the circuit at the main SDGE electrical box by the street. The first few attempts did not work, but he patiently guided us through the process (over the phone) until the power was restored. Talk about fantastic customer service!!!
I am definitely going to call James the next time we face another electrical issue (which will probably be soon since the townhouse was built in the 70s).

I first contacted James to get a quote over the phone to add recessed lights and junction box for ceiling fans. Despite my small budget, James was more than happy to come out to my home and give me a free in person estimate.
After assessing the job, James not only worked with my budget, he gave me some tips on how I can easily update my existing recessed lights and replace my old outlets. He even told me where I can pick up supplies at a lesser cost. I knew right of way, James is a honest and professional businessman. He is exactly the type of person I like giving my business to. And of course, I was right!
James really takes pride in his craft and do business with integrity. He uses high quality material and pays attention to details. He takes the time to prep work areas so he can minimize dust and debris. Having a small child at home, I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that. From what I understand, James is on every job, big or small. James works for himself so he makes all the decisions. No need to deal with workers who have to check with their manager/​boss.
The thing I appreciate the most about James is how he values the business you give him, regardless of size. Such a refreshing change! He really goes out of his way to make sure his customers are satisfied.
If you want quality work and reasonable price, call James! I know I will if I ever need electric work done in my home. Thanks to James, my house is bright and beautiful!

Recently called James over to a clients home — it turned out to be a total waste of time for him — my bad. He refused to charge me and was very gracious. Now my go to electrician

I am giving this review base on a phone call!!! Why 5 stars you ask … Because James is the Sh** I called him On a labor weekend on a Sunday night 8 pm! He picks up. Right off the top sounded real personal. My breaker was out and he walk me though trying to fix it when that didn’t work he said he can be here in the morning to fix it told me what kind a breaker I had and told me he could fix it with the part… This guy even FaceTime me to make sure I was reset it right I mean … What a guy right??? He didn’t even end up doing the job but he’s service was so great I had to write a review!!! A Lille update. He came out to replace my breaker and it was so easy … Well he made it easy this guy is great! Call him if you have any problems!!!

James and his crew did an amazing job on remodeling our kitchen lighting! He converted an inverted florescent light ceiling to a flat ceiling, added LEDs throughout the house, installed a new range hood, changed out outlets and light fixtures and installed dimmers. He really listened to our ideas and added his expertise to enhance what we wanted to do. The project came out far better than what we had originally envisioned. He is very neat and detail oriented. One day, he and his crew had to saw something inside the house. While one person did the sawing, James held a vacuum cleaner next to him to such up the dust as it came off the saw. It does not get any cleaner than that! James was also very patient as I asked for changes to what we had planned even after the original plan was in progress. We kept adding more and more and James patiently took on each additional change. We highly recommend James and already have plans to ask James to do our next electrical project.

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!

Phenomenal service!
There I was on a Saturday. My wife’s been getting on me for the last week to get the kitchen light fixed. I know it’s not the bulbs because I just changed them out. I needed an expert.
I called and got annoyed responses from electric companies all over the area. They didn’t want to come downtown. Didn’t want to help me on a weekend (when I’m home, mind you). One company wanted to charge me about $ 300 because of the inconvenience of having to pay for a parking meter.
I was just about to give up when I got a refreshing call back from James. He was friendly, he was happy to come help me, and the price was super reasonable. He came over and fixed the ballast in about 5 minutes. All the while, he was easy to talk to and get along with. He even took time to give my puppies pets – they’re curious about everyone and everything. They loved him.
Further, he gave me some really inspirational ideas about things I could do to improve my place and, again, great prices for helping me to achieve them. He showed me pictures of other projects he is working on and recommended some great brands, which I took notes on.
Next time I need something electric done, I’m calling you, James!

I just bought my condo ten months ago after being a long time renter. During this time I’ve completed a bunch of improvements including new windows, custom shutters, new counter tops, new sink, new faucets, new paint etc. BUT the single most dramatic improvement was the replacement of the enclosed fluorescent lights with recessed can lights in the kitchen and bathroom. The crew of Custom Electric exceeded my expectations with my installation. James, A.J. and Dean are friendly craftsmen who care about doing a good job and making sure the customer is happy– even fixing my cabinet finish. The drywall work by Dean looks like new and frames the skylight perfectly! A lot of electricians can hook up wires to fixtures but this crew does the whole package at a reasonable rate. Be sure to get an estimate from Custom Electric before you go with someone else on your project. Thanks again James for the extra assistance on the balcony! Cheers…

James from Custom Electric is a first rate electrician. He put in recessed lighting in the kitchen and bedrooms, installed ceiling speakers and ran wire for surround sound, and did many other electrical jobs in my home. All of his work was exceptional!!! He really has an eye for detail, and made sure that before he cut any drywall, I was completely happy with the placement. His prices were great, and he was perfectly willing to work around my budget. I will definitely use James for all of my electrical work! James is as good as it gets!
Andrew P.

Last year we did a remodel of our condo in Oceanside. We hired James Lynch of Custom Electric to do the electrical and were completely satisfied with their work. He gave us many tips, helped us with ideas and even met us at Home Depot to go over different lighting options during the construction phase. Great job!

James came to our house and installed two fans, he was really professional and courteous, he knew exactly what he was doing and was insistent on cleaning up after him self which we really appreciated. He was happy to answer questions and didn’t mind our looking on while he worked. Even our dog liked him (an that is saying a lot).
We will highly recommend this company.

I had Custom Electric install recessed lighting in my kitchen and family room. Over the years I have used several san diego electricians to do various jobs, but Custom Electric was one of my favorites. Jonathan is a really nice guy, very professional. He did a great install and finished on time. Everything was clean when he left.
If you are looking, Custom Electric is a great electrician in san diego.