★★★★★
Panel upgrade was scheduled within the week and the crew was in and out in a day. Inspector had zero notes, which I've heard isn't always the case with electrical work.
Rachel M.Oceanside, CA
Licensed & insured in California — Lic. C-10 #1094827
Electrical work, handled with real care.
Elder Electric takes care of panel upgrades, rewiring, lighting and EV charger installs for homes and businesses across Oceanside and North San Diego County — upfront pricing, permitted work, a crew that actually shows up.
Bonded & insured
Same-week scheduling
Locally owned
18 yrs
Serving North San Diego County
California-licensed Master Electrician
Bonded & fully insured
Upfront, written quotes
EV-ready installs
3,200+ projects completed
What we do
Electrical services built for the way you actually live and work
01 — Power capacity
Panel Upgrades & Service Changes
Replace an aging fuse box or undersized panel with a modern 200A service that can actually keep up with the house — plus utility coordination and permits handled end to end.
02 — Diagnostics
Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting
Tripping breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights or a burning smell — we find the root cause and fix it, not just the symptom, and explain what we found in plain language.
03 — Ambience
Lighting Installation & Design
Recessed lighting, under-cabinet runs, landscape lighting and dimmer or smart-switch upgrades that match how you actually use each room, indoors and out.
04 — Full rewires
Wiring & Rewiring
Full or partial rewires for older homes, basement finishes, additions and remodels — brought up to current code, with drywall left ready to patch, not a mess to clean up.
05 — EV-ready
EV Charger Installation
Level 2 charger installs sized correctly for your panel, with the dedicated circuit, mounting and permit paperwork handled from quote to final inspection.
06 — Commercial
Commercial Electrical Services
Tenant build-outs, office and retail lighting retrofits, and ongoing maintenance contracts for property managers and small businesses across the county.
Pricing
What electrical work typically runs
Panels, wiring and permits vary house to house, so we quote every job after a short walkthrough — never a guess over the phone. Here's the typical range for common jobs in North San Diego County.
These are typical starting points, not final quotes. Every project gets a written, itemized estimate before any work begins — no hourly surprises. See the full pricing guide →
Smaller jobs, priced flat
Outlet or switch replacement (each)
$95 – $140
Ceiling fan or fixture install
$150 – $260
Recessed lighting (per fixture, 6+)
$110 – $160
Smart switch / dimmer install (each)
$90 – $150
How it works
From first call to final walkthrough
Call, text, or request online
Tell us what's going on and where you're located. We'll ask a few questions to figure out whether it's a quick fix or something bigger.
Same-day response1
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On-site walkthrough & written quote
A licensed electrician looks at the panel, wiring or space in person and gives you an itemized quote before anything is scheduled.
Usually within 2–3 daysPermit & scheduling
If the job needs a permit, we pull it before work starts — you never chase paperwork or deal with the city yourself.
Typically same-week3
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The work, done clean
Our crew shows up on time, protects your floors and finishes, and keeps you posted if anything changes mid-job.
Most jobs: 1 dayInspection, walkthrough & warranty
We pass inspection, walk the finished work with you, and back it with a 2-year workmanship warranty in writing.
Warranty starts day one5
Licensed, permitted, and backed by a written warranty.
If something we installed fails within 2 years due to workmanship, we come back and make it right at no charge — no fine print, no arguing.
Why it matters
Licensed contractor vs. handyman vs. DIY
Electrical shortcuts don't show up on the invoice — they show up later, in an inspection report or a denied insurance claim.
Elder ElectricHandyman / DIY
California-licensed electrician
Always
Rarely
Permits pulled & inspected
Always
Sometimes
Bonded & insured for your property
Yes
Rarely
Written workmanship warranty
2 years
Rarely
Insurance claims stay valid
Yes
Often voided
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Yes. A walkthrough estimate for most residential jobs is free within our North San Diego County service area. Larger commercial scopes may involve a small assessment fee, which we'll always tell you upfront.
Yes — we hold a California C-10 electrical contractor license and pull permits directly with Oceanside, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos and the City of San Diego, depending on where your project sits.
Most 200A panel upgrades take a single day of on-site work. Power is usually off for 3–6 hours during the swap. Utility coordination and permit scheduling can add a few days before we start.
Usually, yes — we run a load calculation during the estimate to confirm your panel has capacity. If it doesn't, we'll quote a panel upgrade alongside the charger install so you know the full cost upfront.
Yes, this is common work for us in San Diego's older neighborhoods. We'll assess what's there, explain the risk level, and give you options ranging from targeted repairs to a full rewire.
We're based in Oceanside and serve North San Diego County, including Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido and San Diego proper. Outside that radius, reach out and we'll let you know if we can help.
About us
An Oceanside-based crew that treats your panel like our own.
"Quote it honestly, pull the permit, and do the work like an inspector is going to check it — because usually, one will."
Elder Electric was started by Amy Jenise Brown after years of running commercial crews around San Diego and getting tired of watching homeowners get burned by rushed, unpermitted work.
Today our team handles everything from a single stuck breaker to full commercial build-outs, but we've kept the part that mattered from day one: a small, direct crew, real licensed electricians on every job, and a phone that gets answered by someone who actually knows your job.
18Years serving North San Diego County
3,200+Projects completed
9Licensed electricians on staff
2 yrStandard workmanship warranty
What clients say
Feedback from recent projects
★★★★★
Had them install an EV charger and rewire a couple of old outlets in the same visit. Quote matched the final invoice exactly, which was refreshing.
David K.Carlsbad, CA
★★★★★
Used Elder for a small retail build-out. They kept me posted on permit status the whole way through, which made a normally stressful process pretty painless.
Sam T.Property manager, Vista, CA
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