Panel upgrades, EV-charger installs and whole-home rewiring are booming across San Diego as homes electrify. Hiring a licensed electrician protects both your safety and your permit sign-off. Every electrician below is licensed and verifiably reviewed.
| # | Company | Rating | Reviews | Since | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Premo ElectricSpring Valley | ★★★★★ | 960 | 2000 | Highly-reviewed full-service work with emergency availability |
| 2 | Landers ElectricOceanside / Bonsall | ★★★★★ | — | — | EV chargers and panel upgrades in North County |
| 3 | CLD ElectricSan Diego (Clairemont Mesa) | ★★★★★ | 97 | 2012 | Panel upgrades, lighting and general repairs |
| 4 | Carter ElectricSan Diego (Kearny Mesa) | ★★★★★ | 11 | 1987 | A long local track record |
| 5 | AmCro ElectricEncinitas | ★★★★★ | 23 | — | Panel/meter upgrades and remodel wiring in North Coastal |
Ordered by our editorial score. Ratings reflect public review data as of June 2026. See how we rank →
Best for: Highly-reviewed full-service work with emergency availability
Serving San Diego since 2000 with 24/7 service and typical on-site response within an hour.
Best for: EV chargers and panel upgrades in North County
EVITP-certified electricians with 20+ years' experience, specializing in code-compliant EV and panel work.
Best for: Panel upgrades, lighting and general repairs
Family-owned since 2012 with 129+ permitted projects on record and 500+ 5-star Yelp reviews.
Best for: A long local track record
In business since 1987 — one of the longest-established licensed electrical contractors in San Diego.
Best for: Panel/meter upgrades and remodel wiring in North Coastal
Full-service contractor with 35+ years of stated experience across residential and commercial work.
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Smaller jobs like adding circuits or installing a Level 2 EV charger are usually a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars, while a 200-amp panel upgrade or full rewire runs higher and requires a permit. Confirm permitting is included in the bid.
In our 2026 review, Premo Electric ranks first, with a 5-star rating across 960+ reviews plus strong licensing and credentials. Landers Electric and CLD Electric round out the top three. See the full ranking and our scoring method below.
A Level 2 home EV-charger install typically ranges from a few hundred dollars up to a couple thousand, depending on the panel's capacity and the wiring run. If your panel is near capacity, budget for a possible 200-amp upgrade and permit.
Yes. Panel upgrades and most major electrical work require a permit and inspection sign-off. A licensed electrician will pull the permit for you — confirm it's included in the bid before work starts.
We score active CSLB licensing, verified review volume and rating, years of local experience, and specialty certifications such as EVITP for EV-charger work. Rankings are editorial and cannot be bought.