Brilliant Electric

★★★★★ 4.8 / 5 (118)
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: 1385 N Johnson Ave Ste 101, El Cajon, CA 92020
: (619) 559-5824
: http://www.brilliantelectric.biz

Company Overview

Feel free to reach out regarding my services. My service area extends from south of the 78 down to the border.

You can receive a free estimate from me, with preliminary estimates available over the phone or through email.

San Diego Electrician
Comprehensive electrical services.

Bespoke wiring for homes
Remodels, room additions, and fire restorations
Upgrading services to 100A, 200A, or 400A
Wiring options include underground and overhead
Generator systems for backup power
Specialized circuits for spas, air conditioning, etc.
Code compliance upgrades for kitchens, bathrooms, and entire rewiring
Enhanced indoor and outdoor lighting
Landscape lighting, recessed fixtures, wall sconces, ceiling fans, and more
Features for security such as motion lights, smoke detectors, and timer switches
Maintenance and troubleshooting solutions
Services for homes, businesses, and industrial sites
Pool systems including timers, lights, GFI outlets, motors, and heaters
Television, internet, intercom systems, doorbells, and surround sound

Back in 1998, I spent two years with a small local business, working on custom homes and tenant improvements in the Miramar area. I also contributed to several parking structures downtown, gas stations, and various projects. After that, I joined a larger company for three years. I completed extensive electrical work at Viejas Casino, Barona Casino, and the hotel at Pala Casino. I was involved in projects at various schools in La Mesa, the SDSU science building, Oceanside High School, Murrieta, and Del Mar. I started Carreno Electric and worked under that name for two years. I later partnered with another small electrical company that focused on fire restorations. We often performed complete rewiring, industrial work, and service upgrades during that time. I worked for another small business for two years, wiring custom homes in Crest, Harbison Canyon, and Alpine. I focused on homes affected by the October 2003 fires and wired custom homes in Borrego Desert. All these experiences have shaped my career to this point!

Mr. Carreno has been in the field since 1998, learning from the best. I attended a ROP class during high school for a year, followed by an apprenticeship program, graduating in 2005. I quickly received my state certification as a general electrician and my contractor's license. Eager to start my own business, I aimed to be recognized as one of the best electricians in San Diego. Serving San Diego since 1998, I am here to assist you.

I maintain a high standard of professionalism, no matter the size or price of the project. I ensure my prices are both fair and competitive. I am proud of my work and guarantee it. Building lifetime customers is my goal.

Business Services

  • Electric inspection
  • Electric installation or replacement
  • Electric repair
  • Light fixture installation
  • Light fixture repair
  • Outdoor lighting installation

Business Location & Hours



Mon:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tue:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wed:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thu:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Fri:7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat:8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sun:Closed

Recommended Customer Reviews

Amanda B.
★★★★★

I highly recommend Brilliant Electric and fully support this local business owner. They did such a great job!!
I was in need of an energy efficient plug for my eco-friendly dryer but naturally my 1950's North Park home did not have such a thing. I read Brillant Electrics reviews on Yelp and they had a killer deal so I contacted Alfredo last December. Life got super busy for me and sadly we had to cancel and reschedule our appointment over five times over the course of the past three months but Alfredo made sure to work with us and was kind through the process - something that's hard to find in the home service industry. He and his crew were on time, worked quickly, cleanly and efficiently and were done well ahead of schedule. And, since I'm the nosey kind, his crew even showed me how they did the job, like which wire goes where and such so I can speak intelligently about it in the future :) Thank you for working with my crazy schedule and I will definitely recommend you to those who are in need of electrically work!

Mariann F.
★★★★★

I am a retired female, on a fixed income, that had several outlets that weren't getting power. Since I am new to the East County I checked reviews on Yelp and found Brilliant Electric. I'm happy I did. Jose called to tell me he would be about 5 minutes late and was probably only 4 minutes late. He solved my problem within 5 minutes of his arrival and AT NO CHARGE, not even travel time.

I will have them do several more jobs where they will be paid because of their ethics, knowledge and reliability. I will also recommend them to my friends and neighbors.

Eric S.
★★★★★

I spoke with Alfredo to setup an appointment at my condo in North Park to replace my 220v dryer outlet. He sent Jose at 4:00pm yesterday. He was on time and very professional and polite. I will recommend Brilliant Electric to all my friends and family. They also offer fair pricing on repairs/replacement.

Thanks Jose!

Eric

Derek J.
★★★★★

Outstanding service! Alfredo was awesome. Here way my situation: It was the day before my housewarming party and I was fixing up some last minute things before the big day. I decided it would be a good idea to change out a few electrical outlets - in hindsight, NOT a very good idea the day before I will have over 30 guests in my home. I was changing the last outlet in the bathroom and hit a snag. I couldn't get the light to come on. I frantically called a bunch of electricians and finally got through to Alfredo. It was too short of notice to get someone out to my house, but Alfredo walked me through the process over the phone! We figured out a wire was broken and that took care of it. No charge, no complaints about walking me through the whole process, just great customer service. If I ever need an electrician he'll be the first that I will call!!

Jason D.
★★★★★

We needed several outlets updated in our house and Brilliant Electric did a great job. Alfredo, Oscar, and Jose were very professional and courteous. They showed up on time at the initial estimate and the day work started. Our house was built in the '40's, so they were very thorough in figuring out what needed to to go where. I have confidence that the job was done right and will recommend them to family and friends.

Steve A.
★★★★★

I got bids from four different companies and Brilliant was by far the best - almost half of some of the others! Alfredo was very concerned about aesthetics and suggested some things that others neglected and made the 220 installation much more attractive, all at no extra cost. His guys, Jose and Caesar, were on time and a pleasure to work with. They were neat, polite and completed the project on time. Later, when we encountered a problem, they came back and helped us get it corrected even though it was not their fault! All I can say is I will use them again and recommend them to anyone who needs electrical work at a fair price!

Mike S.
★★★★★

Wow! Stellar customer service!

Situation: It's a Saturday and I'm having trouble with my dishwasher not turning on. I called Brilliant and they said they only have emergency service at $300. BUT! They said if that was too much they could help me out over the phone (FOR FREE!). They cheerfully and without complaint or attitude spent over 15 minutes on the phone diagnosing the problem.

Result: I was able to fix the problem. But more importantly the time they took to help me fix the issue shows how great the folks who work here are and how they genuinely care about helping you out.

Kim C.
★★★★★

I needed an electrician to change a switch on our ceiling fan. I found Brilliant Electric online and based on their reviews, decided to give them a call. Alfredo the owner called me back personally and was able to get us scheduled for a visit to see what we wanted right away. He let me chose a time around my work schedule and was very accommodating. They not only came and changed out the fan switch, but gave us some great advice and resolution regarding another issue I asked about. Alfredo ended up doing a bit more work than we had originally signed up for and didn't even charge us! He was awesome and I completely trusted his opinion on our project. He could have really taken this job to another level, yet was honest, extremely reasonable and I appreciated him keeping our job within the budget we had set. They even sent me a follow up card thanking me for my business that was hand written, not a generic thank you card.... I was so impressed people even do this still! I wouldn't hesitate to use them again and HIGHLY recommend Brilliant Electric~ Thank you to Alfredo and his team.

Eddie J.
★★★★★

When we sold our house and had a home inspection done, we needed to replace a few GFIs for the new owner. We had limited time, and wanted it done right. So I called Brilliant Electric. They sent a guy fast, he was a pro and quickly took care of the problem. Best of all, no price gouging. They were fast and fair! Rare in this day and age.

If I still lived in the area, these guys would be my go-to electricians 100% of the time.

Catherine L.
★★★★★

I'm in escrow on my home and needed some electrical work done on my home to pass inspection. I called Brilliant Electric and they sent someone over in a couple of hours. Jose was super friendly and professional and he got the work done quickly. He was very thorough and even did extra work that I didn't request. Thank you for making my life easier!

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