Carter Electric
Company Overview
When Quality Matters!
Carter Electric is a key player in Shasta County's electrical contracting field, offering reliable and affordable solutions for our residential and commercial clients. As a licensed, insured, and bonded business, we offer a broad spectrum of electrical services. We aim to provide electrical services that go beyond industry expectations. Carter Electric has built a strong reputation by consistently achieving complete customer satisfaction through friendly service, skilled execution, dedication, and meticulous attention to detail. Our guiding principle is ""When Quality Matters!""
Tony Carter, an electrical contractor from Redding, California, is a third-generation electrician who has served the North State for over 30 years. Tony has a sharp eye for design, meticulous attention to detail, and proficiency in troubleshooting and repairs. Tony believes that the key to lasting success in community service is rooted in high ethical standards—honesty, integrity, and superior craftsmanship.
Business Services
- Circuit breaker installation
- Circuit breaker repair
- Doorbell installation
- Doorbell repair
- Electric inspection
- Electric installation or replacement
- Electric panel installation
- Electric panel repair
- Electric repair
- Wire installation
- Wire repair
- Electric vehicle charging station installation
- Generator installation
- Light fixture installation
- Light fixture repair
- Outdoor lighting installation
- Outlet installation
- Outlet repair
- Pool installation
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tue: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wed: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thu: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri: | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sat: | Closed |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

I reached out to Carter Electric on 7-15-24 to get an estimate on a portable generator interlock installation. The lady who answered the phone was polite and pleasant. The owner, Tony, jumped in on the call and I informed him of the requested work. He had me send him some pictures of my electrical panel, which I did. He told me he would have an estimate out by COB that day. I received the estimate on 7-17-24, 2 days later and we made a change on one part, the power inlet box. I wanted a SPECIFIC style inlet box mounted. Technician arrived on install date 7-23-24. He stated that he did not have the inlet box that we agreed would be installed and was listed on the estimate. He stated that it was on back order and unavailable for 3 months. Technician wanted to install unapproved parts that were not listed on the estimate. I asked technician why I was not informed that parts were not available. He apologized, and I told him it was not his fault. Tony the owner failed to communicate with me, his customer, and I was not happy that he wasted my time. I called and left a VM requesting a call back so that I could express my disappointment in him and his company. Today is 7-25-24 and still no call back. I found the inlet box online and it was readily available through multiple vendors and local big box stores. Truly disappointed!

Showed up early, did the job to my satisfaction. Friendly and excellent communication, start to finish. Would use again.

Matt and Kyle did a great job on the install very clean work, we are all solar and had the plumber hook up a tankless water heater which unfortunately did not work with our system. Only thing I could recommend is that each plumber uses a specific electrician and visa versa. Unfortunately 7000 dollars later we paid for both and still did not not have a working hot water heater. The work done was on point, just wish before the install I would have known that the tankless system will not work with solar. Oh well, ended up installing and replacing with a 10 gallon tank heater myself works great.

I had an appointment for Carter electric to come do some electrical work on my house. About an hour went by past the appointment time and no call from Matt. I decide to call and no answer. Called several times to see when they were coming. Never did hear back from Matt.I set aside time and waited for them only to be blown off. I found it very disrespectful and a waste of my time. I will not be using them in the future and maybe I'll hear back from them one day about the appointment they decided not to show up to.
Michelle: This is the correct company, the name is not correct on the profile.

Carter Electric has been responsive, professional and consistent each time we have used them. We highly recommend them for both home and landscape needs!

Not having knowledge of local electrical contractors, I relied on reviews and advertising. Carter Electric (CE) performed their work on time. The team was very nice and knowledgeable about their work. I needed a hot tub spa wired and my electrical panel was on the other side of the house, they ran new cable wire and worked around the hot tub company's schedule to complete the job. Highly recommend this company for electrical needs. We will be using them again.

I can't recommend Carter Electric enough. 6 stars? I wish. Gabriel was our technician. He was amazing in terms of abilities, time consciousness, and customer service. He was amenable, funny, helpful, and made recommendations for future work. This was one of our best experiences with the trades. Gabriel made the difference. What if we all had a Gabriel coming to our homes to help out? It would be a better world! On time, on budget, fabulous work. Whew! Thank you!

I've worked with Carter Electric for many years. They are responsive, professional, and do quality work. Tony has a knack for hiring as well as I've enjoyed working with all of his crew. They are engaging and can explain things to you in simple terms. You can't go wrong with Tony and his crew!

The quote to move our Spa junction box from one side of our house to another was very reasonable. After I approved the estimate getting on their schedule fit within my timeline expectations. The work that was done was excellent and I would highly recommend Carter Electric!!

We've used Carter Electric for several projects, and highly recommend them for whatever you might need done. They are prompt, efficient & professional, in addition to being personable. When we have a question, they explain it in layman's terms. Michelle returns calls quickly & I can't say enough positive things about Cody & Chris & the rest of the gang. Carter Electric is our ""go to"" place!