McCarthy Electric
Company Overview
Electrical Expert: Complete electrical work, featuring solar energy options. In 1988, I established McCarthy Electric after receiving my electrical contractor's license, and I have been serving customers ever since, focusing on the SF Bay Area, with past work in both SF and Marin County, particularly Novato. Five years ago, I made my way back to San Francisco. If you’re in Noe Valley, keep an eye out for my green truck!
Hailing from Ireland, I trained as an apprentice, then transitioned to England as a master electrician, and later worked in Germany as a master electrician for BMW. I moved to the US in 1984, got my contractor's license in 1988, and launched my own business, providing services to the SF Bay Area and nearby areas as required. I am committed to professional growth, recently earning certifications in solar energy, NEC (electrical code), blueprint analysis, OSHA safety issues, and multiple other areas in construction.
Business Services
- Electric inspection
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Tue: | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Wed: | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Thu: | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Fri: | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Sat: | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Sun: | 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM |
Recommended Customer Reviews

Paul is the consummate professional with a personal twist. We set the appointment and he kept a close watch on it with one or two follow-up calls (regarding the equipment he was going to connect). I had a vanity light that needed installed in the bathroom. Paul arrive on-time and carried out his work with obvious skill and know-how. He also did this on a Sunday morning, much to his credit!

Did not show up for the appointment and never answered a dozen of my phone call. Three days later called back with a pathetic explanation. THREE days later?

Paul was great to work with. Answered his phone when we called and didn't have to leave a message, which is a huge plus our book.
We were having trouble with our bathroom light, light switch and main outlet. Paul came over on Tuesday to do some troubleshooting and setup an appointment to come back on Thursday to complete the work but would have comeback the following day if we were going to be home and available!
Paul came back earlier this morning. Completed the work of replacing light switch, checked the light fixture to make sure it was not faulty and replaced the outlet. He went around the house to check on some of the other outlet to see which ones are grounded and which are not. Like most houses in San Francisco, this is an older house with old wiring, so getting someone to come in and do the work without saying you need to rewire the whole house is a good thing!
Paul is very nice, friendly and knowledgable. Would highly recommend him to anyone in need of an electrician.

Just want thank Paul for the quick work. We needed a couple dimmer switches installed and our old Victorian is just that...old. He got into the first and most difficult one to find some ancient wiring. Definitely not a job for an amateur.
He got everything done efficiently and double checked all the circuits and connections. He even fixed a light he noticed was out of alignment. Our dog Piper really liked him too.

Did excellent work for me at my Noe Valley home. I had a real mop-up job with contractor already flunking the inspection. Paul came in and took over with utter finesse. Spoke with inspector, approached task calmly and professionally. Was always available and was affordable too. Solved the problem in no time and no drama.