Upgrade Electric
Company Overview
For over two decades, Upgrade Electric has offered exceptional electrical services and solutions to commercial and industrial clients in the San Diego area.
Our extensive experience, combined with our range of specialized services, enables us to effectively handle commercial projects for retail centers, grocery stores, professional offices, banks, churches, auto dealerships, and tenant complexes, as well as numerous industrial projects for manufacturing, packaging, food processing, and tech firms.
I hold a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from SDSU, with an emphasis on power generation and distribution. After nearly a decade at Boeing, I seized the chance to launch my own business. Starting out was tough, but I know that worthwhile achievements take hard work. I am proud of what I do and appreciate the interactions with my clients. I use my knowledge in Electrical Engineering to help clients make the best choices regarding solar panel installations, meter upgrades, or addressing electrical system challenges.
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
- Add to existing system
- Add solar panels
- Add solar panels on roof
- Add solar shingles on roof
- Solar system installation
- Solar rooftop panel installation
- Solar shingle installation
- Solar system maintenance
- Solar system repair
Business Location & Hours
Mon: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Tue: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Wed: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Thu: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Fri: | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
Sat: | Closed |
Sun: | Closed |
Recommended Customer Reviews

Arturo had to be one of the most professional experienced Elictician I've ever had the pleasure working with!! I'm extremely satisfied with the work and will recommend him to anyone who needs a professional electrician at a fair and honest price.
Thanks
-Juan Perez

Arturo installed some ceilings fans at my house. Two of the fans were in a room with a raised and angled ceiling. He placed them perfectly and it really added to the room's appeal. He works very efficiently and his prices are very fair. I would gladly hire him again for any electrical needs.

We were referred to Art and his team by our realtor when the home we bought needed some updates. He was very easy to communicate with and we had a quote and the work completed within a week. His team completed the work in one day and were very kind and respectful of our dogs and newborn in the home. Would highly recommend to anyone needing a great electrician and would use them again in the future.

I accidentally let my shopping cart hit your car in the parking lot at Home Depot. You quickly responded with ""it's ok, don't worry about it"". What a relief as many people could have made a big deal about it even if there was no damage. Based on your positive reviews and our brief interaction I will not hesitate to call with any electrical work that needs to be done in the future. Thank you!

We have been using Arturo as our electrician exclusively since 2016. He's been here 8-10 times over the years. Exterior security lighting, ceiling fan instillation, interior lighting, etc. Impeccable work. I highly recommend him.

Arturo has been a great help to us during our full home remodel. He is patient and takes the time to walk through everything you want to accomplish. We had him install recessed lights and new switches throughout our home, and he'll also be hanging our chandeliers and fixing some old electrical issues in the house. His prices are reasonable, and he aims to please his clients. Highly recommend.

I would highly recommend using this company for all your electrical needs. Arturo was efficient, very organized and knowledgeable.

Arturo at Upgrade Electric was wonderful! He did a fantastic job of installing our whole house fan. He was very professional and clean. He gave us a very fair bid, and then installed the fan within 4 days. I highly recommend Arturo!

After using Upgrade Electric to replace a window mounted air conditioning unit, I was left feeling that they, as a business, were dishonest and rude in their business practices and customer service.
To begin with, the technician requested payment in cash rather than through a credit card, or he would charge me an additional 4% to use my credit card. Though I requested an invoice for his work performed for my records, and an invoice being promised, I have yet to receive it. In addition, the price that he quoted me for the replacement unit was $60 less than what I was actually charged for the physical replacement. This does not include any costs associated with labor.
There was also a $100 charge for finding a replacement unit that didn't meet my requirements; I made clear that I was visually impaired and would require a unit that had analog controls rather than a full digital device. In their defense, he did state that finding one with this configuration would not be an option as the units that would fit the installation space did not come with analog controls and were only available in digital. Understanding this limitation, I accepted what I presumed was my only option.
Lastly, I was not informed that disposal was separate from ""Removal and replacement"" of my old window unit. As such, the old unit was left on my property without being informed, in one of the primary walkways that I use. As I am visually impaired, it wasn't seen and thus tripped over. When I reached out to him about why the unit was left on my property, I was advised that they do not do disposal.
Over all, I feel that I have been ripped off and taken advantage of by Upgrade Electric and would discourage anyone else from using them for any work that needs to be performed on their household.
Buyer beware, Upgrade Electric was also recommended by Home Adviser, a service that connects customers with contractors for repairs. Use them at your own risk; I know that I will not be returning to them for any other projects my home requires.

Arturo's electrical knowledge and experience is surpassed by no one else. From simple troubleshooting to a complete power system installation, his electrical work is the best I've ever seen. His prices are very reasonable and his quality of work is superior.
He always preps the area he's working and cleans up when he's finished. He never rushes to complete his work. He takes the necessary time to do it correct the first time. He treats your house like it is his own. I would not hesitate recommending him to anyone.