Fredrick's Electric reviews
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The Verdict
Fredrick's Electric is a safe bet if you want an electrician who'll actually show up on time and fix the problem right. We analyzed dozens of reviews and found two standout patterns. First, response speed: 4 reviewers mentioned same-day scheduling, and one homeowner called about flickering kitchen lights that had stumped previous electricians for months. Fredrick's team spent hours tracing the issue to a single screw touching a metal door outside, didn't overcharge for the detective work, and the problem never came back. Second, repeat business tells the real story. One customer in Solana Beach has used them for 20 years across multiple projects. Another hired them for commercial jobs over a full decade and described never worrying about code compliance. We found 17 mentions of high-quality workmanship and 12 of strong post-sale support, with only 1 negative review (a traffic complaint unrelated to actual electrical work). The only thing missing here is flashy marketing. Fredrick's just keeps showing up and doing the work.
If you want an electrician who'll troubleshoot a mystery short for hours without padding the bill, or one you'll still trust 20 years from now, Fredrick's Electric delivers that reliability without the hype.
Reviews That Shaped Our Verdict
Joshua has turned to Fredrick's Electric repeatedly for commercial electrical work over the past decade. He relied on their crews because the electricians consistently delivered top-tier, code-compliant installations, so he never had to worry about quality or passing inspections. He singled out Jason and Carey for their hands-on customer care — they treated each project as a priority and stayed engaged throughout. The standout for him was that dependable combination of skilled electricians and attentive service, which made these jobs worry-free.
Donna Spencer reluctantly called an electrician for work on two homes: one a simple job to add new outlets, the other a months-long mystery in a kitchen that kept flickering or losing power. Technicians spent a few hours tracing the problem and discovered that a screw had been touching a metal door outside and shorting the circuit. They fixed the fault, kept the bill fair despite the time spent hunting the cause, and the kitchen has been stable ever since. The unexpected payoff was being able to run the dishwasher again — a small, concrete result that made the hassle worthwhile.
Nancy C. has relied on Fredricks Electric for more than 20 years to care for her older Solana Beach home. When she recently needed several outdoor light fixtures replaced, she reached out to Cary Fredrick, the company’s VP, and the team moved quickly to schedule the work. Skilled electricians showed up on time, polite and clearly knowledgeable, completed the job with top‑notch craftsmanship, and left the property tidy. She also appreciated the modern convenience of receiving an invoice and paying online, which made the whole process effortless. After two decades of steady service, the combination of dependable crews, responsive leadership, and easy billing is what keeps her calling them back.
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Serving customers for 13 years
Among the longest-standing installers in the market.
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What You Can Expect
Sean Golly prefers to hire local, and for a residential solar install he picked a nearby company. He found they set modest expectations and then exceeded them. The installation itself came out very tidy, and the team kept an almost nonstop level of communication from planning through completion. What stayed with him most was that combination of clean workmanship and relentless updates — the project never felt like a mystery at any stage.
Ray F. called for help with his solar service and got an immediate response — the company scheduled a visit the same day. Their team showed up as arranged and completed the job with clear attention to quality. He recommended them afterward, and what stuck with him was the combination of rapid, same-day scheduling and solid workmanship.
Shannon A. reached out to Fredricks Electric on a Thursday after a neighbor recommended them, desperate to find a licensed electrician who could be trusted and available immediately. The office picked up and treated her like a priority, and owner Cary called her back that same day. He showed up that afternoon to assess the issue, and by the following Monday his crew was on the roof working—fast turnaround that turned urgency into action. The team worked professionally and hard, tackling the job thoroughly, and the final bill felt fair for the quality delivered. What stuck with her most was the owner’s personal involvement and the speed from first call to crew on-site—exactly the kind of responsiveness you want when an electrical problem can’t wait.