Ochoa Electric · Santee, CA
Ochoa Electric is a licensed electrician in Santee for homeowners and businesses who want the job done right the first time. We have been wiring East County homes since 2001, and our owner learned the trade in the Navy. Ceiling fans in Carlton Hills, smart switches in a new build off Fanita Parkway, a panel that finally needs replacing. Call and we pick up or call right back.
Much of Santee went up in the 1970s. Solid tract homes, but the original outlets are loose, the garage circuit is overloaded and the hall light has flickered for years. As a residential electrician we replace worn devices, add circuits where the kitchen and laundry need them and track down the flicker instead of just swapping the bulb.
Santee summers run hot, and a good fan in every bedroom makes the AC work less. We install fan-rated boxes and braces, run a new switch leg when there was only a light, and balance the fan so it does not wobble. Six fans in one visit is a normal day for a licensed electrician in Santee on our crew.
Newer houses on the north side of town come with smart panels, networked switches and lighting scenes that confuse plenty of electricians. Not us. We troubleshoot and expand those systems, add circuits without breaking the smart features and get the app talking to the hardware again. Here is the full list of wiring, outlet and lighting services we offer.
East County sees its share of fire-season power shutoffs, and the moment power comes back is hard on electronics. A whole-house surge protector at the panel guards the fridge, the HVAC board and the TV all at once. We pair it with point-of-use protection where it makes sense.
Many Santee garages still have a 100-amp panel. Add a car charger and the math stops working. We calculate the real load, upgrade the panel if it needs it and install the charger in the same visit when we can. Our Level 2 charger installation page covers the hardware options.
Backyards that back up to the San Diego River trail or the slopes near Santee Lakes get dark fast. We install patio lights, path lights and motion floods, plus recessed cans and dimmers indoors. Outdoor fixtures are rated for the heat and the dust. Browse our lighting installs and upgrades for ideas.
From the strip centers along Mission Gorge Road to the shops around Santee Town Center, where the Green Line trolley ends, we handle lighting retrofits, new circuits for equipment and parking lot lights. Owners who want to offer charging can add customer and employee EV chargers to the same project.
Our hours are 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays, and we do not claim to be open around the clock. Inside those hours we are quick, and urgent calls often get a truck on site within the hour. If you are typing electrician near me with half the house dark, call us. A real person answers or calls you back.
Edward Ochoa started his electrical career in the Navy and still serves in the Reserve. He runs the crew the same way: on time, clear about the problem and careful in your house. Hire a licensed electrician in Santee from our team and you deal with the owner, not a dispatcher. Learn more about Edward Ochoa.
Santee is one stop on a route we drive every week. Down Magnolia we work as El Cajon electricians, and further west we serve La Mesa homeowners too. Rancho San Diego, Spring Valley and the San Diego neighborhoods past Mission Trails are all in range. Have a quick question first? Check our answers to common electrical questions.
Yes. We are licensed and insured, veteran-owned and have served Santee and the rest of East County for more than 20 years.
It depends on whether there is already a fan-rated box and a switch in place. We look at the room and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Yes. Newer construction is a strength of ours. We troubleshoot, expand and repair smart electrical systems without losing their features.
Not always. We run a load calculation first. If the panel has room, we install the charger. If not, we price the upgrade and the charger together.
No. We work Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, and respond fast during those hours, often within the hour on urgent calls.
For most homes with expensive appliances and electronics, yes. It protects everything on the panel at once, which matters most when power drops and comes back.
Faster than most when you search electrician near me in East County. We are a short drive away and often on site the same day during business hours.
We'd love to come check out the job and see how we can help. Exhaust and ventilation fans are on our regular service list.
Tell us what you need and we will give you a straight answer and a clear price. Call during business hours or send the form below, and a licensed electrician in Santee from our crew will get back to you quickly.
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