LICENSED ELECTRICIAN · SINCE 1986 · SAN MARCOS, CA
The Power Is Yours
Award-winning craftsmanship backed by 40 years of experience serving North County San Diego. Honest pricing, military-grade precision, and the peace of mind your family deserves. CA Contractor License #1021393 · Veteran-Owned · Serving San Diego County since 1986.
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System Size
3,978W
10 panels
Annual Production
7,261
kWh / year
Monthly Savings
$157
estimated
Payback Period
~5 yr
then free power
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THE PROBLEM
These are the exact conversations we have with homeowners in San Marcos and North County San Diego every single week. Every one has a solution.
SDG&E rates have climbed to 31¢/kWh in 2025 — some of the highest in the nation. Without solar installation, you're paying full retail for every watt, every month.
Federal Pacific breakers, 100-amp panels, and wiring from the 80s are leading causes of residential electrical fires in California. A licensed electrician can identify the danger.
Commission-hungry salespeople quote wrong-sized systems. You just want an honest licensed solar installer in San Marcos to tell you the truth about what your home actually needs.
Level 1 charging adds 4-5 miles per hour. Professional EV charger installation in San Marcos gives you 20-30 miles per hour and costs less than most people think.
Unpermitted work is more common than you think. If your home sells and an inspector finds it, the liability lands entirely on you. Always hire a licensed electrician.
Inverter failures, blown fuses, and panel degradation silently drain your savings. Solar panel repair in San Marcos can restore your system to full production.
OUR SERVICES
One licensed electrician. One standard. Solar installation, EV chargers, panel upgrades, and emergency service — done right the first time across San Diego County.
Browse photos from actual jobs completed by TM Electric and Solar — your licensed electrician serving San Marcos, Escondido, Vista, Carlsbad, and all of North County San Diego.
WHY TM ELECTRIC AND SOLAR
Timothy M. is not a salesperson with a clipboard. He is a licensed electrician in San Marcos CA — trained since 1986, shaped by U.S. Army discipline, and guided by a single philosophy the industry has largely abandoned: quality before quantity. CA Contractor License #1021393.
When Tim takes your job, he shows up with 40 years of earned knowledge as a residential electrician in North County San Diego. He explains what he's finding — in plain language. He pulls the permit. He cleans up when he's done. And if something isn't right, he comes back and fixes it.
That is not a marketing line. That is what his customers across San Diego County have said in dozens of five-star reviews.
"Tim was upfront, trustworthy, and patient in explaining everything. He could have charged me for three things and instead fixed it in 20 minutes."
— Verified Customer, San Marcos CA
"He came back on his own time to fix a breaker that wasn't even his work. Who does that? Tim does."
— Verified Customer, San Diego County
Owner & Master Electrician
40+
Years Experience
TRUSTED BY HOMEOWNERS
Five-star reviews from real San Diego homeowners who chose quality over shortcuts.
"Tim was upfront about what was needed, didn't try to upsell me, and the work was cleaner than anything I've seen."
- Sarah M., San Marcos
"He fixed an issue over the phone in five minutes and didn't charge me a dime. I've never had a contractor do that."
- David R., Escondido
"He came back to fix a faulty breaker that wasn't even his work. That is the kind of person you want working on your home."
- Jennifer L., Carlsbad
"My solar system had been underperforming for three months. Tim found the problem in an hour."
- Mark T., Vista
"Professional, punctual, and genuinely cared about doing the job right. Rare to find these days."
- Lisa K., Oceanside
"The most honest electrician I've ever worked with. He saved me thousands by being straightforward about what I actually needed."
- Robert P., San Marcos
"Tim was upfront about what was needed, didn't try to upsell me, and the work was cleaner than anything I've seen."
- Sarah M., San Marcos
"He fixed an issue over the phone in five minutes and didn't charge me a dime. I've never had a contractor do that."
- David R., Escondido
"He came back to fix a faulty breaker that wasn't even his work. That is the kind of person you want working on your home."
- Jennifer L., Carlsbad
"My solar system had been underperforming for three months. Tim found the problem in an hour."
- Mark T., Vista
"Professional, punctual, and genuinely cared about doing the job right. Rare to find these days."
- Lisa K., Oceanside
"The most honest electrician I've ever worked with. He saved me thousands by being straightforward about what I actually needed."
- Robert P., San Marcos
"Tim explained everything in plain English. No jargon, no upsell, just honest work at a fair price."
- Amanda W., San Diego
"I've used Tim for three different projects now. Every single one was perfect. He's the only electrician I'll ever call."
- Chris B., Encinitas
"Our solar panels are producing more than expected. Tim's system design was spot on."
- Patricia N., Rancho Bernardo
"He showed up when he said he would, finished ahead of schedule, and left our garage cleaner than he found it."
- Tom H., Poway
"After getting burned by two other contractors, Tim restored my faith. Permits pulled, inspections passed, zero issues."
- Michelle D., Escondido
"Best investment we've made. Our electric bill went from $220 to $12 a month. Tim made it happen."
- Kevin S., San Marcos
"Tim explained everything in plain English. No jargon, no upsell, just honest work at a fair price."
- Amanda W., San Diego
"I've used Tim for three different projects now. Every single one was perfect. He's the only electrician I'll ever call."
- Chris B., Encinitas
"Our solar panels are producing more than expected. Tim's system design was spot on."
- Patricia N., Rancho Bernardo
"He showed up when he said he would, finished ahead of schedule, and left our garage cleaner than he found it."
- Tom H., Poway
"After getting burned by two other contractors, Tim restored my faith. Permits pulled, inspections passed, zero issues."
- Michelle D., Escondido
"Best investment we've made. Our electric bill went from $220 to $12 a month. Tim made it happen."
- Kevin S., San Marcos
WHY TRUST US
40 years of earned knowledge behind every wire touched. CA Contractor License #1021393. You're not getting someone learning on your home.
Military discipline means the job is done right or it's not done. Zero tolerance for cutting corners. Proudly serving San Marcos CA.
CA License #1021393 with $25,000 bond. Trade exam passed, state oversight, financial coverage. Verified by the California Contractors State License Board.
Recognized for customer satisfaction, quality workmanship, and community reputation across San Diego County and North County San Diego.
50+ five-star reviews from real homeowners in San Marcos, Escondido, Vista, Carlsbad, and throughout San Diego County.
A burning smell at 11pm on a Saturday is not something you put on a callback list. Emergency electrician San Marcos — Tim's available when you need him.
Insights & Guides
Tips, guides, and answers from 40+ years of licensed electrical and solar work in Southern California.
Every solar quote looks good on paper. Here's how to tell a licensed, accountable installer from a sales operation, and what to compare before you sign.
Flickering lights, tripping breakers, or planning new equipment? Here's what a commercial panel upgrade actually involves — and how to avoid costly surprises.
Installing EV chargers at your business isn't as simple as plug-and-play. Here's how to size, phase, and permit a commercial charging project the right way.
Everything Southern California homeowners need to know before installing a Level 2 EV charger — from panel load to permits, cost, and future-proofing.
NEM 3.0 changed the math on solar. Here's when a battery actually pays off, when it doesn't, and how to size a system that fits your real usage.
With SDG&E rates above 30 cents per kWh, most San Marcos homeowners see meaningful payback on a properly sized solar system. Here is the honest math.
Bigger is not always better. Here is how a licensed installer actually sizes a solar system to match your real usage, roof, and future plans.
Commercial solar returns depend on demand charges, roof condition, and usage timing far more than on panel wattage. Here is how to evaluate it honestly.
Many San Marcos homes still run on 100-amp service. Before adding a Level 2 charger, here is how a load calculation tells you if an upgrade is required.
Two nearly identical homes can pay very different prices for the same charger. Here is exactly what drives the cost of an EV charger installation.
Burning smells, flickering lights, hot outlets. Know when to call a licensed emergency electrician before a small issue becomes a fire hazard.
FAQ
Real questions from homeowners in San Marcos CA and North County San Diego — answered by a licensed electrician with 40 years of experience.
When you call TM Electric and Solar, you're not calling a franchise or a dispatch center. You're calling a licensed electrician in San Marcos CA who will pick up, tell you the truth, and do work he's proud to put his name on. Serving San Diego County since 1986. CA License #1021393.
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