We used their service back in June of 2025. We were selling our home and getting the run around with electricians. Rick sent Lucy out and what a difference!! She was able to fix the list of problems that needed to be taken care of. She even took care of problems that had been done by others that we had do work. She's extremely knowledgeable.
Rick, I'm sorry that I didn't do this sooner. (I thought that I had) I just received an inquiry from our realtor. I couldn't be happier to pass your information along and always will!! We are in Arizona now.
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4.7 from 33 Google reviews · Sep 30
Richard Olinger Electric
CALL US 760-701-2043!!! Richard Olinger Electric is a family-owned and operated electrical contracting business that has been serving the Vista, California and surrounding areas for over 15 years. We are a licensed C-10 electrical contractor and we are committed to providing our customers with the highest quality electrical services.
We offer a wide range of electrical services, including:
Residential electrical
Commercial electrical
Industrial electrical
Emergency electrical
Low-voltage electrical
Solar electrical
Much More!
We are a team of experienced and licensed electricians who are up-to-date on all the latest electrical codes and regulations.
Give us a call today to book an appointment and receive a free estimate!
License covers C-10 Electrical.
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33 reviews on Google
Google · Sep 30, 2026
Newest review Jul 1, 2026 · 0 reviews in the last 3 months (as of Oct 10, 2026)
Newest reviews on GoogleWord for word · read Oct 10, 2026
Do not Recommend the services of Richard Ollinger. He charges more than most electricians and is seriously incompetent. He failed to show up to the original appointment and the when he did, and charged so much money and he did nothing. He failed to notice 3 major code violations from the builders in regards to paint on the panel and and FAU wiring errors by the builder verified by two independent electricians Then, even though you paid him, he goes behind your back to speak to the builder to prevent you from getting it fixed, even when he did not see the house. He is completely unprofessional and incompetent. He does not care about safety, and is cavalier. He should be reported to the CLSB. He was paid over $500 and did nothing to fix the problem. The worst kind of contractor.
My current job has worked with this electrician company a couple of times now and they’ve been consistently great! They helped us fix an issue with our electrical box in our sound room and previously took care of a problem with one of our light fixtures.
They’re reliable, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. They showed up on time, explained what was going on in a way that made sense, and made sure everything was taken care of before leaving. You can tell they really know what they’re doing and take pride in their work.
Overall, just a solid, trustworthy team. We’ll definitely be reaching out to them again in the future and would recommend them to anyone looking for dependable electricians!
Reply from the business · May 10, 2026
Thank you Alyka for such a great review! I am happy to hear that you are overall pleased with the work. We always try our best to explain the ins and outs instead of our costumers guessing what we are doing.
We look forward to working with you again on any of your electrical projects!
I recommend Rick for anyone's electrical needs. After explaining my issue, hearing his service fees, he suggested I do some diy given the simplicity, and if I needed assistance I could call him for guidance at no charge. Luckily I was able to resolve the issue, but not without his suggestion. His rates were fair and he was honest and kind over the phone. We need more people like Rick.
Reply from the business · Mar 10, 2026
Hi Andrew, such a pleasure speaking with you over the phone. Please feel free to reach out anytime, even if its just for advice. In this day and time, I wish I could do house visits for cheaper, but phone calls are always free. Im here to help. Have a great day!
Olinger Electric was recommended to me and I am so pleased. The guys were professional, friendly and efficient. Definitely reasonably priced and I will be referring my family and friends to Olinger for their electrical needs.
Reply from the business · Dec 10, 2025
Thank you Julie for the great review!
Richard was very accommodating with scheduling. He came, assessed the problem, fixed it and gave me an education for "next time". Learned something new! I'll be using him again!
Reply from the business · Nov 10, 2025
Thank you Carolyn for the sweet review! We look forward to your next electrical project!
I have used Richard Olinger Electric in the past and he was excellent, so I called him again for additional work. Lucy arrived at 8am and began her work and she did a fantastic job! She explained everything very well and was very professional. I would highly recommend Richard Olinger Electric and Lucy.
Reply from the business · Nov 10, 2025
Hi Marcie, thank you so much for the great review! I’m happy to hear you were pleased with Lucy’s work! It was a pleasure working for you again and we are excited for your next electrical project!
This guy is the go to electrician, probably, in all of southern california!!!!!!! Not only did he fix the electrical problem, but he helped me get a squirrel out of my house! You don't get genuine business like this anymore. Thanks Richard!
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2025
Hi Rebecca, thank you for the great review! It was a pleasure working with you and even setting free the baby squirrel with the help of your boys! It was definitely the highlight of my day!
Richard Olinger Electric replaced my electrical panel, and the difference is night and day. The work was so clean that I am no longer worried about a fire starting. To top it off, Billy was so nice that he gave me one of their custom, handy-dandy pens. Thank you Richard Olinger Electric!
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2025
Hi Isabel, thank you for the nice review! It was a pleasure upgrading your panel. At Richard Olinger Electric our costumers always come first, so making sure you felt safe at the end, truly makes me happy!
Rick and his team are fantastic! From scheduling, to trouble shooting, and finishing the job! The professionalism, pricing, and family like mentality I received, I will be using Ricks business each and every time I need electrical work done. Thank you so much!
Reply from the business · Oct 10, 2025
Thank you Raichel for the review! It was a pleasure working on your electrical!
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CSLB #1031359. C-10 Electrical: electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances and equipment, including solar panels. Licensed since Sep 26, 2017: 9 years. Expires Apr 30, 2027. The class should match your job.
Open CSLB record ↗Read Oct 14, 2026Contractor bondOn file
Bond with WESTERN SURETY COMPANY since Feb 27, 2023: the $25,000 bond every California contractor must carry. A bond is separate from liability insurance.
Open CSLB record ↗Read Oct 14, 2026Workers’ compInsured
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Electrician
Google Maps listing · Sep 30, 2026
What the license covers
C-10 Electrical: electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances and equipment, including solar panels
CSLB’s class definitions in plain words · cslb.ca.gov
Contractor bond
$25,000 bond on file since Feb 27, 2023
CSLB · Oct 14 · WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, bond #66587418
Workers' comp
Insured through Apr 14, 2027
CSLB · Oct 14 · EMPLOYERS ASSURANCE COMPANY, policy EIG635974800
License first issued
Sep 26, 2017
CSLB · Oct 14
Licensed as
RICHARD OLINGER ELECTRIC
cslb.ca.gov · Oct 14 · legal name on the license
License timeline
CSLB record ↗IssuedSep 26, 2017Record readOct 14, 2026ExpiresApr 30, 2027
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Permit history
35permits: Vista 17 · San Diego 9 · Carlsbad 8 · Escondido 1
$30,500in stated job value
Aug 27, 2026latest permit
| Issued | Type | Area | Job value | Permit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | Plumbing, mechanical or electrical (home) | Carlsbad | $1,500 | CBR2026-2056 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Electric meter upgrade | Vista | — | B26-1141 |
| Aug 24, 2026 | Electric meter upgrade | Vista | — | B26-1140 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Plumbing, mechanical or electrical (home) | Escondido | — | B26-1264 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Plumbing, mechanical or electrical (home) | Carlsbad | $2,000 | CBR2026-1627 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | Plumbing, mechanical or electrical (home) | Carlsbad | $1,500 | CBR2026-1523 |
| Jun 22, 2026 | Electric meter upgrade | Vista | — | B26-0771 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Electric meter upgrade | Vista | — | B26-0543 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Electrical | Vista | — | B26-0471 |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Electrical (commercial or multifamily) | ZIP 92105 | — | PMT-3406587 |
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- Electric meter upgrade15
- Plumbing, mechanical or electrical (home)10
- Electrical (commercial or multifamily)7
- Electrical2
- EV charger1
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Hours and location
Hours
- Mon–Fri
- 7:30 AM – 4 PM
- Sat
- 9 AM – 3 PM
- Sun
- Closed
Based in668 Townsite Dr, Vista, CA 92084
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Listing details & sources
Listed asElectrician
Google listingManaged by the business
Websiterichardolingerelectric.com
Google Business Profile · Sep 30, 2026 · CSLB record
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What we checked and when
How we listCSLB licenseStatus, classes, issue and expiry datesOct 14, 2026
License matchMatched by the business’s name and phone, which match CSLB’s recordSep 30, 2026
Bond and workers’ compAs CSLB records themOct 14, 2026
Trade checkLicense classes compared with the trades this listing is underOct 14, 2026
Google listingName, phone, hours, rating and review countSep 30, 2026
Google profileThe business’s description and servicesOct 2, 2026
Google reviewsThe newest 10, word for wordOct 10, 2026
City permitsBuilding permits issued to this businessOct 3, 2026
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