The Story
Built on honest work and word-of-mouth.
Luis Villalobos grew up in San Marcos and spent his early career working under master electricians across San Diego County — learning the trade the right way, on real jobs, with real accountability.
In 2009, he founded Lava Electric with a simple goal: give homeowners the same quality work the big contractors do, but with the personal attention only a small, owner-operated business can provide. Luis pulls every permit, shows up on time, and doesn't leave until the job is done right.
Today, Lava Electric serves families from San Marcos to Orange County. Over 1,200 homes later, the business still runs the same way it always has — Luis answers the phone himself, gives honest assessments, and stands behind every job.
The Journey
15 years in the making.
Started Lava Electric
Luis founded Lava Electric in San Marcos after years working under master electricians across San Diego County.
C-10 License Earned
Obtained California Electrical Contractor license #1155620, allowing Luis to take on full residential projects independently.
Expanded Service Area
Grew the business to serve Temecula, Riverside, and Orange County as word-of-mouth referrals multiplied.
EV Charger Specialist
As EV adoption surged in Southern California, Luis became one of the region's most sought-after Level 2 charger installers.
1,200+ Homes Served
Crossed a major milestone — over 1,200 San Diego and Inland Empire homeowners have trusted Lava Electric.
The Commitment
Every job done like it's his own home.
Luis holds a California C-10 Electrical Contractor license (#1155620) and carries full general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage on every job. No subcontractors, no surprises — just Luis and his team doing the work they promised.
- Permits pulled on every qualifying job
- Clean worksite — we leave it better than we found it
- Straight answers and honest pricing upfront
- Follow-up call after every job to make sure you're happy
