Updated: May 26, 2026
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Address
934 Hillhaven Rd, Escondido, CA, 92027
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Far West Electric
Far West Electric was established in 2007 and, ever since, has been the electrician to go to for residential and commercial services such as repairs, installations, and inspections. If you are looking for reliable electricians in the California area then contact Far West Electric. We are trustworthy as we have built our reputation on hard work and dedication. We do everything from electrical inspections to re-wiring homes and businesses. We'll take every precaution necessary to ensure that your home or business is left in the same, if not better, shape than it was before we arrived. We do this for all of our customers because we believe in going the extra distance to give them what they pay for.
From BuildZoom: Far West Electric, 934 Hillhaven Rd, Escondido, CA (Owned by: Dat Tien Nguyen) holds a Electrical license and 3 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 111 ranks in the top 4% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Far West Electric, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Far West Electric Contact Information
Phone Number: (714) 392-6164
Address: 934 Hillhaven Rd, Escondido, CA 92027
Far West Electric Escondido
Quality
111
96th percentile
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Far West Electric has a BuildZoom score of 111, which places them above 96% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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4 projects
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Far West Electric has worked on at least
9.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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9 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Far West Electric mostly works on
electrical project
projects.
Pricing
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2 projects
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< $5k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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University. combination permit for addition and remodel to an (e) 1 story sdu. scope of work to include 1st floor add/remodel one bedroom with closet bathroom and closet. 2nd floor new master bedroom with walk in closet master bathroom hallway and den. new windows doors plumbing and stairs. rs-1-7 overlay's esl's geo haz 53
Valuation:
$138,335
Permit #:
2373027
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,224
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
University: combination permit for addition/remodel to existing single famaily residence. includes remodel kitchen bathrooms dining and living on 1st floor. addition of 2nd floor with bedroom and bathroom. all windows and doors will be replaced to match existing rs-1-7. geo 54
Valuation:
$137,870
Permit #:
2289788
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,374
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Interior tenant improvement of electronics lab to increase footprint and security; reroute existing hallway; install new mep and structural mep support; no change in use
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
COMBC-2021-00071
Status:
final
Fee:
$7,996
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
La jolla combination building permit for addition/remodel of an existing 1-story single family residence. work to include addition at entry at rear and remodel of kitchen and hallway and conversion of portion of garage to utility room with laundry. rs-1-2 n-app-1 brush mgmt esl geohaz 26
Valuation:
$242,940
Permit #:
2214779
Status:
issued
Fee:
$6,296
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Clairemont mesa. combination building permit for addition to a single dwelling unit. work to include new playroom and stairs on the first floor. new master bedroom/bath new den and deck on the second floor. work to also include new windows. rs-1-7. geohaz 53. sd unified
Valuation:
$82,952
Permit #:
2393291
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,019
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Peninsula. combination permit for an addition and remodel to an existing single family residence. work to include converting workshop into garage/storage area. rs-1-4 geo haz 51 n-app-2
Valuation:
$463,206
Permit #:
2193627
Status:
complete
Fee:
$9,792
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Install 3 mini-split condeners 7 soffit mount air handlers
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
BLDG23-1245
Status:
final
Fee:
$627
Permit Type:
Simple
Building Type:
N/A
Mid-city: eastern area. combination building permit for construction of a (n) workshop and companion unit attached to the detached garage of an (e) sdu. work includes adding workshop and patio on the first floor and companion and deck on the second floor. companion unit includes 2 bedrooms 2 bathrooms kitchen dining and living room. zone: rs-1-7 geo 53 cupd-boundary
Valuation:
$117,270
Permit #:
2066984
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,367
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Uptown. building electrical mechanical and plumbing for interior remodel to an (e) mdu. work to include removal and addition non-bearing walls new electrical windows plumbing. cpioz-a cc-3-8 rm-3-9 overlay's geo haz 52
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2366322
Status:
complete
Fee:
$275
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install two new 35 ton overhead crane. install new 3000 hp t est motor. install large pits for new oil tanks pumps heat exchange and water cooler systems
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2103300012
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2022-04-16
Cross street: rocky crest rd description of work: existing residential main electrical service upgrade - 200a - (online permit) *the scope of work is limited to upgrade of the existing main service panel. no new sub-panels or relocation permitted
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2019-RESALT-003436
Status:
complete
Fee:
$291
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Scripps miramar ranch: combination building permit for the remodel and addition to an existing one story single family residence to convert to a two story residence. work includes remodel of existing kitchen entry area new widows in existing bathroom and new second story addition with master suite. base zone: rs-1-13 geo haz: 53
Valuation:
$113,154
Permit #:
2059995
Status:
complete
Fee:
$543
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2019-02-12
Cross street: sunset description of work: existing residential main electrical service upgrade - - (online permit) *the scope of work is limited to upgrade of the existing main service panel. no new sub-panels or relocation permitted
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2019-RESALT-001238
Status:
complete
Fee:
$291
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No-plan - nonresidential/multifamily - electrical:4950/hawley
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PMT-3201167
Status:
complete
Fee:
$502
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rancho bernardo; combination permit for kitchen bedroom and bathroom remodel in existing single family home. scope to include removal of enclosed patio walls to create covered patio. base zone: rs-1-14. geo: 52
Valuation:
$24,000
Permit #:
2147823
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,199
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Scope change 9/13/19 const chg to 620426 approval 2210065 delta 1 scope to include demolish of existing garage water closet restroom walls and building new walls to include sink. addition new dog wash tub next to restroom
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2341454
Status:
issued
Fee:
$198
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Serra mesa-combination building permit for a garage addition and remodel to an (e) sdu. work to include demolish (e) garage and buiild (n) garage addition including bathroom and walk in closet remodel of portion of house adding a few walls.geo haz 52 rs-1-7
Valuation:
$61,461
Permit #:
1913525
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,565
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Rancho bernardo combination permit to extend kitchen addition bedroom playroom home office bathrooms addition to garage & remodel extg sdu. rs-1-14/geo 52
Valuation:
$194,731
Permit #:
1908884
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,227
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
Residential alteration or addition - plan check-permit
2018-10-03
Cross street: via ramon via loma vista _____________do_not_edit_below_this_line_____________ description of work: roof mount residential solar photovoltaic for existing single family dwelling with existing residential main electrical service upgrade - 225a - (online permit) *the scope of work is limited to upgrades of the existing main service panel relocation of the existing loads ne... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PDS2018-RESALT-009262
Status:
complete
Fee:
$291
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rancho penasquitos. combination permit for remodel to an (e) 2 story sdu. work to include remove bearing wall between kitchen and family room and enlarge sliding door at family room and kitchen window. rs-1-14 geo haz 53 fire brush management
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
2218226
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,183
Permit Type:
Add/alt 1 or 2 fa...
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 905127 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 861907 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of January 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 861907, 905127 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical, Contractor, C-10 Electrical |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of October, 2015. Check the current license status of Far West Electric with the California Contractors State License Board
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Inactive License
| License # | 905127 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Oceanside |
| Type | Contractor |
- According to the City of Oceanside, CA, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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111
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Markel Insurance Company |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Markel Insurance Company |
229
Permits
- Building permit records show that Far West Electric has worked on 229 permitted projects.
Far West Electric Employees
DN
Dat Tien Nguyen
Owner
SG
Serena Grantham
Owner
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