Do I need a permit for electrical work?
Most significant electrical work — panel upgrades, rewiring, new circuits, EV charger installs — requires a permit from your city or county, and the work must pass inspection. We handle the permit process for you and make sure everything is done to current code, so there are no surprises when you sell or refinance.
How much does a panel upgrade cost?
It depends on your home's existing service, the panel size you need, and what your city requires. Rather than guess, we inspect first and give you a firm, upfront price before any work begins — the price we quote is the price you pay.
Do you offer financing?
Yes. We offer financing options for larger projects like panel upgrades and whole-home rewiring, so a safety issue never has to wait on a budget cycle. Ask us about current options when you book.
How long does rewiring take?
For a typical single-family home, whole-home rewiring usually takes several days to a couple of weeks depending on the home's size, age, and access. After our inspection we'll give you a clear timeline along with your upfront price — and we work to keep your home livable throughout.
Can you work with my insurance company?
Yes. Insurers increasingly require documentation or upgrades for older panels and wiring before issuing or renewing policies. We provide the inspection reports, photos, and correction work insurance companies ask for, and we're happy to communicate directly with your carrier.
Do you install EV chargers?
Absolutely — Level 2 home charging stations are one of our most requested services. We assess your panel's capacity first, recommend the right charger for your vehicle, and handle the full permitted installation.
What if my panel is a Federal Pacific or Zinsco brand?
Both are widely recognized fire hazards that stopped tripping reliably decades ago. If we find one during an inspection, we'll walk you through safe replacement options right away — this is one of the most common upgrades we do in older Bay Area homes.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency service?
Yes. A live person answers any time, day or night, and we dispatch electricians for true emergencies like sparking outlets, burning smells, or a sudden total outage.
What's included in the free safety check?
With any paid electrical service, we'll look over your panel, visible wiring, and outlets at no charge and flag anything that could become a bigger problem — so nothing gets missed while we're already there.
Do you offer warranties on your work?
Yes. All of our electrical work is backed by a workmanship guarantee, and most parts carry manufacturer warranties on top of that. We'll spell out exactly what's covered before we start.
How do I know if my wiring needs replacing?
Warning signs include flickering lights, warm outlets, frequent breaker trips, or a home built before the 1990s that's never been rewired. An inspection is the only way to know for certain — and it's the first step we take before recommending anything.
Are your technicians background-checked?
Yes. Every technician we send into your home is licensed, background-checked, and trained specifically on the quirks of older Bay Area electrical systems.
