Electrician in San Francisco, CA

California heat waves, Santa Ana winds, moisture-driven shorts, power outages and sparking outlets demand immediate attention. We are available 24/7/365 across San Francisco with 60-90 min emergency response.

WE HANDLE:

• Complete power failure diagnosis and restoration
• Burning smell or smoke from outlets investigation
• Sparking or arcing electrical components
• Tripped breakers that will not reset
• Storm damage electrical assessment
• Water damage electrical hazard mitigation
• No power to critical systems (HVAC, refrigeration)
• Exposed or damaged wiring repairs

Your panel is the heart of your San Francisco home — crucial for pre-1980s houses still on 100A or Federal Pacific/Zinsco. Upgrading to 200A ensures safety for AC, heat pumps and EV chargers under California code.

WE HANDLE:

• 100A to 200A panel upgrades for increased capacity
• Federal Pacific and Zinsco panel replacements
• Circuit breaker replacement and repairs
• Sub-panel installation for additions or workshops
• Panel relocation for remodeling projects
• Bus bar repair and connection tightening
• AFCI and GFCI breaker installation
• Panel labeling and circuit mapping

Older San Francisco homes (knob-and-tube in pre-1940s builds, aluminum in 60s-70s builds) need updated Romex to handle modern loads and San Francisco County code. We specialize in whole-house rewiring with minimal drywall damage.

WE HANDLE:

• Knob-and-tube wiring replacement
• Aluminum wiring remediation and repair
• Romex installation to current code standards
• Circuit additions for new appliances
• Dedicated circuits for kitchen, laundry, and garage
• Low voltage and data wiring (Cat6, coax)
• Attic and crawlspace wire routing
• Wall fishing for minimal drywall damage

From recessed LEDs to chandeliers in character homes, plus motion-security for dark California nights — we handle all San Francisco lighting, Title 24 compliant and city permitted.

WE HANDLE:

• Recessed can light installation (LED retrofit available)
• Chandelier and pendant light mounting
• Under-cabinet and task lighting
• Outdoor security and motion-sensor lighting
• Landscape and pathway lighting systems
• Smart lighting and dimmer installation
• Track lighting and rail systems
• Emergency and exit lighting (commercial)

Dead outlets and ungrounded 2-prong receptacles common in pre-1960s San Francisco homes are safety hazards. We repair and upgrade to GFCI and tamper-resistant devices per NEC.

WE HANDLE:

• GFCI outlet installation (bathrooms, kitchens, outdoors)
• USB outlet and charging station installation
• Tamper-resistant outlet installation (required by code)
• 3-prong outlet upgrades from 2-prong
• Switch replacement and dimmer installation
• Smart switch and outlet installation
• Outdoor weatherproof outlet installation
• Loose or sparking outlet repair

Professional fan installation in San Francisco vaulted and older plaster ceilings ensures safe bracing. We handle bedroom to patio fans — ideal for California summers.

WE HANDLE:

• Ceiling fan installation with or without lights
• Fan boxes and bracing installation
• Wobbling or noisy fan repair
• Remote control and smart fan setup
• Bathroom exhaust fan installation
• Whole-house fan installation
• Hunter, Casablanca, and high-end fan installation
• Outdoor patio fan installation

We ensure your San Francisco system meets NEC plus California and San Francisco County codes. Essential for home sales, rentals and insurance. We handle CSLB permits and inspections.

WE HANDLE:

• Pre-sale electrical inspections
• Code violation corrections
• Smoke detector and CO detector installation
• Grounding system installation and testing
• Bonding for gas lines and water systems
• Arc-fault and ground-fault protection upgrades
• Landlord compliance inspections
• Insurance claim electrical assessments

Valley heat, coastal salt air and aging wiring cause tricky faults. Our San Francisco electricians use thermal imaging and load testing to find the root cause fast — no guesswork.

WE HANDLE:

• Intermittent power loss diagnosis
• Flickering lights investigation
• Circuit overload analysis
• Voltage drop testing and correction
• Electrical noise and interference resolution
• Thermal imaging for hot spots
• Load calculation and balancing
• Dedicated circuit testing

Modern San Francisco homes need upgraded infrastructure for smart systems. We install Lutron and Leviton smart switches, thermostats and Alexa/Google hubs — CA Title 24 compliant.

WE HANDLE:

• Smart switch and dimmer installation (Lutron, Leviton)
• Smart thermostat wiring and setup
• Doorbell camera power and installation
• Security system electrical work
• Home automation hub setup
• Voice control integration (Alexa, Google)
• Smart outlet and plug installation
• Structured wiring for whole-home systems

PSPS shutoffs, heat waves and storms make standby generators essential in San Francisco. We install Generac and Kohler with auto-transfer, sized for San Francisco County homes, city and county permitted.

WE HANDLE:

• Standby generator installation (Generac, Kohler)
• Automatic transfer switch installation
• Generator sizing and load calculation
• Portable generator hookup (inlet boxes)
• Generator maintenance and testing
• Natural gas and propane connection coordination
• Manual transfer switch installation
• Generator permit acquisition and inspection

We serve San Francisco businesses — offices, retail, restaurants and warehouses (Bayview, SOMA, Bernal Heights) — with panel upgrades, tenant improvements and emergency lighting.

WE HANDLE:

• Commercial panel and service upgrades
• Tenant improvement electrical work
• Emergency lighting and exit signs
• Parking lot and exterior lighting
• Office and cubicle power distribution
• Restaurant kitchen electrical (hood vents, equipment)
• Retail display and track lighting
• Data center and server room electrical

EVs need proper 240V in San Francisco garages (often tight, older panels). We install Tesla and ChargePoint Level 2, assess panel capacity, pull permits and coordinate PG&E inspection.

WE HANDLE:

• Tesla Wall Connector installation
• ChargePoint and JuiceBox installation
• Level 2 (240V) charger circuits
• Garage and outdoor charger mounting
• Dedicated 40-60 amp circuit installation
• Panel capacity assessment for EV charging
• Smart charger setup and configuration
• Permitting and inspection coordination