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    Caspian Plus Logo

    About us: "We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction."

    Blue Eagle Electric Logo
    San Jose, CA·

    Electrical

    "GREAT price , i was looking for electrician who is fair on prices ,knowledgeable and fast to upgrade panel and fix some switches light, wiring .If you really want your job be done by professional electrician , dont doubt call Micheal"

    Maryam N. in August 2022

    TP

    In business since 2014

    San Jose, CA·

    Panel upgrades, Switches & Outlets, Wiring , and 1 more

    About us: "We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!"

    Excalibur Builders, Inc. Logo

    "They were very helpful in explaining what they were going to do and were able to do it in a timely manner."

    Cheryl D. in June 2023

    Arcadia Construction Logo

    "Very knowledgeable and efficient. Ben was friendly and respectful. He did a great job on all the projects I had for him. The cost was very reasonable."

    Maria G. in April 2023

    AR
    San Jose, CA·

    Full Electrical for Additions and Remodels, Outlets, Fixtures, and Switches, Wiring or Panel Upgrades

    "Ahmed, was professional, and friendly. I had an outlet burn up in my garage. I usually change out my own outlets and switches. But since there was an issue I hired Ahmed. He not only fixed the outlet he installed a designated outlet for my car charger and replaced a breaker. I would hire Ahmed in a heart beat to do any electrical work at my house."

    Maureen F. in October 2016

    RK
    Santa Clara, CA·

    Electrical installations and repairs. Residential and commercial, Heating and Air-conditioning installations.

    "I thought my EV charger needed to be replaced so I was ready to do that, but they were able to repair it by replacing a damaged wire inside the charger. Glad to get more life out of my existing charger."

    Kevin G. in November 2021

    DR
    Hayward, CA·

    Additions and Remodels

    "The remodel has added so much value to my home, I wish I had done it sooner."

    Destinee K. in April 2023

    Emelco Electric Logo
    San Jose, CA·

    Electrical Switches, Outlets and Fixtures - Install or Repair, Electrical Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Panel upgrades, Vehicle charging station and generator installation , and 2 more

    "Very knowledgable and when he came we hired him for other electrical work in addition to installing two ceiling fans. We will call him first for any electrical need that comes up. He installed new electrical switches and switched out old flourescent light fixtures in garage and laundry room for new energy saving fixtures."

    Gregg R. in August 2016

    MG
    San Jose, CA·

    Electrical

    About us: "3M General Services is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!"

    ONE10 Logo
    Morgan Hill, CA·

    Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Residential - Materials Provided by Consumer, Sustainability - Backup Batteries and Generation, Smart Home System - Install or Service , and 2 more

    "Professional, courteous, promptly, well organize, on-time & much more; hats off for Lex. After first contract with Lex, he is in my contact list for electrical work. The price is very decent or even cheaper than others who do not have license to do the work. Honestly I even want to pay him more for the amount of work he did for my house. It is extremely experience hiring Lex for the work. The project Lex helped me out is to install a 240V outlet for my new EV. THANK YOU Lex."

    LONG N. in June 2023

    Pellegrin Electric Logo
    San Jose, CA·

    Electrical, Electrical Troubleshooting

    "When we needed an electrician for a small job at our home, we asked our friend who knew Alfonso. He raved about the extensive rewiring work Alfonso had done on his whole house remodel. So, we called Alfonso who came out to look. It was a small job of safely off the circuits from our demolished garage and preparing them for future use. Alfonso investigated and then explained our options for this job as well as a possible future upgrade to our main panel and installing an EV charging system. We agreed on a date and he arrived early and worked without a hitch through to completion. The hardest part was the location, in a very tight, awkward space. He had to crawl in and out several times, but always with a smile on his face. His work was neat and clean, and it actually took him less time than anticipated. Alfonso is a good communicator and possesses a fine sense of humor. I strongly recommend him to any homeowners or businesses looking for a knowledgeable, dependable, and skilled electrician."

    Frank S. in August 2022

    TE
    Gilroy, CA·

    Generator Installation, Electrical Panel Upgrades

    "This was a major project, Tommy and his crew installed two Electrical panels. One was the main electrical panel, the other was replacing and upgrading a sub panel in the garage. This required replacing the main wiring from the main panel to the garage. then installing a power outlet for a EV charger for my car. The work was done quickly and on time. and the price was very fair. They went out of there way to make sure all my worries were corrected. I would recommend Townsend Electric Service for any project your thinking about. Ted Johnson"

    Ted J. in March 2020

    AE
    Fremont, CA·

    Electrician

    "Dante transformed my home! 43 year old house with no overhead lighting. Dark! He installed 12 recessed lights in kitchen and family room. Now I love cooking in my NEW kitchen. Removed an old swag lamp and now I can enjoy my dining table. Then he put dimmers on so I can adjust the lighting. He also had the ceiling textured and painted. I wanted so bad to hug him, but Covid rules ! Iâ m using him for other projects and have recommended him to friends. Iâ d give him 10 stars if I could."

    Ginny M. in November 2020

    Indaspec, LLC Logo
    San Jose, CA·

    Solar System Removal and Reinstall - Re-roofs, Electric Car Charging Stations - Service and Install, Residential Main Service Upgrades , and 2 more

    "Yep, Indaspec is a five start company. They were responsive and professional. The system we got has boosted our 2003 system and cost 1/5th the price. It will pay itself off in 3 years, possibly less. They were efficient in the installation - took about 1.2 days. The connection between our system and the app on our phones is super easy and now my husband and I have been high- fiving each other once we find out how much the new system is producing. Get the solar, Guys! This company is a gem! The office manager is a sweetheart and the bidding process was easy. The installer was a man of few words for me (I didn't really know anything about the tech part), but took time to speak to my curious and informed contractor husband. He was patient and explained everything so that my husband felt satisfied that he was doing right by our beloved and somewhat coddled home."

    Virginia L. in January 2018

    Green Leaf Solar & Electric, Inc. Logo
    San Jose, CA·

    Addition Electric, New Construction Electric, Panel Upgrades

    About us: "Here at Green Leaf Solar & Electric, Inc., we sustain our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We strongly believe in giving our absolute best in all of our projects. We are experts in our trade and will always keep you educated on your particular task or project."

    Western Electric S., LLC Logo

    Panel Replace, Electrical

    "Cesar helped me and my wife with some electrical projects in our 2 homes, apparently we had something called knob and tube and Cesar explained to us the risks of having that type of wiring in our home, he quoted us to replace all of this wiring we agreed on the price and he proceeded to perform the job in a very professional way, we had the job inspected and even the inspector was very impressed on how the job got done, so I hired him again to do EV charger installation and the main panel needed to be upgraded in my other home since it was an old panel he explained to be a zinsco panel I went online and effectively this thing was a fire hazard! Thank God for Cesar! Once again pulled the permits and not even one flaw we are so thankful we found Cesar, you can definitely see the passion and care he puts into it. Heâ ll be our electrician for life."

    Juan G G. in May 2023

    WC
    Saratoga, CA·

    Instalation, Repair, Service Upgrades , and 1 more

    "Brian installed a Tesla Gen 3 wall connector and did a fantastic job. He took care of everything form supplying the charger, city permits, and helping me pick the best location for the Charger to be installed inside my garage. I couldn’t be happier with the Service."

    Mark R. in October 2021

    Network Cabling Solutions, Inc. Logo
    Aptos, CA·

    Low Voltage, Phone Lines, Networking

    "The team understood the urgency of protecting our office building. A trespasser threatened the premises. They moved quickly to install cameras, and did followup on the weekend. We extremely grateful for quick response, installation and insuring we were protected. Highest Recommendation!"

    art B. in June 2021

    KR
    San Jose, CA·

    Electric Car Charging Stations

    "I hire KRL for my 240v outlet and EV charger installation at my garage. Cost was reasonable. They are ver professional and responsive on communication.They are very responsive in communication."

    Minsub L. in September 2021

    AN Electric Logo

    In business since 2022

    About us: "With over 10 years of experience as an electrician, AN Electric, is who you need to take care of your home. We handle everything from the initial consultation to making sure your property looks perfect every single time. We will always treat your property as we would treat our own, and you will be surprised how simple and easy our team will make the whole process seem. Give our team a call today. We're looking forward to working with you!"

    WG
    Santa Clara, CA·

    Generator Repair, Pressure Washing

    "Working with them was an amazing experience, a job well done, great customer service and easy to work with!!"

    Maria L. in July 2022

    PE
    Milpitas, CA·

    Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

    "Kelly did the project quite quickly, installing new outlets, installing low-voltage outlets for A/V and data, testing and repairing existing GFCI outlets, adding a new light fixture and switch and replacing an old light fixture. I felt what he charged me for the work was quite reasonable. I ll definitely hire Kelly for any future work."

    Lindsey G. in April 2019

    Power Circuit Electric LLC Logo
    Los Banos, CA·

    Electrical

    "Really good customer service and very accurate."

    Jorge P. in May 2022

    FE
    Concord, CA·

    "They have good pricing and good quality."

    Masul X. in September 2022

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Frequently asked questions

  • An electrician’s cost per hour comes in between $50 and $100. It’ll vary depending on your location and the type or professional you hire. Areas with a higher cost of living can expect to pay on the higher end of that scale. Licensing level may also increase the price.
  • Usually you’ll pay a higher rate for the first hour. This covers their travel and time expense. Emergency or after-hours rates are usually higher too – expect to pay an emergency fee of up to $300 plus a higher hourly rate.

Electricians do a fair amount of larger remodeling and new construction projects but also common residential projects including:

For cost information related to the above tasks, visit our Electrical Cost Guide.

  1. Do you have a license to perform electrical work in this state?
    All states require an electrical license or work performed under a Master Electrician. You should also ask how many on the job hours of experience they have.
  2. Do you have insurance?
    Never use one who isn’t insured. You can ask to see proof of insurance.
  3. Do you have prior work references?
    You might skip this for small jobs like installing a light or outlet. For larger projects, always get references.
  4. What are your rates?
    Always ask up front. Getting a detailed quote up front is the best way to go.
  5. Who is going to do the actual work?
    Often, a Master Electrician will come out to diagnose and bid on projects, but they have their apprentice and journeyman electricians do the work. This isn’t a terrible thing, in fact it’s common practice. The Master’s license is on the line with any work he supervises.
  6. Is your work warrantied or guaranteed?
    Any reputable company or contractor warranties their work, usually for at least a year.
  7. Are you usually on time?
    Overbooking is a frequent problem with electrical work. Often, a service call goes long, and they end up showing up at your home late. This common complaint is easily remedied with an up-front and honest discussion. If they can’t be on time, make sure they’ll call.

1. Don’t Be Misled by an Electrician’s Hourly Rates

A truly skilled, well-equipped professional with a truck full of parts that charges $100 an hour can be a much wiser choice than an inexperienced hack, working with inadequate tools and no parts, but charging much less. Often, more experienced professionals get the job done quickly with warrantied work.

2. Compare Travel Charges

Rates reflect travel times. Travel charges can have a big impact on your costs and are in some ways easier to compare than hourly rates. Many electricians spend a third or more of their time navigating traffic on their way to a jobsite. Every contractor must find a way to pay for the expense of driving each day.

3. Bundle Repair Jobs Together

When you feel it’s time to call a pro, review your list and then conduct a mini-inspection of your home. Look for faulty switches and dysfunctional or crowded outlets. When the electrician comes, you’ll save money and time by getting everything taken care of at once.

4. How to Prepare & What to Know Before the Electrician Arrives
  • Be as thorough and detailed in describing your needs to your contractor. The more they know, the quicker the job will go.
  • Before they arrive, prepare a precise list of items you want serviced. Electricians have budgeted their time for a service call. They don’t have time for additional requests once they are on site.
  • Make sure the electrical panel box is accessible. You’ll pay for the time it takes to access it.
  • Clear away fragile items, knickknacks and furniture from areas where you expect the them to work.
  • If you have questions about the project, ask them before they start. Most are happy to run you through the problem and the process of fixing it.
  • Ask about potential issues after the work is complete. During a service call a professional will spot any potential hazards.
  • You’ll lose power to parts of your home while they work. Be prepared to pause anything you’re doing during the service call.
  • In most cases you’ll have the option to either pay at the time of service or have a bill sent to you. You’ll be able to pay with cash, credit and sometimes check.
5. Install Money-Saving Electrical Fixtures
  • By switching from ordinary incandescent light fixtures or bulbs to fluorescent or LED ones, you can substantially reduce energy consumption in your home.
  • Motion detector switches can help you save money on outdoor lighting while at the same time providing very cost-effective security to your home.
  • Creative landscape lighting and indoor accent lighting can make your home more appealing to you, your guests and potential buyers in the future.

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San Jose Electricians are rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1106 reviews of 1106 pros.

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Recent Job Requests for Electricians in San Jose, CA

  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/23/23
    Select the task that best describes your project: Electrical
    When would you like this request to be completed?: Urgent (1-2 days)
    Nature of Work: Repairs
    Location: Home/Residence
    Amount of work: A single project
    Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/22/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: 1 - 2 weeks
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Type of generator: Fixed Generator
    Comment: Power for 1200 sqft home
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/22/23
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    After Business Hours: No
    Services Needed: Install new switches, fixtures or outlets
    Electrical fixtures : Outlets
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Comment: electrical switches outlets fixtures install or repair
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/22/23
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: Yes
    Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/21/23
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Project description: Update or add a few fixtures, outlets or switches
    Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week
    Location: Home/Residence
    Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/21/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    When would you like this request to be completed?: ASAP - Within 1-2 Days
    Electrical fixtures : Outlets
    Comment: We need a NEMA 14-50 outlet installed in the garage
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/21/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    When would you like this request to be completed?: ASAP - Within 1-2 Days
    Comment: - Circuit breaker is tripping when lots of home appliances are on at once - Replace electric panel - Upgrade to 200amp
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/21/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Electrical fixtures : Outlets
    When would you like this request to be completed?: Within 2 weeks
    Comment: I would like to get an estimate for electrical services
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/20/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Electrical fixtures : Other fixtures
    When would you like this request to be completed?: ASAP - Within 1-2 Days
    Electrical fixtures : Outlets
    Comment: 1) All my kitchen plug outlets stopped working. I've pushed reset buttons and flipped switches at the circuit breaker - with no success. 2) I have a fire alarm that needs to be reinstalled on a ceiling that is ~16' tall. An A-frame ladder would be required.
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/20/23
    When would you like this request to be completed?: Still in planning & budgeting phase
    Location: Home/Residence
    Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/19/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Amount of work: A single project
    Select the task that best describes your project: Electrical
    When would you like this request to be completed?: Within 2 weeks
    Nature of Work: Installation
    Comment: Install vent for shower
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/19/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Project description: Electrical panel upgrade only
    Comment: upgrade panel / panel buzzing
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/19/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Electrical fixtures : Interior lights
    When would you like this request to be completed?: Within 2 weeks
    Comment: Shutter(20in.x4ft) was blown off stucco wall ,2nd story, gentle sloping roof--6 screws into stucco. Two lights(in garage and office) have new florescent bulbs--still not working.
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/19/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Project description: Update or add a few fixtures, outlets or switches
    Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/19/23
    Reason for Cable: 3
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Comment: I have three outdoor lamps and one outdoor motion detection light to replace as well
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/19/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Project description: Electrical panel upgrade only
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/19/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Already Purchased Station: Yes
    Supports 220v or 240v load: Yes
  • Project Location: San Jose, CA
    Date: 06/18/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Amount of work: A single project
    Select the task that best describes your project: Electrical
    When would you like this request to be completed?: Within 2 weeks
    Nature of Work: Installation
    Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.

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