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Flo-Electric
5.0(
122
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Flo-Electric was extremely affordable when I needed my electric panel replaced. Chris handled everything so I didnâ t need to worry about anything. I would hire them again for any electrical needs."
EV Charging Service
EV CHARGE
EV Charge
EV Charging
Breaker Panel

+7

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
188
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very pleased with the services that Garafano Electric provided. I would recommend them for any electrical needs you might have!"
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Rock Bottom Construction Inc
4.9(
20
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"My previous electrician had sadly done a terrible job performing my panel upgrade from 100a to 200a. Also, the permitting stages were not followed and I was unfortunately not compliant because of it. After shopping around for many electricians, I eventually met Mike and knew he was the guy that I was going to work with. Mike explained every detail one step at a time. My project was a large project since I was to not only rewire my 200amp panel, we had to fix grounding, water bonding, and also Trench 4 feet deep for SDGE to upgrade our line from 100a to 200a as well. This was a long and stressful process that became super easy because of the effort and work put in by Mike and his team. Mike was here for all of the permitting stages whenever the city or SDGE was here, so that he could answer all their questions and concerns directly. Mike will continue being my electrician from now on. I highly suggest MIke and his team for all of your electrician needs. They are very quick to answer phone calls, text messages, explain all processes and next steps. Super fortunate to have Mike on my home improvement team."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Kissel Electric
4.9(
334
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian is very good with the work he does, he upgraded my panel and had a stucco guy repair around the panel and the match was dead on. I also called Brian last minute for a small electrical issue I had and he came over and corrected the problem. Great price and quality work I recommend his company hands down."
Complete remodels
Complete remodels
Complete remodels
Complete remodels
Complete remodels

+46

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Excellence Electric, Inc.
4.8(
297
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When we decided to get recessed lighting in our family room, we knew we would call Raymond and his team at Excellence Electric. They had done an amazing job completely replacing our old electrical panel a few years ago. As we expected, Raymond got back to us in a very timely manner, and he and his team started the work immediately thereafter. His team consists of very skilled technicians who can do it all. They even did the drywall repair. Once they did the job in our front room, it looked so incredible, we had them do the whole house. What a difference it has made! It was the single most amazing upgrade we could have made to our home. Many thanks to the fantastic team at Excellence. They were all professional, efficient, and so incredibly nice. The peace of mind we have knowing that we can rely on Excellence for all our electrical needs and issues is beyond measure."
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Joe Electric
4.5(
96
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Joes Electric company used their experience and expertise to worked with me to add an additional outlet for a TV and a perimeter lighting system. I was having a new patio cover with recessed lighting done. Joe was able to work with the project manager to install the interface perfectly, it needed to be routed to accommodate the wire and they were able to do that!"
Response time2 days
95 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
P S Electrical
4.4(
170
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Paul was able to identify the problem with our electrical panel and quickly resolve it. He was able to arrive earlier then the time he quoted to us by more than an hour which made us very happy. His price was very reasonable. He quoted us a rate to install 2 interior lights and we will be using him in the near future to have this work done as well as his rat is very reasonable and he is willing to do the wiring through the attic as we requested."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Fairway Electric
4.5(
676
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We needed a NEMA 14-50 EV charger installed outdoors for an electric car, and got 3 quotes from Angie's List. Based on the 3 bids, it seemed certain we'd need a subpanel breaker box installed as our main breaker box was full and there were no empty slots to assign to the EV charger. However, only Tommy from Fairway offered up a potential solution within the existing breaker box, if they were able to source a hard to find quad breaker. It seemed unlikely, but would save a lot of hours (new box install / wiring under the house) and money. Sure enough, he source the part and made it happen. On top of that, they were professional and easy to work with. Highly recommend!"
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Mattiace Electric
5.0(
69
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Serving Irvine, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"amazing! so much electrical knowledge and was able to do everything i needed in a quick timely manor! ive used him several times and will continue to do so."
Electrical Project
Emporia Home monitoring electrical system
50 amp outdoor  EV charger
400 pound chandelier install
Electrical Project

+38

Response time8 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Irvine, CA

Yes, a licensed electrician is essential for this project. Running an electrical service from the road to your house involves connecting to utility power lines, complying with national and local electrical codes, and safely handling high-voltage systems. 

Licensed professionals understand proper wire sizing, grounding requirements, and voltage drop calculations needed for safe installation. Most jurisdictions require permits and inspections that only certified professionals can obtain. The safety risks and potential for property damage make this project inappropriate for DIY attempts.

Overhead installations are less expensive than underground options. For a 1000-foot run, overhead service costs between $8,000 and $15,000, while underground service ranges from $10,000 to $25,000. 

Overhead lines require less labor and fewer materials since they don't need trenching or conduit. However, underground lines offer better protection from weather events and aesthetic benefits. Your decision should balance your budget constraints with long-term reliability and visual preferences.

You might need to upgrade your electrical panel depending on your power requirements. If your existing panel cannot handle the additional load from the extended service, upgrading to a 200-amp service (costing $750 to $2,000) may be necessary. 

A licensed electrician can evaluate your current system and determine if an upgrade is required. Factors include what you'll be powering at the end of the line, existing electrical demand, and whether voltage drop over the distance will affect performance.

Running electric service from the road to a house requires electrical permits from your local building department, costing between $500 and $2,000 depending on your location. You may also need excavation permits for trenching work if installing an underground service. Your utility company will have its own application process for connecting to its grid. A licensed electrical contractor can handle all the necessary permit applications as part of their service, ensuring your installation meets all local code requirements.

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