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Avatar for Rashid Kaddoura
Rashid Kaddoura
4.8(
129
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Serving Milpitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rashid was great. Responded quickly to inquiry about our electrical panel upgrade and gave us the lowest quote. Highly recommend for any homeowners being forced to upgrade their panels for insurance purposes."
Response time10 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
A R P Electric
4.8(
87
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Serving Milpitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Ahmed, did submit a Estimate & we want additional work, so he is going to submit Estimate for this extra work. We like his Estimate for the 1st Project, & we are waiting for the Estimate for the 2nd part. His suggestions & ideas were great ones & we plan on Hiring him to do our Electrical Project"
Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Single Line Electric
5.0(
49
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Serving Milpitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Nery and his crew did an excellent job installing both a new electric panel upgrade and a 240V EV charger. They were open to discussing and negotiating a reasonable price and working with the city to have the new panel inspected. I would highly recommend Single Line Electric Company to others and would use their services again if needed."
Main Panel Upgrade
Main Panel Upgrade
Main Panel Upgrade
Response time1 day
Response rate87%
34 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JC Electric
5.0(
9
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Serving Milpitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"When the technicians arrived they were very professional before starting the work we did a walk through for the project and it was easy to understand how they will complete the job step by step they were very clean and respectful to my home I had no issues with them they did a great job on my sub panel and fixing my bathroom outlets"
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+51

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CA Electrical Group 24/7
4.7(
61
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Serving Milpitas, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. I needed to upgrade my electric panel, Ben did an excellent job very professional. Installing switches, circuit breaker panels, relays, and other electrical control and distribution equipment was the right call. I look at several electricians with reasonable prices and CA Electrical Group was definitely the right call. I will highly recommend CA Electrical Group to all my friends. What was important to me was his daily commitment to start and finish the job the dates we agreed on."
apartment rewire
main service panel upgrade multi meters
tesla
new 3 phase commercial electrical panel
solar ready main panel

+123

Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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GAETAWAY ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
13
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Serving Milpitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"This company has my business from here on out from the first phone call to the end of the job or should I say jobs they have taken care of me and made me feel like I was being taken care of. Itâ s very hard to trust all contractors cause not all contractors care about what they do as much as about the check at the end these guys are different. They go out of their way to make sure that you are satisfied with what they are doing and there are no unnecessary change orders at all. I like to thank you guys personally for always making sure my knee your met."
Exterior LED lighting and address
Pergola ceiling fan/lighting.
Tesla home electric vehicle charging station and conduit install.
Commercial LED high bay lighting.
Generac home electric vehicle charging station, conduit/outlet install.

+9

Response time12 hrs
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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Pellegrin Electric
5.0(
23
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Serving Milpitas, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I've used Alphonso several time for various jobs. The first job was to diagnose a HVAC unit that was not working. Another was to install electrical conduit on the outside of a house for motion lights. Another time was to pull wire in order to create a 220 A outlet for an electric range. The most recent job was to check the wiring of an older home and upgrade the 2-prong outlets to 3-prong. Each time Alphonso did an outstanding job. He was punctual, professional and performed all of the work lawlessly. He rates are competitive. I will continue to use Pellegrin Electric/Alphonso for every future electrical need."
Los Gatos  ligthing Kitchen
Los Gatos Kitchen
Kitchen under cabinet ligths and receptacles.
Rewired complete Bathroom
Saratoga Bathroom remodel.

+51

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Milpitas, 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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