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Electrical Pro
5.0(
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Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Anthony. His work was top-notch, demonstrating exceptional skill and professionalism. Punctual, efficient, and went above and beyond to ensure all electrical issues were resolved. I'll definitely hire Anthony again!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AC Electrical, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Anthony is excellent! He's professional, knowledgeable, and also very nice. He installed a light/fan that was complicated and, somehow, figured it all out and made it beautiful. I asked him to come back and do additional work to make my outlets safer, and install a few other fixtures/switches. Highly recommend!"
240v Tesla wall mounted
3/4 INCH EMT TIED INTO PANEL
TESLA CHARGER NIGHT LIGHT
COMMERCIAL EV STATIONS
GRIZZLIE AVALANCHE EV CHARGER

+20

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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JC Electric
5.0(
9
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Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Fantastic! I had recessed lighting and added outlets. Jaime was professional, clean, on-time and explained everything he was going to do and did it well. Nothing was left undone. Will definitely hire again when I get my other rooms ready."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mr Electric of Concord CA
5.0(
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Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I am giving Mr. Electric the highest complement I can as a customer - I will definitely use them again when I need electrical work done!"
Response time7 hrs
68 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
Mendez Electric
4.4(
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Serving Oakland, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Credit card accepted

Customers say: True professional

"We highly recommend Mendez Electric for any electrical and/or general construction work you need done on your home. We hired Mendez Electric, a multi-generational family business, in 2024 at the recommendation of a neighbor who had used them to completely rewire their 100-year-old home in Berkeley's Elmwood neighborhood. Mendez Electric did a full inspection and report of our electric system, which still included a lot of knob and tube. We ultimately hired Mendez Electric to undertake a major electrical project (six figure project) for our older home which included: 1) a complete system/wiring upgrade and installation of a 300 amp service panel upgrade. This work included all relevant permitting and coordination with PGE. Mendez Electric’s staff are highly knowledgeable, efficient, communicative, competitively priced and focused on high customer service. We have hired Mendez Electric in subsequent months to handle several smaller general construction projects, e.g., cement/sidewal"
Response time8 hrs
49 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical switches, outlets & fixtures install or repair projects in Oakland, CA

To select and hire an electrician for your light switch installation, start by evaluating candidates as you would for any skilled position. Ask detailed questions, request a written quote, and verify their licensing credentials. This careful screening prevents unexpected fees and ensures every aspect of the installation, including any drywall repairs, complies with code.

A light switch can malfunction due to compromised wiring or overheating conditions. Faulty connections and excess heat diminish the switch’s performance. If you hear crackling, popping, or hissing sounds when toggling the switch, this indicates active electrical faults that pose a safety hazard and demand immediate professional inspection. Prompt attention prevents further damage and ensures reliable operation.

Installing a light switch takes 30 minutes or less, on average. The installation time depends on the switch type, with dimmer switches requiring additional time compared to standard on-off switches. While the hardware replacement might be completed in 15 minutes, it's essential to adhere to safety protocols, like turning off the circuit breaker and verifying there's no power, for a safe and code-compliant installation.

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