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Gridwise Electric
5.0(
26
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Olema, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Our HVAC company installed a new heat pump but said we needed an electrician for the electrical hookup and a panel upgrade to support it. Stas got us on the schedule within a few days. Enrique did the work - new 40-amp breaker, disconnect box outside, and ran the whip to the unit. He coordinated with the HVAC crew so everything was ready for their startup. No issues at inspection."
New Home Build Electrical
New Home Build Electrical
New Home Build Electrical
Construction Electrical
Construction Electrical

+28

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Gridwise Electric
5.0(
15
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Olema, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Gridwise handled the electrical component of our solar wiring project. Stas explained what was included and what could change depending on what they found in the panel, which I thought was super nice and thoughtful. On site, Enrique and the crew were calm and methodical. When a small issue popped up, they gave options (with trade-offs) rather than just making us accept the issue. Everything looks clean, and inspection went through without issues. Would def recommend them to friends and fam for any future projects!"
Junction box
Main panel
Framing phase
Construction Electrical
Construction Electrical

+3

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Warner Electric
5.0(
6
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Olema, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Steve and his crew of electricians did a fabulous job. They basically replaced the entire house’s electrical, all new switches and outlets in addition to all the new light fixtures in every room. They showed up on time, did what they said they would and addressed every issue encountered in the rehab. In addition, Steve was great helping me decide what to put where. An overall excellent experience. I would HIGHLY recommend Warner Electric for any electric job."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Boost Electric, LLC
5.0(
13
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Olema, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Omid is great. Trustworthy/honest, efficient, kind. All the things I could possible want in someone working in my home. Omid has done exploration for an electrical problem, replaced my breaker panel, installed new lighting, checked my thrown breakers, etc. Couldnâ t recommend more."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Zarco's Electrical
4.5(
64
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Olema, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Elvis, Kargene and team were absolutely fantastic. We hired them to do a panel swap/merging as well as a transfer switch implementation. Kargene was super communicative and really clear and the whole team was incredibly flexible, accommodating and professional. Zarco's Electrical is now my go-to for all of my electrical needs moving forward."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Sonoma Coast Electric, Inc
5.0(
7
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Olema, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Sonoma Coast Electric, Inc is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Multimeter Test
100 amp Sub Panel
100 amp Sub Panel
Installing Unistrut
Stripping Wire

+3

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Proper Power Electric
5.0(
5
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Olema, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We hired proper power electric to update lighting and switches in our home. Forest and foster showed up on time. They were professional and in sync with each other. We added recessed lighting, fan ,and outdoor lights to our new home. Forest made suggestion to add another switch down the hallway to make it easier to turn off lights when going to the room. Both were knowledgeable, helpful and very friendly. They even helped my neighbor with their solar panel system. We had a great experience and will definitely hire again."
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Olema, 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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