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Charles Viereck Electric
4.9(
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Serving Palomar-mountain, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

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Warranties offered

"Prompt courteous and friendly. Charles is very knowledgeable, and explains things very well. He did not go over his estimated quote, in fact he was on the lower cost side of it. If I'm ever need of electrical work again I would not hesitate to hire Charles Viereck Electric!"
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Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Walter Electric
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Serving Palomar-mountain, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job and reliable workmanship from the owner / electrician! Offered great advice when needed, completed the work on time and efficiently. Will definitely use Walter Electric again!"
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Response time8 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
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Serving Palomar-mountain, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great job on the house, they had everything installed in 3 days and once the LAWP Panel from the power company and hooked everything, then everything was working well. they took care of all the paper works and documentation, and everything was done quickly. Best price available for us."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Michael J Dove
4.7(
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Serving Palomar-mountain, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

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Mr. Dove didn't do the work.  It was two of his employees or subcontractors.  The installation of the wiring, ceiling fan and ceiling light went fine, but the drywall repair wasn't that good.  The texture they sprayed on the walls didn't even remotely match the existing wall texture, so their patch job was obvious.  Also, they didn't reconnect something in one of the outlets so only the top socket worked.  When I notified Mr. Dove, he came out the next day to fix it.  I was impressed by Mr. Dove's professionalism, and would hire him again provided he did the work. 


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+16

Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Atlas Electric
4.4(
259
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Serving Palomar-mountain, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I bought two Toto washlets (bidet toilet seats) to be used in the two bathrooms upstairs. None of the bathroom had a GFCI outlet to provide power for the washlet on top of the toilet. Mehran came 15 minutes ahead of the scheduled time and started to seal the working area with plastic sheets. He removed an old phone jack outlet and used its space to install a switch for the GFCI outlet in the master bathroom. The GFCI outlet was installed nicely near the toilet. We can turn the switch on before we use the washlet and turn the switch off to save power when we are not at home. Mehran replaced the single light switch panel with a 2-switch panel in the guest bathroom. One switch controls the light and the other one controls the GFCI outlet. Both the switch panel and GFCI outlet were installed nicely. Mehran also reconfigured two switches to provide power to two yard floor lights separately. Mehran kept his work area very clean during his work and after his work. He was very polite and friendly. My wife and I were very pleased with Mehran's excellent work. We will hire him for all our future electric jobs. We recommend Mehran highly."
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Recommended by90%of homeowners
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C&L Electrical Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Palomar-mountain, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Great. Most electricians that I spoke with wanted to change out my fuse box. He reviewed box and said he could replace fuses. Then, he inspected wiring that was causing fuses to trip and found the problem. Great work."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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J. Casillas Electric, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Palomar-mountain, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Went very well. The owner, Joe, was always available for questions via text or phone. My wife liked the guys who came in and did the work. They were very nice. They were the ones who found a problem caused by SDG&E sub-contractors after performing an upgrade to my service. All is well."
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Recommended by87%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Palomar-mountain, 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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