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Dalcon Electric
4.5(
427
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I loved working with Dalcon. From the estimate and working with Zachary to the excellent wiring by Reggie and Christian, they are very professional. I had an ancient main panel replace with a newer larger main panel. In addition they added 6 new circuits. The main panel wiring was so well done that the inspector said he had not seen work that good in years. Dalcon is expensive but I believe that it was well worth it."
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+9

Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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CA Electrical Group 24/7
4.7(
61
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am updating my rating for CA Electrical (Unfortunately Angi will not allow me to edit, so I am posting this as a new review). After posting my original review I was contacted by CA Electrical. The supervisor assured me that my experience was not their normal practice and that they normally made sure to call if there was a change of plans. I felt that they were earnest in trying to make things right, so I agreed to give them another chance. I ultimately decided to select them for my project to replace sub panel and install outlets. The crew was excellent and professional. They showed up on time, were professional and friendly, took extra care to ensure work spaces were left clean. Their workmanship was excellent and they did a great job of cleaning up some messy electrical wiring that had been there before. As an electrical engineer, I also appreciated the crews knowledge of code and ability to explain the technical side of the installation. I would use them again."
apartment rewire
main service panel upgrade multi meters
tesla
new 3 phase commercial electrical panel
solar ready main panel

+123

Response time5 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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NCL Electric
5.0(
15
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"I had an EV charger mounted and installed by NCL electric services and the experience was great from start to finish. They were professional, punctual, and explained everything clearly. I would highly recommend NCL electric!"
Chandelier
Chandelier
Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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John Buckley Electric, Inc.
4.8(
120
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"John Buckley Electric is a professional, licensed and provides first rate service at a fair price. Johnâ s work is second to none. We had an original corroded electric box and original fuses for power to the house. John worked with the electric company to coordinate all the work. All the electric was replaced in one day. Highly Recommend."
Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
22 neighbors recently requested a quote
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pyramid electric
4.9(
7
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Thanks a lot to Alex for fixing a lot of old issues in the house - 3-pin plugs and grounding, fan, lights, new switches and wiring. Alex is highly skilled, diligent and easy to work with."
Upgrading an electrical panel
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Taking pride on my craftsmanship
Electrical Project

+9

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Warner Electric
5.0(
6
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Serving San Francisco, 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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ARECHIGA POWER
5.0(
12
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ray gave me a call while I was in the process of finding an electrician to troubleshoot a wiring problem at our office space. I told him that some of the outlets were working while some of them were temperamental. Ray came to the office with a sense of urgency, and not only checked out the electrical panel, but looked at every individual outlet that was not working. He explained what the problem was in great detail, and was very confident that he could fix the problem, and scheduled for two of his workers to come out the following day to tackle the issue. They were able to fix it in about an hour, and everything is working perfectly now. I immediately asked for a way to give a review, so here I am right now. 10/10!!!"
Living room
Kitchen
Meter Main Panel Upgrade
Meter Main Panel Upgrade
Meter Main Panel Upgrade

+46

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Voltex Power Solutions
4.9(
10
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I contracted with Hector for two electrical projects. The first was for replacement of our 200 amp electrical panel. One problem I've had with contractors has been frustration at their lack of communication. Hector was always good at answering my calls, returning text messages, and keeping me informed. He did his work professionally for a reasonable price, so I hired him again to wire our shed. Again, he did the work professionally and kept me informed of his schedule. One area for improvement would be for him to pay more attention to what the customer says. Some work in our shed had been previously started with Romex installed through the studs. I told him this would need to be replaced with conduit per code. He again started installing Romex. He said he thought we would be installing sheet rock and it would cost more to change to conduit. But after I pointed out I had included flexible conduit in the written scope of work, he made the change with no additional cost or complaint."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate98%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Value Electrical Construction Inc.
4.6(
12
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Serving San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went extremely well, except for a minor misunderstanding with the inspection date by PGE. I had to call them myself to set up the appointment; something I thought Val was going to take care of. At any rate, his work was exceptional and I'm thinking of giving him a call for some current electrical needs that I have. His attention to aesthetically pleasing and neat workmanship is his strength, along with an outstanding electrical fund of knowledge.
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in San Francisco, 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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