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Avatar for CA Electrical Group 24/7
CA Electrical Group 24/7
4.7(
61
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Serving San Anselmo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I've contacted Ben multiple times for projects (wiring/setting up doorbell camera, fixing outlets, wiring/installing florescent lights in garage) at our home. He always responds quickly and is flexible with setting up appointments. Exceptionally neat and clean work! Very professional and a pleasure to talk to. Ben will continue to be my contact for anything electrical!"
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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BA Electric, Inc.
4.8(
109
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Serving San Anselmo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"James is an awesome owner and wonderful to work with! He sent Danny and another person to complete our lighting job. They did A LOT of work installing recessed lighting in 3 rooms and installed under cabinet lighting in our kitchen. They finished all in 1 day and we were very pleased with the work they did! We will definitely be hiring Bay Area Electric again and I will definitely ask for Danny!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by99%of homeowners
Warner Electric
5.0(
6
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Serving San Anselmo, 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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ED Electric Group Inc.
4.7(
42
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Serving San Anselmo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were great in terms of contact and getting them hired, but they didn't have time to get out right away and I was concerned about a safety issue with my wiring"
Tesla Ev charger
Office lights
Unique chandelier lights
Pendent light
Lights

+4

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Golden Bay Electric
4.9(
29
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Serving San Anselmo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were prompt. Efficient.knowledgeable, helpful.professional and friendly. It was a pleasure to wirk with Edgar and they did a wonderful job. When he cane for the estimate he educated me on how to choose my ceiling fan and emwhat was involved. Made the whole process easy. They will be my electricians for all my future electrical work. Five stars!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Christopher Robert Ceinar
5.0(
14
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Serving San Anselmo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Offers commercial services

"We needed to install an EV charger receptacle quite far from the electrical panel. Chris suggested leading individual wires through a conduit instead of simply using Romex, saying that heat characteristics are better. He also wanted to know what EV charger we were getting and asked for documentation. We also discussed other aspects of the work. His genuine interest and attention to detail made us choose him. At the end, we were impressed with the quality of the work he delivered and how easy it was to communicate with him. He charged about the average price for this work but delivered more than many other electricians would do."
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Boost Electric, LLC
5.0(
13
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Serving San Anselmo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Boost Electricâ s Owner was professional and very meticulous about selection of out door lighting. He repaired/re-attached a fallen power line. His skill set is vast. He is very efficient in all electrical issues."
Response time10 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Zarco's Electrical
4.5(
64
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Serving San Anselmo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1997

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"On time for consultation for installation of generator panel?? Installation went well, the staff was on time for the installation, communicated what they were doing, put together the generator for me and cleaned up after the job."
Response time6 hrs
Response rate86%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in San Anselmo, 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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