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Apollo Electric
4.8(
183
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Serving Santa Clara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Apollo Electric is a great company. Came out and scoped out the job and made some very nice money saving suggestions before hand. Day of the job they were onetime With a crew of 3. Unpacked all their equipment finished the entire job and packed and cleaned up in under 3 hours. They even gave me some suggestions about wiring and box placement. I would check these guys out. Great service, great suggestions and very friendly."
Original 1960's Zinsco Panel
Old Zinsco Breakers
New 200 amp Panel
Final Product with stucco matched perfectly
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+64

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Rashid Kaddoura
4.8(
129
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Serving Santa Clara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rashid was great. Responded quickly to inquiry about our electrical panel upgrade and gave us the lowest quote. Highly recommend for any homeowners being forced to upgrade their panels for insurance purposes."
Response time10 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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JC Electric
5.0(
9
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Serving Santa Clara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired JC Electric (Jaime) for two projects: a panel upgrade and an EV charging installation. In both cases, Jaime was meticulous, reliable, and highly skilled, ensuring the projects were completed on time. Beyond his expertise, he is an honest and trustworthy professional. I would gladly work with him again on future projects and highly recommend his services."
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+51

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CA Electrical Group 24/7
4.7(
61
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Serving Santa Clara, 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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GAETAWAY ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
13
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Serving Santa Clara, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Jacob installed my new EV charger. He did an excellent job taking great care in cutting my drywall in the garage to access the main panel outside and then place the wiring in a manner that was as hidden as possible- all at a very fair price. I would recommend him highly and will call on him for future jobs."
Exterior LED lighting and address
Pergola ceiling fan/lighting.
Tesla home electric vehicle charging station and conduit install.
Commercial LED high bay lighting.
Generac home electric vehicle charging station, conduit/outlet install.

+9

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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pyramid electric
4.9(
7
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Serving Santa Clara, 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
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Santa Clara, 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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