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C G Electric
5.0(
15
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Chris and his team did a great job at upgrading my electrical panel from 100 to 200 he handled all the paperwork and permits and made the process stress free I will recommend him to all my family and friends."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate86%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Home Team Electric
4.9(
162
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I needed my evaporative cooler hooked up to the electrical panel. Carlos Camarena did a full evaluation, noted things that were not to code, worked up an estinate with three price options, and went to work that day after a contract was signed. The work was finisged the next day by 2 of his coworkers. Carlos Camarena is knowledgeable, professional, friendly, and clearly loves what he does and the company he works for. A pleasure to hire him and Home Team Electric's team"
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The Home Team Family
Technician Colt Cooper
Owners Frank & Corrine Luersen
General manager- Frank Luersen

+34

Response time1 day
25 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
Electrical Buddy
4.7(
46
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian arrived right on time, fixed our outdoor lighting system very professionally, and even dug up dirt to cover the wires. As he was leaving said if the lights did not work tonight he would be back tomorrow to fix them. Highly recommend him and plan to hire him in the future when needed."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Rhythm Electric, LLC
5.0(
17
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Terry is very professional and managed a job with multiple aspects, including exterior and interior lighting upgrades. He provided good recommendations when I wasn't sure of the direction to go, even making extra trips to show samples before I made purchase decisions. I highly recommend Rhythm Electric for their customized service."
Rear lighting.
Entryway lighting.
Mirror backlighting.
Mirror backlighting.
Under cabinet lighting.

+3

Response time8 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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C T C ELECTRIC
5.0(
8
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Credit card accepted

Customers say: Quality work

"I was skeptical to hire an electrician due to my natural distrust of contractors due to prior bad experiences. C T C electric was a breath of fresh air. The electrician priced the job fairly, showed up on time and finished the job without any issues. C T C electric kept the job sight clean ( my home ) throughout the electrical repair work. Thank you C T C electric for the great work and integrity in doing business fairly."
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mega Power Electric, Inc
5.0(
191
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had Mega Power Electric Inc install a solar system and panels. The President and provided excellent communication all the way through the process. He even met with us after installation to explain the almost incomprehensible PG&E bill. Although not the least expensive bid, his was competitive and I felt he was as interested in educating me about solar and the various types of panels and inverter systems as he was in selling a system. He demonstrated how the array of panels would meet our energy needs and as opposed to some of the other companies, wasn't selling us more than we needed. We are very satisfied with our solar system and I highly recommended Mega Power Electric Inc."
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+32

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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HEGGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS
5.0(
20
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went great.  He showed me how to set the outside lights, corrected  the timing, changed what need to be changed and I was overall, very pleasantly surprised and happy with his work.
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Residential Tesla Wall Connector installation
Commercial EV charger installation
Large custom lighting project
Thermal Club custom light fixture installation.
La Quinta Resort Underground Parking EV Charging Installation

+7

Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Michael J Dove
4.7(
265
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Serving Thousand Palms, 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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Michael J Dove
Before
After
Bathroom
Bedroom

+16

Recommended by92%of homeowners
Independent Electric Contracting, Inc.
4.7(
60
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Serving Thousand Palms, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Victor came and have me a very reasonable estimate. I hired him and he came when he said he would! He did a fantastic job adding new exterior outlets and adding breakers to my main panel. It was a complex job and Victor and Juan did a fantastic job. They also installed WeMo switches for me, which ultimately required way more work than we thought because of how the house had been previously wired by someone else. Thanks so much Victor and Juan!"
Response time1 hour
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Thousand Palms, 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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