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Avatar for Garafano Electric, Inc.
Garafano Electric, Inc.
4.8(
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Serving Trabuco Canyon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1968

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William and his team did a fantastic job upgrading our meter panel. They took care of all the permits and had the job done on time and on schedule. They were extremely communicative throughout the entire process and I would use them for all electrical services in the future."
Response time3 days
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Kissel Electric
4.9(
334
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Serving Trabuco Canyon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian Kissel was very easy to work with from estimate to project completion. He handled the city permit, SCE inspections, stucco repair, and of course, installation of our new exterior circuit breaker panel. Highly recommend Kissel Electric."
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+46

7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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JVEC, INC.
4.9(
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Serving Trabuco Canyon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1974

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I called them about an electrical panel upgrade and they responded immediately. They looked at some pictures and heard our situation, did their calculations, and it turns out that we didn't need an electrical panel upgrade. Other companies might have done the calculations but gone along with us thinking we needed work done to get some business, but these guys were honest and upfront and ended up saving us a good amount of money."
Response time2 days
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Excellence Electric, Inc.
4.8(
297
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Serving Trabuco Canyon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When we decided to get recessed lighting in our family room, we knew we would call Raymond and his team at Excellence Electric. They had done an amazing job completely replacing our old electrical panel a few years ago. As we expected, Raymond got back to us in a very timely manner, and he and his team started the work immediately thereafter. His team consists of very skilled technicians who can do it all. They even did the drywall repair. Once they did the job in our front room, it looked so incredible, we had them do the whole house. What a difference it has made! It was the single most amazing upgrade we could have made to our home. Many thanks to the fantastic team at Excellence. They were all professional, efficient, and so incredibly nice. The peace of mind we have knowing that we can rely on Excellence for all our electrical needs and issues is beyond measure."
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Fairway Electric
4.5(
676
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Serving Trabuco Canyon, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1995

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was great, professional, and cleaned up everything after himself. He fixed our electrical panel and now the power and outlets don't go out anymore. We are super happy and would definitely refer this company"
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Wilson Electric
4.5(
198
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Serving Trabuco Canyon, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I just got off the phone with Steve, who quickly responded to my request for an electrician I made on Wednesday, day before Thanksgiving. He requested we talk on the phone and he could possibly assist with a quick fix. Everything he asked me to check and do, I already had done on the night I lost power. However, I went to the circuit breaker, telling him I was planning to shut down everything and power every switch back up again, hoping I missed something. As I did, I felt one switch was slightly wiggly, as he suggested I possibly would find. I purposely pull that switch off, then on. As he correctly predicted and suggested, all power restored. He stayed on the phone as I checked every wall outlet affected, finding each working. His knowledge, experience and honesty on a quick fix was priceless. He was quick to help with nothing attached or an agenda for a review, I suggested it. Thank you for your help and patience, having to listen to my story on how I blew up my walls."
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Response time1 day
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Casaroja Electric Inc
5.0(
18
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Serving Trabuco Canyon, CA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"I got a few estimates to get more power out to my studio. Everyone quoted me about 4K to upgrade my panel and get dedicated line out to my studion. These guys were to only ones that looked for a better/more economical solution. I sent a pic of my panel and he remembered that I upgraded my kitchen a while back but noticed that my electric stove had it's own dedicated line. He asked me, did you convert to gas when you remodeled? I said yes and he said, great, we take the line that was dedicated to the stove and we use that. It saved me $1500 and it worked perfectly. I would absolutely hire again!"
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Trabuco Canyon, 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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