We got our start in real estate, fixing restaurant equipment, lighting, and heaters for our business tenants. After four years, we started taking work as an independent general electrical contractor, and today, do a range of commercial and residential work including panel swaps, electric vehicle chargers, rooftop A/C units, etc. for single-family houses up to apartments, hotels, and strip centers. Our friendly and affordable techs are happy to install a new light over your kitchen table, but we also know our way around restaurants, daycares, and factories: three-phase wiring and motors, variable frequency drives, transformers, machine tools, and low-voltage communication and signaling (e.g. Ethernet). Prior to Shortbar, our owner worked nearly two decades developing software in Silicon Valley, and holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. There isn't much we can't do--we look forward to serving you at Shortbar.
"Shortbar did a tricky install of a switched connection to an existing J-box in the concrete ceiling of my condo. If youâ ve owned a high-rise concrete place before, you know that can be tricky, but Shortbar figured out how to hook my new light fixture up to an existing 3-way switch and patched the holes where they had to open up the wall."
Caroline S on February 2024
We got our start in real estate, fixing restaurant equipment, lighting, and heaters for our business tenants. After four years, we started taking work as an independent general electrical contractor, and today, do a range of commercial and residential work including panel swaps, electric vehicle chargers, rooftop A/C units, etc. for single-family houses up to apartments, hotels, and strip centers. Our friendly and affordable techs are happy to install a new light over your kitchen table, but we also know our way around restaurants, daycares, and factories: three-phase wiring and motors, variable frequency drives, transformers, machine tools, and low-voltage communication and signaling (e.g. Ethernet). Prior to Shortbar, our owner worked nearly two decades developing software in Silicon Valley, and holds a master's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. There isn't much we can't do--we look forward to serving you at Shortbar.
"Shortbar did a tricky install of a switched connection to an existing J-box in the concrete ceiling of my condo. If youâ ve owned a high-rise concrete place before, you know that can be tricky, but Shortbar figured out how to hook my new light fixture up to an existing 3-way switch and patched the holes where they had to open up the wall."
Caroline S on February 2024
Mervue Electric, Inc., focuses on quality electrical home improvements over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business, and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you. We are a full service electrical company interested in meeting your needs. Call Mervue Electric, Inc., today.
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Jed Z on June 2016
Mervue Electric, Inc., focuses on quality electrical home improvements over quantity. We use our years of experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business, and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you. We are a full service electrical company interested in meeting your needs. Call Mervue Electric, Inc., today.
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Jed Z on June 2016
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!
Welcome to 415 Electric Incorporated! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!
"My electrician forever! They are reliable and did the service faster and better than I expected. They exceeded my expectations!"
Kate . on September 2018
Welcome to 415 Electric Incorporated! We always provide high quality work that produces an exceptional product. We pride ourselves on the relationships we build with all of our clients, and we cannot wait to hear from you. Call today!
"My electrician forever! They are reliable and did the service faster and better than I expected. They exceeded my expectations!"
Kate . on September 2018
Locally owned and family operated with over 35 years of electrical experience! Our customers appreciate our trust worthy, detail oriented and thorough service. We strive to have all our projects come in on time and within your budget! We service the following cities: Santa Rosa - Windsor - Healdsburg - Rohnert Park - Petaluma - Napa - Sonoma - Calistoga � Kenwood - Yountville - Oakville - Rutherford - St Helena - Novato - San Rafael - San Anselmo - Corte Madera - Mill Valley - Tiburon - Belvedere - Sausalito - San Francisco - Colma - Daly City - Oakland - Alameda - Piedmont - American � Canyon - Berkeley - Albany - Kensington - El Cerrito � Richmond -Vallejo - Rodeo - Crockett - San Pablo.
"Stephen and his crew were absolutely delightful! Jeff, Ethan and Seamus offered Kind, Courteous Timely, Professional service. We feel they did a wonderful job also going an extra few miles to complete the upgrade job that proved more difficult than anticipated. Very happy and indeed Recommended!!!"
Mike F on June 2024
Locally owned and family operated with over 35 years of electrical experience! Our customers appreciate our trust worthy, detail oriented and thorough service. We strive to have all our projects come in on time and within your budget! We service the following cities: Santa Rosa - Windsor - Healdsburg - Rohnert Park - Petaluma - Napa - Sonoma - Calistoga � Kenwood - Yountville - Oakville - Rutherford - St Helena - Novato - San Rafael - San Anselmo - Corte Madera - Mill Valley - Tiburon - Belvedere - Sausalito - San Francisco - Colma - Daly City - Oakland - Alameda - Piedmont - American � Canyon - Berkeley - Albany - Kensington - El Cerrito � Richmond -Vallejo - Rodeo - Crockett - San Pablo.
"Stephen and his crew were absolutely delightful! Jeff, Ethan and Seamus offered Kind, Courteous Timely, Professional service. We feel they did a wonderful job also going an extra few miles to complete the upgrade job that proved more difficult than anticipated. Very happy and indeed Recommended!!!"
Mike F on June 2024
Traube Construction Co Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"The technicians at Traube Construction Company are highly skilled and knowledgeable about HVAC repair. I was impressed by their attention to detail and how they ensured everything was set up perfectly. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing HVAC services."
Tanya S on July 2024
Traube Construction Co Inc, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.
"The technicians at Traube Construction Company are highly skilled and knowledgeable about HVAC repair. I was impressed by their attention to detail and how they ensured everything was set up perfectly. I would definitely recommend them to anyone needing HVAC services."
Tanya S on July 2024
Here is how all of your fear and risk of being cheated with your electrical work vanishes with Five Or Free Electrical Solutions: We make 5 Promises up front to you that if we do not keep, your electrical work is done FREE. You pay nothing. Period. What 5 Promises? 1) Your Electrical Work Is Completed To Your Satisfaction 2) Your Home Is Left Neat and Tidy, Just As We Found It 3) Your Estimate Stays As Originally Quoted and Agreed Upon 4) Your Appointment Calls and Emails Are Returned Within A Business Day 5) You're Not Made To Wait For A Late Arrival* *If we arrive late without contacting you about our delay before our scheduled appointment, we will complete your electrical work for FREE! On top of our 5 Promises to you, you get 5 solid electrical guarantees from us that ensure not only that you'll never be left with a shabby, incomplete electrical job, but that we'll back for years all our electrical work and any material we use at no cost to you.
"Extremely professional and very reasonably priced. Their response was fast and efficient."
Ron A on October 2020
Here is how all of your fear and risk of being cheated with your electrical work vanishes with Five Or Free Electrical Solutions: We make 5 Promises up front to you that if we do not keep, your electrical work is done FREE. You pay nothing. Period. What 5 Promises? 1) Your Electrical Work Is Completed To Your Satisfaction 2) Your Home Is Left Neat and Tidy, Just As We Found It 3) Your Estimate Stays As Originally Quoted and Agreed Upon 4) Your Appointment Calls and Emails Are Returned Within A Business Day 5) You're Not Made To Wait For A Late Arrival* *If we arrive late without contacting you about our delay before our scheduled appointment, we will complete your electrical work for FREE! On top of our 5 Promises to you, you get 5 solid electrical guarantees from us that ensure not only that you'll never be left with a shabby, incomplete electrical job, but that we'll back for years all our electrical work and any material we use at no cost to you.
"Extremely professional and very reasonably priced. Their response was fast and efficient."
Ron A on October 2020
Here at PowerTen, we are a fully licensed electrical contractor working with residential and commercial properties. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our professionalism and skillset.
"Tendai managed a complicated home EV charger installation with professionalism and hard work. He was great!"
Lea H on August 2024
Here at PowerTen, we are a fully licensed electrical contractor working with residential and commercial properties. No job is too large or small for us and we pride ourselves on our professionalism and skillset.
"Tendai managed a complicated home EV charger installation with professionalism and hard work. He was great!"
Lea H on August 2024
At Sepanta Electric, we take immense pride in providing top-quality electrical services with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction. Founded by Ben, an experienced professional with 15 years of industry expertise, our company has been serving clients since 2016. Our Commitment At the core of our business philosophy is a dedication to delivering outstanding results, upholding the highest standards of quality and safety. We believe in exceeding our customers' expectations through exceptional workmanship and attention to detail. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority. Find more info at WWW.sepantaelectric.com
"Ben and his team were professional and courteous throughout the process; from initial assessment, to obtaining the proper permits and of course the installation, testing and sign-off. Ben communicated effectively and involved me in the decision-making process along the way. The project was completed on-time and on-budget."
Jose B on July 2024
At Sepanta Electric, we take immense pride in providing top-quality electrical services with a strong emphasis on customer satisfaction. Founded by Ben, an experienced professional with 15 years of industry expertise, our company has been serving clients since 2016. Our Commitment At the core of our business philosophy is a dedication to delivering outstanding results, upholding the highest standards of quality and safety. We believe in exceeding our customers' expectations through exceptional workmanship and attention to detail. Your satisfaction is our utmost priority. Find more info at WWW.sepantaelectric.com
"Ben and his team were professional and courteous throughout the process; from initial assessment, to obtaining the proper permits and of course the installation, testing and sign-off. Ben communicated effectively and involved me in the decision-making process along the way. The project was completed on-time and on-budget."
Jose B on July 2024
We are an Electrical Contracting Company providing top quality electrical services to South Bay, East Bay, and the Peninsula! David Lee, the owner of Dalcon Electric, started doing electrical work in the San Jose area over 30 years ago. Then, in 1993, he started Dalcon Electric in San Jose. With over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial work, we take pride in our expertise and professionalism. We always give you a fair price and can often recommend ways to save you money on your electrical job. We are family owned and operated company! We are also licensed, bonded, and insured! Give us a call today! You’ll be in good hands! Ask about our Angie's List coupon and senior discounts. Award winning. Certified Copalum Installers. SPAN Certified Installers.
"They came for appraisal gave me a quote for $3000 to have two 240V EV plug installed plus few ceiling lights and outlets. After signing the contract and paying the deposit the work was planned for the week after. Over the weekend I got a text message that I have to pay additional $500 for something that was already accounted for in the original invoice. After complaining I was told to not mind it and it was discussed and supervisor was convinced not to change their numbers. It overall made me feel so bad that I told them to just install one 240V EV plug when they came to do the service. They offered to reduce the overall cost to $2800 as the consequence, which they never honored. Meanwhile looking online I realized that for EV charger installation a permit from the city is mandatory (which I was never told when discussing the work initially). So I asked a permit to be pulled they said they will charge $400 (city fee for permits is $225). When the inspection was scheduled I was told the fee is $700+ and when I asked why they are overcharging so much I was told Dispatch says to do so and go ask the office. I reached out to their office but never got an explanation on why the fee is so high. After inspection was done I was given a date and time for people coming in to patch the walls up. I planned my work schedule accordingly and stayed home to facilitate the work. On the date when no one showed up at the scheduled time I contacted the service representative and he said " They are not there because they had more important works to do!" . Basically saying they cancelled my work because of other works without me being notified. My guess is they forgot to arrange the work to begin with but who knows. I ended up paying $3430 while being made to feel I am rubbing them blind. This was an extremely frustrating experience overall. The two stars given is for the contractors they used to do the work which did their work without any issues."
Maryam J on February 2022
We are an Electrical Contracting Company providing top quality electrical services to South Bay, East Bay, and the Peninsula! David Lee, the owner of Dalcon Electric, started doing electrical work in the San Jose area over 30 years ago. Then, in 1993, he started Dalcon Electric in San Jose. With over 30 years of experience in both residential and commercial work, we take pride in our expertise and professionalism. We always give you a fair price and can often recommend ways to save you money on your electrical job. We are family owned and operated company! We are also licensed, bonded, and insured! Give us a call today! You’ll be in good hands! Ask about our Angie's List coupon and senior discounts. Award winning. Certified Copalum Installers. SPAN Certified Installers.
"They came for appraisal gave me a quote for $3000 to have two 240V EV plug installed plus few ceiling lights and outlets. After signing the contract and paying the deposit the work was planned for the week after. Over the weekend I got a text message that I have to pay additional $500 for something that was already accounted for in the original invoice. After complaining I was told to not mind it and it was discussed and supervisor was convinced not to change their numbers. It overall made me feel so bad that I told them to just install one 240V EV plug when they came to do the service. They offered to reduce the overall cost to $2800 as the consequence, which they never honored. Meanwhile looking online I realized that for EV charger installation a permit from the city is mandatory (which I was never told when discussing the work initially). So I asked a permit to be pulled they said they will charge $400 (city fee for permits is $225). When the inspection was scheduled I was told the fee is $700+ and when I asked why they are overcharging so much I was told Dispatch says to do so and go ask the office. I reached out to their office but never got an explanation on why the fee is so high. After inspection was done I was given a date and time for people coming in to patch the walls up. I planned my work schedule accordingly and stayed home to facilitate the work. On the date when no one showed up at the scheduled time I contacted the service representative and he said " They are not there because they had more important works to do!" . Basically saying they cancelled my work because of other works without me being notified. My guess is they forgot to arrange the work to begin with but who knows. I ended up paying $3430 while being made to feel I am rubbing them blind. This was an extremely frustrating experience overall. The two stars given is for the contractors they used to do the work which did their work without any issues."
Maryam J on February 2022
While homeowners with substantial electrical knowledge might technically attempt a subpanel installation, most local building departments require permits and inspections for this type of work. Professional electricians understand local code requirements, can obtain necessary permits, and ensure the installation meets safety standards. Given the significant safety risks associated with incorrect electrical work, most homeowners benefit from hiring a licensed professional.
A standard subpanel installation takes an average of four to eight hours. This timeframe may extend if you're installing multiple subpanels or adding specialized circuits like those for spa equipment. Factors such as difficult access points, complex wiring paths, or permit processing times can also affect the overall project duration.
Adding a subpanel doesn't directly reduce electricity consumption or lower your utility bills. A subpanel simply redistributes power from your main panel to additional circuits. However, organizing your electrical system more efficiently may help prevent overloaded circuits and the associated problems. For actual cost savings, consider energy-efficient appliances and lighting instead.
The appropriate subpanel size depends on your specific electrical requirements. Consider the number and type of devices you'll be powering, potential future needs, and the capacity of your main electrical panel. An electrician can perform a load calculation to determine the most suitable amperage rating for your situation, ensuring you have adequate power without overpaying for unnecessary capacity.
A main electrical panel connects directly to your utility's power supply and contains your home's primary service disconnect. It distributes electricity throughout your entire house. A subpanel, by contrast, receives power from the main panel and redistributes it to a specific area of your home. Think of the main panel as the primary distribution point and the subpanel as a secondary branch that extends your electrical system's reach.
While electrical upgrades aren't as immediately visible as kitchen or bathroom renovations, they can contribute to your home's functionality and safety. Prospective buyers often appreciate updated electrical systems that can accommodate modern power demands. A properly installed subpanel that provides additional capacity for workshops, home offices, or future expansions could be an attractive feature for certain buyers, though the direct impact on home value varies by market.