Sometimes a contractor or a handyman takes a look at a problem and comes back with a number that feels too large. A second opinion on that scope costs nothing but a phone call. We scope electrical work in Sonoma the same way every time: describe what you're seeing, and we'll tell you what it likely means and what the repair actually involves before anything is scheduled. If the big job is the right call, we'll explain why. If a smaller fix will do the job, that's what you'll hear.
The homes in this part of Sonoma County run the full range, from original wiring in older cottages to newer construction with modern panel demands. Rental owners and property managers dealing with aging wiring, homeowners adding an EV charger or a battery backup system, and businesses that can't afford a long outage all call for different reasons. Whatever brought you here, the work gets scoped clearly and priced before we schedule. We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work in and around Sonoma, and every job starts the same way: a real conversation about what the problem is.
When something goes wrong that can't wait, the first call is where the diagnosis starts. Describe the symptom and we'll tell you what it points to and how quickly it needs attention. A burning smell near an outlet, a breaker that trips immediately after being reset, or a switch plate that feels warm to the touch are all reasons to stop using that circuit and call now. For problems that are urgent but not immediately dangerous, we work around what the schedule allows and confirm availability on the call.
For tenants and businesses that have to stay operational, we talk through the scope before the visit. A rental unit with a tenant in place, a small business that can't close for a full day, a property manager coordinating access across multiple units: the visit gets planned around those constraints, not the other way around. Clear communication from the first call to the final test is how every job runs here.
Most straightforward repairs, like replacing an outlet, swapping a fixture, or adding a circuit to an existing panel, don't require a permit. Work that changes the service, adds a subpanel, or involves new wiring run through walls typically does. The rules vary between a city and the surrounding county, and they shift depending on whether the property is residential or commercial.
We handle the permit filing when the job calls for one. That means the work goes on the record, the inspection gets scheduled, and the job closes out with documentation you can hand to a buyer or an insurer. We confirm what applies at your address before anything starts, so the permitting question is answered on the call rather than after the work is already underway.
A standby generator is only as useful as the transfer switch that connects it to the house. Without a proper transfer switch, you can't safely run the generator through your home's circuits. We handle the hookup and the switch installation, and we size the connection to what the generator can actually carry. Wildfire-season power shutoffs have made this a common call across the region, and the electrical side of the installation is where we come in.
An older home on a 100-amp service that's now being asked to carry an EV charger, a heat pump circuit, and modern appliances is running at its limit. A service upgrade to 200 amps gives the panel room to carry those loads without tripping breakers or stressing the wiring. We start with a load calculation to confirm what the existing service is carrying and what the upgrade needs to provide, then scope the panel work and the utility coordination before the visit is scheduled.
A hot tub, an electric dryer, a range, or a table saw all need a dedicated circuit sized to the load. Sharing a circuit with other equipment is how breakers trip and wiring overheats. We run the circuit from the panel, size the wire gauge and breaker to what the appliance draws, and handle the disconnect where code requires one. If the panel doesn't have room for the new circuit, that conversation happens before the job is scoped, not after.
GFCI outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor locations are a code requirement and a safety baseline. Arc-fault circuit interrupter protection is required on bedroom circuits and, in newer construction, across most living areas. We install and replace both, along with standard outlets, USB outlets, dimmer switches, and weatherproof outdoor units. When an outlet feels warm, shows discoloration, or sparks on contact, it gets replaced rather than reset.
Older homes in this part of the county often have wiring that was installed before grounding was required on every circuit. Ungrounded outlets, missing bonding connections at the panel, and aluminum branch wiring that hasn't been properly addressed are all situations we see regularly. Grounding and bonding corrections are sometimes part of a larger rewire, and sometimes a targeted fix for a specific circuit or panel issue. Either way, the scope is confirmed before the work starts.
The honest answer is that the price depends on what the job actually involves. A simple outlet replacement is a different scope from tracing an intermittent fault through a wall. What moves a quote is what the fault turns out to be, what has to be opened up to reach it, and whether the existing circuit or panel can carry the change being requested.
When you call, we scope the job on the phone. You describe what's happening, we ask the questions that help us understand the work, and we give you a price before anything is scheduled. The rate covers what the job involves as described. If something changes once the wall is open or the panel is pulled, we tell you before the work continues. You know the price before we start, and you know what it covers.
We're available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Call (530) 298-9565 and we'll give you a straight answer on what the work involves and what it costs.
In a multi-unit building, the panel for an individual unit is sometimes inside the unit and sometimes in a shared electrical room. When it's in a shared space, access has to be coordinated with the building manager or the HOA before the visit. We confirm access arrangements on the call so the visit isn't delayed by a locked room.
Some buildings run a shared service to the building with individual meters for each unit. Others share certain circuits, like exterior lighting or common-area outlets, through a building panel that belongs to the association rather than to any one unit. When a problem involves a shared circuit, the repair may require building management involvement. We'll tell you on the call which side of that line the problem likely falls on, so you know who to contact before the visit is scheduled.
Many older multi-unit buildings in this area were wired before arc-fault and ground-fault protection was required. Upgrading those circuits to current protection standards is work we handle regularly, whether it's a single bathroom outlet or a full panel retrofit. Local means we care what the neighbors think, and that applies to work in shared buildings as much as anywhere else.
The gap between a tenant moving out and the next one moving in is the easiest time to do electrical work that would otherwise require coordinating around someone's schedule. No furniture in the way, no tenant to work around, no business hours to respect. Outlets can be replaced, circuits added, panel issues addressed, and lighting updated without disrupting anyone.
Access is straightforward when the unit is vacant: coordinate with the property manager or landlord, confirm what's in the panel room, and the visit runs on the scope we agreed to on the call. Electrical safety inspections during a turnover are a common request too, especially for older units where the wiring hasn't been looked at in years. It's the right time to find out what's there before the next tenant moves in.
Sonoma is the center of the service area, and we cover the surrounding communities as well. El Verano, Boyes Hot Springs, Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, Temelec, and Eldridge are all covered, along with the broader Sonoma County area. If you're outside Sonoma proper and want to confirm your address is in the service area, call and ask.
Work in the surrounding communities follows the same process: scope the job on the call, confirm the price, schedule the visit. Coverage isn't a question of distance. It's a question of whether we can get the work done right. If you are comparing options, the page that lists our electrical services puts them side by side.
Keeping pets out of the work area is a good idea for their safety and for ours. An open panel, exposed wiring, or a circuit under test is not a safe space for an animal. Let us know if you have pets when you book so we can factor it into the plan for the visit.
The electrical work covers the panel integration, any subpanel additions needed to separate the backed-up circuits from the rest of the home, the wiring that connects the battery to the system, and the load calculations that confirm the panel can carry what the battery is designed to supply. We handle that side of the installation. The battery unit and the solar equipment itself are separate from our scope.
Call (530) 298-9565 and describe the system you're adding, and we'll tell you what the electrical work involves at your address.
Yes. We confirm access arrangements when the visit is scheduled, and we're used to working with property managers who are handling access on behalf of an owner who isn't local. The scope and the price are agreed before the visit, so your property manager knows what the work involves and what it covers. We confirm the visit details before anyone shows up.
Either can call. Tenants often report faults directly, and we work with whoever is coordinating the visit to confirm access and scheduling. For rental properties, we can document the work done in a way that is useful for landlord records.
It depends on the wiring method in place and what the circuits are being asked to carry. In some cases, GFCI outlets can be installed in place of two-prong outlets to provide shock protection without running new ground conductors. In others, the better answer is to run a ground wire to the existing circuit or to rewire the affected circuits. We scope that on the call based on what you describe, and we give you a plain answer on which approach fits the situation.
Call (530) 298-9565 and tell us what's going on.
We'll scope the job on the phone, give you a price, and put the visit on the schedule. We're available every day from 7:00 AM to 8:30 PM, and that covers urgent calls and planned work alike. The rate is confirmed before anyone shows up. We trace the fault. We fix the wiring. We restore the power.
Electrical work also reaches these towns: Boyes Hot Springs, Napa, Yountville.
Every electrical job we handle starts with a clear scope and a price you hear before anything is scheduled. Whether the call is about a tripped breaker, a panel that can no longer carry the load, or a new EV charger circuit, we work through the same process: trace the problem, explain what it takes to fix it, and get the work done to code. The table below covers the services we offer in Sonoma and across Sonoma County, along with notes on what each one involves and who it fits best.
| Service | What the Job Involves | When You Need It | Things to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Panel and Service UpgradesMost Popular |
| Homes adding EV chargers, major appliances, or solar systems that have outgrown their current service | Panel capacity is the starting point for any large electrical addition. We give a plain answer on repair versus upgrade before any work is scheduled, so you know what you are approving. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits |
| Appliance additions, remodels, and rental unit upgrades between tenants | Most large appliances require a circuit of their own. Sharing a circuit between a refrigerator, microwave, or washer and other loads is one of the most common causes of nuisance tripping. |
| Wiring and Circuit Installation |
| Older Sonoma homes near campus and downtown with original or outdated wiring | Knob-and-tube wiring has no ground conductor and cannot be safely covered with insulation. Replacement brings the affected circuits up to current standards, including proper grounding throughout. |
Call (530) 298-9565 to get a price and schedule a visit. We are available every day from 7 AM to 8:30 PM for both urgent calls and planned work.
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