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    ME
    San Francisco, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Service Calls, Panel Upgrades, Wiring

    "It was a great experience."

    Jeff P. in March 2022

    RC

    In business since 2021

    San Francisco, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: HVAC, Electrical

    About us: "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!"

    JP
    Bay Point, CA·

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    PE
    San Francisco, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Electrician

    About us: "Serving the Bay Area and beyond. We pride ourselves on providing all of our clientele, with the best in customer service and craftsmanship, in the commercial and residential sector. No job too big or too small. Call us today!"

    Quality of Light, Inc. Logo
    San Francisco, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Electrical

    "Duncan has an extraordinary attention to detail, his passion for achieving quality is great, and puts his clients interests before his own, he also has great vision in terms of design and decoration to achieve amazing outcomes. I will hire recommend him to anyone who needs a partner on all electrical needs."

    Rory T. in June 2022

    WE

    In business since 2003

    San Francisco, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Electric

    About us: "WIES Electric is the leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!"

    JI
    San Francisco, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Electrician

    "Very professional and knowledge ."

    Frank W. in March 2022

    EC Electric Logo
    Daly City, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Electrical

    "Skilled electricians with great customer service!"

    Robin M. in July 2020

    JA

    In business since 2020

    San Francisco, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Electrical

    About us: "Juan Angel 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."

    HE

    In business since 2022

    San Francisco, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Electrical

    About us: "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! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!"

    E M Pro Construction Logo
    Vallejo, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Handyman Services

    "hired them to cover paneling in family room with dry wall and texture, remove wood burner and repair hole in roof. the work was excellent and projects keep growing-install new double oven, stove top, 2 fans ,,2 track lights,other lights and electrical,, redo office and build shelves very very pleased."

    archie H. in August 2015

    John Buckley Electric, Inc. Logo
    Daly City, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Lighting Fixturers installation, Residential and Commercial Electrical, All upgrades

    "I called John to remove a chandelier in my mother in law apt out of town- John was willing to work on a Saturday, he did a great clean job, replaced the chandelier with something I bought and even troubleshoot the power and repaired all- quick, and very reasonable, he stayed below the budget we discussed- I highly recommend him."

    Elaine R. in October 2017

    Ebuild Logo
    San Rafael, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Licensed Electrician, Licensed General Contractor

    "Eric rewired my entire home, including a 200amp service upgrade. He installed whole house generator and battery backup system. He also made several energy upgrades to my house including replacing leaking windows and a dated water heater. I highly recommend Eric, Ebuild and his crew."

    Mia G. in June 2022

    GB
    Oakland, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Builders, carpentry, window installation , and 3 more

    "Very quickly arranged for window sale at a local Sunlight window Oakland made 2 large windiws within 2 weeks time and Grizzly installed within 1 day"

    Roselia M. in February 2023

    Mendoza Electric Contractors, Inc. Logo
    Redwood City, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Electrical

    "Jose is a very professional contractor. He was punctual, responsible and courteous in every way he could. I donâ t usually like to do reviews, but I am very happy about the work done and now being able to charge my electric car at home. If I ever have any other Electrical projects I know who I will be contacting! Highly recommended!"

    Let M. in December 2021

    DR
    Hayward, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Additions and Remodels

    "It was great working with Dream to Reality Remodeling Overall the experience was amazing. From start to finish it went smoothly. The final outcome was impressive. They Remodeled our kitchen and the before and after difference was out of this world."

    Gannie M. in May 2021

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    "We really enjoyed working with Wirewolf. They were prompt, responsive, flexible, knowledgeable, thorough and fast! Our recessed lights look fantastic, weâ ll reach out to them first for our next electrical project or issue. Highly recommend!"

    Allison W. in October 2022

    Electric Tay Logo
    San Francisco, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Handyman for Multiple Small Projects, ESPECIALLY ELECTRICAL LICENSE FOR SMALL AND BIG PROJECTS, REWIRING AND UPGRADE SERVICE ELECTRICALL PANELS , and 3 more

    "Fast response and good qualifying tech"

    Enrique H. in October 2022

    CE
    San Francisco, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Lutron products ( HWQS, Radio RA2, HW Illumnation and Shades), Electrical

    "Worked quickly to fix 3 lingering electrical issues in our home. Installed a new light fixture in our kitchen, checked some outdoor lights and changed tough-to-reach light bulbs, and rewired a set of outlets to uncouple an overloaded circuit. Cloyd communicated clearly and worked steadily. Would hire again."

    Peter W. in September 2018

    BayArea Electrician Logo
    Burlingame, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Exterior Building Lighting - Repair - For Business, Electrical Vehicle Charger Station Installation, Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install , and 2 more

    "Bay Area Electrician did a fantastic job on my project!! I have a small family room downstairs and all the wiring and cables were run through conduits that were exposed on my ceiling and walls and made the family room look "industrial"!!! Ross and his team routed and concealed all the wiring inside the walls and ceiling, added a new light fixture, installed new outlets and switches and after we painted the whole room it now has a homey feel to it and is now an enjoyable room to be in!! They were on time, very friendly and gave us an excellent quote and left everything clean and left no debris!! I will recommend them to anyone!! They will definitely come back to do other projects!! Thank you Ross and team!!!!"

    Paul R. in February 2020

    Refcorp Logo
    San Francisco, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Electrical Service Upgrades, Converting from fuses to circuit breakers, Wireless Home Automation and Lighting Control

    "Miguel was great. He arrived on time and ready to go. The light fixture was quite heavy and tricky to install. Miguel was diligent and had it in in about an hour. It looks amazing."

    Angie L. in October 2013

    Lightning Electric Logo
    Novato, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Internet & network system design and install. ( CAT5-6,Fiber optic,), Commercial Electrical Installation and Service, Home Automation Installation - voice control using ( Google home, Alexa ) , and 2 more

    "I needed to have a charging station installed in my garage after purchasing an EV Bolt. I didn't know of any electricians and so I tired Home Advisor. I filled out a request on Sunday and Monday morning Tony Munguia called to say he could come at 1 PM to give me an estimate. He was promptly at my front door at 1 PM and he was very thorough in his estimate. He used a calculator on his phone to see if the correct wire size would fit in my existing conduit that went from our house to the detached garage. He was very personable and I connected with him while he explained his estimate. I accepted it and he and crew came promptly at 8 AM and excellently install the craving station in my garage. They cleaned up after themselves and completed the jon by 4:30 PM. I now k now of an excellent electrical contractor in Marin should I need one in the future. I would highly recommend their services."

    Michael I. in February 2019

    PP
    Daly City, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Panel Upgrade

    "They arrived on time, had the replacement transformer, and made the repair quickly."

    Barry M. in October 2021

    Linea Electric Logo
    Campbell, CA·

    Areas Of Expertise: Main Switch gears, Lighting systems installations in Custom Residences, Industrial equipment and motor programing , and 2 more

    "We had a unique EV charger rewiring challenge which Linea Electric professionally addressed. Josue immediately responded to our request for an estimate, arrived on time, and prepared a prompt estimate. Frank found a way to hide the new wiring inside of the laundry room wall between the existing dedicated 208V/30A dryer circuit and receptacle and a new GE Safety/Transfer switch. We now have a 30A EV charger installed in our garage sharing the circuit with the dryer."

    Peter T. in June 2019

    M. Maciel Electric, Inc. Logo
    San Francisco, CA·

    "Super accommodating and did a very high quality installation"

    Alex M. in May 2022

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Frequently asked questions

  • An electrician’s cost per hour comes in between $50 and $100. It’ll vary depending on your location and the type or professional you hire. Areas with a higher cost of living can expect to pay on the higher end of that scale. Licensing level may also increase the price.
  • Usually you’ll pay a higher rate for the first hour. This covers their travel and time expense. Emergency or after-hours rates are usually higher too – expect to pay an emergency fee of up to $300 plus a higher hourly rate.

Electricians do a fair amount of larger remodeling and new construction projects but also common residential projects including:

For cost information related to the above tasks, visit our Electrical Cost Guide.

  1. Do you have a license to perform electrical work in this state?
    All states require an electrical license or work performed under a Master Electrician. You should also ask how many on the job hours of experience they have.
  2. Do you have insurance?
    Never use one who isn’t insured. You can ask to see proof of insurance.
  3. Do you have prior work references?
    You might skip this for small jobs like installing a light or outlet. For larger projects, always get references.
  4. What are your rates?
    Always ask up front. Getting a detailed quote up front is the best way to go.
  5. Who is going to do the actual work?
    Often, a Master Electrician will come out to diagnose and bid on projects, but they have their apprentice and journeyman electricians do the work. This isn’t a terrible thing, in fact it’s common practice. The Master’s license is on the line with any work he supervises.
  6. Is your work warrantied or guaranteed?
    Any reputable company or contractor warranties their work, usually for at least a year.
  7. Are you usually on time?
    Overbooking is a frequent problem with electrical work. Often, a service call goes long, and they end up showing up at your home late. This common complaint is easily remedied with an up-front and honest discussion. If they can’t be on time, make sure they’ll call.

1. Don’t Be Misled by an Electrician’s Hourly Rates

A truly skilled, well-equipped professional with a truck full of parts that charges $100 an hour can be a much wiser choice than an inexperienced hack, working with inadequate tools and no parts, but charging much less. Often, more experienced professionals get the job done quickly with warrantied work.

2. Compare Travel Charges

Rates reflect travel times. Travel charges can have a big impact on your costs and are in some ways easier to compare than hourly rates. Many electricians spend a third or more of their time navigating traffic on their way to a jobsite. Every contractor must find a way to pay for the expense of driving each day.

3. Bundle Repair Jobs Together

When you feel it’s time to call a pro, review your list and then conduct a mini-inspection of your home. Look for faulty switches and dysfunctional or crowded outlets. When the electrician comes, you’ll save money and time by getting everything taken care of at once.

4. How to Prepare & What to Know Before the Electrician Arrives
  • Be as thorough and detailed in describing your needs to your contractor. The more they know, the quicker the job will go.
  • Before they arrive, prepare a precise list of items you want serviced. Electricians have budgeted their time for a service call. They don’t have time for additional requests once they are on site.
  • Make sure the electrical panel box is accessible. You’ll pay for the time it takes to access it.
  • Clear away fragile items, knickknacks and furniture from areas where you expect the them to work.
  • If you have questions about the project, ask them before they start. Most are happy to run you through the problem and the process of fixing it.
  • Ask about potential issues after the work is complete. During a service call a professional will spot any potential hazards.
  • You’ll lose power to parts of your home while they work. Be prepared to pause anything you’re doing during the service call.
  • In most cases you’ll have the option to either pay at the time of service or have a bill sent to you. You’ll be able to pay with cash, credit and sometimes check.
5. Install Money-Saving Electrical Fixtures
  • By switching from ordinary incandescent light fixtures or bulbs to fluorescent or LED ones, you can substantially reduce energy consumption in your home.
  • Motion detector switches can help you save money on outdoor lighting while at the same time providing very cost-effective security to your home.
  • Creative landscape lighting and indoor accent lighting can make your home more appealing to you, your guests and potential buyers in the future.

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San Francisco Electricians are rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 620 reviews of 39 pros.

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Recent Job Requests for Electricians in San Francisco, CA

  • NewProject: Electric Outlets & Fixtures Install
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/09/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Electrical fixtures : Outlets
    Comment: 5 GFCI outlets are blinking red light after resetting
  • NewProject: Electric Outlets & Fixtures Install
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/09/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Electrical fixtures : Outlets
  • NewProject: Electric Outlets & Fixtures Install
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/08/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    After Business Hours: No
    Historical Work: No
    Covered by Insurance: No
    Desired Completion Date: 1 - 2 weeks
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Electrical fixtures : Wall sconces
    Services Needed: Replace an old fixture
    Comment: The flourscent light fixture over my bathroom mirror is broken. I tried a new 48" 30 watt light bulb, but that was not the problem. The fixture needs to be replaced.
  • NewProject: Electric Outlets & Fixtures Install
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/08/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Electrical fixtures : Interior lights
    Electrical fixtures : Outlets
    Electrical fixtures : Switches
    Electrical fixtures : Ceiling fan or chandelier
    Electrical fixtures : Other fixtures
    Electrical fixtures : Exterior lights
    Electrical fixtures : Bath or attic exhaust fan
    Comment: Portions of the house (outlets, light switches, etc.) can go off and on for different periods of time. The panels do not have any burning, or tripping of breakers. The parts of the house are not in the same parts of teh house, but the specific area that go out are always the same. For example, most lights and outlets go out in the kitchen and living room, but the fridge, stove, and one outlet stays on. The downstairs office and bathroom work, but not the downstairs hallway or garage. An addition/remodel was completed with permits around 2007 by previous owner.
  • NewProject: Electric Outlets & Fixtures Install
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/08/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Electrical fixtures : Other fixtures
    Comment: We would like to have a wired doorbell that rings both the upstairs and the downstairs. We currently do not have the wiring for it.
  • NewProject: Electric Outlets & Fixtures Install
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/08/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: 1 - 2 weeks
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Project description: Update or add a few fixtures, outlets or switches
  • NewProject: Electric Wiring Upgrade
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/08/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Project description: Electrical panel upgrade only
  • NewProject: Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/08/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Already Purchased Station: Yes
    Supports 220v or 240v load: I don't know
    Property type:: Single Family
  • NewProject: Electric Outlets & Fixtures Install
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/07/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Electrical fixtures : Other fixtures
    Electrical fixtures : Switches
    Comment: Need to fix a door bell and maybe a couple of light switches
  • NewProject: Home Addition or Remodel Electrical Installation
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/07/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: Yes
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Project description: Complete wiring for addition or remodel
  • NewProject: Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/07/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: More than 2 weeks
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Already Purchased Station: No
    Supports 220v or 240v load: Yes
    Comment: Level 2 EV charger to be installed in our single car garage. 220V electricity ready.
  • NewProject: Home Addition or Remodel Electrical Installation
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/07/23
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Project description: Complete wiring for addition or remodel
    Location: Home/Residence
    Comment: I would like to get an estimate for
  • NewProject: Electric Outlets & Fixtures Install
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/07/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Historical Work: Yes
    Desired Completion Date: 1 - 2 weeks
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Project description: Update or add a few fixtures, outlets or switches
    Comment: Studio Apartment on Great Highway near Taraval in SF. I am renting the small studio. It has three types of plugs. I do not think any are grounded. There is a two prong outlet on the baseboard. If a pipe bursts, it could be deadly. it is the only outlet in the studio. add one outlet to the studio and one outlet in the kitchen.
  • NewProject: Electric Outlets & Fixtures Install
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/07/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Comment: I've connected a hard wired baseboard heater, but it doesn't stay on when turned on?
  • NewProject: Electric Outlets & Fixtures Install
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/06/23
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Location: Home/Residence
    Electrical fixtures : Outlets
    Electrical fixtures : Other fixtures
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Comment: I would like to get an estimate for an . I am looking for two separate projects. First we are looking for the wall heaters that are hard wired in circuits. We want the circuits to be exposed to be access. The second thing is to install a ring door bell to be wired in instead of batteries. There is an outlet to be installed. There is two heaters that we want the work to be done to.
  • NewProject: Electric Wiring Upgrade
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/06/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Project description: Electrical panel upgrade only
    Comment: Hello, would like to upgrade my panel from 100 amp to 200 amp.
  • NewProject: Electric Outlets & Fixtures Install
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/06/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Amount of work: A single project
    Project Description: Electrical project
    Nature of Work: Repairs
  • NewProject: Electric Outlets & Fixtures Install
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/06/23
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
  • NewProject: Electric Outlets & Fixtures Install
    Location: San Francisco, CA
    Date: 03/05/23
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Desired Completion Date: 1 - 2 weeks

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