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BayArea Electrician
4.9(
50
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We are so very thrilled to have found Ross with BayArea Electrician! We were initially in contact for a panel upgrade, but had the opportunity to work him him even sooner, owing to an electrical emergency (half of our home went dark due to a fault in our knob & tube-wired home). Ross and team were extremely prompt, super courteous, and quickly re-established power for us at an extremely reasonable price point. The larger project we had planned is currently in progress, and things are going perfectly. It's such a relief to have found an electrician we can trust with projects large and small. Thank you, BayArea Electrician!"
Lights Installation. Art Gallery.
Lights Installation. Art Gallery.
Lights Installation. Art Gallery.
Lights Installation. Art Gallery.
Lights Installation. Art Gallery.

+84

Response time12 hrs
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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CA Electrical Group 24/7
4.7(
61
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I am updating my rating for CA Electrical (Unfortunately Angi will not allow me to edit, so I am posting this as a new review). After posting my original review I was contacted by CA Electrical. The supervisor assured me that my experience was not their normal practice and that they normally made sure to call if there was a change of plans. I felt that they were earnest in trying to make things right, so I agreed to give them another chance. I ultimately decided to select them for my project to replace sub panel and install outlets. The crew was excellent and professional. They showed up on time, were professional and friendly, took extra care to ensure work spaces were left clean. Their workmanship was excellent and they did a great job of cleaning up some messy electrical wiring that had been there before. As an electrical engineer, I also appreciated the crews knowledge of code and ability to explain the technical side of the installation. I would use them again."
apartment rewire
main service panel upgrade multi meters
tesla
new 3 phase commercial electrical panel
solar ready main panel

+123

Response time5 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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JC Electric
5.0(
9
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"JC Electric provided the best electrical service with great pricing and description of work. As a home owner, I want work that will last and will add value to my property. JC Electric installed an EV Charger and now I can charge my car from my own home thanks to their great work!"
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+51

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GAETAWAY ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
13
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We remodeled our kitchen with Gaetaway Electric, and let me say how impressed and pleased we are! Not only was Jacob professional, but he was also very communicative and detailed with every step. He is very knowledgeable in the electrical field, and gave us several different options and ideas. We were very hesitant on remodeling because we knew that with a lot of contractor work, it can take longer than what is expected. But Jacob was sure to finish on time, and we didnâ t experience any delays! We truly feel that this is a passion to Jacob, and he definitely goes above and beyond, and it shows in his work. Not only will he be our go to person for any of our electrical needs, but we have already referred him to our family and friends! Hands down, excellent service!!"
Exterior LED lighting and address
Pergola ceiling fan/lighting.
Tesla home electric vehicle charging station and conduit install.
Commercial LED high bay lighting.
Generac home electric vehicle charging station, conduit/outlet install.

+9

Response time10 hrs
Response rate88%
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
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pyramid electric
4.9(
7
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Emergency services offered

Customers say: True professional

"Alexis responded quickly, gave a fair estimate while explaining the process quickly. He was friendly, knowledgeable, efficient and thorough. I would highly recommend for any electrical work needed."
Upgrading an electrical panel
Electrical Project
Electrical Project
Taking pride on my craftsmanship
Electrical Project

+9

Response time2 days
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by57%of homeowners
Aaron Murphy Electric
4.8(
37
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Aaron is absolutely the best!! He s super nice and very professional. He knew what needed to be done, the replacement parts that would be needed and finished the job in record time!! I will definitely call him again for any and all our future electrical needs!! Five ***** stars!!"
Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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ARECHIGA POWER
5.0(
12
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Arechiga disconnected our old knob-an tube and grounded our 2 story home. We also had him upgrade our main panel to 200A solar ready. His responsiveness and professionalism made us feel safe and made this experience extremely easy. He was able to accommodate us within the week we highly recommend him!!"
Living room
Kitchen
Meter Main Panel Upgrade
Meter Main Panel Upgrade
Meter Main Panel Upgrade

+46

Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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BARAK ELECTRIC
4.9(
8
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Serving Foster City, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I hired BARAK Electric to add an electrical outlet next to my master bathroom toilet area for an electrical bidet toilet seat. Manfredo and his crew arrived on time. They messaged me that they had arrived. I invited them in and showed them to my bathroom. They completed the job cleanly and efficiently in about one hour. While Manfredo was in my home, I showed him my old outdated fluorescent fixture, that I could no longer buy lights to use. Manfredo updated my fluorescent fixture to accept led lights. This saved me from having to buy a new light. I would definitely use BARAK Electric again."
KITCHEN REMODEL
KITCHEN REMODEL
KITCHEN REMODEL
Upgrade Subpanel
Panel Upgrade

+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate86%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

To avoid drilling into wire, you will need to trace your home's wiring using a stud finder, wire detector, circuit tracer, or voltage finder. Since locating wires in your home can be difficult for some homeowners, hire a professional electrician with the experience and knowledge needed to safely handle electrical systems before drilling into any walls in your home.

Yes, the National Electric Code (NEC) requires at least one GFCI outlet in each sectioned-off portion of an unfinished basement, partly to ensure a power source is available for a sump pump in case of flooding. If you install multiple outlets in your unfinished basement, all of them must be GFCI-protected. For finished basements, standard outlets are generally permitted, but at least one GFCI outlet is still required per circuit. Keep in mind that local municipalities may have additional codes, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to ensure your home is fully compliant.

An outlet can start a fire if it has blown a fuse, or is sparking, overheating, or smells burnt. Prevent electrical fires by unplugging the device connected to the outlet and hiring an electrician to determine and fix the outlet’s issue. If the outlet stays hot or isn't working, you should fix it.

Qualified, licensed electricians will charge from $50 to $100 per hour. The cost to hire an electrician for emergency visits may range from $100 to $200 per hour because this urgent service usually takes place during off hours and may require an electrician to leave or reschedule jobs they’re currently working on. Scheduling work on holidays or during periods of high customer demand, like after a major storm, will also lead to higher rates or extra fees.

The dials on an electrical meter simply represent the number of kWh you have used since it was installed. In a five-dial setup, the left-most dial represents tens of thousands of kWh, while the next dial to the right represents thousands of kWh. The following dials going to the right represent hundreds, tens, and ones.

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