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BayArea Electrician
4.9(
50
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Serving Hillsborough, 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!"
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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 Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent service. I needed to upgrade my electric panel, Ben did an excellent job very professional. Installing switches, circuit breaker panels, relays, and other electrical control and distribution equipment was the right call. I look at several electricians with reasonable prices and CA Electrical Group was definitely the right call. I will highly recommend CA Electrical Group to all my friends. What was important to me was his daily commitment to start and finish the job the dates we agreed on."
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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Dalcon Electric
4.5(
427
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Serving Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1993

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Dalcon Electric in San Jose is a great company. Carlos F. (service Technician) is an awesome electrical technician, honest, polite, courteous, prepared and knowledgeable. I highly recommend Dalcon Electric for any electrical work. Thank you again Dalcon & Carlos."
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+9

Response time8 hrs
Response rate88%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JC Electric
5.0(
9
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Serving Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

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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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Value Electrical Construction Inc.
4.6(
12
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Serving Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"It went extremely well, except for a minor misunderstanding with the inspection date by PGE. I had to call them myself to set up the appointment; something I thought Val was going to take care of. At any rate, his work was exceptional and I'm thinking of giving him a call for some current electrical needs that I have. His attention to aesthetically pleasing and neat workmanship is his strength, along with an outstanding electrical fund of knowledge.
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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GAETAWAY ELECTRIC INC
5.0(
13
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Serving Hillsborough, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Not only was the job done in a timely fashion but was very clean… the customer service was top tier! …. Communication, punctuality, and sense of pride in their work lets you know you hired the right contractor for the job! …. They left the work area cleaner then it was before they arrived.. the work I had done was a panel upgrade and also install my Tesla EV charger… real game changer no more stopping at superchargers to charge my Tesla!…. Thank you to Gaetaway electric I’m able to commute to work an home no more pit stops!"
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 time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by16%of homeowners
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pyramid electric
4.9(
7
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Serving Hillsborough, 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 Hillsborough, 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
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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ARECHIGA POWER
5.0(
12
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Serving Hillsborough, 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 time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

You can have power but no lights if the light switch is damaged. A damaged light switch is often caused by regular wear and tear or loose wires. In addition, simple problems such as a burnt-out light bulb or an unplugged lamp could be the cause of not having working lights.

The common, marked as COM or C, is one of the terminals found in your light switch. It houses the live wire that supplies the input voltage. The other terminals, marked as L1 or L2, are the outputs to the light fixtures. Depending on if you have a one-way or two-way switch, you’ll either have just an L1 terminal or both an L1 and L2 terminal.

The cost to replace or install an electrical outlet can vary. On average, you can expect to pay between $125 and $215 per outlet, including labor and materials. For a standard 120v outlet, the material cost is typically between $10 and $50. Labor costs for an electrician usually range from $50 to $100 per hour. The total cost can be higher if there are complex electrical issues to resolve. Specialized outlets like GFCI or high-voltage types can cost up to $50 each for the material alone. If you are replacing many outlets throughout your home, the total project cost could be between $900 and $3,000, but you may receive a better per-outlet rate from the electrician.

No, you should always use proper electrical wire caps to safely cap off electrical wires. Electrical tape isn’t as durable as electrical caps and can deteriorate and separate over time, exposing the live wires. The only way to use electrical tape for this project is to wrap it around the caps themselves to reinforce them and create an even stronger connection, preventing an electrical emergency.

Yes, you can get shocked while using a multimeter if:

  • You touch the metal tip while testing a live current.

  • The meter isn’t properly rated for the voltage.

  • The meter picks up on transient voltage that’s above the range you’ve set.

  • The meter has defective parts.

You can prevent shock and personal injury by using a multimeter properly and maintaining your device. 

If you’re unsure how to use a multimeter or want help with your project, contact a local electrician to get the job done.

The Hillsborough, CA homeowners’ guide to electrical services

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