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Dalcon Electric

4.81(
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Dalcon Electric

4.81(
357
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Super Service Award
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Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 years of experience

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.

"Services went great. They arrived early very professional completed. The job completely cleaned up after they were done and were very professional during the entire project. I couldn’t recommend the gentleman any higher."

Chris B on July 2025

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.

"Services went great. They arrived early very professional completed. The job completely cleaned up after they were done and were very professional during the entire project. I couldn’t recommend the gentleman any higher."

Chris B on July 2025


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Fatima Electric, Inc.

5.00(
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Fatima Electric, Inc.

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
188 local quotes requested

We are a locally owned and family operated company with experience since the 1990's in the electrical industry! We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! 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! Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Steven did a great job on installation of a new panel. I recommended him to my daughter and her husband and he did a complete re-wire of their house, on time and at a good price."

Stuart O on April 2024

We are a locally owned and family operated company with experience since the 1990's in the electrical industry! We specialize in electrical services, repairs, installs, troubleshooting, lighting, panel upgrades, ceiling fans, EV/Electric Charging Stations, and more! 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! Read more below on all the services we offer and contact us with any questions or to schedule a free estimate today!

"Steven did a great job on installation of a new panel. I recommended him to my daughter and her husband and he did a complete re-wire of their house, on time and at a good price."

Stuart O on April 2024


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BA Electric, Inc.

4.86(
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BA Electric, Inc.

4.86(
105
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Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
3 years of experience

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"James, the owner came out for me on a Saturday after my power was restored, but only to half of my house. Within minutes he found it was the GFI in my bathroom that would not reset causing the rest of the house not to come on. Could not be happier with the service."

Kay F on March 2024

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"James, the owner came out for me on a Saturday after my power was restored, but only to half of my house. Within minutes he found it was the GFI in my bathroom that would not reset causing the rest of the house not to come on. Could not be happier with the service."

Kay F on March 2024


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Nova Albion Electric

5.00(
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Nova Albion Electric

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
4 years of experience

Nova Albion Electric 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. Speaks fluent Portuguese Spanish and English jobs that are located more than 15 miles away, a trip charge may be added

"Excellent service!"

Charles H on November 2023

Nova Albion Electric 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. Speaks fluent Portuguese Spanish and English jobs that are located more than 15 miles away, a trip charge may be added

"Excellent service!"

Charles H on November 2023


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ED Electric Group Inc.

4.76(
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ED Electric Group Inc.

4.76(
38
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2 years of experience

ED Electric is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Michael promptly responded to my request, showed up on time, gave me an honest evaluation and quoted me a reasonable price. What a relief after initially interviewing an electrician who never showed up, nor responded to my email asking where he was an hour after he was to show up for the appointment; then another electrician who wanted to do more work than was necessary which would have cost 3 times what Michael charged me! After I hired Michael, he sent Edward, his associate to do the work. I was equally impressed with Edward, as he too was very professional and friendly, did a great job. AC Electric restored my trust in contractors available through Home Advisor, after an additional bad experience with a furnace installer. The furnace installer made substantial mistakes, but refused to take responsibility, claiming that PG&E didn't know what they were doing by connecting a wire that went unnoticed. PG&E finally stopped the furnace from overheating, which was straining unable to emit air through the vents-they saved the furnace and possibly my house; nor would he acknowledge that he forgot to turn the gas to the water heater back on after installing the furnace, which we found after the concerned tenant complained-not to mention his arrogant attitude! If I ever have trouble with the furnace, I'll call someone else-never him again! Thank you, AC Electric! Sandra G Marin County"

Sandra G on April 2017

ED Electric is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"Michael promptly responded to my request, showed up on time, gave me an honest evaluation and quoted me a reasonable price. What a relief after initially interviewing an electrician who never showed up, nor responded to my email asking where he was an hour after he was to show up for the appointment; then another electrician who wanted to do more work than was necessary which would have cost 3 times what Michael charged me! After I hired Michael, he sent Edward, his associate to do the work. I was equally impressed with Edward, as he too was very professional and friendly, did a great job. AC Electric restored my trust in contractors available through Home Advisor, after an additional bad experience with a furnace installer. The furnace installer made substantial mistakes, but refused to take responsibility, claiming that PG&E didn't know what they were doing by connecting a wire that went unnoticed. PG&E finally stopped the furnace from overheating, which was straining unable to emit air through the vents-they saved the furnace and possibly my house; nor would he acknowledge that he forgot to turn the gas to the water heater back on after installing the furnace, which we found after the concerned tenant complained-not to mention his arrogant attitude! If I ever have trouble with the furnace, I'll call someone else-never him again! Thank you, AC Electric! Sandra G Marin County"

Sandra G on April 2017


Reichert Building Solutions

5.00(
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Reichert Building Solutions

5.00(
4
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
9 years of experience

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your (PWC) needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"they are great"

Jenny H on July 2024

With years of experience serving the area, we are your solution for all your (PWC) needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers! Call us today so we can discuss your needs and make a plan that fits your budget. Satisfaction guaranteed!

"they are great"

Jenny H on July 2024


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Elex Solutions, Inc.

4.98(
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Elex Solutions, Inc.

4.98(
28
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 years of experience

Elex Solutions is a licensed electrical contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area. We help build and remodel custom homes with cutting edge electrical solutions. We take pride in the quality of our work and in our commitment to outstanding results.

"Tarmo replaced all of my exterior lights with GFI's and is reliable and does great work and I will hire him again."

Mike A on February 2017

Elex Solutions is a licensed electrical contractor in the San Francisco Bay Area. We help build and remodel custom homes with cutting edge electrical solutions. We take pride in the quality of our work and in our commitment to outstanding results.

"Tarmo replaced all of my exterior lights with GFI's and is reliable and does great work and I will hire him again."

Mike A on February 2017


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Ebuild

4.92(
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Ebuild

4.92(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
31 years of experience

Ebuild was founded in 2005 in San Francisco as a locally owned and operated building contractor that values honesty, integrity and excellence in all aspects of our business. We have done residential and commercial construction, foundation to finish for 20+ years with a more recent emphasis on electrical and alternative energy/solar installation. We are a fully licensed, bonded and insured general and electrical contractor. Please contact us for an appointment and quote for your project.

"Good price. Great job"

Nathan C on May 2025

Ebuild was founded in 2005 in San Francisco as a locally owned and operated building contractor that values honesty, integrity and excellence in all aspects of our business. We have done residential and commercial construction, foundation to finish for 20+ years with a more recent emphasis on electrical and alternative energy/solar installation. We are a fully licensed, bonded and insured general and electrical contractor. Please contact us for an appointment and quote for your project.

"Good price. Great job"

Nathan C on May 2025


Michael Leasure

New on AngiNew on Angi
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Michael Leasure

New on AngiNew on Angi
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66 local quotes requested
12 years of experience

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!


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Boost Electric, LLC

4.96(
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Boost Electric, LLC

4.96(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
12 local quotes requested

Boost Electric LLC 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.

"Omid is great. Trustworthy/honest, efficient, kind. All the things I could possible want in someone working in my home. Omid has done exploration for an electrical problem, replaced my breaker panel, installed new lighting, checked my thrown breakers, etc. Couldnâ t recommend more."

Katie R on January 2023

Boost Electric LLC 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.

"Omid is great. Trustworthy/honest, efficient, kind. All the things I could possible want in someone working in my home. Omid has done exploration for an electrical problem, replaced my breaker panel, installed new lighting, checked my thrown breakers, etc. Couldnâ t recommend more."

Katie R on January 2023

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

No, this is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and you should never attempt it. If you connect your generator to your home without a transfer switch, the generated power can backfeed, essentially flowing back into the utility lines. Backfeeding exposes a significant threat of fatalities or harm to you and utility personnel, in addition to jeopardizing the structural integrity of your home.

Generally, you’ll want to keep between 60 and 70 feet between the generator and the transfer switch. There are a few reasons for this, including:

  • The distance reduces the noise coming from the generator into your home.

  • It increases efficiency because you won’t have a voltage drop from this short of a distance.

  • Prevents carbon monoxide poisoning: keep at least 15 feet between your generator and an open window. 

A 10,000-watt generator can run a small to mid-sized central AC unit (typically up to 3 tons or 36,000 BTU) along with a few other appliances. However, larger AC units or additional loads will require a bigger generator. Consult a local generator installer to ensure you add the correct size generator to your home.

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

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