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RG Construction

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RG Construction

5.00(
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Free onsite estimate
Emergency services offered

We have been in the construction industry for over 10 years. From building ADUs, high-end kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels and home extensions, we have done just about everything under general construction. Our company prioritizes safety, quality and transparency.

"Me and my wife decided recently to get our kitchen remolded. After some time searching for the right guys to do the job we settled on RG Construction. Richard, who is the owner, is a great guy and super informative. He never left any question unanswered or left us uncertain about anything. His crew works quick, and they pay attention to the tiniest detail. They absolutely are worth every dollar and I would recommend RG Construction to any homeowner, and I for sure will be giving them a call back for any work I need done in the future. Me and my wife are absolutely in love with our remodel."

Jesse O on November 2025

We have been in the construction industry for over 10 years. From building ADUs, high-end kitchen remodels, bathroom remodels and home extensions, we have done just about everything under general construction. Our company prioritizes safety, quality and transparency.

"Me and my wife decided recently to get our kitchen remolded. After some time searching for the right guys to do the job we settled on RG Construction. Richard, who is the owner, is a great guy and super informative. He never left any question unanswered or left us uncertain about anything. His crew works quick, and they pay attention to the tiniest detail. They absolutely are worth every dollar and I would recommend RG Construction to any homeowner, and I for sure will be giving them a call back for any work I need done in the future. Me and my wife are absolutely in love with our remodel."

Jesse O on November 2025


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Atomic Telecomm & Electrical Inc.

4.94(
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Atomic Telecomm & Electrical Inc.

4.94(
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Customers say: Quick response
35 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We can take on a wide range of residential projects to include computer network or wiring, telephone, security system installs and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Job was tough due to small working space. They persisted and got the work done! Appreciated the extra help with cleanup and arranging the dryer for maximum efficiency."

Sheree L on November 2024

We can take on a wide range of residential projects to include computer network or wiring, telephone, security system installs and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction.

"Job was tough due to small working space. They persisted and got the work done! Appreciated the extra help with cleanup and arranging the dryer for maximum efficiency."

Sheree L on November 2024


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Fitch Electric, Inc.

5.00(
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Fitch Electric, Inc.

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are authorized Generac dealers and installers of whole home generator systems. We take pride in our customer service and customer satisfaction. From start to finish we will educate our clients and communicate thoroughly through the whole process. Additionally we take on commercial work and residential work. We offer free consultations on all aspects of work. Let us help you meet your electrical needs today.

"It is weeks like this that make me so happy to have had Fitch Electric install a generator at my house. I had them install an EV Generator a few months ago and bit the bullet for the generator knowing this summer would be HOT and PGE would be shutting us down as usual. I cannot say enough great things about Fitch Electric https://fitchelectricinc.com/ They are professional, reasonably priced and are on-time and on budget. Thanks Lucas and your team at Fitch Electric 5 out of 5 star recommend ! I only said 4.5/5 on the value only because it's expensive regardless so this isnt a knock on Fitch just the whole generator world and PGE in general. I wish we didn't have to do this but in these times over the last several years WE KNOW that PGE will be shutting off power and this is just what we have to do. I love Fitch! Will use them again 100% in the future."

Chris K on July 2023

We are authorized Generac dealers and installers of whole home generator systems. We take pride in our customer service and customer satisfaction. From start to finish we will educate our clients and communicate thoroughly through the whole process. Additionally we take on commercial work and residential work. We offer free consultations on all aspects of work. Let us help you meet your electrical needs today.

"It is weeks like this that make me so happy to have had Fitch Electric install a generator at my house. I had them install an EV Generator a few months ago and bit the bullet for the generator knowing this summer would be HOT and PGE would be shutting us down as usual. I cannot say enough great things about Fitch Electric https://fitchelectricinc.com/ They are professional, reasonably priced and are on-time and on budget. Thanks Lucas and your team at Fitch Electric 5 out of 5 star recommend ! I only said 4.5/5 on the value only because it's expensive regardless so this isnt a knock on Fitch just the whole generator world and PGE in general. I wish we didn't have to do this but in these times over the last several years WE KNOW that PGE will be shutting off power and this is just what we have to do. I love Fitch! Will use them again 100% in the future."

Chris K on July 2023


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CA Electrical Group 24/7

4.71(
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CA Electrical Group 24/7

4.71(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
857 local quotes requested

CA ELECTRICAL GROUP 24/7 provides a wide range of electrical services including troubleshooting, electrical panel installs, service upgrades, complete rewiring, electrical safety inspections, new construction, remodeling projects, electric vehicle car charging stations and smart home integration. When you choose to work with CA ELECTRICAL GROUP 24/7, you will not be disappointed. Whether you need a new electrical panel at your home or new wiring at your business, we have a solution. Our team is ready to solve smaller problems before they become more significant issues for your family. We proudly serve customers in the Bay Area CA . Why choose CA Electrical Group 24/7 as your electrical contractor? There are so many reasons why we should be your top choice for an electrical contractor in San Francisco Bay Area. Our expertise and excellence in electrical make us beyond qualified for all kinds of electrical projects. We work for both residential and commercial clients. Our electricians have worked on thousands of electrical projects throughout their careers. At CA Electrical Group, they’ve helped businesses and home owners correct code violations, upgrade their lighting systems, repair their electrical networks, and so much more. Every CA Electrical Group electrician is state-licensed and bonded, and so is our business. We’re also insured in every town we serve. Aside from our years of experience and expert electricians, We also prioritize making services affordable. While other electrical contractors charge you an arm and a lag for simplest services, We make it a point to price our services at an excellent value. Because of this, you can get quality electrical services without compromising on quality!

"I was quoted $650 for a job that would take less than an hour."

Jon S on March 2025

CA ELECTRICAL GROUP 24/7 provides a wide range of electrical services including troubleshooting, electrical panel installs, service upgrades, complete rewiring, electrical safety inspections, new construction, remodeling projects, electric vehicle car charging stations and smart home integration. When you choose to work with CA ELECTRICAL GROUP 24/7, you will not be disappointed. Whether you need a new electrical panel at your home or new wiring at your business, we have a solution. Our team is ready to solve smaller problems before they become more significant issues for your family. We proudly serve customers in the Bay Area CA . Why choose CA Electrical Group 24/7 as your electrical contractor? There are so many reasons why we should be your top choice for an electrical contractor in San Francisco Bay Area. Our expertise and excellence in electrical make us beyond qualified for all kinds of electrical projects. We work for both residential and commercial clients. Our electricians have worked on thousands of electrical projects throughout their careers. At CA Electrical Group, they’ve helped businesses and home owners correct code violations, upgrade their lighting systems, repair their electrical networks, and so much more. Every CA Electrical Group electrician is state-licensed and bonded, and so is our business. We’re also insured in every town we serve. Aside from our years of experience and expert electricians, We also prioritize making services affordable. While other electrical contractors charge you an arm and a lag for simplest services, We make it a point to price our services at an excellent value. Because of this, you can get quality electrical services without compromising on quality!

"I was quoted $650 for a job that would take less than an hour."

Jon S on March 2025


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San Fran Electric

4.83(
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San Fran Electric

4.83(
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31 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

Exceptional Electricians in San Francisco Bay Area At San Fran Electric, we are a family-own and local company. We specialize in a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of our community. Our goal is to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality electrical solutions for both residential and commercial customers. We have 15 years of experience, ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standards

"miscommunication at the time of the estimate. Other than that he did great work"

Gerardo R on November 2025

Exceptional Electricians in San Francisco Bay Area At San Fran Electric, we are a family-own and local company. We specialize in a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of our community. Our goal is to provide safe, efficient, and high-quality electrical solutions for both residential and commercial customers. We have 15 years of experience, ensuring that every project is completed to the highest standards

"miscommunication at the time of the estimate. Other than that he did great work"

Gerardo R on November 2025


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Budget Electric

4.01(
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Budget Electric

4.01(
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Customers say: Quality work
323 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

Receive high-quality services from a family owned and operated company since 1987, Budget Electric works with residential and commercial customers across the Bay Area to help them with all of their electrical needs. Save time, money, and energy while upgrading your property's electrical systems. Keep your electrical systems working like they should with electrical services from Budget Electric. From panel upgrades to troubleshooting and repair, we do what it takes to improve the way your home uses power.

"Michael showed up on time and even called me as he was on his way to my home which I appreciated. He not only fixed my issue buy also explained to me how things work electrically. I would hire them again for any electrical issues and hope I get Michael again. Your company is lucky to have him."

Randy G on September 2024

Receive high-quality services from a family owned and operated company since 1987, Budget Electric works with residential and commercial customers across the Bay Area to help them with all of their electrical needs. Save time, money, and energy while upgrading your property's electrical systems. Keep your electrical systems working like they should with electrical services from Budget Electric. From panel upgrades to troubleshooting and repair, we do what it takes to improve the way your home uses power.

"Michael showed up on time and even called me as he was on his way to my home which I appreciated. He not only fixed my issue buy also explained to me how things work electrically. I would hire them again for any electrical issues and hope I get Michael again. Your company is lucky to have him."

Randy G on September 2024


Burkin Electric

5.00(
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Burkin Electric

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
60 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

*Residential service work. *2 year residential apprenticeship program *4 year commercial and industrial apprenticeship program. *45 years and active member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union of America. *Sole proprietor 32 years.

"Jim is fantastic, great explanation and exemplary work. I will be hiring him again for future needs. "

Lani S on November 2025

*Residential service work. *2 year residential apprenticeship program *4 year commercial and industrial apprenticeship program. *45 years and active member of International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union of America. *Sole proprietor 32 years.

"Jim is fantastic, great explanation and exemplary work. I will be hiring him again for future needs. "

Lani S on November 2025


"Yes. Warner Electric was wonderful. Showed up on time and very professional. Thank you Warner Electric."

Harold W on February 2025

Top Quality Electrician. We do everything electrical, from troubleshooting to custom homes. Licensed, Insured, Certified.

"Yes. Warner Electric was wonderful. Showed up on time and very professional. Thank you Warner Electric."

Harold W on February 2025


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Glo-Electric

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Glo-Electric

4.43(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
293 local quotes requested

Family and veteran owned and operated company, professional trained, drug tested, background checked, electricians providing residential and commercial service, repair and new installations servicing the greater bay area with the best service in the industry.

"They did quality work on a tight timeline"

Jocelyn T on May 2024

Family and veteran owned and operated company, professional trained, drug tested, background checked, electricians providing residential and commercial service, repair and new installations servicing the greater bay area with the best service in the industry.

"They did quality work on a tight timeline"

Jocelyn T on May 2024


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Electrical Pro

5.00(
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Electrical Pro

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

Electrical Pro provides Electrical Services for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities, Government and Department of Defense (DOD) Facilities, Residential Homes, Commercial Office Buildings, Industrial Manufacturing Facilities, Industrial Processing Facilities, Package Delivery Facilities, Package Sortation Facilities, Conveyors, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Libraries, Restaurants, and Storage Unit Facilities in the East Bay Area, CA. Call or click to schedule an estimate today! https://www.electricalpro.com

"It is my pleasure to recommend Anthony. He is knowledgeable, conscientious, highly skilled and professional. Before I could get back to him, he followed up with me by phone and was able to schedule and complete the work within the same day of contacting me. He came to the job with all necessary tools & replacement parts and completed the work within an hour. I will certainly call Anthony for any future electrical projects and plan to recommend him to my friends."

Cheryl R on February 2024

Electrical Pro provides Electrical Services for Hospitals and Health Care Facilities, Government and Department of Defense (DOD) Facilities, Residential Homes, Commercial Office Buildings, Industrial Manufacturing Facilities, Industrial Processing Facilities, Package Delivery Facilities, Package Sortation Facilities, Conveyors, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Libraries, Restaurants, and Storage Unit Facilities in the East Bay Area, CA. Call or click to schedule an estimate today! https://www.electricalpro.com

"It is my pleasure to recommend Anthony. He is knowledgeable, conscientious, highly skilled and professional. Before I could get back to him, he followed up with me by phone and was able to schedule and complete the work within the same day of contacting me. He came to the job with all necessary tools & replacement parts and completed the work within an hour. I will certainly call Anthony for any future electrical projects and plan to recommend him to my friends."

Cheryl R on February 2024

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in some locations, it is required by the National Electric Code (NEC) to have a transfer switch installed for electrical emergencies. In addition to following electrical code, generator transfer switches ensure your home is fully protected during a power outage. By switching the power from the main breaker to the generator breaker, you can seamlessly operate your HVAC, lights, appliances, devices, and more during an emergency. 

In some situations, yes. Never try to put biofuel into any home generator without checking the specifics first. If a generator has the ability to run on diesel, it can also run pure biofuel (the clear kind made from seed oils, for example). But if you are using biofuel made from animal fats or vegetable oils, the generator will need significant modifications before it can handle a sludgier type of biofuel.

Here’s what you can run with different wattages and types of generators:

Portable generator:

  • 2,000 watts can handle a large appliance like a freezer or refrigerator, plus a few smaller items like phones or computer chargers. 

  • 4,000 watts will keep two large appliances operating and a few smaller devices.

  • 8,000 watts should power most essential appliances and other devices, including a sump pump, well pump, or your dishwasher.

Partial to whole-house generator:

  • 20,000 watts and above will make it seem like your home’s power is still on.

The cost to install a whole-house generator averages at $5,200, but costs can range from $1,500 to $8,900, depending on the type and size of the generator, and the labor required to install it. To find the best deal while still ensuring the unit meets all the needs of your household, hire an electrician to calculate the electrical load of your must-have appliances and electronics beforehand so you don’t pay for more power than you need. As always, be sure to get at least three quotes to find the ideal fit for your needs and budget.

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.

The Pinole, CA homeowners’ guide to generator installs

From average costs to expert advice, get all the answers you need to get your job done.