Electrician in Pasadena, CA: Home Rewiring, Wiring Repair and Circuit Breaker Repair
Home rewiring in Pasadena starts at $5 per sq. ft., wiring repair at $10 a foot and breaker repair at $100. Electric Wire Services is a licensed and insured company, and rewiring and panel jobs come with a free quote.
- Licensed and insured
Company licensed and insured; our electricians are licensed
- Call center 24/7
A live person answers right away
- Callback in five minutes
We aim to call you back within five minutes after the form
- Same-day service
Often available, depending on electrician availability
- Google rating
5.0 from 49 reviews
Searching for electrical rewiring services in Pasadena, or for electrical wiring services that can repair one dead circuit without tearing up a room? Callers here usually describe an older home: a panel that trips, a bedroom outlet that died, a garage that needs a charger.
This page covers three Pasadena jobs, starting prices for rewiring and wiring repair, and what Pasadena Water and Power asks for before it pays a charger rebate. Looking elsewhere? See the other places we serve.
What did we find in older Pasadena homes?
Three Pasadena jobs, and what the electrician found each time.
A charger plan that left out the detached garage
A charger proposal for a mixed-use corner property ignored a detached garage. The feeder had little spare capacity. We redesigned the supply from the main distribution and included the managed-load function in the commissioning checks. The garage received the planned load. The customer was asked to tell the next installer about any other planned electrical additions.
A bedroom outlet with no power
A bedroom outlet had no power. Old cloth-covered wiring had fractured at its termination. We agreed the repair around a revised wiring route, replaced the affected section and identified the circuit before returning it to service. The repaired branch passed testing. The customer was advised to record later alterations instead of relying on the original room labels.
A hall alarm that missed remote tests
A hall alarm missed the remote tests. Its interconnect wire was disconnected. We checked the device information against the manufacturer instructions and repaired the link. Every unit sounded together. The customer was advised to review alarm coverage whenever rooms change use.
For Pasadena charging, we check the garage feeder as well as the main panel. Capacity at the house does not guarantee capacity at a detached building, and on one corner property the feeder had little spare capacity, so we redesigned the supply from the main distribution.
How much does home rewiring cost in Pasadena?
How much does home rewiring cost in Pasadena, and what does a single repair cost instead? Each line shows where a job starts. Your cost may differ.
| Job | From | What the starting price covers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical visit | $100 per visit | About the first hour; parts extra |
| Circuit breaker replacement or repair | $100 per job | One standard breaker replacement or a simple breaker fix |
| Electrical panel repair | $150 per job | Minor component or connection repair with straightforward access |
| Wiring repair | $10 per linear foot | Basic wiring run; small jobs have a minimum price |
| Electrical rewiring | $5 per sq. ft. | Low-end whole-house benchmark: about $5,000 for 1,000 sq. ft., before additional restoration |
| Smoke detector installation | $90 per detector | Basic installation with existing suitable wiring; new wiring costs more |
| EV charger installation | $750, labor only | Basic home Level 2 install; about $1,200 with charger and materials |
- How many circuits fail, and whether one section of old wiring or the whole house is involved
- How far a charger supply has to travel to reach a detached garage
- Whether the feeder has spare capacity or has to be redesigned
- Access to the wiring route and to the joints along it
Why do older Pasadena homes trip breakers or lose outlets?
Panel and breaker problems are a common reason Pasadena callers phone us, usually from an older home. If you can do it safely, send a photo of the panel with the feeder information in view. The feeder tells the electrician how much capacity the whole panel has to work with.
The visit then starts with the connections and the breaker. Parts are replaced only where the inspection shows a fault.
When does old wiring call for rewiring?
Older houses can still have cloth-covered wiring. On one Pasadena job it had fractured where it ended at a bedroom outlet, and we replaced the affected section. When several circuits show the same age, whole-house rewiring may be the sounder plan. The electrician explains which one fits after inspecting.
What does the Pasadena Water and Power charger rebate ask for?
The residential EV charger page lists a $600 rebate for an internet-connected charger and $200 for a standard one, with a limit of two chargers per address. The charger must be a new Level 2 unit, certified by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, wall-mounted at the service address and installed by a qualified, licensed contractor.
The page says a City of Pasadena electrical permit is required for a hardwired charger or a new or modified 240V socket, and that a building inspector sign-off goes with the application. You apply within 180 days of purchase, after the charger is installed. Check the page for current figures before you buy.
Are you a local company or a call center in Pasadena?
Both parts are real. Our Pasadena profile is on North Lake Avenue, and Electric Wire Services is the name on it. You reach our call center first, which gives a price estimate and a time window.
A licensed electrician then visits, and the electrician inspects before anything is cut or replaced.
What happens from the first call to the last test in Pasadena?
The call
a person answers right away. After a form, we aim to call you back within five minutes.
The estimate
you hear a price estimate and an opening.
The booking
you take the slot that suits you, and we adjust the timeline if your day changes.
The visit
a licensed electrician inspects and explains the cause.
The work
say yes and it starts that visit, or book it for another day.
How fast can an electrician reach your Pasadena home?
Same-day appointments are often available, depending on electrician availability. Our phone line is staffed 24/7 and visit times are flexible
- A photo of the panel with the feeder information visible, if you can take one safely
- Which rooms or outlets are dead, and whether it started suddenly
- Whether the house has a detached garage or an extra building that needs power
- The age of the house or the last time the wiring was changed, if you know it
What should you do about sparks, a dead circuit or a hot panel in Pasadena?
- Emergency Smoke, sparks or a burning smell: call 911 first.
- Leave a hot or buzzing panel alone, and keep children and pets back.
- If a breaker keeps tripping, leave it off instead of resetting it again.
- Call us and note which rooms lost power.
Urgent evening or night work is priced from $150 per hour. That rate covers labor at the low end and may not be the whole repair.
Which Pasadena electrical job fits your home?
Cards (six service cards, each links to its service page):
Electrical Panel Installation
A panel is full, old or damaged and needs replacing.
EV Charger Installation
A charger has to serve a garage that is separate from the house.
Electrical Rewiring Services
The wiring is old and several circuits fail, not just one.
Free quote or diagnostic visit?
Rewiring, panel replacement and charger jobs come with a free quote. A dead circuit or a breaker that keeps tripping starts with a diagnostic visit, because the cause has to be found first. The charge varies and is usually under $50.
| Your Pasadena job | How it starts | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Rewiring an older house | Free quote | The electrician inspects the old wiring and says whether sections or the whole house should go |
| Panel replacement | Free quote | Send a photo of the panel with the feeder visible; the electrician confirms the price at the panel |
| Charger for a detached garage | Free quote | The garage feeder is checked as well as the main panel |
| Breaker that keeps tripping or a dead bedroom outlet | Diagnostic visit | The electrician finds the cause, then you get a price for the repair |
Are Pasadena electricians from Electric Wire Services licensed and insured?
Yes. The company is licensed and insured, and each electrician who comes to your home is licensed. The cause and the price are explained before work begins.
Which neighboring areas do we serve from Pasadena?
If you are outside Pasadena, these pages may suit your address. Our Pasadena profile also lists Altadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, Alhambra, Monrovia, Temple City and Glendale.
What do Pasadena homeowners ask us?
Do you service Pasadena, CA, including Altadena and South Pasadena?
Yes. Our Pasadena profile lists Pasadena, Altadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, Alhambra, Monrovia, Temple City and Glendale. Read your address to the call center and it will confirm.
How much is breaker repair?
One standard breaker replacement or a simple breaker fix starts at $100 per job. Treat that as a starting price. Your own cost may differ.
Do I need a permit for panel work?
Permit rules depend on the job and the city. Pasadena Water and Power says a City of Pasadena electrical permit is required for a hardwired charger, and the call center can tell you what your job involves.
Does Pasadena offer a charger rebate?
Pasadena Water and Power lists rebates for home chargers on its residential EV page, with the rules summarized above. Read the page before you buy a charger.
Can you come the same day?
Same-day appointments are often available, depending on electrician availability. Ask the call center for the soonest opening.
Is this the same business as the Pasadena listing I saw elsewhere?
Electric Wire Services is the name on our Pasadena profile. Call (626) 774-8048 or send the form.
Where can you find Electric Wire Services in Pasadena?
Name
Electric Wire Services
Address
1187 N Lake Ave #28, Pasadena, CA 91104
Phone
Category
Electrician
Hours
Our call center is open around the clock, so you can book at any hour
Google rating
5.0 from 49 reviews
Service area
Pasadena, Altadena, South Pasadena, San Marino, Sierra Madre, Arcadia, Alhambra, Monrovia, Temple City, Glendale
“I needed an outdoor charger, and the service tech installed a weather-rated unit where I asked. He also replaced my closet pull-chain light that stayed on with an approved LED fixture and tested the the switch.”
“We were buying an older home, and wanted to check out the electrical setup before we moved in. They performed an electrical safety inspection of the electrical panel, outlets, wiring and breakers and made a few recommendations. Very thorough and reassuring. The technician went through every detail carefully, pointing out exactly what was in good shape and what needed attention, explaining everything clearly so we understood the condition of the whole system. It gave us total peace of mind going into our purchase, knowing exactly what we were getting into and that our home would be safe and sound from day one.”