Electrician in San Francisco, CA: Electrical Wiring Installation, Wiring Repair and Panel Work
New wiring in San Francisco starts at $6 a foot, wiring repair at $10 a foot and panel upgrades at $800. Electric Wire Services is a licensed and insured company, and the call center gives you a price estimate before anyone visits.
- 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
4.9 from 59 reviews
Planning new electrical wiring in San Francisco, or looking for professional wiring services that also cover residential wiring and circuitry repair around the Bay Area? Callers describe a condo garage that needs a charging circuit, a remodel that exposed old wiring, or a small office that needs track lighting.
Below are three San Francisco jobs, the starting prices for wiring work, and what the city building department says about charger permits. More places we cover: see the places we serve around the Bay.
What have we dealt with on San Francisco jobs?
A shared garage, a remodel and a stair light. Here is what each one showed.
A flat that needed a charging circuit
A flat in a converted building needed a charging circuit. The parking supply came from common-area power, so the first task was finding the correct metered source. We walked the parking route with doors and gates in their usual positions and matched the supply route to where the station would finally sit. The charger served the intended account. The customer was asked to keep the cable storage position clear.
A kitchen remodel that exposed old wiring
A kitchen remodel had exposed old wiring, and the brittle insulation split while we assessed it. We replaced the affected branch and wrote the repair record against that branch, not just the room name. The new connection passed verification. We advised the customer to look over the circuit plan before adding another appliance.
A stair light that stayed on
A stair light stayed lit all the time. A failed relay was bypassing the timer, which no new wall switch could have fixed. We agreed the repair around the operating sequence and renewed the control. Timed operation returned. The customer was advised to share the electrical findings with any specialist continuing the repair.
San Francisco parking installations need a clear source of supply. We trace shared-building wiring before design so charging is assigned to the right meter and circuit, and in the flat we worked on that meant finding the correct metered source before anything was mounted.
What does new electrical wiring cost in San Francisco?
How much does new electrical wiring cost in San Francisco, and what do repair, a panel and a charger add? Treat every figure as a starting price, since your cost may differ. Call the center and you can hear a ballpark before committing to a visit.
| Job | From | What the starting price covers |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical visit | $100 per visit | About the first hour; parts extra |
| Wiring installation | $6 per linear foot | Basic wiring run; small jobs have a minimum price |
| 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 |
| Electrical panel upgrade or replacement | $800 per job | Simple 100-amp replacement; a standard 200-amp upgrade starts around $1,300 |
| EV charger installation | $750, labor only | Basic home Level 2 install; about $1,200 with charger and materials |
| Commercial electrical | $100 per hour | Basic commercial labor; minimum booking hours may apply |
- The length of the wiring run and how hard it is to reach behind finished walls
- Whether old wiring can be repaired in sections or has to be replaced throughout
- The panel capacity and the meter or circuit the new load has to come from
- Access to shared electrical rooms in a condo or an office building
Can I add an EV charger in a San Francisco condo or shared garage?
Condo owners and upper-unit tenants ask us this often. The first question is whose electricity feeds the parking space. Our electrician traces the shared wiring first and agrees with you which meter and circuit the charger will use.
Approval on the building side is a separate question for your association. The city permit sheet covers permits only.
What does the San Francisco permit sheet say about chargers?
The Department of Building Inspection publishes an EV charger permitting checklist, Information Sheet E-02. It says connecting a cord-connected charger to an existing approved receptacle that meets the manufacturer specifications needs no permit. A single charger installed by a licensed electrical contractor registered with the department for online permitting, with a load calculation, falls under an electrical trade permit only.
Work that installs or modifies panelboards, new service or the main disconnect needs a building permit. The department inspects and gives final approval. A load calculation is required in every case except the existing-receptacle one.
What about small offices, studios and storefronts?
Office managers, studio managers and storefront tenants call us for extra outlets, track lighting and sign power. In a leased space, tell the call center who owns the building, because panel and wiring changes may need the landlord agreement before an electrician starts. Commercial work starts at $100 per hour.
Who sends the electrician in San Francisco?
Our San Francisco profile is on Molimo Drive. You call our call center, which takes the details of your flat, house or shop, names a price estimate and a time window, and books the visit.
A licensed electrician then inspects, explains and fixes.
What should I have ready before I call?
On the call: a person answers right away. After a form, we aim to call you back within five minutes.
Callers who share technical details get a sharper estimate, and some of them avoid paying for a visit just to gather facts. Have these to hand:
- The job in one sentence: new wiring, a repair, a panel or a charger
- The charger model, the panel label or the equipment list, if you have them
- Whether the work is in a shared space such as a garage or an electrical room, and who can open it
- Photos of the fixture, the panel label or the area where the wiring will run
Then you book a slot, the timeline adjusts if your plans change, and a licensed electrician inspects. The work starts if you accept the price, or you schedule it for later.
Can an electrician reach San Francisco the same day?
Same-day appointments are often available, depending on electrician availability. You can reach our call center day or night, and we fit the visit to your schedule
What should you do in a San Francisco electrical emergency?
- Emergency Smoke, sparks or the smell of burning insulation: call 911 first.
- If a fixture, switch or outlet is hot, stop using it and switch off its breaker if you can reach the panel safely.
- Do not touch wiring that is exposed behind a remodeled wall.
- Call us and describe what you see, and which rooms are affected. If the panel is in a shared room, tell the call center who holds the key.
Emergency work is priced from $150 per hour, a starting labor rate that may not include everything the repair needs.
Which San Francisco electrical job do you need?
Cards (six service cards, each links to its service page):
Electrical Panel Installation
A remodel or a new load needs more panel capacity.
Electrical Rewiring Services
Old wiring has to be replaced section by section or throughout.
Free quote or diagnostic visit?
Defined bigger jobs get a free quote. When we have to find a fault first, a diagnostic visit comes first. Its charge varies and is usually under $50.
| Your San Francisco job | How it starts | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Condo or flat EV charger | Free quote | We trace which meter feeds the parking space before designing the circuit |
| Panel upgrade during a remodel | Free quote | The call center gives an estimate; the electrician confirms the price at the panel |
| Whole-house or room rewiring | Free quote | The electrician inspects the old wiring and says whether sections or all of it should go |
| Light that stays on or an outlet that failed | Diagnostic visit | The electrician finds the cause, then you get a price for the repair |
Are San Francisco electricians from Electric Wire Services licensed and insured?
Yes. The company is licensed and insured, and every electrician we send is licensed. The cause and the price are explained before the work begins.
Which San Francisco neighborhoods and nearby cities do we reach?
Two San Francisco neighborhoods have their own pages. Our San Francisco profile also lists Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Albany, Emeryville, Piedmont, Richmond, San Leandro and Walnut Creek.
What do San Francisco customers ask us?
Do you service San Francisco, CA?
Yes. Tell the call center your address and we will confirm it. Our San Francisco profile also lists Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Albany, Emeryville, Piedmont, Richmond, San Leandro and Walnut Creek.
How do I get a ballpark price before a visit?
Call the center, describe the job and give any technical details you have. You hear a price estimate and a time slot, and the electrician repeats the price before work begins.
Can you install an EV charger in my condo or two-unit building?
We can plan the circuit once we know which meter feeds your parking space. Approval on the building side is a question for your association.
What does wiring cost?
Wiring installation starts at $6 per linear foot and wiring repair at $10 per linear foot for a basic run. Your own cost may differ.
Can you come the same day?
Same-day appointments are often available, depending on electrician availability. Ask the call center for the nearest slot.
Which listing is yours in San Francisco?
Electric Wire Services is the name on our San Francisco profile. Call (707) 285-9662 or send the form.
Where is the Electric Wire Services San Francisco listing?
Name
Electric Wire Services
Address
142 Molimo Dr, San Francisco, CA 94127
Phone
Category
Electrician
Hours
Our call center never closes, so you can ask for an appointment whenever it suits you
Google rating
4.9 from 59 reviews
Service area
San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, Albany, Emeryville, Piedmont, Richmond, San Leandro, Walnut Creek
“The team replaced our old electrical panel efficiently, explained how the new setup works, and tested everything to make sure it was safe and reliable”
“Booked these electricians when one of my outlets wasn’t working and they quickly solved the problem. They changed the defective wire and additionally inspected the surrounding outlets so as to avoid future issues. Certainly, I will get their help for any electrical work in the future.”