Licensed Orange County electricians, one call away
A tripping breaker, dead outlets, recessed lighting, an EV charger, a panel upgrade. We match you with C-10 licensed electricians we have vetted, at no charge.
What electrical work costs in Orange County (2026)
Most electrical calls are a device, a fixture or a circuit. The two jobs that cost real money are EV chargers and panel upgrades. Here is what Orange County homeowners typically pay.
An outlet, a switch, a breaker, troubleshooting. The first hour typically runs $100 – $200.
A ceiling fan, a light fixture, a new outlet or dimmer.
A Level 2 charger on its own circuit. More if the panel needs room.
Depends on the meter, mast and grounding work. The city permit, inspection and utility sign-off belong in the quote.
What moves the price
- Panel upgrades and new dedicated circuits are the big-ticket items.
- Running wire through finished walls and ceilings versus an open attic.
- Permits and inspection for panels, circuits and EV chargers.
- Fixture and device quality when you supply them.
Electrical work jobs we match every week
Tell us what is going on in plain words. We know which electrician in the network is right for the job, the neighborhood and the timing.
One call. The right electrician. No cost.
1. Tell us about the job
Call (714) 628-1225 or send the form below. A person from our Orange office answers, asks a few questions, and understands what you need.
2. We match you
We pick from the contractors we have already vetted for license, insurance and finished work. Want to compare? Ask for two or three.
3. They call you
The contractor contacts you to look at the job and quote it in writing. You decide. We follow up to make sure it went the way it should.
What we check so you don’t have to
Active with the Contractors State License Board, in the right classification for the work, checked again every renewal.
Liability and workers’ compensation certificates on file, so a problem on your property is their problem, not yours.
Years of finished jobs for Orange County homeowners, and the follow-up calls to prove it. Contractors stay in the network by keeping customers happy.
Written quotes, no bait-and-switch, and a deposit that respects California’s limit of $1,000 or 10%, whichever is less.
Electricians in Orange County: questions we get every week
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Orange County?
Replacing a device in place usually doesn’t. New circuits, panel upgrades and EV chargers do, with an inspection, and a panel upgrade also needs the utility’s sign-off. A licensed electrician handles all of it.
Do I need a panel upgrade to add an EV charger?
Not always. Many 100-amp panels can take a charger with a load calculation and the right breaker. If the panel is full or undersized, the upgrade is the honest answer, and it is worth getting two bids.
Why is there a service call fee?
It covers the trip and the first hour of diagnosis, which is where most repairs are solved. Ask whether it is credited toward the work.
Is the referral really free?
Yes. No cost, no obligation. You pay the electrician for the work and nothing else.
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Electricians referrals in every Orange County city, from the same office in Orange since 1985.
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