Sacramento-Area Electrical

Sacramento Electricians

Compare electricians serving Sacramento and the surrounding area for outlet installation, panel upgrades, EV chargers, lighting, and rewiring. Review public listings, call businesses directly, and confirm service area, pricing, and availability before you hire.

Services Available in Sacramento

Local listings cover a wide range of electrician services across the greater Sacramento area.

Panel Upgrades

Upgrading from 100-amp to 200-amp electrical panels. Increasingly necessary in Sacramento for EV charger installation and solar panel systems.

EV Charger Installation

Level 2 (240V) home EV charger installation. Includes dedicated circuit, outlet or hardwired charger, and permit coordination with SMUD.

Outlet & Switch Installation

Adding outlets, USB charging outlets, GFCI outlets in bathrooms and kitchens, and dimmer switches.

Lighting Installation

Recessed lighting, exterior lighting, ceiling fan installation, and landscape lighting.

Wiring & Rewiring

Partial or full home rewiring. Common in Sacramento homes with aluminum wiring from the 1970s or deteriorated knob-and-tube wiring.

Generator Installation

Whole-home standby generator installation and transfer switch installation.

Solar Electrical Work

Electrical work associated with solar panel system installation, inverter connections, and net metering setup.

Commercial Electrical

Electrical work for Sacramento-area small businesses, retail spaces, and office buildouts.

What to Know Before You Hire in Sacramento

California leads the country in electric vehicle adoption, and Sacramento is no exception. EV charger installation — typically a Level 2 240V home charger — has become one of the most requested electrical jobs in the Sacramento area. SMUD offers rebates for qualifying EV charger installations. Check smud.org/rebates for current amounts. Separately, many Sacramento homes built in the 1950s through 1970s still have 100-amp electrical panels that are inadequate for modern loads, particularly when adding EV charging or solar. Panel upgrades to 200 amps are common in older Sacramento neighborhoods.

Important: Always verify a contractor's license at cslb.ca.gov before hiring. SacLocalLeads listings are not verified or endorsed.

Outlet Installation in Sacramento

Adding or replacing outlets is one of the most common electrical jobs in Sacramento homes. Adding a standard outlet to an existing circuit typically runs $150–$300; a new dedicated circuit from the panel costs more, especially if the panel is far from the new outlet or is already at capacity. Many homes in older neighborhoods such as Midtown, Land Park, Curtis Park, Oak Park, and East Sacramento still have two-prong ungrounded outlets — an electrician can ground the circuit or use GFCI protection where code allows.

Where GFCI outlets are required

Modern electrical code requires GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, laundry areas, garages, and outdoors. Upgrading these locations is a routine job for a licensed electrician.

When it’s urgent

Stop using an outlet and contact an electrician promptly if it feels warm, looks discolored, sparks, buzzes, or repeatedly trips the breaker. These are signs of a wiring or connection problem.

Before you call

Know how many outlets you need and in which rooms, the approximate age of your home, and whether your panel has open breaker slots. A photo of your panel helps businesses give a more accurate estimate.

The electrician listings below serve Sacramento and nearby cities. Call two or three businesses, describe the same job to each, and compare written estimates.

Homeowner Checklist

How to choose an electrician in Sacramento

Use this page to compare public listings, review service details, and contact businesses directly. Verify service area, pricing, insurance, and availability with each business before you hire.

Match the job to the trade

Make sure the company actually handles electrical work and serves the kind of project you need.

Check service area and timing

Confirm the business serves your ZIP code or nearby neighborhood and can schedule the work when you need it.

Ask for a written estimate

Compare the scope, materials, timeline, and total price in writing before you commit.

Questions to ask before hiring

  • What ZIP codes or neighborhoods do you serve?
  • What does your estimate include, and what could change the final price?
  • Do you carry insurance, and who will actually do the work?
  • Are permits or inspections needed for this job?
  • How soon can you schedule the work?

FAQ

Compare the scope of work, service area, timing, and pricing. Ask for a written estimate and contact businesses directly to confirm details for your ZIP code.
Ask who will do the work, what the estimate includes, whether permits are needed, and how payment works. Get anything important in writing.
Yes. If the job is a contractor trade, verify the relevant California license. For all services, confirm insurance, business details, and availability directly with the company.

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Local Listings

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Peak Electrical Contractors
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides residential electrical services in the Sacramento area, including panel upgrades and EV charging station installation.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

Juggernaut Electrical
West Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides residential and commercial electrical services in the Sacramento area, including panel upgrades, lighting, and dedicated circuits.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

Sac Town Electric
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides residential and commercial electrical services in the Sacramento area, including panel upgrades and generator installation.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

Affordable Electrical Company
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides electrical services in the Sacramento area, including electrical inspections and solar system installation.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

TNT Electric Co.
Citrus Heights, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides residential electrical services in the Sacramento area, including panel upgrades, knob-and-tube rewiring, and new construction wiring.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

Cooper Electric
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides electrical services in the Sacramento Valley area, including panel changes and troubleshooting. In business since 1997.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

Sagan Electric
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides residential and commercial electrical services in the Sacramento area. CSLB license #1050318 listed publicly.
  • CSLB License: 1050318verify current status before hiring

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

Aleco Electric
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides electrical services for residential and commercial properties in the Sacramento area. In business since 2004.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

Prime Electric
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides residential and commercial electrical contractor services in the Sacramento area.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

OldTown Electric
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides commercial electrical contracting services in the Sacramento area, including tenant improvements, panel upgrades, and service installs.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

AAA Electrical Services, Inc.
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides electrical contracting services to residential and commercial clients in the Sacramento area.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

Priority 1 Electric
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides residential and commercial electrical services in the Sacramento area.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

Schetter Electric, LLC
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides electrical services in the Sacramento area.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

Main Stream Electric
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides electrical services to residential and commercial customers in the Sacramento area.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

Griffin Electric
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Public Listing
  • Provides electrical contractor services from Sacramento.

Listings are based on publicly available business information. Homeowners should verify licensing, insurance, availability, and service details directly with each business before hiring. See full disclaimer.

Litel Electric
Sacramento, CA · Electrical
Free Listing CSLB License Provided
  • Litel Electric is a licensed C-10 electrical contractor serving Sacramento-area homeowners (CSLB #1115460). We handle panel replacements and upgrades, EV charger installation, lighting, ceiling fans, outlets and dedicated circuits, breaker repair, whole-home rewires, and troubleshooting. Our approach: we look at what's actually there — the panel, the grounding, the circuits, and what the permit requires — before we quote or pick equipment. Available 24 hours for emergencies. We inspect first, provide a clear scope before work begins, and leave a clean, checked finish. Serving Sacramento and nearby communities across Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties.
  • CSLB License: 1115460verify current status before hiring

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Frequently Asked Questions

Electricians in Sacramento typically charge $85 to $150 per hour. Common jobs: outlet addition $150–$300, EV charger installation $500–$1,500 depending on panel capacity, panel upgrade $1,800–$4,500.
Yes. EV charger installation in Sacramento typically requires an electrical permit. A licensed electrician will handle the permit application as part of the job. Verify with your specific city or county building department.
Electrical contractors in California must hold a C-10 license from the CSLB. Verify any contractor at cslb.ca.gov before hiring.
SMUD has offered rebates for Level 2 home EV charger installation and equipment. Check current availability and amounts at smud.org/rebates as programs change.
Replacing an existing outlet like-for-like usually does not require a permit, but adding new outlets or circuits generally requires an electrical permit in Sacramento. A licensed electrician typically handles the permit as part of the job — confirm with your city or county building department.

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