Unpermitted electrical work is one of the most common issues that surfaces during a home sale or insurance inspection. At Site Electric Services, we handle permit applications, plan submittals, and inspection coordination for electrical work throughout Solano, Napa, and Contra Costa counties.
We proudly serve Vallejo, Benicia, Napa, Fairfield, Concord, Martinez, and surrounding areas with expert-level service that's built on experience, honesty, and an unmatched reputation for quality.
Most electrical work beyond simple like-for-like repairs requires a permit — new circuits, panel upgrades, service changes, and most additions all qualify. Permits exist to make sure the work is inspected and safe, and skipping one can create real problems later, from insurance issues to complications when you sell the house.
Most electrical work beyond simple like-for-like repairs requires a permit from the local building department — including panel upgrades, new circuits, service changes, and major additions. The permitting process involves submitting an application (and sometimes plans), paying fees, scheduling inspections, and getting final sign-off before the work is considered complete.
We handle this process end-to-end, including work on unpermitted electrical we didn't originally install, which is common when buying an older home or preparing one for sale.
Our focus is on residential electrical work done right the first time, not rushed patch jobs. We bring an unmatched level of care and expertise to each job, with a reputation built on referrals, repeat business, and integrity.
We start by reviewing your project scope to determine exactly what permits are required.
Our electricians assess the existing electrical and document what's needed for the permit application.
We explain your options in plain language and provide an accurate, upfront estimate before any work begins.
We complete the work to code, coordinate inspection, and get you signed off with a closed permit.
Electrical work done without a permit can hold up escrow, trigger insurance denials, and in some cases require costly rework to bring it up to code retroactively. It's almost always cheaper to permit it right the first time.
We proudly provide electrical permitting services throughout Vallejo, Benicia, Napa, Fairfield, Martinez, Concord, American Canyon, Vacaville, and Walnut Creek.
Whether you own a historic home in Benicia, a mid-century house in Vallejo, or a new construction in Napa, we have the knowledge and relationships to get your electrical work permitted and inspected correctly.
Ready to get started? Call Site Electric Services today to discuss your electrical permitting needs. Your home deserves the best—and Site Electric Services provides the best electricians in Vallejo and surrounding areas.
New circuits, panel or service upgrades, generator and EV charger installations, and most work that involves opening walls or altering the service typically require a permit. Minor repairs like replacing a like-for-like outlet or fixture usually don't.
Unpermitted work can surface during a home sale inspection, causing delays or forcing costly rework, and it can also complicate insurance claims if something goes wrong later. It's rarely worth the risk to skip it.
A simple upgrade or service replacement can often be handled over the counter and completed within the same week. Larger projects that require plan review can take longer — anywhere from a few weeks to a month or more, depending on the jurisdiction and scope.
We handle the permitting process for you as part of the job — pulling the permit, scheduling inspections, and making sure the work passes.
There's a permit fee involved, but the bigger cost difference comes from doing the job right the first time — permitted, inspected work protects you from having to redo unsafe work later.
