Safe, Reliable, and Professional Electrical Work—Right in Your Neighborhood
Orinda's wooded, hillside lots are home to a mix of older Tudor and traditional-style houses and newer custom estates. The older homes often need panel upgrades and updated wiring to support today's appliance and electronics loads, while the custom estates tend to call for more elaborate work — landscape lighting, generator backup for a hillside location prone to outages, and dedicated circuits for home theaters or workshops.
Lights flickering? Breakers tripping? We’ll identify and fix the root cause fast—no guesswork, no shortcuts. Our licensed electricians make sure your home is safe and up to code.
Older panels or new load demands require expert attention. We upgrade aging systems, replace unsafe equipment, and install subpanels for garages, ADUs, and EV chargers.
Own an electric vehicle? We install high-speed Level 2 chargers in Orinda homes and ensure proper breaker sizing, conduit routing, and permitting so you can charge confidently.
From modern recessed lighting to decorative fixtures and landscape lighting, we help you create the perfect ambiance while maximizing energy efficiency and safety.
Add power where you need it—whether it’s a new home office, kitchen appliance, or workshop in your garage. We install new circuits and outlets with GFCI and AFCI protection.
Orinda's seasonal storms and PG&E voltage swings can damage your appliances. We install whole-house surge protection at your main panel for peace of mind.
Cool your home efficiently with quiet, professionally installed ceiling fans. We handle ceiling bracing, secure mounting, and wiring for wall or remote control options.
Power outages don’t have to be disruptive. We install generator transfer switches that give you safe, instant access to backup power—ideal for families with medical or work-from-home needs.
Selling or buying a home in Orinda? We perform code compliance checks and fix inspection punch lists so you can close with confidence.
If you're in an area with frequent PG&E voltage fluctuations or storm-related outages, yes — a whole-house surge protector at the panel is inexpensive insurance against damaged appliances and electronics.
Not always. Many 100-amp panels can handle a Level 2 charger once we run a load calculation; others need a 200-amp upgrade. We check your existing load before recommending anything.
Yes — we handle hybrid and off-grid solar installation directly, including panel upgrades, dedicated backup subpanels, battery storage, and the disconnects and metering equipment your utility requires. It's all done in-house rather than handed off to a separate solar contractor.
Yes, for most work beyond simple fixture swaps—panel upgrades, new circuits, and subpanels all require a permit and inspection in Contra Costa County. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection as part of the job.
Whether you're near Orinda Village near BART and the Lake Cascade area, or in one of the surrounding Lamorinda communities, Site Electric Services is your go-to electrician for safe, professional, and prompt electrical service.
Looking for a trusted electrician in Orinda, CA? Site Electric Services is ready to help—whether you need a quick repair, a major upgrade, or a new system installed from the ground up.
Call us today at (707) 653-0376 or request a quote online to get started with a team that puts quality and safety first.
