Petaluma Electrical Company handles residential and commercial electrical work throughout Petaluma and the surrounding area. Whether you are dealing with a tripped breaker at midnight or planning a full panel upgrade before a renovation, we are available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM to take your call. We pick up the phone and get it handled.
Call (707) 289-5336 for a quote and we will walk you through what the job involves before anything is scheduled.
Quick to arrive. Careful with your home. Clean when we leave.
Dealing with a tripping breaker or a dead outlet? Those symptoms point to real problems inside your wiring or panel, and they do not get better on their own. We diagnose the cause first, so you understand what is happening before any work begins.
Common calls we handle include:
Each of these symptoms has a root cause. Flickering lights often point to a loose connection or an overloaded circuit. A breaker that keeps tripping may be doing its job correctly, which means the circuit is carrying more load than it was designed for. A burning smell is urgent and warrants a call as soon as you notice it.
We give you straight answers about your panel and wiring before we recommend any repair. One call and we are on it.
From older homes to new commercial builds, the electrical panel is where every circuit in the building originates. When the panel is undersized, worn out, or simply not built for what the property demands today, problems follow.
Petaluma has a substantial stock of older homes, and many of them are still running on panels that were sized for a fraction of the electrical load a modern household puts through them. A 100-amp service that served a home well in the 1970s runs short fast when you add an EV charger, a home office, and updated kitchen appliances to the mix. We handle panel repairs, full panel replacements, 200-amp service upgrades, and subpanel installations for both residential and commercial properties.
A service upgrade involves more than swapping the box. Load calculations, service-entrance work, and meter considerations all factor into a properly completed job. Wiring work is checked against code before sign-off, so the finished panel is ready for inspection and ready for use.
Call us and we'll walk you through the fix.
Electrical work like this comes up more than people expect, and it covers a wide range of jobs that make a real difference in how a home or commercial space functions day to day.
On the outlet and switch side, we install and replace:
Arc-fault and ground-fault protection requirements have expanded over the years, and older homes in Petaluma often need outlets and circuits brought up to current standards when a renovation or sale prompts a closer look.
On the lighting side, recessed lighting installation is one of the most common requests we get, both in new construction and in existing homes where the ceiling is being opened up. We also handle light fixture installation, under-cabinet lighting, and LED retrofit work. For outdoor spaces, we wire security lighting, motion sensor lights, and landscape lighting.
Ceiling fan installation is straightforward when there is existing wiring in place, and more involved when a new circuit or a box rated for fan weight is needed. Either way, we handle the wiring and the connection. Reach out and describe what the breaker is doing.
Don't let a small wiring issue turn into a fire risk, because in older homes especially, the gap between "probably fine" and "genuinely dangerous" is narrower than most people realize. Knob-and-tube wiring, which is still present in a portion of Petaluma's older housing stock, was not designed for grounded circuits or the loads modern appliances draw. Replacing it is not a cosmetic upgrade. It is the kind of work that changes how the home performs and how safely it operates.
We handle whole-home rewiring, partial rewiring when only certain areas need attention, and faulty wiring repair when a specific circuit or connection is the problem. Grounding and bonding are part of the job, not afterthoughts.
Dedicated circuits are a separate but related category. A dryer, refrigerator, or dishwasher that shares a circuit with other loads will cause nuisance trips and can shorten the life of the appliance. A hot tub needs its own circuit and disconnect. When a new cooling unit is going in, we run the dedicated circuit, wire the disconnect, and confirm the panel has the capacity to carry the load. Every connection is made to the same standard a code inspector looks for, not the minimum that gets a job closed out.
Offices, retail spaces, restaurants, and multi-unit properties all have electrical needs that go beyond what a standard residential call covers. Property managers dealing with tenant turnover, contractors roughing in a new commercial build, and small business owners who need a panel upgrade before bringing in new equipment all call us for the same reason: the work needs to get done correctly and on a schedule that does not shut the business down.
We handle commercial wiring, commercial panel upgrades, outlet installation across large floor plans, and commercial lighting work including parking lot and exterior fixtures. Real experience. Local knowledge. Ready to wire.
Whether you are managing a single storefront or a portfolio of properties across Sonoma County, call (707) 289-5336 and we will scope the job on the call.
Petaluma sits in a mild coastal corridor, but the broader region brings specific electrical demands that come up regularly here. EV adoption in California runs well ahead of the national average, rooftop solar is common throughout Sonoma County, and wildfire-season public-safety power shutoffs have made backup power a practical concern rather than a luxury. The services below reflect what property owners in this area are actually asking for.
A Level 2 home EV charging station is the most practical upgrade most EV owners make in the first year of ownership. A standard 120-volt outlet charges slowly overnight. A Level 2 charger on a dedicated 240-volt circuit can fully charge most vehicles in a few hours. We assess panel capacity, run the dedicated circuit, and install the outlet or hardwired connection the charger requires. If the panel needs room to support the new circuit, we handle that as part of the same job. Call for a quote and we will confirm what your panel can support before anything is scheduled.
When a solar array or battery storage system goes in, the electrical panel is where the interconnection work happens. We handle the panel-side wiring, subpanel additions, and circuit work that ties a solar or battery system into the home's electrical supply. Wildfire-season shutoffs have made battery backup a genuine priority for many Sonoma County households, and the electrical side of that installation requires careful attention to load calculations and interconnection requirements. We stay on the power side of the job: the circuits, the panel, and the wiring that makes the system work.
A whole-home surge protector installs at the main panel and catches voltage spikes before they reach the wiring and appliances throughout the house. A single surge event from a utility fluctuation or a nearby lightning strike can damage electronics, appliances, and HVAC equipment simultaneously. With the grid stress that comes with public-safety shutoff events and restoration, surge protection has moved from optional to practical for most Petaluma homeowners. We install whole-house surge protectors as a standalone job or alongside a panel upgrade.
Know the price. Know the scope. Know what happens next.
When you call for a quote, we ask about the symptoms, the property type, and what you are trying to accomplish. From there, we give you a price on the call and explain what the work covers. Nothing is scheduled until you understand what you are agreeing to. There are no vague estimates followed by a surprise when the job is done.
Pricing questions we hear often include what a panel upgrade costs, what an EV charger installation runs, and what the rate is for a service call on an outlet or breaker issue. The honest answer is that it depends on what we find, but we will not leave you guessing. The rate is confirmed before we schedule, and the scope is explained on the call. Call us and we'll walk you through the fix.
The more detail you can give us up front, the more useful the number we give you back. Knowing the symptom (a breaker that keeps tripping, an outlet that stopped working, a panel that runs warm), the property type, and roughly where the problem is located lets us scope the job on the call rather than leaving you with a vague range. If you are planning something larger, like a panel upgrade or an EV charger circuit, knowing your current panel size helps us get started.
Yes. We take residential and commercial calls across Petaluma and the surrounding Sonoma County area. That includes homeowners dealing with everyday repairs, landlords and property managers keeping rentals in good shape, and small business owners who need panel upgrades, outlet work, or lighting installed. The scope and the price get confirmed on the call regardless of property type.
Start by checking the breaker panel for any tripped breakers and resetting them if they are in the middle position. If the breakers look normal but half the house is still dark, the problem may be at the service entrance or the utility connection, which is not something a reset will fix.
Call us at (707) 289-5336 and describe what you are seeing, and we will walk you through whether this is a panel issue we can address or a utility call that needs to happen first.
Older homes in Petaluma are a regular part of what we work on. Knob-and-tube wiring, undersized panels, and fuse boxes are all common in the neighborhoods west of downtown and in mid-century construction throughout the county. We scope the work based on what is actually in the home, not on assumptions, and we give you a clear picture of what the wiring looks like and what the job involves before anything is scheduled.
The price we give on the call reflects the job as it was described to us. If the scope is clear, the number is solid. If something unexpected turns up once the work starts, like wiring inside the wall that is not what it appeared to be, we tell you before continuing, not after the job is done. You are not left with a number that grows without warning.
Clear access to the panel is the most important thing. If the work involves outlets or switches in a specific room, move furniture or stored items away from those areas before the visit. If you have a diagram or a rough idea of where the circuit runs, that helps but is not required. We work through the layout as part of the job.
When you call, we go through what the job involves, confirm the scope and the price, and then set a time that works for your schedule. We are available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The visit is confirmed before you hang up, and you know what the work covers before anyone shows up.
We serve Petaluma as the primary area and take work across Sonoma County, including Rohnert Park, Cotati, Penngrove, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, and Novato. If you are calling from outside the immediate Petaluma area, ask when you call and we will confirm whether your address is in range and what the pricing looks like for the trip.
Call us and we will work through the access question on the phone. For some jobs, a trusted adult on site is needed because decisions may come up during the work. For straightforward installs where the scope is fully settled in advance, we can discuss what access arrangement makes sense. We do not leave work unfinished or make scope changes without reaching you first.
We serve Petaluma and the nearby communities of Rohnert Park, Cotati, Penngrove, Sebastopol, Santa Rosa, and Novato. Residential and commercial customers across the region are welcome to call. If you are not sure whether your address falls within our service area, ask when you call and we will confirm.
When you need an electrician in Petaluma, Petaluma Electrical Company is available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Quick to arrive. Careful with your home. Clean when we leave.
Call (707) 289-5336 for a quote and get the job on the schedule.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical work we handle in Petaluma and the surrounding Sonoma County area. Each row covers what the service includes, who it fits best, and one practical thing worth knowing before you call. If a job on your list is not here, call us and we will talk through what it involves.
| Service Type | What's Included | When You Need It | What to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI outlet installation, AFCI outlet installation, Dimmer and smart switch wiring, Outlet and switch replacement | Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and exterior locations needing updated protection | GFCI protection is required by code in wet areas. If your kitchen or bathroom outlets are not GFCI-protected, that is worth addressing on the next visit. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | 240-volt circuits for dryers and ranges, Refrigerator and dishwasher circuits, Workshop and garage equipment circuits, Panel capacity check before installation | Homeowners adding a major appliance or workshop equipment | An undersized or shared circuit for a high-draw appliance is a breaker problem waiting to happen. Panel capacity is confirmed before the circuit is run. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | Panel-level surge device installation, Protection for appliances and electronics, EV charger and solar inverter coverage, Integration with existing grounding | Sonoma County homes exposed to grid surges during PSPS restoration | A single large surge after grid restoration can damage multiple devices at once. The device installs at the panel and requires no changes to the rest of the wiring. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | New circuit installation for additions and garages, Electrical rough-in for remodels, Junction box and conduit work, Grounding and bonding | Home additions, garage buildouts, and remodels with open walls | Open walls during a remodel are the right time to address wiring that would otherwise need to be accessed later. We scope the full circuit before the walls close. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | Breaker replacement and reset diagnosis, Fuse box evaluation, Breakers that trip repeatedly, Breakers that will not reset | Homes with recurring breaker trips or an older fuse box | A breaker that trips once under a heavy load is doing its job. One that trips repeatedly on the same circuit points to a fault that needs to be diagnosed. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades | 100-amp to 200-amp service upgrades, Panel replacement and breaker upgrades, Subpanel installation, Load calculations and utility coordination | Older homes adding major appliances, EV chargers, or additional circuits | Panel upgrades in Petaluma often involve service-entrance work coordinated with the utility. Load calculations are done before anything is scheduled. |
| Standby Battery for Outages | Battery backup hookup and wiring, Transfer switch installation, Panel integration for battery systems, Generator hookup as an alternative | Households that want grid resilience during Sonoma County PSPS events | Battery backup and generator hookup both require a properly installed transfer switch. That is the piece that keeps the backup system from back-feeding the grid. |
| Solar & Battery Backup Wiring | Solar array to panel wiring, Battery backup hookup, Transfer switch installation, Panel capacity for added solar load | Petaluma households managing PSPS outage risk with solar or battery systems | We handle the electrical connection, not the solar panels or battery hardware as products. The wiring from the array to the panel and the transfer switch is our scope. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | Fan mounting and wiring, Box rating confirmation for fan weight, New circuit run where none exists, Fan and light kit wiring | Rooms with existing wiring or those needing a new circuit added | A standard ceiling box is not rated for a fan's weight and movement. We confirm the box before anything goes up. |
| Older-Home Rewiring | Knob-and-tube removal and replacement, Aluminum branch-circuit remediation, Whole-home rewiring, Panel and wiring condition assessment | Pre-1980 homes in Petaluma with original or aluminum wiring | Knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring are both present in Petaluma's older neighborhoods. Remediation is not a patch job. The circuit is replaced, not just repaired at the symptom. |
| Lighting Installation | Recessed and fixture installation, Under-cabinet and landscape wiring, Security and motion sensor lights, Hardwired smoke and CO detectors | Homeowners updating interior lighting or adding outdoor security coverage | Outdoor lighting circuits in Sonoma County need to account for weather exposure. We confirm conduit routing and weatherproofing before the circuit is run. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | Dead outlets and flickering lights, Tripped breakers and partial outages, Arc-fault and ground-fault diagnosis, Wiring faults and loose connections | Any home or business with an unexplained electrical symptom | A warm outlet or a buzzing switch is not a wait-and-see situation. Fault finding covers the full circuit from the panel to the device. |
| EV Charger Installation | Level 2 charger wiring and circuit, 240-volt dedicated circuit installation, Panel capacity check and load calculation, Conduit routing and outlet placement | EV owners in the North Bay adding home charging | The price depends on the panel's current capacity and how far the circuit needs to run. You get the number on the call before anything is scheduled. |
| Hot-Tub Circuits | 240-volt dedicated circuit for hot tubs, GFCI protection at the disconnect, Panel capacity check, Weatherproof conduit and wiring | Homeowners adding a hot tub or spa to an existing property | Hot-tub wiring requires a dedicated circuit, a GFCI-protected disconnect within sight of the unit, and weatherproof conduit. Panel capacity is confirmed before the circuit is run. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | Panel and wiring condition assessment, GFCI and AFCI protection check, Pre-purchase and rental property inspections, Written scope of findings | Buyers, sellers, and landlords who need a clear picture of the wiring | An inspection gives you a written scope of what the system has, what it needs, and what the work involves. That is useful whether you are buying, selling, or managing a property. |
Call (707) 289-5336 to talk through the job, get a price, and schedule the visit. We are available every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
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