San Mateo, California
Electrician in San Mateo, CA
Licensed C-10 electrical contractor serving San Mateo homes and businesses — panel upgrades, EV chargers, rewiring, lighting, and same-day repairs.
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San Mateo is a major Peninsula city of over 105,000 residents, stretching from the bay to the western hills. The city's neighborhoods span every era — from the stately homes of Baywood Knolls and Hillsdale to the newer condos in Bay Meadows. San Mateo's housing stock includes many 1940s-60s homes with electrical systems that struggle to keep up with modern demands like EV charging, home offices, and central AC. Fox Electric provides fast, reliable electrical services across all San Mateo neighborhoods.
Electrical Services in San Mateo
From panel upgrades to same-day repairs — here's what San Mateo homeowners call us for most.
Panel Upgrades
Upgrade from 100A to 200A+ to support EV chargers, heat pumps, and modern loads. Federal Pacific & Zinsco swaps included.
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EV Charger Installation
Tesla, ChargePoint, and Level 2 chargers on dedicated circuits — load calc, permit, and PG&E coordination handled.
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Lighting Design
Recessed, pendant, landscape, and LED lighting — designed, installed, and dimmer-controlled for any room.
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Smart Home Wiring
Lutron, smart switches, video doorbells, automated lighting, and whole-home controls wired in clean.
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Whole-House Rewiring
Replace aluminum, knob-and-tube, or cloth-insulated wiring with modern copper — GFCI/AFCI throughout.
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Troubleshooting & Repair
Tripping breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights, buzzing panels — diagnosed and fixed, often same day.
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Straightforward, permitted, and clean — from your first call to final sign-off in San Mateo.
Book a Visit
Call or request a quote online. We confirm a service window that fits your San Mateo schedule.
On-Site Assessment
A licensed Fox electrician diagnoses the work, walks you through options, and gives a fixed-price quote.
The Work
Permits pulled, work done clean and to code, every circuit labeled. Most residential jobs finish same day.
Inspection & Sign-Off
City inspection passed, the area cleaned up, and you keep all warranty and permit paperwork.
Whole-Home Rewire — San Mateo
A mid-century San Mateo home still had original cloth-insulated wiring flagged during a sale inspection. We rewired the house with modern copper, added GFCI/AFCI protection throughout, and replaced the fuse box with a 200A breaker panel — all while the family stayed in place.
- Before: Original cloth wiring + fuse box, flagged at inspection
- After: Full copper rewire with code-current GFCI/AFCI
- Scope: 200A panel, every circuit relabeled and documented
- Outcome: Passed re-inspection; the sale closed on schedule
Why San Mateo Chooses Fox Electric
Local to San Mateo
Based in San Carlos — 10 min away from your door. Fast arrivals and real local knowledge of San Mateo homes and permitting.
Licensed & Insured
CSLB #1145945 — fully licensed C-10 contractor and bonded. Every job permitted and inspected to current code.
Same-Day Availability
Tripped breaker, dead outlet, or a panel acting up? We hold same-day slots open for San Mateo homeowners.
5.0★ on Google
132 five-star reviews from Peninsula homeowners. We earn the rating on every visit, not just the first.
Permits & PG&E Handled
We pull your city permits and coordinate PG&E meter work and inspections — you schedule one day, we do the rest.
Upfront, Fixed Pricing
Free estimates with written fixed-price quotes before any work starts. No obligation, no surprises.
Areas We Serve in San Mateo
Serving ZIP codes: 94401, 94402, 94403, 94404
San Mateo Electrical Questions
How close is Fox Electric to San Mateo?
We're based in San Carlos, right next door — our team reaches San Mateo locations in about 10 minutes. We serve all neighborhoods from Baywood to Bay Meadows.
Does San Mateo require electrical permits?
Yes — the City of San Mateo Building Division requires permits for most electrical work. Fox Electric handles all permit applications, scheduling, and inspections as part of our service.
Can you upgrade a fuse box to a breaker panel in San Mateo?
Yes — many older San Mateo homes still have fuse boxes. We replace them with modern breaker panels, typically upgrading to 200A to support today's electrical loads. This is one of our most common jobs in San Mateo.
Do you work on condos in Bay Meadows?
Absolutely. We handle condo electrical work including panel upgrades, dedicated circuits, lighting updates, and EV charger installations in Bay Meadows and throughout San Mateo.
What's the cost of an electrical inspection in San Mateo?
Our electrical safety inspection for San Mateo homes is $200, which is applied toward any resulting work. We check your panel, wiring, outlets, grounding, and safety devices.
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Need an Electrician in San Mateo?
Call Fox Electric for fast, reliable service in San Mateo. Free estimates — call (650) 550-0719.
Free estimates · Troubleshooting $90/hr · Safety inspection pricing — ask our team
(650) 550-0719