Whole-house rewire
$22,000
Original wiring was a mix of knob-and-tube and early Romex. New subpanel, all new circuits, smoke/CO detector hardwiring. The attic framing was open enough to run most of the home cleanly.
Panel upgrades, rewiring, EV chargers, and lighting for Oakland homeowners. Rockridge to Fruitvale — we know your neighborhoods.
Craftsman bungalows in Rockridge with knob-and-tube wiring. Mid-century ranches in Montclair with undersized 60-amp panels. Pre-war Victorians in Temescal that need complete rewires. Modern condos downtown adding EV chargers. We've worked on all of them.
Many Oakland homes built before the 1960s still run on their original electrical systems — cloth-wrapped wiring, ungrounded outlets, and panels that were never designed for AC, home offices, or EV chargers. Upgrading isn't just convenience — it's safety.
As an Oakland-based team, we're in your neighborhood every day. We pull all permits through the Oakland Building Department (typically issued within a week — fastest in the East Bay), coordinate with PG&E for meter upgrades, and schedule city inspections so you don't have to.
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Original wiring was a mix of knob-and-tube and early Romex. New subpanel, all new circuits, smoke/CO detector hardwiring. The attic framing was open enough to run most of the home cleanly.
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Why us in Oakland
Rockridge Craftsman, Montclair ranch, Temescal Victorian, Grand Lake pre-war — we’ve wired all of it. The walkthrough goes faster when you don’t have to explain your wall assembly.
Fastest permit office in the East Bay. We submit the same day we quote so the clock starts — and so PG&E scheduling can run in parallel.
Our tiered panel-upgrade pricing is built around PG&E drop distance — the variable that actually moves the number. We quote what you’ll actually pay, not a range wide enough to be useless.
Pre-war Oakland homes have lath-and-plaster + period trim we won’t tear up. We fish through existing cavities, use low-impact access, and place panels where they make sense.
Yes. We serve all of Oakland — Rockridge, Temescal, Montclair, Grand Lake, Lake Merritt, Fruitvale, Dimond, Glenview, and the Oakland Hills. We're based right here in Oakland.
Absolutely. Many pre-1940s Oakland homes still have knob-and-tube. We remove it safely, rewire to modern code, and make sure your insurance company is satisfied. We work with the existing plaster walls to minimize cosmetic damage.
Yes for almost everything beyond outlet swaps. Oakland permits typically issue within a week — fastest in the East Bay. We pull all permits and schedule inspections so you never deal with the city directly.
The install itself is 1–2 days. The calendar timeline is weeks to months because of PG&E scheduling — which is the long pole on every panel upgrade, not the city permit.
Real tiers based on distance from the PG&E drop: within 10 ft = $5,000–$6,000; 10–30 ft or multiple pipes = $7,000–$8,000; beyond 30 ft (with PG&E approval) = $10,000–$12,000. Your price depends on distance and existing panel condition.
Not always. Some homes just need a panel upgrade and a few new circuits. Others — especially pre-1940s homes with knob-and-tube — benefit from a full rewire. Our recent Oakland rewire of a 1,500 sqft 3/2 came in at $22,000.
Call or text us at (510) 221-8384. We'll ask a few questions about your home and schedule a walkthrough. Most calls are returned the same day.
Panel, EV, rewire, or lights — send us a few sentences. Most calls returned the same business day.
Rewiring, outlets, switches, and dedicated circuits.
100A to 200A upgrades, Federal Pacific replacement.
Level 2 charger installs for Tesla, Rivian, and all EVs.
Recessed, under-cabinet, landscape, and smart lighting.
Pre-war rewires and knob-and-tube removal for historic enclave homes.
Serving North Berkeley, Elmwood, and the UC area.
Experienced with Victorian island homes and aging panels.
Panel upgrades and EV chargers for growing families.