San Mateo Electrician — Safe Power for Homes, Apartments & Businesses

Why San Mateo Is Unique

San Mateo is one of the Peninsula’s largest cities, with a mix of mid-century homes, new apartments, and busy commercial areas. In older neighborhoods, I often see cloth-insulated wiring, aluminum branch circuits, and breaker panels with no room for upgrades. In newer developments, the demand is for EV chargers, smart home wiring, and dedicated circuits for modern appliances.

Commercial areas — restaurants, offices, and small shops — put heavy loads on their electrical systems. They often need dedicated lines for refrigeration, kitchen gear, HVAC units, and POS systems, along with surge protection to keep operations running smoothly.

What I Typically See in San Mateo

Outdated breaker panels without AFCI/GFCI protection.
Cloth or aluminum wiring in mid-century homes.
EV charger demand for homes, garages, and apartment complexes.
Converted garages needing new lighting and outlets.
Commercial kitchens overloading undersized circuits.
Moisture damage in outdoor outlets and lighting.

Common Fixes I Do in San Mateo

Panel upgrades to support modern loads and add AFCI/GFCI protection.
Rewiring old homes with safe copper wiring and grounding.
EV charger installs — Tesla Wall Connectors, NEMA 14-50, J1772.
Dedicated circuits for kitchens, HVAC, and laundry rooms.
Smart home wiring for lighting, automation, and solar-ready systems.
Commercial power solutions — surge protection, 3-phase service, and reliable circuits.

“In San Mateo, I often upgrade panels in older homes and install EV chargers in newer ones — it’s a city where both history and modern living meet.”

If your San Mateo home or business needs rewiring, a new panel, or EV charging, I can help make your system safe, reliable, and future-ready.

Services

Outlets & Switches

EV Charging Station

Appliance Installation

Electrical Wiring Repair

Electrical Panel Installation

Lighting Installation

Nearby Cities

San Francisco – mix of historic Victorian homes with outdated wiring and modern offices needing panel upgrades and smart integrations.
Treasure Island – former military housing and new apartments, often requiring complete rewiring and modern load balancing.
Daly City – older residential complexes and houses, aluminum wiring and overloaded panels are common issues.
South San Francisco – warehouses, offices, and apartments needing dedicated lines for refrigeration, servers, and equipment.
Colma – small city with limited housing, but older systems often lack grounding and GFCI protection.
San Bruno – single-family homes and garages, high demand for EV chargers and dedicated circuits for dryers and ovens.
Millbrae – modern homes near SFO airport, frequent requests for smart-home wiring, panel upgrades, and lighting.
Burlingame – upscale neighborhood where homeowners look for premium electrician work, safe wiring, and clean installations.
Redwood City – busy commercial and residential area, demand for dedicated circuits and updated breaker panels.
Menlo Park – IT offices and modern homes, EV charger installs and smart home integrations are very common.
Palo Alto – high-demand homes with solar systems, EV chargers, and full wiring upgrades for modern standards.

And of course, right here in Pacifica – covering Park Pacifica, Linda Mar, Rockaway Beach, Fairmont, Vallemar, and Sharp Park.

Articles & Guides

I’ve put together dedicated pages for Pacifica neighborhoods and nearby cities. Each one dives into the most common electrical issues and the practical fixes that actually work.