Electrical Wiring Repair — Safe Fixes for Old & Modern Homes

When wires spark, outlets smell burnt, or breakers trip for no reason, it’s a sign your wiring needs attention. I handle electrical wiring repairs in Pacifica and nearby cities — from small fixes to full rewiring jobs — with safety and long-term reliability in mind.

Why Wiring Repair Is Critical

Many Bay Area homes, especially in Pacifica’s older neighborhoods, still run on cloth-insulated or aluminum branch wiring from the 60s–70s. These systems weren’t built for today’s load: EV chargers, high-wattage appliances, and modern electronics. Add coastal fog and salt air, and connections corrode even faster.

Common Problems I See

Burnt or melted wires behind outlets and switches.
Cloth or aluminum wiring cracking, loose, or overheating.
Ungrounded circuits in bedrooms and living rooms.
Overloaded lines (kitchen/laundry on same 15A breaker).
Splices without junction boxes hidden in walls or attics.
Moisture damage in garages, basements, and outdoor runs.

What I Do (Step by Step)

Inspect circuits and test for hot spots, loose splices, and arcing.
Replace damaged runs with safe copper wiring and proper grounding.
Re-terminate outlets, switches, and panels with solid screw connections.
Add junction boxes and code-compliant splices where missing.
Upgrade critical circuits (kitchen, laundry, EV) to dedicated 20A/30A lines.
Protect vulnerable areas with GFCI and AFCI breakers.

Pacifica & Coastal Details

With constant fog and salty air, Pacifica homes often suffer from corroded wires, especially outdoors and in crawl spaces. In Sharp Park and Rockaway Beach, I frequently see rusted conduit and water intrusion. For these homes, I install weatherproof conduit, corrosion-resistant terminations, and sealed junctions to keep wiring safe long term.