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Best Electrician in Berkeley, CA
Looking for the best electrician in Berkeley, CA? MC Carley Electric provides residential and commercial electrical services across Alameda County: repairs, panel upgrades, lighting, EV chargers, rewiring and 24/7 emergency help. Call (888) 633-7804 and tell us what is going on.
- Service area
- Berkeley, Alameda County
- ZIP codes
- 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705 and more
- Phone, answered 24 hours
- (888) 633-7804
- Work we do
- Residential, commercial, emergency
Electrician services in Berkeley
Every service below has its own page for Berkeley, with what is included, typical costs and answers to common questions.
- Emergency Electrician
- Residential Electrician
- Commercial Electrician
- Industrial Electrician
- Electrical Repair
- Electrical Installation
- Electrical Troubleshooting
- Electrical Inspection
- Panel Upgrades
- Breaker Replacement
- House Rewiring
- Generators
- Battery Backup
- EV Chargers
- Tesla Chargers
- Outlets
- GFCI Outlets
- Switches & Dimmers
- Lighting Installation
- Recessed Lighting
- Outdoor Lighting
- LED Retrofits
- Ceiling Fans
- Dedicated Circuits
- Hot Tub Wiring
- Surge Protection
- Smoke Detectors & Doorbells
- Kitchen & Bath Electrical
- Garage & Basement
- Smart Home Wiring
- Solar Electrical
- Office Electrical
- Restaurant & Retail
- Warehouse Electrical
- New Construction
- Electrical Maintenance
Local electrician in Berkeley for repairs and installations
As a local electrician in Berkeley, we handle the full range of electrical work under one roof. Our residential electricians repair faults, add circuits and outlets, replace panels and rewire older homes. Our commercial electricians keep offices, shops, restaurants and warehouses running. And when something goes wrong at two in the morning, the same team answers the phone.
Residential electrician in Berkeley
Homeowners looking for an affordable electrician in Berkeley tend to want the same things: a fair price, a tidy job and an electrician who explains things. That is how we work, whether we are adding one outlet, installing ceiling fans throughout the house or replacing a breaker box that has reached the end of its life.
Commercial electrician and electrical contractor in Berkeley
Electrical contractors in Berkeley need to be responsive, because a business without power is losing money. Our commercial team handles office electrical installation, restaurant and retail wiring, warehouse lighting and three-phase equipment power, with written scopes and permits handled.
24 hour emergency electrician in Berkeley
Our 24 hour electrician service in Berkeley is for the problems that cannot wait: no power in the house, a hot or buzzing panel, a scorched outlet, water in the electrical system. Call (888) 633-7804 any time, day or night, and speak to a person who can dispatch help.
Why Berkeley calls MC Carley Electric
A person answers, 24/7
Call any hour and talk to someone who can book or dispatch an electrician.
Price before work
You get a clear, written price before we start, and it does not change unless the job does.
Done to code
Work follows the California Electrical Code, and we handle permits and inspections when they are required.
Stocked trucks
Common breakers, devices, wire and fittings are on board, so most repairs are finished in one visit.
Plain explanations
We show you what we found and what we did, without jargon or pressure.
Clean work areas
Drop cloths down, debris removed, and the space left the way we found it.
Electrician near me in Berkeley and Alameda County
Housing in Alameda County spans more than a century of building, from early bungalows and Victorians to mid-century tracts and new infill. That mix means our electricians in Berkeley see everything from original knob and tube and 60 amp fuse boxes to modern panels that are simply full. Marine air near the bay and coast also speeds up corrosion in outdoor panels, meter sockets and exterior boxes.
Most Berkeley addresses get their power from PG&E, and we coordinate service upgrades, meter work and reconnections with them.
We cover Berkeley ZIP codes 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94707, 94708, 94709 and 94710.
Electrician near every Berkeley neighborhood
Our electricians work throughout Berkeley, including North Berkeley, Elmwood, the Berkeley Hills, West Berkeley, Southside, Thousand Oaks and Claremont.
Electricians in towns near Berkeley
How it works
Call (888) 633-7804
Tell us what is happening or what you want installed. We book a time, or dispatch right away for emergencies.
We look and test
An electrician checks the existing wiring and equipment and confirms exactly what the job involves.
You approve the price
You get a clear written price before any work starts.
We do the work
The job is completed to code and tested, permits and inspection are handled where required, and we walk you through it.
Berkeley electrician questions
How much does an electrician cost in Berkeley, CA?
It depends on the job. Small repairs such as replacing an outlet, switch or breaker are priced after a short diagnostic, and installations and upgrades get a fixed written quote. We always give you the price before starting, so there are no surprises on the invoice.
Do you offer 24 hour emergency electrician service in Berkeley?
Yes. Our phones are answered 24/7, including weekends and holidays. Call (888) 633-7804 for power loss, sparking, burning smells or any electrical problem that cannot safely wait.
Which areas near Berkeley do you serve?
We serve all of Berkeley and the surrounding Alameda County communities, including Albany, Emeryville, El Cerrito and Piedmont. If you are not sure whether we cover your address, call and ask.
Can you work on older homes in Berkeley?
Yes. Knob and tube wiring, fuse boxes, two-prong outlets and undersized panels are all things we work on regularly. We can make targeted safety repairs or plan a full rewire in phases.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Berkeley?
New circuits, panel and service changes, rewiring and most installation work require an electrical permit and inspection. Simple like-for-like replacements usually do not. Permits are issued by the local building department, the city's or Alameda County's for unincorporated addresses, and we handle the paperwork for jobs that need one.
Do you give estimates?
Yes. Many jobs can be estimated over the phone from a description and a couple of photos. Larger projects such as rewiring, service upgrades and build-outs are quoted after a site visit.
More answers on our FAQ page and electrical blog, or see all electricians in Alameda County.
Need an electrician in Berkeley today?
Call now and talk to a person. We serve all of Berkeley and nearby communities, 24 hours a day.