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When your electrical system works properly, you don’t think about it. You flip switches, plug in devices, and everything just works. That’s exactly what you get when we finish the job.
No more tripped breakers interrupting your home office calls. No more flickering lights during dinner. No more worrying about that burning smell from the garage outlet.
Your electrical system becomes invisible again—reliable, safe, and ready for whatever you plug into it. You get peace of mind knowing a licensed California electrician handled the work correctly, pulled proper permits, and ensured everything meets current San Mateo building codes.
We’ve been solving electrical problems for San Mateo families since April 2001. Sugar Bear Home Services is a third-generation company that understands both the vintage electrical systems in older Laurel and Highlands neighborhood homes and the modern demands of today’s tech-heavy households.
You’ll recognize our team by the uniforms, shoe covers, and clean vehicles. We clean up after ourselves because your home isn’t our workshop—it’s where you live and work. Our electricians carry proper California licenses and insurance coverage, so you’re protected whether we’re upgrading your panel or installing a new outlet.
We’re accredited by the Better Business Bureau and have built our reputation on doing electrical work right the first time, not just fast.
First, we assess your electrical issue and explain exactly what needs to be done. You get specific costs before any work begins—no surprises, no hidden fees, no vague estimates that change once we start working.
Our licensed electricians carry the tools and materials needed for most repairs, so you’re not left waiting for parts or return visits. For larger jobs like panel upgrades or rewiring, we coordinate with PG&E for power disconnection and handle all permit applications with the City of San Mateo.
During the work, we protect your floors with shoe covers and keep our work area clean. When we finish, we walk you through what we did, test everything to make sure it works properly, and provide you with all documentation for your records. Your electrical system is back to working reliably, and you can get on with your day.
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Our electrical services cover everything your San Mateo home needs, from emergency repairs to planned upgrades. We specialize in panel upgrades from older fuse boxes or insufficient amperage panels—especially important for the many homes in San Mateo built in the 1970s and 80s that simply can’t handle today’s electrical loads.
We install GFCI outlets for bathroom and kitchen safety requirements, add circuits for home offices and electric vehicle charging, and handle complete rewiring for homes with outdated or insufficient wiring. Our electrical safety inspections cover your entire electrical system from the main panel to individual outlets and fixtures, checking for proper grounding, code violations, and potential fire hazards.
For San Mateo homeowners adding solar panels, electric vehicle chargers, or major appliances, we ensure your electrical system can handle the increased demand safely. We understand the specific challenges of Bay Area homes and stay current with local electrical codes and permit requirements that apply to San Mateo properties.
We provide same-day emergency electrical service throughout San Mateo when you have urgent electrical problems like power outages, sparking outlets, burning smells, and other safety hazards. These situations get priority response because we understand electrical emergencies don’t happen on a convenient schedule.
Our licensed electricians carry the tools and materials needed to handle most emergency repairs immediately, so you’re not left waiting for parts or return visits. We understand that when you’re working from home or have family safety concerns, you need electrical problems fixed fast and fixed right.
Yes, you receive clear pricing before any electrical work begins. We assess your electrical issue, explain what needs to be done, and provide specific costs for the repair or installation. No hidden fees, no surprise charges, and no time-wasting estimates that change once we start working.
This upfront approach helps you make informed decisions about your electrical repairs and budget accordingly. You know exactly what you’re paying for before we touch a single wire, so there are never any uncomfortable conversations about unexpected costs when the job is done.
All our electricians carry proper California electrical licenses and insurance coverage for residential electrical work in San Mateo. We understand local electrical codes and permit requirements that apply to Bay Area homes, which is crucial for ensuring your electrical work passes inspections when required.
Our licensing means you get electrical work that meets safety standards and current code requirements. We also stay current with code changes and continuing education requirements because electrical standards evolve, and we want to provide the safest, most reliable service possible for your San Mateo home.
Many San Mateo homes were built before modern electrical demands, and we specialize in updating these systems safely. We regularly upgrade panels from older fuse boxes or insufficient amperage panels, especially in neighborhoods like Laurel and Highlands where many homes have panels from the 1970s and 80s.
Panel upgrades from Federal Pacific or Zinsco brands are particularly important—these panels over 25 years old should be replaced due to known safety issues. We handle the entire process including removing the old panel, installing a new panel sized for your home’s needs, updating all connections to current code standards, and coordinating with PG&E for power disconnection and reconnection.
Most electrical panel replacements take 4-8 hours to complete, usually finished in one day. The timeline depends on your current setup and any additional electrical work needed. We coordinate with PG&E for power disconnection, which can add time depending on their schedule.
Your power will be off for most of the installation process, so we recommend planning for the day without electricity—charge devices beforehand, have flashlights ready, and consider arrangements if you work from home. We’ll give you advance notice of exactly when power will be off so you can prepare, and we provide realistic timelines upfront so you can plan accordingly.
Yes, electrical panel replacement and major electrical work requires permits from the City of San Mateo, and we handle all permit applications as part of our service—you don’t need to deal with the paperwork. We understand the local permitting process and ensure all work meets San Mateo building code requirements.
The permit process ensures an inspector will sign off that the work meets code, which is critical for safety and also for utility reconnection. We coordinate the entire process from permit application through final inspection, so you can be confident your electrical work is properly documented and compliant with all local regulations.
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