Electrician in
Santa Monica, CA

Licensed Electricians for Santa Monica Homes and Businesses

Panel upgrades, EV chargers, rewiring and repairs for Santa Monica homes and businesses. We pull the City of Santa Monica permit and coordinate with SCE.

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Since 2015

Serving Santa Monica

Licensed

C-10 Certified

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2-Year

Labor Warranty

Residential Electrical Services in Santa Monica

Santa Monica has historic homes, coastal properties and high-end renovations, and many still carry knob and tube wiring or legacy Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels. Salt air and moisture near the coast also speed corrosion in panels and outdoor equipment. Our licensed electricians handle panel upgrades, rewiring, grounding and surge protection, lighting and EV chargers.

We also support shops, restaurants and offices along Montana Avenue, Wilshire Boulevard and Lincoln Boulevard. See our commercial electrician services, or our Santa Monica plumbers when the job needs both trades. Planning an upgrade? Read our electrical panel upgrade cost guide.

Popular Projects

What Santa Monica Homeowners Call Us About

Most of our Santa Monica calls fall into three kinds of jobs.

Electrical Panel Upgrades

Many Santa Monica homes were built before today’s electrical loads, and some still have Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels. We check your load, size the new service, usually to 200 amps, and handle the Southern California Edison service steps and the City of Santa Monica permit.

EV Charger Installation

We install Level 2 chargers for most makes, including Tesla Wall Connectors, on a dedicated circuit sized for the charger. Santa Monica is Southern California Edison territory, so any utility EV programs come from SCE, and we handle the City of Santa Monica permit. Our guide to EV charger installation costs breaks down the price drivers.

Remodel and ADU Wiring

Kitchen remodels, garage conversions and ADUs need new circuits, often a subpanel and sometimes a larger service before they can pass inspection. We plan the wiring with your contractor or designer, pull the City of Santa Monica permit and meet the inspector.

How It Works

Four simple steps from your first call to a finished, inspected job.

1. Call or Request a Quote

Call (323) 616-2829 or send the form. We ask a few questions and set a time to look at the job.

2. Written Price

A licensed electrician checks the work on site and gives you the scope and the price in writing before anything starts.

3. Permit and Work

We pull the City of Santa Monica permit, coordinate with Southern California Edison when the service changes, and complete the work to code.

4. Inspection and Warranty

We meet the inspector, test everything, and back the job with our 2-year labor warranty.

Santa Monica Permits and Southern California Edison

Santa Monica is its own city, not part of the City of Los Angeles. Homes and businesses get power from Southern California Edison (SCE), and electrical permits come from the City of Santa Monica Building and Safety Division. Not sure what a symptom means? Our guide to 15 common electrical problems explains what each one usually points to.

Electrical Permits

Panel upgrades, new circuits, rewiring and hard-wired EV chargers need a City of Santa Monica permit. We prepare and submit it.

SCE Service Changes

When the main service gets bigger, SCE handles the disconnect, reconnect and meter. We coordinate it with the utility.

City Inspection

A City of Santa Monica inspector checks permitted work. We book the inspection and meet the inspector on site.

Condos and HOAs

Multi-unit buildings often need HOA or property manager sign-off before panel or EV work. We provide the scope and paperwork they ask for.

Our Services

Related Electrical Services

Panel Upgrades

Service upgrades and panel replacement.

EV Chargers

Level 2 home charger installation.

Tesla Wall Connector

Tesla charger installs.

Electrical Repairs

Troubleshooting and repairs.

Circuit Breakers

Breaker repair and replacement.

Lighting Installation

Indoor and outdoor fixtures.

Recessed Lighting

Can and LED downlights.

Commercial Electrician

Offices, shops and restaurants.

Service Coverage

Serving Santa Monica Neighborhoods

We work across Santa Monica, from Ocean Park and Sunset Park to the Pico neighborhood, Mid-City, Wilshire Montana and North of Montana.

Nearby Areas We Serve

PowerRoute also serves the cities around Santa Monica.

Why Homeowners in Santa Monica Choose PowerRoute Electric & Plumbing

Licensed and Experienced Electricians

Licensed professionals with hands on experience in residential electrical systems.

Honest Recommendations Without Unnecessary Upselling

Straightforward advice, so you only pay for the work your home needs.

High Quality Workmanship

Careful attention to detail and installations built to last.

Code Compliant Installations

Every job follows the California Electrical Code and passes City of Santa Monica inspection when permitted.

Clean and Organized Job Sites

We protect your floors, keep a tidy workspace and clean up after the job.

Reliable Scheduling

Prompt arrivals, clear communication and dependable service windows.

Local Reviews

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See why homeowners throughout Santa Monica and nearby communities choose PowerRoute Electric & Plumbing.

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Albert and his whole team is tremendously great. They have done a few different projects for me which were big and small. Each time I have called them they have responded quickly and with more than fair pricing. From pulling electrical permits from the city to installing GFCI receptacles, Albert does it all.
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Jonathan King
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Albert and his team are very professional in how they handle there work and they always provide me with great service for a fair price. But there attention to detail and professional approach to business is what I appreciate most. Albert and his crew are my go too for all electrical needs weather at my business or home.
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Great team, Albert and his guys always bring me peace of mind!
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I haven’t personally hired PowerRoute Electric for their services, but I’ve worked alongside them on several jobs over the past year and a half before it was out to the public. From what I’ve seen firsthand, they take their work seriously. They show up on time, communicate clearly, and put effort into getting the job done right. Their team is respectful and seems to care about doing things the right way, not just the fast way. They’re not perfect—no company is—but they’ve consistently shown up and done what they said they would, which goes a long way in this line of work. If you’re considering hiring them, based on what I’ve experienced working with them on-site, they’re reliable and professional. I’d trust them on a job of my own.
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I had an excellent experience with Power Route Electric! From the first call to the final installation, their team was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable. They took the time to explain the process, answered all my questions, and completed the work efficiently and neatly. It’s clear they care about quality and customer satisfaction. I’ll definitely be using them again for future projects and highly recommend them to anyone looking for reliable electrical services!
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Mario Marin
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I highly recommend Power Route Electric ! Very professional and easy to work with. Albert is always going above and beyond for his clients anything you need he will always be there to help ! 10/10
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I shopped around for the best rate and service to install two generators. I found Powerroute Electric through a friend and have now referred them to 4 of our friends and neighbors. They are amazing and deliver great service and pricing.
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Ken Collis
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Power Route was fast, efficient, organized and knowledgeable when working on solving my electrical issues. They went above and beyond by giving us a breakdown of what the cheaper option vs the best solution would look like in terms of cost and long term solution. Power Route was very transparent and delivered high quality work . Fixed our flickering lights, our overload issues, provided a water heater solution and installed 2 car chargers. Everything is working great and we have not had an issue. Would definitely recommend.
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Edwin Reyna
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Had a great experience working with Power Route. Super professional, punctual, and the quality of work was excellent. They explained everything clearly and made sure the job was done safely and efficiently. Definitely my go-to for any electrical work from now on—highly recommend!
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Guillermo Reyna
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3 EV Charger upgrades and wiring were completed along with Retrofitting of exterior and interior lighting for our campus was recently completed by PowerRoute Electric. Albert and his technicians were extremely helpful and professional from start to finish. Great communication and punctual. They completed the scope of work on time and we’re very neat during the process. Everyone is happy with the improvements and their work! Thank you PowerRoute Electric for making this a seamless process and working around our schedules to minimize classroom interruptions.
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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about electrical services in Santa Monica.

Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade or EV charger in Santa Monica?

Yes. Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits and hard-wired EV chargers need an electrical permit and inspection from the City of Santa Monica Building and Safety Division. We apply for the permit and book the inspection.

Who is the electric utility in Santa Monica?

Southern California Edison (SCE). Service upgrades that change the meter or main service are coordinated with SCE.

Are there EV charger rebates in Santa Monica?

Utility EV charger programs in Santa Monica come from Southern California Edison, and they change over time. Check SCE's website for current programs. We handle the City of Santa Monica permit and the installation.

How do I know if my electrical panel is undersized or overloaded?

Common signs include breakers that trip often, lights that dim or flicker when large appliances turn on, and heat or buzzing at the panel. We check the load and tell you whether an upgrade is needed.

Can you wire a kitchen remodel or ADU in Santa Monica?

Yes. We plan the new circuits, add a subpanel or larger service when the load needs it, pull the permit and meet the inspector.

Can you connect multiple high power appliances to a single circuit?

No. High-power appliances need their own dedicated circuits. Sharing one circuit creates a fire hazard and causes the breaker to trip.

Does the coast affect electrical equipment in Santa Monica?

Yes. Salt air and moisture speed corrosion on panels, outdoor outlets and conduit. We use weatherproof enclosures and corrosion-resistant fittings for outdoor work near the coast.

What areas near Santa Monica do you serve?

All of Santa Monica, plus Venice, Mar Vista, Brentwood, West Los Angeles and the rest of Los Angeles.

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Ready to upgrade your panel, add an EV charger or fix an electrical problem? Call us or request a free, no obligation estimate for electrical work in Santa Monica.