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# Outlet & Switch Installation in Oakland, CA

New outlets, GFCI protection, USB receptacles, dedicated circuits and switch upgrades. Serving Oakland and Alameda County.

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## Service directory — Oakland

MAIN 200A
Emergency electrician 24/7 Electrical repair 15A Panel upgrade 200A Rewiring 12 AWG EV charger installation 50A Generator installation 22kW Lighting installation 20A Outlets and switches 20A Commercial electrical 3Ø Smart home wiring CAT6
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## Outlet & Switch Installation in Oakland, CA

Adding an outlet looks trivial and often is, but where the power comes from decides whether the new receptacle is useful or just one more device on an already loaded circuit. We check the circuit before we tap it.

Call (833) 652-8933 and describe what is happening. If it is a same-day job we will book it today, and if it needs a site visit to quote properly we will tell you that too.

Outlet & Switch Installation — the essentials
Typical circuit | 20A for kitchen, laundry and garage; 15A for general rooms
Protection required | GFCI in wet and outdoor locations, AFCI in living areas
Time on site | 1 to 3 hours for most single-outlet additions
Included | Correct box, patch-ready openings, testing and labeling
Service area | Oakland and Alameda County, California

## What we cover

Outlet & Switch Installation work we handle for Oakland homes and businesses.

- Smart switches and smart receptacles
- GFCI outlet installation for kitchens, baths and garages
- Weather-resistant exterior outlets with in-use covers
- Dedicated circuits for microwaves, AC units and tools
- USB and USB-C combination receptacles
- 240V outlets for ranges, dryers and welders
- Floor outlets and kitchen island receptacles
- Switch, three-way and dimmer switch installation

### Not sure which you need?

Describe the symptom and we will tell you what it usually means. Most callers get a straight answer in a couple of minutes, and about a third of the time it turns out to be smaller than they expected.

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## Situations we see in Oakland

### No GFCI in the kitchen or bath

Wet-location circuits need it. Adding protection at the first device in the run covers everything downstream.

### Only two outlets in the room

Older Oakland bedrooms were wired for a lamp and a clock. We extend the circuit or run a new one, depending on existing load.

### Need power on a kitchen island

Islands need receptacles, and we can bring them up cleanly through a cabinet or a pop-up device without tearing up the counter.

### Outlet won't hold a plug

Worn contacts. A loose receptacle arcs under load, and replacement is a ten-minute job worth doing immediately.

## Oakland coverage

Outlet & Switch Installation across Oakland and the towns around it.

### Outlets and switches near Oakland

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## Reviews from Alameda County

★★★★★

Standby generator install. They sized it to what we actually use rather than the biggest unit, then walked me through the transfer switch and the exercise cycle.

Renee B.Generator · Oakland
★★★★★

GFCI in the bathroom kept tripping. They found real leakage in an old fixture rather than just replacing the GFCI and calling it done.

Nadia F.GFCI repair · Oakland
★★★★★

We needed a 200 amp panel before our EV charger install. They did the load calculation, pulled the permit, and had the whole thing done and inspected in a week.

Priya N.Panel upgrade · Oakland

## Outlet & Switch Installation in Oakland — questions

Do I need GFCI outlets in my Oakland home?

In kitchens, bathrooms, garages, laundry areas, unfinished basements and anywhere outdoors, yes. If your house predates those requirements it very likely has none.

Can you install smart switches and outlets?

Yes. The catch is that many smart devices need a neutral in the switch box, which older Oakland homes often lack. We check first and tell you before you buy.

How much does it cost to add an outlet in Oakland?

A new receptacle on an existing nearby circuit is the low end. Cost rises if we have to run a new home run from the panel or open finished walls. Call (833) 652-8933 and we will quote your specific spot.

Can you add an outlet on an outside wall?

Yes, with a weather-resistant receptacle and an in-use cover. That is the correct assembly for a location exposed to rain or sprinklers.

What is a dedicated circuit and do I need one?

It is a circuit serving one appliance only. Microwaves, window AC units, space heaters and shop tools all want one, and it is the permanent fix for a breaker that trips whenever two things run at once.

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## Book outlets and switches in Oakland

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