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# Outlet & Switch Installation in Santa Cruz, CA

New outlets, GFCI protection, USB receptacles, dedicated circuits and switch upgrades. Serving Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz County.

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## Service directory — Santa Cruz

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 Santa Cruz, CA

Extension cords under rugs and power strips daisy-chained behind the sofa are the two most common things we find in Santa Cruz homes, and both trace back to the same problem: not enough outlets in the right places.

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 | Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz County, California

## What we cover

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

- AFCI protection for bedrooms and living areas
- Switch, three-way and dimmer switch installation
- GFCI outlet installation for kitchens, baths and garages
- Smart switches and smart receptacles
- New indoor and outdoor receptacle installation
- Floor outlets and kitchen island receptacles
- USB and USB-C combination receptacles
- 240V outlets for ranges, dryers and welders

### 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 Santa Cruz

### No GFCI in the kitchen or bath

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

### Outlet won't hold a plug

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

### Only two outlets in the room

Older Santa Cruz 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.

## Santa Cruz coverage

Outlet & Switch Installation across Santa Cruz and the towns around it.

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## Reviews from Santa Cruz County

★★★★★

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 · Santa Cruz
★★★★★

Kitchen breaker kept popping whenever we ran the microwave and kettle. They put in a dedicated circuit instead of just telling us to use one appliance at a time.

Alicia G.Dedicated circuit · Santa Cruz
★★★★★

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 · Santa Cruz

## Outlet & Switch Installation in Santa Cruz — questions

Can you install smart switches and outlets?

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

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.

Do I need GFCI outlets in my Santa Cruz home?

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

How much does it cost to add an outlet in Santa Cruz?

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.

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## Book outlets and switches in Santa Cruz

Call and speak to a dispatcher now, or send the details and we will come back with a time and a price.

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