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# Outlet & Switch Installation in Portola Valley, CA

New outlets, GFCI protection, USB receptacles, dedicated circuits and switch upgrades. Serving Portola Valley and San Mateo County.

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## Service directory — Portola Valley

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
Other electrical work in Portola Valley.

## Outlet & Switch Installation in Portola Valley, CA

Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, laundry and outdoor receptacles in Portola Valley all require GFCI protection, and older homes routinely have none of it. Adding protection is fast, inexpensive and among the highest-value electrical work you can do.

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 | Portola Valley and San Mateo County, California

## What we cover

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

- Weather-resistant exterior outlets with in-use covers
- Floor outlets and kitchen island receptacles
- GFCI outlet installation for kitchens, baths and garages
- New indoor and outdoor receptacle installation
- Dedicated circuits for microwaves, AC units and tools
- USB and USB-C combination receptacles
- Smart switches and smart receptacles
- AFCI protection for bedrooms and living areas

### 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 Portola Valley

### Only two outlets in the room

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

### No GFCI in the kitchen or bath

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

### 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.

## Portola Valley coverage

Outlet & Switch Installation across Portola Valley and the towns around it.

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## Reviews from San Mateo County

★★★★★

Tesla Wall Connector in the garage, clean conduit run, done in an afternoon. They talked me out of a panel upgrade I didn't actually need.

Devon W.EV charger · Portola Valley
★★★★★

Six recessed lights in the living room and a dimmer that finally doesn't buzz. They laid the whole layout out on the ceiling with tape first, which I appreciated.

Tom R.Lighting installation · Portola Valley
★★★★★

Zinsco panel replaced. Straight quote, one day of work, and they handled the utility disconnect scheduling so I didn't have to call anyone.

Yasmin K.Panel replacement · Portola Valley

## Outlet & Switch Installation in Portola Valley — questions

How much does it cost to add an outlet in Portola Valley?

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.

Can you install smart switches and outlets?

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

Do I need GFCI outlets in my Portola Valley home?

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

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## Book outlets and switches in Portola Valley

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