Electrician in Glendale, CA for Repairs, Panel Upgrades & EV Chargers

Glendale homes get power from Glendale Water & Power (GWP), the city's own utility. Permits come from the City of Glendale Building & Safety Division. That changes two things:

• SCE programs such as SCE Charge Ready Home don't apply inside Glendale. GWP has its own rebates
• A new or upgraded electrical service needs GWP Electrical Engineering approval ((818) 548-3921) before the permit is filed

We set up both from the first visit.

Looking for EV charger rebates after the federal tax credit ended? Our Glendale guide to EV charger tax credits and rebates still open covers PWP, SCE, LADWP and BWP programs.

Per GWP's Residential EV Charging Station Rebate Program:

• Standard: $200 non-networked charger or $599 networked/Wi-Fi charger, plus $800 if the install needs a panel upgrade
• Glendale Care participants: $300 / $700, plus $1,000 with a panel upgrade
• A finaled electrical permit is required

Check GWP's current terms (GWPrebates@GlendaleCA.gov, 818-551-3080) before buying.

Often not. After a load calculation we'll recommend one of these:

• A new 240V circuit only
• Load management or a smart charger
• A sub-panel for a garage, ADU or workshop
• A main-panel upgrade, only when the service is truly too small or unsafe

1. Site visit and load calculation
2. GWP Electrical Engineering reviews the new service before we apply
3. We file the "New/Upgrade Service" electrical permit on the GlendalePermits portal
4. We swap the panel and label every breaker
5. Building & Safety inspects, then GWP reconnects
6. You get the finaled permit for your files and any GWP rebate

• Applications go through the GlendalePermits portal. There are separate permit types for general electrical, EV charging stations, new/upgraded service and temporary service
• Simple jobs like outlets, lighting fixtures and branch circuits can be online permits, checked by the inspector in the field
• Condos need an HOA letter at submittal
• Permit Services Center: 633 E. Broadway, Room 101. Building permits 818-548-3200, inspections 818-548-4836

We pull the permit, book the inspection and meet the inspector.

Planning a panel or service upgrade? Our step-by-step guide to Glendale electrical permits and the GWP service upgrade steps walks through the meter spot, the permit and the inspections.

Glendale mixes older homes in the hillside and historic neighborhoods with condos and newer infill. We regularly:

• Replace full or outdated panels that have no room for new breakers
• Add GFCI protection to kitchen, bath and outdoor outlets
• Install recessed lighting and ceiling fans
• Wire EV chargers in garages, carports and condo parking
• Track down tripping breakers, dead outlets and flickering lights

• Condo EV chargers and panel work need an HOA letter with the permit application. We help you get the details your HOA asks for
• The permit also needs the property owner's information, so renters should loop in their landlord early
• Panel trouble at night, a burning smell or a dead circuit: call 747-255-8595. A licensed electrician answers 24/7 and we come out the same night when it's unsafe
• Simple jobs like a GFCI outlet or a ceiling fan are usually done in one visit

• Licensed C-10 and Class B contractor, CSLB #1027421, bonded and insured
• 24/7: a licensed electrician answers 747-255-8595
• We know the GWP approval and Glendale permit steps
• Tesla Energy Certified (Powerwall installer) and EVITP certified for EV chargers
• Office at 1308 E Colorado Blvd in Pasadena, next door to Glendale