Collins Electrical Company, Inc.
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About Collins Electrical Company, Inc.
Collins Electrical Company, Inc. is listed on Silicon Valley Home Network under Electrician, based in Livermore.
Hiring an electrician in Livermore
In California, electrical work of $1,000 or more needs a C-10 Electrical license from the CSLB. EV chargers and panel upgrades usually need a permit. You can look up a contractor's license at cslb.ca.gov.
Questions to ask
- For an EV charger, check your panel's size first; it decides whether you need an upgrade.
- Panel upgrades often need PG&E to schedule a shutoff. Ask who coordinates it.
- Ask if the price includes the permit and inspection.
- Sparks, burning smells or a hot panel: switch off the main breaker if it's safe, then call.
What affects the price
- Panel capacity
- Distance from the panel
- Wall and attic access
- Permits and utility coordination
Typical electrician prices
- Electrician (hourly)$50 - $130 an hour, plus a $100 - $200 service call
- Install a Level 2 charger$700 - $2,000
- Install an outlet$200 - $300
Typical ranges from published cost guides - mostly national figures. Bay Area prices usually run higher. Your actual price depends on your home and the job, and a pro gives you the real number. Source: HomeAdvisor cost guide (national).
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