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Electrician in Davis, CA

For electrical work in Davis, call (916) 712-7030. This free line connects you with an independent electrician who serves the area. You get a quote and decide whether to hire them; the price and scope are set between you and the electrician. Power here comes from Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), and permits for panels, new circuits, and EV chargers come from City of Davis Community Development and Sustainability Department.

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What Davis's homes mean for your electrical work

The median home in Davis was built in 1983, which makes it about 43 years old. Breakers and GFCI outlets from that era are now roughly 25 to 45 years old. ESFI recommends testing GFCI and AFCI devices every month, and a breaker that runs hot or won't stay on should be checked. If you're planning an EV charger, heat pump, or battery, ask an electrician for a load calculation first. PG&E's planning guide shows a 100-amp home can sometimes go electric with circuit sharing and lower-wattage appliances instead of a new panel.

About Davis

Davis runs a Resale Program: residential properties must go through either a city resale inspection or self-certification before a sale, with 1-, 2- and 3-unit properties subject to the inspection process, to confirm minimum building, health and fire-safety standards.

Davis at a glance
Population66,978 (Census ACS 2020–2024)
Median year homes were built1983 (about 43 years old)
Homes built before 198045%
Homes built in 2000 or later21%
Owner-occupied homes44%
CountyYolo County
Electric utilityPacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
Building permitsCity of Davis Community Development and Sustainability Department
Gas utilityPacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
ZIP codes95616, 95618

Local rules, utilities and conditions in Davis

In Davis, PG&E owns the power lines and the meter. Before a panel upgrade or a big new load, your electrician files a request in PG&E's Your Projects portal. PG&E's panel upgrade roadmap says its load assessment can take up to 30 days and may require an advance of up to $5,000 for a single-family home, which is refunded or credited later. After the inspector approves the new panel, PG&E typically reconnects within one day. Income-qualified customers may get up to $5,000 toward a panel upgrade with an EV charger through PG&E's Rebate Plus. For a downed line, call 911, then PG&E at 1-800-743-5000.

Electrical permits in Davis come from City of Davis Community Development and Sustainability Department. Plan on a permit for a panel upgrade or replacement, new circuits, an EV charger, a generator transfer switch, or rewiring. Rules for small jobs vary; the City of Sacramento, for example, requires a permit for new installations and modifications of panels and outlets, so ask before work starts. The licensed contractor should pull the permit in their own name; check the license on the CSLB license lookup. CSLB warns that signing as an owner-builder makes you responsible for the whole job. SMUD and PG&E both wait for the inspection sign-off before reconnecting a new panel.

Davis is on the flat valley floor, where hot summers keep air conditioners running hard. Central air is usually one of the biggest loads on a home's panel, so adding an EV charger, heat pump water heater, or induction range can push an older panel to its limit. Before you buy new equipment, ask an electrician for a load calculation. PG&E's planning guide shows that circuit-sharing devices and lower-wattage appliances can sometimes let a 100-amp home go electric without a new panel, which PG&E says can save $2,000 to $6,000.

Flood notes for Davis

The City says FEMA's current flood hazard areas south of I-80 stop at the west levee of the Yolo Bypass; FEMA's flood layer maps roughly 8% of the city as Special Flood Hazard Area.

Renting in Davis?

Only about 44% of homes in Davis are owner-occupied, so many residents rent. The California Attorney General says landlords must provide safe and working electrical equipment and wiring, including lighting. Tenants should report problems like dead outlets, flickering lights, or tripping breakers to the landlord in writing and keep copies or photos. Repairs to the building's wiring and panel are the landlord's job, so tenants shouldn't hire an electrician to open walls or change the panel without permission. Under Civil Code section 1942.5, a landlord can't retaliate against a tenant for asking for repairs.

Neighborhoods in Davis

Calls are connected with providers who serve all of Davis, including:

  • Downtown Davis
  • Old North Davis
  • Mace Ranch
  • Wildhorse
  • Village Homes
  • Stonegate
  • Willowbank

Electrician services in Davis

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Davis questions

How do I find a licensed electrician in Davis?
Call (916) 712-7030 to be connected with an independent local electrician who serves Davis. Before you hire them, look up their license on the CSLB website and confirm it's active with the C-10 Electrical classification. Get a written quote, ask who will pull the permit from City of Davis Community Development and Sustainability Department, and keep the down payment to no more than $1,000 or 10% of the price, whichever is less.
Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade in Davis?
Yes. A panel upgrade or replacement needs an electrical permit from City of Davis Community Development and Sustainability Department and a final inspection. The power also has to be shut off and restored at the meter, so your electrician coordinates the disconnect and reconnect with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). A licensed contractor normally handles both the permit and the utility request. If someone offers to swap a panel without a permit, treat that as a red flag.
Who do I call about a downed power line in Davis?
Call 911 first, then report it to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). Stay far back, assume the line is live, and keep others away. If a line falls on your car, stay inside and call for help. Don't call an electrician for utility lines, because the utility handles everything up to your meter. An electrician can repair a damaged meter base, service mast, or panel afterward.
Can my Davis home handle an EV charger without a panel upgrade?
Often, yes. A Level 2 charger needs a 240-volt circuit, and many homes can add one after a load calculation, sometimes with a circuit-sharing or energy management device. SMUD notes these devices can be an alternative to a panel upgrade. Since the median home in Davis was built in 1983, have an electrician check panel size and age first.
How much does an electrician cost in Davis?
Prices vary by job, so get a written quote. National guides put a typical electrician visit at $176 to $327 (Fixr, 2025) and a panel upgrade at $1,300 to $4,500 (This Old House and Fixr). These aren't Davis prices; the electrician you're connected with sets their own.

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Sources

  1. American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (tables B01003, B25003, B25024, B25034, B25035) — U.S. Census Bureau
  2. City of Sacramento Guide to EVSE Permits for Residential Installations (revised 02-12-2026) — City of Sacramento Community Development Department
  3. Home Electrical Safety: A guide to understanding and maintaining your home's electrical system — Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI)
  4. Your home electrification project: How to switch to electric appliances without an electrical panel upgrade — PG&E
  5. A roadmap to your electrical panel upgrade — PG&E
  6. Residential Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Rebate — PG&E
  7. Electric Safety (downed powerlines, outage line) — PG&E
  8. Required Building Permits (when is a permit required) — City of Sacramento Community Development
  9. Check a License — Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
  10. Owner-Builder Responsibilities — Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
  11. Electric Service Requirements: Residential Overhead — SMUD
  12. Know Your Rights as a California Tenant: Habitability — California Attorney General
  13. C-10 Electrical Contractor classification — Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
  14. Learn About Home Improvement Contracts — Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
  15. Equipment and power lines safety — SMUD
  16. Residential electric vehicles — SMUD
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  18. Electrical Panel Upgrade Cost (updated January 31, 2025) — Fixr
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  28. USGS 3DEP Elevation Point Query Service (documentation)
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  32. Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
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