Common problems
- Need more outlets or a bigger panel
- Flickering lights
- Buzzing from a panel or switch
Services
- Outlet and switch repair
- Panel upgrades
- EV charger installation
If it's urgent: Scorch marks or a hot, smoking outlet are an emergency. Cut power at the panel only if you can do it safely, and call 911 for smoke.
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Homes in Concord: what pros run into
Many homes have central air. Most homes went up from the 1950s through the 1970s.
Lime Ridge Open Space separates Concord from Walnut Creek. Some homes from the late 1960s and early 1970s were built with aluminum branch wiring, which needs the right connectors to stay safe. The Concord Fault runs through the city.
Rooftop solar and home batteries are common here, and adding them often means a panel upgrade and a utility interconnection. Concord is the largest city in Contra Costa County.
Who handles what in Concord
In California, licenses for electrical contractors come from the Contractors State License Board, and electricians working for them need state certification. Panel upgrades, new circuits and service changes usually need a permit from the City of Concord Building Division, and an inspection may be required before walls are closed up.
The Contra Costa Water District supplies water from the Delta, stored in Los Vaqueros Reservoir. Mount Diablo rises to the southeast. Wastewater from homes here goes to the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, and permits run through the City of Concord Building Division. Summer highs often reach the 90s.
Common reasons for a call
What usually prompts a call:
- Flickering lights
- Buzzing from a panel or switch
- Need more outlets or a bigger panel
Get ready for the call
Note the brand of your panel if the label is readable, since some older panels are handled differently.
Note whether the problem is constant or comes and goes.
What happens after you call
- Phone in, or fill out the short form and describe what's wrong.
- We hand the job to an independent electrician active in Concord.
- Your request goes straight to a pro, who will contact you about the visit.
Common questions
Why does my breaker keep tripping?
Usually an overloaded circuit, a short or a ground fault. Unplug things and reset once. If it trips again with nothing plugged in, stop resetting it and call an electrician.
Which parts of Concord can you help with?
Most likely. We cover Monument, North Concord, Clayton Valley and Dana Estates and other parts of Concord, across 94518, 94519, 94520, 94521. If nobody's available, we'll tell you, and you can call back later or pick another day that works better.
Do I need a permit for an EV charger?
In most places, a new 240-volt circuit for a charger does need a permit. The electrician can tell you what your city requires and handle the paperwork.
Any Concord details worth mentioning when I call?
Todos Santos Plaza is the center of downtown. The former Concord Naval Weapons Station is being redeveloped. BART has Concord and North Concord stations. It helps to say roughly when your home was built.
Is a warm outlet a problem?
Yes. Heat at an outlet or switch can mean a loose connection. Stop using it, and if you smell burning or see scorch marks, turn off that breaker.
Keep pets in another room while the pro works.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Concord, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 94518, 94519, 94520, 94521
Nearby
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