Residential Electrical Services for Homeowners, Renters and Landlords
Red Electricians handles electrical repairs, installations, upgrades and inspections for houses, condos and rental homes. A residential service call starts from $49 (starting price; your cost may differ).
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In every city we serve
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Overview
Electrical help for homeowners, renters and landlords
A good residential electrician starts by asking what you are trying to do with the room, not just what has broken. We repair what has failed, add what you need and upgrade what is worn out. Each job has its own page, so you can see what we do and what it starts at. A residential service call starts from $49, and you can call (213) 322-0128 to book. See our full range of electrical services for everything in one list.
Who this page is for
Owners of houses and condos, renters who book through their landlord, and landlords who look after rental homes. If you manage a shop or an office, see our commercial electrical services.
What we do
Home electrical services, grouped by what you need
Electrical repair
Something has stopped working and you are not sure why.
Circuit breaker repair
A breaker that trips or will not reset.
Emergency electrician
Burning smell, sparks or a sudden outage.
Outlet installation
More outlets where you really use the room.
Smoke detector installation
Hardwired alarms installed or replaced.
Surge protector installation
Whole-house protection against surges.
Generator installation
Backup power connected safely to the home.
Electrical panel upgrade
An older or overloaded panel replaced.
Electrical panel installation
A new or extra panel for an addition or outbuilding.
Aluminum wiring replacement
Aluminum wiring connections made safe.
Electrical inspection
A look at the system before you buy, sell or rent.
Pricing
Starting prices for common home electrical jobs
How much does a residential electrician cost? A service call starts from $49. Every price below is a starting price for that one service, not a total. The page for each service explains what changes it.
Your price is given on the call, and we explain it before anyone comes out.
Every price in this section: starting price; your cost may differ.
| Service | Starting price | Estimate |
|---|---|---|
| Residential service call | From $49 per service call | Quoted on the call |
| Outlet repair | From $39 | Quoted on the call |
| Lighting repair | From $49 | Quoted on the call |
| Wiring repair | From $69 | Quoted on the call |
| Outlet installation | From $69 | Quoted on the call |
| Lighting installation | From $59 per fixture | Quoted on the call |
| Ceiling fan installation | From $79 | Quoted on the call |
| Smoke detector installation | From $49 per device | Quoted on the call |
| Surge protector installation (labor, the protector and standard materials included; non-standard materials extra) | From $99 | Quoted on the call |
| Electrical inspection | From $49 | Quoted on the call |
| EV charger installation | From $399 | Quoted on the call |
| Circuit breaker repair | From $79 | Not free; free estimate applies to breaker replacement only |
| Electrical panel installation | From $600 | Free estimate |
| Electrical panel upgrade | From $699 | Free estimate |
| Generator installation (basic installation labor, materials, permits and additional minor work included; the generator unit is extra) | From $2,499 | Quoted on the call |
| Whole-house rewiring | From $2,999 | Free estimate |
Decision guide
Which home electrical service fits your situation?
| What is happening | Page to read |
|---|---|
| Lights flicker or are out | Lighting repair |
| An outlet is dead | Outlet repair |
| A breaker keeps tripping | Circuit breaker repair |
| You need a new circuit or outlet | Outlet installation |
| The panel is old, or an insurer asked about it | Electrical panel upgrade |
| You are buying a house | Electrical inspection |
| The wiring is old throughout | Whole-house rewiring |
| You do not know what is wrong | Electrical repair |
The visit
How a home electrical visit works
- Call us, or send the form. A form request gets a callback in about 5 minutes.
- Tell us what is happening, and which service you think applies. If you are not sure, we will help you choose.
- We agree a time, and we confirm the window on the call. Same-day service is possible in many cases, and if not, it is usually the next day or within a few days.
- The electrician diagnoses the problem on site.
- The price is explained before the work starts.
- The work is done and tested. Payment is discussed on the call.
Questions about whether someone needs to be home, or whether the technician calls first, are easiest to answer when you book.
Field notes
Field notes: room layouts, shared loads and switch plans
A home had a corridor linking several bedrooms, and the switch at one end was no use to someone coming in from the other. We walked the usual approaches with the household, revised the switch arrangement and fitted compatible controls. We checked them against the actual fixtures so nothing flickered, and the family tested the route from where they really enter.
Completed Apr 24, 2021. A family turned a spare room into a nursery and a study, and lamps and a computer ended up plugged in through several adapters. A survey found too few outlet positions and an existing circuit that could be extended. We added protected outlets and kept lighting control separate from the desk. The answer to “must the whole house be rewired?” was no, because the existing branch allowed a limited alteration. The relevant reference is NFPA 70 (NEC), 210 and 406.
Room use and furniture placement give essential context to a residential circuit assessment.
Our electrician
Our electrician’s advice: share the furniture plan before new outlet positions are marked.
A utility room with a freezer, a dryer and a charging shelf
The original outlets in a utility room had slowly taken on more equipment than they were planned for. We listed every appliance with the owner, separated the big fixed loads from small charging devices and routed the wiring before the new finishes covered it. We checked each supply with the real equipment. If an appliance is replaced with one of a different rating, the room needs another look.
Availability
Where we work for homeowners
We serve homes across our service area. See areas we serve for the full list. We are licensed and insured in every city we serve. Cities with a Google profile are Pasadena, Sherman Oaks, Topanga, Palm Springs, Yorba Linda and Montecito. Everywhere else is service-area coverage, with no office there. Our call center is open 24/7.
Customer feedback
What homeowners say about our visits
Each rating below belongs to its own Google profile, as of Oct 8, 2026. They are not averaged together.
| Profile | Google rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Springs | 5.0 | 83 |
| Pasadena | 5.0 | 71 |
| Topanga | 5.0 | 69 |
| Yorba Linda | 4.9 | 61 |
| Montecito | 4.9 | 57 |
| Sherman Oaks | 4.9 | 52 |
Read what customers wrote on our reviews page.
Common questions
Home electrical questions from callers
How much will it cost before you come?
A residential service call starts from $49, and every price on this page is a starting price. We explain the price for your job on the call, before anyone comes out.
Is there a fee to come out, and is it credited?
We talk through the price on the call. Free estimates apply only to panel upgrades, panel installation, breaker replacement and whole-house rewiring.
How soon can someone come?
Same day in many cases. Otherwise the next day or within a few days. We confirm the window on the call.
Are you local, licensed and insured?
Red Electricians is licensed and insured in every city we serve. See our service areas.
Can you install an EV outlet or a dryer plug?
Yes. See EV charger installation and outlet installation.
Can you do outdoor outlets?
Yes. Tell us where you want them. Outdoor outlets need weather protection.
Do I need to be home?
Ask when you book. It depends on the job and on where we need to work.
How do I pay?
We discuss payment on the call.
Do you offer a warranty?
Red Electricians offers a standard warranty on its work. Ask your technician for the details when you call.
Book a home electrical service
Tell us the service you want, the area you are in and how urgent it is. Then call, or send the form.