Kerry Electric has been handling residential and commercial electrical work in Rancho Cordova and across Sacramento County since 2019. Whether you need a quick repair, a full panel upgrade, or a dedicated circuit for a new appliance, our team shows up ready to do the job right. Local electricians. Safe wiring. Honest quotes.
Work performed by licensed electricians is the standard on every job we take, from a single dead outlet to a whole-home rewire. We serve homeowners, landlords, property managers, and business owners throughout the area, and we have built our reputation one well-done job at a time over the past seven years.
No matter what's going wrong with your wiring, the first step is figuring out exactly what the problem is before touching anything. Dead outlets, flickering lights, breakers that trip every time you run the microwave, switches that stopped responding, sparking receptacles: these are not problems to ignore or guess at. We approach every service call as a diagnostic first. That means we trace the issue to its source, explain what we found, and walk you through the fix before any work begins.
During a repair visit, we also look for related issues that commonly travel together. A tripping breaker sometimes points to an overloaded circuit. A sparking outlet can signal wiring that needs attention further back in the wall. If we find that a GFCI outlet or AFCI protection would add a meaningful layer of safety in your kitchen, bathroom, or garage, we will tell you. We keep you informed from diagnosis to final test, so you always know what was done and why.
We get to the bottom of the problem fast.
Older homes in the Sacramento area often come with electrical systems that were never designed for today's load. If your home still has a fuse box, a 100-amp panel, or knob-and-tube wiring running through the walls, those are not just inconveniences. They are limits on what your home can safely power, and in some cases they are insurance and permitting concerns.
We handle breaker panel repair and full panel replacements, including 200-amp service upgrades and subpanel installation for garages, workshops, and additions. When a home needs it, we do whole-home rewiring and knob-and-tube wiring replacement from start to finish. For homeowners adding a dryer, electric range, hot tub, or other major appliance, we run the dedicated circuit and make sure the panel has the capacity to carry it safely. Load calculations and proper grounding and bonding are part of the job, not an afterthought.
Straight answers about your panel and wiring, no surprises. That is how we work through every panel job, large or small.
Reach out and we'll start at the panel.
Upgrading your lighting or adding a ceiling fan is one of the most satisfying home improvements you can make, and it does not have to be complicated. We install recessed lighting throughout living spaces, kitchens, and hallways, run new wiring where no fixture existed before, and mount ceiling fans even in rooms that were never wired for one.
Outside the home, we install exterior light fixtures, security and motion-activated lighting, and weatherproof outlets for patios, decks, and landscaping. If you have been thinking about better lighting around your driveway or backyard, a single call gets that project started.
We also install whole-home surge protection as part of a panel job or as a standalone upgrade. With the electronics and appliances most households run today, a single power surge can cause real damage. A surge protection device at the panel is a straightforward way to protect what you have invested in.
We're one phone call from getting your power right.
California leads the country in electric vehicle adoption, and Sacramento County residents are part of that shift. If you drive an EV or are planning to, a Level 2 home charger is a practical upgrade that makes daily charging simple. A standard 120-volt outlet charges slowly and is not built for the load. A Level 2 charger on a dedicated 240-volt circuit charges most vehicles overnight and is designed for regular, sustained use.
We handle the full electrical side of the installation: running the EV charger circuit, checking your panel capacity, and upgrading the panel if needed before the charger goes in. We work with all major charger brands and make sure the installation meets code for your specific setup.
Sacramento Valley summers bring extended heat events, and PG&E public safety power shutoffs have become a real part of life for Rancho Cordova residents. When the grid goes down during a heat wave, having a backup power source is not a luxury. It is a practical decision.
We handle the electrical hookup side of generator installation: the transfer switch, the wiring from the generator to your panel, and making sure the system is safe to operate. A properly installed transfer switch protects both your home and the utility workers restoring power on the line. Whether you are connecting a portable generator or wiring in a standby system, we do the electrical work correctly and to code.
Property managers trust us to keep their buildings powered, and we understand what that means in practice. Tenants cannot wait a week for a repair. Commercial properties need work done on a schedule that does not disrupt operations. We respond quickly, communicate clearly about what we found and what it will cost, and get the job done with work performed by licensed electricians on every visit.
We handle commercial panel upgrades, commercial wiring, and lighting installation for offices, retail spaces, and multi-unit residential buildings. LED lighting upgrades are a common request from property owners looking to cut energy costs across common areas and tenant spaces. We also handle the routine electrical repairs that come up in rental properties: outlets, switches, fixtures, and circuits that stop working between tenants.
We're your neighbors, and we treat every job that way.
Pick up the phone and we'll get rolling.
We know schedules shift, so we keep booking flexible, including same-day availability for repairs that cannot wait and weekend appointments for homeowners who are not free during the week. When you call, we will ask the right questions to understand what you are dealing with and get someone out as quickly as possible.
On pricing, we do not believe in quoting one number and invoicing another. Before any work begins, we tell you what we found, what it will take to fix it, and what it will cost. If something unexpected comes up once we open a wall or pull a panel cover, we stop and talk to you before proceeding. No surprise charges on the invoice at the end of the day.
When you call for a quote, you will get a straightforward answer, not a vague range designed to get us in the door.
Beyond Rancho Cordova, we regularly serve communities throughout Sacramento County and the surrounding metro, including:
If you are in the region and need an electrician, there is a good chance we cover your area. Call to confirm and we will get you on the schedule.
We have been doing electrical work in Rancho Cordova and across Sacramento County since 2019. That is seven years of local jobs, local relationships, and a reputation built one well-done project at a time.
Yes. We are locally owned and personally accountable for every job we take on. When you call, you reach someone who knows this area, knows the local housing stock, and shows up at your door ready to work.
We approach every job as a diagnostic first, explain what we find before starting any work, and test everything before we leave. Work is performed by licensed electricians on every visit, and we do not cut corners on code compliance or permit requirements when the scope calls for them.
Yes. We are working inside your home or business and we treat it accordingly. We take care around finished surfaces, clean up the work area before we leave, and make sure nothing is left worse than we found it.
When a job requires a permit, we handle that process as part of the work. We do not skip permit requirements to save time, because unpermitted electrical work can create problems when you sell a property or file an insurance claim. We walk you through what is needed and take care of it.
Yes. We regularly serve Citrus Heights, Folsom, Gold River, Fair Oaks, Carmichael, Elk Grove, and Sacramento, along with other communities in the Sacramento County area. If you are nearby and not sure whether we cover your location, call us and we will confirm.
We run a focused local team rather than a large rotating roster. That means the people who show up to your job are the same people who stand behind the work. We're your neighbors, and we treat every job that way.
We do. Remodeling contractors, property management companies, and small businesses throughout Sacramento County call us regularly for electrical rough-in, panel work, and commercial wiring. We understand that business clients need work done on a schedule that does not disrupt operations, and we work to meet that.
This area is where we live and work, and we saw an opportunity to offer straightforward, reliable electrical service to our neighbors without the runaround. Seven years in, that is still the foundation of how we operate.
Kerry Electric is ready to take your call today. Whether it is a repair that has been on your list for weeks or an emergency that just came up, we are here and we pick up. We find it. We fix it. We test it.
A real local person answers when you call, someone who knows the area and can talk through what you need without putting you on hold. Call (279) 252-6295 for a quote and let us get to work.
Pick up the phone and we'll get rolling.
We handle the full range of electrical work for Rancho Cordova homeowners, landlords, and businesses. From a single dead outlet to a complete panel upgrade or EV charger installation, every job gets a proper diagnosis, a clear estimate, and work performed by licensed electricians. The table below covers what we do, who each service fits best, and a few practical things worth knowing before you call.
| Service | What's Included | Common Situations | Things to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | breaker replacementfuse panel servicerepeated trip diagnosis | homes or buildings where a breaker keeps tripping or a fuse blows repeatedly | A breaker that trips often is signaling a real problem. Resetting it without diagnosing the cause can create a safety risk. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI outletsAFCI protectionUSB outletsdimmer switches | kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas where code requires updated protection | A warm or sparking outlet needs attention right away. We find the cause before replacing the device. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | panel-mounted surge devicefull-circuit protectionprotection for solar and EV equipment | homes with solar systems, EV chargers, or sensitive electronics worth protecting from grid surges | One voltage spike can damage or destroy appliances and high-value equipment. This is one of the most cost-effective upgrades we install. |
| EV Charger Installation | Level 2 charger wiringdedicated 240-volt circuitpanel capacity check | Rancho Cordova commuters moving to electric vehicles who want reliable overnight charging at home | California leads the country in EV adoption. If your panel needs room to support the new load, we address that before the charger goes in. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | fan and light kit wiringswitch and control installationbox replacement for fan support | any room where a ceiling fan is being added or an old one replaced | Ceiling fans require a rated box, not a standard light fixture box. We check the box and wiring before mounting. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | pre-purchase inspectionscode compliance reviewsGFCI and AFCI checksgrounding and bonding review | buyers, sellers, and landlords who need to know the condition of a property's electrical system | Older homes in the area sometimes carry wiring configurations that were never designed for today's loads. An inspection catches those issues early. |
| Solar & Battery Backup | panel readiness assessmentinverter and battery wiringdedicated circuit installation | Sacramento-area homeowners adding rooftop solar or preparing for public-safety power shutoffs | We handle the electrical infrastructure that connects solar and battery systems to your home. We do not install panels or inverters. |
| Lighting Installation | recessed lightingexterior and security lightinglandscape wiringfixture replacement | homeowners updating a room or property managers keeping common areas and exteriors well lit | Outdoor lighting wiring should be weatherproofed and code-compliant. We handle the wiring side from the circuit out. |
| Older-Home Rewiring | knob-and-tube removalaluminum wiring remediationfull rewiring projects | Sacramento-area homes with aging wiring that cannot safely support modern electrical demands | Whole-home rewiring is a significant project, but it is often the right answer when remediation of individual circuits is not enough. |
| Electrical Panel & Service UpgradesMost Popular | 200-amp service upgradesfull panel replacementsubpanel installationload calculations | older homes adding EV chargers, solar, or major appliances that exceed current panel capacity | Many Sacramento-area homes still carry 100-amp panels. Adding modern loads without upgrading first is a common source of problems. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | new circuit runswhole-home rewiringaluminum wiring remediationaddition and remodel wiring | remodels, additions, and older homes whose wiring no longer meets current demands | Permit work is part of the job when the scope requires it. We handle it without cutting corners. |
| Standby Battery for Outages | battery backup wiringtransfer switch installationpanel integration | homeowners who want power continuity during public-safety shutoffs or grid outages | With wildfire-season power shutoffs a real part of life in this region, battery backup wiring is increasingly practical, not just a luxury. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | dryer and oven circuitsrefrigerator circuitshot-tub circuits240-volt equipment | any major appliance or piece of equipment that keeps tripping a shared breaker | A dedicated circuit isolates the load so the appliance runs reliably and the rest of your system stays unaffected. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | dead outletsflickering lightstripping breakerscircuit faults | any homeowner or business with an electrical problem that needs a real diagnosis | We trace the problem to its source before any work begins so the fix holds the first time. |
How do I know if my panel needs an upgrade?
A few signs point clearly toward a panel upgrade: breakers that trip often, a panel that runs warm to the touch, a fuse box that has never been replaced, or a home where adding an EV charger or solar system would push the existing service past its limits. Many older homes in this area still carry 100-amp panels, which were not sized for today's electrical loads. We run a load calculation to confirm what your home actually needs before recommending a replacement.
What causes a breaker to keep tripping?
Repeated tripping usually means one of three things: the circuit is overloaded and drawing more current than it was designed to carry, there is a fault somewhere in the wiring, or the breaker itself is failing. Resetting the breaker without finding the cause does not fix the problem and can create a safety risk over time. We trace the issue through the circuit to identify the real source before any repair work begins.
Is the electrical work permitted and inspected?
When the scope of a job requires a permit, we pull it and handle the inspection process. We do not skip permit requirements to save time or money. Code-compliant work protects you when you sell the property and ensures the installation holds up to inspection.
Same-Day and Emergency Availability
We keep same-day appointments open for urgent calls across Rancho Cordova and the surrounding area. Electrical problems do not wait, and neither do we.
What are the signs that a home might need rewiring?
Flickering lights that are not tied to a specific fixture, outlets or switches that feel warm, a burning smell with no clear source, frequent breaker trips across multiple circuits, and visible signs of older wiring like knob-and-tube or aluminum branch circuits are all reasons to have the system evaluated. We inspect the wiring and give you a straight answer about what we find.
What does EV charger installation involve?
A Level 2 home charger requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit run from your panel to the charger location. We start by checking your panel's available capacity, then run the circuit, install the outlet or hardwired connection, and test the setup before we leave. If your panel does not have room to support the new load, we address that first. We keep you informed from diagnosis to final test so you know exactly what was done and why.
How do estimates and pricing work?
We give you a clear estimate before any work begins. We do not start work past that point without your approval, and we do not add charges to the final invoice that were not discussed first. If something unexpected comes up once we open a wall or pull the panel cover, we stop and talk to you before continuing.
Work Performed by Licensed Electricians
Every job, from a single outlet to a full panel upgrade, is handled by licensed electricians. We do not cut corners on the work or the paperwork.
Can you come out the same day?
Same-day availability is something we keep open for urgent calls. Electrical problems rarely pick a convenient time, and we do not think you should have to wait days to get one resolved. Call us and we will let you know how quickly we can reach you.
Why would an outlet or switch stop working?
A dead outlet is often caused by a tripped GFCI device elsewhere on the same circuit, a loose connection behind the device, or a wiring fault in the circuit. A switch that stops responding may have a failed switch, a loose wire, or a problem at the fixture it controls. We diagnose the cause rather than swapping the device and hoping for the best.
Upfront Quotes With No Surprise Fees
You get a clear estimate before we start, and we do not proceed past that point without your approval. The final invoice reflects what we discussed, nothing more.
What does whole-home surge protection actually do?
A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and intercepts voltage spikes before they reach your circuits. That covers every outlet and connected device in the house, including appliances, electronics, solar equipment, and EV chargers. Grid surges, lightning, and equipment switching can all cause damaging spikes. For homes that have invested in solar or a Level 2 charger, surge protection is one of the most practical upgrades available.
Is aluminum wiring in an older home a safety concern?
Aluminum branch-circuit wiring, common in homes built in the late 1960s and 1970s, can create connection problems over time as the metal expands and contracts. It is not automatically unsafe, but it does require compatible devices and proper connections throughout. We inspect aluminum wiring systems and handle remediation or rewiring where the situation calls for it.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Most panel replacements and service upgrades are completed in a single day. The actual timeline depends on the size of the job, whether a subpanel is involved, and how long the utility takes to reconnect service after the work is done. We give you a realistic timeframe when we quote the job so you can plan accordingly.
Call (279) 252-6295 and we will walk you through what your home or business needs and give you a straight estimate before any work begins.
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