Electrical Contractor in Santa Rosa, CA
Serving Sonoma County, Marin County, East Bay, and Fairfield, Vallejo
Licensed General Contractor | Lic #1133241
⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Overwhelmingly Rated 5/5 on Thumbtack ⬅️
Your Home’s Electrical Is Something You’d Rather Not Think About
For most homeowners, electrical falls into the category of things you ignore until you can’t. A breaker that trips too often. An outlet that doesn’t work. A panel that’s older than you’d like and probably not up to current load demands.
The problem isn’t ignoring it. The problem is what happens when you try to fix it. Electricians are hard to schedule, harder to get straight answers from, and the billing on electrical work is frequently opaque. You either get a flat quote that doesn’t account for what your home actually needs, or you get invoiced for time and materials with no clear sense of where the number came from.
Electrical work done wrong isn’t just inconvenient. It creates real problems, fire risk, failed inspections, issues when you try to sell. Getting it done right the first time, with permits pulled and work that closes inspection, matters.
How We Approach Your Electrical Job
Licensed General Contractor | Lic #1133241
1. The Assessment Happens Before Anything Is Quoted
Before I put a number in front of you, I look at the panel, wiring, and what the project requires. If something needs attention, like an aging panel, aluminum wiring, or code issues, you'll hear it at the estimate, not mid-project.
2. Permits Are Part of the Job, Not an Upsell
Electrical work in Sonoma County requires permits. I pull them. The inspection is handled as part of the project. You get work that closes, not work that looks finished but creates problems when you sell or remodel later.
3. Remodel Electrical Is Coordinated From the Start
On remodels, electrical is where scope conflicts happen, a fixture needs a circuit that doesn't exist, or the panel can't handle the load. I coordinate the scope so conflicts surface in planning, not after the walls close.
4. The Work Is Done to Code. That's the Only Standard
Code minimum isn't the floor, it's the baseline. Work that passes inspection but is done carelessly still creates problems. I do electrical the same way I do everything else at JCW: the way I'd want it done in my own home.
Residential Electrical Services
- Panel upgrades and replacements
- New circuit installation
- Outlet and switch installation and replacement
- Remodel electrical — kitchen, bathroom, additions
- Under-cabinet and recessed lighting
Electrical Services JCW Handles Across Sonoma County and the North Bay
JCW handles the full scope of residential remodel work across Sonoma County, Marin County, the East Bay, and the Fairfield/Vallejo corridor.
Residential Electrical Services
- Ceiling fan installation
- GFCI and AFCI installation
- Aluminum wiring assessment and remediation
- EV charger circuit installation
- Subpanel installation
How Electrical Work With JCW Gets Done
No two remodels are identical, but the process is consistent.
I’m John Collins
I’ve been doing residential construction work in Sonoma County and across the North Bay for 25-plus years. I handle electrical work as part of JCW’s in-house trade scope, panel upgrades, new circuits, remodel electrical, and code-compliance corrections. Every job is managed by me directly.
1. Start With an Honest Assessment
I break down the full scope by trade, what's included, what it costs, and what's uncertain based on what I can't see yet. If your home has characteristics that commonly lead to surprises, I'll flag those specifically.
3. I Manage the Work Start to Finish
I run every phase personally, coordinating trades, keeping the schedule moving, and coming to you directly when anything needs a decision. You won't hear about issues after the fact.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Rob And Jen S.
John was awesome!!! Luckily the first person we contacted had scheduling issues which led us to contact John.
John was quick to respond and arrived on time. He is knowledgeable, professional and friendly, and diagnosed and fixed the problem with our circuit breakers quickly. Also gave us clear recommendations to improve the electrical wiring in our house. We will definitely contact him again for any future electrical issues.
What Homeowners Say About JCW’s Electrical Work
I've been doing this work for 25 years, and I've built my reputation one project at a time.
Google Reviews: ~ 14 five-star reviews
Thumbtack Reviews: ~75 five-star ratings
Homeowners hire me because I listen, stay involved, and treat their homes with respect. Here's what a few have said:
Frequently Asked Questions About Electrical Work in Santa Rosa
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Sonoma County?
Most electrical work beyond basic fixture replacement requires a permit, new circuits, panel work, and anything that changes the wiring configuration. JCW pulls permits as part of the project. You don’t manage that separately.
What’s involved in a panel upgrade?
A panel upgrade involves replacing the existing electrical panel with one that meets current load requirements and code standards. The process typically includes shutting off power to the home for a portion of the job, installing the new panel, connecting existing circuits, and scheduling the inspection with the utility company. John will walk through what your specific panel requires at the estimate stage.
My breakers keep tripping. Does that mean I need a new panel?
Not necessarily. Tripping breakers can indicate an overloaded circuit, a failing breaker, or a panel that’s reached capacity. The right answer depends on what’s actually happening, which is why JCW starts with an assessment before recommending anything.
Can you handle the electrical portion of a kitchen or bathroom remodel?
Yes. JCW handles remodel electrical in-house as part of the full project scope, new circuits, outlet placement, lighting, ventilation fans, and GFCI requirements. If you’re working with JCW on a remodel, the electrical is coordinated under one contract.
Do you work in Marin County and the East Bay?
Yes. JCW handles electrical work across Sonoma and Marin County, the East Bay (Concord, Walnut Creek, Martinez, and surrounding cities), and the Fairfield/Vallejo corridor. John manages the work personally in all markets.
Ready to Talk About Your Electrical Project?
Whether you have a clear project in mind or just know something isn’t working right, call or fill out the form. John will assess the situation honestly and give you a straight answer about what it involves, before you commit to anything.