Licensed Electrician

Electrical Contractor
in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento homeowners and businesses trust Uniform Lighting & Power LLC for fast, dependable electrical work done right the first time. As a veteran-owned, CA C-10 licensed contractor, we serve Sacramento’s diverse neighborhoods — from Midtown and East Sacramento to Natomas and South Sac — with the same disciplined professionalism on every job.

5-Star Rated on Google & Yelp
Veteran Owned & Operated
CA LIC #1154062 C-10
Same-Day Service Available
24/7 Emergency Response
Sacramento Electrical Services

Everything You Need,
Done Right the First Time

We provide the full range of residential and light commercial electrical services to Sacramento properties.

Why Sacramento Chooses Us

Licensed, Local, Veteran Proud

Sacramento deserves an electrician who shows up on time, communicates clearly, and backs their work.

Veteran Owned & Operated

Owner Joseph Perry brings military discipline and integrity to every Sacramento job. When we say we’ll be there, we’re there.

CA LIC #1154062 — C-10

Fully licensed and insured to perform electrical work in Sacramento. Your project is protected from estimate to final inspection.

5-Star Sacramento Reviews

Consistently top-rated on Google and Yelp by Sacramento customers who value honest pricing, punctuality, and quality work.

About Sacramento Electrical

Electrical Work Across
Sacramento’s Neighborhoods

Sacramento isn’t one housing stock — it’s more than a century of construction eras layered together. Central neighborhoods such as Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park, Curtis Park, and Oak Park include many older homes that may have legacy wiring — including knob-and-tube in properties built in the early twentieth century that haven’t been fully rewired — along with ungrounded outlets, undersized electrical service, or additions completed under older code standards. Mid-century neighborhoods, including areas like Tahoe Park, College Greens, and Arden Arcade, can present a different set of concerns: some homes from the 1960s–70s may contain aluminum branch-circuit wiring, along with aging panels and overloaded circuits. The only reliable way to know what a specific home has is through an inspection.

Newer neighborhoods like Natomas, Pocket-Greenhaven, and parts of South Sacramento generally have more modern electrical systems, but panels from the 1990s and 2000s are increasingly being asked to support EV chargers, home offices, and appliance loads they weren’t originally sized for.

Most properties in and around Sacramento are served by SMUD, the region’s community-owned electric utility, rather than PG&E. Utility requirements can affect service upgrades, panel replacements, meter work, and EV charger projects, so we confirm which requirements apply before work begins. Properties within a designated historic district or individually listed as a historic resource may also be subject to additional preservation or design review for certain visible exterior alterations — we can help identify the applicable permitting path before work begins.

What We See Most Often

Common Electrical Issues
We See in Sacramento

Because Sacramento spans so many housing eras, what we run into depends heavily on the neighborhood.

Knob-and-tube wiring — may still be present in some of Sacramento’s older homes, particularly early-1900s properties that haven’t been fully rewired; worth having evaluated by a licensed electrician
Aluminum branch wiring — some homes built or wired in the 1960s–70s may contain aluminum wiring; the right corrective approach depends on the wiring, devices, and condition of the system, which an inspection can determine
Undersized older panels — original panels in older homes often weren’t sized for today’s appliance and HVAC loads, especially with Sacramento’s long, intense summer heat pushing AC systems hard
Ungrounded two-prong outlets — common in Sacramento’s older housing stock
EV charger circuit capacity — an increasingly common question in Natomas, Pocket, and South Sacramento homes with panels from the 90s and 2000s
Historic district permitting — visible exterior electrical work on a property within a designated historic district or individually listed as a historic resource may require additional design review
Breakers tripping under added load — happens across every era once EV chargers, added AC capacity, or home offices are layered onto an existing circuit
Where We Work

Neighborhoods We Serve
in Sacramento

We work throughout Sacramento, including Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park, Curtis Park, Oak Park, Tahoe Park, Natomas, Pocket-Greenhaven, South Sacramento, and Arden Arcade — from historic homes near William Land Park and McKinley Park to newer construction throughout Natomas and the Pocket area.

Most Requested

Popular Electrical Services
in Sacramento

Electrical Panel Upgrades

If you’re seeing frequent breaker trips, warm or discolored outlets, or you own an older Sacramento home that’s never had its panel updated, it’s worth an evaluation — particularly if your home may have knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring. Learn more about our Electrical Panel Upgrade services.

EV Charger Installation

Whether you’re in a newer Natomas build or an older Land Park home, we evaluate your panel’s capacity before recommending an EV charger installation, and handle any needed upgrade alongside it. Learn more about our EV Charger Installation services.

Outlet & Switch Replacement

From grounding ungrounded outlets in Sacramento’s older homes to adding capacity for home offices and entertainment setups in newer builds, we handle outlet and switch work room by room or whole-house. See our Outlet & Switch services.

Recessed Lighting

Popular in kitchen and living room remodels throughout Sacramento’s older neighborhoods, as well as new installs in newer homes. Learn more about our Recessed Lighting services.

Security Camera Systems

We design and install camera systems for Sacramento homes and small properties, sized to the property rather than a one-size-fits-all setup. See our Security Camera services.

Light Commercial Electrical

We handle select light-commercial and tenant-improvement projects throughout Sacramento, including smaller retail, restaurant, and office electrical work. For larger or extended buildouts, we’ll review the scope and let you know upfront whether the project is a fit. See our Commercial Electrical services.

24/7 Emergency Electrical

Electrical issues don’t wait for business hours, especially in older homes under summer heat load. We offer emergency response throughout Sacramento. See our Emergency Electrician services.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions
About Sacramento Electrical

Do I need a permit for electrical work in Sacramento?

Most panel upgrades, new circuits, and service changes require a permit through the City of Sacramento’s building department. If your property is within a designated historic district or individually listed as a historic resource, certain visible exterior alterations may also require additional preservation or design review. We handle permitting on jobs that require it.

Does my home have knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, and does it matter?

It depends on your home’s age and history — knob-and-tube may still be present in some older Sacramento homes, particularly early-1900s properties that haven’t been fully rewired, while some homes built or wired in the 1960s–70s may contain aluminum branch wiring. Both are worth having evaluated by a licensed electrician; the right corrective approach depends on the specific wiring, devices, and condition of the system.

Is my home served by SMUD or PG&E?

Most properties in and around Sacramento are served by SMUD, the region’s community-owned electric utility, rather than PG&E. Utility requirements can affect service upgrades, panel replacements, meter work, and EV charger projects — we confirm what applies before work begins.

How much does an electrician cost in Sacramento?

It depends on the scope — a single outlet repair is a very different cost than a panel upgrade or knob-and-tube remediation. We provide free estimates so you know the cost before work starts.

How long does a panel upgrade take?

Most residential panel upgrades take one day. Homes needing additional code-related work — which may include addressing knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, depending on what an inspection finds — can take longer. We’ll give you a realistic timeline during your estimate.

Can you install EV chargers, including Tesla chargers?

Yes. We install Level 2 chargers for all major EV brands, including Tesla, and confirm your panel’s capacity before installation.

Do you handle light commercial or tenant improvement work?

Yes, we handle select light-commercial and tenant-improvement projects, including smaller retail, restaurant, and office electrical work. For larger or extended buildouts, we’ll review the scope and let you know upfront whether the project is a fit.

Are you licensed and insured in California?

Yes. Uniform Lighting & Power LLC is a licensed C-10 electrical contractor (CA LIC #1154062), fully bonded and insured.

Do you provide free estimates?

Yes, on all jobs, including panel upgrades, EV chargers, wiring remediation, and light commercial projects.

Do you offer emergency electrical service in Sacramento?

Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency response for power loss, tripped panels, and exposed or damaged wiring.

What areas around Sacramento do you serve?

In addition to Sacramento itself, we serve Citrus Heights, Roseville, Granite Bay, Rocklin, Folsom, Elk Grove, and Rancho Cordova.

Sacramento Based

Serving Sacramento
From Every Era

We serve homeowners and small businesses throughout Sacramento, from historic homes in Midtown, East Sacramento, Land Park, and Curtis Park to newer construction in Natomas and the Pocket area. Our work includes panel upgrades, wiring evaluations, EV charger installations, lighting, and light commercial projects. As a veteran-owned company, we bring the same standard of work to a century-old Sacramento bungalow as we would to a brand-new build.

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