James' Electric Company
Panel upgrade electrician working in San Francisco. Licensed since 2008.
- License active
- Workers' comp on file
48 jobs on San Francisco permits, 2021 to 2026: 43 panel upgrades, 5 EV charger installations. 70th most panel upgrade permits of 1,063 contractors in San Francisco.
What the public records show
From the state's license records and the city's permits, one question at a time.
| Question | Records show | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed? | License 916257, active in the state's records on Sep 23, 2026ElectricalNo complaints or citations on the board's public record. | Checks out |
| Workers' comp? | Workers' comp policy on file with the stateThis covers their crew if someone is hurt. It is not insurance for your home. | On file |
| In business? | Licensed since 2008 | |
| Jobs on record | 48 jobs on San Francisco permits, 2021 to 2026: 43 panel upgrades, 5 EV charger installations70th most panel upgrade permits of 1,063 licensed contractors in San Francisco. That counts jobs, not quality.Our San Francisco permit records cover September 2021 to September 2026. |
Records: the state license board and City of San Francisco permits.
State license board record
Last checked Oct 4, 2026. This may have changed. Check it on CSLB.
No complaints or citations on the board's public record.
Source: California Contractors State License Board, checked Oct 4, 2026. Look up license 916257 on CSLB
Cost and timing
All panel upgrade jobs in San Francisco: $2,000 to $10,000
Half of 11,145 city permits list an amount in this range. Permit amounts are often lower than what you pay.
- Panel upgrades in San Francisco: $2,000 to $10,000 (6,396 permits)
How to read this range
Contractors write a job value on the permit form, and the city uses it to set the permit fee. It is not the contract price, and it is often lower than what you pay. A quarter of the permits list less than this range, and a quarter list more. Use it to see if a quote is in the normal range.
Permit value (not a price)
Their typical permit lists $4,650 (half list more, half less)
That is the figure written on the permit form, which can be far from what you pay. What panel upgrade jobs cost in San Francisco.
Get 2 or 3 written quotes.
Permit timeline
Across San Francisco, a panel upgrade permit stays open about 77 days, from permit to final inspection
This is not how long the crew works at your home: most of it is waiting for the inspection. Ask them how many days the work takes. The permit itself is usually issued the same day. How long panel upgrade jobs take.
Track record
5 jobs in the last 12 months, down from 9 the year before
Where they work most
- 941228 jobs
- 941216 jobs
- 941345 jobs
- 941314 jobs
- 941164 jobs
Jobs by kind of work
Latest jobs
Permit values are what the contractor wrote on the permit form, not what the owner paid.
| Date | Work | ZIP | On the permit form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Panel upgradeAt 2nd floor add 34 ceiling lights and switches from the main panel run two circuits for it | 94122 | $4,800 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Panel upgradeUpgrade overhead service to 200amp and install one 200amp sub-panel reconnect the existing circuits… | 94103 | $6,000 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | Panel upgradeReplace whole floor electrical wires for kitchen bathroom dining-room bedroom lights and outlets… | 94124 | $4,500 |
| Oct 14, 2025 | Panel upgradeReplace 3 panels at ground/f hallway, each 60 amp | 94121 | $7,800 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Panel upgradeBy the insurance company request replace three main panels at the 1st floor hall way | 94121 | $7,800 |
| Aug 6, 2025 | Panel upgradeBy the insurance company request remove one fuse panel to outside hall way wit circuit breaker… | 94115 | $2,500 |
| Jul 21, 2025 | Panel upgradeInstall one set 400 amp two meters overhead service and install two 200amp sub-panel one for upper… | 94131 | not stated |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Panel upgradeUpgrade underground service from 100amp to 200amp and add one 200amp sub-panel | 94131 | $6,000 |
| Jun 2, 2025 | Panel upgradeBy the insurance request need to replace the main fuse box to 125amp main panel | 94133 | $4,000 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Panel upgradeRelocate one main panel to 2nd floor and reconnect existing circuits to it | 94122 | $3,000 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Panel upgradeRelocate unit 1518-a main panel from garage to unit and reconnect existing circuits to it | 94122 | $3,000 |
| Nov 4, 2024 | Panel upgradeReplace one 100amp main panel and remodel kitchen and bathroom at 2nd floor | 94134 | $3,000 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | Panel upgradeRemodel kitchen and run one 3/4" emt pipe from ground floor to 3rd floor and install one 50amp… | 94131 | not stated |
| Oct 3, 2024 | Panel upgradeUpgrade overhead service from 100 amp to 200amp install one 200amp sub-panel and reconnect existing… | 94112 | $6,500 |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Panel upgradeUpgrade overhead service from 100amp to 200amp and add 200amp sub-panel reconnect existing circuits… | 94116 | $4,000 |
| May 15, 2024 | Panel upgradeUpgrade overhead electrical service from 125a to 200 a add one sub-panel and reconnect existing… | 94134 | $4,000 |
| May 15, 2024 | EV chargerUpgrade overhead electrical service from 125a to 200 a add one sub-panel and reconnect existing… | 94134 | $4,000 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | Panel upgradeInstall one 200amp underground service and run 3" pipe to pg&e connect box | 94132 | $15,000 |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Panel upgradeAt unit 2 install one sub-panel and feeder from garage to this unit and remodel whole unit… | 94109 | not stated |
| Apr 8, 2024 | Panel upgradeRemodel kitchen outlets and lights also the garage add one 60amp sub-panel and feeder | 94131 | $6,000 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | Panel upgradeUpgrade overhead service from 60amp to 200amp an add one 200amp sub-panel reconnect existing… | 94124 | $5,500 |
| Feb 22, 2024 | EV chargerUpgrade overhead service from 60amp to 200amp an add one 200amp sub-panel reconnect existing… | 94124 | $5,500 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Panel upgradeUpgrade overhead service from 100amp to 200amp and add one 200amp sub-panel and reconnect existing… | 94134 | $4,000 |
| Feb 20, 2024 | Panel upgradeBy the insurance company request need to replace four new panel to meet insurance company need | 94115 | $8,900 |
| Jan 30, 2024 | Panel upgradeInstall one 50amp sub-panel and install 4 circuits and run 1/2'' emt pipes for unit wall heaters | 94133 | $6,500 |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Panel upgradeUpgrade underground electrical service from 100 amp to 200amp install one 3” pipe from the meter… | 94134 | $16,800 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | Panel upgradeUpgrade overhead service from 100 amp to 200amp add one 200 amp sub -panel and one 60amp car charger | 94116 | $5,000 |
| Nov 17, 2023 | EV chargerUpgrade overhead service from 100 amp to 200amp add one 200 amp sub -panel and one 60amp car charger | 94116 | $5,000 |
| Nov 8, 2023 | Panel upgradeUpgrade overhead service from 100amp to 200amp add one 200amp sub-panel to reconnect existing… | 94112 | $6,000 |
| Sep 25, 2023 | Panel upgradeReplace one (get rusty and damage) 200amp two meters overhead service and two main panel reconnect… | 94122 | $6,000 |
| Sep 21, 2023 | Panel upgradeInstall one 60 amp house meter and sub-panel connect circuit back to this panel | 94122 | $3,200 |
| Sep 8, 2023 | Panel upgradeBy the insurance company request need replace three main panel for 2533 balboa, 2535 balboa and… | 94121 | $3,000 |
| Aug 6, 2023 | Panel upgradeUpgrade underground service from 100amp to 200 amp and add one 200amp sub-panel reconnect power to… | 94115 | $35,000 |
| Jun 30, 2023 | Panel upgradeNetwork wiring for 12 locations back to main patch panel cat6 cable wiring for 10 cameras | 94116 | not stated |
| Jun 29, 2023 | Panel upgradeNetwork wiring for 12 locations back to main patch panel cat6 cable wiring for 10 cameras | 94111 | not stated |
| May 24, 2023 | Panel upgradeUpgrade overhead service from 100 amp to200amp and add two sub-panel reconnect existing circuits | 94122 | $4,000 |
| May 19, 2023 | Panel upgradeUpgrade overhead service from 100 amp two meters to 200amp two meters and replace two sub-panel | 94122 | $4,000 |
| May 5, 2023 | Panel upgradeAdd one 50 amp sub-panel at 2nd floor hall way and add two circuits for outlets one circuit for… | 94121 | $3,000 |
| Feb 21, 2023 | Panel upgradeUpgrade overhead service from 200amp 7meters to 400amp 7 meters (5-70amp for 5 units 1- 60amp for… | 94103 | $15,000 |
| Jan 4, 2023 | Panel upgradeAdd one house meter and house panel reconnect common area circuits to this panel also add one… | 94121 | $3,000 |
What to ask before you hire
About James' Electric Company
- Ask what the warranty covers and for how long, in writing.
Worth asking any panel upgrade electrician
- Can you show me proof of liability insurance and your bond?
- What size panel, and does the utility need to change the service to my house?
- Who arranges the power shutoff with the utility?
- Who pulls the permit, and who meets the inspector?
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