Los Angeles Licensed Master Electrician, CSLB C-10 #1087462 - NFPA Certified Electrical Inspector #CEI-4821 - ICC REI #5028-R - EVITP EV Charger Certified #EV-20847 - 24/7 Emergency Service - Se habla Espanol
4.9/5 stars from 1,423 verified LA clients. 3,500+ electrical jobs completed since 2011 - from South Gate to Pasadena and every community in between.
Owner and Master Electrician, CSLB C-10 #1087462
James D. Whitfield has served Los Angeles homeowners, landlords, and businesses as a licensed Master Electrician since 2011. Holder of CSLB C-10 Electrical Contractor License #1087462, verified at cslb.ca.gov, his team of 18 licensed electricians has completed 3,500+ projects across 40 LA communities, from basic outlet work to full 200-amp panel upgrades and EV charging station buildouts.
James is a NFPA Certified Electrical Inspector #CEI-4821 and ICC Residential Electrical Inspector #5028-R. His crews are EVITP-certified for EV charging installations, qualifying clients for LADWP rebates of $500-$1,000. All work is pulled with LADBS permits and inspected to NEC 2020 code as adopted by the City of Los Angeles in 2023. Se habla Espanol.
James maintains an OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification and requires all field technicians to carry up-to-date OSHA cards. Every job site is run to NFPA 70E arc-flash safety standards.
100% permit approval rate on all LA electrical projects. 3,500+ jobs completed across Los Angeles County since 2011, from panel upgrades to EV charger installations across 40 communities.
$2,500-$4,500 is the typical cost to upgrade from 100A to 200A electrical service in Los Angeles (CSLB 2024). Includes new panel, breakers, LADBS permit, and final inspection coordination. Older LA homes in Silver Lake, Echo Park, and Highland Park with 60A service often require $3,500-$5,500 due to additional entry work. 200A is now the minimum for new LA construction under the 2020 Building Code.
$1,500-$3,500 per 1,000 sq ft is the typical full home rewiring cost in Los Angeles (CSLB estimate). Homes with original knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring are fire hazards and insurance liabilities. Our licensed crew replaces all wiring to NEC 2020 standards, installs AFCI protection in all bedrooms, and coordinates LADBS inspection sign-off. All rewiring projects carry a full LADBS permit and final inspection.
$400-$1,200 is the typical Level 2 EV charger installation cost in LA, before LADWP rebates of $500-$1,000. Our EVITP-certified crew installs Level 2 (240V) EVSE at homes and small businesses, handles LADBS permits, and submits all LADWP rebate paperwork. A 30% federal tax credit up to $1,000 is also available under IRS Form 8911. California Title 24 (2022) requires new single-family homes to be EV-ready.
$300-$800 is the typical range for professional lighting installation in Los Angeles homes. We install recessed LED lighting, under-cabinet lighting, dimmer switches, smart home lighting controls, and exterior security lighting. LED upgrades reduce energy use by up to 75% vs. incandescent (DOE). LADWP offers rebates for qualifying LED retrofits through their Residential Energy Efficiency Program.
$200-$500 is the typical circuit breaker repair or replacement cost in Los Angeles. A frequently tripping breaker indicates overload, a failing breaker, or a wiring fault - all require immediate diagnosis. Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco breakers are known fire hazards still found in many LA homes built before 1990; replacement is strongly recommended. We diagnose, replace, and test to NEC 2020 standards.
$150-$300 is the typical cost per outlet or switch installation by a licensed LA electrician. We install standard, GFCI, AFCI, USB-C, and smart outlets throughout Los Angeles homes and businesses. NEC 2020 requires GFCI outlets within 6 feet of all water sources and AFCI protection in all living areas. All outlet work is permitted as required by LADBS for new circuit additions.
30% of US house fires are caused by electrical failure, making regular inspections essential (USFA). Our NFPA Certified Electrical Inspector conducts full panel, wiring, grounding, GFCI, and AFCI inspections for $100-$200. Older LA neighborhoods - Leimert Park, Boyle Heights, Highland Park - frequently have outdated 60A panels and ungrounded circuits. We provide a written report accepted by real estate agents and insurance companies.
60-minute average response time for emergency electrical calls across all 40 LA communities we serve, 24/7/365. We handle sparking outlets, dead panels, tripped main breakers, storm damage, and complete power loss events. Our live dispatch is staffed every hour and never routes to voicemail. Coverage spans the I-10 corridor from Downtown LA to Santa Monica and the I-405 from Long Beach to Burbank.
1,423 verified reviews across LA. Silver Lake, Culver City, Pasadena, Long Beach, and all 40 communities we serve.
"James and his crew upgraded our Silver Lake home from 100A to 200A service. They pulled the LADBS permit the same day I called and had the new panel installed and inspected within 2 days. Total was $3,800 including permit fees. Clean work, no mess, and the inspector passed it first try."
"We needed full rewiring on our 1958 Culver City house - the knob-and-tube was a fire hazard. LA Electrician gave us a detailed written scope, pulled all LADBS permits, and rewired the entire house in 5 days for $6,200. Insurance was satisfied and we passed the LADBS inspection on the first try."
"Had a Level 2 EV charger installed at my Pasadena home. James was EVITP certified and handled everything including the LADWP rebate paperwork. Installation took about 3 hours and cost $950. The LADWP rebate brought the net cost down to under $100. Excellent service and very professional."
Common questions from LA homeowners about panel upgrades, permits, EV chargers, and electrical safety.
$2,500-$4,500 is the typical cost to upgrade from 100A to 200A electrical service in Los Angeles (CSLB 2024). This includes the new panel, all breakers, the LADBS permit, and final inspection coordination. Older homes with 60A service in Silver Lake, Echo Park, or Highland Park may run $3,500-$5,500 due to additional meter socket and service entry work required. We provide free on-site assessments and written quotes before any work begins.
3-7 days is the typical timeline for full home rewiring in a standard Los Angeles residence. A 1,500 sq ft home typically takes 3-4 days. Larger homes, two-story layouts, or homes with concrete or masonry walls may require 5-7 days. All rewiring projects are done with LADBS permits, and a LADBS inspector conducts a final inspection before job closeout. Copper wiring lasts 40+ years when properly installed to NEC standards.
100% of electrical panel upgrades, new circuits, and major wiring work in Los Angeles require a permit from the Los Angeles Department of Building Safety (LADBS). Unpermitted electrical work can result in fines of $500-$5,000, failed home sales, and insurance claim denial. We handle all LADBS permit applications and final inspection scheduling as part of every project, at no additional management fee.
200 amps is the modern standard for Los Angeles home electrical service and has been required for all new LA construction since 2020 (LA Building Code). A 100A panel supports roughly 20,000 watts of simultaneous load - adequate for older homes but insufficient for Level 2 EV chargers (7,200W), heat pumps, or full appliance sets. Upgrading to 200A eliminates tripping, supports EV charging, and is required to comply with California Title 24 (2022) EV-ready standards.
25-40 years is the typical lifespan of a residential electrical panel (NFPA). Key signs it is time to upgrade: breakers trip frequently, the panel uses fuses instead of breakers, you are adding an EV charger or major appliance, the panel is a Federal Pacific or Zinsco brand (known fire hazards), or you are permitted for a home addition. An inspection ($100-$200) from a NFPA Certified Electrical Inspector can confirm the panel's safety and remaining capacity before you invest in upgrades.
Every 10 years is the recommended electrical safety inspection interval for homes over 40 years old (NFPA). Older LA neighborhoods such as Silver Lake, Echo Park, Highland Park, Boyle Heights, and Leimert Park commonly have 60A panels, ungrounded two-prong outlets, and knob-and-tube wiring that no longer meet NEC 2020. 30% of US house fires are caused by electrical failure (USFA), making regular inspections a critical safety and insurance measure.
24/7/365 emergency electrical service is available across all 40 LA communities with a 60-minute average response time. We handle sparking outlets, complete power loss, tripped main breakers, and storm damage every hour of every day including holidays. Our live dispatch is never routed to voicemail. Coverage includes the I-10 corridor from Downtown Los Angeles to Santa Monica and the I-405 corridor from Long Beach to Burbank. Call (310) 788-4250 any time.
$500-$1,000 rebate is available from LADWP for Level 2 EV charger installation at qualifying Los Angeles homes and businesses. A 30% federal tax credit up to $1,000 is available under IRS Form 8911. Combined, most LA homeowners recover $800-$1,800 of their $400-$1,200 installation cost. We handle all LADWP rebate applications and provide IRS Form 8911 documentation with every EV charger installation.
CSLB C-10 License is required for all electrical contractor work in California (Business and Professions Code Section 7058). Unlicensed electrical work is illegal, cannot be permitted or inspected, and voids homeowners insurance on any related claims. Always verify your electrician's C-10 license is Active at cslb.ca.gov before signing any contract or authorization to proceed.
Serving 40 communities across Los Angeles County. CSLB C-10 #1087462. 60-minute emergency response. (310) 788-4250.
CSLB C-10 #1087462. 60-minute emergency response across all 40 LA communities. Free on-site estimate. 100% permit-compliant. Direct LADWP rebate processing for EV chargers. Se habla Espanol.