Lakewood Electrical Company handles electrical work for homes and businesses throughout Lakewood and the surrounding Los Angeles County communities. Repairs, panel upgrades, new wiring, code-compliant circuits - whatever the job calls for, we scope it on the call and get it scheduled. We are available every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Call (562) 664-7998 for a quote.
Every home's wiring tells a different story, and the symptoms are usually the first clue. A light that flickers when nothing else is running, an outlet that stopped working, a breaker that trips every time the microwave runs, a faint burning smell near a switch plate - none of these are things to wait on.
When you call, we talk through what you are seeing before anything is scheduled. That conversation helps us understand whether the fault is likely at the outlet, the breaker, or somewhere upstream in the circuit. A visit covers a full diagnostic: we trace the problem, check the relevant wiring, and confirm the fix before we start. Where a fault involves arc-fault or ground-fault protection, we test and replace the appropriate AFCI or GFCI breaker or outlet as part of the same visit. Grounding and bonding issues, which can cause strange behavior across multiple circuits, get checked as well.
Clear communication from the first call to the final test is how every job runs here. We find it. We fix it. We test it.
For homeowners and property managers alike, a panel that cannot keep up with modern electrical demand is one of the most common reasons to call. Older homes in the area may still have fuse boxes or 100-amp service panels that were sized for a fraction of what a modern household draws. When circuits are overloaded, breakers trip repeatedly, or there simply is not room to add the circuits a home needs, a panel upgrade is the right move.
A 200-amp service upgrade gives a home the capacity to run major appliances, add dedicated circuits, and support EV charging without constantly tripping the existing panel. Where the main panel is already full, a subpanel installation can extend capacity to a garage, workshop, or addition. Service-entrance and meter upgrades are handled as part of the overall scope when the utility connection needs to match the new panel size.
Before any panel work starts, we run load calculations to confirm what the service actually needs to carry. That step also tells us whether the existing wiring can support new circuits or whether any upstream work is needed first.
A flickering light and a full rewire start the same way: a look at what is there and a clear plan for what needs to change. Whether the job is a single outlet or a whole-house project, the work follows the same standard from the first wire to the last connection.
New outlet installation covers standard receptacles, GFCI outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor areas where ground-fault protection is required, and AFCI outlets where arc-fault protection applies. USB outlets, dimmer switches, and smart switch replacements are straightforward jobs that make a real difference in how a space functions. If a switch or outlet is not working, we diagnose the cause rather than just swapping the device.
Recessed lighting installation, pendant fixtures, under-cabinet lighting, and ceiling light replacements are common indoor jobs. Outside, security lights, motion sensor lights, and landscape lighting all run on dedicated circuits sized for the load. LED fixtures are standard across most of these jobs because of the long-term reduction in energy draw. We handle the wiring, the fixture mounting, and the switch or dimmer that controls it.
A ceiling fan installation involves more than swapping a fixture. The electrical box in the ceiling has to be rated for a fan's weight and movement, the wiring has to support the fan and light kit separately if the customer wants independent control, and the switch or remote has to match. We confirm all of that before the fan goes up.
Older homes with knob-and-tube wiring, aluminum branch-circuit wiring, or wiring that has simply deteriorated over decades need more than spot repairs. A whole-home rewire replaces the branch circuits throughout the house with modern, code-compliant wiring. Knob-and-tube replacement and aluminum-wiring remediation are handled as part of the same project scope when the conditions call for it. The result is wiring done properly, start to finish. Call and we'll get you back to full power.
A dedicated circuit means one circuit in the panel feeds one device or appliance, and nothing else shares it. That matters because high-draw appliances - electric dryers, ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers - pull more current than a shared circuit can reliably carry. When they share a circuit, breakers trip, appliances run inefficiently, and the wiring takes more stress than it should.
Common dedicated circuit jobs include dryer outlets, range circuits, refrigerator circuits, dishwasher circuits, and 240-volt outlet installation for equipment that requires it. The electrical supply circuit for an air conditioning unit is another job in this category - we run the circuit and the disconnect, and confirm the panel can carry the added load.
Before any new circuit is added, we check panel capacity. If the panel is already at its limit, that conversation happens on the call so the customer knows what the full scope involves.
You shouldn't have to chase an electrician for answers, and with a local company, a question about the work gets a straight answer. Southern California's electrical picture is different from most of the country. EV adoption in the LA area leads the nation. Rooftop solar is widespread across Los Angeles County. And wildfire-season public-safety power shutoffs have made battery backup a real concern for homeowners who cannot afford to lose power for days at a time. The services below reflect what Lakewood homes and businesses actually need.
A Level 2 home EV charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit and charges most electric vehicles overnight rather than over several days. For homes in Lakewood with one or more EVs in the garage or driveway, the installation involves a panel check to confirm available capacity, a dedicated circuit run from the panel to the charging location, and either a hardwired charger or a NEMA 14-50 outlet depending on the charger the customer is using. If the panel needs additional capacity first, we handle that as part of the same project.
We handle the electrical side of solar and battery backup installations: the wiring, circuits, and panel connections that tie a solar or battery system into the home's electrical supply. For battery backup, that includes the transfer switch and the circuits that feed the loads the customer wants to protect during an outage. We do not install or service solar panels, inverters, or the battery units themselves - those stay with the solar contractor. Our scope is the electrical infrastructure that makes the system work safely and correctly.
A panel-mounted surge protector covers every circuit in the home from a single device installed at the main panel. In a dense urban area like greater Los Angeles, grid fluctuations, utility switching events, and nearby lightning strikes can send voltage spikes through the lines that damage electronics, appliances, and HVAC supply equipment. Whole-home surge protection catches those spikes before they reach anything plugged in. The installation is straightforward and covers the entire home rather than just the outlets where power strips are plugged in. We'll find the fault and fix it right.
We give honest recommendations on repairs, never an upsell - that applies to surge protection and every other service on this page.
For homeowners and property managers alike, the process is the same: a price on the call, the scope confirmed before anything starts, and the work done to the standard the job requires. Commercial electrical work follows the same approach. Panel upgrades for commercial buildings, wiring for new tenant spaces, outlet and lighting installation for retail or office environments - these are jobs we handle for business owners and property managers throughout the area.
Landlords and property managers with multi-unit buildings or rental properties call for the same range of work as homeowners: outlets that stopped working, panels that need upgrading, lighting that needs replacing. A straightforward choice for homeowners and property managers, the process does not change based on who owns the property. Call us and the rest is handled.
An electrical safety inspection covers the condition of the panel, the branch-circuit wiring, outlets and switches, grounding and bonding, and GFCI and AFCI protection throughout the home. The inspection identifies what is working correctly, what has deteriorated, and what needs attention.
Home buyers who want to know the condition of a system before closing, landlords preparing a property for a new tenancy, and homeowners with older wiring who have not had a professional look at the system in years are the most common callers for this service. The inspection produces a clear picture of what is there - not a sales pitch for work that is not needed.
Pricing varies by the scope of the job, and the only way to give an accurate figure is to understand what the job actually involves. When you call, we ask enough questions to give you a real number before anything is scheduled. Panel upgrades, rewiring projects, EV charger installations, and basic repairs all have different variables, and the price reflects what your specific job requires. You can ask what the quote covers and get a straight answer.
A figure before anything starts. Flexible timing. Safe wiring.
We work throughout Lakewood and the communities around it. If you are in Long Beach, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Norwalk, Paramount, Signal Hill, or Compton, the same service applies. Los Angeles County covers a wide stretch of Southern California, and we take calls from across the area. Give us a call and we will get the power back on.
Yes. We work with homeowners, landlords, property managers, and commercial clients throughout Lakewood and the surrounding Los Angeles County area. The scope covers everything from a single tripped breaker to a full panel upgrade or tenant buildout wiring.
Call (562) 664-7998 and we will talk through what you are seeing.
That conversation helps us understand the scope before anything is scheduled, and we give you a price on the call so you know what the work involves before we come out.
We ask about the symptom or the job: what is happening, where in the home or building it is occurring, and whether there is a panel or wiring history we should know about. Most jobs can be quoted after a short conversation, and the price is confirmed before we schedule.
We are available every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, including weekends. Short-notice calls are handled when the schedule allows, so it is worth calling to ask what is open.
Yes. We are available every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM, which gives most customers a window that fits around a standard workday. When you call, we confirm what is available and find a time that works.
The price covers the diagnostic, the repair or installation work, and a final test before we leave. If the job turns out to involve more than what was discussed on the call, we talk through the additional scope and confirm the updated price before proceeding.
The price we give on the call is based on what you describe, and it is confirmed when we see the job. If the scope changes once we are on site, we explain why and confirm the revised figure before any additional work begins.
Clear access to the panel and the areas where the work will happen. If the job involves outlets or switches, move furniture or items stored in front of them. We will let you know on the call if there is anything specific the job requires.
We confirm the appointment, talk through what the job involves, and give you a price. On the day of the visit, we carry out the work, test everything before we leave, and let you know what was done and what, if anything, needs follow-up.
Yes. Landlords and property managers with multi-unit buildings or rental properties call for the same range of work as homeowners. The process is the same: a price on the call, the scope confirmed before anything starts, and the work done to the standard the job requires.
Call (562) 664-7998 and ask about the address.
We will let you know on the call whether any travel charge applies and what the full price for the job looks like before anything is scheduled.
Lakewood Electrical Company is available every day from 6:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Call (562) 664-7998 and we will talk through what you are seeing, give you a price, and get the work scheduled.
Clear communication from the first call to the final test is the standard on every job.
Every electrical job we handle starts the same way: a conversation on the phone, a clear price, and a confirmed scope before anything is scheduled. The table below covers the full range of work we do in Lakewood and the surrounding area. Use it to find the service that fits your situation, then call for a quote and we will tell you exactly what the job involves.
| Type of Work | Scope of Work | When You Need It | What to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | New circuit runs, Rough-in for additions and remodels, Aluminum wiring remediation | Remodels, additions, and older homes where original wiring has reached the end of its service life | Aluminum branch-circuit wiring from the postwar era is common in parts of Lakewood. Remediation involves treating or replacing connections at every device and fixture on the affected circuits. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | Panel and breaker review, Grounding and bonding check, Arc-fault and ground-fault coverage audit | Home purchases, rental property turnovers, and properties with older wiring | The inspection gives you a written picture of what is working, what needs attention, and what can wait. It is not a sales call. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | Fan wiring, Rated box installation, Circuit load confirmation | Rooms with an existing light fixture or a new ceiling box needed | If there is no box rated for a fan already in place, we install one before the fan goes up. The circuit is confirmed for the load before we finish. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | Circuit diagnostics, Fault tracing, GFCI and AFCI checks, Outlet and fixture testing | Any home or property with unexplained power loss, flickering, or tripping breakers | We work from the symptom back to the source before recommending any repair, so nothing is replaced until we know what caused the problem. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | Electric range and dryer circuits, Refrigerator and dishwasher runs, Workshop and garage circuits | Any appliance that draws enough load to cause problems on a shared circuit | Sharing a circuit with a high-draw appliance causes nuisance trips and can shorten the life of the appliance. A dedicated run solves both issues. |
| Lighting Installation | Recessed and LED fixtures, Exterior and security lighting, Landscape lighting runs | Homeowners upgrading interior lighting or adding outdoor coverage for security and curb appeal | Outdoor lighting in Lakewood gets year-round use. A well-placed exterior fixture adds both security and practical value without a major project. |
| Electrical Panel Upgrades | 100-amp to 200-amp service upgrades, Subpanel installation, Load calculations, Service-entrance work | Homes adding EV chargers, major appliances, or running out of breaker slots | A load calculation tells us whether an upgrade is actually needed or whether a circuit rearrangement will do the job. We confirm the scope before quoting. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | Panel-mounted surge device, Grounding and bonding confirmation, Protection for all circuits | Electronics-heavy households in areas with frequent grid switching or utility fluctuations | A single panel-mounted protector covers every circuit in the home. It is a straightforward upgrade that goes into service as soon as installation is complete. |
| Hot-Tub Circuits | Dedicated 240-volt circuit, Disconnect installation, GFCI protection at the panel | Homeowners installing a portable or in-ground spa | Hot-tub wiring requires a dedicated run, a weatherproof disconnect within sight of the unit, and GFCI protection. The scope is confirmed on the call before anything is scheduled. |
| Standby Battery for Outages | Electrical infrastructure prep, Dedicated circuit and panel readiness, Connection wiring for battery storage | Southern California homeowners preparing for utility shutoffs or grid instability | We handle the electrical side of battery backup: panel readiness, the dedicated circuit, and the wiring connection. Equipment selection and installation are handled by the battery supplier. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | Breaker replacement, Fuse panel service, Arc-fault and ground-fault breaker checks | Homes where a breaker will not reset or trips repeatedly on the same circuit | A breaker that fails to hold is sometimes a sign of a wiring fault rather than a bad breaker. We confirm the cause before swapping the part. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI and AFCI outlet upgrades, Switch replacement, USB and specialty outlet installation | Kitchens, bathrooms, and older homes missing required protection | Lakewood's older housing stock often lacks GFCI protection at kitchens and bathrooms. Bringing those locations up to current code is one of the most common jobs we handle here. |
| EV Charger Installation | 240-volt dedicated circuit, Panel capacity check, Charger outlet or hardwired connection | Homeowners adding Level 2 charging for any electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle | EV adoption across Los Angeles County is among the highest in the country. If the panel needs an upgrade to carry the charger load, we handle that as part of the same project. |
| Older-Home Rewiring | Whole-home rewire, Knob-and-tube removal, Panel capacity review | Properties with original wiring that has not been updated since construction | A full rewire is scoped in stages. We confirm what is in the walls before committing to a method, because the routing is not always what the original plans show. |
Call (562) 664-7998 and we will talk through what you are dealing with, give you a clear price, and get you on the schedule.
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