Remus Electric has been the electrician Lakewood homeowners and businesses call first since 2008. Eighteen years in, we are still the same locally owned crew that started here, still showing up on time, still doing the work right. Real electricians. Real pricing. Real fast response. Whether you need a tripped breaker reset, a full panel upgrade, or a new EV charger circuit installed before the weekend, we are ready to help. Call us and we'll walk you through the fix.
Seeing flickering lights or a warm outlet? Those are the kinds of calls we get every day, and they are exactly what we are built to handle. For homeowners, we cover the full range of residential electrical work: troubleshooting and diagnostics, outlet and switch installation, ceiling fan wiring, indoor and outdoor lighting, dedicated circuits for major appliances, and general wiring repairs. We install GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, and garages, and AFCI breakers where code requires them, which keeps your home safer and keeps inspectors satisfied.
For property managers, landlords, and business owners, we handle commercial electrical repair and installation across office spaces, retail units, and multi-tenant buildings. That includes tenant improvement wiring, panel work for new build-outs, 240-volt circuit installation, and dedicated circuits for commercial equipment. Work performed by licensed electricians on every job, residential or commercial, large or small. We're ready to get your circuits working again.
The hardest part of an electrical problem is knowing when to call, and the answer is usually sooner than you think. A breaker that keeps tripping, an outlet that stopped working, or lights that flicker without explanation are all signs that something in the system needs attention. We diagnose the problem at the source, not just reset it and move on.
When the issue goes deeper than a single circuit, we handle panel work from start to finish. That means 200-amp service upgrades, subpanel installation, load calculations for homes with growing electrical demands, and service-entrance upgrades where the utility connection itself needs to be brought up to current standards. Los Angeles County permits and utility requirements shape how this work gets done, and we know the process well. We install arc-fault and ground-fault breakers as part of panel upgrades and replacements, keeping the finished work in line with current code. We take pride in the electrical work we leave behind, and panel upgrades are no exception. Call us and the rest is on our crew.
Eighteen years of electrical work in one area teaches you things no classroom covers. We have worked in homes built in the 1940s with wiring that has not been touched since, and in brand-new construction where the panel is already undersized for what the homeowner wants to run. That range of experience matters when a problem does not fit a simple diagnosis.
Lakewood has a large share of mid-century homes, many built during the postwar boom of the 1950s and 1960s. Knob-and-tube wiring, aluminum branch circuits, and two-prong ungrounded outlets are still common in this housing stock. These are not just inconveniences. Knob-and-tube systems were not designed for modern electrical loads, and aluminum wiring connections can loosen over time and create heat at the junction. We replace both, bringing the affected circuits up to current standards with copper wiring and proper grounding.
Whole-home and partial rewiring is available when a property needs a more complete update. For homeowners buying or selling, or for landlords responding to an insurance request, we also conduct electrical safety inspections that document the condition of the system and flag anything that needs attention. Grounding, bonding, and whole-home surge protection round out the safety picture for homes where the wiring has been updated but the protection has not caught up. We're ready to get your circuits working again.
Every job we complete is done to meet current electrical code, not just to pass a visual inspection. That matters for a few reasons. Code-compliant wiring protects your home and the people in it. It keeps your insurance valid. And it means the work holds up when a permit inspection happens or when you sell the property down the road.
We do not cut corners to get a job done faster. If the right way to run a circuit means opening a wall or pulling a permit, we do it. We will always tell you what the job involves before we start, so there are no surprises when the work is done.
Choosing the right electrical fix is easier than it sounds, especially when you have someone who can walk you through the options. For lighting, we install recessed and LED fixtures throughout the home, wire ceiling fans in new locations or replace existing ones, and set up outdoor and security lighting including motion sensor fixtures. These upgrades make a real difference in how a space looks and feels, and they are straightforward jobs for a crew that does them regularly.
EV charger installation is one of the most common requests we get in the Los Angeles area, and for good reason. Electric vehicle ownership across Los Angeles County has grown steadily, and a Level 2 home charger requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit and, in many cases, a panel capacity check before installation. We handle the circuit, the breaker, and the panel work so the charger runs safely and at full speed.
For backup power, we wire standby generator hookups and install transfer switches that connect a generator to your home's electrical system cleanly and safely. We also install whole-home surge protection at the panel level, which guards your appliances and electronics against voltage spikes from the grid. A workmanship guarantee on every wiring job means you can count on the installation to hold. Call us and we'll walk you through the fix.
We know schedules shift, so we keep booking flexible, including same-day availability when the situation calls for it. We've wired and repaired homes all over this area, and our service footprint covers Lakewood and the communities around it throughout Los Angeles County.
We regularly serve:
If you are in or near any of these communities and need an electrician, give us a call. We can usually get someone out the same day for urgent work, and we will always work around your schedule when timing is flexible.
Ready to get the power sorted? Here is how working with us goes:
No guesswork. No shortcuts. No surprise charges.
We want you to feel confident about what you are spending before you spend it. If the job turns out to be more involved than expected, we tell you before we proceed, not after. Call (562) 664-7998 to get a quote on your next electrical project.
Since 2008, we have handled electrical work across every kind of job this area produces. Small repairs, full panel replacements, complete rewires of older homes, and renovation electrical for kitchens, bathrooms, home additions, and garage conversions. We know what it takes to wire a remodel correctly, which means running the right circuits, pulling the right permits, and making sure the panel has the capacity to handle what you are adding.
Kitchen and bathroom remodels often require new dedicated circuits for appliances, updated GFCI protection, and sometimes a subpanel if the existing panel is already at capacity. Home additions need their own circuits, sometimes their own subpanel, and always a load calculation to confirm the main service can carry the new demand. We handle all of it, from the permit application to the final inspection.
Eighteen years in one place means we have seen what happens when electrical work is done right and when it is not. We have rewired homes where previous work created problems that took years to show up. We do not want to be the crew that causes that kind of headache for the next electrician. So we do it right the first time, every time.
We have been working in Lakewood and the surrounding communities since 2008, so yes, we know the area well. That familiarity helps us get to jobs efficiently and also means we understand the housing stock here, including the mid-century homes that make up a large part of the neighborhood.
We give you a clear quote before any work begins, and that price does not change unless the scope of the job changes. If something unexpected comes up during the work, we stop and talk to you before we proceed. There are no fees added after the fact that were not discussed upfront.
We stand behind our work with a workmanship guarantee on every wiring job. If something is not right, call us and we will come back and make it right. That commitment is part of how we have kept customers coming back across Lakewood for 18 years.
Lakewood has a large share of homes built during the postwar boom of the 1950s and 1960s, and we have worked in most of them at some point. Knob-and-tube wiring, aluminum branch circuits, and two-prong ungrounded outlets are common in this housing stock, and we know how to assess and address all of them safely and to current code.
Our service area covers Lakewood and the surrounding communities throughout Los Angeles County. We regularly work in Long Beach, Bellflower, Cerritos, Downey, Norwalk, Paramount, Compton, Signal Hill, and Carson. If you are nearby and not sure whether we cover your area, call us and we will confirm.
The people who show up are working electricians, not subcontractors pulled from a list. Work is performed by licensed electricians on every job, residential or commercial. You can expect the same standard of work regardless of which job or which crew member is on-site.
We pull the permits required for the job and coordinate inspections so the work is documented and signed off correctly. Every job is done to meet current electrical code, not just to pass a visual check. Code-compliant work protects your home, keeps your insurance valid, and holds up when you sell the property.
Yes. We treat the property as if it were our own, which means cleaning up after ourselves and being careful around finished surfaces, flooring, and cabinetry. If a repair or installation requires opening a wall, we discuss that with you beforehand and take care with how we work in the space.
Often, yes. If you have a list of things you want looked at or repaired, let us know when you call so we can plan the visit accordingly. Combining work into a single trip is more efficient for everyone, and we will give you a clear quote covering everything before we start.
When you need an electrician in Lakewood or anywhere nearby, Remus Electric is ready to take your call. Same-day service when it is available, flexible scheduling when it is not, and a crew that shows up prepared to solve the problem. Real electricians. Real pricing. Real fast response.
Call (562) 664-7998 to schedule your service or get a quote. We are available for emergencies around the clock, and we will always be straight with you about what the job involves and what it will cost.
We handle the full range of electrical work for Lakewood homes and businesses, from a single tripped breaker to a complete service upgrade. Every job is handled by licensed electricians who show up ready to assess, explain, and get to work. The table below covers what each service includes, who it is best suited for, and a practical note to help you plan. Call us for a quote on any of it.
| Electrical Service | What's Included | When You Need It | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar & Battery Backup | solar system electrical tie-in, battery backup wiring, panel and service-entrance connections, permit-ready installation | homeowners adding solar or battery storage and needing the electrical infrastructure handled correctly | California utility costs and public-safety power shutoffs during fire season have made battery backup a practical consideration for many households here. We handle the wiring side. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | new circuit runs, remodel and addition wiring, permit-ready installations, code-compliant wiring | renovation projects, home additions, and basement or garage conversions | We coordinate with other trades on active remodel jobs and make sure the electrical work passes inspection the first time. |
| Hot-Tub Circuits | dedicated 240V circuit, GFCI disconnect installation, load and panel capacity check, permit-ready wiring | homeowners installing a new hot tub or spa and needing the electrical supply run correctly | Hot-tub wiring requires a dedicated circuit, a GFCI-protected disconnect, and a permit in most jurisdictions. We handle all of it. |
| Standby Battery for Outages | battery backup system wiring, transfer switch installation, critical circuit selection, panel integration | households that want to keep essential loads running during a grid outage or public-safety shutoff | Wildfire-season power shutoffs are a real concern in Southern California. We handle the electrical side of battery standby systems so the right circuits stay live when the grid goes down. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI outlets, USB outlets, dimmer switches, weatherproof exterior receptacles | homeowners updating kitchens, bathrooms, patios, or home offices | GFCI protection is required by code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas. We bring everything up to current standards. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | refrigerator and dishwasher circuits, home office and workshop circuits, dryer and range circuits, EV charger circuit prep | homeowners adding a major appliance or workshop equipment that needs its own line | Running a dedicated circuit protects the appliance and prevents nuisance tripping on shared circuits. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | new fan installation, fan replacement, junction box addition, separate light kit switch wiring | Southern California homes looking to improve air circulation and reduce cooling costs | If there is no existing junction box rated for a fan, we add one. The job is straightforward and makes a real difference in comfort. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | panel-level surge device installation, protection for all circuits, coverage for EV chargers and smart-home equipment, single-visit installation | any home with sensitive electronics, EV charging equipment, or smart-home devices | One device installed at the panel protects every circuit in the house, not just the outlets where a power strip is plugged in. |
| Older-Home Rewiring | knob-and-tube replacement, aluminum wiring remediation, whole-home rewiring, grounding and bonding updates | Lakewood homes built in the 1950s and 1960s that have never had a wiring update | Outdated wiring carries real safety and insurance implications. We handle everything from targeted repairs to complete rewires. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades | 200-amp service upgrades, full panel replacements, subpanel installation, load calculations | homes adding EV chargers, solar, or major appliances that exceed the current panel capacity | Many Lakewood homes were built with 100-amp panels. A service upgrade is often the first step before adding any significant new load. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | buyer and seller inspections, landlord compliance checks, failed-inspection repairs, smoke and CO detector installation | buyers, sellers, landlords, and anyone who wants to know the current condition of their system | A clean inspection report protects your investment and gives you a clear picture of what, if anything, needs attention. |
| Lighting Installation | recessed and ceiling fixtures, under-cabinet lighting, security and motion lights, landscape lighting | homeowners improving interior comfort or exterior security | Exterior lighting is a practical upgrade across Los Angeles County for both security and curb appeal on residential and commercial properties. |
| EV Charger Installation | Level 2 home charger installation, dedicated circuit and panel check, permit and inspection handling, all major charger brands including Tesla | Lakewood homeowners with an electric vehicle who want faster, safer home charging | Los Angeles County has one of the highest EV concentrations in the country. If the panel needs an upgrade to support the charger load, we handle that in the same project. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | breaker replacement, fuse box repairs, breaker that will not reset, circuit fault diagnosis | homes where a breaker trips repeatedly or a fuse keeps blowing | A breaker that trips repeatedly usually points to an overloaded or faulted circuit, not just a bad breaker. We find the cause before replacing parts. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | dead outlets, tripping breakers, flickering lights, burning smells or sparking | any homeowner or tenant dealing with an active electrical problem | We run a proper diagnostic to find the source, not just the symptom, before any repair work starts. |
How do I know if my panel needs an upgrade?
Common signs include breakers that trip often, a fuse box that has never been replaced, lights that dim when an appliance kicks on, or a panel that feels warm to the touch. If you are planning to add an EV charger, solar system, or major appliance, a load calculation is the right first step. We assess the current panel, run the numbers, and tell you honestly whether an upgrade is needed and what it involves.
What causes a breaker to trip repeatedly?
A breaker that keeps tripping is usually responding to an overloaded circuit, a short somewhere in the wiring, or a ground fault. Resetting it without finding the cause can overheat wiring over time. We run a diagnostic to identify what is overloading or faulting the circuit before recommending any repair.
Is the electrical work permitted and inspected?
Yes. Any job that requires a permit, including panel upgrades, new circuit installations, EV charger hookups, and rewiring projects, is pulled and inspected to code. Work performed by licensed electricians is what you get on every call, and we make sure the job passes inspection the first time.
Same-Day and Emergency Availability
Electrical problems do not always happen at a convenient time. We keep same-day appointments available for repairs that cannot wait and offer after-hours availability when the situation calls for it.
How do I know if my older Lakewood home needs rewiring?
Homes built in the 1950s and 1960s may still have knob-and-tube wiring or aluminum branch circuits that were never updated. Warning signs include frequently tripping breakers, outlets that do not work, lights that flicker without an obvious cause, or a home that has never had a wiring inspection. An electrical safety inspection gives you a clear picture of what is in the walls and whether it needs attention.
What are the electrical requirements for a home EV charger?
A Level 2 home charger typically requires a dedicated 240-volt, 50-amp circuit run from the panel to the charging location. We check your panel capacity first, run the circuit, mount the charger, and handle the permit and inspection. If the panel needs an upgrade to support the added load, we take care of that as part of the same project.
What do flickering or dimming lights usually mean?
Occasional flickering when a large appliance starts up can be normal, but persistent flickering, lights that dim across multiple rooms, or flickering that comes with a buzzing sound usually points to a loose connection, an overloaded circuit, or a wiring issue that needs a closer look. It is worth a call rather than something to watch and wait on.
Upfront Quotes With No Surprise Fees
We tell you what the job involves and what it costs before any work begins. The price you agree to is the price on the invoice.
Is a warm or buzzing outlet something I should be concerned about?
Yes. A warm outlet, a buzzing sound from a receptacle or switch, or visible discoloration around a cover plate are all signs of a wiring problem that can become a fire hazard. Stop using the outlet, avoid resetting the circuit, and call us. These are not problems to troubleshoot on your own.
Can you add circuits for a workshop or home office?
Absolutely. We run dedicated circuits for workshops, home offices, garages, and anywhere else that needs reliable power for equipment that draws significant load. A dedicated circuit keeps that equipment on its own line so it does not interfere with the rest of the house.
Workmanship We Stand Behind
We offer a workmanship guarantee on every wiring job. We take pride in the electrical work we leave behind, and that standard applies to every project, from a single outlet to a full panel replacement.
Do I need to be home while the work is being done?
For most jobs, yes, we prefer that someone is present, especially at the start so we can walk through what we found and confirm the scope before work begins. If the situation is different, let us know when you call and we will work out the right arrangement.
How does pricing work, and will I know the cost before work starts?
When you call, we gather the details about the job and give you a clear estimate. No work starts until you have agreed to the scope and the price. We do not add charges after the fact for work we did not discuss. The goal is that you know exactly where things stand before we pick up a tool.
Is surge protection worth it if I already use power strips?
Power strips offer limited protection and cover only the outlets they are plugged into. A whole-home surge protection device installed at the panel protects every circuit in the house, including hardwired appliances, EV charging equipment, and smart-home systems that a power strip cannot reach. It is one of the more straightforward upgrades we offer and pays for itself the first time it catches a serious voltage spike.
Every job is different, and a quick call is the fastest way to get a straight answer on what your situation involves and what it will cost. Call us for a quote and we will walk you through it.
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