Serving Orinda · California C-10 License #1010184
Electricians Serving Orinda, CA
Electrical upgrades and home backup, planned around your needs.
Considering battery backup for power outages? Replacing an electrical panel or adding an EV charger?
Chase Electric provides residential electrical installations, upgrades, and repairs for Orinda homeowners.
Based in Pleasanton, our team brings more than 30 years of electrical contracting experience to projects across the East Bay.
What We Do
Electrical Services for Orinda Homes
Tesla Powerwall 3 & Home Battery Backup
If keeping essential equipment powered during an outage matters to you, battery backup is worth evaluating.
Chase Electric installs Tesla Powerwall 3 with or without solar panels.
We'll review your home's electrical loads, backup priorities, and the equipment needed for your installation.
Tesla Powershare Installation
Eligible Tesla vehicles can provide home backup power through a compatible Powershare installation.
Chase Electric installs supported Powershare equipment and evaluates the electrical requirements for your home and vehicle.
Electrical Panel Upgrades & Replacements
An aging electrical panel or plans to add major equipment may call for an electrical evaluation.
We handle panel replacements, service upgrades, and load calculations.
We'll review existing capacity before recommending a larger electrical service.
EV Charger Installation
Charge your Tesla or another electric vehicle at home with a properly installed Level 2 charger.
We evaluate your electrical panel, charger location, and wiring requirements before preparing an installation estimate.
SPAN Smart Panels
A SPAN Smart Panel provides circuit-level energy monitoring and supported load-management features.
For compatible home battery installations, it may also help manage which circuits receive backup power.
Lighting, Wiring & Electrical Repairs
Chase Electric handles recessed lighting, outdoor fixtures, additional circuits, switches, outlets, and electrical troubleshooting.
We also provide wiring and subpanel installations for qualifying remodels and home improvements.
Local Electrical Considerations
Planning for Power Outages in Orinda
Orinda's wooded hillsides and wildfire-related power shutoff concerns make home backup worth considering.
For homeowners in areas such as Sleepy Hollow, Orinda Downs, and Glorietta, electrical planning can involve both existing home infrastructure and newer equipment.
Start With What You Want to Keep Running
A home battery installation starts with a practical question: which electrical loads matter most during an outage?
That might include refrigeration, internet equipment, lighting, or selected household circuits.
The amount of backup power available depends on battery capacity, electrical demand, and system configuration.
We'll help you understand the options before recommending equipment.
Orinda Permits & Inspections
Orinda contracts with Contra Costa County for building permits and inspections.
Under the city's published guidance, qualifying residential battery systems, EV chargers, and electrical panel capacity upgrades generally do not require a separate Orinda Planning Department review.
County building permits and inspections still apply, and some projects may need additional approvals.
We'll review the applicable requirements and explain the proposed installation scope.
Established Electrical Experience
An Experienced Team for Your Electrical Project
Chase Electric has served the Tri-Valley and surrounding East Bay communities for more than 30 years.
Our team brings practical experience with electrical panels, residential wiring, EV charging, and home energy installations.
We evaluate your existing system, explain the available options, and provide a project-specific scope of work.
California C-10 Contractor License #1010184
What Customers Are Saying
Orinda Electrical FAQs
Can Tesla Powerwall 3 back up my entire home?
Potentially, depending on the number of batteries, the equipment installed, and your home's electrical demand. We'll review your backup priorities before recommending a configuration.
Does Powerwall 3 require solar panels?
No. Powerwall 3 can be installed without solar panels, subject to the system's configuration and utility requirements.
Do I need a panel upgrade to install an EV charger?
Not always. The answer depends on your existing electrical capacity and the charging equipment. We'll evaluate the system before recommending a panel upgrade.
Who handles electrical permits in Orinda?
Contra Costa County issues building permits and handles inspections. Certain electrical projects are exempt from separate City of Orinda planning review, but still require applicable building permits.
Planning an Electrical Project in Orinda?
Whether you're considering home battery backup, upgrading an electrical panel, installing EV charging, or improving your home's wiring, Chase Electric can help.
Tell us about your project, and we'll discuss the next step.