MOORE POWERELECTRICAL

Electrician Petaluma, CA

Electrician in Petaluma, CA: one call to a licensed local pro

Need an electrician in Petaluma? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Petaluma homeowners and businesses with independent electrical contractors licensed by the California Contractors State License Board.

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  • California
    licensed pros
  • Permits pulled
    when required
  • Petaluma
    and nearby
  • Written estimate
    before work

Petaluma. Wired right.

94952 and 94954Sonoma County, California
CSLB licensedElectrical contractors in California hold a C-10 license from the CSLB.
City Building DivisionPermits are issued at the Building Counter, 11 English Street.
PG&E linesPG&E runs the lines and calls Public Safety Power Shutoffs.
PSPS readyPG&E shutoffs can last hours or days, so backup power needs a plan.

Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.

Who we are

A referral service, not a Petaluma contractor

Moore Power Electrical is a referral line. Some people search for us as "Moore Power Electric", so to be clear: we do not do electrical work, we hold no contractor license, and we are not connected to any Petaluma or Sonoma County company with a similar name.

You call and explain the job. We connect you with an independent electrical contractor who works in Petaluma and holds a California C-10 license.

The contractor quotes the job, pulls the permit, does the work and backs it. You never pay us for the referral.

  • Call onceShare the address, the problem and how urgent it is.
  • CSLB licensedWork goes to a contractor with an active California license.
  • Written estimateScope and price are in writing before any work.

Urgent help

Emergency electrician in Petaluma

An electrical emergency is a problem that can cause a fire or a shock right now. A smoking outlet, a hot or crackling panel, a burning plastic smell and wiring soaked by a leak all qualify.

Call 911 first for smoke or fire. Call PG&E for a downed line, a sparking pole or an outage across your street.

For a problem inside your home or business, call (815) 456-4349 at any hour. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs in Petaluma when one is available.

Who to call first

  • 911: smoke, fire or a person shocked.
  • PG&E: downed or sparking lines, a street-wide outage, a damaged meter.
  • An electrician: a dead room or circuit, a breaker that trips again at once, a warm panel, a generator that will not transfer.

Electrical services in Petaluma

Electrical services we connect in Petaluma

Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.

Generator Installation

Standby and portable generator hookups with a transfer switch.

Ceiling Fan Repair

Fixing wobbly, noisy or dead ceiling fans.

Federal Pacific Panel Replacement

Replacing FPE Stab-Lok and other problem panels.

Electrical Maintenance

Scheduled checks for panels, connections and equipment.

Grounding and Bonding

Ground rods, bonding and grounding electrode repair.

Electrical Panel Upgrade

More amps and breaker space for a growing home.

Wildfire season

PG&E safety shutoffs and backup power in Petaluma

A Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) is a planned outage PG&E uses to lower wildfire risk during extreme fire weather. The City of Petaluma warns that a shutoff can start with little notice and last hours or days.

During a 2019 PG&E shutoff, 4,296 Petaluma customers lost power, and about 66,000 customers lost power across Sonoma County.

Petaluma is part of Sonoma Clean Power, the county's public power supplier. PG&E still owns the lines and decides when to cut power for safety.

Before the next shutoff

  • Have a transfer switch or approved interlock installed for any generator.
  • Choose the circuits you need: refrigerator, well pump, medical devices, internet.
  • Never plug a generator into a wall outlet. Backfeed can injure PG&E crews.
  • Sign up for City of Petaluma and PG&E alerts.

Older homes

Panel upgrades and Federal Pacific panels in Petaluma homes

An electrical panel upgrade gives a home more capacity and more breaker spaces. Petaluma homes add heat pumps, induction ranges, EV chargers and solar, and older panels run out of space and capacity.

Federal Pacific Electric (FPE) panels with Stab-Lok breakers were installed in many American homes from the 1950s into the 1980s. Many electricians recommend replacing them because of concerns that the breakers may not trip when they should.

The City of Petaluma issues electric panel service upgrade permits over the counter, without plan review, usually the same day or within a few days.

Signs your panel needs attention

  • The label says Federal Pacific or Stab-Lok
  • No free spaces for new breakers
  • A warm cover, buzzing or scorch marks
  • Plans for an EV charger, heat pump or solar

Permits

Electrical permits in Petaluma: City or County?

The office that issues your permit depends on whether the property is inside Petaluma city limits.

Inside Petaluma city limits

City of Petaluma Building Division, Building Counter, City Hall West Wing, 11 English Street.

Permit technicians 707-778-4301. Inspection requests 707-778-4479.

The Building Division is open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Thursday, and closed Fridays.

Unincorporated Sonoma County

Permit Sonoma, 2550 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403.

Phone (707) 565-1900.

Rural addresses near Petaluma may fall under the County.

  • California's 2025 Electrical Code took effect on January 1, 2026. It is based on the 2023 National Electrical Code.
  • Panel service upgrades, kitchen and bath remodel wiring, and hardwired spas need a City permit.
  • Your electrician pulls the permit and books the inspection. Keep the permit number for resale.

Before work starts

How to check a California electrical contractor license

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses contractors in California. Electrical contractors hold the C-10 Electrical classification.

A CSLB license lookup shows the license status, the classifications, the bond and workers' compensation on file, and any disciplinary actions.

  1. 1. Ask for the license numberCalifornia contractors print it on bids and contracts.
  2. 2. Search cslb.ca.govUse "Check a License" and search by number, name or business name.
  3. 3. Confirm C-10Check that the license is active and lists the C-10 Electrical class.

Cost factors

What changes the cost of electrical work in Petaluma

The electrician sets the price and puts it in writing. We do not set prices.

These factors move most Petaluma quotes:

  • Panel and serviceA full service upgrade costs more than a panel swap on the same service.
  • Permit and inspectionCity fees differ from County fees, and some jobs need more than one visit.
  • PG&E schedulingService changes need a PG&E disconnect and reconnect.
  • TimingUrgent calls and work during a shutoff cost more than booked visits.

From call to final inspection

How a typical Petaluma job works

  1. You call

    Tell us what is happening, your ZIP and how urgent it is. Have a photo of the panel label ready if you can.

  2. We connect you

    We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.

  3. Estimate and permit

    The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.

  4. Work and inspection

    The work is done, the local inspector signs off when required, and the utility reconnects service if it was disconnected.

Areas we serve near Petaluma

Your neighborhood, your local electrician

We connect homes and businesses in Petaluma and nearby California communities.

ZIP codes we serve

  • 94952
  • 94953
  • 94954
  • 94955
  • 94975
  • 94999
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Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.

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Questions we hear

Electrician Petaluma FAQs

Talk to a licensed electrician

Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Petaluma.

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How do I find a licensed electrician in Petaluma, CA?

Call (815) 456-4349 and describe the job. We connect you with an independent electrical contractor who holds a California C-10 license. You can check the license at cslb.ca.gov before work starts.

Is Moore Power Electrical a Petaluma electrical company?

No. Moore Power Electrical, sometimes searched as Moore Power Electric, is a referral service. We are not connected to any Petaluma or Sonoma County contractor with a similar name.

Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade in Petaluma?

Yes. The City of Petaluma requires a permit for an electric panel service upgrade. The Building Division usually issues it over the counter, the same day or within a few days.

What should I do before a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff?

Sign up for PG&E and City alerts, charge devices, and have any generator connected through a transfer switch or interlock installed by a licensed electrician.

Should I replace a Federal Pacific panel?

Many electricians recommend it because of concerns that Stab-Lok breakers may not trip when they should. An electrician can inspect your panel and explain the options.

Can I get an emergency electrician in Petaluma at night?

Call any time. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs in Petaluma when one is available. After-hours work usually costs more.

Who issues electrical permits outside Petaluma city limits?

Permit Sonoma, at 2550 Ventura Avenue in Santa Rosa, handles unincorporated Sonoma County. Call (707) 565-1900.

Page updated 2026-10-25.

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