About Switch Electric
Established in 2007, Switch Electric is a locally-owned top-rated electrician contractor focused on residential service work in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding suburbs. Specialties include panel upgrades, EV chargers, whole-home surge protection, generator installation, knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring repair, and smart-home / low-voltage wiring. The shop is known for explaining the work in plain English before quoting it, never running cash-only off-the-books jobs, and pulling proper permits on everything past a like-for-like outlet swap. Active state license and full liability insurance on every truck.
Switch Electric serves homeowners across San Francisco, CA and surrounding ZIP codes including 94102, 94110, 94114, 94117, 94122. Pricing is up-front and quoted in writing before any work begins, with no obligation if the estimate isn't right for your project.
Services offered
- Knob-and-tube & aluminum rewire
- EV charger install (Level 2)
- Smart-home wiring
- Whole-home surge protection
- Service panel upgrades (200A)
- Dedicated circuits for major appliances
- Generator install & maintenance
Service area
Switch Electric covers San Francisco and the surrounding metro, typically responding to addresses within 25–35 miles of 94122. Same-day appointments are commonly available for non-emergency requests booked before noon, and 24/7 emergency dispatch is offered for active leaks, electrical hazards, no-heat/no-cool calls, and lockouts when applicable.
Licensing & insurance
FixNearMe verifies that Switch Electric holds an active CA contractor license (#CA-754692) and carries general liability insurance covering work at residential properties. We re-verify licensing annually and remove any pro whose status lapses or whose review pattern deteriorates.
How to request a quote
Use the free quote form on this page to send your job details directly to Switch Electric and up to two other nearby electricians in San Francisco. You'll receive up-front written quotes — usually within an hour during business hours — so you can compare apples to apples before booking.