Your Berkeley electrician, safe & up to code.
Panel upgrades, rewiring, EV chargers, lighting and troubleshooting for homes and businesses across the East Bay. Family owned, with more than ten years in the trade. Call or text Brandon.
- CSLB Lic. #1138443 (C-10)
- Bonded & insured
- Family owned
Recent projects around the East Bay
Real jobs by Bear Wire Electric, photographed on site.
Over a decade in the trade, now our own company
Bear Wire Electric was founded in 2025 by Brandon Salazar, after more than ten years of hands-on experience with respected electrical companies throughout the Bay Area.
As a family-owned business, we bring a personal touch to every project and treat your home as if it were our own. From a single light fixture to a full system upgrade, you get energy-efficient, code-compliant work designed to keep your family safe for years to come.
Electrical work, big or small
One licensed, family-owned electrician for your home or business.
Homes & Businesses
Residential ElectricalPanel upgrades, lighting, outlets and switches, dedicated circuits, EV chargers and wiring for remodels, for homes across the East Bay.Commercial ElectricalPanels and subpanels, lighting upgrades, equipment circuits, service upgrades, tenant improvements and maintenance for East Bay businesses.Services
Panel Upgrades & ReplacementsReplace an old or undersized electrical panel, or add a subpanel, so your home or business has the power it needs.EV Charger InstallationLevel 2 EV charger installation for homes and businesses, with the right circuit and a check of your panel's capacity.Whole-House RewiringWhole-house and room-by-room rewiring for older homes, run through crawlspaces and attics to keep wall damage to a minimum.Lighting InstallationInterior and exterior lighting: recessed lights, fixtures, under-cabinet, outdoor and security lighting, and LED upgrades.Outlets, Circuits & Heat PumpsNew outlets and GFCI protection, plus dedicated circuits for dryers, water heaters, heat pumps, hot tubs and other equipment.Electrical Troubleshooting & RepairPrecise, thorough troubleshooting for flickering lights, tripped breakers, dead outlets and power outages, followed by a dependable repair.A simple, transparent process
You'll know the scope, the price and the schedule before any work starts.
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Call or text
Tell us what's going on. Photos help.
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Estimate
We look at the job and give you a clear price before work starts.
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Clean, safe work
Code-compliant work, with your home or business treated like our own.
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Walk-through
We test everything, show you what we did and clean up.
Recent projects
What our customers say
“I used Bear Wire Electric to have a new, updated electrical panel installed before starting a kitchen remodel. Brandon was very patient with me in explaining what needed to be done and what permits I needed. He’s very knowledgeable and professional and friendly. Even the inspector commented on being impressed with Brandon‘s work. I highly recommend Brandon and will be using Bear Wire Electric for my kitchen remodel also. Thank you, Brandon.”
“Brandon from Bear Wire Electric is very knowledgeable and was methodical in identifying and solving several electrical issues for me. He was careful to protect my walls and floors while working, was excellent in communication, arrived on time as scheduled, and completed the work within the cost estimate. Great experience working with him.”
“This is the second time Brandon has been to our house. Very professional, honest, and dedicated. Our situation was complex and he worked hard troubleshooting and figuring out how to resolve the problems. We recommend Bear Wire Electric without reservation!”
Get your free estimate
Tell us what you need. Add photos if you have them, and we'll reply within one business day.
Why the East Bay calls Bear Wire Electric
Licensed, bonded & insured
CSLB #1138443 (C-10), a contractor's bond and $1M in liability insurance.
Family owned
You deal with the owner, not a call center.
Code-compliant work
Safe, energy-efficient work done to the electrical code.
Clear pricing
You know the price before we start.
Respect for your home
We treat your home as if it were our own, and clean up when we're done.
Call or text
Text (510) 332-6200 with photos of the problem.
Serving the East Bay
Don't see your city? Give us a call. We likely cover it.
- Berkeley
- Oakland
- Albany
- Emeryville
- El Cerrito
- Kensington
- Richmond
- San Pablo
- Piedmont
- Alameda
- Orinda
- San Leandro
Common questions
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Bear Wire Electric LLC holds CSLB license #1138443 (C-10 Electrical), with a contractor's bond and $1,000,000 in general liability insurance. You can verify our license on the CSLB website.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Berkeley and serve homes and businesses across the East Bay, including Oakland, Albany, Emeryville, El Cerrito and Richmond.
Do you do small jobs?
Yes. No job is too big or too small, from one outlet or light fixture to a whole-house rewire and a 200A panel upgrade.
Can I text you?
Yes. Text (510) 332-6200 with what's going on, plus photos if you have them, and we'll get back to you.
Do you work on businesses too?
Yes. We do commercial panels, lighting, equipment circuits, tenant improvements and troubleshooting.
