Residential Electrical in Berkeley
Treating your home as if it were our own.
Electrical work for your home, done right
Bear Wire Electric handles the electrical work a home needs: panel upgrades and replacements, interior and exterior lighting, outlet and switch wiring, dedicated circuits, EV charger installation, and wiring for renovations and new construction.
Many East Bay homes still run on the original wiring and an undersized panel. We make sure your home is safe, efficient and ready for what you plug into it, from a new kitchen to an electric car. No job is too big or too small.
Residential services
Panel upgrades & replacements
More capacity for EVs, heat pumps, kitchens and additions.
Interior & exterior lighting
Recessed lights, fixtures, under-cabinet and outdoor lighting.
Outlets & switches
New and replaced outlets, GFCI protection, switches and dimmers.
Dedicated circuits
Their own circuit for appliances, workshops, hot tubs and more.
EV charger installation
Level 2 chargers wired to the right breaker and circuit.
Whole-house rewiring
New wiring for older homes, often with little or no wall damage.
Recent home projects
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.
Brandon Salazar, owner
Owner · CSLB #1138443 · C-10 – Electrical
Brandon founded Bear Wire Electric in 2025, after more than a decade with respected electrical companies throughout the Bay Area. His specialty is residential work: panel upgrades, EV chargers, hot tubs, lighting design, rewiring and detailed troubleshooting.
What drives him is helping families feel secure and confident in their electrical systems, with energy-efficient upgrades that save money and keep a home powered, safe and efficient for years to come.
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Residential questions
Do you do small jobs?
Yes. No job is too big or too small, from one new outlet or light fixture to a full panel upgrade.
Is my home's wiring safe?
Flickering lights, warm outlets, breakers that trip often or an old fuse panel are all signs to have it checked. We'll inspect it and explain what we find in plain language.
Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. We'll look at your panel and your home's load and tell you whether the charger fits on your current service or needs an upgrade.
