Electrician in Citrus Heights, CA

Who signs off on electrical work in Citrus Heights

Two offices matter here: the city, which issues the permit and sends the inspector, and SMUD, which controls the meter. We deal with both.

The city's Building & Safety Division

The City of Citrus Heights Building and Safety Division reviews plans, issues permits and does the field inspections. Its own list of projects that need a permit includes electrical panels, new circuits and electrical repairs. We file through the city's online Building Permit & Inspections Customer Portal, and the city also takes EV charging station permits electronically.

SMUD and the meter

Changing a panel or service means SMUD has to pull the meter. We send SMUD the service change request along with the city permit. On install day SMUD disconnects, we swap the equipment, and the inspector has to release the job before SMUD will reconnect. On a normal upgrade that all fits in one working day.

Not sure if your address is inside city limits? Some nearby homes are in unincorporated county areas like Antelope, Carmichael or Orangevale, which use county permits. We'll check before we quote.

Houses from the big 1970s build-out

Citrus Heights started out as a place called Sylvan. In 1910 a real estate agent bought the land, split it into 10-acre lots and renamed it Citrus Heights. The real growth came much later: the population jumped from about 21,800 in 1970 to almost 86,000 by 1980. Today the city has around 87,600 people. That boom decade shapes most of the calls we get.

Panels that are 45 to 55 years old. A house from that decade may still have the panel it was built with. If it's a Zinsco or Federal Pacific, home inspectors will flag it. If it's another brand, it may be sound but simply full. A panel replacement is often the first step before anything else gets added.

Services sized for a different era. A 1970s house wasn't planned around a car charger, a heat pump and a home office running all day.

Garages and kitchens without GFCI protection. Protection that's standard now was often missing then. Adding it is a small job that makes a real safety difference.

Additions and handyman wiring. After decades of owners, it's common to find a circuit that was extended one outlet too far or a junction box buried in a wall.

A note on aluminum branch wiring

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, homes built or rewired between 1965 and the mid-1970s may have aluminum branch-circuit wiring. The CPSC's concern is the connections: at outlets, switches and junction boxes, aluminum connections can deteriorate and overheat, often without obvious warning signs. That window lines up with the years much of Citrus Heights was built. It doesn't mean your house has it. If you're not sure, we can check while we're working on something else and tell you plainly what we see and what your options are.

Local, licensed and easy to reach

Sagan Electric is based in Natomas and works throughout Sacramento County. Call (916) 914-8769, Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6 PM, or send us a note through the contact page.

Citrus Heights electrician FAQ

Do I get my permit from Citrus Heights or Sacramento County?

Inside city limits, it's the City of Citrus Heights Building and Safety Division. The city incorporated on January 1, 1997, and handles its own permits and inspections. We pull the permit as part of the job.

Does replacing an outlet or a panel need a permit here?

The city's own permit list says panels, circuits and electrical repairs need one. Swapping a plug-in appliance with no new wiring doesn't. If you're unsure about a small job, ask us and we'll tell you.

How do I know if my house has aluminum wiring?

Sometimes the cable jacket is marked, and sometimes you only know by opening a box. Don't go poking around live wiring yourself. We can look during a service call and explain what we find.

Will my power be off for long during a panel swap?

On a standard job, SMUD disconnects in the morning, we install, the city inspects, and SMUD reconnects. On a normal job the outage fits inside one working day. We'll walk you through the schedule before the day comes.

How much will my project cost?

It depends on the house and the scope. For your home, we'll come out, look, and give you a free estimate with a clear price before any work starts.

Quyen Le

Oct 2026

Quick and easy estimate and appointment scheduling. Competitive pricing. They even gave me an additional discount on the day of service. Exceptional job from Andre and Alex. Highly recommended.

Fam V

Oct 2026

Andre was professional, friendly, and easy to work with. He did a great job installing my EV charger and made the whole process simple and hassle-free.

Joseph Kim

Oct 2026

I can't say enough good things about Sagan Electric. Andrey installed a Level 2 EV charger at my home in Sacramento and got the job done promptly and professionally. The work looks clean and neat, and the charger has worked perfectly from day one. What really stood out was their integrity. My original quote had expired by the time I was ready to move forward, and they honored it anyway without any hassle. They're also helping me through the SMUD rebate process, which made the whole project feel much less overwhelming. It's clear they care about their customers, not just the job.

Prince Philip

Sep 2026

Daniel’s team was super efficient with how they handled our job. Gave us a date, showed up on time and did what they said they would. Passed the inspection easy peasy.

Josh Alderette

Sep 2026

Great service. Everyone was polite and responded quickly. Alex and Adam did a great job of explaining and installing the system. Will use again if I ever need a new charger.

Xishuo Lin

Sep 2026

Laim had a really nice job done today for my Tesla charger!!

MELINDA TUCKER

Sep 2026

This company was amazing! When I called, they answered, and tried to go over trouble shooting with me on the phone. When we were not able to fix the issue over the hone, they came out THE SAME DAY! Not only that, they helped me determine it must be the SMUD box and helped me call SMUD to get them out the SAME DAY too! 10/10