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.
Electrician in El Dorado Hills, CA
El Dorado Hills is on PG&E and has been through wildfire-season power shutoffs. We wire panels, chargers and safe generator hookups, and we take care of the county permit.
- CSLB #1050318
- Permits handled
- Upfront price first
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Panels, breakers, devices and chargers from the manufacturers Sacramento inspectors know.
- Square D
- Eaton
- Siemens
- Leviton
- Schneider Electric
- Tesla
- Generac
Sagan Electric is a licensed, family-owned electrician working in El Dorado Hills homes and businesses. We upgrade and replace panels, install Level 2 EV chargers, track down tripping breakers and dead outlets, add circuits, and wire remodels and ADUs, from the original 1960s villages to the newer neighborhoods like Serrano.
El Dorado Hills is an unincorporated community, so there is no city building department. Permits come from El Dorado County, and power comes from PG&E. We coordinate both so you don't have to.
Two agencies sign off on your project in El Dorado Hills
Because El Dorado Hills never incorporated, the county's Building Division is the office that reviews and inspects electrical work here. PG&E is the second party for anything that touches your service.
El Dorado County Building Division
The county takes permit applications through its e-TRAKiT system and runs its main office on Fairlane Court in Placerville. Contractors working in the county need an active state license, workers' comp and a current El Dorado County business license. We carry all three, and we pull the permit in our name.
PG&E load review
When a new panel or charger adds load, the request goes through PG&E's "Your Projects" portal. PG&E may run a load assessment on the transformer and service lines, which can take up to about 30 days. We submit early so it doesn't hold up your install.
Disconnect, swap, reconnect
Once the county and PG&E are both clear, PG&E schedules the disconnect and reconnect, usually within a day of the install. We plan the work so your home is without power for as little time as we can manage.
A planned community, village by village
Modern El Dorado Hills started in the early 1960s, when developer Allan Lindsey began a master-planned community laid out by architect Victor Gruen. The population reached 50,547 in the 2020 census, up about 20% from 2010. The wiring you have depends a lot on which part of town you're in.
- The first villages. Ridgeview, Park, Saint Andrews, Crown and Governors came out of the original plan. The oldest homes here can have panels at the end of their life, few GFCI outlets, and circuits that were never meant for today's kitchens and home offices.
- Lake Forest and the 1980s–90s neighborhoods. Areas such as Waterford and The Summit filled in later. Their panels often work fine but run short once you add a charger, a spa or a heat pump.
- Serrano, Bridlewood, Laurel Oaks and newer tracts. These homes are more recent. The work is usually additions: a second EV charger, a garage subpanel, landscape and patio lighting, or circuits for a backyard kitchen.
- The business park. Gruen's plan included a business park north of Highway 50. We handle tenant improvements and LED retrofits for offices and shops there.
Electrical services for El Dorado Hills properties
Panel replacements & upgrades
200A upgrades, Zinsco and Federal Pacific swaps, and subpanels, with the PG&E request and the county permit filed for you.
Level 2 EV chargers
Hardwired chargers or NEMA 14-50 outlets sized to what your panel can actually carry, with a load calculation first.
Troubleshooting
Breakers that trip after an outage, flickering lights, half-dead circuits and outlets that stopped working for no clear reason.
Dedicated circuits
Circuits for a garage freezer, well-used shop tools, a spa or a home office that shouldn't share a breaker with the microwave.
Smoke & CO alarms
Hardwired, interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, a sensible upgrade for homes with gas appliances or a portable generator.
Remodels & ADUs
Kitchen and bath rewires, additions and ADU wiring on larger foothill lots, coordinated with your contractor and the county inspector.
Before we call an El Dorado Hills job finished
- The county permit is finaled, not just issued
- Any generator connection is set up so it can't back-feed PG&E's lines
- The load calculation covers every big appliance you plan to add, not only today's
- GFCI and AFCI protection is where current code wants it
- Breakers are labeled so you can find the right one in the dark
When PG&E turns the power off on purpose
A Public Safety Power Shutoff is PG&E cutting power ahead of high fire danger. El Dorado Hills lost power in the October 2019 shutoff, and in September 2026 El Dorado County was again on PG&E's list of counties facing possible shutoffs. Many homeowners respond with a portable generator and a tangle of extension cords. There's a safer way. We can add a generator inlet with a panel interlock or a transfer switch, so the generator feeds the circuits you choose (fridge, lights, internet, a furnace fan) and can never push power back onto the utility lines. It's permitted work, and we handle the permit.
Based in Natomas, working in the foothills
Our shop is in Natomas, and we also work in Folsom next door and up the hill in Cameron Park. Call Monday through Friday for a free estimate.
El Dorado Hills electrician FAQ
Who issues electrical permits in El Dorado Hills?
El Dorado County. El Dorado Hills is unincorporated, so its Building Division handles permits and inspections, not a city. We apply through the county's online system and meet the inspector on site.
Can I plug my generator into a dryer outlet during a shutoff?
No. A "suicide cord" like that can back-feed the utility lines and put line workers and neighbors at risk, and it can damage the generator. An inlet with an interlock or a transfer switch is the correct way, and it's a fairly contained panel job.
Will PG&E need to approve my EV charger?
If the charger or a panel upgrade adds meaningful load, yes. PG&E may review whether the transformer and service lines can handle it. Many chargers fit on an existing 200A panel without a service change, and we'll tell you which case you're in after a load calculation.
My home is in one of the original villages. Should the panel be replaced?
Not automatically. We look at the brand, condition, capacity and what you want to add. If it's a Federal Pacific or Zinsco, or it's full and double-tapped, replacement usually makes sense.
How do I get a price for my project?
Reach out through our contact page or call (916) 914-8769. We'll look at the job and give you a free estimate with an upfront price, so you know the number before anything is opened up.
ZIP codes we serve in El Dorado Hills: 95762, 95672
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Real reviews from homeowners and businesses across the Sacramento area.
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
Robjob
Sep 2026
Above and beyond help when my breaker panel needed replacing!
Derek Dolfie
Aug 2026
Great service that was quick and easy. We have used Sagan a number of times for electrical work.
Claresse Anne Alvis
Aug 2026
The guys are early and on time. did a great job putting up our EV charger. very realiable and gives you proper instructions
Sunita Bhattarai
Aug 2026
They were on time and got the job done perfectly !!
Anand Reddy
Aug 2026
Liam did a fantastic job! Arrived on time, efficiently installed and cleaned up. The quote was competitive and communication was great
Rated 5.0/5 from 310+ reviews·CSLB #1050318
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