Electrician in Rocklin, CA

Upgrading your service the Rocklin way

The City of Rocklin says plainly that an electrical service upgrade needs a permit. For a typical house it's an over-the-counter permit, so there's no long plan review. There are a few steps people don't expect, though.

Permit paperwork, including the load math

The Building Division asks for its permit application and a project contact sheet, and sometimes an electric load worksheet. We fill out the load side properly, because that number decides whether a 200-amp service is enough for what you plan to add.

PG&E disconnect and reconnect

The city tells homeowners to contact PG&E about fees, requirements and scheduling the disconnect before the new panel goes in. For upgrades that add load, we submit through PG&E's "Your Projects" portal. PG&E may check the transformer first, which can take up to about 30 days.

Final inspection

Once the panel is in, the city does a final inspection to confirm the work meets current code. We book it and meet the inspector, so the job closes out cleanly.

A granite and railroad town that kept growing

Rocklin was named by the Central Pacific in 1864 after its granite quarry, and it incorporated in 1893. Stone from Rocklin's quarries went into the base of the State Capitol. Quarrying finally ended here in 2004. The houses tell a newer story.

The old town blocks. The railroad moved its facility to Roseville in 1908, and Rocklin still had only about 7,300 people as late as 1980. Older homes near the historic center are the most likely to need grounding updates and a new panel.

1980s and 1990s subdivisions. The population jumped to about 19,000 in 1990 and 36,000 by 2000. Homes from those years often have panels that were fine for the time but are tight once you add a charger or a spa.

Today's Rocklin. The 2020 census counted about 71,600 residents. Newer homes tend to need additions, not repairs: a garage circuit, a subpanel for a shop, or outdoor lighting.

Around the colleges. Sierra College and William Jessup University are both in Rocklin. If you own a rental nearby, we can check GFCI protection, smoke alarms and overloaded circuits between tenants.

Why the city asks about your alarms

Rocklin's service-upgrade guidance notes that when a permitted job is valued over $1,000, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms have to be installed per California code. Most panel upgrades cross that line. So we look at your alarms during the estimate and include any needed ones in the price, instead of surprising you at inspection.

From our Natomas shop to Rocklin

Sagan Electric is owned by Vasiliy Sagan, a former union electrician, and has been in business more than ten years. We're based in Natomas and work weekdays, 8 AM to 6 PM. Tell us about your project or call (916) 914-8769.

Rocklin electrician FAQ

My bill says Pioneer Community Energy. Who do you coordinate with?

Pioneer buys the electricity for Rocklin customers, but PG&E still delivers it, maintains the lines and sends the bill. For a panel or service change, PG&E is the one that disconnects and reconnects your meter, so that's who we work with.

Is a Rocklin service upgrade permit hard to get?

Usually not. The city treats it as an over-the-counter permit for a typical home. The slower part is often PG&E's review if you're adding load, which is why we file early.

Will I need new smoke alarms with my panel upgrade?

Likely. Rocklin requires smoke and CO alarms to meet current code when permitted work is valued above $1,000. We'll check yours during the estimate and tell you what, if anything, needs adding.

Can my 1990s Rocklin house handle an EV charger?

Often, yes. We add up what's already on the panel before choosing the charger size. If the numbers are tight, a lower-amp setting or a load-management device may avoid a full upgrade.

How do I get a price?

Call or send us a message with a few photos. We'll look at the job 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