Electrician in San Clemente, CA
Residential and Commercial Electrician Services
Serving homeowners and businesses throughout San Clemente, All Thingz Electric brings reliable, professional electrical services backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. From careful work inside 1920s Ole Hanson homes above the Pier Bowl to full-scale commercial installations along Avenida Pico, our licensed electricians combine deep local knowledge with exceptional craftsmanship. Whether you own a Spanish Colonial cottage in Southwest San Clemente or a newer home in Talega, San Clemente property owners trust All Thingz Electric to get it right.
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San Clemente's Trusted Electrical Contractor
All Thingz Electric has built an outstanding reputation across San Clemente by consistently delivering what every property owner deserves: safety, transparency, and quality workmanship that lasts. We do not push unnecessary upgrades, we do not use cut-rate materials, and we do not consider a job finished until you are completely satisfied.
What sets us apart in San Clemente specifically? Our team understands how much the city changes as you move away from the water. We work inside 1920s and 1930s Spanish Colonial homes near the Pier Bowl and North Beach where original wiring still hides behind solid plaster, in 1960s and 1970s tract homes across Shorecliffs and the Coast District, and in the master-planned neighborhoods of Rancho San Clemente, Forster Ranch, Marblehead and Talega where the wiring is modern but the loads have outgrown it. We also plan for something inland electricians rarely think about: salt air. Meter sockets, disconnects, outdoor receptacles and panel enclosures corrode far faster within a mile of the beach, and equipment selection has to reflect that.
Our reputation is built on results. Over 250 five-star reviews from homeowners and business owners who have experienced the difference genuine expertise makes. Licensed and insured, with every job permitted and inspected where the work requires it.
About San Clemente, CA
San Clemente is a city of roughly 64,000 people spread across five miles of coastline and the hills behind it. Ole Hanson founded it in 1925 as the Spanish Village by the Sea and required red tile roofs and white stucco walls, and that original core still stands. Homes near Avenida Del Mar, the Pier Bowl and North Beach are among the oldest housing stock in south Orange County, and many still run on service equipment that was never sized for central air conditioning, induction ranges, heat pumps or EV charging.
Move inland and the picture changes completely. Shorecliffs, Presidential Heights and the Coast District bring 1960s through 1980s tract homes, many still on 100-amp service with ungrounded outlets or original aluminum branch circuits. Rancho San Clemente and Forster Ranch fill the hillsides above Avenida Pico with 1980s and 1990s homes on terraced lots. Talega, built from 1999 onward, is the newest and largest master-planned community in the city, and its homes are wired to modern code but rarely have spare capacity for a Level 2 charger and a spa on the same panel.
San Clemente also sits in San Diego Gas & Electric territory rather than Southern California Edison, which surprises people who move down from the rest of Orange County. Meter releases, service upgrades and disconnect scheduling all run through SDG&E, and knowing that process is part of doing the work here.
The pre-1950 housing stock near the pier is also where original knob and tube wiring still turns up, usually flagged by a carrier or a buyer inspection. When we find it, we scope a staged replacement rather than leaving it energized behind finished walls.
Our Electrical Services in San Clemente, CA
All Thingz Electric offers comprehensive electrical solutions tailored to the specific needs of San Clemente properties, from century-old cottages near the pier to new construction in Talega. Every service reflects years of hands-on experience solving real challenges for real property owners in this community.
Residential Electrical Services
Your home's electrical system is the foundation of your safety, comfort, and daily routine, whether that home is a 1928 Ole Hanson cottage two blocks from the pier, a 1970s tract home in Shorecliffs, or a newer build in Talega or Marblehead. We handle everything from single-outlet additions to complete rewiring projects.
Electrical Emergencies and Issues
Burning smells, arcing outlets, dead circuits and storm-related failures are not repairs that can wait. We treat them as priority calls throughout San Clemente, from Cyprus Shore to Talega. Call us and we will tell you the soonest we can be there.
Lighting Services
Great lighting shapes how you experience your home and property. In San Clemente that means recessed lighting that respects the low original ceilings near the beach, exterior fixtures rated for salt exposure, and landscape lighting built for the terraced lots common in Rancho San Clemente and Forster Ranch.
Commercial Electrical Services
Business operations depend on reliable electrical infrastructure. San Clemente commercial corridors, from Avenida Del Mar and the Pier Bowl to the Camino de los Mares and Avenida Pico business districts, need code-compliant work delivered on schedule and without disrupting trade.
Specific Services We Provide in San Clemente
Coastal Corrosion Repair and Service Equipment Replacement
Homes in Southwest San Clemente, Cyprus Shore, Capistrano Shores and the blocks above the pier sit in constant salt spray. Meter sockets rust from the inside out, outdoor disconnects seize, weatherproof covers fail, and lugs corrode until the connection runs hot. We replace corroded service equipment with NEMA 3R and marine-grade components, use anti-oxidant compound on every aluminum termination, and specify covers and fixtures rated for the exposure your elevation actually gets.
Historic Home Rewiring Near the Pier Bowl
The 1920s and 1930s Ole Hanson homes near Avenida Del Mar, North Beach and the Pier Bowl are among the most architecturally significant properties in south Orange County. Rewiring them takes patience: fishing through solid plaster, working from crawlspaces, attics and closets instead of opening walls, and restoring finishes where access is unavoidable. We plan circuit routing before we cut anything and keep original woodwork intact.
Whole-Home Rewiring and Circuit Additions
Older San Clemente homes were wired for a fraction of the load a modern household puts on them. We replace ungrounded two-wire circuits, add dedicated circuits for kitchens, laundry rooms, home offices and garages, and correct the daisy-chained wiring that shows up in houses remodeled decades ago. Where a load calculation shows the existing service cannot carry the result, we increase it as part of the same scope.
EV Charger Installation
San Clemente households are adding electric vehicles quickly, and even newer homes in Talega and Marblehead rarely have spare capacity for a 40 or 48 amp circuit. We run a full load calculation, assess panel capacity, install a 240-volt circuit sized to the charger, pull the permit through the City of San Clemente, and coordinate with SDG&E when a service change is required.
Backup Generator Systems
Coastal storms, grid maintenance and equipment failures all cost San Clemente homes power. Medical equipment users, home offices and businesses cannot absorb an unplanned outage. We install whole-home and commercial standby generators with automatic transfer switches, fuel connections, permitting, and full commissioning testing.
Commercial Tenant Improvements
San Clemente businesses need electricians who deliver quality on realistic timelines. We complete electrical buildouts for retail spaces on Avenida Del Mar, offices along Camino de los Mares, restaurants in the Pier Bowl, and medical and dental suites near Avenida Vaquero, coordinating with landlords, general contractors and city inspectors throughout.
Kitchen and Bathroom Electrical
Remodels in older San Clemente homes require planning. Pre-1960 houses often have undersized service, no dedicated small-appliance circuits, and no GFCI or AFCI protection. We bring the affected areas up to current code as part of the remodel rather than leaving a patchwork behind the new finishes.
Smart Home Electrical Systems
We install Lutron lighting control, motorized shades, networked switching, smart panels and integrated home systems, and we handle the low-voltage planning during rough-in so the finished house behaves the way you expected on day one.
Landscape and Outdoor Electrical
Terraced hillside lots in Rancho San Clemente and Forster Ranch, and ocean-view decks in Southwest San Clemente, need outdoor power done properly: buried conduit, weather-rated enclosures, GFCI protection, pool and spa bonding, and fixtures that survive salt air instead of failing in a season.
Electrical Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
Intermittent trips, dead outlets, flickering lights and voltage fluctuations are frustrating and frequently misdiagnosed. We trace the fault to its actual source instead of replacing parts and hoping, then repair it and document what we found.
Electrical Code Compliance and Safety Inspections
Buying, selling, insuring or permitting a San Clemente property often surfaces electrical deficiencies. We inspect, document and correct them: grounding and bonding, GFCI and AFCI protection, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, junction box access, and overall panel condition.
We Help With Any Electrical Needs
Residential Electrical Services
- Panel and service upgrades where the load calculation supports them
- Coastal corrosion repair and service equipment replacement
- Historic home rewiring with minimal finish disruption
- Circuit installations and additions
- Smart home integration and Lutron lighting control
- EV charger installation
- Whole-home generators and backup power solutions
- Transfer switch installation
- Custom and luxury home electrical
- Remodel and addition wiring
Commercial Electrical Services
- Retail and restaurant electrical on Avenida Del Mar and in the Pier Bowl
- Office building and professional suite electrical
- Medical and dental office electrical
- Commercial EV charging stations and multi-unit EV infrastructure
- Backup generator systems
- Code compliance updates
- Energy efficiency upgrades
- Commercial construction and tenant improvement electrical
Service Areas Throughout San Clemente, CA
We proudly serve every San Clemente neighborhood and surrounding area:
- Southwest San Clemente / Pier Bowl
- North Beach
- Downtown / Avenida Del Mar
- Shorecliffs
- Capistrano Shores
- Cyprus Shore and Cyprus Cove
- Riviera District
- Coast District
- Rancho San Clemente
- Forster Ranch
- Marblehead / Highland Light
- Talega
- Presidential Heights
- Sea Pointe Estates
- Avenida Pico corridor
- Camino de los Mares business district
Why San Clemente Chooses All Thingz Electric
San Clemente homeowners and business owners choose All Thingz Electric because we combine genuine local knowledge with top-tier materials and craftsmanship. Our electricians understand the city’s neighborhoods, the demands salt air puts on coastal service equipment, the wiring hiding inside its pre-war homes, the City of San Clemente permitting process, and how SDG&E handles a service change.
We provide transparent pricing with detailed written estimates and honest assessments, so there are no surprises once work begins. Fully licensed and insured, we protect your property and investment while delivering electrical services that meet the highest standards of safety and professionalism.
Here’s what our customers say:
“All Thingz Electric has done great work for us twice now. Both experiences were outstanding… Professional, timely, thorough, and great work. We highly recommend!! Reasonable too!!” – James P. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“This was my second service from All Things Electric. The technician was Chris, and as before, he was prompt, professional, and courteous. Pleased to find a business who values customer service and quality workmanship.” – Kevin S. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“Anthony the owner came out and gave me a fair bid. His two workers Jaxsen and Michael came, and did a wonderful electrical job, and was very professional.” – James L. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Ready to experience the All Thingz Electric difference? Contact us today for a free consultation and quote. We’ll help you find the right solution for your home’s electrical needs.
Free Estimate
At All Thingz Electric, we believe you should know exactly what to expect before any work begins. That’s why we provide free, no-obligation estimates for all electrical services, from corroded service equipment near the pier and rewiring in pre-war homes to EV charger installations and commercial buildouts. Our licensed electricians will visit your property, assess your needs thoroughly, and deliver a clear, itemized breakdown of costs, materials, and labor so you can make informed decisions with complete confidence.
Contact Us
If you need dependable electrical services in San Clemente, All Thingz Electric is ready to help. We provide prompt, code-compliant solutions for residential and commercial properties, backed by experienced licensed electricians. Whether you’re planning an upgrade or need service support, contact us to request a free estimate and see how we can keep your property powered safely and efficiently.
Navigating San Clemente’s Permitting Process
The City of San Clemente Building Division requires permits for service changes, new circuits, EV charger installations, generator installations, panel work, and commercial buildouts. Applications and permit status run through the city’s eTRAKiT portal, mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits can be submitted electronically, and inspections are scheduled directly with the Building Division.
Properties inside the coastal zone carry an extra step. San Clemente administers its own certified Local Coastal Program, and exterior work that changes how a structure looks in the coastal zone can require Planning Division review before a building permit is issued. Relocating a meter or a panel to an exposed exterior wall on a beach-adjacent lot is exactly the kind of detail worth confirming before the work is scheduled, not after.
Service changes add a third party. Because San Clemente is served by San Diego Gas & Electric rather than Southern California Edison, meter releases, service upgrades and disconnect scheduling run through SDG&E on their own timeline. We manage all of it on your behalf: permit applications, documentation, inspection scheduling, and utility coordination, so your project moves without avoidable delays.
Questions San Clemente Property Owners Ask
My house is near the pier and the panel looks rusted. Is that a problem?
Usually, yes. Salt air attacks service equipment from the outside in, and a meter socket or panel enclosure that looks weathered on the cover is often worse at the lugs and breaker stabs where it actually matters. Corroded terminations run hot, and heat is what starts fires. We open the equipment, inspect the terminations under load, and tell you honestly whether it needs cleaning and re-termination or full replacement.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in San Clemente?
For most work, yes. The City of San Clemente requires permits for service changes, new circuits, EV chargers, generators and commercial buildouts. Applications go through the city’s eTRAKiT portal, and mechanical, plumbing and electrical permits can be submitted electronically. We prepare the application, submit the documentation, and schedule the inspections so you do not have to.
Why is my utility SDG&E instead of Edison?
San Clemente sits at the southern edge of Orange County, inside San Diego Gas & Electric territory rather than Southern California Edison. It matters for any job that touches the meter or the service: releases, upgrades and disconnect scheduling all run through SDG&E, and their process and lead times differ from Edison’s. We work in both territories and build the schedule around whichever applies to your address.
Can you rewire a 1920s home near Avenida Del Mar without tearing up the plaster?
In most cases, yes, and protecting original finishes is something we take seriously. We plan circuit routing through attics, crawlspaces, closets and existing chases before we open anything, keep access points small and in inconspicuous locations, and tell you in advance where a cut is unavoidable. Then we patch what we opened.
What electrical problems need immediate attention?
Call us immediately if you notice burning smells, sparking or arcing at outlets or panels, hot or discolored outlets and switch plates, breakers that trip repeatedly, or a partial loss of power in the house. These are signs of a fault that is actively generating heat, and they should not wait for a scheduled appointment.
Our Electrical Service Process
Step 1: Initial Contact and Scheduling Call us at (949) 799-2034 or submit a service request online. We’ll discuss your electrical needs, determine urgency, and schedule an appointment that works with your calendar. Tell us if the problem is urgent and we will book you into the soonest slot we have.
Step 2: On-Site Assessment Our licensed electrician arrives at the scheduled time, we’ll call ahead when we’re on the way. We thoroughly assess your electrical situation, discuss your concerns, and identify all relevant issues, not just the presenting problem. In an older San Clemente home, that assessment includes a look at original wiring, panel and meter condition, corrosion at the service equipment, and any coastal zone or city review requirements before we quote.
Step 3: Detailed Explanation and Estimate We explain what we found, why it’s occurring, and what a proper solution requires. You receive a detailed written estimate covering labor, materials, permit costs, and any other charges. We answer all questions before any work begins.
Step 4: Professional Installation Once you approve the estimate, we complete your electrical work efficiently and correctly. We maintain clean work areas, communicate throughout the project, and minimize disruption to your routine and your property’s finishes.
Step 5: Testing and Verification Before we consider any project complete, we thoroughly test all work, verifying proper operation, code compliance, and that everything functions exactly as intended.
Step 6: Final Walkthrough and Documentation We walk you through the completed work, explain any new components or systems, provide documentation for your records, and ensure you’re fully satisfied. We clean up thoroughly, the only evidence we were there is your improved electrical system.
Electrician Near San Clemente
All Thingz Electric works throughout South Orange County. If you are just outside San Clemente, here are the closest areas we cover.
Services We Offer Here
Neighborhoods We Serve
- Southwest San Clemente / Pier Bowl
- North Beach
- Downtown / Avenida Del Mar
- Shorecliffs
- Riviera District
- Rancho San Clemente
- Forster Ranch
- Marblehead
- Talega
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Local Landmarks We Serve Near
Licensed, permitted and inspected electrical work across South Orange County from All Thingz Electric.