Residential
electrical for the South Bay.

Monte Power & Electric handles the full residential electrical scope across San Jose and the South Bay. Panel upgrades, EV chargers, backup batteries, standby generators, rewires, ADU subpanels, and 24/7 emergency dispatch. Licensed C-10, fully insured, live answer around the clock.

  • 60-90 minTypical emergency ETA in San Jose
  • $2M GLCoverage on every job
  • 24/7Live answer, real dispatch

What we do

From a Federal Pacific panel swap to a whole-home battery backup.

Most South Bay residential calls fall into a small set of patterns: an aging panel that won't carry an EV charger, a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel the insurance carrier flagged, a PSPS shutoff that's no longer tolerable, an ADU under construction, or a Craftsman home with knob-and-tube still in the walls.

Monte Power & Electric handles the full scope from the on-site walk through final AHJ inspection. Permit pulled, PG&E coordinated, the same crew on the install and the closeout. No subcontractors, no markups on parts you didn't approve.

  • 200-400AResidential service entrance sizing range.
  • 1-10 daysMost residential projects from quote to closeout.
  • $2MGeneral liability coverage on every job.

By the numbers

Built for South Bay homes,
top to bottom.

  • 0A Largest residential panel
  • 0min Typical emergency ETA
  • $2M GL coverage every job
  • 0/7 Live answer always

Residential services

The full residential menu.

Pick the work that matches the project, or call and walk us through it.

Why South Bay homeowners call

If any of these are familiar, the call is overdue.

Most residential calls trace to one of the eight patterns below. Some are insurance-driven. Some are remodel-driven. All of them get worse if they wait.

  • Insurance non-renewal citing Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or aluminum branch
  • EV charger blocked at permit because of panel headroom
  • Heat pump conversion with no electrical roadmap
  • Hot outlets, scorch marks, or buzzing at any device
  • PSPS shutoff already cost the fridge once this year
  • ADU build needing its own distribution and shutoff
  • Knob-and-tube flagged in a buyer's inspection
  • Solar going in and the panel can't take a battery feeder

How a residential project goes

Five steps from
scope to sign-off.

Same crew through the whole sequence. No handoffs, no surprises on the install day.

  1. 01

    Scope

    On-site walk or video call. Load calculation, code review, AHJ check, and site photos. No charge.

  2. 02

    Quote

    Itemized quote within one business day. Permit, materials, labor, and PG&E coordination broken out line by line.

  3. 03

    Permit

    Electrical permit pulled with the local AHJ. PG&E coordination scheduled if service-entrance work is involved.

  4. 04

    Install

    Install on the agreed date. Crew arrives in marked Monte Power & Electric trucks. Site cleaned at end of each day.

  5. 05

    Inspect

    Final AHJ inspection. Sign-off, photos, and warranty paperwork delivered. Insurance closeout on request.

Inside the work

Real San Jose residential.

A few homes from the recent log. Garage panels, Tesla Wall Connectors, service entrances, equipment disconnects.

  • Panel New residential electrical panel installed in a San Jose garage 200A garage panel
  • EV Tesla Wall Connector mounted on a garage wall Tesla Wall Connector
  • Service Pedestal-mounted service entrance with emergency disconnect Service entrance pedestal
  • EV Grizzl-E EV charger and Eaton disconnect on stucco Grizzl-E charger install

Quick answers

Residential
questions.

Six of the most-asked. More on the dedicated contact page or by phone.

  • Do you charge for an estimate?
    No. The on-site walk and load calculation is no charge. We come back with an itemized quote within one business day.
  • Do you handle permits and inspections?
    Yes. Monte Power & Electric pulls the electrical permit, schedules the AHJ inspection, and delivers the closeout paperwork. Customers don't fill out a form.
  • Do you offer financing?
    Yes. Residential financing is available through partner lenders for qualifying scopes (panel upgrades, batteries, generators). See the financing page for terms.
  • Do you work after hours?
    Yes. 24/7 live phone for residential emergency dispatch. Most San Jose addresses see a tech within 60 to 90 minutes.
  • What about insurance carrier panel swaps?
    Yes. Federal Pacific, Zinsco, and Pushmatic replacements driven by carrier non-renewal are a regular scope. Insurance closeout documentation included.
  • Do you handle PG&E coordination?
    Yes. The PG&E disconnect, meter swap, reconnect, and PTO paperwork are all scheduled with PG&E directly.

From neighbors on Nextdoor

Voted a Neighborhood Favorite
in six San Jose neighborhoods.

Edenvale, Starbird, Silver Leaf, Hidden Glen South, Playa Del Rey, and one more, verified Nextdoor neighbors keep coming back.

Abraham previously completed a project for me, and I was so impressed with his work that I brought him back to install my Tesla wall charger. Once again, he exceeded expectations. He's knowledgeable, professional, and made the entire installation process quick and seamless. Highly recommend Abraham to anyone looking for quality, reliable work.

K.N. La Selva Beach · Tesla wall charger install

Incredibly experienced, knowledgeable, and professional. Honest, safe, reliable, efficient, and reasonably priced. When the work is done, he leaves everything in place and cleared out.

Verified neighbors Nextdoor · Compiled review highlights

Stunning results, especially with outdoor spotlights that create a warm, elegant glow and completely transform nighttime curb appeal. Many now rely on Abraham for just about every project. A hidden gem for residential electrical.

Verified neighbors Nextdoor · Lighting + recurring projects

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Need an electrician
at your home?

Walk us through the property, the project, and the timeline. We'll come back with an itemized quote and a date.

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