Wilson Electric provides licensed electrical services to homeowners, general contractors, and businesses throughout Costa Mesa. Whether you need a panel upgrade, an EV charger installed, a remodel wired, or a commercial project completed — you work directly with Taylor Wilson and our team of certified electricians on every job.
Costa Mesa is Wilson Electric's home base. We work in every neighborhood — Eastside Costa Mesa, Mesa Verde, South Coast Metro, College Park, and all areas in between. Our work is permitted through the City of Costa Mesa Building Division and inspected before we call the job complete. — for panel upgrades, EV charger installs, new construction, remodel electrical, smart home, and commercial work.
We hold a California C10 Electrical Contractors License (#1108912), carry full liability insurance, and pull all required permits through the City of Costa Mesa Building Division. No subcontractors. No surprises.
Electrical services in Costa Mesa, CA
Electrical Panel Upgrade
Costa Mesa's housing stock spans from post-war homes in Mesa Verde and Eastside built in the 1950s–1970s — most of which were wired for 100-amp service that no longer handles modern loads — to newer construction in South Coast Metro. EV chargers, central HVAC, home offices, and induction ranges routinely push those older panels to their limits.
Wilson Electric upgrades residential and commercial panels throughout Costa Mesa to 200A or 400A service. We perform a full load calculation, coordinate the utility disconnect with Southern California Edison, pull all required permits through the City of Costa Mesa Building Division, install the new panel, and pass the city inspection — all included. Most residential installations are completed in a single day.
Pricing: $3,500–$5,500 for most residential main service panel upgrades. Free on-site assessments available.
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EV Charger Installation
Wilson Electric installs Level 2 home EV charging stations throughout Costa Mesa on dedicated 240V, 50A circuits. We work with all major brands — Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint, Emporia, Grizzl-E, and customer-supplied units — and handle all permits through the City of Costa Mesa Building Division.
Older homes in Eastside and Mesa Verde may require a panel capacity check before installation. We assess your existing panel as part of the site visit, or quote a panel upgrade alongside the charger if needed.
Pricing: $650–$1,500 for labor, not including charger hardware and materials + permit. Most installs completed in 2–4 hours.
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New Construction & Remodel Electrical
Wilson Electric serves as the electrical subcontractor on new construction and remodel projects throughout Costa Mesa. We handle rough-in wiring, trim-out, panel installation, Title 24 compliance, and permit coordination with the City of Costa Mesa Building Division. We work directly with general contractors, custom home builders, and owner-builders.
Costa Mesa has one of Orange County's most active ADU markets — particularly in Eastside and Mesa Verde where homeowners are adding rental units and family suites. Wilson Electric handles full ADU electrical scopes: service entrance, subpanel, and complete interior wiring, all coordinated with the City of Costa Mesa Building Department.
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ADU Electrical
Costa Mesa has one of Orange County's most active ADU markets. Wilson Electric handles full ADU electrical scopes including service entrance, subpanel, and complete interior wiring coordinated with the City of Costa Mesa Building Department.
Wilson Electric has wired ADUs across Orange County and understands exactly what each city's building department requires. We handle the full electrical scope from service entrance to interior trim-out.
Smart Home & Automation
Wilson Electric installs smart lighting systems (Lutron Caseta, Radio Ra, Leviton Decora, Kasa), smart panels (Span), whole-home surge protection, Tesla Powerwall and Enphase battery infrastructure, and pre-wires new construction and remodels for automation integration throughout Costa Mesa. Wilson Electric is a Certified Lutron Installer.
We work alongside AV integrators and smart home designers. Our scope is the licensed line-voltage work — panel circuits, 240V circuits, neutral wires at switch locations, dedicated circuits for automation hubs.
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Commercial & Industrial Electrical
Wilson Electric serves commercial clients throughout Costa Mesa including the South Coast Metro office corridor, retail on Harbor Boulevard, industrial and flex space near the 405, and auto-related businesses throughout the city. Services include tenant improvement electrical, subpanel installations, conduit work, three-phase wiring, machine power drops, dedicated equipment circuits, and commercial lighting upgrades.
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Electrical Repairs & Service
From a tripping breaker to a dead outlet, Wilson Electric handles everyday residential and commercial electrical repairs throughout Costa Mesa. GFCI and AFCI upgrades, outlet and switch replacement, circuit breaker replacement, ceiling fan installation, LED recessed lighting, custom lighting, outdoor patio heaters, landscape lighting, and A/C power disconnects.
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Why Costa Mesa homeowners choose Wilson Electric
Costa Mesa is Wilson Electric's home market — we live and work here. Taylor Wilson has wired homes and commercial spaces across every Costa Mesa neighborhood and knows the City of Costa Mesa Building Division permit process, plan check requirements, and inspection procedures from the inside. Older post-war homes on Eastside and Mesa Verde require familiarity with pre-1980s wiring methods. ADU and remodel work in College Park demands clean coordination with the building department from permit application through final inspection.
Communication runs through Taylor directly on every job. No call center, no middlemen, no lost information.
C10 License #1108912 | Licensed, Bonded & Insured
Neighbor-hoods we serve in Costa Mesa
• Eastside Costa Mesa — Mix of post-war single-family homes and newer remodels. Active panel upgrade and ADU market. Many properties running on vintage 100A panels.
• Mesa Verde — Established mid-century neighborhood. Panel upgrades, EV chargers, and smart home integration are common projects here.
• South Coast Metro — Commercial and mixed-use corridor. Tenant improvements, subpanels, three-phase work, and commercial lighting.
• College Park — Residential neighborhood with active remodel market. Full-scope remodel electrical and ADU additions.
• Westside / Industrial — Light industrial and warehouse spaces. Machine power drops, conduit work, and three-phase panel installations.
Frequently asked questions
Q: Does Wilson Electric serve Costa Mesa, CA?
A: Yes. Costa Mesa is Wilson Electric's home base. We serve all Costa Mesa neighborhoods and are available for free on-site quotes throughout the city.
Q: How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost in Costa Mesa?
A: Most residential panel upgrades in Costa Mesa run between $3,500 and $5,500 depending on panel size, permit fees, and whether additional work is required such as meter base replacement. Wilson Electric provides free on-site assessments — call 714-955-1472.
Q: Do you install EV chargers in Costa Mesa?
A: Yes. Wilson Electric installs Level 2 home EV charging stations throughout Costa Mesa on dedicated 240V, 50A circuits. We handle all permits through the City of Costa Mesa Building Division. Pricing: $650–$1,500 for labor, not including charger hardware + materials and permit.
Q: Do you pull permits for work in Costa Mesa?
A: Yes. We handle all permit applications and coordinate all required inspections with the City of Costa Mesa Building Division as part of every permitted job.
Q: Can you wire an ADU in Costa Mesa?
A: Yes. Wilson Electric handles full ADU electrical scopes in Costa Mesa including service entrance, subpanel, and complete interior wiring coordinated with the City of Costa Mesa Building Department.
Q: Is Wilson Electric licensed to work in Costa Mesa?
A: Yes. Wilson Electric holds a California C10 Electrical Contractors License (#1108912) and is fully licensed, bonded, and insured throughout Orange County including Costa Mesa.