Wilson Electric provides licensed electrical services to homeowners, general contractors, and businesses throughout Newport Beach. You will talk directly with Taylor Wilson — a Certified Journeyman Electrician with 10+ years of hands-on experience and a California C10 Electrical Contractors License (#1108912) — and our team of experienced electricians on every job, start to finish.
We serve all Newport Beach neighborhoods including Balboa Island, Balboa Peninsula, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Lido Isle, Newport Heights, Dover Shores, Mariner's Mile, and all areas in between. Our work is permitted through the Newport Beach Building Department and inspected before we call the job complete.
Electrical Services in Newport Beach, CA
Electrical Panel Upgrade
Newport Beach homes — particularly those in Balboa Island, the Balboa Peninsula, and older Newport Heights neighborhoods — were largely built in the 1950s through 1970s with 100-amp electrical panels that are no longer adequate for modern living. EV chargers, central air conditioning, home offices, and smart home systems routinely push these older panels past their limits.
Wilson Electric upgrades residential and commercial panels throughout Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach Building Department, install the new panel, and pass the city inspection — all included. Most installations are completed in a single day.
Pricing: $3,500–$5,500 for most residential main service panel upgrades. Free on-site assessments available.
EV Charger Installation
Newport Beach has one of the highest rates of electric vehicle ownership in Orange County, and Wilson Electric installs Level 2 home EV charging stations throughout the city. We run a dedicated 240V, 50A circuit, mount and wire your charger, pull permits, and coordinate the city inspection. We work with all major brands — Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint, Emporia, Grizzl-E, and customer-supplied units.
Balboa Island and older Peninsula homes often require a panel capacity check before installation. We assess your existing panel as part of the site visit to confirm it can support the new circuit, or quote a panel upgrade at the same time if needed.
Pricing: $650–$1,500 for labor, not including charger hardware and materials + permit. Most installs completed in 2–4 hours. Length of run and power needs influence price.
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New Construction & Remodel Electrical
Wilson Electric serves as the electrical subcontractor on new construction and remodel projects throughout Newport Beach. We handle rough-in wiring, trim-out, panel installation, Title 24 compliance, and permit coordination with the Newport Beach Building Department. We work directly with general contractors, custom home builders, and owner-builders across all Newport Beach neighborhoods.
Newport Beach has a robust ADU market, particularly in areas like Newport Heights and the Balboa Peninsula where properties are being renovated and expanded. Wilson Electric handles full ADU electrical scopes — service entrance, subpanel, and complete interior wiring — coordinated with the City of Newport Beach Building Department.
Smart Home & Automation
Newport Beach's luxury residential market has strong demand for smart home electrical work. 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 full automation integration throughout Newport Beach. Wilson Electric is a Certified Lutron Installer.
We work alongside AV integrators, Crestron and Control4 dealers, and smart home designers. Our role is the licensed line-voltage electrical work — panel circuits, 240V circuits, neutral wires at switch locations, dedicated circuits for automation hubs — while the integrator handles programming and low-voltage systems.
Electrical Repairs &
Service
From a tripping breaker to a dead outlet, Wilson Electric handles everyday residential and commercial electrical repairs throughout Newport Beach. 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.
Why Newport Beach homeowners choose Wilson Electric
Newport Beach is not a typical electrical market. Older properties along the Balboa Peninsula and Balboa Island have vintage wiring that requires experience with pre-1980s electrical systems. Waterfront and near-coastal homes face accelerated wear on exterior fixtures and outlets from salt air exposure. Luxury remodels in Newport Coast and Dover Shores demand clean, precise work that complements high-end finishes. And the Newport Beach Building Department has specific permit and inspection requirements that out-of-area contractors frequently get wrong.
Wilson Electric is based in Costa Mesa, although it was founded in Newport Beach in 2020. Taylor Wilson has worked on residential and commercial projects throughout Newport Beach and understands the local permit process, the typical electrical challenges in each neighborhood, and what Newport Beach homeowners expect from a contractor. Communication runs through Taylor directly on every job — no call center, no lost information.
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Neighbor-hoods we serve in Newport Beach
Wilson Electric serves all Newport Beach neighborhoods and communities, including:
• Balboa Island — Older single-family homes and cottages, many with outdated 100A panels and vintage wiring. Panel upgrades and rewires are common projects here.
• Balboa Peninsula — Dense residential and commercial mix. Older electrical systems, beach cottage vintage wiring, and restaurant/retail commercial work throughout.
• Corona del Mar — Established upscale neighborhood with a mix of older cottages and newer custom homes. Panel upgrades, EV chargers, smart home pre-wiring, and custom lighting.
• Newport Heights — Hillside neighborhood with mid-century homes. Many properties are updating electrical systems as part of full remodels. ADU additions are active here.
• Dover Shores — Waterfront and near-waterfront homes. Premium finishes, smart home integration, and meticulous installation standards expected.
• Lido Isle — Island community with a mix of original construction and luxury remodels. Panel upgrades and custom electrical work.
• Newport Coast — Luxury custom estates with sophisticated electrical demands including whole-home automation, multi-panel systems, EV charging infrastructure, and landscape lighting circuits.
• Mariner's Mile — Commercial corridor with marine businesses, auto dealerships, and restaurants. Commercial panel work, tenant improvements, and dedicated equipment circuits.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does Wilson Electric serve Newport Beach, CA?
A: Yes. Wilson Electric serves all Newport Beach neighborhoods including Balboa Island, Corona del Mar, Newport Coast, Lido Isle, Balboa Peninsula, Newport Heights, Dover Shores, and Mariner's Mile. We pull all permits through the Newport Beach Building Department.
Q: How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost in Newport Beach?
A: Most residential panel upgrades in Newport Beach run between $3,500 and $5,500 depending on panel size, permit fees, and whether any additional work is required such as meter base replacement. Wilson Electric provides free on-site assessments, as well as a complete panel package including stucco & paint repairs — call 714-955-1472.
Q: Do you install EV chargers in Newport Beach?
A: Yes. Wilson Electric installs Level 2 home EV charging stations throughout Newport Beach on dedicated 240V, 50A circuits. We handle permits through the Newport Beach Building Department. Pricing: $650–$1,500 for labor, not including charger hardware + materials and permitting.
Q: Does Wilson Electric work with the Newport Beach Building Department?
A: Yes. We handle all permit applications and coordinate all required inspections with the Newport Beach Building Department as part of every permitted job. We do not leave permits to the homeowner to manage.
Q: Can you wire an ADU in Newport Beach?
A: Yes. Wilson Electric handles full ADU electrical scopes in Newport Beach including service entrance, subpanel, and complete interior wiring coordinated with the City of Newport Beach Building Department.
Q: Is Wilson Electric licensed to work in Newport Beach?
A: Yes. Wilson Electric holds a California C10 Electrical Contractors License (#1108912) and is fully licensed, bonded, and insured throughout Orange County including Newport Beach.
Q: Do you handle smart home electrical work in Newport Beach?
A: Yes. Wilson Electric installs smart lighting, smart panels (Span), EV-ready circuits, whole-home surge protection, and battery storage infrastructure for custom and luxury homes throughout Newport Beach. We work alongside AV integrators and automation companies.