MOORE POWERELECTRICAL

Electrician Santa Barbara, CA

Electrician in Santa Barbara, CA: one call to a licensed electrical contractor

Need an electrician in Santa Barbara? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We connect Santa Barbara homeowners, landlords and buyers with independent C-10 electrical contractors licensed by the California Contractors State License Board.

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Santa Barbara. Wired right.

93101 to 93111Santa Barbara County, California
CSLB C-10Electrical contractors hold a C-10 license from the Contractors State License Board.
City Building & SafetyCity permits are issued at 630 Garden Street. County and Goleta issue their own.
SCE linesSouthern California Edison delivers power, including for Santa Barbara Clean Energy customers.
Fire-weather shutoffsSCE has warned of Public Safety Power Shutoffs in the area during high winds.

Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.

Who we are

A referral service, not Moore Electric

People searching for "Moore Electric" sometimes find us. We are a different business. Moore Power Electrical is a phone referral service with no crews and no contractor license of its own.

We have no connection to any Santa Barbara electrical company. We pass your job to an independent electrical contractor who works in Santa Barbara.

The contractor gives you the price, does the work and handles the warranty. There is no charge to you for the referral.

  • Call and describe itTell us the problem, the neighborhood or ZIP and how urgent it is.
  • C-10 contractorsJobs go to contractors with a California C-10 electrical license.
  • Written priceThe contractor confirms scope and cost before work begins.

Urgent problems

Emergency electrician in Santa Barbara

An electrical emergency is a problem that can cause a fire or a shock right now. A burning smell, a buzzing or hot panel, sparking outlets and water near wiring all count.

Get everyone out and call 911 if you see smoke or flames. Call SCE about downed lines or a dark street.

Call (815) 456-4349 for problems inside your home or business. Call any time; we connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs in Santa Barbara when one is available.

Who to call first

  • 911: smoke, fire, sparks you cannot shut off, or someone shocked.
  • SCE: wires down, a street-wide outage or damage at the meter.
  • An electrician: one circuit dead, a breaker that will not reset, a warm outlet or switch.

Electrical services in Santa Barbara

Electrical services we connect in Santa Barbara

Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.

Pre-Purchase Electrical Inspection

An electrician's look before you buy a home.

Solar Electrical Work

Panel, interconnection and battery-ready wiring for solar.

Circuit Breaker Replacement

Replacing failed or nuisance-tripping breakers.

Outlet and Switch Installation

New outlets, switches, USB and smart devices.

Electrical Outlet Repair

Dead, warm, loose or sparking outlets fixed.

Recessed Lighting Installation

LED recessed lights with even layouts and dimmers.

GFCI Outlet Installation

GFCI protection for kitchens, baths, garages and outdoors.

Before work starts

How to check a Santa Barbara electrician

California licenses electrical contractors through the Contractors State License Board (CSLB). The electrical contractor class is the C-10.

The workers matter too. Electricians employed by a C-10 contractor must be state-certified through the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). The sole owner who holds the C-10 in their own name is exempt.

  1. 1. Get the C-10 numberEvery licensed contractor has a CSLB license number.
  2. 2. Check it with CSLBConfirm the license is active and carries the C-10 class.
  3. 3. Check the crewAsk for the electrician's DIR certification number and look it up in the DLSE certification search.

Permits

Electrical permits: City, County or Goleta?

The permit office depends on who governs the parcel. A Santa Barbara mailing address does not always mean City limits.

City of Santa Barbara

Building & Safety, Community Development, 630 Garden Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

Counter phone (805) 564-5485 x4371. Applications go through Accela Citizen Access online.

The City offers a single-family electrical load calculation form for service and panel changes.

Outside City limits

Unincorporated areas, including Montecito, get permits from the County of Santa Barbara Building & Safety Division.

Properties in the City of Goleta use Goleta's Building & Planning office.

Your property tax bill or a parcel lookup shows which one applies.

  • The 2025 California Electrical Code, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code, took effect on January 1, 2026.
  • The City's list of work exempt from permit covers only minor items, such as replacing lamps and plugging approved portable equipment into existing receptacles.
  • Your contractor pulls the permit and books the inspection. Ask for the permit number.

Power and wildfire

SCE, Santa Barbara Clean Energy and power shutoffs

Southern California Edison owns the lines and meters in Santa Barbara. Santa Barbara Clean Energy, the City's community choice program since 2021, buys the power for most City customers, and SCE still delivers it.

During high winds and fire danger, SCE can turn off power in a Public Safety Power Shutoff. In October 2019, SCE warned more than 6,700 customers in southern Santa Barbara County, including Montecito, Summerland and Carpinteria, of shutoffs lasting up to seven days.

Getting ready for a shutoff

  • Have a transfer switch or interlock installed before using a generator.
  • Know how to open your garage door by hand.
  • Add surge protection at the panel for the moment power returns.
  • A solar system with a battery can keep chosen circuits running, if it was designed and permitted for backup.

Panels

Electrical panel upgrades in Santa Barbara

A panel upgrade replaces the main panel, and often the service, so a home can carry more load. Heat pumps, induction ranges, EV chargers and solar are the usual reasons.

A full upgrade needs a City or County permit, a load calculation and SCE to disconnect and reconnect power. Older panels with worn or failing breakers are a common reason owners first call.

When only one breaker has failed, the job is much smaller. See circuit breaker replacement in Santa Barbara.

Signs your panel needs attention

  • Breakers that feel hot or smell burnt
  • No open spaces for new circuits
  • Rust inside the panel from coastal air
  • Lights that dim when large appliances start

Cost factors

What affects electrical costs in Santa Barbara

We do not quote or set prices. The contractor gives you a written price after seeing the job.

These factors make the biggest difference:

  • Building age and accessPlaster walls, tight crawl spaces and hillside homes take longer to wire.
  • Permit officeCity, County and Goleta fees and inspection timing differ.
  • SCE coordinationService and panel changes wait on an SCE disconnect and reconnect.
  • UrgencySame-day and after-hours calls usually cost more than a booked visit.

From call to final inspection

How a typical Santa Barbara job works

  1. You call

    Tell us what is happening, your ZIP and how urgent it is. Have a photo of the panel label ready if you can.

  2. We connect you

    We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.

  3. Estimate and permit

    The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.

  4. Work and inspection

    The work is done, the local inspector signs off when required, and the utility reconnects service if it was disconnected.

Areas we serve near Santa Barbara

Your neighborhood, your local electrician

We connect homes and businesses in Santa Barbara and nearby California communities.

ZIP codes we serve

  • 93101
  • 93102
  • 93103
  • 93105
  • 93106
  • 93107
  • 93108
  • 93109
  • 93110
  • 93111
  • 93120
  • 93121
  • 93130
  • 93140
  • 93150
  • 93160
  • 93190
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Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.

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Questions we hear

Electrician Santa Barbara FAQs

Talk to a licensed electrician

Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Santa Barbara.

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How do I find a licensed electrician in Santa Barbara, CA?

Call (815) 456-4349. We connect you with an independent contractor who holds a California C-10 license. You can check the license with the CSLB before work starts.

Is Moore Power Electrical the same as Moore Electric?

No. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We are not connected to any company called Moore Electric or any other Santa Barbara contractor.

Can I get an emergency electrician in Santa Barbara at night?

Call any time. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs when one is available. For smoke or fire, call 911 first.

Who issues electrical permits in Santa Barbara?

Inside City limits, City Building & Safety at 630 Garden Street. Montecito and other unincorporated areas use the County. Goleta has its own office.

Who do I call during an SCE power shutoff?

Check SCE for shutoff and restoration times. Call an electrician for generator hookups, transfer switches or damage inside your home.

Do I need a permit to upgrade my panel in Santa Barbara?

Yes. A panel or service upgrade needs a permit, a load calculation and an inspection before SCE restores power.

Which electrical code applies in Santa Barbara?

The 2025 California Electrical Code, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code, took effect statewide on January 1, 2026.

Page updated 2026-10-25.

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