Main Panel Upgrade
Most insurance companies will require homeowners to replace old electrical panels for a newer & up-to-date, code compliant installation due to safety concerns & increased risk of electrical fires. Older panels such as Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Pushmatic & Bulldog have inherent design flaws that can lead to overheating, arcing & potentially create a fire.
Upgrading your main electrical panel has many benefits. Apart from correcting a safety concern, increasing the ampacity will allow a modern home to handle more circuits for using bigger appliances, adding rooms, ADU’s, installing solar panels, & adding an EV charger. Have peace of mind & let us take care of pulling city permits, coordinating with your utility company & doing an up-to-date code compliant installation.
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New Construction
We cover everything when building from the ground up. If you are doing an owner build project or if you’re a general contractor looking for a company to take care of any electrical work, look no further. Whether customizing a forever home, adding an ADU to a property, a new commercial building or a tenant improvement we can take care of it.
Renovations
Planning on redoing a kitchen, bathroom or conversion of any part of your home, office or commercial building? I can’t tell you how many times I come across a finished project to find out the previous contractor just tapped into an existing circuit & called it a day. Sometime later the breaker keeps tripping or the electrical isn’t working properly. Even doing simple renovations takes consideration & proper planning to ensure the electrical works for a modern home or business. To avoid future headaches give us a call.
Troubleshooting
When an electrical issue arises it can be extremely frustrating. Sometimes resetting a breaker will do the trick but for the most part it’s just not that simple. Being Knowledgeable in identifying the issue & gathering information to properly resolve it takes skill, experience & the proper tools. What sets us apart is that we offer the proper solution to address the issue & not put a band-aid on it to fix the issue momentarily. We take pride in fixing any electrical issue the first time.
Lighting Solutions
Never underestimate the power of proper lighting. Being able to dim down recessed lights in the family room while watching a movie makes all the difference to an inviting environment. Installing landscaping lights to illuminate a walking path & showcase those beautiful palm trees at night. Restaurants also need proper lighting to set a mood of either loud & fun or quiet & tranquil. Even barbers & hair stylist stations need to have their own proper lighting. Give us a call & we’ll work together to find the right lighting solution for your project.
EV Charger
It’s no secret that electric vehicles are here to stay. As they evolve better & better models it’s starting to make more sense to people that EV is the way to go. Having the ease to charge your vehicle while at your home or place of business makes a lot more sense than to sit at an EV charging station & sometimes even wait in line for a spot to open up. Whether installing a dedicated outlet for a plug in charger or installing it directly to the charger itself, we’ve got your back!
Solar & Battery Backup System
George, the owner of G Shield Electric started his electrical journey in the solar industry. Working his way up from installer to foreman & beyond was a big factor in his success in the renewable industry, creating a passion for homeowners gaining energy independence. Here at G Shield Electric we will be the first to say that we are not a door to door salesman company & we are not for everyone. We don't offer PPA (power purchase agreement) & are not interested in replacing your utility company for us as no one really knows what the renewable industry, utility & politicians have in mind.
We believe homeowners should be the first to benefit from going solar. By being 100% owner of your solar & battery system, just plain and simple. No fine print, NO increase in interest over the years or any hassles trying to sell your home. Going solar with battery backup is the way to go here in California, & with blackouts, brownouts & high utility rates it’s a smart move to make that investment.
Solar Removal & Reinstall
So you have a solar system but need to re-roof your home & You can’t get a hold of the solar company that did the install to remove it & reinstall. We hear you & it's a common & sometimes frustrating position. We work with your roofing contractor hand in hand to make sure everything is done to a high standard. At G Shield Electric we test the system before removing it to make sure everything is working properly & check the racking system to see if it can be reused. We then remove the panels from the roof so that the roofers can do their work. Once they complete re-roofing we come back to reinstall the racking system or install a brand new racking system if needed. Right before we start sending up the solar panels we do a deep cleaning to ensure they are looking new & are working at optimal production. After everything is up we turn the system back on and test it to ensure everything is working up to par.