Answers to Your Electrical Service Questions

Modern Electric provides electrical services in Alameda, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, and San Joaquin counties. We do not serve Marin, Sonoma, Santa Cruz, San Benito, Solano, Napa, Monterey, Sacramento, or Stanislaus counties.

Yes, we offer 24-hour electrical service Monday through Saturday. Call us for urgent repairs, power outages, or electrical safety concerns in San Leandro and nearby Bay Area communities.

As an authorized PG&E partner, we guide you through the rebate process for home EV charger installation. Eligible customers may qualify for rebates ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, and we handle the application paperwork for you.

Yes, we specialize in replacing knob-and-tube wiring, a common need for insurance compliance and fire safety in older Bay Area homes. We provide full rewiring, grounding, and electrical safety upgrades.

We offer a standard 12-month warranty on generator installations. Warranty terms for other services vary by project. Please ask during your estimate about the specific warranty coverage for your project.

We install EV charging stations from leading manufacturers, including Tesla, Rivian, ChargePoint, Emporia, EVIQO, Ford, GM, Wallbox, and other approved charging equipment manufacturers.

A load management device helps your existing electrical panel support an EV charger without requiring a full panel upgrade. This can significantly reduce installation costs while maintaining safe, reliable operation.

A Span Smart Panel is an advanced electrical panel that provides detailed energy monitoring, smart load control, and greater visibility into your home's electrical system. Modern Electric is Span Certified and trained to install these systems.

Many insurance providers now require homeowners to replace knob-and-tube wiring before issuing or renewing coverage. Modern Electric can inspect your wiring and provide code-compliant rewiring solutions.

Commercial switchgear maintenance should generally be completed every three years to satisfy NFPA recommendations and reduce the risk of electrical failures, fires, and equipment damage.

Yes. Smart lighting systems can automatically turn lights on and off according to a schedule, creating the appearance that someone is home even when the property is vacant.

Modern Electric installs and services Generac and Kohler generators, along with many other residential and commercial backup power systems.

An energy study evaluates electrical usage, insulation, HVAC performance, windows, doors, appliances, and other factors that contribute to energy consumption. The goal is to identify opportunities to improve energy efficiency and reduce utility costs.

Yes. Modern Electric is fully bilingual and provides estimates, consultations, and electrical services in both English and Spanish.

Family owned businesses often provide more direct communication, faster response times, and greater accountability. At Modern Electric, owner Jose Duran remains actively involved in projects and customer service to ensure a positive experience.