Electrician Camarillo, CA
Electrician in Camarillo, CA: one call for panel repair and electrical services
Need electrical services in Camarillo? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Camarillo homeowners and businesses with independent electricians licensed by the California Contractors State License Board for panel repair, panel replacement, upgrades and urgent problems.
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Camarillo. Wired right.
Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.
Who we are
We connect Camarillo callers with electricians. We are not one.
Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We do not perform electrical work, and we hold no contractor license of our own.
We are not connected to any Camarillo or Ventura County business with a similar name, such as a company called Moore Electric.
When you call, we pass your job to an independent electrician with an active California C-10 license. That electrician quotes the work, does it and stands behind it.
- Describe the jobPanel problem, outage, new circuit or inspection, plus your ZIP.
- CSLB-licensed electricianEach referral goes to an electrician licensed in California.
- Written estimatePrice and scope come from the electrician, in writing. The referral is free.
Most searched in Camarillo
Electrical panel service in Camarillo: repair, replacement or upgrade
An electrical panel is the metal box that splits incoming SCE power into breakers for each circuit. Most Camarillo calls are about panels: breakers that trip or buzz, panels that run warm, old brands that insurers question, and panels too small for new loads.
Repair fixes a failed breaker, loose lug or damaged bus. Replacement swaps the whole panel, often an older brand such as Federal Pacific. An upgrade raises the service size, most often to 200 amps.
Read more about Federal Pacific panel replacement in Camarillo and the 200 amp panel upgrade.
Signs your panel needs a look
- A breaker that trips again right after reset
- A warm panel cover, buzzing or a burning smell
- Rust or water marks inside the panel
- A Federal Pacific or Zinsco label
- No space left for an EV charger, heat pump or new circuit
- Surge damage after an outage: a whole-home surge device mounts at the panel
Electrical services in Camarillo
Electrical services we connect in Camarillo
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.
Commercial Electrical Inspection
Inspections for insurance, leases and compliance.
Emergency Electrician
Sparks, burning smells, dead circuits and storm damage.
CCTV and Intercom Installation
Cameras, intercoms and access wiring.
Residential Electrician
Outlets, switches, lighting, new circuits and troubleshooting.
Federal Pacific Panel Replacement
Replacing FPE Stab-Lok and other problem panels.
Generator Installation
Standby and portable generator hookups with a transfer switch.
200 Amp Panel Upgrade
More capacity for AC, EV charging, solar and new appliances.
RV Electrician
RV pedestals and 30 or 50 amp hookups at home.
Outages and fire weather
Santa Ana winds, power shutoffs and wildfire in Camarillo
Southern California Edison serves Camarillo. During high fire risk, SCE can turn off power ahead of time in a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS).
The Mountain Fire began on November 6, 2024, north of Somis. Driven by Santa Ana winds, it crossed State Route 118 into Camarillo Heights. It destroyed 243 structures, at least 83 of them homes in Camarillo Heights.
Homes near fire areas or under a shutoff often need an electrician afterward. Heat and smoke damage meters, panels and outdoor wiring, and generators need a safe hookup.
Who to call
- 911: fire, smoke, sparks, or a person shocked.
- SCE: a downed line, a street-wide outage or a damaged meter.
- An electrician: a dead circuit, a hot panel, a generator hookup, or wiring checks after fire or smoke.
Call (815) 456-4349 any time. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs when one is available. See emergency electrician in Camarillo.
Before work starts
How to check a Camarillo electrician's license
The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses contractors in California. Electrical contractors hold the C-10 Electrical classification. Low voltage work such as cameras and intercoms can also fall under the C-7 Low Voltage Systems classification.
Electricians who work for a C-10 contractor must also hold a state electrician certification from the California Department of Industrial Relations.
- 1. Ask for the license numberIt must appear on the contract and estimate.
- 2. Look it up on cslb.ca.govCheck that it is active and lists the C-10 classification.
- 3. Check bond and workers' compThe CSLB record shows both.
Permits
Electrical permits in Camarillo: City or County?
Who issues the permit depends on whether the property is inside Camarillo city limits. A Camarillo mailing address does not always mean city jurisdiction.
Inside city limits
City of Camarillo, Department of Community Development, Building and Safety.
Panel replacements, service upgrades, generators and new circuits usually need a permit.
Unincorporated areas
Ventura County Building and Safety, part of the County Resource Management Agency.
Somis and other unincorporated pockets go through the County.
- The electrician pulls the permit and books the inspection. Ask for the permit number.
- Service upgrades also need SCE to schedule the disconnect and reconnect.
- Fire rebuilds start with a permit and a full electrical check before power returns.
Camarillo homes
Older Camarillo homes and Leisure Village
Camarillo became a city in 1964. Many of its homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s, after the Ventura Freeway opened and new buyers moved in.
Homes from that era often have 100 amp service, fewer outlets per room and panel brands that are no longer made. Leisure Village, a retirement community that opened in 1973, has many homes of the same age.
Older panels and wiring are the reason residential electrician work in Camarillo so often starts at the panel.
What a check looks at
- Panel brand, age and service size
- Two-prong outlets with no ground
- GFCI protection in kitchens, baths and outdoors
- Smoke alarm power and age
Cost factors
What affects the cost of electrical work in Camarillo
We do not set prices. The electrician gives you a written estimate after seeing the job.
These factors move the price most:
- Panel scopeA breaker repair, a same-size swap and a 200 amp upgrade are very different jobs.
- SCE coordinationService changes need SCE to disconnect, inspect and reconnect.
- Permit and inspectionCity and County fees differ.
- TimingUrgent and after-shutoff calls usually cost more than booked visits.
From call to final inspection
How a typical Camarillo job works
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.
We connect you
We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.
Estimate and permit
The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.
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 Camarillo
Your neighborhood, your local electrician
We connect homes and businesses in Camarillo and nearby California communities.
- Moorpark
- Santa Paula
- Fillmore
- Simi Valley
- Point Mugu Nawc
- Newbury Park
- Ventura
- Oxnard
- Port Hueneme
- Port Hueneme Cbc Base
- Thousand Oaks
- Somis
ZIP codes we serve
- 93010
- 93011
- 93012
Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.
Call (815) 456-4349Questions we hear
Electrician Camarillo FAQs
Talk to a licensed electrician
Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Camarillo.
Call (815) 456-4349How do I find a licensed electrician in Camarillo, CA?
Call (815) 456-4349 and describe the job. We connect you with an independent electrician who holds a California C-10 license. Verify it on cslb.ca.gov before work starts.
Is Moore Power Electrical a Camarillo contractor?
No. We are a referral service. We are not connected to Moore Electric or any other Camarillo or Ventura County contractor.
Should I repair or replace my electrical panel?
Repair fits a single failed breaker or loose connection in a sound panel. Replacement fits an old brand such as Federal Pacific, a damaged bus or a panel with no space left. An electrician inspects it and explains the choice.
Do I need a permit for panel work in Camarillo?
Yes, panel replacements and service upgrades need a permit. The City of Camarillo issues it inside city limits, and Ventura County issues it in unincorporated areas.
Who do I call during a power shutoff in Camarillo?
Call SCE for the outage and shutoff updates. Call an electrician for a generator hookup or for problems inside your home once power is back.
Can I get surge protection with panel work?
Yes. A whole-home surge protective device mounts at the main panel, so it is easy to add during a panel repair or replacement.
Which areas do you cover?
Camarillo ZIP codes 93010, 93011 and 93012, including Camarillo Heights, Mission Oaks, Leisure Village and Camarillo Springs.
Page updated 2026-10-25.