Campbell · Residential Electrical
Campbell Electrician for FPE and Zinsco Panel Replacement
Campbell's hazard panels come in three names. FPE, Zinsco, and GTE-Sylvania.Many of Campbell's 1950s to 70s homes (median built 1972) still run original Federal Pacific Stab-Lok, Zinsco, or GTE-Sylvania panels on 100-amp services, the panels documented to fail to trip under fault. We replace those hazard panels and rewire mid-century homes, from San Tomas to the teardown-and-rebuild blocks near Downtown Campbell. You reach our team directly.
- Campbell housing stock
- Median 1972Campbell housing stock
- Hazard-panel replacement
- FPE / ZinscoHazard-panel replacement
- City of Campbell permits
- MGO ConnectCity of Campbell permits
- Insured and bonded
- C-10 #1144031Insured and bonded
Quick answer
Two Campbells, one service upgrade
Two directions that end at the same panel
Campbell pulls our crew in two directions that end at the same panel. On one side is the city's 1950s to 70s ranch stock (median build year around 1972, with roughly 8 to 9 percent of homes predating 1950), concentrated in places like the large, irregular lots of San Tomas in the southwest, the older established blocks of West Campbell, and the oldest homes around the historic Downtown Campbell core west of the railroad. A lot of those houses still sit on their original 100-amp service, and many carry a Federal Pacific (FPE) Stab-Lok, Zinsco, or GTE-Sylvania panel. Those panels are documented to fail to trip under fault and can fuse to the bus, which is why insurers across this part of Santa Clara County flag or require their replacement.
On the other side is the teardown-and-rebuild trend near the walkable downtown, where a modest mid-century house comes down and a new luxury home (often in the 3,000 to 4,000-plus square foot range) goes up in its place. That home needs a full modern electrical service from the meter in: a 200-amp or larger panel and a load calculation built around heat pumps, induction, and EV charging. Owners on those builds often want the new service to do more than carry the load, so we set a SPAN smart panel that meters and controls each circuit from the load center itself.
Whether we are pulling a failing Zinsco out of a San Tomas ranch or setting the service for a new build off Campbell Avenue, the job is a code-correct service-and-panel upgrade sized for the real load, permitted through the City of Campbell Building Division, and coordinated with PG&E for the disconnect and reconnect. We scope the panel, the service, and the load before we quote, and we take the gear dead before we work in it, with anything that genuinely cannot be shut off planned and documented to NFPA 70E. The bordering Cambrian Park area sits in unincorporated county just outside the city, and we cover that stock too.
~1972
Median build year
Roughly 8 to 9 percent of Campbell homes predate 1950, and a large share of the rest still sit on their original 100-amp service.
3 brands
The hazard panels here
FPE Stab-Lok, Zinsco, and GTE-Sylvania were installed widely across San Tomas and West Campbell. All three are replacement conversations.
3,000-4,000+
Downtown rebuild square footage
New builds near the walkable downtown size for heat pumps, induction, EV charging, and battery-ready loads from the meter in.
Campbell coverage
- Electricity delivery
- PG&EPoles, wires, meters. We coordinate disconnects and reconnects.
- Generation
- Silicon Valley Clean EnergyCampbell is an SVCE member community, which drives the rebate path.
- Permit authority
- City of CampbellBuilding Division, 70 N. First Street. We file via MGO Connect.
Electrical services, Campbell
What we handle in Campbell
From panel replacements in older San Tomas and West Campbell homes to EV charger installs for the new luxury infill near Downtown Campbell: full-scope residential electrical with permits and inspections on every job.
What to budget
Pricing for Campbell electrical work
| Scope | Typical range |
|---|---|
| 100A to 200A Panel Upgrade | $7,000 to $10,000 |
| FPE / Zinsco Panel Replacement | $7,000 to $10,000 |
| 200A Upgrade (meter relocation required) | $8,000 to $15,000 |
| Level 2 EV Charger Installation | $750 to $3,000 |
| Standby Generator Installation | Quoted after the load assessment |
| Permits: City of Campbell | $500 to $1,000 depending on scope |
Every number above is a range, not a quote. The figure that matters comes after an on-site assessment, in writing, before any work begins.
Recent work
From the Campbell homes we have wired.
Local knowledge
The areas we work, and what each one needs
San Tomas
1950s to 70s ranch
Large, irregular lots in the southwest of the city. A lot of these houses still sit on their original 100-amp service, and Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels are common. Hazard-panel replacement and 100A-to-200A service upgrades are the routine job here.
West Campbell
Older established stock
Established mid-century blocks where the panel is usually the constraint before anything else. GTE-Sylvania shows up alongside FPE and Zinsco. Panel upgrades, rewires, and aluminum branch-wiring remediation.
Downtown Campbell
Oldest stock, plus teardown rebuilds
The oldest homes in the city sit west of the railroad along Campbell Avenue. This is also where the teardown-and-rebuild trend is strongest: a modest mid-century house comes down and a 3,000 to 4,000+ square foot home goes up needing a full modern service from the meter in.
The Pruneyard area
Commercial district
The commercial district near Campbell Avenue and South Bascom. Tenant-improvement electrical, lighting, and service work alongside the residential side of our Campbell schedule.
Cambrian Park
Unincorporated county
The bordering Cambrian and Cambrian Park area sits in unincorporated Santa Clara County just outside the city limit, which changes the permit authority from the City of Campbell to the County. We cover that stock too, and we identify the correct authority before quoting.
Rebate and incentive programs
What Campbell homes may qualify for
Campbell sits inside Silicon Valley Clean Energy territory, which changes the rebate path compared to a PG&E-generation city. We do not quote program dollar amounts because the rules and caps change. Check the official program page for current eligibility before applying.
SVCE Home Rebates
Campbell is a Silicon Valley Clean Energy member community, so homes here may qualify for rebates on heat pump water heaters, heat-pump HVAC, induction cooktops and ranges, and panel, wiring, and load-management devices, with enhanced amounts for income-qualified households. Eligible properties include single-family homes, ADUs, mobile and manufactured homes, and multifamily of four units or fewer. Amounts, eligibility, and funding change. Confirm current terms before you count on it.
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PG&E Residential EV Charging Rebate
A standard tier open to eligible residential EV owners and an income-qualified Rebate Plus tier that can also help cover a panel upgrade. Useful in Campbell because so many homes need the service upsized before a Level 2 charger can be added. Confirm current terms on the program page.
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Why Cali Rollin Electric
What we bring to every job in Campbell
Campbell permits via MGO Connect
Filed with the City of Campbell Building Division at 70 N. First Street through the MGO Connect portal. No exceptions. Permit close documentation delivered.
PG&E and SVCE coordination handled
PG&E delivers, SVCE is your generation provider. We coordinate the PG&E disconnect and reconnect so you do not chase schedule windows.
FPE and Zinsco panel specialists
Campbell's 1950s to 70s housing stock (median built 1972) runs on hazard panels: Federal Pacific Stab-Lok, Zinsco, GTE-Sylvania. Replacing them is core work for us.
C-10 contractor
CSLB C-10 #1144031. Verify at CSLB.ca.gov. Insured and bonded.
15+ years in the trade
Family-owned. We answer the phone, we show up, and we stand behind the work.
Emergency same-day response
Panel failures, burning smells, tripped mains. We respond same day for true emergencies.
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Campbell electrician FAQ
Do you serve Campbell for electrical work?
Yes. We work across all of Campbell, from the large irregular lots of San Tomas in the southwest and the established stock of West Campbell to the oldest homes around the historic Downtown Campbell core west of the railroad along Campbell Avenue. We also cover the commercial district near the Pruneyard at Campbell Avenue and South Bascom, and the bordering Cambrian Park area that sits in unincorporated county just outside the city. Panel upgrades, FPE and Zinsco panel replacements, EV chargers, rewiring, and emergency calls. C-10 License #1144031.
What electrical services do you provide in Campbell?
Most of our Campbell work is driven by the city's 1950s to 70s housing (median build year around 1972, often still on original 100-amp services with FPE Stab-Lok, Zinsco, or GTE-Sylvania panels), so panel upgrades (100A to 200A) and hazard-panel replacements are the core. Around those we do Level 2 EV charger installation, whole-house rewiring, aluminum wiring remediation, whole-house generator installation, ADU electrical, pre-sale electrical clearance inspections, and emergency electrical response. Permit pulled on every job that requires one, filed with the City of Campbell Building Division via the MGO Connect portal.
Why do so many older Campbell homes need a panel replacement?
Campbell's housing stock has a median build year around 1972, and roughly 8 to 9 percent of homes predate 1950. Federal Pacific (FPE) Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels, also GTE-Sylvania, were installed widely across this part of Santa Clara County during the 1950s through 1970s, often as 100-amp services. These panels are documented to fail to trip under fault and can fuse to the bus, which is why many insurers flag or require their replacement. If your panel carries one of those names, replacement with a modern panel is the safe path. We assess the panel, the service, and the load before quoting.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Campbell?
Yes. Most electrical work in Campbell requires a permit from the City of Campbell Building Division at 70 N. First Street. This includes panel upgrades, new circuits, EV charger installation, generator installation, and rewiring. The city uses the MGO Connect online permitting portal, reachable from the Campbell Permits Center page. Cali Rollin Electric handles the permit application, inspection coordination, and permit close on your behalf. You do not make a single call to the city.
Who is the electric utility in Campbell?
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) delivers electricity to Campbell and maintains the poles, wires, and meters. Campbell is a member community of Silicon Valley Clean Energy (SVCE), which supplies the generation side of your bill. For panel upgrades and service entrance work, Cali Rollin Electric coordinates the PG&E disconnect and reconnect scheduling so you do not make those calls yourself.
Are there rebates for upgrading my Campbell home's electrical?
As a Silicon Valley Clean Energy member community, Campbell homes may qualify for SVCE Home Rebates when you replace existing gas or electric-resistance equipment with a heat pump water heater, heat pump HVAC, an induction cooktop or range, or panel prewiring and circuit-splitter devices, with enhanced amounts for income-qualified households. Eligible properties include single-family homes, ADUs, mobile and manufactured homes, and multifamily of four units or fewer. Amounts, eligibility, and funding change. Confirm current terms with the program before you count on it. We can help size the panel work that makes electrification possible.
Can you install an EV charger at a Campbell home?
Yes. Level 2 EV charger installation is one of our most common requests in Campbell. We install all major brands including Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint Home Flex, Emporia, and Grizzl-E. Installation requires a dedicated 240V circuit and a permit filed with the City of Campbell Building Division. Many older San Tomas and West Campbell homes still run an original 100-amp service, so we run a load calculation first to confirm the panel can carry the charger, and recommend a panel upgrade if it cannot. Most residential installs are completed in 2 to 4 hours. Campbell homes may also qualify for the PG&E Residential EV Charging Rebate, which offers a standard tier open to all eligible residential EV owners and an income-qualified Rebate Plus tier that can also help cover a panel upgrade, plus SVCE's prewiring rebate on the electrical side. Amounts, eligibility, and funding change. Confirm current terms with the program before you count on it, and ask us what you currently qualify for.
How quickly can you respond to an electrical emergency in Campbell?
For true electrical emergencies (burning smells, active sparks, panel arcing, main breaker failure), call 408-614-4451 immediately. We serve all of Campbell, from San Tomas and West Campbell to the homes around Downtown Campbell, and can prioritize same-day dispatch for urgent safety situations, which matters with the aging FPE and Zinsco panels still in service across the city's 1950s to 70s housing. For non-emergency power outages and repairs, same-day or next-day scheduling is typically available. You reach our team directly, not a dispatch center.
How the job runs
From first call to closed permit
01
Free on-site assessment
We come to the home (San Tomas, West Campbell, downtown infill) and check the panel name (FPE Stab-Lok, Zinsco, GTE-Sylvania), the service size (often an original 100A), and run a load calculation. No charge. We scope everything before quoting.
02
Written quote and permit
Written quote before any work begins. We file the electrical permit with the City of Campbell Building Division (70 N. First Street) through the MGO Connect online portal. You do not call the city or set up the account.
03
Installation day
For a panel or service swap we schedule and coordinate the PG&E disconnect and reconnect so you are not chasing meter windows. Our crew on site, work to NEC and Campbell code, gear de-energized and verified dead before we open it, and anything that genuinely has to stay live planned to NFPA 70E.
04
Inspection and close
We schedule the City of Campbell Building Division inspection, walk it with the inspector, and close the permit in MGO Connect. You get the closed-permit record for your insurer or home sale.
Start here
Get a free Campbell assessment
Read the brand name off the panel door if you can, tell us the neighborhood, and say what prompted the call: an insurer letter, an EV charger, a remodel, or a failure. Free assessment, written quote before any work begins.
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