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Electrical repairs, panel upgrades, and whole-home rewires in Downtown Brea and East Brea. Call (657) 239-6331.
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Yes. We serve Brea from our La Mirada shop nearby. People call for everyday repairs, panel work when the service is maxed out, and emergencies when something is sparking or half the house is dark. Call (657) 239-6331; a real person answers.
Brea is a short drive from our La Mirada shop, not a far dispatch pin. When you call (657) 239-6331, a real person answers, never an AI phone tree. We diagnose the fault in front of you, fix what failed when we can same visit, and only talk upgrades when the service itself is the bottleneck. Many repairs start with a $189 diagnostic credited if you hire. Panel swaps and SCE meter work get a load calc, a city permit, and a written quote after we see the gear. C-10 #1120441.
Trusted by homeowners in Brea
"Great service! Installed a new EV Charger and breaker for my home. Great customer service and came out quickly. Thanks guys!"
"I hired First Electric through Yelp, and the experience was exceptional from start to finish. Their response time alone was impressive, they had Michael out to my house within an hour of my call. Michael delivered true white-glove service. He was incredibly courteous, professional, and thorough throughout the entire visit. What really stood out was how much time he took to educate me during the troubleshooting process. He didn’t just diagnose and repair the issue, he walked me through every step, explained what he was checking, why he was checking it, and made sure I fully understood everything along the way. Honestly, he came across more like a teacher and trusted advisor than just a service technician. He replaced the receptacle, double-checked all the breakers, and helped troubleshoot why my EV wasn’t charging. He even went above and beyond by going to my neighbor’s house to test and troubleshoot the charging cable we were using. That level of effort and customer care is rare these days. This was easily a five-star experience. First Electric and Michael exceeded every expectation I had, and they are now my permanent go-to company for any electrical work I need in the future. Highly recommend."
Whittier, CA
"One of my outlets kept tripping a switch in the electrical panel. Michael at First Electric was the first to make it out to my house. He looked at the problem and began to troubleshoot while explaining what he was seeing as well as offering solutions for my next steps. He recommended switching out a faulty circuit breaker and that did the trick. My power has been better than ever and haven't seen the problem since. Michael was super helpful and knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He has my business going forward 100%"
"Do not use! They charged me $190 to "diagnose and repair". The technician they sent out did not listen to my issues, but instead just reset the breakers and told me to upgrade my box. He did not diagnose the actual problem and he did not repair anything. Instead they used it to try to upsell me. THEN, they refused to even send me quotes so that I could look over what they were offering. They insisted they must set up an additional meeting and meet in person before they would give me any quotes. Any company that does this is very shady and this is an immediate red flag! This is disrespectful of my time and is only necessary if you know your quote is not competitive and you need a hard sell. There are better electrical companies out there. Don't waste your time and money."
"Michael diagnosed our circuit breaker tripping (ended up being a tricky issue related to an outdoor outlet) and ultimately fixed the issue. He explained everything clearly, including general electrical best practices, and also provided advice, suggestions, and quotes for other electrical work around the house. He was professional and friendly throughout, and we never felt like we were being upsold or pressured."
"I’m extremely satisfied with the electrical work done in my home. From the initial quote to the final walkthrough, the team was knowledgeable, courteous, and efficient. They upgraded several outlets, installed new lighting, and fixed an issue with my breaker panel—all at a fair price. They showed up on time, communicated throughout the process, and made sure everything was working perfectly before leaving. I’ll definitely be using them again for future projects."
Overloaded 100A services: dryer, AC, and kitchen trip the main when they run together
Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or Pushmatic panels that still turn up here: warm breakers or a main that will not stay reset
Aluminum or ungrounded branch circuits: two-prong rooms that fail a buyer inspection
Shared neutrals and kitchens remodeled without a service upgrade: lights flicker when the laundry starts
Dead outlets and GFCI that will not hold after a storm or a bathroom remodel
We typically respond the same day for scheduled work. Phones are answered 24/7 for emergencies; call (657) 239-6331. From our La Mirada base we reach Brea quickly when you need us.
We cover a 10-mile radius from La Mirada (32 cities across Orange County and Southeast LA). Most of our work is in La Mirada, Santa Fe Springs, La Habra, Buena Park, Fullerton, Whittier. See the full city list on our locations page (/locations).
Many repairs and inspections start with a $189 diagnostic credited toward the job if you hire. Call (657) 239-6331; a real person answers.
Often yes for straightforward repairs when the schedule allows. Call (657) 239-6331; we diagnose on site and write a custom quote before parts go in. Hazardous conditions get priority.
Yes. We replace overloaded panels, upgrade services when needed, and coordinate inspections. Every job is different. We provide a custom quote after we see your site. Typical panel upgrade projects often start around $4,957 in labor (14 hours at our standard rate) before materials, permits, and scope; there is no one-size-fits-all maximum.
Yes. When aluminum, ungrounded, or undersized branch wiring is the root problem, we plan a whole-home rewire or major upgrade. Every job is different. We provide a custom quote after we see your site. Typical whole-home rewire or major upgrade projects often start around $9,913 in labor (28 hours at our standard rate) before materials, permits, and scope; there is no one-size-fits-all maximum.
Call (657) 239-6331 for burning smells, sparking devices, or partial power loss. Fire or life-safety? Call 911 first. After-hours and emergency calls include a $350 diagnostic charge. Call (657) 239-6331; phones are answered 24/7.
Call (657) 239-6331 first; a real person answers. Website forms are secondary. Complex jobs get a custom written quote after we see the work; we do not publish one-size-fits-all estimates.
Yes. California C-10 electrical contractor license #1120441, bonded and insured. You can verify our license status through the CSLB (details on our license page).
Yes. First Electric is a California C-10 electrical contractor (C-10 #1120441), bonded and insured. We pull permits when the job needs them and work to the codes your city adopts.
No. First Electric LLC is a licensed electrical contractor based in La Mirada, California. We install and repair electrical systems in homes and businesses. We are not affiliated with First Electric Cooperative, the Arkansas electric utility.
First Electric is a licensed C-10 shop based in La Mirada (C-10 #1120441). We cover homes and small commercial suites across Brea: Downtown Brea, East Brea, and West Brea.
People call when something stopped working: a dead receptacle, a breaker that will not hold, half a house dark, or a panel that feels warm. We fix that first. When the service is maxed out (no spare slots, unsafe gear, or load that will not support an ADU or Level 2 charger), we plan the upgrade honestly and pull the permit. Fire or life-safety emergency? Call 911 first, then us.
Brea electrical work must meet California Electrical Code and local amendments. We pull permits when required, schedule inspections, and keep the paperwork clear for panel changes, remodel circuits, and tenant improvements.
Outlets dead, breakers that will not hold, lights that flicker when the AC kicks on: that is repair work, and it is the call we want first. Call (657) 239-6331; a real person answers, not an AI phone tree. We diagnose on site, write a custom quote, and fix what is wrong without upselling a panel you do not need.
Burning smell, sparking outlets, partial power loss, or a breaker that will not reset: call (657) 239-6331. Phones are answered 24/7. We stabilize the hazard, then quote lasting repairs. Fire or life-safety? Call 911 first.
Book a residential electrical safety inspection in the La Mirada area. $189 diagnostic credited if you hire us for recommended work. Call (657) 239-6331; a real person answers.
Pre-purchase electrical inspection for home buyers near La Mirada. $189 diagnostic credited if you hire us afterward. Call (657) 239-6331.
Residential electrical panel inspection near La Mirada. $189 diagnostic credited if you hire us. Call (657) 239-6331.
When the panel is full, warm, or stuck at 100A while you add loads, we upgrade the service equipment the right way: load calc, permit, inspection, SCE coordination. Call (657) 239-6331; a real person answers. Custom quote after we see your panel, never a vague estimate.
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