Your home deserves an electrical system that matches its quality. Firebrand Electric specializes in high-end residential electrical work across Sonoma County — from estate builds in Kenwood and Glen Ellen to smart home retrofits in Santa Rosa, from fire rebuilds in Fountaingrove to lighting design that transforms wine country properties into something special.
As a locally owned electrical contractor with over 30 years of combined experience, we understand the specific challenges and opportunities that come with residential electrical work in this region. Sonoma County homes range from 100-year-old Victorians in Petaluma to brand-new custom builds in Healdsburg, and each demands a different approach. We bring the expertise to handle all of it.
Building a new home or addition? We work closely with architects, builders, and homeowners to design and install electrical systems that meet your current needs while anticipating future requirements. Our expertise includes luxury residences, wine country estates, and custom homes where attention to detail matters.
We handle everything from initial load calculations and service sizing through rough-in, trim-out, and final inspection. Every wire is pulled with care, every connection made to last, every circuit labeled for clarity. For new construction in areas like Windsor, Healdsburg, and the Sonoma Valley, we coordinate with builders to ensure electrical rough-in stays on schedule and passes inspection the first time.
New homes in Sonoma County increasingly require pre-wiring for solar, EV charging, battery backup systems, and home automation. We design electrical systems with these future needs in mind so you are not paying for expensive retrofits later.
Modern homes demand intelligent electrical systems. We integrate Control4, Lutron, Savant, Nest, Ring, and other smart home technologies seamlessly with your electrical infrastructure. Automated lighting scenes, voice control, security integration, motorized shades, and remote monitoring — we make technology work for you, not against you.
Smart home technology is especially valuable in Sonoma County where many homeowners split time between properties or want remote monitoring during fire season. We configure systems that let you check on your home from anywhere, control lights and climate, and receive alerts if something needs attention.
Great lighting transforms a house into a home. We design and install interior and exterior lighting that enhances architecture, creates ambiance, and improves functionality. From recessed cans to statement chandeliers, from pathway lighting to landscape illumination — we understand how light shapes space. Explore our full lighting design and installation services for detailed information.
Wine country homes often feature outdoor entertaining areas that need layered lighting — task lighting for outdoor kitchens, accent lighting for landscaping and architecture, and ambient lighting for dining and conversation. We design systems with dimming and zone control so you can adjust the mood for any occasion.
Adding solar? Installing an EV charger? Need more circuits? We upgrade electrical panels and service capacity to meet growing power demands. Many homes in Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, and Sebastopol were built with 100-amp panels that simply cannot support modern electrical loads. Our electrical panel upgrade service brings your home up to current capacity and code requirements.
All upgrades meet current code requirements including AFCI protection, GFCI where required, and proper grounding. We handle the PG&E coordination for service entrance upgrades and schedule the work to minimize your time without power.
After devastating fires, families need contractors who understand the complex rebuilding process. Firebrand Electric has been deeply involved in fire rebuild electrical work throughout Sonoma County since the 2017 Tubbs Fire. We lost neighbors and friends in those fires, and rebuilding this community is personal to us.
We have extensive experience navigating the permit process for fire-damaged properties, meeting updated codes that may differ significantly from what was in place when the original home was built, coordinating with general contractors and insurance adjusters, and delivering systems that pass inspection while respecting budget constraints. If you are rebuilding in Coffey Park, Fountaingrove, Larkfield, or anywhere in the fire-affected areas, we understand your situation.
Sonoma County has no shortage of beautiful older homes — from the Victorians and Craftsmans of Petaluma and Santa Rosa to the ranch homes of Rohnert Park and Cotati built in the 1950s through 1970s. Many of these homes have electrical systems that are outdated, undersized, or even dangerous.
Common issues we address in older Sonoma County homes include knob-and-tube wiring that needs replacement, aluminum wiring connections that require remediation, ungrounded outlets that need updating, overloaded panels with double-tapped breakers, and outdated Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels that insurance companies are increasingly refusing to cover. We assess your home honestly and prioritize the work that matters most for safety and functionality.
With California leading the nation in EV adoption, more Sonoma County homeowners are adding Level 2 chargers to their garages and driveways. We install Tesla Wall Connectors, ChargePoint Home Flex, and all major brands. If your panel needs an upgrade to support the added load, we handle that too. See our EV charger installation page for details.
PSPS events and fire season have made backup power a necessity, not a luxury, for Sonoma County homeowners. We install Kohler and Cummins automatic standby generators, as well as battery backup systems that pair with solar. Whether you need a whole-home generator or a battery system for essential circuits, we design the right solution. Learn more about our backup generator installation services.
From Fountaingrove estates to Dry Creek vineyards, from Russian River cottages to Bennett Valley homes — we have wired some of Sonoma County finest properties. Your home deserves the same attention.
We provide residential electrical services throughout Santa Rosa, Healdsburg, Petaluma, Windsor, Sonoma, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park, Cotati, Kenwood, Forestville, and Cloverdale.
Panel upgrade costs in Sonoma County typically range from $2,500 to $5,000 for a straightforward 200-amp upgrade, depending on your home age, current wiring condition, and whether PG&E service entrance work is required. Homes with outdated panels like Federal Pacific or Zinsco may need additional work. We provide detailed estimates after an on-site assessment so there are no surprises.
Yes, most electrical work in Sonoma County requires a permit from your local building department. This includes panel upgrades, new circuits, rewiring, EV charger installation, and generator hookups. Minor work like replacing a light switch or outlet cover does not require a permit. We handle all permitting as part of our service so you do not have to deal with the paperwork.
A full rewire of a typical 3-bedroom Sonoma County home takes 5 to 10 working days depending on accessibility, wall construction, and the scope of work. Homes with plaster walls or limited attic and crawlspace access take longer. We work to minimize disruption to your daily life and coordinate patching and painting with your general contractor or handyman.
Yes. If your existing panel does not have space or capacity for a 240-volt EV circuit, we can upgrade your panel, add a sub-panel, or install a smart load management device that shares capacity with other circuits. We evaluate the best approach based on your specific situation and budget.
GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection prevents electrical shock in wet areas like kitchens, bathrooms, and outdoor outlets. AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection detects dangerous arcing in wiring that can cause fires. Current California code requires both types of protection in specific locations. During any panel upgrade or new circuit installation, we ensure your home meets these safety requirements.
Absolutely. Firebrand Electric has completed hundreds of fire rebuild electrical projects in Coffey Park, Fountaingrove, Mark West, Larkfield, and other fire-affected areas of Sonoma County. We understand the updated code requirements, the insurance claim process, and the coordination needed with general contractors. Rebuilding this community has been a major part of our work since 2017.