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Electrician in Altadena, Open 24/7

Ready Electric works across Altadena, including homes being repaired and rebuilt after the Eaton Fire. Licensed electricians, priced options before any work, and a real person on the phone day or night.
  • Open 24 hours, 7 days a week
  • Licensed, bonded & insured
  • Diagnosis and priced options first
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Services in Altadena

Residential Electrical Services in Altadena

Emergency Electrical Repair in Altadena

Power out in part of the house, a burning smell, sparks at an outlet. Answered 24/7, and the nearest electrician heads your way.

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Panel Upgrades in Altadena

100A to 200A service, Federal Pacific and Zinsco replacements, sub-panels. Load calculation first, so you only upgrade if you need to.

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EV Charger Installation in Altadena

Level 2 chargers and 240V outlets for any EV. We check whether your panel can carry it before we quote.

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Home Rewiring in Altadena

Knob-and-tube and ungrounded wiring in older homes, replaced room by room or all at once.

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Troubleshooting in Altadena

Breakers that keep tripping, flickering lights, dead outlets. We find the cause, not just the symptom.

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Lighting, Outlets & GFCI in Altadena

Recessed and outdoor lighting, new circuits, GFCI and surge protection, done to code.

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Dedicated Circuits in Altadena

New circuits for kitchens, laundry, AC, spas and workshops, sized correctly and checked against your panel.

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Sub-Panel Installation in Altadena

Sub-panels for ADUs, garages, additions and workshops, sized with a load calculation.

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Breaker Repair & Replacement in Altadena

Breakers that trip, won’t reset or feel hot. We find the cause and install the right breaker.

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Electrical Work in Altadena, Including Rebuilds

Altadena is an unincorporated community with Craftsman, Spanish and midcentury homes along the foothills. After the January 2025 Eaton Fire, many homes need electrical repairs, new services or complete wiring for rebuilds.

If you’re rebuilding, it’s the moment to plan for the next 30 years: EV charging, a heat pump, induction cooking, generator or battery backup, and spare room in the panel. Adding those circuits while the walls are open is far simpler, and cheaper, than opening finished walls later. We help you decide what to wire for now and what to rough in for later.

We handle new electrical services, panels, whole-house wiring, EV chargers, generators and surge protection, and coordinate with the county and the utility.

Because Altadena is unincorporated, electrical permits go through LA County Public Works Building and Safety, and electricity is supplied by Southern California Edison.

Altadena at a Glance

Electric utility

Southern California Edison

Electrical permits

LA County Public Works Building and Safety

ZIP codes

91001

Areas we cover

The neighborhoods above and below Lake Avenue, the Meadows, Christmas Tree Lane and the foothill streets

Local landmarks

Christmas Tree Lane, Eaton Canyon, Lake Avenue, Woodbury Road
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Common jobs in Altadena

What We Do Most in Altadena

Rebuild Electrical After the Eaton Fire

Full electrical for rebuilt homes, from the new service and panel to every circuit, permitted through LA County.

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Inspections for Homes That Survived

Smoke, heat and power surges can damage wiring in homes that are still standing. We inspect and repair.

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Generators and Backup Power

SCE uses Public Safety Power Shutoffs during high-wind events. A generator with a transfer switch keeps the essentials running.

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Permits & power

Rebuilding in Altadena

Altadena is unincorporated, so permits go through LA County Public Works Building and Safety. Eaton Fire rebuilds are handled at the One-Stop Permit Center on Woodbury Road, where the County set up a unified permitting authority and SCE offers planner appointments for new service.

SCE is undergrounding about 63 miles of lines in Altadena, including the high fire risk areas near the canyons. Rebuilding homes may need to connect to that new underground service, and residents have reported that trenching and conduit on private property fall to the owner. We help you understand what your lot needs before you commit, and we coordinate the service with SCE.

What We Handle in Altadena

  • The permit with LA County Public Works Building and Safety
  • Meter and service coordination with Southern California Edison
  • Load calculations and any diagrams the job needs
  • Scheduling and meeting the inspector
  • A written price after an on-site assessment
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We Pick Up

Open 24/7, holidays included.

We Show Up

Local dispatch from Highland Park.

You Choose

Options and prices before any work.

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Bonded & insured · CSLB #1080235

FAQ

Electrician Questions in Altadena

Yes. We wire rebuilt homes and coordinate the new service with SCE. Permits go through LA County, including the Altadena One-Stop Permit Center.
SCE is undergrounding lines across much of Altadena. Whether your home connects underground, and what work falls on your property, depends on your street. We check with SCE.
Yes. Heat, smoke and surges during the fire and outages can damage wiring and equipment. An inspection is a good first step.
Yes. Ready Electric serves homes throughout Altadena, including the neighborhoods above and below Lake Avenue, the Meadows, Christmas Tree Lane and the foothill streets. We’re often working near Eaton Canyon and Woodbury Road.
Yes. We’re open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Call (323) 286-9800 and a real person answers.
Yes. Ready Electric is a licensed, bonded and insured California electrical contractor, CSLB #1080235.

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