★★★★★
5.0 · 27 Google reviews
20+ years
in the trade
CSLB #1156335
licensed · bonded · insured
Sonoma County
owned & operated
Bright Right Electric is a family-owned electrical contractor based in Rohnert Park, serving homeowners, property managers, and businesses across Sonoma, Marin, and Napa County. With more than twenty years in the trade and a valid California C-10 contractor license (CSLB #1156335), we handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work — from a single dead outlet to a whole-home panel upgrade, EV charger, generator, or solar and battery system. You get straight answers and a clear price up front. Call (707) 791-5552 for a free quote.
03 ─────── The offer
Free Quote. Honest Number. No Surprises.
Every Bright Right estimate comes with a defined scope and a real price before any work begins — free, in writing, and explained in plain language. If a repair can wait a year, we'll tell you.
URGENCY: Priority scheduling for emergencies and pre-PSPS generator installs — call before storm season fills the calendar.
04 ─────── The problem
Tired of Electricians Who Up-Sell Instead of Fix?
You called for one thing and got a pitch for five. Across Sonoma County the most common complaint isn't bad wiring — it's the technician who shows up as a salesman, quotes a vague verbal number, then pads the invoice with work you never needed. Bright Right does the opposite. You get a written scope and a firm price before we start, in plain language, from the licensed contractor who will actually do the work. If something is genuinely unsafe, we say so directly; if it can wait, we tell you that too — even when it costs us the sale. Every permitted job is pulled and inspected, and we coordinate the PG&E disconnect and reconnect so your power is off for hours, not days.
A written scope and a firm price — before we start
05 ─────── Who we are
About Bright Right Electric
Bright Right Electric is a family-owned electrical contractor serving Rohnert Park and greater Sonoma County, built on more than twenty years of hands-on trade experience. The company is led by Rich, a licensed electrician holding California contractor license CSLB #1156335. We're not a franchise and not a private-equity roll-up running calls out of an answering service in another state — when you call, you reach the people who do the work and who are accountable for how it turns out. That's why homeowners trust us with everything from a dead outlet to wiring a custom home from the ground up: panel, EV charger, generator, solar, battery, and lighting, all under a single license, so there's no finger-pointing between trades and one permit process instead of three. Based at 1150 Holly Ave, we reach Cotati, Penngrove, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and Sebastopol quickly, with the rest of Sonoma, Marin, and Napa on our regular route.
06 ─────── What we do
Electrical Services for Rohnert Park Homes & Businesses
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Electrical Repair
Fast, reliable solutions for electrical issues, from faulty outlets and switches to wiring problems and unexpected power loss.
02
Electrical Installation
Professional installation of new wiring, outlets, fixtures, and electrical systems for homes, renovations, and businesses.
03
Panel Upgrades
Upgrade outdated electrical panels to improve safety, increase capacity, and support today’s modern electrical demands.
04
EV Charger Installation
Convenient home and business EV charger installations designed for safe, reliable, and efficient electric vehicle charging.
05
Lighting Installation
Enhance your space with expertly installed indoor, outdoor, recessed, LED, and energy-efficient lighting solutions.
06
Generator Installation
Keep your home or business powered during outages with dependable generator installation tailored to your electrical needs.
07 ─────── Why us
Why Rohnert Park Homeowners Choose Bright Right
Straight Pricing, In Writing
You get a defined scope and a firm number before we start, explained in plain language. If something can wait, we say so — even when it costs us the sale. No verbal placeholder quotes, no surprise line items.
Truly Local — Based in Rohnert Park
Our shop is at 1150 Holly Ave, which puts Cotati, Penngrove, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, and Sebastopol minutes away. Urgent calls get priority scheduling, and you'll never see a trip charge for an electrician driving up from the city.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured — CSLB #1156335
Every job that needs a permit gets one, and every permitted job gets inspected. Verify our California license with the Contractors State License Board, and look us up on the Better Business Bureau.
One Contractor for the Whole System
Panel, EV charger, generator, solar, battery, and lighting under a single license means no finger-pointing between trades, one permit process instead of three, and one company that handles the PG&E disconnect and reconnect for you.
08 ─────── Reviews
What Your Rohnert Park Neighbors Say
“This is the most professional company I have ever worked with. I am a difficult person and hard to please (I have really high standards (as a retired science teacher) and I am skeptical of workmen and I'm a perfectionist!). Bright Right is currently working on the 3rd job I have hired them for - everything has gone smoothly, no stress at all!!! They are so friendly and so courteous. Rick and Dustin are an effective team with their two unique personalities - both very upbeat, serious, and kind. They explain everything in detail and answer all my questions (I am hyper-concerned about my property), and they are basically experienced, conscientious electricians you can trust.”
— Nora Parker · Google Review
“Bright Right did the electrical for our kitchen remodel and we couldn’t be happier, we have since then added an EV with them and they were as good as the first time. Highly recommend!”
— Joey Evans · Google Review
“Shout out to Dustin Fildes, the electrician they sent to do the work at my house. You can tell he takes pride in his work. He’s a very professional and very friendly. Individual would absolutely recommend Bright Right Electric and specifically Dustin to all my family and friends. Thank you Bright Right”
— Robert Horner · Google Review
Google Business Profile
5.0
Across 27 Google reviews
09 ─────── Coverage
Serving Rohnert
Park & the North Bay
Bright Right Electric is based in Rohnert Park and covers all of Sonoma County from a single local shop. Close to home we work throughout Rohnert Park — the lettered sections, the University District around Sonoma State University and the Green Music Center, and the businesses along the Commerce Boulevard and Redwood Drive corridors — then out to neighboring Cotati, Penngrove, Petaluma, Santa Rosa, Sebastopol, Windsor, Healdsburg, Sonoma, and Cloverdale. Across the county line in Marin we serve San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley, Sausalito, and Larkspur, and up in the Napa Valley we handle projects in Napa, American Canyon, Yountville, St. Helena, and Calistoga. If you don't see your town, call us anyway — we cover more ground than the list suggests, and we'd rather tell you yes or no in thirty seconds than have you keep searching.
Rohnert Park
The lettered sections · University District · Sonoma State · Green Music Center · Commerce Blvd · Redwood Dr
Sonoma County
Cotati · Penngrove · Petaluma · Santa Rosa · Sebastopol · Windsor · Healdsburg · Sonoma · Cloverdale
Marin County
San Rafael · Novato · Mill Valley · Sausalito · Larkspur
Napa County
Napa · American Canyon · Yountville · St. Helena · Calistoga
10 ─────── Costs & timelines
Rohnert Park Electrical
Costs & Timelines, Explained
How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost in Sonoma County?
Most residential electrical panel upgrades in Sonoma County run $2,500 to $6,500, with a straightforward 100-amp to 200-amp service change landing in the middle of that range. Complex work — a full service relocation, a meter move, or a jump to 400-amp service — typically runs $4,000 to $8,000, while a subpanel for an ADU or garage is usually $500 to $2,000. Expect permit and inspection fees of roughly $700 to $2000 on top, which a reputable contractor folds into the written quote. The biggest cost drivers are your service size, where the meter sits, and how much PG&E coordination the job requires. We give itemized, written estimates after a real site visit — never a phone-only guess. See our panel upgrade service for what's included.
How long does a panel upgrade take, and how long is my power off?
The panel swap itself takes one to two days, but the full process — permit, install, inspection, and PG&E reconnect — usually runs two to six weeks when no PG&E infrastructure work is needed, and six to twelve weeks or more when it is. The part homeowners fear is being left without power, because PG&E scheduling in this county can stretch to two weeks after inspection for an occupied home. That's exactly what we manage for you: we sequence the disconnect, install, green-tag inspection, and reconnect so your actual outage is measured in hours, not days. Contact us and we'll map the timeline for your specific home.
How much does a whole-house standby generator cost installed in California?
A whole-house standby generator — a 22 kW Generac Guardian is the most common starting from $18,000 installed in California, including the automatic transfer switch, concrete pad, gas hookup, permit, and electrical labor. An essentials-only 10 to 14 kW unit that backs up the refrigerator, well pump, internet, and a few circuits runs about $6,000 to $9,000, and large estate systems climb past $20,000. California permits and required seismic bracing add to the total. We'll tell you honestly which tier fits — not every home needs whole-house backup when a critical-loads setup does the job for far less. See where we work on our service areas page.
11 ─────── Journal
Latest from Our Blog
Federal Pacific & Zinsco Panels: What Sonoma County Homeowners Should Know
Why these 1960s–80s panels raise insurance questions, and how to identify one in your garage in under a minute.
Before the Next PSPS: A Backup Power Checklist for Rohnert Park
Critical-loads panel, standby generator, or battery? A plain-language comparison ahead of storm season.
Load Calculations: Why Your EV Charger Quote Should Start With Your Panel
The math we run before you buy equipment, and what it means if your service is still 100 amps.
12 ─────── Questions
Rohnert Park Electrician FAQs
Still unsure? Call (707) 791-5552 and we'll answer in plain language.
Do I need a permit to upgrade my electrical panel?
Yes. A panel upgrade or service change requires a permit and a final inspection in Rohnert Park and throughout Sonoma County. Bright Right pulls the permit, coordinates the PG&E disconnect and reconnect, and meets the inspector for sign-off, so you never have to manage any part of the process yourself.
My home has a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel — is that a real problem?
It's worth taking seriously. Both brands have a documented history of breakers that fail to trip during a fault, and parts are no longer made to modern safety standards. Many insurers now ask about them directly. If your home was built between the 1960s and early 1980s, have the panel identified.
How long will a panel upgrade take, and how long will my power be off?
The panel swap takes one to two days, and the full permitted process runs two to six weeks — longer if PG&E infrastructure work is involved. With proper sequencing of the disconnect, inspection, and reconnect, your actual power outage is usually limited to a few hours rather than days.
How much does it cost to install a Level 2 EV charger, and might I need a panel upgrade first?
A typical Level 2 home charger install in the Bay Area runs $800 to $3,000 all-in, but the total can reach $6,000 if your panel needs upgrading first. We run a load calculation before you buy equipment, so you know the real scope and price up front instead of after.
How much does a whole-house standby generator cost, and do I even need a whole-house unit?
A whole-house 22 kW standby generator runs about $9,000 to $16,000 installed in California; an essentials-only unit runs $6,000 to $9,000. Not every home needs whole-house backup — sometimes a critical-loads panel keeps the fridge, well pump, and key circuits alive for a fraction of the cost.
Do you charge for estimates, and is there a trip charge?
No. Quotes are free, and because we're based right here in Rohnert Park, there's no trip charge for driving up from the city. Call (707) 791-5552 and we'll schedule a time to come look, then give you a written scope and price before any work begins.
Do you handle electrical emergencies?
Yes. Loss of power, burning smells, sparking outlets, scorched panel components, and water intrusion near electrical equipment all get priority scheduling. For anything urgent, call us directly at (707) 791-5552 rather than booking online so we can triage the situation and respond immediately.
Can you work on rental and investment properties?
Yes. We do significant work for landlords and property managers across Sonoma County, including turnover repairs, safety inspections, code corrections ahead of a sale or refinance, and panel upgrades on multi-unit buildings. We can coordinate access with tenants directly if that's easier for you.
Do you do commercial and tenant-improvement work?
Yes. We handle commercial service upgrades, subpanels, dedicated equipment circuits, lighting retrofits, Title 24 compliance, commercial EV charging, and full tenant improvements for offices, retail, restaurants, and light industrial space — scheduled around your business hours when the scope requires it.
What areas do you serve?
We're based in Rohnert Park and serve all of Sonoma County — Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Cotati, Penngrove, Windsor, Sebastopol, Healdsburg, Sonoma, and Cloverdale — plus Marin County (San Rafael, Novato, Mill Valley) and Napa County. If you don't see your town, call and we'll tell you in thirty seconds.
13 ─────── Get in touch
Call Rohnert Park's Straight-Talking Electrician Today
Storm season and PSPS outages don't wait — and neither should a breaker that's been tripping for months.
Whether it's an EV charger, a panel upgrade, a generator installed before the next shutoff, or a fault nobody else could find, Bright Right brings twenty-plus years of licensed experience to the job — done right the first time.
Phone
(707) 791-5552
(tap to call)
Address
150 Holly Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Hours
7am - 5pm & 24 hour emergency services available.
14 ─────── Find us
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15 ─────── Full service detail
Electrical Panel Upgrades in Rohnert Park
Replacing an undersized or obsolete panel is the most common job we perform in Rohnert Park, and it's the one that unlocks everything else. If your home still runs original 100-amp service, a Federal Pacific Stab-Lok, or a Zinsco panel, you're working with equipment engineered for a much smaller electrical load — and, in the case of those two brands, with a documented history of breakers that fail to trip. Upgrading to 200-amp service makes EV charging, battery backup, heat pumps, and modern appliance loads possible without constantly tripping breakers. We size the new service to what your household actually needs, pull the permit, coordinate the PG&E disconnect and reconnect, and meet the inspector for final sign-off.
EV Charger Installation in Sonoma County
Bright Right installs Level 2 home charging sized to your vehicle and, just as importantly, to your panel's actual available capacity. We run the dedicated 240-volt circuit, mount and commission the charger, and handle the permit — installing Tesla Wall Connectors, universal J1772 and NACS units, and hardwired or plug-in setups across Rohnert Park, Petaluma, and Santa Rosa. The detail most homeowners don't hear until it's too late is that many Sonoma County panels can't support a Level 2 charger without a service upgrade first, so we run a load calculation before you buy equipment, not after. We can also pre-wire a second circuit if a second EV is anywhere in your future.
Standby Generators & Backup Power
Public safety power shutoffs are a fact of life in Sonoma County, and so are winter storms that take lines down in the hills. We install whole-house standby generators with automatic transfer switches that pick up the house within seconds of an outage, wire inlets and manual transfer switches for portable generators, and add whole-house surge protection so your equipment isn't damaged when the utility comes back online. We'll also tell you honestly which tier makes sense — not every home in Cotati or Penngrove needs a whole-house unit when a critical-loads panel that keeps the refrigerator, well pump, internet, and a few circuits alive costs a fraction as much.
Solar & Battery Systems
We handle new photovoltaic installation, battery storage, system additions, and remove-and-replace work when a roof needs attention or a system has failed — plus service on existing arrays that aren't producing what they should. If you inherited a solar system with the house and nobody can tell you how it's wired or whether it's still under warranty, we can assess it and give you a clear picture. Battery storage in particular has changed the math for Sonoma County homeowners: between shifting utility rate structures under NEM 3.0 and the frequency of outages, a battery paired with existing solar is often a better investment than adding more panels.
Interior & Exterior Lighting
Recessed and can lighting, full LED retrofits, under-cabinet lighting, dimmer and smart-switch installation, fixture and chandelier hanging, landscape lighting, and security and motion-sensor lighting for homes across Rohnert Park and the University District. On the commercial side we handle lighting retrofits for offices, retail spaces, and warehouses along the Commerce Boulevard corridor, including the fixture and control changes that come with California Title 24 compliance. Lighting is one of the few electrical upgrades where the difference is immediately visible, and it's frequently the cheapest way to make a dated room feel finished.
Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair
Breakers that trip for no obvious reason, circuits that go dead, lights that flicker when the dryer starts, outlets that no longer hold a plug, GFCIs that won't reset, a faint burning smell you can't locate. These are the calls where experience shows. We trace a fault to its real source instead of swapping parts and billing for guesses, which is why our repairs hold and why we get called in behind other contractors who couldn't find the problem. In older Sonoma County homes the cause is often a failing backstab connection, a corroded neutral, a rodent-damaged run in a crawlspace, or a decades-old junction box buried behind drywall.
Custom Homes & New Construction
Full electrical for ground-up residential builds, major remodels, and additions throughout Sonoma, Marin, and Napa County — load calculations and plan review, service and meter setup, rough-in, trim, and final inspection. We work with general contractors, designers, and owner-builders, and we're comfortable on high-end custom projects near Sonoma State University where the lighting design, low-voltage layout, and smart controls all have to be coordinated before a single wire goes in. Getting the details right at rough-in is what keeps a home safe and functional for the next forty years — and it's far cheaper than fixing it after the drywall is up.
Commercial Electrical & Tenant Improvement
Service upgrades, panel and subpanel work, dedicated circuits for equipment, lighting retrofits, EV charging for employee and customer parking, and full tenant-improvement electrical for offices, retail, restaurants, and light industrial space along Redwood Drive and beyond. We understand a commercial job runs on someone else's schedule, so we work around business hours when the scope requires it. From a single dedicated circuit to a complete build-out, you get one licensed contractor coordinating permits, PG&E, and inspection — with clear pricing and a clean, code-compliant result.