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QO and NQ panelboards, breakers, and disconnects common in commercial tenant spaces and small industrial facilities.
From a single tripping breaker to a portfolio-wide lighting failure, our service crews handle the diagnostic and repair work that keeps commercial buildings operating safely and in code compliance.
Commercial service work should be transparent. You know what we found, what we recommend, and what it costs before we start cutting into walls or ordering parts.
A licensed electrician arrives on site, reviews the reported issue with your facility or property team, and performs systematic troubleshooting — panel inspection, circuit testing, and visual checks before recommending a repair path.
We explain the root cause, outline the repair or replacement needed, and provide a written estimate before proceeding. For straightforward fixes, many repairs are completed on the first visit once you approve the scope.
Our crew performs the approved work using commercial-grade materials from manufacturers we stock and specify daily. If specialty parts are required, we order them and schedule a return visit with a confirmed ETA.
Every repair is tested under load before we close out — breakers hold, circuits energize correctly, fixtures operate as expected, and GFCI/AFCI devices trip and reset properly. We do not leave with the problem “probably fixed.”
You receive a service report describing the issue, work performed, and parts replaced. For property management and maintenance contract clients, findings are logged for your asset records. We flag deferred items that should be addressed before they become emergencies.
Not every service call requires a permit, but commercial electrical work in California must meet the current California Electrical Code. We know where the line is between a repair-in-kind and work that triggers plan check.
Panel replacements, new circuits, service upgrades, and most code violation corrections typically require a permit from the local AHJ. Like-for-like breaker or device replacement on an existing circuit may not — but jurisdiction rules vary. We confirm permit requirements before starting work and handle the filing when one is needed.
When a fire marshal, insurance surveyor, or building inspector identifies violations — missing GFCI protection, improper panel labeling, overloaded circuits, or damaged equipment — we scope the correction to meet current code and provide documentation for re-inspection. We prioritize life-safety items and work with your team on phasing when the full correction cannot happen in one visit.
For permitted repairs, we schedule the final inspection with the building department and ensure the work is ready when the inspector arrives. Our service reports include photos and test results that support closeout when your property team needs records for lenders, insurers, or asset managers.
All service work is performed by CA C-10 licensed electricians under Pires Electric (License #579911). We carry commercial general liability and workers’ compensation coverage appropriate for work in occupied buildings, retail spaces, and multi-tenant properties across the Bay Area.
Our service trucks and warehouse stock the panels, breakers, devices, and lighting components found in Bay Area commercial buildings. We repair what you have and replace with equivalent commercial-grade equipment when components are obsolete or unsafe.
QO and NQ panelboards, breakers, and disconnects common in commercial tenant spaces and small industrial facilities.
Panelboards, breakers, and motor control equipment for larger commercial and industrial distribution systems.
Commercial fixtures, drivers, and emergency lighting units for office, retail, and warehouse applications.
Commercial-grade switches, receptacles, GFCI/AFCI devices, and wiring devices for tenant improvements and repairs.
Fixtures, track heads, and wiring devices for retail showrooms, restaurants, and common-area lighting repairs.
Most service calls run two to four hours on site — breaker diagnostics, fixture repairs, outlet replacements, and straightforward panel work. Multi-circuit failures, intermittent faults, or jobs requiring ordered parts may need a return visit. Maintenance contracts span quarterly to annual cycles depending on portfolio size and building type.
Standard service calls are handled by a two-person crew — a journeyman electrician and an apprentice or helper. Panel work, parking lot lighting with lift access, or after-hours emergency response may bring additional technicians. Maintenance walk-throughs for large portfolios are staffed to cover multiple units in one mobilization.
We handle commercial electrical service calls across the Bay Area — from panel diagnostics and lighting repairs to emergency troubleshooting for property managers and facilities teams. Pires Electric has served Bay Area property managers, retail operators, and restaurant groups since 1989.
Most of our service and repair work comes from property management portfolios, retail operators, and restaurant groups that need a reliable electrician on call — not a different vendor every time something breaks.
Service calls and maintenance programs for multi-tenant commercial properties
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For urgent commercial electrical issues — partial power loss, tripping breakers, or lighting failures affecting operations — we prioritize same-day or next-morning response across the Bay Area. Call (510) 797-5051 and describe the situation; our dispatch team will confirm availability and ETA based on crew location and severity.
Yes. We offer scheduled maintenance programs for property management firms, retail portfolios, and restaurant groups. Contracts typically include quarterly or semi-annual walk-throughs, priority response for service calls, panel and lighting inspections, and documented condition reports for your asset management team.
Yes. Intermittent faults — flickering lights, random breaker trips, outlets that work sometimes — require systematic diagnosis. We use circuit tracing, load testing, thermal imaging where appropriate, and panel inspection to isolate the root cause rather than replacing parts until something sticks.
Yes. We repair and replace parking lot pole lights, wall packs, canopy fixtures, and site lighting controls. Work includes ballast and driver replacement, photocell and time-clock troubleshooting, and coordination with your property team on after-hours access when poles or pole bases require lift equipment.
Describe the issue and we’ll confirm response time, scope, and pricing. For non-urgent requests, use the contact form and our service team will follow up the same business day.