If I hire you, can I feel safe having your workers in my house?

Absolutely. All our technicians are drug-tested and background-checked. I can vouch for their trustworthiness. They wouldn’t be working for us if they didn’t meet our high standards.

Can electrical panels be moved to any location in the house?

No. They must be put in a code location, which means there has to be three feet of clearance in the front and 30 inches side by side. We can help you decide where the ideal place would be for electrical panels in your house.

What’s a GFI outlet?

GFI—sometimes called GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter)—is a safety device that’s designed to protect you from shock or electrocution and is required anywhere in or around the house where an outlet may come in contact with water, like kitchen counters, bathrooms, garages and other outdoor areas. These outlets automatically shut off the electrical current whenever water or dampness is detected.

I have an older home. Should I replace my electrical panels?

To be on the safe side, any panel that’s more than 40 years old should be inspected by a qualified electrical contractor. In particular, Federal Pacific Panels and certain Zinsco Panels are outdated and pose significant fire and safety hazards.

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Owner Jeff Balich stands next to one of Mr. Prime Electrical’s service vehicles.

Mr. Prime Electrical provides a host of electrical services for clients in San Mateo County, including whole house rewiring and 200 amp panel upgrades. The company also installs and replaces smoke detectors, recessed LED lighting, and whole house surge protectors.

Family-owned and operated since 1970, Mr. Prime Electrical takes pride in offering detailed electrical contracting services to “thousands of satisfied customers,” says owner Jeff Balich, who acquired the company from his father, Martin, in 1995.

Mr. Prime Electrical’s customer service-oriented electricians are residential specialists who are trained in electrical repairs, remodels and installations. Also, the company adheres to a “Straight Forward Pricing™” policy that lets customers know a job’s price before work begins.

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Service Area

San Mateo County

Serving San Mateo County, Including Redwood City, South San Francisco, Daly City, San Bruno, Pacifica, San Carlos, Millbrae and Half Moon Bay

Main Services

Electrical Contractor

Ceiling Fan Repair
Circuit Breaker Repair
Electrical Inspections
Electrical Panel Upgrades
Electrical Repairs
Electrical Services
Emergency Electrician
Hot Tub Wiring
Lighting Repairs
Outlet Installations
Subpanel Installation
Whole Home Surge Protectors

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Mon

08:00 am - 06:00 pm

Tue

08:00 am - 06:00 pm

Wed

08:00 am - 06:00 pm

Thu

08:00 am - 06:00 pm

Fri

08:00 am - 06:00 pm

Sat

Closed

Sun

Closed

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Company Name

Mr. Prime Electrical

Managers

Jeff Balich, Owner

Years in Industry

31 (Manager)

# of Employees

License

264901

Memberships

Electricians' Success International, San Mateo Area Chamber of Commerce

Founded

1970

Payment Accepted

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mastercard,

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171 SURVEYS

21 CONSECUTIVE YEARS

SINCE DECEMBER 2004

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4.7 avg. star score from 171 Verified Customer Phone Survey Responses

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