Commercial Electrician in Santa Barbara
Licensed C10 electrical contractor serving Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, and the Central Coast. Permitting and inspection-ready. Fast scheduling. 100% commercial-focused.
Commercial electrical services in Santa Barbara
From State Street retail and Funk Zone hospitality properties to Goleta industrial parks and Montecito estates, we deliver code-compliant commercial electrical work across every facility type in Santa Barbara County.
- LED lighting design, photometric layouts, and energy-efficient retrofits
- EV charger installation for hotels, retail, and commercial properties
- Generator installation, transfer switches, and backup power systems
- Electrical panel upgrades, switchgear, and power distribution
- Signage lighting, monument signs, and parking lot pole lighting
- Tenant improvement electrical and full commercial construction
- Underground trenching and conduit installation
- 24/7 emergency electrical service and rapid response
Commercial Electrical Expertise in Santa Barbara
Commercial-Only Execution
Every project is built to pass inspection on the first visit. We handle permitting, code compliance, and coordination so your business stays open.
Scalable Crews & Scheduling
After-hours, overnight, and weekend scheduling to minimize downtime. We scale crew size to match your timeline and keep your facility running.
Central Coast Coverage
Full service coverage across Santa Barbara County, Goleta, Carpinteria, Montecito, and the entire Central Coast region of California.
Industries we serve in Santa Barbara
Trusted by commercial operators across Santa Barbara County and the Central Coast.
Featured services
LED Lighting Retrofits
Energy-efficient LED upgrades for hotels, wineries, retail, and commercial buildings across Santa Barbara County.
EV Charging Installation
Level 2 and DC fast charging for hotels, retail centers, and commercial properties with utility interconnection.
Generator Installation
Standby generators and automatic transfer switches for PSPS events and wildfire season preparedness.
Electrical Panel Upgrades
Service upgrades, panel replacements, and capacity expansion for growing Santa Barbara facilities.
Signage & Lighting
Monument signs, channel letters, architectural lighting, and exterior brand presentation for commercial properties.
Tenant Improvements
Complete electrical buildouts for new tenants in La Cumbre Plaza, State Street retail, and office properties.
Why commercial clients choose OES in Santa Barbara
Licensed C10 Contractor
California C10 Electrical Contractor license #1003962. Fully bonded and insured for commercial projects statewide.
Commercial-Only Focus
100% of our work is commercial and industrial. No residential distractions means deeper expertise for your facility.
Permitting & Inspection-Ready
We manage the full permit process with Santa Barbara County and deliver inspection-ready work designed to pass on the first visit.
24/7 Emergency Response
Round-the-clock emergency service for commercial clients. Typical response time of 2 to 4 hours across Santa Barbara County.
Recent commercial work near Santa Barbara
- LED lighting retrofit for a State Street hospitality property
- EV charging station deployment for a Goleta commercial campus
- Generator and ATS installation for a Montecito boutique hotel
- Full electrical buildout for a new wine tasting room in the Funk Zone
- Parking lot lighting upgrade for a La Cumbre Plaza retail tenant
- Panel upgrade and utility coordination for a multi-tenant Goleta office park
Nearby service areas
We provide commercial electrical services throughout Santa Barbara County including Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, Montecito, Isla Vista, and the surrounding Central Coast. Our teams also serve Ventura County, Los Angeles, and all of Southern California.
Frequently asked questions
1What commercial electrical services do you provide in Santa Barbara?
We provide complete commercial electrical services in Santa Barbara including LED lighting retrofits, EV charger installation, generator systems, electrical panel upgrades, signage lighting, tenant improvement electrical, underground trenching, and 24/7 emergency response. All work is performed by licensed C10 electricians and is inspection-ready.
2Do you handle permitting and inspections for Santa Barbara projects?
Yes. We manage the full permitting process with the City of Santa Barbara and Santa Barbara County building departments. Every project is designed to pass inspection on the first visit, and we coordinate directly with local inspectors to keep your project on schedule.
3How quickly can you start a commercial electrical project in Santa Barbara?
For most commercial projects in Santa Barbara, we can begin within 1 to 2 weeks of approved proposals. Emergency service is available 24/7 with typical response times of 2 to 4 hours across Santa Barbara County.
4Do you provide after-hours scheduling for Santa Barbara businesses?
Absolutely. We routinely schedule work during evenings, overnight, and weekends to avoid disrupting your business operations. This is especially common for hospitality, retail, and restaurant clients in the Santa Barbara area.
5Can you coordinate with utilities for rebates and service upgrades?
Yes. We work directly with Southern California Edison, Pacific Gas and Electric, and local utility providers on rebate applications, service upgrades, transformer installations, and meter coordination for Santa Barbara County projects.
6Do you serve wineries and agricultural facilities in Santa Barbara County?
Yes. We provide electrical services for wineries, agricultural operations, and rural commercial properties throughout Santa Barbara County and the Central Coast. Our capabilities include power distribution, lighting, and equipment connections for agricultural and wine industry facilities.
7Are you licensed and insured for commercial electrical work?
Yes. Optimum Energy Services holds an active California C10 Electrical Contractor license (#1003962). We carry full general liability and workers compensation insurance, and we are bonded for commercial and industrial projects statewide.
8Do you provide emergency electrical service in Santa Barbara?
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency electrical response across Santa Barbara County. Whether it is a power outage, panel failure, or safety hazard, our dispatch team can typically have a licensed electrician on-site within 2 to 4 hours.
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