Your home’s electrical system is its nervous system. At SELES Construction, we ensure it remains safe, efficient, and capable of meeting modern demands. From urgent troubleshooting to full system modernization, we provide the expertise to keep your power flowing without interruption. As a licensed general contractor, we manage the complete electrical infrastructure of your home. We focus on safety, capacity, and the transition to a fully electric lifestyle.

Most East Bay homes are underpowered. Upgrading your panel to a 200A or 400A service to handle modern HVAC and kitchen loads (California Electrical Code (Title 24, Part 3)) will make the support of EVs, heat pumps, and induction stoves possible.

Replacing outdated wiring with modern, grounded, and AFCI-protected systems will provide your home with updated, safe, and grounded circuits; leaving behind the hazard "Knob & Tube" installations have become after 50 years of use.

Having a breaker trip out of nowhere is inconvinient. Reset it and it trips once again. You now know you need an experienced electrician. We provide peace of mind by troubleshooting everyday electrical inconviniences for you.

Designer lighting installations and custom fixture placement. Automated lighting controls and energy-efficient LED retrofits that meet 2026 Title 24, Part 6 standards. Make your home a system that works for you; make it smart.









Replacing outdated electrical panels with high-capacity systems capable of powering a modern home.
Why It Matters: Most East Bay homes were built for 60A or 100A service. Today’s induction stoves and high-draw appliances require at least 200A to operate safely. An upgrade prevents overloaded circuits and frequent breaker trips, which can be fire hazards.
Key Activities:
Main service entrance and breaker replacement;
Grounding and bonding
Load calculation and balancing
Whole-home surge protection
Regulatory Reference: Strict adherence to the California Electrical Code (Title 24, Part 3) [1]

Systematic removal of dangerous, outdated wiring and replacement with high-performance, modern grounded copper circuitry.
Why It Matters: Faulty wiring is the leading cause of residential fires in older homes. Modern wiring includes AFCI (Arc-Fault) and GFCI (Ground-Fault) protection for every room, ensuring your home is protected at all times, right from your main service panel.
Key Activities:
Knob-and-tube removal
New circuit routing and mapping
Wire routing through existing walls
Outlet/switch modernization
Regulatory Reference: AFCI/GFCI requirements per CEC Article 210.12 [2]; Meets Title 24, Part 6 (Energy Code) standards for "electric-ready" home updates [3].

Why It Matters: Issues like a breaker that won't reset, a flickering light, or a dead outlet are often symptoms of deeper wiring faults or shorts. Professional troubleshooting identifies the root cause to prevent catastrophic failure or fire. Prevention is key.
Key Activities:
Regulatory Reference: All repairs are conducted in strict accordance with CEC Article 210 (Branch Circuits) and Title 8 (Electrical Safety Orders) [4].
Why It Matters: Lighting is 30% of a home’s ambiance. We design layered lighting (ambient, task, accent) that uses 75% less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs. Proper lighting improves both the function and mood of a space.
Key Activities:
Regulatory Reference: Mandatory high-efficacy lighting per JA8 Standards (Title 24)

Primary Regulatory Framework:
2025 California Electrical Code (CEC): CCR, Title 24, Part 3. (Based on the 2023 National Electrical Code).
2025 California Energy Code: CCR, Title 24, Part 6. Sets the standards for high-efficacy lighting (JA8) and "Electric-Ready" home requirements.
Key Citations:
Service Lateral Routing: CEC Article 230.3. Explicitly prohibits service conductors from passing through the interior of one building to serve another.
Clearance from Structures: CPU General Order 95, Rule 54.8. Governs horizontal and vertical clearances for overhead service drops from neighboring properties.
Fault Protection: CEC Article 210.12. Requirements for Arc-Fault Circuit-Interrupter (AFCI) protection in residential dwellings.
Regulatory Footnotes
[1] California Electrical Code (CEC): Title 24, Part 3 (Based on the 2023 National Electrical Code) for residential wiring and service panel standards.
[2] AFCI/GFCI Protection: CEC Article 210.12 regarding Arc-Fault and Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupter requirements for modern dwelling units.
[3] "Electric-Ready" Infrastructure: Title 24, Part 6 (2026 Updates) regarding load capacity for major residential renovations.
[4] Electrical Safety Orders: California Code of Regulations, Title 8, regarding safe work practices during energized system troubleshooting.
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