A room addition is a chance to get the electrical right from the start: outlets where you need them, lighting that fits the room, and enough capacity that the new space does not trip breakers in the old one.
Our licensed electricians wire additions across Bakersfield, from single bedrooms to large family rooms and primary suites with their own bath. We work from your plans and coordinate with your builder.
Planning the electrical layout
Before rough-in, we walk the plan with you and confirm:
- Outlet spacing that meets code and fits your furniture
- Lighting type and placement, with switches at each entry
- Ceiling fan boxes rated to hold a fan
- Data, TV, and low voltage locations
- Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms tied into the existing system where required
- Any dedicated circuits for AC, heaters, or a bathroom
Tying into your existing panel
The new room has to be fed from somewhere. We check your panel for open spaces and overall capacity. If the panel is full or the service is small for the house, we will talk through a subpanel or a service upgrade before the addition is built, not after.
This matters in Bakersfield, where summer AC loads already push many older panels hard. Adding a room, and often more cooling, without a load check is how nuisance trips and overheated breakers start.
Permits and inspections
Room additions require permits. We handle the electrical portion, schedule rough and final inspections, and make sure the work is ready before your drywall crew arrives.
Upgrading the rest of the house at the same time
An addition is a good moment to fix old problems elsewhere, like missing GFCI outlets, a flickering circuit, or an outdated panel. Ask us to look while we are there.