ELECTRICIANS IN IRVINE, CA
Your Local Irvine Electrician
O’Hagan Electric has been providing dependable electrical services to Irvine homeowners and businesses for over 20 years. As a full-service electrical contractor based in Orange County, we handle everything from panel upgrades and EV charger installations to smart home wiring and whole-home lighting retrofits.
Irvine is a master-planned city of approximately 112,000 households, developed primarily by the Irvine Company in distinct “village” communities. Because the city was built in planned phases — from 1970s neighborhoods like Woodbridge to brand-new developments at Great Park Neighborhoods — the electrical needs vary dramatically from one village to the next. Older communities often need panel capacity upgrades to handle modern loads, while newer homes focus on EV charging infrastructure, solar integration, and smart home systems.
Whether you’re in Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, Northwood, Portola Springs, Great Park Neighborhoods, or Orchard Hills, we understand the specific electrical profile of your village and what it takes to keep your home running safely and efficiently. Irvine is served by Southern California Edison for grid delivery, with the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) handling energy procurement for many residents.
Electrical Services We Offer in Irvine
- EV Charger Installation — Level 2 home charging stations installed to code. Irvine has the highest EV ownership rate in Orange County — we install more chargers here than any other city we serve.
- Electrical Panel Upgrades — Upgrade from 100-amp to 200-amp service, especially critical in 1970s-80s villages like Woodbridge and Northwood.
- Recessed Lighting — LED recessed lighting for kitchens, living rooms, and whole-home retrofits.
- Ceiling Fan Installation — New installations and replacements, including homes without existing wiring.
- Whole-House Surge Protection — Protect your appliances, electronics, and solar equipment from power surges and voltage spikes.
- Smoke & CO Detectors — Hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors installed to current California code.
- Kitchen Electrical Remodel — Dedicated circuits, under-cabinet lighting, and outlet upgrades for kitchen renovations.
- Landscape & Outdoor Lighting — Pathway lighting, security lighting, and outdoor entertaining setups.
- 220V Appliance Installation — Dryers, ranges, hot tubs, and other high-voltage appliance hookups.
Why Irvine Homes Need an Electrician Who Knows the Area
Irvine’s master-planned layout means the electrical profile of your home depends almost entirely on which village you live in and when it was built. A 1977 Woodbridge townhome has completely different electrical needs than a 2018 build in Great Park Neighborhoods — and we’ve worked extensively in both.
The city is served by Southern California Edison for transmission and distribution, with the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) handling energy procurement for participating Irvine residents. We coordinate with both SCE and OCPA as needed for panel upgrades, meter changes, and solar interconnection.
Common electrical needs and issues we see across Irvine’s villages:
- EV charger installation — Irvine leads Orange County in electric vehicle adoption. Nearly every week we’re installing Level 2 chargers in garages across the city. In older villages, this often requires a panel upgrade first — most 1970s and 1980s homes have 100-amp panels that can’t support a 40-amp or 50-amp EV circuit on top of existing loads.
- 100-amp to 200-amp panel upgrades — Villages built before the mid-1990s — Woodbridge, Turtle Rock, Northwood, University Park — were designed for a time when homes drew far less power. Adding an EV charger, a home office, or a second HVAC zone almost always requires upgrading to 200-amp service.
- Smart home integration — Irvine homeowners regularly ask for whole-home smart wiring: automated lighting controls, motorized shades, smart thermostats, and structured wiring for home networks. We install the electrical infrastructure these systems need.
- Solar and battery backup — Newer Irvine homes, especially in Portola Springs and Great Park Neighborhoods, often come pre-wired for solar. For homes adding battery storage like Tesla Powerwall or Enphase IQ, we handle the sub-panel work and interconnection.
Why Irvine Residents Choose O'Hagan Electric
20+ Years of Experience We’ve been solving electrical problems across Orange County for over two decades. From upgrading panels in 1970s Woodbridge condos to wiring EV chargers in brand-new Great Park homes, we know Irvine’s electrical landscape inside and out.
Licensed & Code-Compliant Every job meets current California electrical code (NEC 2022). We pull all required permits through the City of Irvine and schedule inspections so your work is done right and documented.
Communication-First Approach Our relationship with you starts on the first call and doesn’t end until you’re fully satisfied. We keep you informed at every step — no surprises, no guesswork.
Free Estimates Call us or fill out the form to get a free, no-obligation estimate for any residential or commercial electrical project in Irvine.
