Licensed Electrical Repair and Installation, Malibu.

Electrical Services We Provide for Homes and Businesses

A&B Malibu Plumbing, Heating & Electrical is a fully licensed and insured electrical contractor serving Malibu and greater Los Angeles since 1994. Our electrical work covers panel upgrades and replacements, circuit additions and branch wiring, fixture installations for interior and exterior applications, safety inspections and code compliance assessments, EV charger rough-in, and commercial wiring for light commercial properties. We do the work ourselves no brokering, no handoffs.

California law requires electrical work above a defined threshold to be performed by a licensed C-10 electrical contractor or a licensed general contractor with the appropriate subcontractor. Unlicensed work voids homeowner's insurance coverage on related claims, can fail a property sale inspection, and creates genuine fire and electrocution risk. The cost of fixing unlicensed work almost always exceeds what a licensed contractor would have charged upfront. Our CSLB license 722368 is publicly verifiable at www.cslb.ca.gov.

What a licensed electrician handles that a handyman legally cannot

Panel changes, new circuit runs, service entrance upgrades, and any work touching the main service panel are not handyman tasks under California law. These require a C-10 license. Knowing this protects you as a property owner, not because we say so, but because California's contractor licensing law does. We also offer plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services in Malibu as a single licensed contractor.

How Our Electrical Service Process Works

Every electrical job we take on follows a deliberate process, from the first call through final inspection sign-off. Here is what that looks like, and why each step matters to you as the property owner.

We diagnose the problem before touching anything

On arrival, we assess the reported fault in context, testing circuits, checking panel condition, and inspecting connected equipment. This upfront diagnosis prevents misdiagnosis and ensures we only open what needs to be opened.

We explain what we find and what the options are

You receive a clear explanation of what the inspection revealed, what needs to be done, and why. You make the decision, we provide the professional assessment that makes that decision informed rather than pressured.

We pull the required permits where California code applies

Permitted electrical work creates a legal record, protects your insurance coverage, and passes any future sale inspection without issue. We handle the permit process, you don't need to manage it.

We complete the installation or repair to code

All work is performed to the current California Electrical Code. Materials and methods are selected for the specific property conditions, coastal corrosion, older panel stock, and load requirements all affect how the work is done.

We get the final inspection signed off

Where a permit-required inspection is needed, we coordinate with the authority having jurisdiction and ensure the work passes before the job is closed. You receive documentation of completion.

California Electrical Code Compliance Protects Your Property

California's Title 24 energy code and the California Electrical Code set specific requirements for all electrical installations and repairs in residential and commercial properties across Los Angeles County. These requirements govern wire gauge selection, panel capacity, arc-fault and ground-fault protection placement, and service entrance ratings. A licensed C-10 electrical contractor is trained to work within these requirements and is legally accountable through the CSLB if the work fails. Code compliance is what keeps a property insurable and saleable.

What California homeowners and property managers need to know about electrical permits

Not all electrical work requires a permit, but the work that does is precisely the work where skipping it creates the most risk. Panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuit runs, and subpanel installations all require permits and inspections in most Los Angeles County jurisdictions. We identify permit requirements at the assessment stage and manage the process from application through final inspection. Property owners do not need to engage with the building department independently.

Properties within the Malibu Coastal Zone and canyon-area communities face additional considerations: hillside access, older service entrance equipment that pre-dates modern load requirements, and proximity to salt air that accelerates oxidation on panel components and outdoor fixtures. We've worked across these conditions since 1994 and factor them into every assessment we complete in this region. Learn more about our full range of services.

Licensed, Insured, and Accountable Since 1994

A&B Malibu Plumbing, Heating & Electrical holds CSLB license 722368 and carries full general liability and workers' compensation insurance on every job. These aren't footnotes, they're the reason property owners in Malibu and greater Los Angeles have trusted us for over 30 years. Here is what those credentials mean in practical terms.

CSLB License 722368; C-10 Electrical Contractor

The Contractors State License Board licence is publicly verifiable at www.cslb.ca.gov. A valid C-10 license means the contractor has passed a trade examination, met experience requirements, and is subject to disciplinary action if work fails to meet code. It is the baseline requirement for all electrical work beyond minor repairs in California.

Full General Liability and Workers' Compensation Coverage

If something goes wrong on the job, a tool damages a fixture, an employee is injured on your property, our insurance covers it. Hiring an uninsured contractor transfers that liability to the property owner. Our coverage removes that exposure from your side of the transaction entirely.

65-Plus Years of Combined Field Experience

The technicians we send to your property carry decades of working knowledge across residential, commercial, and mixed-use electrical systems throughout the Malibu and Los Angeles area. That experience shortens diagnosis time, reduces callbacks, and produces work that passes inspection the first time.

Questions Homeowners and Property Managers Ask Before Booking

These are the questions we hear most often from Malibu and greater Los Angeles homeowners before they book a licensed electrician. Each answer is written to give you a complete, direct response.

Ready to Book a Licensed Electrician in Malibu or Greater Los Angeles?

We've handled electrical repair and installation across this region since 1994, panel upgrades, circuit additions, fixture work, and commercial wiring. Every job is permitted where required, fully insured, and completed by a CSLB-licensed technician. Appointments are available Monday through Saturday.

Use the form on our contact page to describe your situation and request an appointment time. If you'd rather talk through the job first, call us directly. You can also see the full range of services we offer.

CSLB Licence #722368 · Fully Insured · Serving Malibu and Greater LA Since 1994