Nevada City is just up the road from Grass Valley, and we’re happy to make the drive from Auburn. Homes there range from historic houses in town to cabins and rural properties out in the trees.
How we can help in Nevada City
- Generators & Battery BackupInlets and interlocks, standby generators and transfer switches.
- Solar & Renewables GuideSolar, batteries and backup power, planned together.
- Panel & Service UpgradesPanel replacements, service upgrades and subpanels.
- Lighting & LEDRecessed and LED lighting, outdoor and landscape lighting.
- Networking, Wi-Fi & FiberWi-Fi, data cabling and networks for homes and businesses.
- Smart Home & AutomationLighting scenes, shades, cameras and control on a solid network.
Good to know about electrical work in Nevada City
Historic homes in town
Many homes in and around Nevada City’s historic downtown are old and have been rewired in stages. We look for older panels, cloth-insulated or knob-and-tube wiring, and circuits that have been added onto, and we plan upgrades that respect the building. Knob-and-tube wiring: risks, insurance and replacement · Federal Pacific, Zinsco and other problem panels: what to know
Rural properties out of town
Out of town, it’s common to have a well pump, long service runs, outbuildings and spotty internet. We do subpanels, power to outbuildings, well-pump circuits, and networking and backup internet so the house stays connected during outages.
Outages and PSPS backup power
Nevada City is served by PG&E, and foothill and forested areas can be included in Public Safety Power Shutoffs, along with storm outages. A properly installed inlet and interlock, a transfer switch with a standby generator, or a battery can keep the essentials on. PG&E: Public Safety Power Shutoffs · Standby generator vs home battery backup · Battery & Backup Sizer
Permits
Inside city limits, permits go through the City of Nevada City; unincorporated addresses go through Nevada County. We handle the permit and inspection.
These notes are general and meant to help you plan. Utility boundaries, permit offices and rules can change and can depend on the exact address, so we confirm them for your property before any work starts.
Free tools to plan ahead
These give a rough first look. They are estimates, not a design, and a licensed electrician should confirm anything before you buy equipment.
Request a free estimate in Nevada City
Free estimates, no pressure. Tell us a little about the job and we’ll get back to you. Or call (530) 401-7419, answered 24/7.
Common questions
Can I keep my well pump running during a power outage?
Usually, yes. Well pumps can have a big starting surge, so the generator or battery has to be sized for it. We check the pump and size the backup to match.
Do you help with internet and Wi-Fi on rural properties?
Yes. We run network cabling and Wi-Fi to outbuildings and can add backup power for the router and modem so you stay connected in an outage.
How do I reach you, and do you give free estimates?
Call (530) 401-7419, 24/7. Estimates are free. You can also send photos through Ask IES for a rough starting price before anyone comes out.