Pelican Coast Electric
Pelican Coast Electric provides residential, commercial and industrial electrical services in Newport Beach and across Orange County. Its residential work includes electrical projects in older coastal homes.
Business Highlights
- It lists California License #1133193 and says it is fully bonded and insured.
- Founder Austin Torres is a master electrician with 25 years of hands-on experience.
- Family-owned and based in South Orange County.
- It lists a 2-year parts warranty and a lifetime labor warranty.
- It says 24/7 emergency electrical service is available.
- Its electricians maintain EVITP certification.
- It identifies itself as an authorized dealer for Generac and Kohler generators.
Service Area
Orange County and San Bernardino County.
Featured on ProsGrade. Pelican Coast Electric is one of 2 electricians ProsGrade lists in Newport Beach, California.
12 services listed, including Electrical panel upgrades and replacement, EV charger installation and Generator installation, repair and maintenance. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Rated 5.0 from 61 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Pelican Coast Electric compares with the one other listing in its trade on ProsGrade in Newport Beach, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top half of the 2 Newport Beach electricians on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 5.0 average of other Newport Beach electricians on ProsGrade.
- Has the most Google reviews (61) of the 2 Newport Beach electricians on ProsGrade.
- One of 2 Newport Beach electricians on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Trust Signals
Open 24 hours; calls accepted for urgent electrical issues.
Services Covered
12 services- Electrical panel upgrades and replacementResidential and commercial panels; fuse-box replacements and capacity expansion.
- EV charger installationLevel 2 and universal chargers, Tesla Wall Connectors and NEMA 14-50 outlets.
- Generator installation, repair and maintenanceWhole-house and portable systems; transfer-switch installation.
- Electrical repair and installationRepairs for wiring, breakers and lighting.
- Electrical safety inspectionsChecks for hazards and code compliance.
- Ceiling fan installationIndoor or outdoor installations, with or without lights.
- Solar panel installationResidential and commercial; design, permits and post-installation support.
- Smart home electrical workAutomation, smart switches, app-controlled lighting and integrated controls.
- Commercial electrical servicesTenant improvements, office electrical work, commercial lighting and panel upgrades.
- Industrial electrical servicesHigh-voltage work, power distribution and machinery connections.
- Lighting installation and designLED upgrades, recessed, landscape and smart lighting.
- Sauna and cold-plunge electrical setupCode-compliant specialty installations.
Reviews
What customers say
Customers praise Austin and his team for professional, punctual service; a garage customer also appreciated a clear explanation and guidance on what to pick up rather than a charge for a simple issue. After an evening breaker failure, another customer says Austin came the next morning, replaced the breakers and worked with the insurer on coverage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Pelican Coast Electric handle EV charger installations?
The job includes assessing panel capacity and charger placement, coordinating permits, installing a dedicated circuit, and testing the setup with customer training.
How long does Pelican Coast Electric’s solar installation process take?
Most solar panel installation work takes 1–3 days; permitting and approvals can extend the full process to 2–6 weeks.








