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Pelican Coast Electric

Featured in Newport Beach Today 5.00 (61 reviews)(949) 706-4957

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.

Listing details

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.

Customer Reviews

Arnold Reznick

I called Pelican Coast Electric last Sunday out of desperation, because some of my new landscape lights would not come on. The company that installed them charged plenty but when I called and texted to resolve the problem totally ignored me and would not respond. That company Lineside Electrical in my opinion over charged me and when a problem they disappear. So I called Austin the owner of Pelican Coast Electric I explained the situation and he said he would come out either that day or next day to analyzie the situation. Well he came next day promptly, and saw lights were not working traced the wiring and fixed it. Reason for not working said they used wrong wire connecters used ones for indoor not out door weatherproofed ones.Told me he come back and redo the other companies shoddy work. Also I told him I have a new Hunter sprinkler controller my gardner installed and it not working, he said he can re program it for me. All in all he returned and fixed everything, and not charge me anything. I was so impressed, I needed more out door landscape lights for the other side of my house I asked him to replace my old ones. He did a few days later and only charged me for the new light fixtures. I am a senior citizen live in Corona Del Mar and find it very difficult to find people who don't try to take advantage of me. Austin is the best and has agreat personality to boot.
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Steven Li

I had a fantastic experience with Pelican Coast Electric. My electrician, Austin, was incredibly professional and kind. My electricity went out one evening due to a faulty breaker, and even though it was after hours, Austin picked up my call and immediately helped ease my worries. He made time to come out the very next morning, worked directly with my insurance company to ensure the repair was covered, and quickly replaced the faulty breakers. Everything was handled efficiently and professionally, and my power was back on in no time. I’m super grateful for Austin’s help — highly recommend Pelican Coast Electric for anyone who needs a reliable and honest electrician!
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Tasha Steck

We used Austin for the first time this week after finding him on Yelp, and we were very impressed. He arrived right on time and quickly troubleshot the electrical issues we were experiencing in our garage. Instead of charging us for something simple, he explained the fix, told us exactly what to pick up at Home Depot, and even waived his service call fee. That level of honesty and professionalism is rare, and we truly appreciated it. We’ll definitely be calling him again soon for a few additional electrical projects we need taken care of.
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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.