Burbank
Electrical work in Burbank
VoltGen Energy does residential electrical work in Burbank: panel and service upgrades, old-home rewiring, knob-and-tube replacement, EV chargers and remodel electrical. Burbank has its own utility, Burbank Water and Power, and its own permit office, the City of Burbank Building & Safety Division, which issues the permit and inspects the work.
What is different in Burbank
- Utility
- Burbank Water and Power (BWP), run by the City of Burbank.
- Permits
- City of Burbank Building & Safety Division, 150 N. Third Street.
- Inspections
- Requested online through the Burbank Online Permits portal; confirmed by phone the morning of.
- Rebates
- BWP EV charger rebate, and a panel incentive that only comes with an electrification rebate. See the Burbank EV rebate guide and electrification rebates.
What we do in Burbank
Panel and service upgrades
Load calculation first; BWP Service Planning when the service changes.
Old-home rewiring
Whole-house or phased, grounding, cloth wire, fuse panels.
Knob-and-tube replacement
Find what is still live, then replace it in a sensible order.
EV chargers in Burbank
Level 2 chargers with the paperwork BWP's rebate asks for.
Remodel electrical
Kitchens, baths and additions, planned with the remodel.
Home electrification
Induction, heat pumps and water heaters, panel check first.
How a Burbank job runs
- Walk-through and, for panel or electrification work, a load calculation.
- A written estimate and plan, including which work needs a permit.
- Burbank Building & Safety permit; BWP Service Planning if the service or meter changes.
- The work, inside Burbank's permitted construction hours.
- City inspection, requested through the online portal, and a finaled permit.
Costs and planning
We do not publish our own prices; every job gets a written estimate. For typical market ranges, see the guides to panel upgrade cost, rewiring cost, EV charger installation cost in Burbank and Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels.
Last reviewed: . Sources: City of Burbank Building & Safety; City of Burbank, Building Inspections; BWP electric service planning FAQ.
VoltGen Energy operates under Akopi Builders, CSLB #1112420. Electrical work is performed by licensed C-10 electrical contractors. Check the license at CSLB.
Burbank questions
Who does electrical panel upgrades in Burbank?
VoltGen Energy does, starting with a load calculation, with the Burbank permit and Burbank Water and Power coordination. VoltGen Energy operates under Akopi Builders, CSLB #1112420. Electrical work is performed by licensed C-10 electrical contractors. Panel and service upgrades.
Who replaces knob and tube wiring in Burbank?
VoltGen Energy does. We find which circuits are still knob-and-tube and which are live, then replace them in an order that fits how you use the house, under a Burbank Building & Safety permit. Knob-and-tube replacement.
Who issues electrical permits in Burbank?
The City of Burbank's Building & Safety Division, part of Community Development, at 150 N. Third Street. Burbank is its own city, so LADBS permits do not apply. The city says building permits are required for new construction, additions, remodels, improvements and alterations.
How do inspections work in Burbank?
Inspections are a required part of the permit. They are requested online through the Burbank Online Permits portal with the nine-digit permit number that begins with BS, up to three days ahead, not on weekends or holidays. On the morning of the inspection, the city asks you to call Building Inspection between 7:00 and 7:45 a.m. at 818-238-5220 to confirm a time. We schedule and meet the inspections on our jobs.
What hours can electrical work happen in Burbank?
For work that needs a building permit, Burbank allows construction Monday to Friday 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contractors may not work Sundays or city holidays.
How long does a Burbank panel or service upgrade take?
Burbank Water and Power's service planning FAQ says the meter spot is emailed up to 5 business days after its field visit, and service is generally connected within 10 business days after the city's final inspection. Our timeline guide has the full steps. Panel and service upgrade timelines.
In Burbank?
Call with your address and what the house needs. We will tell you what the first visit involves.