RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Electrical systems
for custom homes.
Serving the Peninsula and South Bay
Complex electrical and lighting controls, backup power and carefully coordinated electrical work, backed by 20 years in high-end homes and remodels.
Also here for upgrades, EV charging and repairs.

RESIDENTIAL ELECTRICAL SERVICES
What does your
home need?
Complete electrical systems, specialized controls and everyday repairs.
01High-end new constructionCoordinated systems from the ground up
Complex electrical system design, load balancing and control for high-end custom homes. Addison Electric coordinates with the full project team, including builders, low-voltage specialists, heating and cooling contractors, plumbers and all other trades, so equipment requirements and installations work together.
02Major remodelsNew layouts, existing homes
Electrical work and panel upgrades for changing layouts and existing homes. Addison Electric also takes over unfinished jobs and corrects poor installations, working with the project team to get the work back on track.
03Lighting & control systemsLutron HomeWorks, architectural and outdoor lighting
Extensive experience with Lutron HomeWorks and complex lighting control systems. Architectural lighting, dimming, scene controls and outdoor lighting, coordinated with the design and low-voltage teams.
04EV chargingA charging setup for your home
Home charger installation with careful attention to electrical capacity, load balancing and charger placement. A setup that works with the rest of your home’s electrical demands.
05Panel capacity & electrificationPanel upgrades and making existing capacity work
Heat pumps, electric water heaters and EV chargers put new demands on a home’s electrical system. Addison reviews panel capacity, load calculations and local code requirements before recommending an upgrade. Where the existing panel can safely support the work, careful load management can avoid unnecessary replacement.
06Backup power & load managementGenerators, batteries and critical loads
Generators, battery backup and critical-load systems to support essential equipment during outages. Experience with utility load-shed systems and complex load balancing helps coordinate backup capacity with the home’s electrical demands.
07Electrical repairsOutlets, switches, flickering lights and other faults
Troubleshooting faulty outlets, switches, flickering lights and more involved electrical problems. Addison Electric identifies the cause, corrects the installation and focuses on getting the work done properly.

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Addison Electric.
Owner Stephen Addison brings 20 years of experience on high-end custom homes and remodels, developed with one of the area’s leading electrical contractors.
Experience spans complex electrical system design and controls, backup power and making existing panels work for new electrical demands. Addison coordinates with the full project team, keeps homeowners and their representatives informed and flags issues early, even outside the electrical scope.
High standards, careful troubleshooting and a team-first approach carry through every job. A local electrician and father to a young daughter, Stephen takes personal pride in the work.
California C-10 electrical contractor · License #1144419Service area
Serving homeowners and project teams in these communities.
- Los Altos
- Los Altos Hills
- Palo Alto
- Woodside
- Portola Valley
- Atherton
- Los Gatos
- Saratoga
CONTACT ADDISON ELECTRIC
Tell us about
the work.
A new home, a complex system or a repair. Let’s get started.
