Updated: Jun 02, 2026
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Address
486 N 8TH STREET, San Jose, CA, 95112
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B W C Electric
B W C Electric, 486 N 8th St, San Jose, CA (Employee: Baiwei Chen) holds a General Building, Electrical license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 100 ranks in the top 13% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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B W C Electric Contact Information
Phone Number: (408) 307-3318
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Address: 486 N 8TH STREET, San Jose, CA 95112
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B W C Electric San Jose
Quality
100
87th percentile
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B W C Electric has a BuildZoom score of 100, which places them above 87% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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1 project
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2025 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that B W C Electric has worked on at least
2.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
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Electrical main panel upgrade from 100amp to 200amp addition one new 100amp subpanel in garage with new feeder
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
BLD2023-01248
Status:
complete
Fee:
$154
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025 090352 RS
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single-family
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical panel upgrade to 200amp
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
MEP2021-00920
Status:
final
Fee:
$182
Permit Type:
(elec) electrical...
Building Type:
N/A
1st and 2nd floor addition of 1083 sf to an (e) 861 sf single story single family residence. work includes the conversion of an (e) rear porch (3) new bedrooms (2) new bathroom rooms and a family room. new rear porch
Valuation:
$110,777
Permit #:
2015 008610 RS
Status:
Under Inspection
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Grn sfd 75 pts grn sfd 75 pts construct county standard driveway approach ( a minimum of 2" asphalt concrete over 6" class 2 aggregate base) with drainage swale. use traffic control per ca mutcd/caltrans.
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
DPW2014-00355
Status:
Finaled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct one story additions (1373 sq ft) with covered porch (35 sq ft); upgrade (e) main panel 200 amp; and re-wire whole house. **see notes
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
13050182
Status:
Closed
Fee:
$4,855
Permit Type:
Single family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Construct 2 story sfdwl 1st floor- 1, 923. 2nd floor 1, 524 sq fto include (2) car garages 712 sq ft porch 101 sq patio 110 sq ft
Valuation:
$500,000
Permit #:
13050102
Status:
Closed
Fee:
$7,824
Permit Type:
Single family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling with 2-car attached garage resubmittal # 1 - pvt - 05/16/2011 two (2) more sets & revised green pts sheets now at 75 pts resubmittal #2 czn 6/29/11 truss with calcs and complete sets 3 per all comments pl building pw fire resubmittal #3czn 4/20/12 complete sets of plans per comments from building planning fire public works geo resubmittal # 4 - jpb - 06/29/2... see more
Valuation:
$12,273
Permit #:
BLD2011-00418
Status:
final
Fee:
$30,935
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a one story addition to (e) dwelling (1069 sq ft); interior remodel (1281 sq ft); panel upgrade 200 amp
Valuation:
$190,000
Permit #:
13120112
Status:
Closed
Fee:
$9,073
Permit Type:
Single family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Grn sfd 75 pts grn sfd 75 pts trench for pg&e facilities. backfill per county trenching detail. use traffic control per ca mutcd/caltrans.
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
DPW2014-00354
Status:
Finaled
Fee:
$300
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1.demo illegal patio cover that is attached to garage. 2.convert illegal garage conversion (detached garage was converted into living space) back to garage only. 3.convert patio cover to enclosed laundry/wh room (unheated)
Valuation:
$3,128
Permit #:
2009 015164 RS
Status:
Finaled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construct a 2260 sq ft one story residence with 432 sq ft attached garage. needs demolish permit-13010091
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
12090256
Status:
Closed
Fee:
$6,443
Permit Type:
Single family dwe...
Building Type:
N/A
Service panel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
15-1901
Status:
final
Fee:
$91
Permit Type:
Service upgrade
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade (e) electrical panel to 200 amps same location
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
15080074
Status:
Open
Fee:
$191
Permit Type:
Residence electri...
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical- upgrade main elect panel to 200 amps same location as existing
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2017-48065
Status:
final
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical panel upgrade to 200amps
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2014-37166
Status:
final
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
200 amp service panel upgrade and addition 100 amp sub-panel in garage (not used for evr charging)
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
2013-3373
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Others
Building Type:
N/A
400amp main service and 50 amp sub-panel upgrade(s)
Valuation:
$1,250
Permit #:
2013-3317
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Others
Building Type:
N/A
100 amp sub-panel upgrade and re-wire unit
Valuation:
$1,250
Permit #:
2013-3316
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Others
Building Type:
N/A
100 amp sub-panel upgrade and re-wire unit
Valuation:
$1,250
Permit #:
2013-3315
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Others
Building Type:
N/A
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B W C Electric License info
Verified License
| License # | 1132345 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Electrical |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 867051 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical, General Building |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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100
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Markel Insurance Company |
44
Permits
- Building permit records show that B W C Electric has worked on 44 permitted projects.
B W C Electric Employees
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Baiwei Chen
Sole Owner