Updated: Apr 01, 2026
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PO BOX 212, Soquel, CA, 95073
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Brian Mc Cain Construction
Brian McCain leads Alpine Electric, serving Santa Cruz County and neighboring areas from Soquel, CA. With 19 years in business, the company specializes in solar electric installations and back-up power systems for residential, commercial, and industrial clients. Alpine Electric handles a variety of project types, including solar panel system design and installation, electrical upgrades, and energy generation solutions. Brian McCain, a California licensed electrical contractor and NABCEP-certified solar electric system installer, directly manages each project. The company’s portfolio includes full-service electrical work, supporting homeowners, businesses, and industrial facilities throughout the region. Clients benefit from Alpine Electric’s experience with both solar technology and traditional electrical services, delivering comprehensive solutions for modern energy needs.
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Phone Number: (831) 588-7291
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Brian Mc Cain Soquel
Quality
104
91st percentile
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Activity
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4 projects
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Brian Mc Cain has worked on at least
5.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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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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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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Residential roof mounted photovoltaic system. 4.2 kw 10 panels. existing electrical panel will be used. 200 amps - building permit to remove (existing) 68 brightsource microinverters from (existing) 52 et solar 250 watt panels and (existing) 16 et solar 260 watt panels. install new 68 fire raptor rapid shutdown devices on same existing 68 solar panels. 3 existing sub-arrays. install t... see more
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
24CP02390
Status:
issued
Fee:
$593
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit to remove (existing) 68 brightsource microinverters from (existing) 52 et solar 250 watt panels and (existing) 16 et solar 260 watt panels. install new 68 fire raptor rapid shutdown devices on same existing 68 solar panels. 3 existing sub-arrays. install two sol-ark 15kw solar battery inverters in detached garage install 16 discover aes rackmount 5kwh lfp batteries in ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
24CP02236
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install roof mounted grid tied 8.25 kw photovoltaic system on an single family dwelling upgrade existing 100a main service panel to 200a
Valuation:
$38,740
Permit #:
BLD22-00014
Status:
final
Fee:
$642
Permit Type:
1 - 2 family dwel...
Building Type:
1 - 2 family dwel...
Install a roof mounted 40 module 16.2 kw solar photovoltaic system on an single family dwelling
Valuation:
$64,800
Permit #:
BLD22-00833
Status:
final
Fee:
$353
Permit Type:
1 - 2 family dwel...
Building Type:
1 - 2 family dwel...
Wui 4.05kw roof mounted grid tied photovoltaic system on adu
Valuation:
$19,500
Permit #:
E24-0065
Status:
withdrawn
Fee:
$287
Permit Type:
Solar electric
Building Type:
N/A
3.65 kw roof mounted grid tied photovoltaic system
Valuation:
$18,500
Permit #:
E24-0027
Status:
final
Fee:
$289
Permit Type:
Solar electric
Building Type:
N/A
Install new 20kw kohler standby generator with new 200a automatic transfer switch
Valuation:
$14,500
Permit #:
BLD22-00025
Status:
final
Fee:
$949
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
1 - 2 family dwel...
Wui 4.05 kw roof mounted grid tied solar
Valuation:
$19,500
Permit #:
E24-0054
Status:
final
Fee:
$287
Permit Type:
Solar electric
Building Type:
N/A
Wui 8.8kw roof mounted grid tied photovoltaic system
Valuation:
$72,250
Permit #:
E22-0223
Status:
final
Fee:
$687
Permit Type:
Solar electric
Building Type:
N/A
El: install a flush mounted solar photovoltaic system to the roof of an existing single family dwelling to include a battery-based backup & new underground service to panel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
0062160C-00146260
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Electrical
Building Type:
Homesite/5-19.9 acre
6kw grid-tied solar photovoltaic
Valuation:
$26,000
Permit #:
B-SO13-0100
Status:
final
Fee:
$148
Permit Type:
Onl sol
Building Type:
N/A
6kw grid-tied solar photovoltaic
Valuation:
$26,000
Permit #:
B-SO13-0100
Status:
final
Fee:
$148
Permit Type:
Onl sol
Building Type:
N/A
2016-0236
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2016-0236
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 778668 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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104
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
10
Permits
- Building permit records show that Brian Mc Cain has worked on 10 permitted projects.
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