Updated: Jul 02, 2026
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P O BOX 73548, San Clemente, CA, 92673
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Grounded Electric, Inc
Grounded Electric Inc. is a family-owned business founded in 1999 by Mike Barreira. Our core values are all found in the golden rule: do unto others as you would have them do unto you. We value professionalism, attention to detail, integrity, friendliness, and fairness, so these are the qualities we embody in our work.
We’re a core team of skilled and certified electricians who excel in what we do. We can accomplish any residential, commercial, industrial, or solar project at a competitive rate with the highest degree of quality and care. Mike has been working in the electrical field for 30 years. He has a vast field of knowledge and fine-tuned experience which includes extensive work with Southern California Edison, Sasco Electric Inc., and residential and commercial projects of all different size and scale. Mike is a journeyman specializing in two major fields; high voltage (outside wireman) and industrial/commercial/industrial (inside wireman).
Grounded Electric Inc. works to be a light in the community, always standing behind our work. Whether completing a major city project or providing lights for a family, Grounded Electric Inc. is a company to trust today and for years down the road.
Visit our website at www.groundedelectricinc.com
From BuildZoom: Grounded Electric, Inc, San, Po Box 73548, San Clemente, CA (Owned by: Michael Shane Barreira) holds a Electrical license and 4 other licenses according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 116 ranks in the top 2% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Grounded Electric, Inc Contact Information
Phone Number: (949) 370-8766
Address: P O BOX 73548, San Clemente, CA 92673
Grounded Electric, Inc San Clemente
Quality
116
98th percentile
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Grounded Electric, Inc has a BuildZoom score of 116, which places them above 98% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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73 projects
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2025 |
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55 projects
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2024 |
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33 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Grounded Electric, Inc has worked on at least
161.0 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.
Experience
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155 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Grounded Electric, Inc mostly works on
electrical project
projects.
Pricing
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89 projects
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< $5k |
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25 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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5 projects
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $4,450. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
Building Permits by Grounded Electric, Inc
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Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; upgrade existing 100amp main panel to 200amp main panel. install 100amp sub panel in existing location and relocate the main breaker and service wires to smud approved location
Valuation:
$6,650
Permit #:
PANR2025-00656
Status:
complete
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; duplex - 915 & 917 bell st 100amp panel change no change in amperage. same location. replacing both 915 & 917 panels
Valuation:
$8,900
Permit #:
PANR2025-00373
Status:
complete
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical panel change new lighting & switches bp #591004 (water damage repair) 125amp panel change same location no change to amperage run dedicated circuits for kitchen to bring up to code new wire recessed lights x4 in front room new wire recessed lights x2 in fire place room new wire recessed lights x2 in master closet new wire recessed lights x2 in stairwell replace vanity light... see more
Valuation:
$13,430
Permit #:
591949
Status:
final
Fee:
$268
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2025-01-28
Ev charger install ev charger on main dwelling install new 80a 240 tesla wall charger. install new nema 14-50 outlet for 30amp 240v compressor. install new nema 14-50 outlet 50amp 240v for transformer for c&c machine. install 2 100v 20amp outlets current panel amperage: 400 proposed panel amperage: 400 change out new: n/a - like for like
Valuation:
$4,822
Permit #:
BLD25-00143
Status:
complete
Fee:
$343
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; like for like 100amp panel change due to fire damage same location
Valuation:
$5,118
Permit #:
PANR2025-00550
Status:
issued
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2025-08-15
Electrical like for like 200 amp panel c/o reinstall transfer switch install jboxes and replace wiring current panel amperage: 200 proposed panel amperage: 200 change out new: change out - like for like
Valuation:
$12,505
Permit #:
BLD25-02316
Status:
complete
Fee:
$186
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; 200amp panel change underground like for like same location
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
PANR2025-00316
Status:
complete
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Web permit - 125amp like for like panel change. rewire 13 circuits cut out burned wire and install new install junction boxes where wire is good and run new wire back to the main panel to repair & remove burnt wire. rerun coax cable. remove existing wire and install new. replace garage outlet x3 garage switch ceiling fan 4ft fluorescent light and wall puck light. (bp #586345 - repairs)
Valuation:
$10,870
Permit #:
587091
Status:
final
Fee:
$238
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; upgrade 100amp main panel to 200amp
Valuation:
$4,450
Permit #:
PANR2025-00675
Status:
complete
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; 100amp panel change like for like no change in amperage same location
Valuation:
$4,450
Permit #:
PANR2025-01084
Status:
complete
Fee:
$168
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Units 1-4 + main house - replace existing house meter with new test bypass setup. keep units 1-4 meter socket. replace all 50amp 240v subpanels like for like. carbon monoxide & smoke alarms required. reference crc sections r315 & r314. all work subject to field inspection
Valuation:
$16,825
Permit #:
COM-2411050
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$485
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; duplex both units- 4820 suncrest way - 100 amp panel change like for like no change in amperage or location 4822 suncrest way - 100 amp panel change like for like no change in amperage or location
Valuation:
$7,776
Permit #:
PANR2024-01212
Status:
complete
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; duplex 2825 pepper oaks dr.- 100amp panel change like for like no change in amperage same location 2827 pepper oaks dr.- 100amp panel change like for like no change in amperage same location
Valuation:
$7,776
Permit #:
PANR2024-01200
Status:
complete
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; duplex - 5779 haskell ave - replace 100amp main panel like for like no change in amperage same location. 5781 haskell ave - replace 100amp main panel like for like no change in amperage same location
Valuation:
$7,776
Permit #:
PANR2024-01197
Status:
complete
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; duplex both units - 100amp panel change 5107 myrtle ave - 100amp panel change like for like no change in amperage same location 5109 myrtle ave - 100amp panel change like for like no change in amperage same location
Valuation:
$7,776
Permit #:
PANR2024-01191
Status:
complete
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; duplex - 6148 oakgreen circle - replace 100amp main panel. like for like no change in amperage. same location. 6150 oakgreen circle - replace 100amp main panel. like for like no change in amperage. same location
Valuation:
$7,776
Permit #:
PANR2024-01188
Status:
complete
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; duplex- replace main and sub panels in both units 1320 topaz way- 100amp main panel replacement. like for like no change in amperage. replace sub panel like for like no change in amperage. 1322 topaz way- 100amp main panel replacement. like for lik... see more
Valuation:
$9,286
Permit #:
PANR2024-01183
Status:
complete
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential: limited review - electrical mechanical plumbing roof solar etc
2025-08-07
200amp panel change like for like same location current panel amperage: 200 proposed panel amperage: 200 change out new: change out - like for like
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
BLD25-02511
Status:
complete
Fee:
$186
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical permit: install sheetrock over exposed wire in basement. remove pvc conduit and reinstall to code. install low voltage wiring on ground in to conduit to meet code. install cove plates on garage outlets and switches. install cover plate in basement. carbon monoxide & smoke alarms required. reference crc sections r315 & r314
Valuation:
$3,728
Permit #:
RES-2422291
Status:
final
Fee:
$94
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family
Electrical service panel replacement or emergency repair only. no additional electrical mechanical plumbing or structural work permitted.; duplex - 7338 arleta ct sacramento ca 95823 125amp main panel replacement due to damage on existing panel. same location like for like no change to amperage
Valuation:
$4,450
Permit #:
PANR2024-01133
Status:
complete
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 782387 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
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Verified License
| License # | 1056987 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
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| License # | 986735 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
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| License # | 782387 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| License # | 1013093 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
- According to the California Contractors State License Board, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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116
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | State Compensation Insurance Fund |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Norguard Insurance Company |
307
Permits
- Building permit records show that Grounded Electric, Inc has worked on 307 permitted projects.
Grounded Electric, Inc Employees
GM
Grant Alberto Morales
Owner
MB
Michael Shane Barreira
Owner
RM
Robert Phillip Medlen
Owner