Updated: Aug 02, 2026
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Address
420 38th St, Oakland, CA, 94609
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Nelson Electric
Nelson Electric, 420 38th St, Oakland, CA (Employee: Brian Terrill Nelson) holds a Electrical license and 1 other license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Nelson Electric Contact Information
Phone Number: (510) 229-9760
Address: 420 38th St, Oakland, CA 94609
Nelson Electric Oakland
Quality
103
90th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Nelson Electric has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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2 projects
|
2024 |
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3 projects
|
2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Nelson Electric has worked on at least
5.0 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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4 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Nelson Electric mostly works on
electrical project
projects.
Pricing
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3 projects
|
< $5k |
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Remove and replace 200 amp 3 phase 3 wire service meter panel. remove all old conduit disconnect switches wires etc. which has been damaged by fire. remove (e) transformer and install new 75 kva with new load centers and 2 rigid service riser
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E20-00237
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Dedicated circuits for ev chargers (2)
Valuation:
$900
Permit #:
WEB22-01178
Status:
final
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical for new 60amp subpanel on storage shed (permitted by rs170371). electrical for storage shed; 6 lights 4 switches 10 outlets 4 motion sensor lights 2 gfi outlets
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EL180259
Status:
complete
Fee:
$335
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace main electrical panel
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
2402-0105
Status:
final
Fee:
$74
Permit Type:
Electrical srvc c...
Building Type:
N/A
Replace meter main panel
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
2402-0215
Status:
final
Fee:
$74
Permit Type:
Electrical srvc c...
Building Type:
N/A
Run electrical line in backyard and install junction box
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD-2022-01511
Status:
issued
Fee:
$109
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(eplan) outlet in backyard for sprinkler system
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
00888382-MISR
Status:
issued
Fee:
$70
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical outlet for portable above ground spa
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2208-288
Status:
final
Fee:
$274
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install a dedicated circuit for evse (electric vehicle supply equipment)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1503601
Status:
final
Fee:
$207
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Installing new electric vehicle outlet circuit 50 amps
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
WEB23-00026
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Uprade service to 200amp for duplex. 2 meters + house meter 18 circuits 3 fluor 3 switches disp/dw. duplex ok per sanborn 461
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1003597
Status:
final
Fee:
$396
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building out of basement added under permit b9400462 expand and enclose rlar porch *** 1/25/96 permit transferred to permit no. rb9600287. r.c
Valuation:
$27,700
Permit #:
RB9401508
Status:
Expired
Fee:
$771
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade service to 200 amp replace 100 amp main feeder with 150 amp. addition 60 amp hot tub panel/hook up
Valuation:
$4,400
Permit #:
BIE12-004468
Status:
final
Fee:
$141
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install recessed can lights at master and 2nd floor bedrooms. lights to be installed are to meet current t-24 regulations. install new whole house fan and dedicated circuit. see approved sketch
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
M090935
Status:
final
Fee:
$167
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical 100 amp service upgrade with 1 new circuit and 4 fixtures
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1300078
Status:
FINAL
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing non-bearing partition walls benches interior siding and hot tub. addition new doors interior siding and electric baseboard heater
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
B2010-02353
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install two receptacles for sump pump and two receptacles for laundry
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
B2013-02915
Status:
Closed Complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
(re) - electrical - 1 & 2 unit residential (building)
2013-09-10
Electrical for 125 amps service upgrade
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1302655
Status:
final
Fee:
$221
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
200 amp service upgrade dryer, ev charger. pg&e #106619425
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1300269
Status:
final
Fee:
$249
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical for replacing fuse box to breaker sub-panel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RE1400648
Status:
PERMIT ISSUED
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | 1017660 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
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Inactive License
| License # | 439186 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | California |
| Type | General Building, Electrical |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- 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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103
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | American Contractors Indemnity Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Employers Assurance Company |
56
Permits
- Building permit records show that Nelson Electric has worked on 56 permitted projects.
Nelson Electric Employees
BN
Brian Terrill Nelson
Sole Owner