Updated: Feb 20, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
17 Dory Ln, Foster City, CA, 94404
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Robert Macfadden Electrician
Robert Macfadden, 17 Dory Ln, Foster City, CA (Employee: Robert Matthew Mac Fadden Jr) holds a Electrical license according to the California license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 108 ranks in the top 5% of 336,931 California licensed contractors.
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Robert Macfadden Contact Information
Phone Number: (650) 921-2789
Address: 17 Dory Ln, Foster City, CA 94404
Robert Macfadden Foster City
Quality
108
95th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Robert Macfadden has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 336,931 contractors in California.
Activity
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11 projects
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2025 |
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7 projects
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2024 |
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6 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Robert Macfadden has worked on at least
24.0 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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3 projects
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Home Additions |
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23 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Robert Macfadden mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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8 projects
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $4,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Remove existing knob & tub wiring replace w/n room remix. cable: install 4 new recessed fixtures in upper hallwy & swithecs in branch in chage affted by rewire; install 1 (n) 200 amp subpanel pavel in garage ocpd 90 a from existing mail panel (100a) install 5 (n) afci branch circuits feeders on new wirng. 90amp serivce from main. (3) #12 (2) #14 (1) #2 awg from main to sub. 14 lights ... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E20250313909
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
200a main elect service upgrade from 125a (rear right corner of house) upgrade grounding (25) wall outlets addition (5) new wall outlets in bedroom and lr addition (5) recessed lights to (e) lr install in hallway to replace (e) surface-mount fixtures. addition afci breaker as needed for new devices/lighting
Valuation:
$9,000
Permit #:
MEP-2025-299994
Status:
issued
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install (19) new 4 led recessed lights in (all) bedrooms living room hall and (2) closets located in the hallway pantry and hallway. install (4) new outlets (1) in hallway closet (2) in (both) bathrooms for mirrored medicine cabinets and (1) in kitchen on existing circuit. update smoke and co detectors
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
MEP-2025-299284
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade existing 100a service to new 400a overhead electrical service with new combi-meter (5 meters) enclosure. replace (4) sub panels one inside each unit (1-4) rotate sub panels into bedrooms from closets. addition (4) new dedicated afci protected circuits in each unit for kitchen and laundry circuits. permit for units 1 2 3 4. electrification
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
BLD2024-02495
Status:
final
Fee:
$162
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
A single-family residence to install recessed lighting in living room dining room and office. scope includes replacing existing track and pendant lighting with (10) recessed fixtures in living room (8) recessed fixtures in dining room and (6) recessed fixtures in office utilizing existing switch legs and wiring. install new lutron led dimmers and switches as required
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
BLD2024-02460
Status:
filed
Fee:
$139
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Residential addition alteration to existing residence
2024-12-30
- full re-wire of all living spaces baths laundry and garage - new 125a sub panel in garage for new kitchen wiring. kitchen is being remodeled to code with new circuits for all appliances countertop outlets etc. panel will be fed from existing main electrical service via 4/3 romex feeder and 90a ocpd - baths (2) will have new dedicated 20a circuits for required gfci outlets new bathro... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2024-01975
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,139
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical panel replacement of 125 amp electrical sub panel located inside next to kitchen wall. revision #1: addition (2) circuits in kitchen. (issued 3/16/2023) **2022 reach code requirements: 1) electrical panel replacements/upgrades (single-family duplex multi-family) the electrical panel shall include reserved physical space for overcurrent protection devices and transformers sh... see more
Valuation:
$2,507
Permit #:
MEP-2023-287813
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing 125a main electrical service and replace with new 200a meter/main service in same location. upgrade grounding provide bonding at water heater install surge suppression breaker in new panel. install new low voltage bonding bridge
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2023-03000
Status:
final
Fee:
$239
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove and replace 125a main panel distribution (like for like) below (e)meter socket with new panel including 100a main breaker. existing panel had no main disconnect switch. correct existing riser that was pulled away from structure by fallen tree limb. install (n)ground rod
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
MEP-2022-287203
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade existing overhead 125a main electrical service to 200a. same location replacement. upgrade grounding. location has been approved by pge application #125657608
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2023-00871
Status:
expired
Fee:
$239
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install tesla wall charger level 2 charger on exterior wall of garage adjacent to main service panel it is the permittee’s obligation and responsibility to ensure that all work associated with this permit complies with all current orders of the health officer of the county of san mateo related to the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (covid-19). the county of san mateo assumes no respons... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2021-02652
Status:
expired
Fee:
$389
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing 100a main disconnect and replace with new 200a solar-ready meter/main service. upgrade grounding and bonding
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
LPC2023-01602
Status:
final
Fee:
$196
Permit Type:
Single family res...
Building Type:
N/A
Existing panel requires county inspection and green tag. increased load - initiated new application to pge for update of pge facilities
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2024-01979
Status:
final
Fee:
$239
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove & replace 225 amp with new same location
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
B25-1392
Status:
issued
Fee:
$398
Permit Type:
Service panel upg...
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade main panel to 200amps unit 333 + 335
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
B25-0647
Status:
issued
Fee:
$196
Permit Type:
Electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade main panel to 200amps unit 327 + 329
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
B25-0646
Status:
issued
Fee:
$196
Permit Type:
Electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Replacing existing meter socket at the main panel located at the rear exterior of the house
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
MEP-2025-299282
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade 200 msp n. subpanel in garage detail see note
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELEC2024-0112
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Electrical servic...
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing 100a main service and replace with new 200a main service. upgrade grounding and bonding. label new panel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLD2022-02420
Status:
expired
Fee:
$239
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade main service from 100 amps to 200 amps at same location exterior southwest corner of house
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
MEP-2024-294300
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Robert Macfadden License info
Verified License
| License # | 889376 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Sole Ownership |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of February 2026.
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108
BuildZoom Score
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Western Surety Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Norguard Insurance Company |
100
Permits
- Building permit records show that Robert Macfadden has worked on 100 permitted projects.
Robert Macfadden Employees
RJ
Robert Matthew Mac Fadden Jr
Sole Owner