Surge Protection & Grounding
Whole-house surge protectors and proper grounding systems to protect your electronics and appliances from lightning and power surges.
Overview
A single power surge can destroy thousands of dollars in electronics and appliances. We install whole-house surge protectors at the panel and ensure your home's grounding system is solid — protecting everything behind your walls.
What You Get
- Protect electronics from lightning and grid surges
- Layered protection: panel + point-of-use
- Proper grounding reduces shock and fire risk
- Surge protection for solar and EV systems
- Many protectors include connected equipment warranties
Our Process
- 1
Assess
We inspect your panel, grounding electrodes, and bonding to identify gaps.
- 2
Grounding
We upgrade grounding rods, bonding, and connections to current code.
- 3
Surge Device
A whole-house surge protector is installed at the panel or meter.
- 4
Point-of-Use
We add point-of-use protectors for sensitive electronics if desired.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do power strips provide enough protection?
No. Power strips only offer point-of-use protection. A whole-house surge protector at the panel stops large surges before they reach your devices.
How long do whole-house surge protectors last?
Most whole-house units last 3–5 years or take a certain number of surges. We recommend testing and replacement on a schedule.
Why is grounding important?
Proper grounding gives fault current a safe path to earth, protecting you from shock and allowing breakers and surge protectors to function correctly.
Our Work
A glimpse of the electrical projects our licensed electricians have completed across Sacramento and the surrounding communities.
200A panel upgrade with fully labeled, code-compliant breakers
Clean, organized panel wiring after a full service upgrade
Residential service panel replaced and inspected
New main disconnect and breaker panel installation
Dedicated circuit run for a high-draw appliance
Modern copper wiring routed through the attic during a rewire
Properly terminated junction box during a rewiring project
Whole-house surge protector installed at the panel
Level 2 EV charger mounted and ready in a home garage
Dedicated 240V circuit installed for a home EV charger
Clean conduit run to a newly installed EV charger
Recessed LED lighting installed in a finished ceiling
Outdoor landscape lighting along a walkway
New light fixture installed and tested in a living space
Commercial lighting installation in a retail space
Commercial panel and conduit installation for a business
Electrical build-out with new circuits for a commercial tenant
High-bay commercial lighting installed in a warehouse
GFCI outlet installed in a kitchen for code compliance
Smart switch and dimmer installed in a home
USB charging outlet installed for convenient device charging
Ceiling fan installed with a proper fan-rated support box
Clean, finished device installation after electrical work
200A panel upgrade with fully labeled, code-compliant breakers
Clean, organized panel wiring after a full service upgrade
Residential service panel replaced and inspected
New main disconnect and breaker panel installation
Dedicated circuit run for a high-draw appliance
Modern copper wiring routed through the attic during a rewire
Properly terminated junction box during a rewiring project
Whole-house surge protector installed at the panel
Level 2 EV charger mounted and ready in a home garage
Dedicated 240V circuit installed for a home EV charger
Clean conduit run to a newly installed EV charger
Recessed LED lighting installed in a finished ceiling
Outdoor landscape lighting along a walkway
New light fixture installed and tested in a living space
Commercial lighting installation in a retail space
Commercial panel and conduit installation for a business
Electrical build-out with new circuits for a commercial tenant
High-bay commercial lighting installed in a warehouse
GFCI outlet installed in a kitchen for code compliance
Smart switch and dimmer installed in a home
USB charging outlet installed for convenient device charging
Ceiling fan installed with a proper fan-rated support box
Clean, finished device installation after electrical work
Ready to Get Started?
Contact Golden State Electrician Inc today for fast, reliable electrical service throughout the Sacramento area.
