Finding an electrician you can actually trust in Reno isn’t easy — unlicensed operators, no-shows, and crews that disappear after the invoice are real problems here. United Electrical Services Inc. has been working across Northern Nevada since 1985 — 41 consecutive years, same family, same commitment. We serve Washoe, Douglas, and Lyon counties, and we’re still here because our customers keep calling us back.
From panel upgrades in Southwest Reno to full commercial builds across Washoe County, United Electrical Services has held Nevada Contractor License #0023673 for 41 years. Every job — residential, commercial, or security — is completed to NEC code by licensed electricians.
Reno’s older housing stock — especially homes built before 2000 in areas like Caughlin Ranch — frequently needs 200-amp panel upgrades, dedicated circuits, and EV charger installation to meet modern load demands. We handle everything from single-circuit repairs to full rewires, pulling permits and scheduling inspections so your project closes clean. Homes in the 89519 zip code average $500K+ in value — we treat the work accordingly.
Learn MoreCommercial electrical work in Reno requires NFPA 70E compliance, arc flash labeling, and coordination with general contractors on tight build schedules. We complete tenant improvements, service upgrades, and new construction across Washoe County, working from engineered drawings and pulling all required permits. Our crew follows strict lockout/tagout procedures on every energized system — no shortcuts to meet a deadline.
Learn MoreA CCTV system is only as effective as its camera placement — improper positioning creates blind spots that defeat the entire investment. We design and install systems for Reno homes and businesses, running structured cabling, mounting cameras at correct angles, and integrating footage with remote viewing apps. Systems are installed to code with weatherproof housings rated for Northern Nevada’s freeze-thaw cycles.
Learn MoreKeypad, card reader, and fob-based access control systems replace traditional locks with auditable entry logs — critical for commercial properties managing multiple staff or shift schedules. We install and wire access control hardware for Reno businesses, integrating door strikes, magnetic locks, and request-to-exit sensors on a single low-voltage circuit. Every installation is tested for fail-safe operation before we leave the site.
Learn MoreCommercial fire alarm systems in Nevada must meet NFPA 72 standards and pass inspection by the local authority having jurisdiction before occupancy is granted. We install addressable and conventional fire alarm panels, smoke and heat detectors, pull stations, and strobe/horn notification appliances for Reno commercial clients. Our work is documented with as-built drawings so your property stays inspection-ready year after year.
Learn MoreUnited Electrical Services has been licensed and operating in Northern Nevada every single year since 1985 — 41 years without a gap, a rebrand, or a change in ownership. That’s not a marketing claim — it’s a verifiable business record across Washoe, Douglas, and Lyon counties. Unlicensed contractors underbid, collect payment, and disappear. We’ve watched it happen to our neighbors’ homes for four decades. Our longevity means you’re hiring a company with a permanent stake in this community, not a fly-by-night outfit you can’t find when problems surface six months later.
Owner Robert M. Faiss founded this company and his name is still on the license — which means accountability doesn’t stop at a call center or a regional manager who’s never touched a panel. Corporate electrical franchises assign volume; we assign responsibility. When your $800,000 Caughlin Ranch home needs a panel upgrade or your Incline Village property needs a full rewire before the season, the person overseeing that work has direct personal accountability for the outcome. That’s the structural difference between a family business and a franchise with rotating staff.
We hold active electrical contractor licenses covering Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and communities throughout Washoe, Douglas, and Lyon counties — not just a single-city permit that leaves gray areas on the border. Many homeowners in Southwest Reno, Minden, and the Lake Tahoe corridor discover mid-project that their contractor isn’t licensed in their jurisdiction. We’ve served all three counties continuously since the 1980s, so your project starts clean and closes without permit or licensing surprises. Every technician follows NFPA 70E arc flash safety standards on every job.
A power failure at a Reno commercial facility can run $5,000–$50,000 in lost revenue per day — and the electrician you call matters as much as how fast they arrive. We’ve handled emergency electrical failures across Northern Nevada for four decades, which means our technicians diagnose faster, carry the right parts, and restore power without the trial-and-error that costs you extra hours. We also help businesses identify why backup systems failed and what it takes to prevent the next outage — not just patch the immediate problem.
Roughly 70% of homes in Southwest Reno’s 89519 zip code were built between 1980 and 2000 — the same era we were actively wiring new construction in Reno and Sparks. We know exactly what’s inside those panels, where the original contractors cut corners, and what fails first after 30 years of Nevada heat cycles. A 200-amp panel upgrade in a 1990s Caughlin Ranch home is not the same job as new construction, and we don’t treat it that way. Our familiarity with Northern Nevada’s residential build-out decades translates directly to fewer surprises and faster, safer work on your property.
United Electrical Services has survived two recessions, industry consolidation, and 41 years of competitive pressure in Northern Nevada — not through advertising spend, but because customers send their families, friends, and colleagues to us by name. That referral structure creates a different kind of accountability than a company chasing Google Ads leads. When your neighbor in Incline Village recommends us for your seasonal home rewire, our reputation in that relationship is on the line — which means we treat your project the way we’d treat work on their home. That’s a standard no marketing budget can manufacture.
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An unexpected outage can cost $5,000–$50,000 in a single day. Our family-owned team has kept Northern Nevada powered for 41 years — we’ll assess your panel, backup systems, and risk exposure in one consultation.
Robert Faiss founded United Electrical Services in 1985 with a single conviction: Northern Nevada deserved an electrical contractor that showed up, did the work right, and was still around when you needed them again. Reno was growing fast, Sparks was expanding, and too many contractors were cutting corners or disappearing after cashing checks. Robert built the business differently — rooted in Minden, serving communities across Washoe, Douglas, and Lyon counties, and accountable by name on every job.
Four decades later, United Electrical Services has outlasted multiple recessions, industry consolidations, and the wave of here-today-gone-tomorrow electrical franchises that flooded Northern Nevada. We hold a Nevada Electrical Contractors License, a California Electrical Contractors License, and business licenses across six jurisdictions — credentials that took years to earn and require ongoing compliance to keep. Our team carries over 200 combined years of hands-on electrical experience, which means most problems your Reno home or business presents, we’ve already solved dozens of times.
This is still a family-owned operation, which means Robert’s name and reputation ride on every panel upgrade, service call, and commercial installation we complete. There’s no distant corporate office deciding how fast to turn your job around. When you call us, you reach people who live in the same communities you do — people who’ve been trusted by Reno homeowners, Carson City businesses, and Incline Village property owners since 1985. That’s 41 years of showing up. We plan on 41 more.
Learn Our StoryFrom panel upgrades in Southwest Reno to whole-home rewiring in Incline Village, homeowners across the region trust United Electrical Services with their biggest electrical concerns — and their most valuable properties.
Most panel upgrades in Reno run $2,500–$4,500 for a standard 200-amp service replacement. Homes in Southwest Reno and Caughlin Ranch built between 1980 and 2000 frequently need this upgrade to support EV chargers, hot tubs, or whole-home generators. Final cost depends on panel amperage, existing wiring condition, and permit fees. United Electrical Services Inc. provides written estimates before any work begins — no surprises on the final invoice.
Yes. United Electrical Services Inc. holds Nevada Contractor License #0023673 and carries full liability insurance and worker’s compensation coverage. We’ve operated continuously for 41 years across Northern Nevada, including Reno, Sparks, Carson City, and Incline Village. Every technician follows NFPA 70E arc flash safety protocols. You can verify our license status directly through the Nevada State Contractors Board before scheduling any work.
Call United Electrical Services Inc. at 775-782-4303. Unexpected power failures in Reno homes can mean disabled security systems, spoiled refrigerated goods, and in winter months, no heat — losses that climb quickly. We dispatch licensed electricians who diagnose faults at the panel, service entrance, or circuit level. Businesses facing outages risk $5,000–$50,000 per day in downtime. Getting a qualified electrician on-site within hours is the fastest way to stop that loss.
With a family-owned company, the owner’s reputation is directly tied to every job. United Electrical Services Inc. has built its name across Northern Nevada for 41 years — that track record doesn’t survive shoddy work. Large contractors rotate crews; we send experienced technicians who know Reno’s older wiring systems, local permit requirements, and the specific electrical demands of high-end homes in areas like Caughlin Ranch and Incline Village. Accountability doesn’t get outsourced.
Homes over 30 years old with aluminum branch-circuit wiring, two-prong ungrounded outlets, or a panel under 150 amps are strong candidates for rewiring or service upgrades. In Washoe County, homes built before 1990 often have Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels — both flagged as fire risks by the CPSC. Signs you need immediate evaluation include frequently tripping breakers, flickering lights, or outlets that feel warm to the touch. United Electrical Services Inc. has diagnosed and corrected these issues in Northern Nevada homes for over four decades.
Straight answers on panel upgrades, electrical safety, and choosing the right contractor — written for homeowners across Northern Nevada.
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Read MoreUnited Electrical Services has operated continuously under the same family ownership for 41 years across Northern Nevada. That kind of longevity doesn’t happen by cutting corners — it happens by doing the job right the first time, every time. Call us at 775-782-4303 or schedule your consultation below. Our team serves Reno homeowners and businesses Monday through Friday.
