Temporary Power in Larkspur
Remodel poles, mesh WiFi and interior lighting for Larkspur homes, downtown storefronts and projects near the ferry.
What Larkspur temp power jobs look like
Larkspur mixes old and new. Hillside homes along the canyons get remodeled one at a time, while flatter ground near Larkspur Landing sees larger housing and commercial work. Magnolia Avenue has older storefronts that come with their own wiring surprises, and we check those before tying anything in. An old storefront may still hide cloth-insulated wire behind the plaster.
On a remodel, the main panel often gets swapped or the house is stripped to the studs. That is when a separate 100A temp service earns its keep. Crews keep working while the electrician rebuilds the permanent service, and the temp panel gives every tool a GFCI outlet instead of an extension cord from the neighbor’s garage.
Larkspur’s city building staff review the plans, while PG&E processes the temp service and installs the meter. Near the ferry terminal and SMART station, traffic can be heavy at commute times, so we schedule deliveries around the rush. Up in the canyons, the issue is a narrow road with parked cars on both sides.
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Picks for Larkspur sites
WiFi that covers the full lot
Bigger sites near the Landing need signal in the trailer and at the far end of the lot. Mesh WiFi across the whole lot covers both from a single cellular gateway, with a monthly plan you can end when the job wraps.
Light inside a gutted house
Once the old fixtures come out, rooms go dark even at noon. String lighting for interior gut work hangs from the framing and plugs into the temp panel.
A small service for a remodel
Most Larkspur homes need only a 100-amp pole for a remodel, set near the existing meter so the PG&E drop is short and the inspection is simple. Even if the finished house runs 200A, the temp can stay at 100A because it only feeds tools.
Larkspur price ranges
A 100A remodel pole in Larkspur generally falls near the low end of the $1,800 to $4,500 single-phase range. Site internet for a Landing-area job usually costs $250 to $700 a month. Interior string lighting is usually bundled into the temp panel quote.
- Panel size and number of receptacles
- Distance to the existing PG&E drop
- Mesh nodes needed for the site size
- Months of service required
Larkspur jurisdiction and site notes
Greenbrae and nearby pockets can be tricky. Some parcels are inside Larkspur and some are unincorporated county land. We confirm which one applies before we apply for anything, since the two offices have different forms and fees.
Corte Madera Creek runs through the area, and some low lots near it can flood. Check the flood map for your parcel, and we will mount gear to suit. We bag the panel and receptacles when heavy rain is coming. Higher lots in the canyons have the opposite issue: steep access and dry brush in late summer.
Larkspur temp power FAQs
Do I need a temp pole for a kitchen remodel?
Often not, if the house panel stays live. If the main panel is being replaced, a temp service keeps the crew working.
Can you install near the ferry terminal?
Yes. We plan delivery times around ferry and train traffic, usually mid-morning or early afternoon, and keep the truck clear of the station drop-off lanes.
How fast can you set up WiFi on a Larkspur site?
A cellular kit is usually running within a few days of the order, once we know where the trailer sits. Monthly plans run as long as the job does, and we pull the gear when you call.
Power for your Larkspur job
Call 415-707-8725 and tell us the address, the load and the start date.