Licensed • Insured • Trusted

Powering Homes and Businesses Across the Central Coast

West Current Electric delivers safe, code-compliant electrical work with precision and care. Led by owner Travis Chiapella, a C-10 licensed electrician with 12+ years of hands-on experience.

C-10 Electrical Contractor
12+ Years Experience
Licensed & Insured

CA C-10 License: #1105337

Travis Chiapella, Owner of West Current Electric
Travis Chiapella • OwnerC-10 Licensed

About West Current Electric

Founded and operated by Travis Chiapella, West Current Electric provides dependable residential and light commercial electrical services. From troubleshooting and service calls to panel upgrades and remodels, Travis ensures every job is safe, neat, and code-compliant.

  • Owner-operated, detail-driven workmanship
  • Clean installations with premium materials
  • Safety-first approach on every project
  • Fully licensed and insured
Professional electrical panel installation
Neat, code-compliant work—done right the first time.

Electrical Services

Comprehensive residential and light commercial solutions across the Central Coast. If it’s electrical, we can help.

  • Panel Upgrades & Service

    Main service upgrades, sub-panels, breaker replacements, load calculations, and labeling.

  • EV Charger Installations

    Level 2 charger circuits, load management, and clean, code-compliant installs.

  • Lighting & Controls

    Recessed lighting, exterior/security lighting, smart dimmers, and occupancy sensors.

  • Circuits & Outlets

    New circuits, GFCI/AFCI protection, dedicated appliance lines, and troubleshooting.

  • Remodels & Additions

    Kitchen and bath remodel wiring, service relocations, and code upgrades.

  • Backup & Generators

    Transfer switches, inlet boxes, interlocks, and backup power planning.

Request ServiceFast, friendly scheduling. Most calls answered same day.

Proudly Serving

Local, reliable electrical services for homeowners and businesses across the Central Coast and South Bay.

Based in Santa Cruz County
  • Santa Cruz
  • Watsonville
  • Monterey
  • Salinas
  • San Jose
  • Rio Del Mar
  • Capitola
  • Soquel
  • Live Oak
  • Scotts Valley
  • Carmel
  • Seaside
  • Marina
  • Morgan Hill
  • Gilroy

What Customers Say

Real experiences from homeowners and small businesses
  • Mark R. homeowner
    Mark R.Homeowner • Capitola

    Travis upgraded our panel and added EV charging. Clean, punctual, and fair pricing. Highly recommend.

  • Sarah L. homeowner
    Sarah L.Homeowner • Santa Cruz

    Great communication and attention to detail on our kitchen remodel. The lighting looks amazing.

  • Daniel P. small business owner
    Daniel P.Cafe Owner • Monterey

    Travis solved a tricky power issue without downtime. Professional and efficient from start to finish.

Request a Quote

Tell us about your project and we’ll get back to you quickly with next steps and scheduling.

Mon–Fri 9:00am–5:00pm
CA C-10: #1105337

Serving Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Monterey, Salinas, San Jose, Rio Del Mar, Capitola, Soquel, Live Oak, Scotts Valley, Carmel, Seaside, Marina, Morgan Hill, Gilroy.