Electrical and re‑wiring work sets safe power distribution, lighting, and controls for remodels. Panels and circuits are right‑sized, devices and fixtures are installed cleanly, and systems are tested and inspected for reliable, code‑compliant service.
Overview
- Scope: panel/subpanel upgrades, grounding and bonding, new circuits and rewires, lighting and controls, receptacles and switches, EV charger circuits, low-voltage/data, and surge protection.
- Goals: safe, quiet operation; clean labeling; adequate capacity for today’s loads; and lighting that fits the layout.
- Phases: rough‑in (box layout, cable routing, labeling), trim (devices and fixtures), testing, and inspection.
What This Service Includes
- Panels & distribution: service and subpanels sized for load, AFCI/GFCI breakers where required, whole‑home surge protection, clear labeling, and torque‑verified terminations.
- Circuits & rewires: dedicated kitchen, laundry, bath, HVAC, and appliance circuits; aluminum-to-copper pigtails where applicable; knob‑and‑tube replacements where present.
- Lighting & controls: recessed and surface fixtures, undercabinet and toe‑kick, dimmers, 3‑way/4‑way switching, occupancy sensors, and smart controls.
- Devices: tamper‑resistant receptacles, USB and combination devices, GFCI locations (kitchen, bath, garage, exterior), and weather‑resistant covers outdoors.
- Life safety: interconnected smoke and CO alarms with proper placement and battery backup where required.
- Low‑voltage & data: Cat6 data, coax, speaker, and doorbell/camera wiring with structured media panels and labeled runs.
- EV & specialty: 240V EVSE circuits (hardwired or receptacle), generator or transfer switch provisions, and surge‑protected subcircuits as needed.
Rough‑In & Standards
- Box sizing and fill calculated correctly; boxes set flush to finished surfaces with depth rings where needed.
- Cable stapled and protected with nail plates; bends and routing kept tidy and serviceable.
- Grounding and bonding verified: water/gas bond where applicable; continuous equipment grounding conductors.
- Load calculations performed; arc‑fault and ground‑fault protection provided per code; labeling consistent and legible.
Panels, Protection & Power Quality
- Main service upgrades or relocation where capacity or placement changes are required.
- Whole‑home surge protective devices; isolated circuits for sensitive electronics when specified.
- Voltage drop and conductor sizing checked on long runs and high‑demand appliances.
Lighting & Controls
- Fixture layout planned for task, ambient, and accent lighting with color temperature and dimming compatibility noted.
- Smart dimmers, scenes, and occupancy/vacancy sensors configured to reduce energy use.
- Exterior lighting with wet‑location ratings and shielded, dark‑sky‑aware placement.
Low‑Voltage & Specialty
- Structured cabling (Cat6, coax) homerun to a media panel; labeled patching for networking and AV.
- Doorbells, cameras, access points, and speakers prewired with proper power and backing.
- EV charger circuits and transfer switch interlocks coordinated with panel capacity.
Sequencing & Coordination
- Rough‑in after framing and before insulation/drywall; device heights coordinated with cabinetry and tile.
- Range hood and bath fan ducting aligned with cabinetry and exterior penetrations.
- Final trim and fixture hangs after paint; testing and balancing before closeout.
Code, Permits & Testing
- Permits obtained; rough and final inspections scheduled and documented.
- Circuit verification with continuity, polarity, and GFCI/AFCI function tests; torque checks on terminations.
- Smoke/CO locations and spacing confirmed; outdoor receptacles GFCI‑protected with in‑use covers.
Quality Markers
- Neat panel organization with clear labels; straight runs and supported cables.
- Devices sit flush and square; fixtures level; dimming smooth without flicker.
- Quiet operation with minimal hum; breakers appropriately sized and identified.
Safety & Compliance
- Work to NEC and local amendments; GFCI/AFCI applied where required; tamper‑resistant receptacles in living areas.
- Lockout/tagout, PPE, and energized‑work avoidance; safe ladder and attic practices.
- Aluminum and older wiring addressed with approved connectors or rewiring plans.
Care & Maintenance
- Panel schedules kept updated; critical circuits labeled clearly.
- Periodic testing of GFCI/AFCI and smoke/CO alarms; battery changes per manufacturer.
- Surge protection status lights checked; dimmer/LED compatibility reviewed when swapping lamps.