Electrical Tips & Guides

Common signs are breakers that trip often, a fuse box or 100-amp service, flickering lights, warm or rusty panels, and plans to add an EV charger, generator, hot tub, or major appliance. Some older panels, like Federal Pacific and Zinsco, are worth replacing on their own.

The National Electrical Code requires whole-home surge protection for homes when the electrical service is installed or replaced, starting with the 2020 edition and continuing in 2023. If we upgrade your panel, surge protection is part of the job.

It depends on what you want to keep running. Some homeowners back up essentials like the refrigerator, sump pump, and a few circuits, while others want the whole house including central air. We size it to your home and your list.

Yes. We look at the job, explain your options, and give you a clear, upfront price before any work starts, so there are no surprises on the final bill.

Many jobs do, including panel upgrades, new circuits, generators, and EV chargers. Permits and inspections go through your city, such as Chesapeake, Norfolk, or Virginia Beach. When a job needs a permit, we take care of it and schedule the inspection.

A burning smell, smoke, sparking outlets or panels, a panel that is hot to the touch, electrical equipment exposed to water, or a partial loss of power that is not explained by a tripped breaker. For a fire or a downed line, call 911 and Dominion Energy first.