$89 diagnostic
Most electrical repair calls are not one broken thing. They are one bad connection somewhere in a chain, and the difference between a good electrician and a cheap one is how long it takes to find it.
Half the outlets on one wall are dead, usually a failed backstab connection or a tripped GFCI nobody knew was there. A breaker trips every time the same appliance runs. Lights dim when the furnace kicks on, which points at a loose neutral or an undersized service. A burning smell at a switch or outlet, which is a stop-what-you-are-doing call. Aluminum branch wiring in a 1965 to 1973 house arcing at the device screws.
We charge $89 to show up and find the fault, and we waive it when you approve the repair on the same visit. You get a fixed price for the fix before we start, so nobody is watching a clock and wondering what the bill is going to be.
A burning or fishy plastic smell, a warm outlet cover, sparks when you plug something in, a breaker that will not reset, or scorch marks on a device. Turn that circuit off at the panel and call. Everything else can wait for a normal appointment.
| Job | Our published price | What that includes |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic service call | $89 | Waived when you approve the repair the same visit |
| Panel replacement, same amperage | $1,800 - $2,600 | Permit and utility coordination included |
| Service upgrade, 100A to 200A | $2,400 - $3,600 | Meter base, mast, grounding, permit, inspection |
| Level 2 EV charger install, run under 25 ft | $650 - $1,400 | Dedicated 240V circuit, breaker, whip and mount |
| Outlet or switch replacement | $145 - $225 | Per device, same-day |
| Whole-home surge protector | $425 - $650 | Panel-mounted, 5-year equipment warranty |
| Recessed lighting, 6 cans or more | $185 - $260 | Per can, insulated-ceiling rated |
| Ceiling fan install | $220 - $385 | Higher end covers a new box and bracing |
| Standby generator, 22kW installed | $9,500 - $14,000 | Pad, transfer switch, gas connect, permit |
| Whole-home rewire, 1,500 sq ft | $9,000 - $18,000 | Knob-and-tube removal, patching quoted separately |
Ranges are real and quoted before work starts. The final number depends on panel location, run length, drywall repair and your municipality's permit fee — all of which we confirm on site, in writing, before anyone picks up a tool.
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FAQ
No. You get a fixed price after the diagnostic and before any work starts. The only thing that changes it is finding a second, unrelated fault, and we would show you that first.
A brief dip is normal inrush. A dip you can see across the whole house every single time is usually a loose service neutral, and that is worth diagnosing quickly because it can damage electronics.
Yes, with AlumiConn connectors at each device, which is the repair method insurers accept. Full rewiring is an option but it is rarely the cheapest fix.
Most days yes for repairs booked before noon. Emergency dispatch runs 24/7 at a higher after-hours rate, which we quote before we roll.
Call and talk to a person, or book a real arrival window online. Flat-rate price before we start, every time.