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Streib Company
4.7(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2004

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent!!!! Streib Electric Co sent a young man by the name of Eric who was very knowledgeable and very polite. He did a outstanding job. I will definitely use this company again."
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Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Jarvis Electric Inc
4.7(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Jarvis Electric did all of the electric for our new build and has come back to add additional items that we have added since we have been in the home. Super responsive and quick to complete all requested work. Top notch service. Extremely reasonable price. I appreciate that they always keep a clean worksite and never leave a mess, even if coming back the next day to finish a job. I have not only used them for my home but referred them to my mom and dad as well when they needed work done. Great company with great people and really easy to deal with. They truly went above and beyond."
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Response time3 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Reinhold Electric Inc
4.6(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1976

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Ron, our installer, was absolutely wonderful! He arrived on time, was pleasant, and efficient. Ron worked on New Year's Eve, was close to finishing his job, but could have stretched it into the next day. Rather than leaving us "in the dark," he worked until the job was completed that day. We appreciate all the hard work from Ron! We definitely recommend Reinhold for any of your electric needs!"
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Response time9 hrs
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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BRDA Electric, Inc.
4.5(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was on the fence about an electrical company. I have now for the last 4 years had BRDA electric complete all of my projects. Their staff from answering the phone to the technicians are top tier. They will get your project done and done right!"
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+61

Response time30 mins
99 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Deer Hill Electrical Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Small jobs welcome

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"He provided a high standard of work installing recessed lighting into a new dropped ceiling as well as circuits, switches and electrical upgrades. Very knowledgeable and reliable. We are very happy with his work. Passed inspection."
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Mid America Lightning Protection
4.5(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was pleased with the installation of the lightning rods--communication was great and the work was done quickly. What I wasn't happy with is he quoted me a price that was less then my actual bill was BUT the price was still less then two other contractors bids."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate94%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Innovate Electric
4.6(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The electrician arrived on time & tightened the cover plates that were loose and hanging down on the electric boxes located on the ceiling. Good job."
220 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by11%of homeowners
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Outdoor Lighting Solutions LLC
4.9(
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Serving Columbia, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Daniel and Jeremy are the best at what they do. They show up on time and complete tasks quickly and efficiently and maintain lighting after installation with any needed tweaks. Not enough good things can be said about this company."
Holiday Lighting & Landscape Lighting
Holiday Lighting & Landscape Lighting
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Response time3 days
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

For a 200-amp underground service, you need a minimum of #2/0 American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper or #4/0 AWG aluminum or copper-clad wire. Don’t forget that, at minimum, you’ll need to use a 1 1/2-inch schedule 40 or 80 PVC conduit to successfully run a 200-amp underground service.

In the United States, home outlets support a standard 15 amps, but you can upgrade per outlet if necessary. Most single-family residential homes have a maximum overall amp rating, usually 100 to 200 amps. Very old houses may have less than 100 amps, but that’s rare. Large homes often come with amp services above 200 amps to support modern lifestyles.

You should hire a licensed electrician who is insured to perform any electrical work on your home, including lighting installation. States have different requirements for licensing and certifying electricians, so use Angi’s state licensing tool to review local guidelines.

Here are a few questions to ask electricians before hiring:

  • How many years of electrical experience do you have?

  • Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?

  • Do you work with subcontractors?

  • Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?

  • What is the timeline for completion?

  • How do you handle change orders?

  • Can you provide at least three customer references?

Yes, you can use a 3/0 AWG wire for a 200 amp service, but only if it is made of copper, as 3/0 copper wire has an allowable ampacity of 225 amps. If you are using aluminum or aluminum copper-clad wire, you need to use at least 4/0 AWG.

The answer depends on your needs and the availability of your current electrical panel. If you’re hoping to seriously up the power in your detached living space, you may also need to consider increasing the power of the amp your home runs on (from 100-amps to 200-amps, for example).

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