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Corrigan, LLC
4.8(
25
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Cottonport, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1954

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John Corrigan and his sons are outstanding! They did outstanding work installing our lighting rods at a reasonable price. They were prompt, very professional and honest. I would call them again and recommend them to anyone."
Shingle roof air terminal
Residential 1
Residential Spanish tile
Horse stable
Residential 2

+23

Response time1 day
16 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Optimize EGS
4.9(
29
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Cottonport, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"i decided to go with phil at optimize egs because they offered the best price and they were the only ones to offer to bury my gas line. the other companies were ok with the gas line being attached to the exterior wall. very unprofessional looking. lastly, their workers took pride in their work. to the point that before they left, one of the workers to the time to wipe down my generator and made sure it was clean looking. awesome company and would definitely do business with again"
GENERAC Liquid Cooled Gen
30kW Liq Cooled Generator
Plaquemine LA - 22 kW
GENERAC Air Installations
GENERAC Air Installations

+16

Response time5 days
Response rate100%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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GroundUp Solar & Electrical LLC
5.0(
5
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Fixed Generator - Install

Serving Cottonport, LA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"GroudUp Solar is your trusted local partner for solar energy solutions and comprehensive home improvements in [Your Area/Baton Rouge and surrounding regions]. We specialize in expert solar panel sales, professional installations, ongoing maintenance & service, plus all types of home upgrades including roofing, electrical, energy-efficient remodels, and more. Our team delivers high-quality, customized projects with a focus on sustainability, cost savings, and exceptional customer service. Go green and save?contact us for a free consultation today!"

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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Cottonport, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were contacted immediately regarding adding a lightning protection system on our home. Seamus was very thorough and knowledgeable regarding our concerns. He and his crew showed up and were very professional and efficient. We are very pleased with the installation and highly recommend Donahue’s."
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Lightning protection
Lightning protection
Lightning protection

+10

Response time1 day
97 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

Unless you’re a licensed electrician, you should not DIY any electrical work in your home. Working with wires and electricity is potentially dangerous to both you and the structure you’re working on, and it could lead to house fires or electric shock if you’re not 100% sure what you’re doing. There’s a big difference between changing a light switch cover and rewiring an entire home. If you’re staring down a potentially difficult electrical job, give a pro a call.

A ceiling light will usually have two or three wires: black, white, and sometimes green. Black wires are positive, or hot, while white wires are negative, or neutral. The green wire is the grounding wire. 

When you’re wiring the light, connect black to black, white to white, and green to the grounding screw.

It prevents electrical surges, protects your home from things like electrical fires, and prevents you from getting shocked if an errant surge runs through your power line. Without grounded wires, your appliances could also get damaged during lightning storms.

Electrical meter risers connect your home’s electrical meter to overhead power lines so you can receive electrical service from the grid. Electrical meters also have a weatherhead, which protects the utility lines connected to your home’s electrical system via the service entrance cable. Risers connect the weatherhead to your electrical meter socket, which connects to the meter.

While not always necessary, wiring your circuit breaker in a certain way can ease both the installation process and use afterward. For starters, you’ll need to install the electrical panel so that the main service knockout aligns with the cable conduit. If they aren’t aligned, you may not have sufficient working space to finish running the wires. Using cable trays, on the other hand, gives you a bit more freedom to and flexibility in where and which direction you install the wires. At the end of the day, the power flow will be the same whether the cords run up or down.

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