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Avatar for W B Lightning Rods
W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
372
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have been hit twice by lightning by God's grace either one hit our home however the last strike burnt art motorhome to the ground William was hired to install lightning protection lightning rods on our home and two out buildings he took the time to explain to us everything we needed to know answering every question professionally conducted himself in the utmost professional manner I would highly recommend lightning rods and even more highly recommended hiring William to do the job we are going to do an expansion later on and he will be the one and only contractor I will call to continue our lightning protection"
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
181 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Surtr Construction
4.0(
12
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Surtr Construction was great. I hired them for a kitchen remodel. They did everything from electrical, plumbing and cabinets. Job site was always clean at the end of the day. Would highly recommend."
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Mauro's Electric
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Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade - For Business+2 more

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

JZJ CONSTRUCTION & RESTORATION LLC
New to Angi
Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - Install+2 more

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

JzJ construction & Restoration proudly serves its customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. With over 20 + years of experience Give us a call today!

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Do It All
New to Angi
Portable Generator - RepairTelephone Jacks and Wiring - InstallTelephone Jacks and Wiring - Install - For Business+4 more

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

My name is Dan I have been working as a carpenter for a local union but decided to go different route in life. I work with my brothers on houses and we Do It All. No job is too big or too small. From small things like furniture install to stripping down your house completely and remodeling it we can Do It All.

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Central Builders Group LLC
2.3(
3
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Electrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For BusinessElectrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install

Serving Columbia, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Here at central builders LLC, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality home improvement services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Second floor exterior steel, framing
Trusses
Wood trusses
Wood trusses
Wood trusses

+146

Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If a 3-way switch is wired incorrectly, this can cause several issues. The most common problem is that the switches will not function properly: Either both switches won’t work, or only one will. Another issue is that one switch will trigger a short circuit, tripping the circuit breaker.

Most standard residential water heaters, which are typically around 40 gallons and use 240 volts and between 3,500 and 5,500 watts, require a 30-amp, two-pole circuit breaker. For smaller, point-of-use water heaters using 120 volts and between 1,500 and 3,000 watts, a 30-amp breaker is also often adequate. However, some models may have different needs; units that use more watts than average may require a 40-amp breaker, while smaller units might only need a 20-amp breaker. Newer, tankless, or more energy-efficient models can also require a higher amperage. Having the correct breaker size is crucial for safe and efficient operation, so it's best to consult a licensed electrician to determine the specific needs of your water heater.

Most household circuits can handle about 70 strings of 50 standard mini lights, or up to 600 strings of LED lights, which consume less power than the incandescent variety. Make sure to factor in any appliances also running on the circuit.

Professional services ensure safe installations, reliable repairs, and compliance with codes emphasizing safety in electrical networks.

Local electricians with experience in your area understand the local building codes, which is very important when doing new electrical work. They also have experience with the kind of electrical problems homes in your location may have, and even the components that were used in the original construction, which leads them to make faster and better decisions.

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