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Watkins Electrical Services, LLC

4.98(
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Watkins Electrical Services, LLC

4.98(
85
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

With over 12 years of experience in the electrical industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from service calls and panel upgrades to wiring and lighting. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Watkins Electrical Services a call today, we look forward to working with you! God Bless.

"Dave was very quick to respond to my initial request, and we scheduled a time for him to come out and look at what I wanted done. I appreciate that he gave me options and explained the pros and cons, and he didn't make the job seen bigger or more complicated than it was. His quotes for each option were reasonable, and we scheduled the work for the next week. Two of his crew came out, were on time, introduced themselves, and got right to work. They were quick and cleaned up after. I am very happy with the work done and would definitely hir them again. "

Lea A on September 2025

With over 12 years of experience in the electrical industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from service calls and panel upgrades to wiring and lighting. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Watkins Electrical Services a call today, we look forward to working with you! God Bless.

"Dave was very quick to respond to my initial request, and we scheduled a time for him to come out and look at what I wanted done. I appreciate that he gave me options and explained the pros and cons, and he didn't make the job seen bigger or more complicated than it was. His quotes for each option were reasonable, and we scheduled the work for the next week. Two of his crew came out, were on time, introduced themselves, and got right to work. They were quick and cleaned up after. I am very happy with the work done and would definitely hir them again. "

Lea A on September 2025


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RS Lightning Protection

4.95(
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RS Lightning Protection

4.95(
70
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
27 years of experience

Here at RS Lightning Protection. The lightning protection industry has been the only thing our family has ever known 4th generation in the business when we show up to your property fully stocked with all your lightning protection needs we require no deposits until the job is totally finished and everybody is satisfied we are all about keeping everybody 100% safe during a lightning storm and we provide reasonable rates because for family-owned-and-operated just give us a call today for a free estimate and we hope that everybody has a blessed day

"Great job"

Shanna B on May 2023

Here at RS Lightning Protection. The lightning protection industry has been the only thing our family has ever known 4th generation in the business when we show up to your property fully stocked with all your lightning protection needs we require no deposits until the job is totally finished and everybody is satisfied we are all about keeping everybody 100% safe during a lightning storm and we provide reasonable rates because for family-owned-and-operated just give us a call today for a free estimate and we hope that everybody has a blessed day

"Great job"

Shanna B on May 2023


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Cincy House Remodeling, LLC

4.94(
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Cincy House Remodeling, LLC

4.94(
45
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
7 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Cincy House Remodeling is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"Ty was skillful, professional & respectful by asking good questions. Very pro customer service. He also was very neat & cleaned up every job."

Ginny R on December 2025

Cincy House Remodeling is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations.

"Ty was skillful, professional & respectful by asking good questions. Very pro customer service. He also was very neat & cleaned up every job."

Ginny R on December 2025


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United Plumbing & Electric

4.83(
115
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United Plumbing & Electric

4.83(
115
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"The guys were on time quick and very professional plan on having them do more work to my home very satisfied"

Steve J on December 2025

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"The guys were on time quick and very professional plan on having them do more work to my home very satisfied"

Steve J on December 2025


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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance

5.00(
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Tri State Complete Home Repair and Maintenance

5.00(
35
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

We are a family owned and operated complete home repair, maintenance and remodeling company. We have over 29 years of experience in residential remodeling, repairs, maintenance and construction. We believe in and provide premium craftsmanship for all of your home needs. We are professional, trustworthy and reliable. We service the entire Tristate area.

"They were prompt and very professional and polite, they did an excellent job and finished on time. "

Renee M on January 2026

We are a family owned and operated complete home repair, maintenance and remodeling company. We have over 29 years of experience in residential remodeling, repairs, maintenance and construction. We believe in and provide premium craftsmanship for all of your home needs. We are professional, trustworthy and reliable. We service the entire Tristate area.

"They were prompt and very professional and polite, they did an excellent job and finished on time. "

Renee M on January 2026


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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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W B Lightning Rods

4.93(
297
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
25 years of experience

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024


Mapp and Smith Electrical Service, LLC

4.79(
87
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Mapp and Smith Electrical Service, LLC

4.79(
87
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

Mapp and Smith Electrical Service, LLC is your trusted source for all your electrical needs. We pride ourselves on being punctual, professional and above all else, your satisfaction through quality. If you want your project to be done right the first time and stand the test of time, do yourself a favor and give us a call, today!

"Was the only one who would actually come over and give a free estimate. Mike is easy to do business with, reasonably priced. Will work in the future most likely"

Alex K on October 2023

Mapp and Smith Electrical Service, LLC is your trusted source for all your electrical needs. We pride ourselves on being punctual, professional and above all else, your satisfaction through quality. If you want your project to be done right the first time and stand the test of time, do yourself a favor and give us a call, today!

"Was the only one who would actually come over and give a free estimate. Mike is easy to do business with, reasonably priced. Will work in the future most likely"

Alex K on October 2023


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AJ Electric and Handyman Services

4.95(
21
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AJ Electric and Handyman Services

4.95(
21
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 8 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman and electrical work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"AJ was extremely professional. I would recommend without hesitation."

bill R on December 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company with over 8 years of industry experience. We value honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. We offer a variety of Home Improvement services that are customizable to each individual project. We specialize in handyman and electrical work and a variety of related service and repair projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"AJ was extremely professional. I would recommend without hesitation."

bill R on December 2025


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YEP! Electric LLC

5.00(
16
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YEP! Electric LLC

5.00(
16
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
11 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at YEP! Electric LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"I lost power to half my house. He was able to come out the next day and fix my problem. He was professional and friendly and got the job done quickly."

Justin M on December 2025

We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at YEP! Electric LLC strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.

"I lost power to half my house. He was able to come out the next day and fix my problem. He was professional and friendly and got the job done quickly."

Justin M on December 2025


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AFW Electric LLC

4.79(
31
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AFW Electric LLC

4.79(
31
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

With over 11 years of experience in the electrical field AFW Electric LLC is definitely the company you want to use for all your electrical needs. WE pride our self in customer satisfaction. We DO NOT do free estimates, a $50 trip fee is charged to do estimates, which would be applied to the project total should you decide to hire us for your project.

"Is a competent electrician and arrives on time, but will not respond to requests for information after the job is done. Be sure you get what you need (such as receipts) prior to payment. "

Mary S on September 2025

With over 11 years of experience in the electrical field AFW Electric LLC is definitely the company you want to use for all your electrical needs. WE pride our self in customer satisfaction. We DO NOT do free estimates, a $50 trip fee is charged to do estimates, which would be applied to the project total should you decide to hire us for your project.

"Is a competent electrician and arrives on time, but will not respond to requests for information after the job is done. Be sure you get what you need (such as receipts) prior to payment. "

Mary S on September 2025

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

As a safety measure, you should always turn off the main breaker while operating your generator’s backup breaker. In addition, you should also switch off all appliance breakers so you don't have a power surge when the main breaker turns back on. And finally, turning off the main breaker prevents back-feeding, which endangers utility workers with the risk of electrocution. Back-feeding could also destroy the electrical circuits of your neighbors if they use the same power network.

In many cases, you’ll need a permit or basic inspection to install one of these large generators. Since they include significant alterations to your home electrical system and many produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require jumping through a few hoops for general safety purposes. Your installer may be able to help you with these permits.

Whole-house generators need to be installed on level ground several feet away from walls and other objects. Because they tap into the electrical system directly, they usually need to be close to your home electrical panel for a transfer switch installation. It also helps with installation if they are near to a gas line or propane tank installation.

Most homeowners won't be able to claim a home generator as a tax write-off. However, a whole-house generator may be tax-deductible in certain situations depending on its purpose. For instance, if it's needed to power essential medical equipment, it may qualify as a medical expense deduction. Also, in some cases, businesses can deduct a generator as a business expense if it supports operations. Always consult a tax professional to determine eligibility based on your specific circumstances and the applicable IRS regulations.

Homeowners can often access federal tax credits, such as the Investment Tax Credit (ITC), which covers a percentage of installation costs. Many states and utilities offer additional rebates, grants, or performance-based incentives. These programs can significantly lower your upfront investment. Check the Database of State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency (DSIRE) or contact your local energy office for current offers.

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