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United Lightning Rods
4.9(
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Serving Yorktown, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1941

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Ed Riley is extremely knowledgeable about what causes lighting and how to protect from it. He explained to me which and how structures develop static electricity that lead to lighting discharges in a way that the physics made sense to me. They were also reasonably priced and kept their word. Definitely recommend them."
Response time2 days
Response rate85%
75 neighbors recently requested a quote
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C.G.S. Electric, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Yorktown, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend C.G.S Electrical company, they came out gave me bid and it was in my budget. They did the work and was very happy with their work, actually came out better than I had anticipated the look. Great communication also and trust worthy!"
Response time2 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Donohue's Lightning Rods
4.3(
70
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Serving Yorktown, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1971

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Donohue is very knowledgeable and has excellent experience in the lightning protection area. He responds quickly and has a very professional team of workers. He quoted the job using google earth information. When he visited the site he reduced his price by over 50%. I highly recommend him and I will use his company again."
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+10

Response time1 day
90 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Hamilton Lightning Rods
4.7(
201
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Serving Yorktown, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Careful attention to placement of fixtures and connections, grounding and coverage for important gas line and electrical lines made for a complete and thorough coverage and did not disrupt the look of the house. M. Hamilton discussed the job prior to the work in complete and pertinent terms. Work was done efficiently and tidily."
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+9

Response time3 days
28 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

It’s generally not recommended to run electric to a shed above ground, and you should instead run electric lines underground via a conduit. This job, like all electrical jobs, is best left to a pro, as they’ll need to ensure everything is installed safely and that they don’t run into any other utility lines underground. 

Buying a house with aluminum wiring requires careful consideration due to potential fire risks. Ensure a thorough inspection by a licensed electrician to assess the condition and identify necessary safety upgrades—factor in these additional costs when deciding. While it may not be a total deal-breaker, understanding the risks and required maintenance is necessary. Also, you should consult your insurer about coverage for homes with aluminum wiring to know whether the house is insurable.

The best place to put an electrical outlet depends on your needs. A good rule of thumb is to install outlets every 6 feet in large rooms. Hallways over 10 feet long need one electrical outlet minimum. 

If you find yourself needing extra plug-ins for all of your gadgets, you may want to increase the number of electrical outlets in your room. When adding outlets, keep in mind that older homes could have outdated electrical panels. In these cases, you may need a pro to upgrade you from 100-amp to 200-amp service before increasing the power load.

GFCI outlets should be clearly labeled with LINE and LOAD labels, with arrows leading to the proper terminals. The line terminals are typically at the top, and the load terminals are typically at the bottom.

There are several tools available to help prevent electrical fires. First, ensure that you have GFCI outlets installed in necessary areas, along with an AFCI, which is a circuit breaker that can help prevent arc-faults. Investing in surge protectors is also wise, as they can safeguard your appliances and other items against power surges that may overload your outlet and cause sparking.

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