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Avatar for J & M Electrical Services
J & M Electrical Services
4.9(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairElectric Vehicle Charging Station Installation+10 more

Serving Colonial Heights, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"J&M Electrical did an outstanding job of installing a home backup generator. When the gentleman came out to do the onsite inspection and provide me with the results and options, it was a no pressure sales approach. He walked me through the entire process that was used to determine what size generator I would require in the event of a power failure. When he had left the house that evening it was not with an ultimatum of “You must let us know right away, or in the next 72 hours” type approach. In this case it was more along the lines of “Think it over and we are glad to have been able to present our product” Once we decided to have the generator installed the communication from the front office in regards to what was required from me and what the contractor would provide was excellent. Scheduling was easy and all that was discussed was provided on time and with no exceptions. The work crew was on time and cleaned up upon completion of the installation. Overall an outstanding experience and I would recommend them to anybody looking to have a backup home generator installed."
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Response time1 day
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Electric Solutions Of Richmond LLC
4.6(
43
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or RepairCeiling Fan - Install+14 more

Serving Colonial Heights, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It went great. I have used Electric Solutions of Richmond three times thus far. I could not be any more pleased with the company. Joe (the electrician) is so easygoing and amazing to work with. It is great to be able to upgrade fixtures, fans, plugs, etc. in my older home knowing the work will be done right and at a cost that is more than fair. They are fast, efficient, and very affordable. I highly recommend this company for any electrical needs a homeowner might require. Cathy K"
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+12

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
SB Electrical Services
5.0(
3
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Electrical Wiring or Panel UpgradeFixed Generator - InstallElectrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair+6 more

Serving Colonial Heights, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great team of guys, very polite and respectful and professional, i would hire them again, guys thank you for taking care of me and family needs, it's hard to find good people that cares about your home, you guys knock it out the park. Thank you again, j. Bailey"
Response time3 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AB & Son Enterprises, Inc.
5.0(
5
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Colonial Heights, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They came out on time as scheduled and worked throughout the day. After the work was complete, they made sure I had no questions and worked with me to find the best day for the county to inspect the work. Everything has been working well since the installation of my new electrical panel. They were great to work with."
Response time9 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

No, there aren’t additional code requirements for kitchen lights. Kitchen lights and other electrical circuits in the kitchen have different code requirements. Outlets need to be particularly robust because of their frequency of use and proximity to liquids. If you need help determining where to install outlets in your kitchen, consult a local electrician who can ensure that placement is functional and up to code.

Modern homes have a lot of devices and appliances running at once. That means there are many different wires and cables throughout the house. Service entrance conductors (also known as service entrance cables or service feed wires) connect the external weatherhead for the utility pole to the circuit breaker box. This is your home’s connection to your local power grid.

Qualified, licensed electricians will charge from $50 to $100 per hour. The cost to hire an electrician for emergency visits may range from $100 to $200 per hour because this urgent service usually takes place during off hours and may require an electrician to leave or reschedule jobs they’re currently working on. Scheduling work on holidays or during periods of high customer demand, like after a major storm, will also lead to higher rates or extra fees.

It's less expensive to run power overhead because it doesn’t require excavation, and the power cables are less costly. However, underground electric service is better protected from weather and general wear and tear, so it’s less likely to get damaged. When determining which way to run power, consult a local electrician to get an expect opinion.

It wouldn’t be abnormal to view all wiring as simply wiring, but wiring has different gauges and can handle different loads. When you’re wiring for 240V, you need wire that is rated at least 240V, but honestly it’s better to spend a little more and just buy 300V wiring. This ensures a margin of safety in case the wiring gets overloaded.

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