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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
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Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
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Response time1 day
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Stinnett Electrical Services
5.0(
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Portable Generator - Repair

Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Stinnett is a reminder of how good a business can be in an age where concern for quality and customer satisfaction is not always what it should be. I will describe them as follows: Friendly, prompt, efficient, meticulous, knowledgeable and very reasonable in their billing."
Response time50 mins
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Accent Tel USA
4.9(
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Telephone System - Install or Upgrade - For Business

Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Our Company provides a one-stop solution for all of your voice, internet, and telecom needs. Leveraging the Cloud we provide your Office state-of-the-art telephones for little or no upfront cost striving to keep your monthly costs the same. Sound too good to be true? Give us a call and we will show you how.

Response time3 hrs
Response rate99%
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Takeover Home Service
5.0(
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Appliance (Major Electric Appliance) - Install or Replace

Serving Columbia, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Takeover Home Service is a family-owned and operated company dedicated to delivering reliable, high-quality home improvement solutions. Specializing in professional painting and handyman services, we help homeowners refresh, repair, and upgrade their spaces with clean workmanship and attention to detail.\n\nWhether it’s interior or exterior painting, small repairs, or general home projects, we show up on time, communicate clearly, and get the job done right the first time. No shortcuts—just dependable service you can trust.\n\nWe’re proud to give back to those who serve our communities by offering discounts for military members, veterans, first responders, educators, and seniors.\n\nWhen your home needs attention, let Takeover Home Service handle it with care and professionalism.

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

The Occupational Safety and Home Administration (OSHA) requires an electrical panel to have a minimum of three feet (36 inches) of room from the front of the panel to the closest obstacle. In this case, the word obstacle refers to nearly everything, including walls, machines, and other fixed objects. Additionally, panels require at least 6½ feet of headroom in the area directly in front of the fixture. These requirements help ensure safe use of the panel and allow electricians plenty of room to work.

No, because amps and volts measure very different things. However, you can use basic equations to find amps or volts by using data about one of the measurements to calculate the other.

On average, the cost to run electricity to an above ground pool is about $1,000. Certain factors can increase or cut these costs. For example, a larger pool or one farther from your house may require additional trenching for wiring, bringing costs as high as $4,000. On the other hand, a standard-sized pool closer to your home may only cost $350 to hook up to electricity.

You can make a pigtail with either thermoplastic high-heat-resistant nylon-coated (THHN) wire or non-metallic (NM) cable, often referred to as “Romex.” Each pigtail requires a neutral wire, a ground wire, and a live wire. The gauge of your pigtail wires must match the gauge of those on the device. 

It’s important to ask an electrician a few questions before you commit to hiring them so you can make an informed decision as a consumer. If you’re getting estimates or considering hiring an electrician, ask them these questions:

  • Are you a full-time electrician?

  • Are you bonded, licensed, and insured?

  • What level of experience do you have as an electrician?

  • Can you please share three references?

  • Do you do residential or commercial electrical work?

  • What kinds of electrical work are you most familiar with?

  • Will any subcontractors be performing the work?

  • Are permits and inspections required?

  • Who is responsible for obtaining permits and inspections?

  • What is your schedule?

  • Do you offer a guarantee or warranty on your work?

  • Will you sign a do-not-exceed clause to keep the job within the budget?

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