Commercial and residential electrical work in Marietta runs on the same principle: scope the job on the call, confirm the price before anything is scheduled, and leave the property wired to the standard the next inspection expects. We cover the full range, from tracing a fault in a single circuit to replacing a service panel that can no longer carry the load a building actually puts on it. Whether the call comes from a retail space that cannot afford a shutdown or a homeowner dealing with a dead outlet, the process is the same from the first ring to the final test.
Marietta is a city with a real mix of property types, and the electrical work reflects that. Older residential neighborhoods carry wiring that was never designed for today's loads. Newer construction adds EV chargers, home offices, and large appliances on circuits that need to be sized correctly from the start. Commercial tenants and property managers need work scheduled around business hours and documented for the next lease or sale. We handle all of it, and the price is settled before anyone shows up.
From older homes to new commercial builds, the scheduling conversation is different when a business has to stay open. A retail space or office with a wiring fault cannot always wait for a slow week on the calendar. We work around operating hours, coordinate with whoever manages the space, and plan the job so the parts of the building that need power keep it while we work on the parts that do not.
We take commercial calls alongside residential ones, and the scope of what we do on the commercial side includes panel upgrades, dedicated circuits for equipment, subpanel installation, outlet and lighting work, and wiring for build-outs and renovations. Light industrial properties sometimes need load calculations done before new equipment is added, because the existing service entrance may not be sized for what is being brought in. That conversation happens on the call, before anything is scheduled, so there are no decisions made after the fact.
Every job ends the same way. Outlets are tested for correct voltage and grounding. Breakers are seated, labeled, and confirmed to be responsive. Lighting circuits and ceiling fans are run through a full cycle. If the panel was worked on, the load is verified against the breaker ratings before the cover goes back on. You get a clear picture of what was done and what was found, and the work is documented in a way that holds up when the property changes hands or a tenant moves out.
That documentation matters more than most people expect. A property sale or a new lease often triggers an inspection or a buyer's review of the electrical system. Work that was done correctly and recorded properly moves through that process without complications. Work that was done quietly and left undocumented can surface as a problem at exactly the wrong moment. We keep you informed from diagnosis to final test, so the record of what was done is accurate and complete.
When a property is asked to run something it was never wired for, the panel is where the conversation starts. A load calculation tells us whether the existing service can carry what is being added, whether that is an EV charger, a new appliance circuit, a subpanel for a garage, or a home addition. If the numbers work, we run the circuit and the job is straightforward. If they do not, we explain the options before recommending anything.
A 100-amp service was adequate for homes built several decades ago. A modern household running a washer, dryer, dishwasher, air conditioning, and a home office on the same panel is asking more of it than it was designed to give. A 200-amp upgrade is now the standard for most residential properties in this region, and some larger homes or commercial spaces need more. We handle the panel replacement, the service-entrance and meter coordination, and any subpanel work that goes alongside it. The scope and the price are confirmed before the job starts.
Marietta has housing stock that runs the full range, from postwar construction to recent builds, and the wiring reflects that history. Aluminum branch-circuit wiring is present in a number of homes built during a specific window, and it behaves differently from copper at connections. It expands and contracts with temperature changes, and over time that loosens connections at outlets, switches, and fixtures in ways that create a real fire risk. Remediation options depend on how widespread the aluminum wiring is. We assess what is in place and explain what the fix involves before any work begins.
Knob-and-tube wiring is a different situation. It is ungrounded, it was not designed for modern loads, and it is often found in homes where insulation has been added around it over the years, which changes how it dissipates heat. Replacement involves running new copper wiring on the affected circuits and updating GFCI and AFCI protection throughout. The scope of that work is laid out clearly on the call.
The region sees severe thunderstorms and the kind of grid fluctuations that come with them. A whole-home surge protector installed at the main panel intercepts voltage spikes before they reach the circuits and the equipment connected to them. Modern homes in Marietta carry more sensitive electronics than the wiring was originally planned around, and a panel-mounted surge protector handles the large spikes from outside while proper grounding and bonding throughout the system handles the smaller ones that originate inside. It is a straightforward installation with a practical return.
When you call, we go over the job, ask the questions needed to scope it accurately, and give you a price before anything is put on the calendar. That price reflects what the work actually involves. What moves a quote is what the fault turns out to be, what has to be opened up to reach it, and whether the existing circuit or panel can carry the change being made. None of those are things that can be guessed before a visit, but they can be talked through on the call so you have a realistic picture going in.
Electrical service scheduled without the runaround is how every job starts. You describe the situation, we scope it, and you get a number before anyone is dispatched. If the job requires a diagnostic visit first, that is explained on the call before you commit to anything.
A city of this size generates a steady mix of electrical calls, from single-circuit repairs to full rewires and commercial build-outs. The job types below come up regularly, and each one starts the same way: scoped on the call, priced before it is scheduled, and finished to the standard the next inspection expects.
Ceiling fan installation sounds simple, and often it is. The complication comes when the existing box in the ceiling was not rated for a fan's weight and movement, or when there is no box at all and the wiring needs to be extended. We confirm what is in place before the fan goes up, and if the box needs to be replaced or added, that is part of the scope. The result is a fan that is wired correctly, balanced, and tested before we leave.
Low-voltage work covers doorbells, video doorbell wiring, data runs, and the rough-in for smart home devices that need a dedicated circuit or a wired data connection. It is often part of a larger renovation or a new build-out, and it is easier to run the wiring before the walls close. We handle the rough-in and the finish work, and we coordinate with the rest of the job so the low-voltage side does not hold up the rest of the schedule.
A dedicated circuit puts a single appliance on its own breaker, isolated from everything else on the panel. Dryers, ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, and microwaves all benefit from it, and some require it under code. The circuit is sized to the appliance, the breaker is rated to match, and the load calculation confirms the panel can carry it before anything is run. This is also the starting point for EV charger installation, which requires a 240-volt dedicated circuit and a panel with room for it.
A subpanel is the right answer when a detached garage, workshop, or outbuilding needs more circuits than a single circuit run from the main panel can provide. It gives the space its own distribution point, sized for the loads being run there, without overloading the main panel. The scope includes the feeder run from the main panel, the subpanel installation, and the circuits inside the outbuilding. Load calculations are done before the subpanel is sized so the installation is correct from the start.
When the invoice is going to a landlord or property manager rather than the person living in the space, the job has some extra moving parts. Access needs to be coordinated with the tenant, the scope needs to be communicated clearly to both parties, and the record of what was done needs to be in a form that the landlord can keep on file.
We handle that coordination on the call. If the tenant needs to be present or needs to provide access, we work out the timing before the visit is scheduled. The landlord gets a clear account of what was found, what was repaired, and what was tested before we left. That record is useful when the property is re-rented, sold, or reviewed by an inspector, and it keeps the landlord from having to reconstruct what was done from memory months later.
You're talking to someone who knows the area and the homes in it. That matters when the job involves an older property with wiring that has been modified over the years, or a newer build where the panel was sized for a different load profile than what the tenant is actually running. Each service is described in more depth on the page covering our electrical services.
We are available every day from 6:30 AM to 9:00 PM. That range covers morning, afternoon, and evening windows, which matters when the property is occupied by a tenant or a business that has to stay open during the day. When you call, we confirm what the schedule allows for your preferred time and book accordingly.
For problems that will not keep, we prioritize calls where safety is the concern. A burning smell near a panel, a breaker that will not reset, or a partial power loss that points to a fault at the service entrance are situations we treat as urgent. Call during our hours and describe what is happening, and we will work out the fastest available slot.
We work around tenants and businesses that cannot shut down. The scope of the job is planned to minimize disruption, and if the work requires a circuit to go down, that is coordinated in advance so the people in the space are not caught off guard.
We cover Marietta and the surrounding communities throughout Cobb County, including Fair Oaks, Smyrna, Kennesaw, Vinings, and Mableton. If you are in one of those areas, call and we will confirm the address is on the schedule.
Every address in the coverage area gets the same process: scoped on the call, priced before it is scheduled, and finished to code. The county and the surrounding area are part of what we cover, not an afterthought.
It depends on what was found and what the additional work involves. Minor items that can be handled quickly and do not require materials we do not have on hand are often addressed on the same visit. Larger items are quoted separately and scheduled as a follow-up. We never add scope without explaining what was found and getting your agreement before proceeding.
We coordinate directly with whoever is the point of contact for the property. If access is arranged through a property manager, we work within that process. The key information we need before the visit is confirmed access to the panel, the work area, and any locked spaces the job requires.
It depends on what is found and how extensive the repairs are. Minor items are often addressed on the same visit. Larger repairs, work that requires a permit, or jobs that need materials not on hand are scheduled as a follow-up. We explain at the end of the inspection what was found and what the next step for each item is.
An inspection report covers what was examined, what was found, and what, if anything, needs attention. It identifies specific items by location and explains what the issue is and why it matters. Items are typically organized by priority so you can make informed decisions about what to address first.
Yes. A full rewire does not have to happen all at once. We can prioritize the areas of greatest concern, such as the panel, the kitchen, or rooms with known wiring issues, and complete the rest in subsequent phases. Phased rewiring takes longer overall and involves multiple visits, but it spreads the cost and the disruption over time.
The job is not finished when the last wire is connected. It is finished when everything is tested, the panel cover is back on, the work area is left clean, and you know exactly what was done and why. That is what every visit looks like, whether the job took an hour or a full day.
Call (470) 749-3242 to describe the work you need and get a price before anything is scheduled.
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We handle the full range of electrical work for homes and businesses in Marietta and Cobb County, from a single dead outlet to a complete panel upgrade or rewire. Every job starts with a clear scope and a price confirmed before anything is scheduled. The table below covers what each service includes, who it fits best, and what is worth knowing before you call.
| Electrical Service | Scope of Work | Ideal For | What to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backup Generator Installation | Transfer switch installation, Generator-to-panel wiring, Interlock kit installation, Critical circuit identification | Cobb County homes that lose power during Georgia storm season | A properly installed transfer switch isolates the home from the utility line when the generator is running, protecting both the equipment and utility workers. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | Dryer and range circuits, Refrigerator and washer circuits, Workshop and garage circuits, Breaker sized to appliance load | Homeowners adding a major appliance or separating heavy loads from shared circuits | Running a dedicated circuit prevents nuisance tripping and protects both the appliance and the wiring feeding it. |
| Electrical Panel & Service UpgradesMost Popular | 200-amp service upgrades, Main panel replacement, Subpanel installation, Load calculation and service-entrance work | Older homes adding modern loads, EV chargers, or major appliances | Panel upgrades in Cobb County typically require a permit and inspection. We handle the permit side and make sure the work is ready when the inspector arrives. |
Call (470) 749-3242 and we will go over the job, answer your questions, and give you a price before anything is scheduled.
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