Something usually tips the decision. A breaker that trips every time the dryer runs. An outlet that stopped working after a long winter. A panel that hums when the heat is on and you are not sure it should. Most people in Herriman wait longer than they should before making the call, and then they want someone out quickly when they finally do. Oscar's Electric handles that call, and the work that follows, for homes and businesses across the city.
We cover the full range: fault finding and repairs, panel upgrades and service replacements, outlet and switch work, lighting, EV charger circuits, backup generator hookups, and whole-home rewiring when a property needs it. Same-day service is often available. We are open every day from 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Call (385) 452-6995 for a quote.
Herriman's housing stock skews newer, but newer does not always mean straightforward. Subdivisions built at different stages of the city's growth were wired under different code cycles, and the panels that came with them vary in capacity, brand, and quality. Some handle added load cleanly. Others were sized for a simpler household and are already running close to their limit before anyone adds a Level 2 charger or a backup generator circuit.
Panels in homes here tend to sit in the garage or a utility room, which usually makes access straightforward. When a visit is scheduled, it helps to have that space clear and to know the approximate age of the panel if you can find it. A load calculation is part of how we assess what the panel can carry before we quote any upgrade or addition. That information shapes the job before a single wire is touched.
Finished basements, bonus rooms, and detached garages are common in properties this size, and they often carry circuits that were added after the original build. Sometimes those additions were permitted and inspected. Sometimes they were not, and the wiring does not match what the rest of the house expects. We assess what is actually there before we quote any work that touches those areas. Code-compliant wiring on every job means the work holds up when the next inspection comes around.
Not every home in Herriman is recent. Properties that have changed hands a few times may carry aluminum branch circuits or wiring that predates current arc-fault and ground-fault requirements. Aluminum wiring remediation and AFCI breaker upgrades are both jobs we handle regularly in Salt Lake County, and they come up more often than most homeowners expect when they are buying or renovating.
The honest answer is that the price depends on what the job actually involves, and we confirm that before anything is scheduled. When you call, we go over what you are dealing with, ask a few questions about the panel and the affected area, and give you a rate based on what you describe. If the job needs a closer look before a final number can be confirmed, we will tell you that on the call rather than show up and work it out at the door.
What changes a quote is usually scope. A panel upgrade on a home where the service entrance also needs replacing costs more than one where the entrance is already adequate. An outlet repair that turns out to involve a wiring fault behind the wall is a different job from a receptacle swap. We explain the difference before we proceed. You get the rate confirmed before we schedule, and you know what it covers.
Same-day appointments are often available in Herriman, and next-day is almost always an option when same-day is not. When you call in the morning, we can usually give you a window for that afternoon. When a problem genuinely will not keep, tell us that on the call and we will do what we can to move it up.
For rental properties and businesses that need to stay operational, we work around what the space requires. That might mean scheduling around tenant hours, working in a section of a building while the rest stays open, or confirming what access is needed before we arrive. The goal is to get the work done without making the day harder than it needs to be. Qualified electricians for every job means the person who shows up is ready to handle what was described, not just take a look and come back later.
Electrical problems in Herriman homes and commercial spaces do not all look the same, and the job that comes out of a call depends entirely on what is actually happening. The service page carries the full breakdown of what we offer, but here is how the work tends to divide in practice.
This is the most common starting point. A circuit that trips under normal load, an outlet that stopped working, a light that flickers when nothing obvious has changed. The repair is often straightforward once the fault is found, but finding the fault is the work. We trace the problem to its source before we quote the fix. A breaker that keeps tripping is not always a breaker problem, and replacing it without checking the circuit can leave the real cause in place.
When the panel is the problem, a repair is not the answer. Homes in this area that were built with 100-amp service often run into capacity limits when a second EV charger goes in, or when a finished basement adds several new circuits to an already loaded panel. We handle 200-amp service upgrades, subpanel installation for detached garages and outbuildings, and full panel replacements when the existing equipment is past its useful life. Load calculations come first so the new setup is sized for how the property is actually used.
Whole-home rewiring is not a common job, but when it is the right answer, it is usually because the wiring is knob-and-tube, deteriorated beyond safe use, or so far outside current code that incremental repairs do not make sense. Knob-and-tube replacement and aluminum-wiring remediation fall into this category. We assess what is there, explain what the options are, and quote the work before anything starts. Electrical work done to the standard the next inspection expects is not a phrase we use loosely.
Matching parts to what is already in a property matters more than most people expect. A breaker that fits the slot is not always a breaker that is rated for the panel. Panels from certain manufacturers require brand-specific breakers, and substituting a generic part can create a code issue or a safety problem even if it appears to work.
When a property has an older or discontinued panel, finding the right breaker or component can take time. We will tell you on the day if a part needs to be ordered rather than fitted immediately, and we will explain what that means for the timeline. In most cases the property is left safe and functional while we wait for the correct part. We protect your floors and finishes while we work, and we leave the space in order whether the job is finished in one visit or two.
Stairwells, hallways, and large open-plan rooms often need lights controlled from more than one point. Three-way switching is straightforward in principle and surprisingly easy to wire incorrectly. When a switch that used to work stops behaving the way it should after a renovation or a previous repair, the wiring is usually the first place to look. We diagnose and rewire multi-location switching setups for both new installations and existing circuits that have developed faults.
A detached garage or a workshop shed that needs power requires its own circuit run from the main panel, or in many cases a subpanel of its own if the load warrants it. Electric gate operators, exterior lighting, and outbuilding circuits all fall into this category. We run the supply, size the circuit correctly, and install a subpanel where the number of circuits makes one the cleaner solution. Electrical work here gets handled by people who answer to this community.
A Level 2 home charger needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit, and the panel needs the capacity to carry it. We start with the panel before we run any wire. If the panel has the headroom, the circuit goes in and the charger is connected. If it does not, the panel upgrade and the charger circuit get handled together. Reach out and we'll get it diagnosed.
New outlets, GFCI receptacles for kitchens and bathrooms, weatherproof outdoor boxes, USB outlets, and dimmer switches are all everyday work. So is replacing outlets that have worn out, stopped holding a plug, or started running warm. We'll have your outlets working again in no time.
If you would rather read than call, the electrical work rundown has the detail.
Herriman is our primary focus in this part of Salt Lake County, and we work throughout the surrounding area on the same range of jobs. Riverton, Bluffdale, South Jordan, West Jordan, and Copperton are all covered. If you are in Salt Lake County and need an electrician, call (385) 452-6995 to confirm service at your address.
We handle permit coordination as part of the job. You do not need to contact the building department yourself. The permit is pulled before the work starts, and the inspection is scheduled as part of completing the job correctly.
We confirm the panel has open slots, that the existing service is sized to carry the added load, and that the wiring path to the new circuit location is workable. If the panel is already at capacity or the service is undersized, we address that before the new circuit goes in.
We handle crawl space and underfloor work as part of standard service. Access to the crawl space entry point needs to be clear, and we go over any known conditions, like standing water or very limited clearance, before the job is scheduled so we can plan the work accordingly.
Homes built in subdivisions across Herriman were wired under different code cycles depending on when the development went in. That means panel brands, breaker types, and circuit layouts vary more than you might expect between properties that look similar from the outside. When we scope a job, we look at what is actually in the property rather than assuming a standard configuration. It affects what parts we bring and how the quote is structured.
Outlets and lighting in the same room are often on separate circuits, so a dead outlet circuit does not always mean the breaker has tripped. The first thing to check is whether a GFCI outlet on the same circuit has tripped, since one tripped GFCI can cut power to several downstream outlets. If that is not the issue, the circuit itself needs to be traced and tested.
Disruption depends on how the wiring is routed and how accessible it is. Work is contained to the areas being rewired, and we protect floors and finishes while we work. Before the job starts, we walk through what the process involves and which areas will be affected.
Yes. A pre-purchase electrical inspection covers the panel condition, grounding and bonding, GFCI and AFCI protection, and the general state of the wiring throughout the property. It gives you a clear picture of what is there and what would need attention after the sale. If the inspection turns up items that need remediation, we can quote that work at the same time. Call (385) 452-6995 to schedule.
We still inspect the most likely sources based on what you described. If the fault is intermittent and nothing shows up during the visit, we walk you through what to note the next time it happens, such as the time of day, what was running, and whether anything tripped, so the next call gives us more to work with.
Oscar's Electric handles electrical repairs, panel upgrades, wiring, and installation work for homes and businesses in Herriman and across the surrounding area. Riverton, Bluffdale, South Jordan, West Jordan, and Copperton are all part of the area we cover. If you are in any of these communities and need an electrician, the call is the same. Book today. Wired tomorrow. Done by the weekend. Call (385) 452-6995 for a quote.
We also take work in: South Jordan, Draper, Lehi.
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We handle the full range of electrical work for homes and businesses across Herriman and Salt Lake County, from a tripped breaker or dead outlet to a full panel upgrade or generator hookup. The table below breaks down what each service covers, who it fits best, and what is worth knowing before you call. Same-day service is often available, and we are open every day from 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Call (385) 452-6995 to get a quote on any of the services listed here.
| Type of Work | Scope of Work | When You Need It | Things to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backup Generator Installation |
| Homeowners and businesses in Salt Lake County who need power during winter outages | A transfer switch is required. Without one, backfeeding power into the grid is a serious hazard for utility workers and your own equipment. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection |
| Homes with smart devices, home offices, or expensive appliances worth protecting | A single surge event can damage refrigerators, HVAC controls, and anything else plugged in. Panel-level protection catches spikes before they reach your devices. |
| Heat Tape Installation |
| Herriman homes with exposed pipes in garages, crawl spaces, or exterior walls | Heat tape on an improperly wired or overloaded circuit is a genuine fire hazard. The electrical side has to be done right. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation |
| Homeowners adding outlets, upgrading kitchens or baths, or replacing worn receptacles | GFCI protection is required by code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas. We install to current code on every job. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair |
| Homes with frequently tripping breakers or older fuse-based panels | A breaker that trips repeatedly under normal load is a symptom, not just an annoyance. We find out what is causing it. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits |
| Anyone adding a major appliance or workshop equipment that needs its own circuit | Running a heavy appliance on a shared circuit causes repeated trips and wears out wiring faster than it should. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting |
| Any homeowner or business with an unexplained electrical problem | We diagnose before we repair, tracing the actual source rather than swapping parts at random. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation |
| Bedrooms, living rooms, and covered outdoor spaces | Ceiling fans require a rated electrical box. We confirm the box is correct before the fan goes up. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections |
| Buyers, landlords, property managers, and anyone whose carrier requires documentation | When an inspection turns up problems, we handle the remediation as well. Permit work is part of the process when the job requires it. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation |
| Older homes with outdated wiring, remodels that open walls, and any project adding new circuits | Knob-and-tube and deteriorated aluminum branch circuits do not meet current code and carry real safety risks. We assess and explain the options before quoting. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades |
| Older homes being remodeled, homes adding EV chargers, or any property where breakers trip too often | Licensed electricians pull the permits, do the work to code, and see it through inspection. Permit work is part of the job. |
| Lighting Installation |
| Homeowners updating interior or exterior lighting, and businesses upgrading to efficient fixtures | We run new wiring where needed rather than just swapping fixtures, so the result is safe and up to code. |
Call (385) 452-6995 to talk through any of these services, get a quote, or schedule an appointment. We are available every day from 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
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