A documented electrical system is worth something. When a property in Provo changes hands, gets re-let, or needs to satisfy an insurer, the question is always the same: what is actually in the walls, and does it meet code? Oscar's Electric handles that work for property owners, landlords, and businesses across Provo and Utah County, from a single outlet repair to a full panel replacement. Every job is performed by licensed electricians, and the paperwork that comes with permitted work follows the property long after the job is done.
The work itself is the record. Code-compliant wiring on every job means the next inspection, the next sale, and the next tenant all start from a clean baseline. Whether you need a fault traced, a circuit added, or a service entrance brought up to current capacity, the process starts with a call. Same-day service is often available, and we are open every day from 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Rental properties carry their own set of electrical demands. A landlord books the work, coordinates access with a tenant, and needs documentation that shows what was done and that it was done to code. That chain of responsibility matters when a lease renews, when a unit turns over, or when an insurer asks for proof that the wiring in a multi-unit building has been inspected and brought current.
We work with property managers and landlords across Provo on everything from pre-tenancy inspections to mid-lease repairs. Access gets arranged around the tenant's schedule when that is what the job requires. The invoice goes to whoever holds the account. And when the job involves permitted work, the permit record stays with the property, which is exactly where it needs to be.
Provo has a real mix of rental housing, from older single-family homes to student-adjacent multi-unit buildings. The electrical issues that come out of that mix are not all the same. A unit with original wiring and a 100-amp panel has different needs than a newer buildout. We assess what is there before quoting what it takes to fix it.
When you call, you get a rate before anything is scheduled. The price is based on what the job actually involves, which means a simple outlet replacement and a full panel upgrade are not quoted the same way. We go over the scope on the call, confirm what is covered, and give you a clear answer before a time is set.
A few things can change a quote once work is underway. Opening a wall sometimes reveals wiring that was not visible from the outside. An older panel can hold surprises once the cover comes off. If anything shifts the scope, that conversation happens before the work does. You will know what it costs before we proceed.
There is no obligation to move forward until you are comfortable with what you are being quoted. Call (385) 452-6995 and we will go over what you are dealing with.
Same-day appointments are often available in Provo. When a fault is creating a safety risk, a circuit is down in a business that needs to stay open, or a tenant has no power to part of a unit, waiting is not always an option. We handle urgent calls alongside scheduled work and do our best to get someone out the same day when the situation calls for it.
For businesses and commercial properties, we work around operating hours when the job allows it. A retail space that cannot close mid-day and a restaurant that needs its kitchen circuits functioning before the dinner rush both require a different kind of scheduling than a weekend repair at a private home. We confirm the appointment window when you book so you know what to expect.
Electrical work done to the standard the next inspection expects is not something we cut corners on under time pressure. The urgency of the call does not change how the work gets done.
Provo is a city with a wide range of housing and commercial stock. A university-adjacent rental from the 1960s, a newer commercial buildout downtown, and a single-family home that has been added onto over the decades all present different electrical pictures. One call is not like another, and the work reflects that.
A tripped breaker that resets fine is one thing. A breaker that trips again under normal load, an outlet that stopped working with no obvious cause, or a light fixture that flickers only sometimes are a different kind of problem. Finding the actual fault is its own job before any repair work is quoted. We diagnose first, then explain what we found and what fixing it involves.
Older homes in Provo were wired for a fraction of what a modern household draws. When the panel is undersized, circuits share loads they were never designed for, and adding anything new, whether an EV charger, a home office circuit, or updated kitchen appliances, pushes the system past what it can safely carry. We handle 200-amp service upgrades, fuse-box-to-breaker-panel conversions, subpanel additions, and service-entrance replacements. The full breakdown is on the service page.
New circuits, outlets, switches, fixtures, and dedicated appliance runs all fall under installation work. For Provo properties, that often means adding capacity to a home that was never wired for how it is being used today, or running new circuits as part of a remodel or tenant improvement. We handle the rough-in and the finish work, and permitted jobs go through inspection before we call them done.
Intermittent electrical problems are the hardest to find and the easiest to underestimate. A circuit that trips only when it rains. An outlet that works fine until a specific appliance is plugged in. A light that dims under load but reads normal when tested cold. These faults do not announce themselves, and a visual inspection alone will not find them.
Tracking down an intermittent fault means testing under the conditions that produce it, not just checking connections and calling it clear. That takes more time than a straightforward repair, and the diagnosis is worth doing properly. A fault that gets patched without being understood tends to come back. Reach out and we'll get it diagnosed.
The detail lives on the page covering electrical jobs.
Recessed lighting, LED retrofits, pendant fixtures, under-cabinet lighting, and ceiling fan wiring all require proper circuit capacity and correct box sizing for the fixture being installed. We handle the wiring and the fixture, not just one or the other, so the installation is complete and code-compliant when we leave.
Properties in and around Provo that rely on a well pump or an irrigation system need dedicated circuits sized for the motor load those systems draw. A pump running on a shared or undersized circuit is a reliability problem and a potential damage risk. We run the dedicated circuit, confirm the grounding and bonding, and wire the disconnect correctly.
A 240-volt dedicated circuit is required for an electric range, wall oven, or dryer, and the outlet type and circuit rating have to match the appliance. When a new appliance goes in and the existing wiring does not match, we run the correct circuit rather than adapting around a mismatch. This is one of the more common installation calls we handle in residential properties. We'll have your outlets working again in no time.
Low-voltage work covers doorbell wiring, data and ethernet runs, and the rough-in for systems that need dedicated pathways through walls and ceilings. This kind of work gets planned before walls close during a remodel, and it is much easier to do at that stage than after the drywall is up. We handle the rough-in so the finish work goes in cleanly.
We cover Provo and the surrounding communities throughout Utah County. Nearby cities and towns we serve regularly include Orem, Springville, Vineyard, Lindon, and Palmyra. If you are in the area and not sure whether we cover your address, call (385) 452-6995 and we will confirm it on the call.
Electrical work here gets handled by people who answer to this community. Whether the job is in Provo or a neighboring city, the same qualified electricians handle it and the same standards apply.
A load calculation adds up the electrical demand of everything the panel is expected to supply, including lighting, outlets, appliances, HVAC circuits, and any planned additions like an EV charger. The result tells us whether the existing service has the capacity to carry that demand safely or whether an upgrade is needed before new circuits are added.
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 go over the expected scope of disruption so you know what the process involves.
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.
In most cases, yes. We schedule around operating hours when the job allows it and confirm the appointment window when you book so you know what to expect. Some work requires a circuit to be de-energized, which means a brief outage in part of the building, but we plan that around your schedule rather than the other way around. Call (385) 452-6995 and we will go over what the job involves and how to minimize disruption.
Yes. Kitchen circuits, including dedicated circuits for the range, dishwasher, refrigerator, and countertop outlets, are much easier to run before cabinetry and appliances are in place. Coordinating the electrical work with the kitchen installation schedule avoids having to open finished surfaces later.
Someone with access to the property needs to be available to let the electrician in and provide access to the panel and affected areas. That can be the landlord, a property manager, or an authorized representative. The tenant does not need to be present, but the space needs to be accessible.
It does, and significantly. Homes built several decades ago were wired for a much smaller electrical load than a household carries today, and some still have wiring types that require specific remediation rather than a simple repair. Knob-and-tube wiring, older aluminum branch circuits, and undersized service entrances all show up in Provo's older housing stock. We assess what is there before quoting what the job involves.
The framing needs to be complete and the layout confirmed before rough-in wiring begins. Panel location, service entry point, and the locations of fixtures, outlets, and switches should be agreed on in advance. We coordinate with the general contractor on sequencing so the electrical work fits into the broader project schedule.
Yes. When you call, we go over what you are describing, explain what the work typically involves, and give you a rate before anything is scheduled. There is no obligation to move forward until you are comfortable with the scope and the cost.
Rental properties in Provo tend to generate calls around aging wiring, overloaded circuits, and GFCI outlets that have failed or were never installed where code now requires them. Older units with original panels often lack the capacity for the load a modern tenant puts on them. Pre-tenancy inspections and between-lease repairs are the most common starting points for landlords who want to stay ahead of those issues.
Most electrical problems do not get better on their own. A breaker that keeps tripping, an outlet that stopped working, or a panel that has been on the list for two years is still there tomorrow unless something changes today. Oscar's Electric serves Provo and Utah County with repairs, panel upgrades, wiring, lighting, EV charger installation, generator hookups, and more. We are open every day from 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
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We also take work in: Springville, Vineyard, Spanish Fork.
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We handle the full range of electrical work for homes and businesses across Provo and Utah 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 Utah 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 |
| Provo 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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