Most calls start the same way. Something stopped working, something feels wrong, or something is making a sound it never made before. The job description comes later, once we figure out what is actually happening. Oscar's Electric handles that diagnostic work alongside the repair or installation itself, because a fix that skips the diagnosis tends to come undone. We serve South Jordan and the surrounding area for residential and commercial electrical work, and same-day service is often available when the situation won't wait.
South Jordan is a city with a wide range of housing and commercial development, and the calls we get here reflect that range. Newer construction, established neighborhoods with older wiring, and a growing number of home additions and accessory structures all generate different electrical needs. Property managers running multi-unit buildings, business owners dealing with a tripped circuit mid-shift, and homeowners whose panel can't keep up with modern demand all call for different reasons. We handle all of it.
Electrical problems in a commercial setting carry a different kind of pressure. A tripped breaker or a failed circuit in a home is an inconvenience. In a business, it can stop production, compromise refrigeration, or send customers out the door. We plan commercial jobs with that in mind.
That means working around operating hours where we can, keeping part of a site live while another section is being worked on, and coordinating with whoever is responsible for the space so the schedule doesn't create a bigger problem than the one we're fixing. Tenant improvements, office buildouts, panel upgrades for commercial loads, and lighting installation for retail and warehouse spaces are all part of what we do on the commercial side.
Out-of-hours work is available when a job genuinely needs it. If a South Jordan business needs electrical work done before opening or after close to avoid disruption, that conversation starts with a call. Reach out and an electrician will follow up.
A price for electrical work isn't a flat figure pulled from a list. It depends on what the property has, what the job involves, and what we find once we're in the wall or at the panel. A quote given before we understand the scope is a guess, and a guess that turns into a surprise later doesn't help anyone.
When you call, we go over what you're dealing with and what you know about the property's existing wiring and panel. That conversation shapes the quote. Things that can change a number include the age of the existing wiring, whether the panel has room for additional circuits, how accessible the work area is, and whether the job requires a permit and inspection. We confirm the rate before anything is scheduled, and you know what it covers before we set a time.
Code-compliant wiring on every job means the work is done to a standard that holds up when an inspector looks at it, and that matters whether or not a permit is required for the specific job. Reach out and we'll get it diagnosed.
Some calls are straightforward. An outlet stopped working, a breaker tripped and won't reset, a light fixture is dead. Others are harder to pin down. Intermittent trips, circuits that lose power only sometimes, flickering that comes and goes without a clear pattern. Those take more time to trace, but they're worth tracing correctly rather than patching around.
GFCI and AFCI protection failures, wiring faults in older homes, and connections that have worked loose over time are common causes of symptoms that seem random. We diagnose before we quote, so you're not paying for a repair that doesn't address the actual problem.
A panel that can't carry the load it's being asked to carry shows up in different ways. Breakers that trip under normal use, circuits that can't support a new appliance, or a panel that simply doesn't have room to add what the property needs next. Load calculations tell us what the system is actually handling versus what it was designed for.
We handle panel replacements, 200-amp service upgrades, subpanel installation, and service-entrance work. For South Jordan homes and commercial properties that are adding EV chargers, major appliances, or additional circuits, a panel assessment is often the right first step. Electrical work done to the standard the next inspection expects is part of how that job gets done.
Installation work covers a wide range. Recessed and LED lighting, ceiling fans, exterior lighting, weatherproof outdoor outlets, dedicated appliance circuits, whole-home surge protection, and EV charger wiring are all installation calls we handle regularly. Each one starts with a look at what the panel can support and what the property already has.
The service page carries the full breakdown of what we install and the specifics of each job type. If you're not sure whether what you need falls within scope, a call is the fastest way to find out. We'll have your outlets working again in no time.
Running a circuit to a detached structure is a job that looks simple from the outside and gets complicated quickly once you factor in the distance, the load the structure will carry, and what the main panel can support. Whether the destination is a garage workshop, a backyard shed, or an electric gate, we size the circuit correctly for the intended use and run the wiring in a way that meets code for outdoor and underground work.
Older wiring in a South Jordan home can mean aluminum branch circuits, knob-and-tube, or cloth-insulated wiring that has become brittle with age. Aluminum-wiring remediation in particular requires specific handling at every connection point, and a partial rewire sometimes makes more sense than a full replacement depending on the condition and layout of the existing system. We assess what is there and explain the options before any work is quoted.
A circuit that trips only sometimes is harder to catch than one that fails completely. Intermittent faults often come from connections that have worked loose, wiring that is borderline on capacity, or a ground fault that only closes under specific conditions. We trace these systematically rather than replacing components until something sticks. Reach out and we'll get it diagnosed.
Heavy shop equipment draws far more current than a standard circuit is rated to carry. A welder, an air compressor, or a large stationary tool needs a dedicated circuit sized for its actual load, with wiring and breaker protection matched to the draw. We run these circuits for home workshops and light commercial spaces, and we confirm the panel can support the added load before the circuit goes in.
Outdoor outlets need to be wired and housed to handle weather exposure, and in this part of Utah that means cold, ice, and wind as well as rain. We install GFCI-protected weatherproof receptacles and enclosures for exterior walls, garages, decks, and outbuildings. Electrical work here gets handled by people who answer to this community, and that includes doing the outdoor work in a way that holds up through the seasons.
Same-day appointments are often available in South Jordan and the surrounding area. When you call, we go over the situation and check availability for the same day or the next. If something is actively unsafe, say so on the call and we treat it accordingly.
For tenants and businesses that need to stay operational, we work around the schedule where we can. That might mean splitting a job across visits, keeping part of a space live while another section is being worked on, or timing the work to avoid the busiest part of the day. We protect your floors and finishes while we work, and we leave the space clean when we're done.
We're available every day from 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM. Book today. Wired tomorrow. Done by the weekend.
the panel and wiring page explains the range of work covered.
South Jordan is the focus of this page, but we cover the surrounding communities in Salt Lake County as well. Riverton, West Jordan, Herriman, Bluffdale, and Copperton are all within the area we serve for both residential and commercial electrical work. If you're in the county and not sure whether your address is covered, a quick call confirms it.
We handle the same range of work across the whole service area: repairs and fault finding, panel upgrades, rewiring, lighting, EV charger installation, generator hookups, and the full list of installation work described on our services page. The scope doesn't change based on which city you're in.
That depends on what caused the return. If the same fault comes back in the same location after a repair, we come back out to assess it. If the return is caused by something unrelated or by a new failure elsewhere in the system, that is a separate scope. We go over what applies when you call.
We make openings where the work requires them and leave them ready for patching. Finish repair, meaning plastering, painting, or drywall finishing, is typically the homeowner's or a separate contractor's scope. We go over what to expect before the job starts so you know what the site will look like when we are done.
It helps. If the panel is behind stored items or in a space that needs to be cleared, having it accessible before the electrician arrives saves time and keeps the job on track. For larger jobs where the panel will be the main work area, we ask about access when the appointment is scheduled.
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.
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 can. Newer appliances sometimes draw more power than the model they replace, and if the existing circuit is already at its limit, that added draw causes trips or creates a load the wiring was not sized for. We check the circuit capacity against the new appliance's requirements before the work is done.
It depends on what was done and what condition it is in. In some cases the existing work can be inspected and signed off with minor corrections. In others, portions of it need to be redone to meet current code before an inspection will pass. We assess what is there and explain the options before any work is quoted.
It is. A pattern, like a fault that happens only in the morning, only when the heat is running, or only when certain appliances are in use, points toward the cause faster than a description of the symptom alone. The more detail you can give us on the call, the more accurately we can scope the job.
Oscar's Electric handles electrical work across South Jordan and Salt Lake County, from a single outlet that stopped working to a full panel replacement or whole-home rewire. Qualified electricians for every job, whether the job takes an hour or a week.
Don't put off a small problem because it doesn't seem urgent enough to call about. A loose connection, a breaker that trips once and then holds, or an outlet that sparks briefly are all worth getting looked at before they become something bigger. Call (385) 452-6995 for a quote. We're open every day from 5:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
We also take work in: Herriman, Sandy, Draper.
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We handle the full range of electrical work for homes and businesses across South Jordan 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 |
| South Jordan 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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