When a renovation is on the table, or a new appliance is going in, or an addition is being planned, the electrical side of the job needs to be figured out before the walls go up or the equipment arrives. Getting the circuit right from the start is easier than correcting it afterward, and a call before the project begins is the right time to scope what the panel can handle and what new wiring the work will require. Those calls cover everything from homeowners planning a kitchen update to property owners adding a detached structure that needs its own circuits.
We cover Alpine and the surrounding area, handling everything from a single outlet repair to a full rewiring. When you call, someone who knows the work answers, walks through the job with you, and confirms the price before anything is scheduled.
Call (385) 452-6995 for a quote.
Older homes in a town this size often carry wiring that was installed in a different era, sized for a fraction of the electrical load a modern household puts on it. A full rewiring replaces branch circuits throughout the house. A partial rewiring addresses a specific area where the existing wiring cannot be brought up to current standards without replacement. We determine which applies during the diagnostic visit, not before.
A 240-volt appliance circuit is not something an existing general-purpose outlet can cover. Ranges, wall ovens, and dryers each require a dedicated circuit sized to the appliance's draw, run directly from the panel. We size the circuit, install the correct outlet, and confirm the breaker is matched to the load before the appliance goes in.
Battery-powered alarms are a starting point, not a complete solution. Hardwired alarms tied into the home's electrical system with battery backup stay active even when a circuit trips. Interconnected hardwired alarms are a code requirement in new construction and a practical upgrade in older homes where the detector network was never integrated.
Knob-and-tube wiring lacks a grounding conductor and was not designed for the loads homes carry today. Age alone does not make it dangerous, but age combined with added load and deteriorating insulation changes the picture. We assess the condition of the wiring and what it is being asked to carry before recommending replacement or a targeted remediation approach.
These jobs often connect to broader work: a load calculation before any circuit addition, GFCI and AFCI protection at the right locations, arc-fault and ground-fault breakers where the panel is being touched, and aluminum-wiring remediation where it turns up. Homes in this area were wired in different decades, and it shows in the panels. We work through what is there before we quote what needs to change.
Most electrical work can be planned around the household's schedule. We confirm the scope and the timing on the call, and we let you know which circuits will need to be off and for how long. For rental properties, we work with the schedule the property manager needs so tenants are not left without power any longer than the job requires.
Some situations cannot wait for a scheduled appointment. A panel that is buzzing and warm, an outlet that sparked and stopped responding, or a partial power loss after a storm are all situations we take on short notice. We are available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
Call (385) 452-6995, describe what you are seeing, and we will tell you what to do next and when we can be there.
Call in the morning. Talk it through. Know the options by the end of the call.
An outlet that has never worked since the house was built is easy to ignore. A switch that sparks when it is flipped is easy to put on a list and leave there. An exterior light that stopped working two winters ago is easy to assume is just a bulb. None of those are jobs worth waiting on.
A switch that sparks is flagging a condition at the connection, not just a worn part. A dead outlet on a circuit that otherwise works points to a fault worth tracing, whether that is a tripped GFCI upstream or something more involved. An exterior light that has been out for a season may have a wiring issue behind the fixture that a new bulb will not fix.
The jobs people put off are often the quickest to resolve when they are actually looked at. They are also the ones most likely to turn into a larger problem if they are not. One call is enough to get the visit booked.
Most electrical work beyond a straight device replacement requires a permit. That covers panel replacements, new circuits, service upgrades, and any wiring work that changes the structure of the system rather than swapping a part. The permit process ensures the work is inspected and documented, which matters when a home is sold or when an insurance claim touches the electrical system.
We handle the permit filing where it is required. The timing of inspections affects the project schedule, and we factor that in when we scope the job. Rules vary between a city and the surrounding county, and we confirm what applies to your address before the work starts. No-pressure estimates, priced up front, so the permit cost and the process are part of what you understand before you commit. Everything covered is listed on our page of electrical services.
The price for electrical work depends on what the job actually involves. A single outlet swap is a different scope than running a new circuit from the panel. A panel replacement is a different scope than adding a breaker to an existing panel that has room for one. What moves a quote is the fault itself, what has to be opened up to reach it, and whether the existing circuit or panel can carry the change being asked of it.
When you call, we ask enough questions to scope the job accurately. The price is confirmed before anything is scheduled. If the work turns out to be more involved than it looked on the call, we walk through the updated scope and price before anything additional proceeds. A straightforward choice for homeowners and property managers who want to know what they are agreeing to before the work begins.
Not every power issue originates inside the home. A loss of power to the whole house, or to one leg of the panel, can point to a problem at the service entrance or on the utility's side of the meter rather than inside the wiring. We start by checking the panel and the service entrance to determine where the fault sits.
If the fault is on the utility's side, we tell you that clearly and explain what to report to them. We do not charge for work we did not do, and we do not leave a customer without a clear next step. If the fault is on our side, we scope the repair and confirm the price before we proceed.
We cover Alpine and the surrounding communities throughout Utah County. That includes Highland, Cedar Hills, American Fork, Lehi, and Draper. Whether the property is a home, a rental, or a commercial building, the process is the same: the job is scoped on the call, the price is confirmed before the visit, and the work is done to the code that applies here.
The earlier in the planning process the better. A load calculation before the project starts tells you whether the existing panel has capacity for the new circuits, or whether a service upgrade needs to be part of the scope. Calling before the walls are framed means the wiring can be roughed in correctly from the start rather than retrofitted after the fact.
We leave the work area in a clean condition before we leave. Debris from drilling, old hardware, and packaging from materials is removed or disposed of as part of the visit. If there is a specific concern about a particular area, raise it on the call when the job is booked.
In some situations, a temporary circuit can be run to keep critical equipment or lighting live while the main work is being done. Whether that is practical depends on the scope and the layout of the property. We discuss it on the call when the job is being planned.
Older homes in this area often have wiring, panels, or device protection that has not been updated since original construction. That can mean outdated panel equipment, missing GFCI or AFCI protection at required locations, or branch-circuit wiring that was not sized for current loads. An inspection visit gives you a clear picture of what the system is doing and where attention is needed.
Electrical repairs, panel upgrades, rewiring, dedicated circuits, generator hookups, surge protection, and more.
Call Orem Electrical Company at (385) 452-6995 any day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
On the call, we will ask about the symptom, the location, and what you have already noticed. By the end of it, you will know what the job likely involves, what it covers, and what it costs before anything is scheduled.
Towns a short way out: Highland, Cedar Hills, Draper, Heber. You can browse our service map.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical services we handle across Alpine and Utah County. Each row covers what the work involves, who it fits best, and one practical note worth knowing before you call. If a job spans more than one category, we scope it together on the phone so nothing gets missed.
| Service | What's Included | When You Need It | What to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Well-Pump Circuits |
| Rural and semi-rural properties in Utah County that rely on a well for water supply | A well pump runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit. Sizing it correctly for the pump's motor load is part of the installation. |
| Backup Generator Installation |
| Alpine homeowners who want power during winter ice storms and wind events | We handle the electrical side: the transfer switch, the circuit, and the wiring. The generator unit is a separate product choice. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades |
| Homes adding an EV charger, heat tape circuits, or major appliances that push a 100-amp panel past its limit | Older Alpine homes are often still on 100-amp service, which was sized for a fraction of the load that modern appliances, EV chargers, and heat tape circuits now demand. |
Call (385) 452-6995 between 6:30 AM and 10:00 PM any day of the week and we will go through your job with you, confirm the scope, and give you a price before anything is scheduled.
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