The electrical load a house is expected to carry has changed more in the last two decades than in the several before them. EV chargers, induction ranges, dedicated home office circuits, heat tape runs along rooflines, and standby generator hookups have all become ordinary requests. Older homes were wired for a fraction of that demand, and the gap between what the panel was built to carry and what the household actually draws is where most of the calls we get start. We handle that work across Provo, from a single dead outlet to a full service upgrade.
Property managers with multi-unit buildings, homeowners dealing with wiring that predates current code, and businesses that cannot afford downtime during a repair all call us for the same reason: the work needs to be scoped correctly before anyone starts. When you call, a real person answers. They can walk through the job on the phone, confirm the price, and get the visit scheduled.
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GFCI outlets protect against shock in locations where water and electricity are close together: kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and exterior locations all require them. An AFCI breaker does something different. It monitors the circuit for the kind of arcing that happens inside a wall before a fire starts. Both types of protection are required in specific locations under current code, and a lot of homes in Provo have neither everywhere they belong. We install and test both, and we confirm that the devices are actually functioning rather than just present.
Knob-and-tube wiring was not designed for grounded circuits, and it was sized for loads that bear no resemblance to what a modern household draws. It is still present in older Provo homes, sometimes mixed with newer wiring that was added over the years without replacing the original runs. We assess the condition of the existing wiring, identify where replacement is needed, and scope the work before any of it starts. The goal is a system that meets current requirements, not a patchwork that passes a visual inspection.
An electric range or wall oven draws more current than almost anything else in a kitchen, and it requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit sized for the appliance's rated load. The same applies to a dryer. If the circuit is undersized, if the outlet is the wrong configuration, or if the existing wiring was run without a proper ground, the appliance either won't work correctly or creates a condition worth addressing. We run the circuit, install the correct outlet, and confirm the breaker matches the load before the job closes.
Battery-operated alarms are better than nothing. Hardwired alarms with battery backup are more reliable, because they do not depend on a battery that may have been in the unit for years. Interconnected hardwired alarms are better still: when one detects smoke, every alarm in the house sounds. We install and wire interconnected smoke and CO alarm systems, confirm that each unit is properly placed and connected, and test the full system before leaving.
A well pump draws a significant starting load and needs a dedicated circuit sized for that surge. Irrigation systems have their own circuit requirements, particularly where controllers, valves, and pump motors are involved. Both are jobs where undersized wiring or an incorrectly rated breaker cause repeated nuisance trips or, worse, a wiring condition that develops slowly and goes unnoticed. We run the circuit, confirm the breaker rating, and test under load before the job is done.
What a job costs depends on what the job actually involves. A single outlet replacement is a different scope than running a new 240-volt appliance circuit from the panel. A diagnostic visit on a tripping breaker is a different scope than a full panel replacement with a load calculation and a service entrance upgrade. The price moves with the work.
Three things tend to change a quote once we get into a job. The first is what the fault turns out to be once the circuit is traced. A symptom can point in more than one direction, and the actual cause is not always the most obvious one. The second is what has to be opened up to reach it. A circuit run through a finished wall is a different scope than one through an accessible basement. The third is whether the existing panel can carry the change being requested. If a load calculation shows the panel is already near capacity, the panel becomes part of the job.
No-pressure estimates, priced up front. The price is confirmed on the call, before the visit is scheduled. If you are working out what the job needs, our electrical repair services page goes through it.
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When the work is finished, we test every circuit, outlet, and device that was touched. For outlet work, that means checking polarity, ground continuity, and GFCI or AFCI function where applicable. For panel work, it means confirming breaker seating, load distribution, and that the main and branch circuits are all functioning correctly. Nothing is left untested.
We also make sure the panel is labeled accurately when the work involves it. A panel with missing or incorrect labels is a problem the next time anyone needs to work on the system, including during an emergency. Correct labeling is part of the finished job, not an afterthought.
For rental properties and homes that may be sold, a clear record of what was done matters. We document the work so the property owner has an accurate account of what was inspected, replaced, or upgraded. That record is worth having when a buyer or a new tenant asks about the electrical system.
Not every electrical problem is on our side of the meter. The utility owns the service entrance up to the meter, and faults in that section show up as symptoms inside the house: partial power loss, voltage that fluctuates, or a circuit that loses power intermittently without a clear cause on any breaker. These are worth identifying correctly before work is done on the interior wiring.
We check the symptoms, test what is accessible, and determine whether the fault is on the customer's side of the meter or the utility's. If it turns out to be the utility's responsibility, we tell you what to report and what to ask for when you call them. We do not do the utility's work, but we do help you understand what you are dealing with before you make that call.
Some problems will not keep until a convenient slot opens up. A panel that is running hot, an outlet that sparked and stopped working, or a circuit that failed after a storm are situations that call for prompt attention. 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 it likely means and what the visit will cover.
For tenants and businesses that need to stay operational, we work around the schedule. Some electrical work requires a full shutdown of a circuit or the main panel for part of the visit. Where that is the case, we confirm it on the call so you can plan. For multi-unit properties, we coordinate access with whoever manages the building. The goal is to get the work done with as little disruption as possible, and that starts with being clear on the phone about what the job involves.
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The most common lighting requests we get involve recessed LED installations, fixture replacements, and exterior security or landscape lighting. Recessed lights improve a room more than almost any other single change, and the electrical side of the job is straightforward when the ceiling is accessible. When it is not, the scope changes, and we confirm that on the call before scheduling.
Exterior lighting is worth doing at the same time as other outdoor work. Running a circuit for a security light while a trench is already open for another reason costs less than returning for a separate visit. The same logic applies to under-cabinet lighting in a kitchen being renovated. Lighting that shares a circuit with other devices is also worth addressing: a dedicated circuit for a heavily loaded kitchen circuit is a practical improvement, not just a code matter.
Motion sensor lights, soffit lighting, and post lights all require weatherproof boxes and GFCI protection at the source. We confirm that exterior work is correctly rated for the location before the job closes. One call is enough to get the visit booked.
We serve Provo and the communities around it throughout Utah County. That includes Orem, Springville, Vineyard, Lindon, and Palmyra. Whether the property is a single-family home, a rental unit, or a commercial building, the process is the same: the scope is confirmed on the call, the price is settled before the visit is scheduled, and the work is done to the code that applies in this area.
If your address is just outside the areas listed here, ask on the call. We will tell you whether it falls within the service area.
Yes. We coordinate access and timing with the property owner or manager, and we confirm on the call which circuits will need to be shut off and for how long. For work that requires turning off the main panel, we schedule around the tenant's situation where possible. The scope and the disruption are both explained before the visit is booked.
A safety inspection is the most useful starting point. It gives sellers a documented picture of the system's condition before buyers or inspectors find anything, and it identifies any code deficiencies worth correcting before listing. Buyers and their inspectors look at panels, grounding, GFCI and AFCI protection, and any visible wiring, so having those in order matters.
On some jobs, yes. We plan the shutdown sequence to keep critical circuits live as long as possible and restore them before moving to the next section. Whether that is practical depends on the scope of the work and how the circuits are arranged. We discuss it on the call when the job is being scoped.
Older homes in Provo frequently have panels that were not sized for today's electrical loads, wiring that predates GFCI and AFCI requirements, and circuits that were added over the years without being documented. Knob-and-tube wiring is still present in some properties. An electrical safety inspection is the most direct way to find out what the system is doing and where attention is needed.
Access arrangements depend on the situation. For work that requires entry to the unit, the tenant typically needs to be present or arrangements need to be made in advance. We work through the access question on the call when the job is scoped, and we can discuss what is needed for the specific property.
A subpanel is installed when the main panel is at capacity but a full service upgrade is not the right fit, or when a detached structure like a garage or workshop needs its own circuit distribution. The work involves running a feeder circuit from the main panel, installing the subpanel, and distributing the branch circuits from there. We run a load calculation before quoting the job so the subpanel is sized correctly for what it needs to carry.
Call (385) 452-6995 and walk us through the job.
We will scope it on the phone, give you the price, and schedule the visit once you are ready to move forward. We are available every day from 6:30 AM to 10:00 PM. Nothing starts until the price is agreed.
Wiring and panel work nearby: Springville, Vineyard, Lindon, Spanish Fork. Browse our service map.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical services we handle across Provo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Tape Installation |
| Utah County homes dealing with roof edge ice dams or frozen pipes during freeze-thaw cycles | Heat tape draws a continuous load and must run on its own dedicated circuit. Sharing a circuit with other devices is not a safe setup. |
| 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 Provo 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. |
| Snow-Melt System Wiring |
| Provo properties with driveways, walkways, or entry areas where ice accumulation is a recurring winter problem | Snow-melt systems draw a substantial continuous load. The circuit has to be sized for that draw before the system is connected. |
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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