Electrical Services in Ascension Parish, LA

Arrived at the residence to repair a receptacle damaged by water during exterior cleaning. The affected receptacle was located at the rear of the home. The device was replaced with a weather-rated receptacle and fitted with a protective bubble cover. Silicone was applied around the cover to ensure proper water resistance.

Arrived at the residence at 9:05 to evaluate reported electrical issues. A preliminary discussion was conducted to confirm details of the problem. Inspection of the affected circuit revealed a back-stabbed receptacle and a failed neutral on the feed. Diagnostic authorization was obtained. A full safety check was completed prior to diagnostic work. Noted conditions included oversized breakers, exterior wiring lacking PVC protection, absence of required GFCI devices, and a panel in need of replacement. Relevant recommendations were documented.

Arrived on site to evaluate requested electrical additions. Scope of work included installation of a receptacle above the fireplace, along with routing of HDMI and speaker wiring. Conducted a full safety check and assessed the installation area to determine best routing and placement options. Presented proposed installation plan for review and approval.

Arrived on site to inspect a malfunctioning doorbell chime. Met with the homeowner’s representative to discuss the issue and outline potential replacement options. Safety check declined. Contacted the homeowner by phone to review the proposed repair plan and provide cost details for replacement of the doorbell chime.

GFCI in kitchen was found tripped; unit was reset, restoring proper function. Opened and inspected GFCI to confirm internal components were in proper condition. During inspection, a toaster oven plugged into a different receptacle experienced a heating element failure; receptacle was tested and found to be operating correctly.

Installed all requested smart switches. Most switches functioned correctly. Some switches did not connect to Bluetooth or Wi-Fi; issue appears unrelated to installation. Reviewed safety inspection findings and discussed the need for quotes on installing a Myers hub and adding GFCI breakers in the pool panel.

Evaluation performed for installation of lightning protection. Property has experienced two lightning strikes, resulting in significant equipment damage including an AC unit, garage door openers, low-voltage systems, internet components, and televisions. A fire occurred during the most recent strike, requiring fire department response. Previous electrical repairs completed included breaker replacement, burnt wire replacement, and GFCI replacement. No surge protection currently installed. Ground rod tested at 17 ohms, which is within code requirements; however, installation of a second ground rod is recommended.

Inspection performed at Regions Bank in Gonzales following lighting survey. Fixture L7, reported as out, was found operating correctly. Fixture L14 noted as not being controlled; identified as a utility-owned light operated by photocell. Repairs to L14, including bulb or photocell replacement, must be handled by the utility company through a customer-submitted work order. No diagnostics performed on L14 due to utility ownership restrictions. Control of on/off function by the bank is not possible for this fixture. Findings communicated to customer.

Inspection performed for generator inlet installation. No main breaker present, requiring installation of interlock to prevent backfeeding. Quotation prepared for upgrade to 200A meter panel combination with main breaker.

Inspected light switch in master bathroom that produced a buzzing sound when activated. The switch controls the vanity light. Upon arrival, the switch operated normally, but the buzzing was reproduced after further testing. Diagnostic inspection revealed the switch had been backstabbed and was extremely loose, causing intermittent voltage and arcing. No arc fault protection was present in the residence. The issue within the switch box was repaired, restoring proper functionality to the switch.

Performed full panel replacement, removing damaged Siemens panel and installing Leviton 20C panel with AFCI protection. Modified framing by cutting a stud to accommodate proper panel fit due to spacing constraints. Secured panel, verified all circuits for proper operation, applied labeling, and completed site cleanup.

Logged into Control4 system to diagnose issue with SR-260 remote not controlling volume on the TV in the master bedroom. No programming errors were identified; however, the issue remained unresolved. TV in the upstairs room was successfully powered on and made controllable using the Roku remote, with volume functionality confirmed via the SR-260 remote. Room control was added to all rooms used for audio or video to test functionality and left active for potential future use. All devices were confirmed online except for the switch located in the master bathroom closet, which was not addressed as it was functioning correctly and not critical to the system.

Arrived on site to assist with installation of a 60-amp breaker for a sub-feed panel in the garage. Feeder wiring to the subpanel had been pre-installed. Connected the feeder to a 60-amp breaker in the main panel and powered on the circuit. Verified proper voltage at the subpanel: 110V on each leg and 240V leg-to-leg.

Garage outlet was found burned, likely due to a loose wire. Outlet was replaced, power was restored, and all previously non-functioning devices were powered up successfully.

Installed switched GFCI outlet on carport for water pump, replacing a previously used extension cord. Modified old roof structure, now covered by the new carport roof, to accommodate installation. Connected to a spare circuit located in the attic, with a tap made in a small junction box. Installed AFCI breaker in main panel. Installation completed and fully operational.

Arrived at the residence to address an issue identified in the home inspection report. A burnt hot wire was found on a 15A AFCI breaker. Potential causes included a faulty breaker or a loose connection. The connection was confirmed to be loose; however, to ensure breaker reliability, the decision was made to replace it. The damaged wire was trimmed and extended, and a new 15A AFCI breaker was installed. While inside the panel, several other breakers were checked and tightened as needed.

Inspected a non-functioning circuit controlling approximately half of the living room, including outlets and lighting. Diagnostics revealed multiple backstabbed wire connections, consistent with issues previously identified earlier in the week. The primary fault was located at an outlet with burned backstabbed wires. The decision was made to redevice the entire circuit to ensure safe and reliable operation and to support continued electrical work throughout the residence.

Inspected non-functional GFCI device reported to have been problematic since recent construction, with frequent tripping. Issue had previously been addressed but recurred. Replacement was requested without diagnostics, with an understanding that further troubleshooting may be necessary if the issue persists. Replaced GFCI device and restored functionality. Conducted a safety check and identified multiple builder-grade electrical issues. Access to the panel in the garage was not possible at the time of service.

Performed electrical work for a screened-in porch project, including preparation for additional outlets. Coordinated with framing crew on-site who were installing the roof and building a new wall intended for a TV. A homerun circuit was planned, with framing crew scheduled to run a conduit into the attic space for access. Installation to include two high-mounted outlets and one low-mounted outlet on the new wall. Also extended wiring from two existing outlets on the opposite wall to add two additional outlets on the back patio. Ran new circuit in advance and positioned wiring near intended outlet locations while waiting for wall framing to be completed. Once partial framing was in place, fished wire into the new wall and marked desired outlet locations for the framing crew to finalize. Customer enrolled in a yearly club membership and paid deposit. Additional support scheduled for Thursday morning to complete installation once framing is finished. Return visit planned to install

Installed 50A generator inlet at main panel meter combo. Generator was already on-site and prepared for connection. Provided temporary use of a generator cord due to cost concerns. Installation completed successfully. Interlock device was not available at the time of service and will be installed during a return visit. Detailed operating instructions were provided and labeled on the panel. Procedure was also recorded by the homeowner for reference. Customer expressed high satisfaction with the timely service and temporary cord provision.

Performed diagnostic on non-functional dishwasher outlet, doorbells, and outdoor GFCI. Inspection of the doorbell system revealed a functional transformer but disconnected wires at the chime unit. Reconnected wires and tested operation; front doorbell functioned correctly. Rear doorbell failed to operate when connected to its designated terminal but worked when moved to the front terminal. Both were ultimately connected to the same terminal after declining a chime replacement recommendation. Outdoor GFCI was found to have power but a failed receptacle. Unit was replaced. During safety inspection, determined that all interior GFCIs were faulty except for one. Master bedroom was not inspected per homeowner request. Identified expired smoke detectors, one missing unit, backstabbed outlets, and absence of AFCI protection throughout. Home is being prepared for sale. Completed safety check and replaced both under-sink outlets with GFCI receptacles.

Called to diagnose a 27kW liquid-cooled Generac generator. Upon inspection, the unit was found with a missing battery, disconnected Nexus controller, and miscellaneous screws inside the housing. Installed new battery and set controller to Auto, which registered a utility sensing loss. Diagnostic testing revealed two out of three fuses in the transfer switch were shorted. Collected and replaced the two blown fuses. Controller was temporarily unplugged during testing. After fuse replacement, utility sensing voltage was present at the controller harness plugs. When reconnecting the controller, an audible pop occurred at both the controller and transfer switch. The two replaced fuses shorted again. Determined that the controller was faulty and required replacement. During testing, the generator ran but produced a metal-on-metal sound from the bell housing/flywheel area, resembling the starter engaging while running. This behavior is controlled via the controller, indicating controller r

Installed EV charger receptacle (14-50) for newly purchased vehicle. Confirmed receptacle type with dealership. Electrical panel located in garage near desired outlet location, allowing for a straightforward wire fish. One circuit was relocated to accommodate installation; existing wire length was sufficient. Installation completed successfully.

Replaced 13 soffit lights originally installed approximately two years ago by another contractor. Lights failed following a recent pressure washing of the home. Provided a quote for full replacement, which was approved. All fixtures were swapped out; existing wiring had sufficient length to allow for clean reconnections. Adjusted for oversized cutouts made during the original installation. After installation, lights were tested using the existing photocell and operated correctly. All fixtures turned on and off as expected.

Completed safety check for new club member. Identified multiple safety concerns, including non-functional smoke detectors and lack of GFCI protection for outdoor outlets. Proceeded with replacement of three non-functioning outdoor GFCI outlets and all smoke detectors. Replaced specified GFCIs and installed new smoke detectors. All devices were tested and confirmed operational.