Electrical Services in Livingston Parish, LA

Home experienced water damage from an AC leak that required cabinet removal for restoration. During cabinet removal, the dishwasher power cord was damaged, exposing a conductor. Provided estimate and received authorization to proceed. Repaired dishwasher electrical connection. Dishwasher breaker had tripped during damage; reset 20A breaker to ON position.

Inspected recurring issue involving complete circuit power loss and frequent light dimming. Identified three affected circuits: microwave/AC circuit, kitchen circuit, and dining/bedroom circuit. Confirmed microwave and AC were sharing a circuit and provided a quotation for installing a dedicated circuit. Installed DF breakers to provide protection and assist in troubleshooting. After energizing the circuits, voltage readings at the main breaker showed approximately 140V on Leg A, 100V on Leg B, and 240V leg-to-leg, indicating a floating neutral or ground bond issue at the utility transformer. Customer advised to contact the utility provider and report findings.

Reviewed generator installation and options for additional equipment related to service cutoff location and appropriate load inclusion and exclusion for the generator system. Discussed specifications and installation considerations for both Kohler and Generac units. Site has been previously evaluated by two other companies, with a request for pricing on proposed units. Planned conduit routing to run on or slightly below the surface between the transfer switch location and the generator. Potential installation site identified at the far end of the home, pending verification of air conditioning unit conversion to heat pump and alignment with aesthetic and structural considerations of the property.

Arrived at the Sharp residence to install an interlock kit and generator plug. Installation included mounting a portable generator inlet on the exterior brick wall directly behind the main panel located in the garage. Breakers within the panel were rearranged to accommodate the new generator breaker. A small junction box was installed beneath the panel to route conductors to the exterior plug location. Wiring was terminated at both the generator inlet and the main panel. A generator cord was connected to supply power from the generator to the wall plug. System was powered down for testing, and the generator operated as intended with proper functionality verified.

Arrived on site to install Cat 6 cabling throughout the residence. Evaluated all designated drop locations and confirmed layout requirements. Installation included six total Cat 6 drops: one in each bedroom, one in the living room, one exterior drop, and one terminating at the main network box. Outlet boxes for the longest cable runs were installed first, followed by wire pulls to all remaining locations. Once additional boxes were received, installation of the remaining outlets and termination of all Cat 6 lines were completed. All cabling secured and tested for continuity. Work completed successfully.

Home experienced water damage from an AC unit leak requiring cabinet removal for restoration. During cabinet removal, the dishwasher power cord was damaged, exposing a conductor. The damaged cord was repaired, and the associated 20A breaker was reset after being tripped during the incident.

Arrived on site to install a new electrical circuit for the back patio. The circuit included five receptacles, one of which extended into the yard to supply power to the gazebo. The circuit was extended from the main panel using a ground-fault breaker and terminated at the first receptacle on the patio. Three additional receptacles were daisy-chained along the patio wall. After drilling access holes and pulling wire to each location, boxes and receptacles were mounted. Trench work was completed to extend the circuit to the gazebo.

Inspected 8’ LED light and determined driver failure. Replacement required.

Inspected panel for generator inlet installation. Outdoor panel does not have a main breaker. Requested location for inlet is directly below the panel. Generator will operate on gasoline. Further evaluation required to locate compatible breaker, as panel appears to support one.

Initial inspection identified issues in the garage, kitchen, and bedroom circuits. The garage receptacle was found tripped on the ground fault and was reset to restore power. The kitchen receptacle required GFCI replacement. In the bedroom, diagnostics revealed a hot-neutral reversal originating from the arc fault breaker. A defective receptacle was identified, causing a hot-ground reversal on two of the three downstream devices in the room. The defective receptacle was replaced, breakers were corrected, and the circuit was restored to proper operation.

Removed two EV charging systems per request, disconnecting both at the nearest junction points. Porsche charger removed, boxed, and secured in a go bag. Tesla charger removed from wall; conductors reboxed using a 4×4 PVC junction box. Installed panel labeling and verified all systems were safe and operational for overnight vehicle charging.

Installed interlock kit and rearranged breakers. Relocated dryer circuit from top-left position to position 20/22. Relabeled the panel. Provided explanation of interlock system operation. Workspace cleaned upon completion.

Responded to a service call to repair a hallway light, install a Ring doorbell, and troubleshoot an exterior mini fridge. Conducted a safety check and provided options for installing AFCI breakers on remaining unprotected circuits. Proceeded with the original scope of work. Replaced the doorbell, installed the new Ring chime, and repaired the hallway light by installing a new cut-in box.

Meter box was re-secured to the wall.

Call-out to install a 4-foot LED fixture and inspect a potentially faulty breaker. During a safety check, it was discovered that the riser had separated at the 2-inch coupling, exposing the service conductors. The panel contained outdated breakers lacking AFCI protection, and several receptacle plates were missing throughout the home. Two circuits were updated with new breakers including AFCI protection. Installed the 4-foot LED fixture. Scheduled follow-up discussed for installation of the remaining nine breakers.

Performed safety check on non-functional water heater. Identified a 40-amp breaker feeding a damaged and non-operational timer. Replaced the faulty timer with a disconnect and installed the appropriate breaker to restore proper operation of the water heater.

Call-out to install a 130-amp generator inlet box, a 150-amp RV plug, and to repair a 4-foot fluorescent kitchen light. Diagnosed the kitchen light and identified a failed ballast. Replaced the ballast and both bulbs, restoring proper function. Installed the RV plug on the exterior wall and mounted the generator inlet box beneath the panel inside the shed. Work area was cleaned upon completion.

Rebuilt 100-amp electrical service with installation of a new meter box and exterior main lug panel. Installed new weatherhead and service pipe. Four new breakers added: one 100-amp, one 60-amp, and two 30-amp. Installed new 1/0 service wire from meter to weatherhead for utility connection. Used 1 1/2" EMT conduit on the riser with a 1 1/2" milbank hub. Installed 1 1/4" nipples for the main run to the panel and from the meter box to the panel box. All four breakers were landed, and a ground rod was installed for service grounding. A ground bus was added to the panel to separate grounds from neutrals.

Repaired three kitchen fluorescent light fixtures exhibiting dark burn marks at the tombstones and along the linear sections. Replaced lamps and ballasts as required. Cleaned fixture lenses prior to reinstallation. Tested for functionality; all fixtures restored to full operation, resulting in a brightly lit kitchen.

Responded to call to replace a fan light kit and repair a switch. Replaced the fan light kit and corrected an issue with the previously installed stacked switch.

Completed panel work from previous project. Terminated all feeder wires into the 200A panels, requiring some adjustments to accommodate proper fitment. Installed surge protectors on both subpanels. Grounding, previously delivered for installation, was completed by the homeowner and inspected on site for compliance.

Inspected and reinstalled two light fixtures that had fallen due to failure of the original mounting boxes. Boxes appeared to be appropriate for the fixtures, though the exact cause of the failure remains undetermined. Client indicated a previous reinstallation attempt by a neighbor, which was unsuccessful. Fixtures were securely remounted and are now functioning properly. Replaced existing doorbell with a video doorbell equipped with chime functionality. Installation completed successfully and unit is operating as intended.

Inspected smoke detectors for replacement at the request of the customer. Customer preferred battery-only units due to ongoing issues. Provided recommendations and explained the differences between smoke detector types. Based on the plan to sell the property within a year, standard interconnected smoke detectors with battery backup (BRK models) were installed. A total of five units were installed.

Performed installation of a dedicated circuit for the furnace, based on a previously quoted job that required re-quoting due to time elapsed. Additional kitchen appliances had been added since the original quote, causing breaker trips when operated simultaneously with the AC. Installed a new circuit for the AC. Access was limited; wire was successfully routed with assistance. Existing wire was terminated in a junction box with a blank cover. New circuit was mounted with a properly installed outlet and tested for functionality. System operated correctly. Customer enrolled in monthly club membership.