Small jobs get the same standard as big ones
There is a version of this trade where small work is treated as a nuisance — squeezed between the real jobs, done fast, billed at a minimum that makes you feel silly for calling. We do not run it that way. If you have a list, we book proper time, work through it, and you get one bill for the whole visit instead of a call-out charge per item.
What usually lands on the list
- Receptacles that no longer grip. A loose receptacle is a heat problem, not just an annoyance — the plug arcs where it does not make solid contact.
- Backstabbed devices replaced. Push-in connections behind older devices are a common source of intermittent faults. We land conductors on the screws.
- GFCI protection where it belongs and may not be — bathrooms, kitchen counters, garages, basements, exteriors.
- USB and USB-C receptacles at the nightstand, the kitchen counter and the desk. Small change, used every day.
- Dimmers, timers, motion sensors and smart switches, matched to your fixtures so they actually dim smoothly.
- Light fixture replacement — pendants, vanities, dining room, hallway, closets, exterior. Bring your own fixture or ask what we would put in.
- Dead circuits and mystery switches traced and explained. Sometimes the answer is a failed device; sometimes it is a junction box someone drywalled over.
- Exterior and garage receptacles, weatherproof covers, and block heater outlets that actually work in February.
AC disconnects
Adding air conditioning means a disconnect within sight of the unit and a properly sized circuit back to the panel — and it needs to exist before the HVAC crew commissions the system. We coordinate with your HVAC contractor so the electrical is ready when they arrive rather than becoming the reason they have to come back.
- Correctly sized disconnect and circuit for the condenser's nameplate rating.
- Weatherproof enclosure, mounted at the right height and location.
- Load checked against your service before we add it — an AC unit is a real load, not an afterthought.
- Permit and inspection handled.
Save the list. If something small has been bugging you, write it down rather than living with it. Ten small items on one visit costs dramatically less than ten separate calls, and you get the whole house sorted at once.
The things worth calling about today
Some symptoms are cosmetic and some are not. Call sooner rather than later for: a receptacle or switch plate that is warm to the touch, a burning or fishy smell near a device, scorch marks or discoloration around an outlet, a breaker that trips repeatedly, or lights that flicker across multiple rooms at once. Any of those is worth a look now rather than adding to a list for later.
Frequently asked
We book by the visit rather than nickel-and-diming each item, which means a list of small things is far better value than one item at a time. Tell us everything on your list when you call and we'll size the appointment to fit it.
Yes, and plenty of people do. If there is an issue — a fixture too heavy for the existing box, or a dimmer that will not work with it — we will tell you when we see it, not after it is on the ceiling.
Not everywhere, but in more places than older homes typically have them: bathrooms, kitchen counters, garages, unfinished basements, and outdoors. It is inexpensive protection and one of the highest-value small upgrades in an older house.
A dedicated circuit from the panel and a disconnect within sight of the outdoor unit. It is usually a half-day job. Give us the model of the condenser and your HVAC contractor's timeline and we will get it ready before they arrive.