Rochester Hills Electrical Company handles electrical work for homeowners, landlords, property managers, and commercial clients across Rochester Hills and Oakland County. Whether you need a single outlet replaced or a full panel upgrade, the process starts the same way: a call, a clear price, and a scheduled visit. We are open daily from 9 AM to 8 PM, and the price is explained before anything gets put on the calendar.
Fast diagnosis. Pricing set out up front. Clean work.
From routine repairs to whole-home rewiring, we take on the full range of residential and commercial electrical work. We'll take care of the circuits from here.
Dealing with a tripping breaker or a dead outlet? Those symptoms rarely fix themselves, and waiting tends to make them worse. Flickering lights, outlets that stopped working, breakers that trip repeatedly or won't reset, a burning smell near a panel, sparking at an outlet or switch, partial power loss to a room or floor - each one points to something specific, and finding it is the first part of the job.
A diagnostic visit covers a systematic check of the circuit, the connections, and the panel. We trace the fault, explain what caused it, and give you the price before any repair work starts. We also handle GFCI and AFCI protection upgrades, arc-fault and ground-fault breaker replacements, and outlet-level troubleshooting for kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor circuits where ground-fault protection is required.
Electrical service scheduled without the runaround - that is the standard for every call. We're ready to get your circuits working again.
From a single GFCI outlet to a whole-home rewire, the first step is the same: understanding what the existing system can carry and where it falls short. Older homes in Rochester Hills often came with 100-amp panels that were sized for the electrical loads of a different era. Adding a home office, a second refrigerator, an electric range, or an EV charger puts real pressure on a panel that was never designed for that demand.
We handle 100-amp to 200-amp service upgrades, full panel replacements, service-entrance and meter upgrades, and subpanel installation for detached garages, workshops, and additions. Load calculations are part of the process - we confirm the panel can carry what you are adding before the work starts. Dedicated appliance circuits for dryers, ranges, dishwashers, and other high-draw equipment are a natural part of this work, and we run them to code with proper grounding and bonding throughout.
Panel and wiring work finished to code is what every job here produces. We'll sort the wiring and clean up after.
Don't let a small wiring issue turn into a fire risk - a loose outlet, a buzzing dimmer, or a switch that runs warm to the touch is worth having checked. We install standard, GFCI, and AFCI outlets throughout the home, replace outdated two-prong receptacles, and add outlets where they are genuinely needed rather than running extension cords as a workaround.
Switch and dimmer installation covers single-pole, three-way, and smart-switch configurations. For lighting, we handle recessed lighting layouts, LED retrofit work, under-cabinet lighting for kitchens, and full fixture replacements in every room. Outdoor and security lighting is a practical extension of this work - well-placed exterior fixtures at entries, driveways, and garage areas add visibility without a complicated installation.
Ceiling fan installation and wiring is another frequent call, especially when a room has a light-only box that needs to be upgraded to carry the fan's load. We'll make your wiring safe again.
Oakland County winters are hard on homes and harder on electrical systems. Sub-freezing temperatures, ice storms, and multi-day outages are a regular part of the season here in Rochester Hills. The electrical work that follows - generator hookups, panel upgrades to carry heating loads, and circuits for freeze-prevention systems - is not occasional work in this area. It is routine.
Calls are answered here, and the work gets scheduled properly.
Built for homeowners. Ready for property managers. Ready for your panel.
When an ice storm knocks out power for two or three days, a generator is not a luxury. The electrical side of a generator installation covers running the wiring from the generator to the transfer switch, installing a manual or automatic transfer switch at the panel, and making sure the circuits feeding critical loads - heat, refrigeration, sump pump, medical equipment - are properly connected. We handle the hookup and the transfer switch. The generator runs on its own fuel system, and we stay on the wiring side of that line.
Oakland County has a large stock of homes built in the 1960s through the 1980s, and many of them are carrying panels that were not designed for today's electrical loads. A kitchen renovation, a laundry room addition, or a new heating system can push an older 100-amp panel past what it can safely handle. We install 200-amp panels for residential properties and handle commercial panel upgrades as well, sizing the service for what the building actually needs now and what it is likely to need in the next phase of work.
Frozen pipes and roof ice dams are a real seasonal risk in this part of Michigan, and heat tape is a common solution. The electrical side of the job means running a dedicated circuit to the location where the tape will be connected, installing the right outlet or hard-wired connection, and making sure the circuit is protected properly for an outdoor or semi-exposed installation. We wire the circuit and the connection point. The focus is on getting the power supply right so the system works when temperatures drop.
The wiring around here has its own patterns, and one of the clearest recent shifts is the number of households adding an EV charger to the garage. A Level 2 charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit, and most garages in Rochester Hills were not wired with one already in place. We run the circuit from the panel, confirm the panel has the capacity to carry it, and install the outlet or hard-wired connection the charger requires.
Whole-home surge protection is worth considering alongside any panel work or EV charger installation. A single surge event can damage appliances, electronics, smart-home equipment, and EV charging hardware. A whole-home suppressor installed at the panel catches surges before they reach the branch circuits, which matters more as homes carry more sensitive equipment. We'll sort the wiring and clean up after.
Older homes in Rochester Hills sometimes carry wiring that has reached the end of its useful life. Knob-and-tube wiring, aluminum branch-circuit wiring from the 1960s and 1970s, and deteriorating insulation in older runs all present real risks that a visual inspection can surface. Whole-home rewiring replaces that system with modern wiring and proper circuit protection throughout.
Electrical safety inspections are useful in a range of situations: before buying a home, before listing a rental property, ahead of a renovation that will open walls, or when an older property has not had a formal review in years. Landlords and property managers find these inspections practical for documenting the condition of a rental's electrical system before a tenancy starts or when a problem is reported.
No-pressure estimates, priced up front - that applies to inspection and rewiring work the same as it does to any other job. We'll make your wiring safe again.
Electrician pricing is a common search for a reason - the range is wide and the variables are real. Panel upgrades, rewiring projects, EV charger installations, generator hookups, outlet and lighting work - each one involves different materials, different labor, and different conditions inside the walls. The price we give is based on what the job actually involves, and you get it on the call before anything is scheduled.
When you call, we ask the right questions to scope the work accurately. You hear what the job covers, what the price is, and what to expect from the visit. If the scope changes once we are on site, we explain why before the work continues. We're ready to get your circuits working again.
We serve Rochester Hills and the surrounding communities throughout Oakland County. Residential and commercial clients across the following areas are welcome to call:
Whether the property is a single-family home, a rental unit, a commercial building, or a multi-unit property, the same range of electrical services applies across the area. We handle everything from panel upgrades and rewiring to outlet installation and generator hookups for clients throughout this part of Michigan.
We cover the full range of residential and commercial electrical work: repairs and troubleshooting, breaker panel upgrades, outlet and switch installation, indoor and outdoor lighting, ceiling fans, wiring and rewiring, dedicated circuits, EV charger installation, backup generator hookups, whole-home surge protection, and electrical safety inspections. If you are not sure whether your job fits, call and describe what you are seeing and we will tell you what it involves.
Call (248) 791-9979 and describe the job or the symptom.
We ask the questions needed to scope the work accurately, and you get a price on the call before anything is scheduled. There is no commitment required to get a number.
The more detail you can give, the more accurate the quote. For repairs, describe what you are seeing: which outlets or breakers are affected, whether the problem is in one room or throughout the house, and whether anything changed before it started. For installations, knowing the panel location, the circuit count, and the approximate distance from panel to fixture or charger helps us scope the work before we arrive.
We serve Rochester Hills and the surrounding communities throughout Oakland County, including Troy, Auburn Hills, Shelby Township, Sterling Heights, Pontiac, Clarkston, Lake Orion, and Oxford. Call to confirm coverage for your specific address if you are on the outer edge of the area.
Breakers that trip repeatedly, outlets that are warm or discolored, a burning smell near the panel or a wall, flickering lights that get worse when a large appliance runs, and GFCI outlets that will not reset are all signals worth acting on rather than waiting. These symptoms point to specific faults, and most of them do not resolve on their own.
Stop using that outlet or circuit immediately and do not reset a breaker that is producing heat, a burning smell, or sparking. If the panel itself is involved, turn off what you safely can and call us right away.
We are available every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at (248) 791-9979.
When you call, we confirm what the schedule allows and find a time that fits. Ask about availability when you call and we will tell you what the nearest open slot looks like. We are open every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Know the general location of the problem, whether it affects one circuit or several, and where your main panel is located. If the issue involves a specific appliance or charger, have the make and model handy. That information lets us give you a more accurate scope and price on the first call.
Yes. Landlords and property managers call for repairs, safety inspections before a tenancy starts, and panel or wiring work when a unit needs to meet current code. We handle the scheduling and the scope on the call, and we explain what was found and what it costs before any work begins.
The price is based on what the job actually involves: the materials, the wiring run, the panel condition, and the labor for that specific job. A larger home does not automatically mean a higher price, but a longer wiring run or a more complex panel situation will affect the quote. You get the full price on the call before anything is scheduled.
A single outlet replacement or a breaker swap is usually a short visit. A panel upgrade, a whole-home rewire, or an EV charger installation with a new circuit run takes longer, and we will give you a realistic time estimate on the call when we scope the job. If anything changes the timeline once we are on site, we explain it before continuing.
For most jobs, someone needs to be present to provide access to the panel, the affected circuits, and the work areas. Let us know your situation when you call and we will work out the scheduling details that make sense for your property.
We answer when you call. We explain the work. We leave it safe.
Rochester Hills Electrical Company is open daily from 9 AM to 8 PM.
Call (248) 791-9979 to get a quote on any electrical job, large or small.
The price is confirmed before anything gets scheduled, so you know exactly what the work involves before we arrive.
Call now and get the quote on the phone.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical work we handle across Rochester Hills and Oakland County. Each row covers what the service involves, who it fits best, and one practical thing worth knowing before you call. Pricing is discussed on the call, before anything is scheduled, so you can make an informed decision without any commitment.
| Service Type | What It Covers | Ideal For | Things to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighting Installation | Recessed and under-cabinet lightingExterior security and motion sensor lightsLandscape lighting circuitsCircuit sizing for multi-fixture runs | Homeowners adding interior lighting or improving outdoor security lighting around the property | Load calculation before pulling wire keeps the circuit from nuisance tripping once all fixtures are running. |
| Heat Tape Installation | Dedicated circuit for de-icing cableGFCI protection on outdoor circuitsCircuit sizing for cable loadRoof edge and pipe protection wiring | Rochester Hills homeowners protecting rooflines and exposed pipes from freeze-thaw cycles through Michigan winters | We handle the circuit, the outlet, and the connection. The heat tape product is the homeowner's selection. Everything is verified and protected before we leave. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades | 200-amp service upgradeNew breaker box installationLoad calculation and service entrance workSubpanel installation for garages and additions | Older Oakland County homes adding EV chargers, heating circuits, or major appliances to an undersized 100-amp panel | Panel work is finished to code and covers the full service entrance where the incoming capacity needs to match the new box. A load calculation is part of every upgrade. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | Panel-level surge suppressor installationFull-house circuit coverageProtection for EV chargers and appliancesPairing with panel upgrade work | Any Rochester Hills home exposed to utility fluctuations or ice storm outages that can send voltage spikes through the line | Installing surge protection while the panel is already open for an upgrade keeps the job efficient and covers every circuit in the house from a single device. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | New circuit runs from the panelRewiring of older branch circuitsKnob-and-tube and aluminum wiring assessmentJunction box and connection updates | Homes with outdated wiring that cannot safely carry modern electrical loads, or properties adding new rooms or circuits | Knob-and-tube systems were never designed for today's loads. If your home has it, we assess what is there and explain your options before any work is agreed. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | Dead outlets and tripped GFCI devicesFault tracing at the panel and circuit levelBurning smell and heat diagnosisFlickering light and power loss investigation | Any homeowner or property manager dealing with an active electrical problem | We read the panel and trace the fault to its source before quoting any repair work, so you are not paying to replace parts that are not the cause. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI and AFCI outlet replacement240-volt outlet installationUSB and smart outlet wiringDimmer and smart switch compatibility | Homeowners adding outlets to a room, upgrading a kitchen or home office, or replacing outdated devices in older wiring | Older Michigan homes with aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring require specific devices and connections. We check what is in the wall before quoting the job. |
| Backup Generator Installation | Transfer switch and interlock kit installationGenerator connection point wiringLoad assessment and panel compatibility checkPortable and standby hookup options | Oakland County homeowners who want to maintain power through multi-day ice storm or wind outages | The transfer switch is what keeps utility power and generator power from feeding each other. Every hookup includes one, sized correctly for the panel configuration. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | Fan-rated box installationSeparate switch leg wiringRemote and smart control setupReplacement fan assessment | Homeowners replacing a light fixture with a ceiling fan or upgrading an existing fan to independent fan and light control | The ceiling box has to be rated for a fan's weight and movement. We check the existing box and wiring before committing to a scope. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | Breaker replacement and testingFuse panel assessmentCircuit load evaluationAFCI and GFCI breaker upgrades | Homes where a breaker trips repeatedly or will not hold its position after reset | A breaker that keeps tripping under normal loads is signaling a fault or an overloaded circuit, not just a nuisance. We confirm which before any hardware is swapped. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | Dryer and range circuit installationRefrigerator and dishwasher circuitsWorkshop and garage circuitsPanel capacity check before installation | Homeowners adding a major appliance or workshop equipment that requires its own circuit | Every dedicated circuit starts with a panel capacity check. If the panel is already full, that conversation happens before the circuit work is quoted. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | Panel condition and breaker assessmentWiring type and grounding reviewGFCI and AFCI outlet status checkCode concern documentation throughout the property | Homebuyers, sellers, and Oakland County landlords preparing a unit for occupancy or rental certification | The inspection report reflects what is actually there. If something needs attention, we explain it clearly so you can decide what to address and when. |
Call (248) 791-9979 to describe the job and get a price before anything is scheduled. We are open every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
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