When a property manager gets a call from a tenant about a dead outlet, or a contractor finishing a garage conversion needs a circuit run before the drywall goes up, the job has to get figured out fast. Clawson electrical work of that kind is well within scope. Residential repairs, panel upgrades, new circuits, rewiring projects, and everything in between.
Call (248) 791-9979 to get a price before anything is scheduled. We are open every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
small city with a dense housing stock, and most of the properties here were built before modern electrical demands were a consideration. That means older panels, wiring that was not designed for a home office and an EV charger running at the same time, and circuits that were added over the decades without always being documented. We know the kind of work that comes out of properties like these, and we come prepared for it. We cover Clawson and the surrounding area throughout Oakland County.
A ceiling fan swap sounds simple until the box in the ceiling turns out to be a standard light fixture box, which was never rated to carry a fan's weight and movement. We check the box first, upgrade it where needed, and handle the wiring for independent fan and light control if the existing switch leg does not support it. The result is a fan that runs safely and does what you actually want it to do.
Older Clawson properties often have a detached garage or outbuilding that was wired years ago on a single circuit, or not wired at all. Running a proper supply means sizing the circuit for what will actually be used out there, whether that is a workshop, an EV charger, outdoor lighting, or a gate motor. A subpanel in the garage is often the right answer when the load list is long. Grounding and bonding for a detached structure follows its own requirements, and we handle that as part of the job.
A Level 2 charger needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit, and most garages in this area were not built with one. We start with a load calculation to confirm the panel can carry the new circuit without pushing it past its rated capacity. If the panel is already full or close to it, a panel upgrade becomes part of the conversation before the charger circuit is pulled. We wire the circuit, install the outlet or hardwired connection, and confirm everything is protected correctly before we leave.
The regional climate brings multi-day outages, and a generator without a proper transfer switch is a hazard to anyone working on the utility line during one. We install the transfer switch or interlock kit at the panel, run the wiring to the generator connection point, and confirm the circuits feeding critical loads are properly tied in. The hookup is sized for what the panel can support and what you actually need to run. We stay on the wiring side of the job.
Knob-and-tube and aluminum branch-circuit wiring turn up regularly in Clawson's older housing stock. Knob-and-tube was not designed for the loads a modern household puts on it. Aluminum wiring at the outlets requires specific devices and connections to remain stable over time. A full rewire replaces the system throughout. A partial rewire targets the circuits that are the problem, which is often the right approach when the rest of the wiring is in reasonable condition. Either way, we assess what is there before we quote the scope.
We also handle GFCI and AFCI protection upgrades, outlet and switch replacement, panel work, and the everyday troubleshooting and diagnostics that come with properties this age. Panel and wiring work finished to code is the standard on every job, and that matters when a property is being sold, rented, or renovated.
Electrical pricing moves with the job, and the things that move it are specific. What the fault turns out to be once the circuit is traced. What has to be opened up to reach the problem. Whether the existing panel can carry the change being asked of it, or whether a capacity upgrade is part of the work. A ceiling fan installation in a room with a properly wired switch leg is a different job from one where the box and the wiring both need attention.
When you call, we ask the questions that let us scope the work accurately. You get a price on the call, before anything is scheduled, and you hear what it covers. No-pressure estimates, priced up front, so you know the rate before we begin. If the scope changes once we are on site, we explain why before the work continues.
Don't let a small wiring issue turn into a fire risk by waiting until the price feels uncertain.
Call (248) 791-9979, describe what you are seeing, and we will tell you what the job involves and what it costs.
Clawson has a mix of owner-occupied homes, rental units, and small commercial properties, and the scheduling question is different for each. A homeowner who works from home needs to know which circuits will be off and for how long. A landlord coordinating access with a tenant needs a window that works for both. We work through those details on the call, so the visit is planned around the property rather than around what is convenient for us.
Electrical service scheduled without the runaround is what every call here produces. We are open every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and short-notice work is something we take on when the schedule allows. Ask about availability when you call and we will tell you what the nearest open slot looks like.
For urgent faults, stop using the affected circuit and call right away. A burning smell near an outlet or panel, sparking at a switch, or a breaker that will not hold after being reset are all reasons to call rather than wait.
Not every job requires a full shutdown. A single outlet replacement or a GFCI swap means isolating one circuit, not the whole house. A panel upgrade or a rewiring project is a different situation, and we plan it around what the property needs to keep running.
For a household where someone is working from home, we confirm which circuits will be off before the visit, so the equipment that needs to stay live is on a circuit we are not touching. For a rental unit, the same planning happens in coordination with whoever is on site. The goal is to get the work done correctly without making the day harder than it needs to be.
We answer when you call. We explain the work. We leave it safe.
Commercial and light industrial properties have their own requirements, and the planning for those jobs is different from a residential call. A retail space or a small office building cannot always take a full shutdown during business hours, and the work has to be sequenced around that. We handle out-of-hours scheduling for commercial jobs where the business needs to stay open, and we plan the circuit isolation so the parts of the site that are not being worked on stay live throughout.
Load calculations for commercial panels take the full picture into account: existing circuits, the load being added, and what the service entrance can support. Code-compliant wiring on a commercial job follows the same standard as residential work, but the documentation and the panel configuration are different, and we scope it accordingly. If none of that quite fits, the full electrical services list covers the wider range.
Attics, crawl spaces, and tall ceilings affect how a job gets planned, and they come up often in the older housing stock across this part of Oakland County. A wiring run through a finished attic is a different scope from the same run in an open basement. A light fixture on a vaulted ceiling requires the right equipment and enough time to do the work safely. We ask about access conditions on the call so the visit is set up correctly from the start.
You're talking to someone who knows the area and the homes in it. That means the questions we ask before a visit are the right ones, and the scope we give you reflects what we are actually likely to find.
We serve Clawson and the surrounding communities throughout Oakland County. That includes Royal Oak, Madison Heights, Berkley, Troy, and Birmingham. Residential and commercial properties across that range are welcome to call.
The work is the same whether the property is in Clawson or a neighboring town. Panel upgrades, rewiring, EV charger circuits, generator hookups, outlet and lighting work, and everyday troubleshooting all get handled the same way: a price on the call, a scheduled visit, and the job done to code. We'll make your wiring safe again.
Yes. We cover Clawson and the surrounding communities throughout Oakland County, including Berkley, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Troy, and Birmingham. The same range of electrical work is available across that area.
Call (248) 791-9979 to confirm coverage for your specific address and to get a price on the job.
Yes. Surface raceway is a code-acceptable wiring method that runs along the wall surface rather than through it. It is a practical option in finished spaces where opening the wall would cause significant disruption, and we can discuss whether it suits the job when you call.
A burning smell from an outlet, a panel, or a wall. Sparking at an outlet or switch. A breaker that produces heat or will not hold after being reset. Partial power loss across the house with no clear cause. Any of those symptoms point to conditions that can worsen quickly, and they are worth a call as soon as you notice them rather than waiting.
Access is a prerequisite for the work. If a tenant is not available, the visit cannot proceed. We work with the property manager or landlord to reschedule, and we confirm access is confirmed before booking a return visit.
Clawson has a lot of properties built before modern electrical loads were a consideration, so the most common calls involve panels that are full or undersized, outlets that need GFCI or AFCI upgrades, and wiring that was added over the years without always being documented. Detached garages on undersized supplies and circuits that cannot carry the load being asked of them are also frequent. If you are not sure what category your situation falls into, describe what you are seeing when you call and we will tell you what it involves.
Both rooms require specific circuit types and outlet protection that the rest of the house may not. Kitchen circuits often include dedicated runs for the range, dishwasher, and refrigerator, while bathrooms require GFCI protection at every outlet. We plan those rooms as part of the overall rewire scope rather than treating them as add-ons.
We document what we found and what we checked, and we explain the most likely causes based on the symptom description. Intermittent faults often have a pattern, and noting when and under what conditions the fault appears helps narrow it down. If the fault recurs, call us and we will use what was found on the first visit to guide the next one.
When you call, you reach someone who can scope the job on the phone and give you a price before anything is booked. We confirm what the work involves, explain the rate, and schedule the visit. We answer, we show up, and we explain what we found before we do anything.
Call Rochester Hills Electrical Company at (248) 791-9979.
We are open every day from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. We're ready to get your circuits working again.
Also serving: Hazel Park, Fraser, Hamtramck, Roseville, Brandon Township. There is more on our area list.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical work we handle across Clawson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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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