Some electrical problems will not wait. A panel that smells like burning, an outlet that sparks when you plug something in, a breaker that will not hold after you reset it - those are calls to make now, not tomorrow morning. We answer around the clock, any day of the week, holidays included, and we can be out to Franklin on short notice when the situation calls for it.
Other jobs are planned work: a new circuit for a dryer, a ceiling fan where there was never a box, a panel that has been running out of room for years. We take those too, and we scope them the same way - on the phone, before anything is scheduled. Call us and you find out what the job involves and what it costs before you commit to anything. That is how it works whether you own a Franklin home, manage a rental property, or run a small business that cannot afford to lose power mid-week.
A wiring fault that is actively causing problems should not wait. We take short-notice and urgent calls across Franklin, and the conversation starts on the phone. You describe what is happening and we tell you what it sounds like, what the visit will involve, and what it will cost. Nothing is scheduled without that information on the table first.
If a circuit has failed completely or a breaker is tripping under normal load, we can often diagnose the likely cause on the call. That narrows the visit and keeps the job from running longer than it has to.
Landlords with occupied units and businesses that need to stay open have a scheduling problem on top of an electrical problem. We work around it. That means coordinating the visit time so a tenant is not left without power at an inconvenient hour, or staging work in a commercial space so a circuit can be taken down without shutting the whole place off. Tell us the constraint when you call and we will build the visit around it.
Older homes in a city like Franklin carry wiring, panels, and fixtures from several different eras. That variety is normal. What it means for a repair is that the part we need to match may not be available at a supply house the same day.
When that happens, we tell you on the phone or at the start of the visit. If a breaker model has been discontinued, we identify the compatible replacement rather than fitting something that only approximately matches. a receptacle type that is no longer common, we explain the options before we start. Ordering a part adds time to the job, but fitting the wrong one costs more to fix later.
This is also where an older panel sometimes surfaces as the real issue. A panel that can no longer accept standard replacement breakers is not just inconvenient. It is a sign the panel itself may need to be addressed. We give you a plain answer on repair versus upgrade so you can decide what makes sense.
Deferred electrical work has a way of staying deferred. An outlet that has never functioned since you moved in, a switch that sparks when you use it, an exterior light that has been disconnected for years because nobody got around to tracing the fault - these jobs feel small enough to live with, and then they stay on the list indefinitely.
They are worth a call for a straightforward reason: a switch that sparks is not just a nuisance. It is a loose connection or a failing device that is generating heat inside the wall every time it is used. An outdoor fixture that is wired but not working may have a fault that is affecting other circuits on the same run. A dead outlet is often a tripped GFCI elsewhere in the circuit, which takes five minutes to find, but it might also be a wiring fault that has been sitting there since the home was built.
We keep your home powered and safe. That starts with the jobs that have been waiting.
Some electrical work requires a permit before it can proceed, and some does not. The line between the two depends on the scope of the job, the type of work, and the jurisdiction. Rules vary between a city and the surrounding county, and they change over time. We confirm what applies at your address before the job starts.
When a permit is required, we handle the filing as part of the scope. You do not need to track down the form or contact the inspection office separately. The permit process adds a step to the timeline, and we factor that in when we schedule. An inspection at the end of the job is part of that process, not an extra.
Work that typically involves a permit in a residential setting includes panel upgrades, service-entrance changes, new circuit runs, and whole-home rewiring. A straight fixture replacement or outlet swap generally does not. If you are not sure which category your job falls into, ask when you call and we will tell you. Read our page listing every electrical service for what to expect step by step.
The price for any electrical job is set by three things: what the fault turns out to be, what has to be opened up to reach it, and whether the existing circuit or panel can carry the change without additional work.
A straightforward outlet replacement costs less than running a new circuit from the panel. Running a dedicated circuit costs less than a panel upgrade. A panel upgrade that also requires service-entrance work costs more than one that does not. Those are not surprises. They are the scope, and the scope is what we establish on the phone before we schedule.
When the job is done, we leave your home clean and powered, and the price is confirmed before work begins. If the diagnostic step uncovers something that changes the scope, we explain the updated picture before any additional work begins. You get a straight answer about the work.
Call (414) 361-9789 to get the rate for your job.
An outlet that stops working, a switch that has never felt right, or a location in the home where there simply is no outlet nearby - these are the most common calls we take. We replace failed devices, add new outlets where the wiring allows, and install GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor locations where code requires it. AFCI breakers and outlets go in bedrooms and living areas where arc-fault protection is the standard. If a switch is sparking or warm to the touch, that is a call to make before the next time you use it.
A ceiling fan installation is straightforward when there is already a switched box in the ceiling. When there is not, we run the wiring and install the box as part of the same job. Recessed and LED lighting, fixture replacements, and dimmer or smart switch upgrades all fall into the same category of work. We handle the circuit side as well as the fixture itself, so if the existing wiring cannot support the new load, we address that before the fixture goes in.
A generator is only as useful as its connection to the home. Without a transfer switch, a generator cannot safely power the circuits you need it to power. We install the transfer switch, run the dedicated circuit from the panel, and confirm the panel has the capacity to carry the generator load before the installation is scheduled. In a region where a winter ice storm can take out power for multiple days, that preparation is not a luxury.
These appliances each require a dedicated 240-volt circuit. If you are replacing an older unit or installing one in a location that has never had one, the circuit work has to happen before the appliance can be connected. We run the circuit, install the correct outlet or connection point, and confirm the panel has a slot for the breaker. If the panel is already full, we talk through the options before the appliance is delivered.
We take calls from across Franklin and from the communities nearby in Milwaukee County. That includes Greendale, Hales Corners, Greenfield, Oak Creek, and Raymond. If your address is in this part of the county, call and we will confirm coverage before you schedule anything.
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Yes. Not every older home needs a full rewire. If the existing wiring is in reasonable condition and the scope is limited to specific circuits or areas, we can address those without replacing everything. We assess what is in place and explain what the job actually requires.
An electrical safety inspection is the clearest starting point. It identifies anything that would show up on a buyer's inspection and gives you the option to address it before listing. Common items include outdated panels, missing GFCI protection, and ungrounded outlets. We scope the inspection and any follow-up work on the call.
Not always. Some work can be done through small access points rather than full ceiling removal. The answer depends on the existing wiring layout and what is being added or replaced. We assess that during the scoping conversation and tell you what access the job requires before anything is scheduled.
Yes. We assess what has been done, identify what remains, and complete the work correctly. We scope that on the call so you know what the remaining work involves and what it will cost before we schedule anything.
When you call us, you get a straight answer about the work. That means what the job involves, what it costs, and when we can be out - all on the phone, before anything is booked.
Call (414) 361-9789 any time, day or night.
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Also serving the towns around: Greendale, Hales Corners, Greenfield, Muskego. Check our complete town list.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical work we handle most often in Franklin and the surrounding Milwaukee County area. Each row covers what the service includes, who it fits best, and a practical note worth knowing before you call. If a job does not fit neatly into one row, call us and we will scope it on the phone.
| Electrical Service | Scope of Work | When You Need It | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades | Load calculations, 200-amp service upgrade, Subpanel installation, Permit coordination | Older homes adding EV chargers, new appliances, or renovation circuits | A lot of Franklin housing stock is still running on 60- or 100-amp service. Upgrading opens room for the circuits a modern home actually needs. |
| Breaker & Panel Service | Breaker replacement, Panel inspection, Load testing, Worn or overloaded circuit repair | Homes with breakers that trip under normal load or will not reset cleanly | A warm breaker face or a burning smell near the panel is a reason to call right away rather than wait to schedule. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | Panel and breaker review, Outlet and grounding check, GFCI and AFCI coverage audit, Written findings summary | Home buyers, sellers, landlords, and owners of homes with older wiring | An inspection is the clearest way to find out what is actually in the walls before a problem shows up on its own. |
Call (414) 361-9789 and we will scope your job on the phone, give you a clear price, and get it scheduled at a time that works for you.
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