Outlets & Switches

Current code requires GFCI protection in bathrooms, kitchens (within 6 feet of a sink), garages, outdoor locations, crawl spaces, and near swimming pools. If your home has standard outlets in these locations, we recommend upgrading, it protects against shock and is required for home sales in most cases.

Yes. We add outlets by extending existing circuits or adding new circuits from the panel, depending on the load requirements and circuit capacity. We assess existing panel capacity as part of any outlet addition quote.

A single outlet replacement typically runs $99–$150. Adding a new outlet on an existing circuit is usually $150–$300. A new dedicated circuit with outlet runs $250–$600 depending on panel location and run length.

A GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet monitors for tiny imbalances in electrical current that indicate current is flowing somewhere it shouldn't, like through a person. When it detects this, it cuts power in milliseconds, preventing electrocution. The test/reset buttons on the outlet are what distinguish a GFCI from a standard outlet.