Lexington Electrical Company handles electrical work for homeowners, landlords, property managers, and businesses across Lexington and the surrounding county. Working here means getting the diagnosis right before the work starts. Whether you need a single outlet replaced or a full panel upgrade, we scope the job on the call and show up prepared. We are available every day from 9 AM to 8:30 PM, so you are not stuck waiting until Monday to get a real answer.
From everyday repairs to new construction wiring, safety inspections to generator hookups, we cover the full range of residential and commercial electrical work. Local coverage. Safe wiring. Costs explained before we start.
Call (839) 269-9878 for a quote.
Seeing flickering lights or a warm outlet? Both are worth taking seriously. Flickering lights can point to a loose connection, an overloaded circuit, or a failing breaker. A warm outlet suggests something is drawing more current than the wiring can handle. A burning smell or a sparking outlet means you should stop using that circuit and call right away.
Other symptoms we see regularly: dead outlets that stopped working without explanation, breakers that trip repeatedly under normal load, and half the house going dark when it should not. These are not always separate problems. A tripping breaker and two dead outlets on the same wall often trace back to one fault.
When we come out, we test the circuit, check the panel, and trace the problem to its source before anything gets touched. GFCI and AFCI protection get checked as part of that process, since a nuisance trip from a ground-fault outlet is a common reason outlets go dead in bathrooms, kitchens, and garages. We bring prompt response, even for last-minute electrical calls, and the fault is explained before the work starts.
Reach out and we'll get it diagnosed.
Most of the calls we get from homeowners fall into a few familiar categories: something stopped working, something is being added, or something is being upgraded. We handle all three.
On the installation side, that includes outlet and switch work across the board, from standard replacements to GFCI, AFCI, USB, and dimmer installs. Ceiling fan installation is a regular job, including runs where there is no existing wiring in the ceiling. For lighting, we do recessed lighting, landscape and security lighting, under-cabinet lighting, and exterior fixtures.
Dedicated circuits for large appliances are something we get called for often. A dryer, a refrigerator on its own circuit, or the electrical supply for a new air conditioning unit all require a dedicated run sized for the load. We also wire garages, workshops, basements, and room additions, and handle smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector wiring for new construction and replacements.
Office, retail, and light commercial electrical work follows the same logic as residential, just with higher load demands and tighter scheduling needs. We install subpanels for businesses expanding into new space, run dedicated circuits for equipment, and handle exterior and security lighting for parking areas and building perimeters.
Electrical safety inspections for commercial properties are something we do regularly, both for routine compliance checks and when a code violation has been flagged. When violations need correcting, we document what needs to change and handle the repair. The wiring done properly, start to finish. Call us and the rest is handled.
South Carolina's four-season climate puts real demand on electrical systems. Heating loads in winter, heavy air conditioning use through the summer, and a storm season that brings severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and occasional ice storms all add up. The three services below come up constantly in this area for exactly those reasons.
Older homes in Lexington County were wired for a fraction of the electrical load a modern household draws. A panel that was adequate for a 1970s household struggles to keep up with a modern kitchen, a home office, an EV charger, and central air running at the same time. Signs a panel needs attention include breakers that trip without a clear cause, a fuse box still in service, or a home addition that pushed the existing capacity past its limit.
A panel upgrade typically involves replacing the main panel, upgrading the service entrance to 200-amp service where needed, and running load calculations to confirm the new panel can carry everything connected to it. Arc-fault and ground-fault breakers get installed where current standards require them. We walk through what the visit covers when you call, so there are no gaps between what you expect and what happens.
Grid outages in this part of South Carolina are not rare. Severe storms can knock out power for hours or days at a stretch, and for households with medical equipment, well pumps, or refrigerated medication, that is not a minor inconvenience. A standby generator only does its job if the transfer switch and wiring are set up correctly.
On the electrical side, we handle the transfer switch installation, the circuit that connects the generator to your panel, and the hookup to the house. Panel and wiring work finished to code. We scope what the generator needs to power and size the circuit accordingly before any work is scheduled.
A power strip with a built-in surge protector handles the devices plugged into it and nothing else. A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and catches voltage spikes before they reach any circuit in the house. That matters in a region where summer thunderstorms roll through regularly and can send a spike through the power line before the utility's equipment has time to respond.
The installation goes directly at the panel and covers the full load: appliances, HVAC circuits, lighting, electronics. It does not replace the need for point-of-use protection on sensitive equipment, but it handles the first and largest layer of protection. We make the fix and leave it tidy.
Electrical work like this comes up more than people expect, especially in homes built before the 1980s. Knob-and-tube wiring was standard for decades and is still in place in a lot of older Lexington-area homes. It was not designed for grounded outlets, and it was not designed for the loads a modern household puts on a circuit. Aluminum wiring, common in homes built in the late 1960s and early 1970s, carries its own set of risks at connections and outlets.
When repairs keep coming back, or when an inspection turns up wiring that is no longer safe to leave in place, a full or partial rewire is often the right answer. We assess what is there, explain what needs to go, and handle the work in a way that does not tear up your home any more than the job requires. We protect your floors and finishes while we work.
Rewiring also comes up when homeowners are adding an EV charger. A dedicated circuit for a Level 2 charger is a straightforward install in a newer home. In an older home with a 100-amp panel and outdated wiring, it often means addressing the panel and the circuit together. We scope that on the call so you know what is involved before anything is scheduled.
If you've never hired an electrician before, the first question is usually about cost. The honest answer is that price depends on the job, and the job has to be scoped before a number means anything. What we can tell you is that the price is discussed on the call, the scope is confirmed before anything is scheduled, and you get a clear explanation of what the work involves and what it covers.
Common questions we get: what does a panel upgrade cost, what does rewiring a room run, how much is an EV charger circuit, what does a generator hookup involve, what does a ceiling fan installation cost when there is no existing wiring. These are all questions we can answer on the phone once we know what the job actually requires.
We answer when you call. We explain the work. We leave it safe.
Reach out and describe what the breaker is doing.
We cover Lexington, SC and the towns and communities throughout Lexington County, including:
If you are in the area and need electrical work scheduled, call and we will confirm coverage at your address.
Yes. We work with homeowners, landlords, property managers, and small business owners throughout Lexington and the surrounding county. The scope of the work varies, but the process is the same: the job is described on the call, priced before anything is scheduled, and handled from there.
A typical visit covers whatever the call is about, whether that is a tripping breaker, a dead outlet, flickering lights, a panel concern, or a new circuit that needs to be run. We test the circuit, check the panel, and trace the problem to its source before any work begins. If the job turns out to involve more than the original symptom, we explain that before the scope changes.
Yes, and older properties in Lexington County come up regularly. Homes built before the 1980s often have wiring that was not designed for today's electrical loads, and panels that were sized for a fraction of what a modern household draws. We assess what is in place, explain what needs attention, and handle the work accordingly.
The cost depends on what the job involves, and the job has to be scoped before a number means anything. When you call, we go through what the work requires and give you a price before anything is scheduled. That applies to everything from a single outlet replacement to a full panel upgrade or rewire.
The scope and the price are settled on the call before anyone is booked. If the work turns out to involve something that was not visible or described during that first conversation, we explain what changed and what it means for the cost before proceeding. You are not committed to anything that was not agreed to upfront.
We cover Lexington and the communities throughout Lexington County, including Cayce, West Columbia, Irmo, Chapin, Batesburg-Leesville, Pelion, Gilbert, and Swansea. If you are outside Lexington but still in the area, call and we will confirm coverage for your address.
The price covers the work that was scoped on the call, including the diagnosis, the repair or installation, and leaving the space in good order when the job is done. We walk through what the visit covers during that first conversation so there are no gaps between what you expect and what happens.
We are available every day from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM, which gives more scheduling flexibility than a standard weekday-only window. When you call, we go through what is available and confirm a time that works before anything is booked.
Yes. Landlords and property managers call us for panel work, outlet and lighting repairs, code violation corrections, and pre-tenancy inspections. We document what we find and explain what the work involves, which makes it straightforward to act on what needs attention.
Yes. Commercial calls come in for panel upgrades, dedicated circuits for equipment, lighting work, troubleshooting, and wiring for new buildouts. We take short-notice commercial calls when the schedule allows, because a wiring fault in a commercial space is not something most operations can leave unaddressed.
Yes. Additions, basement finishes, and renovations all require wiring that meets current code, and we handle that work as part of the overall project. The scope is confirmed on the call, including whether a permit is needed and what the inspection will cover.
Lead time depends on the job and the current schedule. Straightforward repairs and installations can often be scheduled within a short window. Larger jobs like a panel upgrade or a rewire may need more lead time to coordinate properly. Call and we will tell you what is available.
From a single GFCI outlet to a whole-home rewire, the first step is the same: call and describe what you are dealing with. We are available every day from 9 AM to 8:30 PM. Quick to arrive. Careful with your home. Clean when we leave.
Call (839) 269-9878 to get a quote.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical services we handle in Lexington and across Lexington County. Each row covers what the service involves, who it fits best, and one practical detail worth knowing before you call. If a situation is not listed exactly, call us and we will scope it on the phone.
| Electrical Service | What's Included | Best For | What to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting |
| Any homeowner or business owner dealing with an unexplained electrical symptom | The fault is identified and explained before the repair begins, so you know exactly what is wrong and what fixing it involves. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections |
| Buyers, sellers, landlords, and property managers who need a clear picture of a property's electrical condition before a transaction or tenancy | We document what we find and explain what any needed work involves, so you go into a purchase or a lease with accurate information rather than guesses. |
| Lighting Installation |
| Homeowners upgrading interior lighting or adding exterior lighting for security or curb appeal | Where a new lighting load needs its own circuit, we run it properly rather than adding to an existing one that is already carrying a full load. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation |
| Rooms with no existing fixture or switch that need a fan added from scratch | Installing a ceiling fan in a room with no existing fixture requires running a new circuit and a switch leg, not just swapping hardware. We scope that on the call. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection |
| Lexington homeowners in an area with frequent summer lightning activity who want panel-level protection across every circuit | A single strike nearby can send a surge through the grid that damages appliances and the wiring feeding circuits throughout the home. A panel-mounted protector catches it before it reaches any circuit. |
| Backup Generator Installation |
| Lexington County homeowners who lose power during summer thunderstorms or winter ice storms and want a reliable hookup ready before the next one | The transfer switch isolates the home from the utility line during generator operation. That step is not optional. We handle the wiring and switching. The generator unit is a separate purchase. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair |
| Homes or businesses where a circuit keeps going out or a breaker refuses to hold | A breaker that trips repeatedly under normal load often points to a wiring issue upstream, not just the breaker itself. We trace the cause before replacing parts. |
| Electrical Panel & Service UpgradesMost Popular |
| Older Lexington homes adding appliances, EV chargers, or generator capacity to an undersized panel | Many homes in Lexington County still carry 100-amp service. A panel upgrade involves a load calculation, service-entrance coordination, and wiring the new panel to current code standards. |
| Wiring for Additions & Remodels |
| Homeowners finishing a basement, adding a bathroom, or building an addition who need the electrical work done to pass inspection | Permit requirements vary by project type and location within Lexington County. We confirm what applies at your address before the work is scoped. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits |
| Homeowners adding a high-draw appliance that should not share a circuit with other devices | A dedicated circuit sized correctly to the appliance protects both the equipment and the wiring feeding it. We confirm the right breaker size before the circuit is run. |
| EV Charger Installation |
| Homeowners adding a Level 2 charger and wanting the electrical side handled correctly from the panel out | If the panel is already close to capacity, that conversation happens before the circuit is run. A panel upgrade may be part of the same scope. |
| Wiring & Rewiring |
| Older Lexington homes with wiring that was never updated or that fails a pre-purchase inspection | Aluminum wiring and knob-and-tube systems are common in older Lexington County homes. Both can be corrected or replaced, and we explain the scope before any work starts. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation |
| Homeowners adding outlets to under-served rooms or updating older receptacles to current code | GFCI protection is required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas. Many older Lexington County homes were wired before these requirements existed. |
Call (839) 269-9878 to get a quote on any of the services above. We are available every day from 9:00 AM to 8:30 PM and will scope the work on the call before anything is scheduled.
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