When something goes wrong with the wiring in your home, the first question is usually whether the fix is straightforward or whether somebody is going to tell you the whole panel needs to come out. Getting a second opinion on a large electrical job is a reasonable thing to do, and it starts with a phone call. We work with homeowners and property owners across Commerce Township, and we scope every job honestly before any work is scheduled.
Commerce Township is a community of single-family homes, and the electrical needs that come out of it reflect that. Older homes with wiring that has not been touched in decades, newer builds adding circuits for EV chargers or backup generators, and everything in between. Whatever the situation, we explain what the job actually involves before we start, and we do not expand the scope beyond what the problem requires.
A price is not a guess, and it is not a flat number pulled from a list. When you call, we talk through what is going on, and the rate is based on what the job actually involves. That conversation happens before anything is scheduled.
What moves a quote is the fault itself, what has to be opened up to reach it, and whether the existing circuit or panel can carry what is being added. A new outlet on a circuit that already has room is a different job than a new outlet that requires a dedicated circuit and a panel slot to support it. A repair that turns out to involve a loose connection behind the device is a different job than one that traces back to a failing breaker or a wiring fault in the wall.
If the scope changes once we are on-site, we explain why before the work continues. You get a clear rate on the call, and if the job turns out to be more involved than the initial description suggested, that conversation happens before the bill does.
Call (947) 999-8795 and ask what the job you are describing is likely to involve.
Not every electrical job requires shutting down the whole house. Most outlet repairs, switch replacements, and fixture installations only need the one circuit isolated. The breaker for that circuit comes off, the rest of the house stays live, and the work proceeds without interrupting everything else.
Jobs that touch the panel itself, or that involve the service entrance or meter, require a full shutdown. A panel upgrade, a service entrance replacement, or adding a subpanel all fall into that category. For those jobs, we plan the outage window around what the property needs. A household with someone working from home gets a heads-up on timing. A business that has to stay open during the day can often schedule panel work for an off-hours window. We confirm the plan on the call before the visit is booked.
The outage for most panel work is measured in hours, not days. The exact window depends on what the job involves, and we walk through that when the scope is confirmed.
A panel where half the breakers are unlabeled, or labeled wrong, is not just an inconvenience. It slows down every future repair and makes it harder to isolate a circuit safely. We go through the panel systematically, confirm which breaker controls which circuit, and label everything correctly. For older homes in Commerce Township where the panel has been added to over the years without documentation, this is often the first step before any other work is done.
Battery-operated detectors are common, but hardwired alarms with battery backup are what current code requires in most residential installations. They run off a dedicated circuit and communicate with each other so that if one triggers, they all sound. We install interconnected hardwired detectors in the locations code specifies and confirm the circuit is set up correctly before we leave.
Knob-and-tube wiring shows up in older homes across this part of Oakland County, and it presents a specific set of concerns. The wiring itself lacks a ground conductor, which means GFCI and AFCI protection cannot function the way it is supposed to. Insulation added around it over the years can trap heat. We evaluate what is in place, explain what the replacement involves, and handle the rewiring in full or in sections depending on what the home needs.
An inspection goes through the panel, the branch circuits, the grounding and bonding, and the visible wiring to identify anything that does not meet current standards. The findings are explained clearly before any work is discussed. Inspections come up most often before a home purchase, before a sale, or when a landlord wants a documented picture of the system's condition. We service this area, and its neighborhoods each have their own wiring.
Grounding and bonding are what keep the electrical system safe when something goes wrong. A ground fault without a proper ground path means the fault current has nowhere controlled to go. Bonding ties the metal components of the system together so they stay at the same potential. In older homes, grounding is often incomplete or missing from certain circuits, and bonding at the panel or at the water service entry sometimes needs correction. We identify what is missing and bring it up to the standard the system requires.
Homes of a certain age carry wiring that reflects the standards of when they were built, not the standards in place today. Aluminum branch circuit wiring, common in homes built during a particular period, requires specific devices and connections to be safe. Standard copper devices on aluminum wiring create a connection point that loosens over time and generates heat. The fix is not always a full rewire. In many cases, the existing aluminum wiring can stay in place with the right devices installed at every outlet, switch, and fixture.
Knob-and-tube wiring is a different situation. It was designed for a lower electrical load than a modern home puts on the system, and it was not designed to be buried in insulation. Where it is still in service, we evaluate it circuit by circuit rather than making a blanket recommendation. Some circuits can be addressed with targeted replacement. Others need to come out entirely. The answer depends on the condition of the wiring and what the home is asking it to carry.
AFCI and GFCI requirements have expanded significantly over the years, and older homes frequently lack both in the locations current code requires. GFCI protection is required at outlets near water, including kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor locations. AFCI protection is required in bedrooms and most living areas. In a home that has not had the electrical system updated, adding arc-fault and ground-fault breakers or devices is often part of any larger repair or inspection visit. We note what is missing and explain what the update involves. People planning work in Commerce Township usually check the full electrical services list first.
The first step is a phone call. We talk through the situation, figure out what the job involves, and confirm the price before the visit is booked. We are available every day from 8 AM to 11 PM, so you are not waiting until the start of the business week to get a real answer. Electrical service scheduled without the runaround is what you get from the first call forward.
For problems that will not keep, short-notice calls are handled based on what the schedule allows. If something is sparking, smelling like burning, or causing a loss of power to part of the house, call and ask what is available. We take those calls seriously.
A tenant who cannot lose power to their workspace for the afternoon needs a different plan than a vacant unit being prepared for a new occupant. We work through the timing on the call so the visit is scheduled at a point that causes the least disruption. Clear communication from the first call to the final test means the tenant or the business owner knows what to expect before we arrive, not after.
We cover Commerce Township and the surrounding Oakland County communities, including Wolverine Lake, Walled Lake, Wixom, Milford, and West Bloomfield Township. Whether the property is inside the township or in one of the neighboring communities, the same electrical work applies: repairs, panel upgrades, new circuits, lighting, generator hookups, EV charger wiring, and everything else on the list.
If you are not sure whether your address falls within our service area, call and we will confirm it on the spot. We do not charge a travel fee based on which community the property is in.
A tenant can call us directly to describe what is happening. In most cases, we coordinate with the property owner or manager before scheduling the visit, since they are the ones authorizing the work.
If you are a tenant dealing with an electrical issue, calling (947) 999-8795 is the right first step and we will work out the logistics from there.
Call us at (947) 999-8795 and we will work out what happened.
If the issue is related to the work we performed, we address it. We do not consider a job finished if the problem it was supposed to solve comes back.
Yes. Detached garages, workshops, and outbuildings that need a new circuit, a subpanel, or a full electrical rough-in are jobs we take on. We run the feed from the main panel, size the subpanel or circuit for what the space needs, and install the outlets, lighting, and any dedicated circuits the work requires.
If the scope changes after we arrive, we explain what we found and what the additional work involves before anything continues. You are not handed a revised bill at the end without a conversation first. The price is confirmed before the work proceeds, whatever the situation turns out to require.
Many workshop tools run on 240 volts and draw more current than a standard circuit can carry. A well-wired workshop usually includes a mix of 20-amp 120-volt circuits and at least one or two 240-volt circuits, plus adequate lighting and a panel or subpanel sized for the total load. We scope the supply based on what the space will actually be used for.
If you have a repair to get looked at, a panel to upgrade, or a circuit to add, the next step is a phone call and nothing more complicated than that. We talk through the job, confirm the price, and get the visit on the calendar.
Call Pontiac Electrical Company at (947) 999-8795. We are available every day from 8 AM to 11 PM.
For every town we reach, see our area list. Also serving: West Bloomfield Township, White Lake Township, Novi.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical work we handle for homes and businesses in Commerce Township and across Oakland County. Each row covers what the service includes, who it fits best, and one practical thing worth knowing before you call. If a job on your list is not here, call and we will tell you exactly what it involves.
| Type of Work | Scope of Work | Best For | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades | 100-amp to 200-amp service upgrade, Fuse box to breaker panel conversion, Load calculation before sizing, Permit and inspection coordination | Commerce Township homeowners adding an EV charger, finishing a basement, or running out of breaker slots | Many Commerce Township homes still have 100-amp service or a fuse box. A 200-amp upgrade clears the way for EV chargers, electric appliances, and modern circuit loads. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | 240-volt circuits for ranges and dryers, 20-amp circuits for dishwashers and microwaves, Correct outlet type for each appliance, Panel capacity check before the run | Homeowners adding a major appliance or replacing one that keeps tripping a shared breaker | Many appliances require a dedicated circuit by code. We confirm the panel has capacity before running the new circuit. |
| Backup Generator Installation | Transfer switch or interlock kit installation, Dedicated circuit to generator connection point, Load review before hookup, Panel work for safe configuration | Oakland County homeowners who lose power during winter storms and need a reliable generator hookup | We handle all wiring and transfer switch work. We do not install or service the generator unit itself, but we handle everything from the panel to the connection point. |
Call (947) 999-8795 and we will go through the details of your job, confirm what the panel can support, and give you a price before anything is scheduled.
(947) 999-8795