Frequently Asked Electrical Questions
Straightforward answers about electrical repairs, pricing, inspections, EV chargers, panels, generators, lighting, aluminum wiring, and scheduling with Loftis Lighting & Electrical.
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Electrical Service & Pricing Questions
These are some of the questions customers ask most often before scheduling electrical work in North Myrtle Beach.
Do you offer free electrical estimates?
Yes. We offer a free on-site project estimate for planned work such as bulk outlet and switch replacements, panels, new circuits, lighting upgrades and remodels. Choose “Free On-Site Project Estimate” on our booking page.
Electrical troubleshooting is different because the cause of the problem usually must be diagnosed on site. Our standard electrical troubleshooting and repair minimum is $224, which includes the $89 dispatch charge plus the first hour of troubleshooting or repair labor at $135. After the first hour, labor is billed in 15-minute increments and materials are additional when needed.
Do you charge flat-rate or hourly electrical pricing?
We use the pricing method that fits the work. Many clearly defined installations have published prices or starting prices. Electrical troubleshooting and repair work is normally billed using our dispatch charge and troubleshooting labor rate because the time required depends on the actual fault found.
We prefer a clear job price for defined installations. We confirm the included work and discuss any changes before proceeding. See our pricing guide and what’s included.
Are you a licensed and insured electrician?
Yes. Paul Loftis holds South Carolina Master Electrician License #2858, and Loftis Lighting & Electrical is licensed and insured.
We provide electrical troubleshooting, repair, installation, inspection, upgrades, lighting, EV charging, generator connections, surge protection, and related electrical services.
Do you provide residential and commercial electrical service?
Yes. Loftis Lighting & Electrical performs both residential and commercial electrical work. The exact scope we accept depends on the project, equipment, electrical system, location, permitting requirements, and current scheduling availability.
Can I schedule electrical service online?
Yes. You can view available appointments and schedule service directly through bookloftis.com. You can also call (854) 846-9130.
Do you offer weekend or emergency electrical service?
We handle urgent electrical problems when scheduling and conditions allow. Availability can vary by day, time, storm activity, service area, and the type of electrical problem.
If you have an urgent issue, call (854) 846-9130 or check the online booking calendar for current availability.
What Does Electrical Service Cost?
See the full pricing guide, visit minimums and what’s included.
Some of our common services have published pricing or starting prices. Final pricing depends on the actual electrical system, access, equipment, wiring route, permit requirements, materials, and project scope.
Electrical Repair & Installation Questions
What electrical problems do you troubleshoot?
We troubleshoot problems such as dead outlets, intermittent power, tripping breakers, flickering lights, GFCI problems, circuits that stop working, unusual electrical behavior, damaged devices, wiring faults, and other residential or commercial electrical issues.
Learn more about our electrical repair and troubleshooting service.
Do you work on aluminum wiring in older homes and condos?
Yes. Older properties may contain aluminum branch-circuit wiring, and those systems should be evaluated based on their actual condition, devices, connections, and previous repairs.
Where corrective work is appropriate, accepted repair approaches can include methods such as AlumiConn connections or other suitable repairs depending on the wiring and installation. The correct repair method must be selected for the specific electrical system rather than assuming every aluminum-wired property requires the same solution.
How do I know if my electrical panel should be replaced?
Panel replacement may be worth evaluating if the equipment is damaged, heavily corroded, obsolete, physically deteriorated, undersized for planned loads, repeatedly experiencing breaker or connection problems, or cannot safely accommodate a planned electrical upgrade.
A panel should be evaluated based on the actual equipment and condition rather than its age alone. See our electrical panel upgrade service.
How much does an EV charger installation cost?
Qualifying Level 2 EV charger installations start at $695. That starting price is intended for a straightforward installation with available panel capacity and breaker space, suitable access, and a short wiring route.
Longer wiring runs, difficult routing, panel modifications, load-management equipment, corrective electrical work, specialty equipment, permitting, engineering when required, or other nonstandard conditions can increase the project cost.
See our EV charger installation page for details.
Can you install a generator interlock for a portable generator?
Yes. We install qualifying portable-generator inlet and panel interlock systems that prevent the generator source and normal utility source from being connected to the panel at the same time.
Qualifying 30A packages start at $895, and qualifying 50A packages start at $1,095. Generator size and connected loads still determine what can be operated during an outage.
Learn more about generator interlocks and hookups.
Do I need whole-home surge protection?
A panel-mounted surge protective device can provide another layer of protection for electrical and electronic equipment from certain transient voltage surges.
Surge protection cannot guarantee that every device will survive every electrical event, and it is not the same as a complete lightning-protection system. However, it can be a useful part of an overall electrical protection strategy.
See our whole-home surge protection options.
What is included in the $149 Coastal Electrical Safety Check?
The $149 Coastal Electrical Safety Check focuses on accessible electrical conditions such as the service and panel, visible corrosion or overheating concerns, grounding and bonding observations, selected GFCI/AFCI testing, smoke and CO device observations, visible aluminum-wiring indicators, and recommended next steps.
It is not a destructive inspection, engineering evaluation, guarantee that every concealed defect will be discovered, or a substitute for a real-estate home inspection or governmental code inspection.
More extensive evaluations are available through our electrical inspection service.
Do you install customer-supplied electrical equipment?
In many cases, yes. We can install compatible customer-supplied equipment such as certain light fixtures, ceiling fans, EV chargers, smart devices, and other electrical equipment when the product is appropriate for the application and the existing electrical system supports the installation.
Additional wiring, mounting, repair, adapters, boxes, controls, breakers, permits, or electrical upgrades may be required depending on the equipment and existing conditions.
What Areas Do You Serve?
Loftis Lighting & Electrical is based in North Myrtle Beach and regularly serves North Myrtle Beach, Cherry Grove, Ocean Drive, Little River, the Barefoot area, and nearby northern Grand Strand communities. Service availability outside the immediate area depends on the type and size of the project.
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