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E.L. Electrical Contracting
Licensed Ceiling Fan Installation Chandelier Installation Electrical Code Corrections Electrical Design-Build Electrical Remodeling Electrical Service Upgrades
About E.L. Electrical Contracting
E.L. Electrical Contracting is based at 1203 Centre Road in Auburn Hills and has served residential, commercial and industrial customers in the Metro Detroit area for over 25 years. A full-time master electrician oversees a staff of licensed electricians, and apprentices attend a four-year training program before taking the journeyman exam.
For homeowners, the company handles new home wiring, additions, remodeling and service changes, plus residential electrical design. Its residential list includes ceiling fans, chandeliers, breaker panels, code corrections, hot tubs, recessed, under-cabinet and exterior lighting, lighting controls and surge protection. It also installs and maintains home standby generators, including Briggs & Stratton units running on natural gas or propane.
The company says more than 90% of its business comes from referrals and that it uses up-front pricing on generator work. On Google it is rated 5.0 from 30 reviews.
- Over 25 years in Metro Detroit
- Master electrician oversees licensed staff
- Home standby generator installation and maintenance
- Over 90% of business from referrals
Services
- Ceiling Fan InstallationInstallation and replacement of ceiling fans in homes.
- Chandelier InstallationSafe hanging and wiring of heavy or high chandeliers.
- Electrical Code CorrectionsUpdating home wiring to meet current electrical code requirements.
- Electrical Design-Buildresidential electrical design
- Electrical RemodelingElectrical changes and additions for kitchen, bathroom, basement and other remodeling projects.
- Electrical Service UpgradesUpgrades to a home's incoming electrical service and circuit capacity for modern power demands.
- Generator Maintenancegenerator maintenance
- GeneratorsStandby units & transfer switches
- Home Standby Generator InstallationBriggs & Stratton standby generators
- Hot Tub & Spa Wiringhot tub wiring
- Lightingrecessed, under-cabinet, pendant, track and exterior lighting
- New Construction Electricalnew home wiring and additions
- Panel Upgradescircuit breaker panels
- Whole-Home Surge ProtectionInstallation of surge protective devices to guard home electronics.
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