Shively Electrical Company handles residential and commercial electrical work throughout Shively and Jefferson County, Kentucky. Whether you need a dead outlet traced, a breaker panel replaced, or a full lighting overhaul for a commercial space, we take on the everyday jobs and the bigger ones.
Call (502) 826-9879 to get a quote and get the visit scheduled.
Residential wiring. Commercial wiring. One number for both.
We work with homeowners, landlords, property managers, and business owners across the area. If you need a circuit added, a fuse box replaced, or a safety inspection before a home sale, we handle it. The scope of the job is confirmed on the call, and the price is settled before anything is booked.
Dealing with a tripping breaker or a dead outlet? Those problems tend to show up without warning, and they rarely fix themselves. Flickering lights, outlets that stopped working, breakers that won't hold, burning smells near a panel or receptacle, outlet covers that feel warm to the touch, sparking when you plug something in, or a section of the house that lost power entirely, these are all signs that something in the wiring needs attention.
A diagnostic visit starts at the symptom and works backward. We check the circuit, the breaker, the wiring connections, and the outlet or fixture itself to find where the fault is. If a GFCI outlet has tripped upstream and is killing power to a whole room, we find it. If an AFCI breaker is tripping because of arcing in the wiring, we trace it. The fault is explained before any work begins, so you know exactly what is happening and what it will take to correct it.
We'll trace it, fix it, and test it before we leave.
Older panels were built for older electrical loads. A home running on a 60-amp or 100-amp service, or on a fuse box that hasn't been touched in decades, often can't keep up with the demands of modern appliances, HVAC systems, and home electronics. Breakers that trip repeatedly, fuses that blow without explanation, or a panel that runs warm are all signs the service needs a closer look.
We handle breaker panel upgrades, 200-amp service upgrades, main panel replacements, fuse box replacements, and subpanel installation. A load calculation tells us what the home or building actually needs, and we size the new panel accordingly. We take pride in the electrical work we leave behind, and that means code-compliant wiring on every panel job, from the service entrance down to the individual breakers.
Reach out and we'll start at the panel.
Most electrical calls fall into a handful of categories: something stopped working, something needs to be added, or something needs to be upgraded. We cover all of it, for homeowners and commercial customers alike. Here is a breakdown of the work we do most often.
We install standard outlets, GFCI outlets, AFCI outlets, USB outlets, dimmer switches, and smart switches. If you need a 240-volt outlet for a dryer, a range, or another high-draw appliance, we run the circuit and install the receptacle. Older homes in Shively often have two-prong outlets that need to be updated to three-prong grounded receptacles, and we handle that conversion as well.
We install recessed lighting, LED fixtures, under-cabinet lighting, outdoor and security lighting, motion sensor lights, landscape lighting, and standard light fixture replacements. If the junction box needs to be relocated or a new circuit is required to support the layout, we take care of that as part of the job.
Ceiling fan installation is straightforward when a box and a switch leg are already in place. When they are not, we add what is needed. We handle new installs, replacements, and fans with or without a light kit. If you want a separate switch for the fan and the light, we wire it that way from the start.
Refrigerators, dryers, ranges, dishwashers, and other high-draw appliances should each run on their own dedicated circuit. We install those circuits and the correct outlet for each application, including 220-volt and 240-volt receptacles. We also wire bathroom exhaust fans, whole-house fans, and similar add-circuit work where a new run is needed.
A safety inspection covers the panel, the wiring, the outlets, the grounding, and the visible connections throughout the home. Pre-purchase inspections are common in Shively, where a lot of the housing stock dates back several decades. An inspection before a sale or purchase tells you what is there, what is working correctly, and what needs attention before it becomes a problem.
Jefferson County's four-season climate puts real demand on a home's electrical system, and the area's severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and occasional ice storms make certain upgrades more than just convenient. These three services come up regularly in Shively for good reason.
Many homes in Shively were built when 60-amp or 100-amp service was the standard. That capacity doesn't support an EV charger, a modern appliance load, or the arc-fault and ground-fault breakers that current code requires. A panel upgrade replaces the old equipment with a properly sized service, adds capacity for what the home needs now, and positions the electrical system for whatever comes next.
When a severe storm knocks out power in Jefferson County, the outage can last hours or days. A standby generator connected through a transfer switch keeps the panel fed when the grid goes down. We handle the generator wiring, the transfer switch installation, and the connection to the home panel. The hookup is done to code, and the transfer switch is sized to match the generator and the loads it will carry.
A power strip with a built-in surge protector handles one outlet. Whole-home surge protection is installed at the panel and covers every circuit in the house. When a lightning strike or a utility surge sends a voltage spike through the line, the panel-mounted device absorbs it before it reaches your appliances, electronics, and HVAC equipment. In a climate where summer storms are routine, that protection is worth having in place.
Property managers and business owners in Shively and across Jefferson County call us for the same range of work we do on the residential side, scaled to a commercial setting. We handle commercial electrical repair, service panel upgrades for commercial properties, lighting installation, dedicated circuit work, and code-compliant wiring for offices, retail spaces, and light industrial buildings. We deliver electrical service scheduled without the runaround, and the scope and price are confirmed before any work begins.
Here's what most people get wrong about their wiring: age alone doesn't make it dangerous, but age combined with the wrong materials or a history of amateur repairs often does. Knob-and-tube wiring, aluminum branch circuit wiring, and older cloth-wrapped conductors all create situations where a rewiring conversation is worth having.
A full home rewire replaces the branch circuit wiring from the panel outward. A partial rewire addresses a specific area, a single room, or a problem section of the home. Either way, the process includes checking grounding and bonding, confirming the service entrance is adequate for the new wiring, and leaving the home with a system that matches current standards. We also handle aluminum wiring replacement, which is a common issue in Shively homes built during a particular stretch of the 1960s and 1970s.
Call now and we'll get the power back where it belongs.
A Level 2 home charging station runs on a 240-volt dedicated circuit and charges significantly faster than a standard wall outlet. We install Level 2 EV chargers and home charging stations for all vehicle types, including Tesla chargers and units compatible with the J1772 standard now shared across most manufacturers.
The price of an EV charger installation depends on how far the circuit needs to run from the panel, whether the panel has capacity for the additional load, and what type of charger is being installed. We take pride in the electrical work we leave behind, and that starts with sizing the circuit correctly for the charger and the vehicle it will serve. The rate is confirmed on the call before the visit is scheduled.
One call is enough to get the visit booked.
Wiring is easier to deal with when somebody explains it plainly, and pricing is no different. What a job costs depends on what the job involves. A panel upgrade, a whole-home rewire, and a single outlet installation are three very different scopes of work, and the price reflects that.
When you call, we go over what you need, what the job involves, and what the rate is before anything is scheduled. Panel upgrades are priced based on the service size and what the existing equipment requires. Rewiring is scoped by the area covered and the condition of what is already there. EV charger installation pricing depends on the circuit run and the panel's current capacity. Ceiling fan and outlet work is generally straightforward to price on the call.
Book the visit. Know the scope. Know the price before it starts.
We'll trace it, fix it, and test it before we leave is what we aim for on every job, and that starts with a clear conversation before the work begins.
This is a local operation, and every customer matters. We work throughout Shively and Jefferson County, and we regularly take jobs in the communities nearby.
Areas we serve include:
If you are in or near Shively and need electrical work done, call and we will confirm we cover your address.
We cover the full range of residential and commercial electrical work, including breaker panel upgrades, outlet and switch installation, lighting, ceiling fans, dedicated circuits, EV charger installation, backup generator hookups, whole-home surge protection, and electrical safety inspections. We also handle wiring and rewiring for older homes in Jefferson County that may have knob-and-tube or aluminum branch wiring.
If you are not sure whether your job fits, call (502) 826-9879 and describe what you are seeing.
Yes. We take on electrical work for small businesses, retail spaces, offices, rental properties, and multi-unit buildings throughout Shively and Jefferson County. Commercial scope includes panel upgrades, dedicated circuit installation, lighting work, and code-compliant wiring for tenant improvements. The process is the same as on the residential side: the scope and price are confirmed before the visit is scheduled.
Call (502) 826-9879 and describe what you need.
We go over the scope on the call, give you a price before anything is booked, and confirm what the visit covers. There is no need to schedule a separate estimate visit for most jobs.
We are available every day from 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM. That window covers early-morning calls before a workday starts and evening calls after you get home. Ask what the schedule allows when you call and we will tell you what is open.
We take short-notice work when the schedule allows. Active electrical faults, partial power loss, and other urgent situations are handled within our daily hours of 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Call (502) 826-9879 and ask what is available.
Clear access to the main panel and to any outlets, switches, or fixtures involved in the work. If the job is in a finished space, move furniture or stored items away from the work area. You do not need to turn off any breakers in advance. We handle that as part of the visit.
For most jobs, yes. Someone who can describe the problem, point out the affected areas, and confirm the work when it is done should be on site. If you are a property manager scheduling work at a tenant-occupied unit, let us know when you call and we will work out the access details.
We ask about the symptoms or the work you need, scope the job on the call, and give you a price before anything is scheduled. You are told what the visit covers and what it costs. If the scope changes once we are on site, the price is confirmed again before the additional work starts.
The price depends on what the job involves, not on the square footage of the home. A panel upgrade is priced based on the service size and what the existing equipment requires. Outlet and lighting work is generally straightforward to price on the call. We go over the specifics when you call so you know the rate before anything is booked.
The price given on the call reflects what the job covers as described. If we get on site and find that the scope is different from what was discussed, we explain why before proceeding and confirm the revised price with you. Nothing additional is started without that conversation.
We serve Shively as our primary area and take calls throughout Jefferson County, including Louisville, Pleasure Ridge Park, Valley Station, Fairdale, Jeffersontown, St. Matthews, Okolona, and Lyndon.
Call (502) 826-9879 and we will confirm whether we cover your address and what the visit involves.
A breaker that trips repeatedly under normal load is telling you something about the circuit it protects. Resetting it without finding the cause puts the wiring and connected devices at risk. Call us and we will trace the fault, identify what is overloading or damaging the circuit, and correct it before the breaker trips again.
Shively Electrical Company handles electrical repair, installation, panel work, rewiring, EV charger installation, and everything in between, for homes and businesses throughout Shively and Jefferson County.
Call (502) 826-9879 to get a quote. We are available every day from 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
Panel upgraded. Circuits balanced. Home powered safely.
Reach out and we'll start at the panel.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical work we handle for homes and businesses in Shively and across Jefferson County. Each row covers what the service involves, who it fits best, and a practical note worth knowing before you call. If a job spans more than one category, we scope it as a single visit and confirm the price before anything starts.
| Electrical Service | What It Covers | Ideal For | Things to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | Dead outlets and partial power loss, Flickering or dimming lights, Sparking or warm receptacles, GFCI and AFCI fault tracing | Any home or business with an active electrical fault | A warm cover plate or burning smell near a switch is a reason to call right away, not something to put off. |
| Electrical Panel & Service UpgradesMost Popular | 100-amp to 200-amp service upgrades, Fuse box replacement, Subpanel installation, Load calculation and grounding | Homes adding major appliances, EV chargers, or running on outdated service | Panel upgrades are permit-required work. We handle the permit process as part of the job so the installation is inspected to current code. |
| Older-Home Rewiring | Knob-and-tube assessment and replacement, Aluminum branch circuit remediation, Partial or full rewire scoping, Grounding and bonding updates | Homes with pre-1970s wiring, insurance requirements, or a failed pre-sale inspection | Whether a full rewire or targeted remediation makes more sense depends on the condition of the existing wiring and how much of the home is accessible. We assess and explain before recommending any scope. |
| Lighting Installation | Recessed LED and under-cabinet lighting, Pendant and fixture replacement, Dimmer-compatible upgrades, Security and motion sensor lighting | Homeowners remodeling a kitchen, living room, or home office | Dimmer switches require compatible fixtures and wiring. We confirm compatibility before installation so the finished result works as intended. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | Fan and light kit installation, Box reinforcement for fan weight, Separate switch wiring for fan and light, Fan replacement on existing circuits | Any room where the existing box was not built to support a fan | A standard ceiling box is not rated to hold a ceiling fan. If the box needs to be replaced or reinforced, we handle that as part of the same visit. |
| Backup Generator Installation | Transfer switch installation, Panel tie-in for generator feed, Portable and standby generator hookup, Utility isolation and safety wiring | Homes and businesses in Jefferson County that lose power during ice storms or severe weather | A transfer switch keeps the generator isolated from the utility line. That isolation is required for safety and for compliance with utility rules. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI and AFCI outlet installation, Dedicated appliance outlets, Dimmer and three-way switch replacement, USB outlet upgrades | Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and any room needing additional or upgraded receptacles | GFCI protection is required by code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and all exterior locations. We install to what the current code requires, not just what was there before. |
| EV Charger Installation | Level 2 charger circuit installation, 240-volt outlet for EV charging, Panel capacity check before install, Garage wiring for charger placement | Homeowners adding an electric vehicle and needing a proper charging circuit | A Level 2 charger requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit. We check panel capacity first so the installation does not overload existing service. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | New circuit runs from the panel, Renovation and addition wiring, Garage, shed, and workshop circuits, Wire gauge and box fill to code | Remodels, additions, and any space that needs circuits run from scratch | Running new circuits through finished walls takes longer than open-stud work. We factor access into the scope on the call so the estimate reflects the actual job. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | 240-volt dryer and range outlets, Refrigerator and dishwasher circuits, Washer and HVAC supply circuits, Circuit sizing to appliance load | Any major appliance that draws enough current to warrant its own circuit | Sharing a circuit between a large appliance and other loads is a common cause of nuisance tripping. A dedicated circuit eliminates that problem at the source. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | Panel-mounted surge protector installation, Service entrance surge suppression, Protection for sensitive electronics and appliances, Single-visit installation, no rewiring needed | Any home in an area with frequent lightning or utility voltage events | A power strip suppressor handles small spikes but cannot absorb a surge that enters through the service entrance. A panel-mounted device intercepts it before it reaches the house wiring. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | Breaker that won't hold a reset, Fuse box assessment, Double-tapped breaker correction, Circuit continuity testing | Older homes still on fuse service or panels with repeated tripping | A breaker that trips under normal load is signaling an underlying fault. Resetting it repeatedly without tracing the cause can worsen the problem. |
Call us at (502) 826-9879 and we will go over what the job involves, what it costs, and when we can get it scheduled.
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