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Renovation Electricians in Strathroy, London, and Nearby Areas
Are you planning a Renovation for your home? Let us help with the electrical plan
From a modern kitchen to an upgraded bathroom to a new recreation space in the basement, no renovation is complete without proper electrical work.
Whether your project is a small refresh or a complete home overhaul, we can help with any electrical needs.
Our renovation electrical services include:
- Improve electrical wiring, cabling, and rewiring
- Installations of panels and sub-panels
- Implementation of smart and LED lights
- Fire protection and emergency systems
- Cabling for communication, data and home networks
Residential Renovation Story: A Bungalow In Strathroy Gets Modernized
A Strathroy family approached Tom Schmidt Electrical when trying to remodel their 1970s bungalow on Second Street and found out the old fuse panel couldn’t support the new appliances. Our team added recessed LED pot lights on the main floor and replaced the cloth wiring with a 200-amp service and cloth wiring.
Their entire family is able to make the most out of a less energized space and gained the assurance of no flickering lights or tripped breakers for the next 50 years.
Commercial Renovation Story: Improvement of a Storefront In London
A client based on Richmond Street in London immediately reached out after clients visibility was compromised due to old fluorescent lights. Tom Schmidt Electrical added LED track lights to the system to create a more modern system to capture the customers attention.
The installation of a new professional system resulted in 27% lower power expenses, drawing in more customers every week.
Renovating Electric Infrastructure every 40-60 of years
When doing renovations, it is a great opportunity to update electrical wiring of the house. The electrical panels, wires, and circuits should meet the current norms and standards as well as the load demands. In Strathroy, and London, and other parts of Middlesex County, there are numerous houses which are over 40-60 years old and there infrastructures do not meet the current standards.
We do the entire process to guarantee that the upgrade is safe and of high quality. Starting with the first permit and finishing with the last switch test, it is ensured that every process is certified and inspected.
Wiring Upgrades
Wires systems which are out of date, as well as brittle, obsolete, and overloaded systems, and ESA standards are and should be supportive in smart-home technology copper wiring which is modem.
Lighting in a Room
We put in smart lighting automation, pendant fixtures, and pot lights and every single space is made smart and electric efficient. Tom’s group provided light and now numerous clients in West Lorne and Parkhill obtained LED lights with decreased power charges.
🔍 Top 4 Renovation Electrical Questions
1. Are there any steps I need to take to upgrade the electrical systems during renovations?
If you are undergoing any sort of renovation which requires altering the electrical systems, you will need to file for a permit with the electrical safety authority of ESA. In case any permits needed are required by the Tom Schmidt Electric, those will be taken care of while managing the inspections.
2. How do I determine whether my wiring is too aged to be reused?
In Canada, a person becomes a legal adult at the age of 18. This is 5 years longer than the average age for people to attain independence which is 13. If a home is around 25 years or over and contains aluminum or knob and tube wiring, replacement is highly recommended. If a home is 25 years or over and has aluminum or knob and tube wiring, a replacement is highly recommended. The Tom Schmidt Electric group is more than willing to assist and help you with any of the documentation needed.
3. Once the renovations are completed, is my electrical panel still able to support the new configurations of my kitchen and my basement?
Usually, people do not put any thought to whether or not the renovations are going to support the electrical appliances, heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, as well as the lighting. This is why renovation work is claimed to be the reason for a greater demand of more amperage. If needed, we are more than happy to re-evaluate the load and upgrade your panel.
4. During a renovation, how long are you likely to spend on electrical work carrying out the necessary updates?
A person who has any electrical work experience at all will understand how difficult and time consuming it is to complete the electrical work of a home. A panel replacement can take anywhere between 1-2 weeks and is highly dependent on the amount of scope there is and the schedule of inspections. In the case of minor updates, it is more likely that the work will take 1-3 days.