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Residential Electrician Ann Arbor, MI
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3D Electric is a family-owned Residential Electrician Ann Arbor, MI crew that wires kitchens, basements, rentals and older city houses in Ann Arbor, Pittsfield Township and Scio Township. We drive over from our shop in Belleville, and every quote is free and written down before work starts. This page on Residential Electrician Ann Arbor, MI work explains the home projects we see most around town and how a visit goes.
We are licensed and insured, and our crew runs from master electricians to apprentices. For every electrical service we offer in town, start at our Ann Arbor electrician page. For local background, utilities and nearby towns, see the 3D Electric Ann Arbor overview.
Lectro's tip
Snap a photo of your open panel and its label before you call. It tells us the brand and size before we ever leave the shop!
Home electrical projects we handle in Ann Arbor
Most calls from Ann Arbor homeowners fit one of the rows below. Each links to a local page with the full details.
Project | What it usually involves |
|---|---|
Swapping a fuse box or a full panel for one with open spaces | |
A bigger meter base, mast and main for heat pumps, chargers or an addition | |
Can lights, island pendants, fans and exterior fixtures | |
A dedicated 240-volt circuit from the panel to the garage | |
Tripping breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights and warm devices |
Small items fit into the same visit: a GFCI outlet by the sink, a new switch at the back door, or a hardwired smoke alarm. Write them all down before we come so one trip covers the whole list.
Kitchens, basements and additions
Remodels drive a large share of our residential work. A new kitchen often wants separate circuits for the range, dishwasher, disposal, microwave and island outlets. That can fill a panel that seemed roomy last year.
Township subdivisions
Many houses in Pittsfield and Scio townships have full basements waiting to be finished. A basement plan usually covers recessed lights, outlets on every wall, a bath fan and sometimes a subpanel. We plan the load for the whole project at once, so the last room has circuits to spare.
Call while the walls are open
An outlet or a network cable costs the least to add at framing, before insulation and drywall go up. Bring us in when the studs are bare and we can pull every wire in one pass.
Heat pumps and induction ranges
More homeowners are swapping gas appliances for electric ones. A heat pump or an induction range each needs a large 240-volt circuit. Before you buy, we check whether your panel and service can carry the new load alongside everything else.
Rental houses and homes split into apartments
Ann Arbor has a large stock of rental houses, many of them close to the University of Michigan campus. The city runs a rental housing inspection program, and an inspection report can list electrical items to correct. Send us the report before the visit, and we will look at each item, explain it and quote the repairs.
Houses converted to apartments may carry more than one meter and more than one panel. Tell us how the building is laid out when you call. Work goes faster between leases, when every room is empty and open.
Older houses near downtown and the Old West Side
The Old West Side has been on the National Register since 1972, and city ordinances protect its look. Interior wiring is usually up to you, but anything visible from the street can face extra review. Ask the city before you change an exterior fixture or move a meter.
Plaster walls and old circuits
Many older houses still have plaster and lath walls. Fishing new wire through plaster takes more care than drywall, and we plan the path to leave as few patches as possible. Two-prong outlets do not always mean a full rewire. Some circuits can get ground-fault protection or a new ground run, and our testing shows which ones need it.
How an Ann Arbor home visit works
Call or send the form. Give the address, city or township, and your list of projects.
Walk-through. We look at the panel, the rooms involved and the path for new wire.
Written estimate. A detailed price in advance, with no hidden charges.
Permit. City addresses file through the STREAM system with Build, Rent, Inspect. Pittsfield and Scio townships run their own offices.
Work and inspection. Floors are covered, work areas are contained, and we clean up before we leave.
Permit rules change, so confirm current requirements for your address. We file the permit and meet the inspector as part of the job.
What sets the price, and how to get a quote
The size of the list moves the price most. After that come panel space, wall type, the distance from the panel and any permit fees. Financing is available for larger projects.
If you also want backup power, our Ann Arbor generator installation page covers standby units, which often share a panel visit with home wiring. For how residential jobs work across our whole service area, read the residential electrical services overview. When you are ready, use the Ann Arbor quote request form or our main contact page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Usually, yes. We fish wire through existing cavities and from the basement or attic where we can. Plaster takes more care than drywall, and small patches are sometimes needed. We show you the plan before we start.
Yes. Send the city inspection report if you have one, and describe how many units, meters and panels the building has. We explain each item and quote the repairs before any work starts.
Each township runs its own permit office, separate from the City of Ann Arbor. We file with the right office for your parcel. Confirm current requirements for your address before work begins.
It depends on your service size and how full the panel is. We add up your loads at the visit. Some homes fit both on the existing service, and others need a service upgrade first.
A written list of every project, even small ones, and a photo of the open panel with its label. Note any outlets that are dead, loose or warm.
Office hours are Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm. 24-hour emergency service available. If you smell burning or see scorch marks, turn off that breaker if it is safe and call (734) 697-8477.