Kitchen, bath, basement, and whole-home renovation electrical. We coordinate with your GC or work directly with you. Permits handled, lifetime warranty.
The biggest electrical mistake in an Asheville remodel isn't the wiring — it's the load math. Kitchen renovations almost always add an induction range (50A), a beverage fridge, a microwave drawer, dishwasher, and disposal. Bath remodels add heated floors, towel warmers, and high-wattage hair tools. By themselves, none of these are unusual. Together, on a 1990s 100-amp panel, they tip the home into "all the breakers trip when the hairdryer and toaster run together."
So the first thing we do on any remodel call is the load calculation. Before we talk fixtures or smart switches or where the recessed cans go, we figure out whether your existing panel can carry the new loads. Many Asheville remodels — especially in pre-2000 homes — need a panel upgrade as part of the project.
Below: a room-by-room view of what to expect, and how we coordinate with your GC (or work directly with you).
Common loads: 50A induction range, 20A dishwasher, 20A disposal, 20A microwave, 15A undercabinet, 20A coffee/toaster outlet, 20A refrigerator.
Watch out: code requires two 20A small-appliance circuits at the counter (separate from the dishwasher and disposal). Many older Asheville kitchens have everything on one circuit. Modern kitchens need 5-7 circuits minimum.
Common loads: 20A GFCI vanity, 15A lighting, 20A heated floor, 20A exhaust fan, 30A tankless if going gas-to-electric.
Watch out: heated floors aren't standard but homeowners ask for them after seeing them in a friend's reno. The floor heat alone can be 1,500-2,500W in a primary bath. Plan accordingly.
Common loads: 20A general lighting, 20A entertainment wall, 15A bedrooms (egress required), 20A dehumidifier, 20A sump pump.
Watch out: Asheville basements are humid. Build in a dehumidifier circuit. Egress windows are code-required for any room used as a sleeping space.
Common loads: full subset of a small home — kitchenette, bath, HVAC, lighting, dedicated circuits.
Watch out: additions over 400 sqft typically need a sub-panel rather than running all circuits back to the main panel. Saves wire, simplifies inspection, makes future work cleaner.
Earlier than most homeowners think. Once you have a rough scope (kitchen redo, bath addition, basement finish), call us. We can spec the electrical needs, identify whether the panel can support new loads, and coordinate with your GC. Calling after demo means we work around finished surfaces; calling at scope means we get clean access while walls are open.
Yes — we sub for several Asheville GCs and we also work directly with homeowners. If you have a GC, we coordinate with them on scope, scheduling, and inspection. If you're owner-driving the project, we work directly with you.
Often, yes — kitchen remodels typically add an induction range, dishwasher, microwave, and possibly a beverage fridge. Bath remodels add heated floors and high-wattage hair tools. We do a load calculation upfront and tell you whether the existing panel can handle the new loads.
Yes. Buncombe County requires electrical permits for any remodel work. We pull the permit, schedule inspection, and document the pass. Permit fee is in the quote.
We wire smart switches, dimmers, thermostats, and doorbells. We don't configure the smart-home software (that's your installer or you), but we make sure the wiring supports the device you bought.
We answer the phone Monday through Friday, 8am to 7pm.
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