Mequon is a city where the housing stock covers a wide range. There are newer builds on larger lots where the panel is modern and the wiring is clean, and there are older homes where the electrical system was put in decades ago and has not been touched since. The work those two situations call for is genuinely different. A newer home may need a circuit added for an EV charger or a Level 2 outlet in the garage. An older home may need grounding and bonding corrections, a fuse box replaced, or knob-and-tube wiring addressed before anything else can happen. West Allis Electrical Company handles both, along with the commercial and rental properties that make up the rest of the calls we get in Ozaukee County.
The mix matters because the right approach depends on what is already in the walls. A service call that looks like a simple outlet repair can turn into a panel conversation once the circuit is traced. We treat your home and its wiring the way we would our own, which means the inspection comes first and the scope gets explained before any work starts. Whether the job is a single outlet or a full service upgrade, the process is the same: find the fault, explain what it involves, confirm the price, and get it done right.
When something goes wrong with the electrical system, the question is usually how quickly it can be addressed and how much disruption the fix will cause. We take calls at any hour, any day of the week, including weekends and holidays. There are no after-hours restrictions and no separate line for urgent situations. You call, someone answers, and the visit gets scheduled from there.
For households where someone works from home, or for a business that cannot shut down a circuit without planning around it, we talk through the timing on the call. The person who answers the phone can tell you what the visit involves. That means you know before anyone arrives which circuits will be affected, how long the work is expected to take, and what the visit will cover. Electrical service scheduled without the runaround is how we approach every call, whether the job is a single tripping breaker or a full panel replacement.
Electrical pricing depends on the scope of the job, and the scope is what gets settled on the call. When you reach out for a quote, you get a rate before anything is scheduled. What moves a price is straightforward: what the fault turns out to be, what has to be opened up to reach it, and whether the existing circuit or panel can carry the change being made.
An outlet replacement in a finished room where the wiring is accessible is a different job from the same replacement in a wall that has to be opened and then patched. A panel upgrade where the service entrance is already the right size is a different job from one where the utility side also needs work. We explain what the inspection turns up and what it means for the scope before continuing, so the price you hear reflects the actual job rather than a guess at it.
Do not hesitate to ask what a quote covers. You get a straight answer on the call, and the price is confirmed before anything is scheduled.
The most common indoor lighting calls involve recessed fixtures in kitchens and living areas, under-cabinet lighting in remodeled kitchens, and ceiling fans where no wiring previously existed. Recessed LED fixtures require a circuit that can carry the load and a box positioned correctly in the ceiling. Under-cabinet lighting needs a clean feed that does not run through a visible conduit. Ceiling fans need a box rated for the weight and movement of the fan, not just a standard light box, and the switch needs to match the fan's control requirements.
Where other electrical work is already being done in a room, adding a fixture or running a circuit at the same time saves the cost of a return visit. We scope that kind of combination work on the call.
Outdoor lighting calls in this area come down to a few consistent needs: motion sensor lights at entry points, post lights along driveways, and weatherproof fixtures on garages and outbuildings. Regional winters are hard on exterior fixtures and connections that are not rated for the conditions, so the materials matter as much as the installation. Arc-fault and ground-fault breaker protection applies to outdoor circuits, and we confirm that protection is in place as part of every exterior lighting job.
Exterior lighting added during a panel upgrade or a service call is worth discussing on the same visit. Running a new circuit while the panel is already open is more efficient than scheduling a separate job. Most of the practical detail sits on the electrical services page.
A full panel replacement or a service-entrance upgrade requires shutting off power to the entire home or building for the duration of the work. That is unavoidable. What is manageable is the timing. We confirm on the call how long the shutdown is expected to run, and we plan the visit around the household's schedule where the job allows. For a business, that conversation happens before anything is booked so the shutdown does not catch anyone off guard.
Most repair and installation work only requires isolating the circuit being touched, not the whole panel. A tripping breaker, a dead outlet, a new fixture, a dedicated circuit for an appliance: all of these involve turning off one breaker while the rest of the home stays live. For someone working from home, that means the rest of the office stays running while the affected circuit is addressed. We keep your home powered and safe, and we tell you exactly which breaker is coming off before we touch it.
Outlets fail, wear out, and in older homes may not meet current code for the location they are in. A kitchen or bathroom outlet that is not GFCI-protected is a code issue as well as a practical one. Replacing a standard outlet with a GFCI model, adding USB outlets where they are actually needed, or swapping a failed switch for a new one are all jobs that get done in a single visit. The circuit gets tested before we leave.
Older homes in Ozaukee County sometimes have circuits that were wired without a proper ground, or where the bonding between the panel, the grounding electrode, and the metallic systems in the home is incomplete. Both matter for safety and for code compliance. We assess the grounding and bonding as part of any inspection and explain what corrections are needed before any work is proposed.
Smart switches and dimmers require a neutral wire at the switch box, which older wiring configurations sometimes do not provide. Before installation, we confirm what the existing wiring supports. Where a neutral is not present, there are compatible devices that work without one, and we explain the options on the call rather than discovering the problem after the visit starts.
A home that was wired for 100 amps and now needs to support an EV charger, electric heating circuits, and modern appliances is a home that needs a service upgrade. The process involves a load calculation, new panel sizing, and coordination with the utility when the service entrance itself is being replaced. We handle that process and explain what it involves before anything is scheduled.
New fixture installation covers pendant lights, recessed lighting, vanity fixtures, and ceiling fans. Each one requires the right box, the right circuit capacity, and in the case of ceiling fans, the right switch configuration. We handle the wiring and the fixture, and the circuit is tested before the visit ends.
For larger electrical jobs, a permit is typically required before work begins. That covers panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuit installations, and rewiring projects. The permit process involves filing with the relevant jurisdiction, scheduling an inspection once the work is complete, and confirming that the installation meets current code.
We handle the permit filing as part of the job. The inspection that follows is how the work gets closed out properly, and we coordinate that timing as part of how the project is managed. Rules vary between a city and the surrounding county, and we confirm what applies at your address before the job is scheduled. You should not have to chase that down yourself.
We serve Mequon and the communities around it in Ozaukee County and the surrounding area, including Thiensville, Brown Deer, River Hills, Germantown, and Bayside. The whole service area is covered any hour, any day of the week. If you are in Mequon or a neighboring community and need electrical work, call for a quote and we will confirm availability and scope on the call.
Older homes in this area frequently have circuits that were wired without a ground, panels that were sized for a much lighter load than the home now carries, and wiring that has not been inspected since it was installed. GFCI protection is often missing in kitchens and bathrooms where it is now required. An inspection is the most direct way to find out what the system can handle and what needs attention.
Most electrical work produces minimal mess. Outlet and switch replacements, breaker work, and fixture installations leave the wall intact. Work that requires running new wiring through finished walls involves small access points that are patched when the job is done. We explain what the specific job will require before starting.
Stop using the circuit and leave the breaker off. Do not keep resetting it, because a breaker that trips repeatedly is responding to a real condition on the circuit, and repeated resets can wear out the breaker or make the underlying problem worse. When you call, describe what was running on the circuit when it tripped and whether it has happened before.
When the service entrance needs to be replaced or upgraded, that involves coordination with the utility, since the utility owns the line up to the meter. We handle the panel side and the coordination with the utility for the work that falls on our side of that line. The scope of what each party handles gets explained on the call.
An electrical inspection is a practical first step. It identifies panel condition, wiring age, grounding and bonding issues, and any code violations that a buyer's inspector is likely to flag. Addressing those items before listing avoids surprises during a sale and gives buyers a clearer picture of the property's condition.
Yes. Moving an appliance to a different wall usually means running a new circuit to the new location or extending the existing one. The existing outlet may be capped or removed depending on the situation. We assess the panel capacity for the circuit and confirm the scope on the call.
For a service-entrance upgrade or a panel replacement where the meter and the utility connection are involved, yes. We handle that coordination as part of the job. The utility needs to disconnect and reconnect the service at the meter, and we schedule that step so it does not hold up the rest of the work. You do not need to contact the utility separately.
It can. Solar inverters and battery backup systems connect to the panel and affect how circuits are loaded and how a generator or new circuits interact with the existing system. We assess what is already installed and factor it into the scope before any new work is planned. The specifics depend on what equipment is present and how it is wired.
We handle the electrical side: the dedicated circuit, the correct breaker size, and the wiring to the unit's connection point. The unit itself and any plumbing or mechanical connections are outside what we do. We confirm panel capacity for the circuit load before any work is scheduled.
One number. One call. One electrician at your door.
West Allis Electrical Company is available around the clock, every day of the year. A tripping breaker, a dead outlet, a ceiling fan that needs wiring, a panel that has been running at its limit for years: all of them are worth a call.
Call (414) 361-9789 for a quote.
The price is confirmed before anything is scheduled, and the visit is scoped on the call so you know what to expect. Call now and we'll get the power back where it belongs.
We also take electrical work in: Menomonee Falls, Glendale, Wauwatosa, Brookfield. There is more on our complete town list.
Below is a quick look at the electrical services we handle in Mequon and throughout Ozaukee County. Each row covers what the service includes, who it fits best, and one practical thing worth knowing before you call. If you want to talk through a specific job, call us for a quote and we will confirm what the work involves and what it costs before anything is scheduled.
| Electrical Service | Scope of Work | When You Need It | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiring & Rewiring | Knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring remediation, Whole-home and partial rewires, Grounding and bonding confirmation | Pre-1960s Mequon homes with aging or unsafe wiring that needs to be brought up to current standards | Aluminum wiring requires specific devices and connection methods to be used safely. We assess what is in the walls before recommending a scope. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | Standard and GFCI outlet installation, AFCI and USB outlet replacement, Dimmer and specialty switch wiring | Any room needing updated, added, or code-compliant outlets and switches | In older Mequon homes, outlet upgrades sometimes reveal ungrounded wiring behind the wall. We explain the options before the work starts. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | Dryer and range circuit installation, 240-volt circuit runs, Workshop and garage circuit sizing | Anyone adding a major appliance, setting up a workshop, or finishing a garage | Each high-draw appliance needs its own circuit sized to its load. Sharing a circuit with other devices causes nuisance tripping and can stress the wiring. |
| Heat Tape Installation | Dedicated circuit for heat tape load, GFCI protection at the outlet, Weatherproof connection points | Mequon homes with pipes along exterior walls or roof edges prone to ice dams | Heat tape runs continuously in cold weather, so the circuit has to be sized for sustained draw. An undersized circuit is a hazard, not a workaround. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | Panel condition and wiring age review, Outlet and circuit testing, Grounding and bonding check | Home buyers, sellers, landlords, and owners of older properties with unknown wiring history | An inspection scopes what is actually in the home before a problem surfaces on its own. It is also useful for rental properties where code compliance needs to be confirmed. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | New fan installs and replacements, Ceiling box upgrade for fan-rated support, Wiring and switch matching | Rooms with an existing light fixture being converted to a fan, or new fan installs with no existing wiring | A standard light-fixture box is not rated to support a ceiling fan. We install the correct box as part of every fan job. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | Fault tracing and circuit testing, GFCI and AFCI device checks, Fixture and connection diagnosis | Homeowners and property managers dealing with a sudden or recurring electrical problem | Most faults trace back to a specific connection, device, or circuit. We identify the cause before proposing any repair. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades | Load calculation and panel sizing, Fuse box to breaker panel conversion, Service entrance upgrades, Utility coordination | Older homes running out of circuit capacity or properties adding major new loads | Panel upgrades in Ozaukee County often require a permit and a utility coordination step when the service entrance is being replaced. We handle that process as part of the job. |
| Lighting Installation | Recessed and fixture installation, Under-cabinet and landscape lighting, Security and motion sensor lights, Exterior circuit runs | Homeowners updating interior lighting or adding outdoor security and landscape lighting | Exterior lighting in Wisconsin needs weatherproof fixtures and conduit rated for freeze-thaw conditions. We spec the right materials for the climate. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | Breaker testing and replacement, Fuse box assessment, Arc-fault and ground-fault breaker checks | Homes where a breaker trips repeatedly or a fuse blows without an obvious cause | A breaker that will not reset is often signaling a load problem or a failing device, not just a nuisance. We assess both before recommending a fix. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | Panel-mounted surge protector installation, Whole-circuit protection in one device, Protection for appliances and electronics | Homeowners with sensitive electronics, newer appliances, or a history of voltage spikes | A panel-mounted surge protector catches spikes before they reach any device on the circuit. It is a single installation that covers the whole home at once. |
| Backup Generator Installation | Transfer switch installation, Generator-to-panel circuit wiring, Load assessment for safe hookup | Mequon homeowners who need heat, sump pumps, or refrigeration to stay on during winter outages | A transfer switch is required by code to prevent generator power from back-feeding the utility line. We install the switch and the circuit, not just the outlet. |
Call us at (414) 361-9789 to get a quote, confirm what the job involves, and get the work scheduled at a time that works for you.
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