Overview
A licensed electrician, not a guess
Electrical problems are the ones you least want to gamble on. A flickering circuit, a dead outlet, a panel that trips under load — the fix is usually straightforward once someone qualified actually looks, and dangerous when someone unqualified guesses.
MGS is licensed, insured, and bonded. Every electrical job opens with a service call and a first-hour diagnosis: we find the real fault, explain it plainly, and put a written price in front of you before continuing. Approve it and we finish at our posted labor rate; decline it and you keep the estimate.
From a single receptacle to commercial troubleshooting, the work is done to applicable safety and code standards — and tested in front of you before we leave.
Rates
Posted starting prices
Service call + first-hour diagnosisOn-site licensed diagnosis, written estimate
$179fixedAdditional electrician laborAfter the first hour, once you approve
$140per hourHelper / apprentice laborA second set of hands when scope needs it
$80per hourReplace standard switch / receptacleAccessible, code-compliant existing wiring
from $165startingInstall light fixture / ceiling fanStandard mount on existing supported box
from $145startingAdd outlet / dedicated circuitNew outlet or circuit, standard run
from $195startingBreaker replacementLike-for-like breaker in existing panel
from $175startingWhole-home surge protector installPanel-mounted surge protection device
from $299startingEmergency / after-hours dispatchNights & weekends — then $200/hr
from $299startingCommercial troubleshootingInitial troubleshooting, then a scoped quote
from $235starting
Prices marked "from" are starting figures for standard, accessible, code-compliant conditions. Parts, permits, panel work, and heavier scope are itemized on your written estimate before any work begins. Some rates shown are current published figures and are confirmed on site.
Scope
What's included
- Licensed diagnosisA qualified electrician identifies the actual fault, not a symptom.
- Written estimate firstA real price in writing before any billable work continues.
- Code-compliant workRepairs and installs to applicable safety and electrical code.
- Parts supplyElectrical parts supply and equipment rentals available.
- Tested on completionWe verify the circuit and show you it works before leaving.
- Insured & bondedCoverage that protects your home and our crew.
Good to know
Common questions
What does the $179 service call cover?
It sends a licensed electrician to your property and covers the first hour on site — diagnosing the problem and giving you a written estimate. If you approve the repair, work continues at $140/hr; if not, you owe only the service call and keep the estimate.
Do you handle emergencies?
Yes — emergency and after-hours dispatch starts at $299 and then runs $200/hr. If something is unsafe (burning smell, sparking, exposed conductors), shut the breaker if you safely can and call us.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. MGS is licensed, insured, and bonded, and electrical work is completed to applicable safety standards. We are glad to confirm credentials on request.
Can you do larger upgrades like a panel or EV charger?
Yes — those are handled as fixed-scope packages you can reserve online with a deposit. See
Packages & Upgrades.