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Frequently Asked Questions

What is your rate? Our hourly rate unchanged since 2009 is:

1. $70 per Journey person electrician hour.
2. Apprentices are on there way to becoming a Journey Person they are billed out at the percentage of completion of the journey. For example an apprentice that has accomplished 50% of the journey is billed at $35/hr.

   Do you take credit cards? Yes! Via email invoice only.

   Would you give me a time and material option for work? Yes! Time and material is our default. However we will not go over our estimated amount without discussing options with you.

   What does a free estimate include?A best guess or rough approximation of the costs of the work.

   Design build includes:

   1. Electrical design consulting.
   2. Accurate take off or measurements.
   3. Electrical Load calculations.
   4. Evaluation or inspection of a building or home.
   5. Lighting Design or calculations.
   6. Electrical plans.
   7. Panel schedules.

   Can I send you a plan? Yes!

   
   Is the estimate free? If:
   1. The site is within the urban growth boundary of Eugene Springfield.
   2. All current customers.
      
   The estimate is free. Otherwise it is refundable off your first invoice.

   What if you find horrible things someone wired in? Do I have to replace it? Yes, if it is not up to the code in effect when the structure was built then it is a hazard.

   What if I change my mind where some electrical thing goes? You will be paying to have something installed twice.

   Do you charge for travel? Yes, one direction way.

   Do you do volunteer work? We do do a few jobs per year based on application.

   Can I make payment arrangements? Yes.
   
   
   Can someone else do some of the work? No. Oregon's Administrative Rules OAR 918-282-0120 & State laws ORS479.540 show cope of work that requires a license.
   

   We do not need or want a permit. A electrical permit is required for all electrical work in the the state of Oregon. We automatically pull a permit before we start work.

   Who meets with the inspector? You or us at our hourly rate. We will let you know what is best for the type of work involved.

   When will the inspector come? Inspectors may come at any time during the day of the inspection. Inspectors do not make appointments.

   Can I do some of the work to save money? Studies show most homeowners do not save money doing there own electrical work. Here are tips on saving money. Here are our tips on saving money doing electrical work:
   

   1. Email us an equipment list listing each electrical appliance you are installing and the Watts, Kw (Kilowatts), Hp (Horse Power), or VA (Volts X Amps) it demands.
   2. Conduct an inventory of all the electrical equipment presently installed that you are keeping. Don't forget to include: heat pump or furnace, water heater or all the electric space heaters.
   3. For equipment lists things like heaters, Saunas, hot-tubs, kilns, pumps, ovens, air conditioners, freezers, refrigerators are important items not to miss.
   4. Square footage of the building and any other buildings served by the service.
   5. Vacate property during work. Temporary wiring is automatically done by electricians unless requested otherwise.
   6. Remove walls, flooring, ceilings prior to start of work in needed areas.
   7. Have a 24" or better crawlspace and attic where needed. Including all access holes. OR plan on extensive demo of needed areas.
      
   8. Have someone on site to move furniture, job materials out of the way.
   9. Preform all clean up work. Our workers will automatically clean up unless requested not to.
   10. Schedule inspections and meet inspectors.
       
   11. Provide parking as close as possible to the work area.
   12. Think of as many questions, changes, and factors as you can prior to or at the beginning of work.