FAQs

Yes. Even small electrical work involves safety risks and code compliance. A licensed electrician ensures proper connections, safe grounding, and protection against future hazards.

If your home is over 30 years old and hasn’t had an electrical inspection recently, it’s smart to schedule one. Warning signs of unsafe systems include flickering lights, warm outlets, tripping breakers, and outdated panels.

We proudly serve North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City, Carnation, and nearby communities in The Valley region.

 Both provide overcurrent protection, but breakers are resettable switches while fuses must be replaced when they trip. Modern systems use breakers because they’re safer and more convenient.

Call (425) 985-7923, or email rockostick@yahoo.com. Bob will speak with you directly and provide honest pricing—no hidden fees, no pressure.

No. This usually indicates an overloaded circuit or voltage drop. Bob can assess the load and recommend circuit changes or panel upgrades if needed.

Stop using it immediately and call for service. Heat or sparks could signal a loose wire, bad device, or circuit overload—all of which are fire hazards.

Breakers trip due to overload, shorts, or faulty breakers. Bob uses proper load calculations and testing to identify the exact cause and recommend a lasting solution.

Aluminum branch wiring (common in homes built between 1965–1975) can be a fire risk if not properly maintained. Bob inspects, repairs, or replaces these systems with modern, code-compliant methods.

Signs include flickering lights, limited space for new breakers, frequent tripping, or heating around the panel. If your panel is over 30 years old—or a known problem brand like Federal Pacific—it’s time to replace it.

Most modern homes require a 200-amp panel, especially if you have central HVAC, a hot tub, or plan to install an EV charger. Bob will calculate the proper size based on your home’s usage.

Possibly. Bob evaluates your panel's load and space to determine if adding a subpanel or optimizing existing circuits is enough—or if a full upgrade is needed.

Absolutely. Bob regularly partners with general contractors and homeowners to plan and install wiring, lighting, and service upgrades during remodels and new builds.

Yes, in most cases. Bob pulls all necessary permits and ensures inspections are passed on the first attempt. This protects you during resale, insurance claims, and future upgrades.

In most cases, yes. Bob works efficiently and minimizes disruption so that only necessary circuits are turned off during the project.

A dedicated 240V circuit, proper breaker sizing, and a charger rated for your vehicle. Bob handles everything from load calculation to wiring and mounting.

It depends on your current panel’s capacity. Bob will inspect your system and explain whether you have enough amperage—or if a subpanel or full upgrade is needed.

Yes. Bob installs safe, weather-rated wiring and disconnects for all outdoor systems, including landscape lighting and pool equipment.

Yes. Bob is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for urgent issues like sparking outlets, power loss, burning smells, or panel failure.

Any situation involving burning smells, smoke, sparking, overheating panels, repeated breaker trips, or partial power loss should be treated as an emergency.

Bob does. You’ll speak directly with him, and he’s the one who shows up to troubleshoot and perform the repair—no crews or third-party techs.