Frequently Asked Questions

We serve the Greater St. Louis and St. Charles metropolitan areas, including St. Charles County (O'Fallon, Wentzville, Lake St. Louis, St. Peters, St. Charles, Cottleville, Dardenne Prairie, Weldon Spring), St. Louis County (Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Maryland Heights), Warren County, Lincoln County, and surrounding communities.

Yes, First Choice Electric is fully licensed and insured. We hold all required state and local electrical contractor licenses, and carry comprehensive liability insurance for your protection.

Yes! First Choice Electric offers free, no-obligation estimates for all electrical projects. Our estimates are flat rate and to-the-penny accurate. You'll know exactly what you're paying before we start.

We offer a full range of residential and commercial services including outlet/switch installation, lighting, ceiling fans, panel upgrades, rewiring, generator installation, EV chargers, UniFi networking, security cameras, door access control, smart home automation, troubleshooting, repairs, and code compliance inspections.

Whenever you have an electrical problem or concern. We're always glad to give you that reassurance. Common reasons include flickering lights, tripping breakers, warm outlets, burning smells, or any time you're unsure about your electrical system's safety.

An electrical inspection can assess your current energy usage and recommend appropriate circuits and service capacity. This is especially important if you're adding major appliances, EV chargers, or planning renovations.

A surge protector is equipment that suppresses excess voltage in your system to prevent it from damaging your appliances and electronics. We recommend whole-home surge protection, especially if you have expensive electronics, smart home systems, or work from home.

Yes! First Choice Electric specializes in professional Ubiquiti UniFi network installations for homes and businesses. We can design, install, and configure complete UniFi systems including access points, switches, and security cameras.

Yes, we install professional-grade security camera systems. We specialize in UniFi Protect systems with indoor/outdoor cameras and local storage solutions. No monthly cloud fees required.

Absolutely! We install and configure smart home systems including lighting controls, smart switches, motorized shades, and whole-home automation. We can help you choose the right platform for your needs.

Yes, we provide professional data cabling services including Cat6/Cat6a ethernet runs, fiber optic installation, and network rack setup. Hardwired connections are always faster and more reliable than WiFi.

We typically offer appointments within 1-3 business days. We are not an emergency service: if something is smoking, sparking or burning, call 911 first. For an urgent safety concern such as a dead panel or a hot outlet, tell us when you book and we will fit you in as soon as the schedule allows.

Our standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

We provide flat-rate, to-the-penny pricing before any work begins. No surprises, no hidden fees. You'll know exactly what the job costs before we start, and that's what you'll pay.

Yes, we offer financing options through Wisetack for larger projects like panel upgrades, generator installations, and whole-home rewiring. Apply during your estimate with no impact to your credit score.