Find answers to common questions about our services, pricing, and electrical work in general.
About First Choice Electric
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.
Electrical Troubleshooting
Whenever you have an electrical problem or concern. It's of no inconvenience to us to provide the reassurance you need. 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.
We strongly recommend hiring a licensed professional for any electrical work. DIY electrical work can create safety hazards, void insurance coverage, cause code violations, and put your family at risk. Professional electricians understand current codes and safety standards.
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.
Call a professional immediately! A hot breaker panel is a serious safety concern that typically indicates excessive energy consumption, an aging service needing upgrade, or loose internal connections. Don't attempt to diagnose or fix this yourself.
Technology & Smart 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.
Scheduling & Pricing
We typically offer appointments within 1-3 business days for standard service calls. For emergencies or urgent safety concerns, we do our best to accommodate same-day or next-day service.
Our standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We can arrange after-hours appointments for special circumstances.
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.
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