Electrical Installation & Replacement in Louisville & Lexington, Kentucky
Dauenhauer offers professional electrical installation services throughout Louisville and Lexington, Kentucky. We handle everything from new light fixtures and home rewiring to EV charger installations.
We are dedicated to expert installations with a high emphasis on quality workmanship and electrical safety. Our electricians know the building codes inside and out and can help you achieve your vision for how your home should function
Rely on Dauenhauer for all your electrical installations in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky.
Electrical Installation Services
Here are a few of the electrical services we provide in Lexington and Louisville:
- Home Generator Services
- Wiring and Rewiring
- Electric Car Charging Stations
- Indoor and Outdoor Lighting
- Electrical Service Panel Upgrades and Circuit Breakers
- Smart Home Products
- Ceiling Fan Installation
- Outlets and Switches
New Outlets & Lighting Installation
New building standards recommend that rooms have electrical outlets every ten feet. However, many older homes either do not have enough outlets, do not have grounded three-prong outlets, or have outdated electrical panels or wiring .
Whether your home needs additional outlets, an electrical grounding system, replacement wiring, or even an electrical panel upgrade, the expert electricians at Dauenhauer are ready to get the job done right.
We can also install new lights, indoor or outdoor, additional switches, dimmer switches, recessed lighting, or any other lighting you might like.
Our expert lighting installation services include:
- New Fixture Installations: Ceiling lights, chandeliers, pendant lights, and more.
- Energy-Efficient Upgrades: Enhance your space with LED lighting solutions.
- Smart Lighting Integration: Connect and control your lighting with advanced smart technology.
- Electrical Wiring: Safe and professional wiring for new lighting installations.
- Fixture Repairs & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and fix issues with your existing lighting.
New Home Additions & Basement Renovations
If you are looking to build additions to your home or renovate your basement, shed, or garage, we can professionally install new electrical wiring, outlets, lighting fixtures, and other electrical systems to make it a usable and functional space.
Whether it’s recessed lighting in the basement for an epic entertainment room, wiring in the garage, or an AC or heating system, we’ll get the wiring properly installed and ready to go.
No matter the size or complexity of your electrical project, count on Dauenhauer for expert electrical installation services in Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky.
Electrical Installation FAQs
Do I need a permit for electrical work?
Yes, for any work beyond a like-for-like device swap in nearly every U.S. jurisdiction. A permit is required for: new circuits, service/panel upgrades, EV chargers, generators, rewires, outdoor wiring, hot tubs/pools and additions. Permits are typically $75–$300 in Louisville, and the follow-up inspection is where the work is validated against the current NEC. Un-permitted work is the single most common reason an insurance claim gets denied — keep the permit closed out and the stamped card on file.
How many outlets am I required to have in a room? (the “6-foot rule”)
NEC 210.52(A) — the 6-foot rule — requires that in any dwelling-unit wall space 2 ft or wider, no point along the floor line is more than 6 ft from a receptacle. Imagine a 6-ft lamp cord reaching the nearest outlet from anywhere in the room; that’s the test. Kitchen countertops are stricter under 210.52(C): no point along the counter can be more than 24 in from a receptacle (so outlets are required every 48 in), and any countertop 12 in or wider must have one. Bathrooms require at least one receptacle within 36 in of each basin, and it must be GFCI-protected.
What is the basic electrical maintenance a homeowner should do?
Monthly: test every GFCI and AFCI device by pressing TEST then RESET. Every 6 months: test smoke and CO alarms and vacuum dust off panel/register covers. Annually: visually inspect the main panel for rust, scorch marks or buzzing; check outdoor receptacle covers and weatherproofing; exercise the generator (if applicable); and confirm the main disconnect operates smoothly. Every 3–5 years: a professional electrical inspection. Never store anything within 36 in of the main panel (NEC 110.26 working-clearance rule).
What fixtures or appliances need their own dedicated circuit?
Under current NEC: the refrigerator (best practice 20A dedicated), microwave (20A dedicated), dishwasher and disposal (often on a dedicated 20A each, sometimes shared with local code), range/oven (40–50A 240V), dryer (30A 240V), washing machine (20A dedicated per 210.11(C)(2)), bathroom receptacle circuit (20A dedicated per 210.11(C)(3)), sump pump, hot tub/spa, HVAC air handler and condenser, tankless electric water heater, and any EV charger. Sharing these circuits is the #1 cause of nuisance breaker tripping.
