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How an Electrical Job Works in Janesville

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Four steps. The permit and the inspection are part of the job, not an extra, and they decide the schedule on anything bigger than an outlet swap.

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  1. 1. Describe the job and the house

    The address, what you need (a panel, an EV charger, a circuit that keeps tripping, outlets, lighting), roughly when the house was built, and whether there is an unfinished basement or attic to work from. Photos of the panel help.

  2. 2. Get a written price

    A licensed electrician replies with the scope and a price, after a look at the house for larger jobs. Wisconsin ranges to plan with: $1,500 to $4,500 for a 200-amp panel, $800 to $2,900 for an EV charger. Nothing starts until you agree.

  3. 3. Permit pulled

    In Janesville the contractor pulls the permit, and service or feeder work needs a licensed Master Electrician. The city fee is $51 for a service entrance and $1.17 per outlet, switch or fixture.

  4. 4. Work, inspection, power on

    Wiring that will be covered is inspected before the walls close. On a service change the power stays off until the city inspector issues a certificate and the power company reconnects the meter.

What decides the schedule

  • The permit. State code says a master electrician may not start permitted work until the permit is issued. See Janesville electrical permits.
  • The rough-in inspection. Janesville inspects wiring before it is covered, so drywall waits for the inspector.
  • The power company. On a panel or service upgrade, Alliant sets the meter after it receives the local inspection; in Evansville the city's own utility does.

What helps the quote

  • The year the house was built, and whether you have seen porcelain knobs or aluminum cable in the basement or attic.
  • The panel's amp rating (printed on the main breaker) and how many open breaker slots it has.
  • Where the new thing goes: the charger, the generator, the outlets, the fan.
  • Any deadline, like a closing date or an insulation contractor booked for the attic.

Every price range is on the cost page.

Sources: Wis. Admin. Code SPS 305.40-305.43, electrician credentials; City of Janesville Building Division, building permits; Janesville Code of Ordinances, chapter 10 article III, electrical code (Municode); Janesville Code of Ordinances, Appendix A fee schedule (Municode); Alliant Energy, new construction and service upgrades; City of Evansville, municipal utility (Evansville Water & Light)

Start with step one

The address and the job. That is all the form needs.

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