Nicholasville Electrical Company handles residential and commercial electrical work across Nicholasville and Jessamine County. Whether you own a home, manage rental properties, or run a business, we cover the full range of electrical repairs, installations, and upgrades. Safe wiring. Solid workmanship. Straight answers.
Call (859) 695-6995 for a quote.
No pressure and no gimmicks, just safe, solid wiring on every job we take.
Seeing flickering lights or a warm outlet? Both are worth a call before the problem gets worse. Flickering lights can point to a loose connection, an overloaded circuit, or a panel that is struggling to keep up with demand. A warm outlet, a burning smell near a receptacle, or a breaker that trips every time you run the microwave are all signs that something in the wiring needs attention, not a reset and a wait.
We take urgent calls and non-emergency requests alike. When we arrive, we start with diagnostics: tracing where the fault is, identifying what caused it, and walking you through what the fix involves before any work begins. We trace the fault. We fix the wiring. We restore the power.
Sparking outlets and outlets with scorch marks around the face are situations to call about right away. One call and we are on it.
Some homes need a full rewire. Others just need one outlet fixed. We handle both ends of that range and everything between, for homeowners, landlords, property managers, and commercial clients across Jessamine County.
We install and replace standard outlets, GFCI outlets, and AFCI outlets throughout the home. GFCI protection is required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor locations, and older homes often have receptacles that were never upgraded to meet that standard. We also install USB outlets, dimmer switches, and standard light switch replacements wherever you need them.
On the wiring side, we handle whole-home rewires, partial rewires, and knob-and-tube replacement in older properties. Homes with aluminum wiring from the 1960s and 1970s get a careful look, since the connections at outlets and fixtures are where that wiring tends to cause problems.
We install recessed lighting, LED fixtures, under-cabinet lighting, and replacement fixtures of all kinds. Outdoor, security, and landscape lighting are part of that work as well, including the wiring runs that get power to a fixture on the far end of the property. Ceiling fan installation and replacement, including wiring a new box where there is no existing fan connection, is a common call we handle throughout the area.
Large appliances need their own circuits. Dryers, electric ranges, ovens, and refrigerators each draw enough load that sharing a circuit causes repeated tripping and can stress the wiring over time. We run dedicated circuits and install 240-volt and 220-volt outlets for appliances in kitchens, laundry rooms, basements, garages, and workshops. Sump pump circuits are another frequent request in Jessamine County, particularly after a wet spring season.
We work with property managers and businesses on commercial electrical repairs, panel work, and contractor-level installations. Remodels, additions, and new construction all need an electrician who can coordinate with the build schedule and scope the job clearly from the start. We confirm pricing before anything is scheduled, so there are no open questions going into a larger project.
We are a straightforward choice for homeowners and property managers who want electrical problems handled without the back-and-forth. Call and we'll get you back to full power.
Kentucky's four-season climate puts real demands on a home's electrical system. Ice storms knock out power for days. Summer thunderstorms bring lightning and voltage spikes. Older housing stock across Nicholasville and the surrounding county often carries panels and wiring that were sized for a different era. The three services below come up regularly here for exactly those reasons.
A panel upgrade replaces an undersized or aging main panel with one that can handle modern electrical demand. Older homes in Jessamine County often have 100-amp service, which made sense decades ago but falls short when a household runs central air, an electric range, a washer and dryer, and a home office at the same time. We run a load calculation, confirm what the service entrance can support, and bring the panel up to 200-amp capacity where the supply side allows it. Where the meter and service entrance also need updating, we handle that side of the job as well. All of this is electrical work done to the standard the next inspection expects.
A transfer switch is what makes a backup generator safe and useful. Without one, a generator connected directly to the home's wiring can backfeed into the utility line and create a hazard. We install the transfer switch, wire the circuits the generator will feed, and connect everything to the panel so the system operates correctly when the power goes out. Ice storms in Jessamine County can leave neighborhoods without power for extended periods, and summer storm season brings its own outages. We handle the electrical side of the installation. The generator unit itself is a separate purchase.
A surge protector at the panel level is a different device from a power strip. It sits at the main panel and absorbs voltage spikes before they travel through the home's wiring to every outlet and connected appliance. Kentucky summers bring frequent lightning activity, and utility fluctuations during peak demand add to the risk. A panel-mounted surge protector covers the whole house at once, including appliances that are never plugged into a power strip. It is a single installation that protects everything downstream.
Call now and we'll set the appointment.
Good electrical work isn't complicated, it's just done right, and that starts with a clear conversation before any work begins. When you call, you get the scope and the price on that call, before anything is put on the schedule. The person who answers the phone can tell you what the visit involves.
If the job is straightforward, the price is confirmed quickly. If it is a larger project with multiple phases, we walk through what each part covers. You know what you are agreeing to before we show up. Call now and we'll set the appointment.
A Level 2 EV charger requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit and a panel with enough available capacity to support it. A standard household outlet charges most vehicles far too slowly for daily use, and running a charger on a shared circuit creates load problems over time. We review the panel, confirm what capacity is available, run the dedicated circuit, and install the outlet or hardwired connection the charger needs. If the panel needs additional capacity first, we handle that as part of the same project.
An electrical safety inspection covers the condition of the wiring, the panel, the grounding and bonding system, and the GFCI and AFCI protection throughout the home. It makes sense when you are buying an older home and want to know what the wiring looks like before closing. It also applies after a renovation, when new work has been added to an existing system, or when a home has not had any electrical review in a long time. We document what we find and explain what, if anything, needs attention.
We serve Nicholasville as our primary service city, with coverage across Jessamine County and into the surrounding region. Nearby communities we work in regularly include Wilmore, Keene, Brannon Crossing, Lexington, Lancaster, and Harrodsburg. Both residential and commercial clients across that area call us for repairs, installations, panel work, and larger projects.
If you are not sure whether your address falls within our range, call and ask. We will tell you directly.
The most common calls we get are flickering lights, outlets that have stopped working, and breakers that trip and will not stay reset. Warm or discolored outlets, burning smells near receptacles or the panel, and partial power loss to a room are also frequent.
If any of those sound familiar, call (859) 695-6995 and we will scope the problem on the phone before scheduling a visit.
We serve Nicholasville as our primary city and cover Jessamine County and the surrounding area, including Wilmore, Keene, Brannon Crossing, Harrodsburg, Versailles, Richmond, and Lexington. If you are not sure whether your address falls within our range, call and ask. We will confirm it directly.
The more detail you can give, the more accurate the phone quote will be. Describe the symptom, where in the home it is happening, what the panel looks like if you can see it, and whether the issue is new or has been building. We use that information to scope the job and give you a rate before anything is scheduled.
When you call, we ask about the problem, the location, and the panel so we can scope the job and give you a price on that call. Once the price is confirmed and the visit is scheduled, we show up, run a full diagnostic, explain what we find, and complete the work. If something unexpected turns up once the work is underway, we tell you before continuing.
Sparking outlets, a burning smell near a receptacle or the panel, a breaker that trips immediately after being reset, and any outlet that feels warm to the touch are all situations to call about right away. Flickering lights and dead outlets are less urgent but still worth a call before the underlying fault gets worse. We take urgent calls and non-emergency requests alike, every day from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
A breaker that trips repeatedly is responding to a real fault on the circuit, and resetting it without finding the cause does not fix the problem. Continued resets on a faulty circuit can stress the wiring and increase the risk of overheating. Call us so we can trace what is causing the trip and address it at the source.
It depends on the job and the current schedule. Straightforward repairs and outlet or switch work can often be booked within a short window. Larger jobs like panel upgrades or rewires may need a bit more lead time to plan correctly.
Call (859) 695-6995 and we will tell you what the schedule allows.
Clear access to the panel and to the outlets, switches, or fixtures where the work will happen. Move furniture or stored items away from the work area so the visit can start without delay. If the panel is behind something, having that accessible before arrival saves time on both sides.
A single outlet replacement or breaker swap is typically scoped and priced in the first phone call and completed in one visit. A panel upgrade involves a load calculation, confirmation of what the service entrance can support, and coordination around the work itself, so the scoping conversation is more detailed. Both follow the same process: price confirmed before anything is scheduled, work explained before it starts.
When you call, you get a real conversation about the job, the scope, and the price, before anything is scheduled. We handle quick repairs and larger projects the same way: the work is explained, the price is confirmed, and the visit is set. Safe wiring. Solid workmanship. Straight answers.
Call (859) 695-6995 to get a quote. We are available every day from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Electrical problems do not always announce themselves clearly. A tripping breaker, a dead outlet, or a panel that cannot keep up with modern loads all point to work that needs to be done correctly the first time. We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work across Nicholasville and Jessamine County, from a single outlet replacement to a complete service upgrade.
Call (859) 695-6995 to get the scope and the price before anything is scheduled.
| Electrical Service | What's Included | When You Need It | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighting Installation | Recessed LED and fixture installation, Outdoor and security lighting, Motion sensor wiring, Under-cabinet and landscape circuits | Homeowners upgrading fixtures or adding exterior lighting for security and visibility | Outdoor fixtures must be rated for wet or damp locations depending on placement. We confirm the right rating before the fixture goes up. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | Failed or weak breakers, Fuse box repairs, Double-tapped breaker correction, Arc-fault breaker replacement | Homes where a breaker trips without an obvious cause or will not reset | A breaker that trips repeatedly is telling you something about the circuit load or the breaker itself. Replacing it without diagnosing the cause first misses the real problem. |
| Electrical Panel & Service UpgradesMost Popular | 100-amp to 200-amp upgrades, Fuse box replacement, Subpanel installation, Load calculation included | Older homes adding EV chargers, appliances, or HVAC circuits that exceed current panel capacity | A load calculation is part of every panel job. We size the service to what the home actually draws, not just what it has now. |
| EV Charger Installation | 240-volt dedicated circuit, Panel capacity check, Garage and driveway runs, Hardwired or outlet connection | Homeowners adding a Level 2 charger for an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle | An EV charger or a hot tub often means checking the panel first. We confirm available amperage and breaker slots before the circuit is run. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | New circuit runs, Whole-home and partial rewiring, Knob-and-tube replacement, Aluminum wiring remediation | Older homes with wiring that does not meet current code or cannot carry modern loads | Aluminum branch wiring from the 1960s and 1970s requires connectors and devices specifically rated for it. Standard fixes applied to aluminum wiring create a hazard. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | Panel and service entrance review, Outlet and grounding check, GFCI coverage audit, Written findings after the visit | Home buyers, sellers, landlords, and owners of older homes with unclear wiring history | Inspections come up most often before a sale or purchase, for rental compliance, and for homes where the wiring has not been looked at in decades. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | Ranges, dryers, and washer circuits, Refrigerator and dishwasher runs, Microwave and garbage disposal circuits, Correct breaker sizing | Kitchens and laundry areas where appliances share circuits and cause repeated trips | Most major appliances are designed to run on a dedicated circuit. Sharing overloads the breaker and shortens the life of the appliance. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI and AFCI outlets, USB and weatherproof receptacles, Ungrounded outlet remediation, Switch replacement and relocation | Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoor areas, and rooms with outdated two-prong outlets | GFCI protection is required by code in wet and outdoor locations. Older homes often lack it entirely in those areas. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | Panel-mounted surge protector, Protection for all circuits at once, Coverage for appliances and electronics, Storm and utility spike protection | Homes in areas with frequent lightning activity or utility fluctuations, including most of Jessamine County | A whole-home unit at the panel covers everything connected to the house, including appliances that are never plugged into a power strip. |
| Backup Generator Installation | Transfer switch installation, Interlock wiring, Panel hookup, Circuit selection for generator feed | Jessamine County homeowners who lose power during ice storms, severe thunderstorms, or extended outages | A transfer switch isolates the home from the utility line while the generator runs. Without one, the setup is both a code violation and a safety hazard for utility workers. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | Fault tracing and diagnosis, Dead or sparking outlets, Breakers that trip repeatedly, Burning smells and arc conditions | Homeowners or property managers dealing with an active electrical problem | A warm outlet or a breaker that will not stay reset should be treated as urgent, not a watch-and-wait situation. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | Fan and light kit wiring, Ceiling box upgrades for fan weight, New switch leg runs, Fan replacement | Rooms that need a fan added where no ceiling box exists, or where an existing box is not rated for fan weight | Independent fan and light control requires a switch leg that many older installations do not have. We run it as part of the job when needed. |
Call (859) 695-6995 and we will walk through what the job involves, confirm whether we cover your address, and give you the price before anything is scheduled.
(859) 695-6995