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Remodels & additions

Wiring for remodels and additions, done to code.

Wyatt Electric wires kitchen and bath remodels, finished basements and home additions across Harford County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City. We plan the circuits, pull the electrical permit, work around your contractor's schedule and stay with the job through rough-in and final inspection.

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  • ★5.0 · 12 Google reviews
  • 4 Master Electricians on staff
  • Licensed & insured
  • Veteran owned
Kitchen mid-remodel with cabinets and counters wrapped in plastic and paper
Since1986

The short answer

Do I need an electrician for a kitchen remodel?

Almost always. A remodel usually means new circuits for appliances, more outlets on the counters, new lighting and protection the current code requires. That work needs an electrical permit in all three of our jurisdictions, and only a licensed, registered electrician can pull it. Bring us in at the planning stage, before the walls close.

  • Dedicated circuits for the range, dishwasher, disposal, microwave and refrigerator
  • Counter outlets spaced to code, with GFCI protection
  • Recessed, under-cabinet and pendant lighting on the switches you want
  • Bathroom fans, heated floors and vanity lighting
  • Basement finishes: outlets, lighting, hardwired smoke alarms where required and a subpanel if needed
  • Additions: a load calculation first, then new circuits or a panel upgrade

How a remodel job runs

Plan early, inspect twice.

Electrical work on a remodel has two inspections: one with the walls open and one when everything is finished. We plan around both.

  1. 1

    We walk the plan with you.

    We go over the layout with you or your contractor: appliances, lighting, outlets, switches and anything new the panel has to carry.

  2. 2

    Price, load check and permit.

    You get the price before work starts. We check that your panel can handle the new load, then file the electrical permit with your county or the city.

  3. 3

    Rough-in and first inspection.

    With the walls open we run the new circuits and set the boxes, then the inspector checks the rough-in before insulation and drywall go up.

  4. 4

    Trim-out and final.

    After drywall and paint we install devices, fixtures and covers, test every circuit and handle the final inspection.

Permits and code

Your remodel, your jurisdiction's rules.

Remodel wiring is permitted work everywhere we go. Who can pull the permit, and which National Electrical Code (NEC) edition the inspector uses, depends on where the house is.

  • Harford County

    Who can pull the permit
    A Harford-licensed master electrician applies at the Permit Center, 220 S. Main St, Bel Air. A permit is valid for 12 months.
    Electrical code in force
    2023 NEC, adopted in Bill 24-06. County criteria apply to applications on or after May 20, 2024.

  • Baltimore County

    Who can pull the permit
    Only a county-registered, licensed electrical contractor. Unpermitted work carries a $1,000 civil penalty.
    Electrical code in force
    2023 NEC, for permits issued after August 31, 2023.

  • Baltimore City

    Who can pull the permit
    A contractor registered in the city's ePermits system, applying online.
    Electrical code in force
    2020 NEC, with the city's amendments (Building Code Part III).

Harford County's own pages aren't consistent about when the 2023 NEC took effect, so confirm the edition when the permit is filed. Sources are listed at the bottom of this page.

Google reviews

What our customers say.

★ 5.0 average · 12 reviewsRead all reviews on Google →
★★★★★
“Wyatt Electric has handled several projects for me, and they've been excellent every time. They did the full electrical work for an addition on my home, redid my kitchen with modern LED strip lighting, installed heaters in my porch and added a panel and outlets in my garage. On every job they showed up when they said they would, finished within the timeframe they promised, and were friendly and professional throughout. The workmanship is high quality and clean, and I've been very satisfied with the results. It's rare to find a company that does what they say they're going to do and exceeds expectations. Wyatt Electric does both, and I highly recommend them.”
Erik N. · Google review
★★★★★
“Wyatt Electric has done several jobs at my home, including a new A/C and a boiler conversion. The team did excellent, professional work, cleaned up after, and responded promptly when I had questions. Wyatt Electric gave me the most affordable quotes and has never disappointed in their quality workmanship.”
Dominique A. · Google review
★★★★★
“They show up early and they work. They are professional, clean, and friendly. All my questions and concerns were addressed while they were on the worksite. Everyone that came to my property was friendly and did a great job. Would absolutely recommend and use them again.”
Matthew S. · Google review

Remodel and addition questions

Before the walls close.

When should the electrician get involved in a remodel?

At the planning stage, before cabinets are ordered and well before drywall. Outlet and lighting locations, appliance circuits and whether the panel has room all shape the layout, and changes are cheapest while the walls are open.

Will my remodel need new GFCI or AFCI protection?

Usually. The current NEC requires GFCI protection for kitchen counter, bathroom, basement, garage and outdoor outlets, among others. It also requires AFCI protection on most living-area circuits, including when existing circuits are modified or extended. We tell you which apply to your job before we price it.

Do I need a panel upgrade for an addition?

Not always. An addition adds lighting, outlets and often heating and cooling. A load calculation shows whether your existing service can carry it, or whether you need more spaces or a bigger service. If you do, see our panel upgrade page.

Can you work with my general contractor?

Yes. We schedule rough-in and trim-out around the other trades and coordinate the inspections. If you're a contractor looking for an electrical sub, our builders page covers how we work with trade partners.

Who pulls the electrical permit?

We do. In Harford County, Baltimore County and Baltimore City the electrical permit has to come from a licensed electrician registered with that jurisdiction, so it isn't something a homeowner or general contractor can pull for us.

How do I get a price?

Book a visit online or call 410-557-8557. Bring your plans or a sketch. We walk the space, explain the work and give you the price before anything starts.

Where we work · Remodels & additions

Three jurisdictions, one crew.

Each one has its own permit office and code edition. We work in all three and pull the permits ourselves.

Related services

Often part of a remodel.

Sources

  1. Harford County: permits, Permit Center and 2023 NEC adoption (Bill 24-06)
  2. Baltimore County Permits, Approvals and Inspections: electrical inspections
  3. Baltimore City Building, Fire and Related Codes, Part III (NEC 2020)
  4. Baltimore City DHCD: ePermits
  5. NFPA 70: National Electrical Code (2020 and 2023 editions)

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Tell us what's going on.
We'll take it from there.

Book online in about a minute, or call or text 410-557-8557, Monday–Friday, 7am–6pm. We confirm by text, and a licensed electrician shows up in your window.

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