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Southern Communications and Electrical Company, LLC
4.8(
162
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Scott with Southern Communication and Electrical did everything he promised and finished the job timely and professionally. I would definitely use this company again and I would definitely recommend this company to anyone."
Soffit lighting
Custom pendant lighting
Hotel Coaxial wiring project
Attic illumination
Phone and Internet

+42

Response time1 day
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Jerome Stampley
4.7(
32
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"negotiated price over the phone, after looking at job I was told the price was labor only and that the wire and electrical boxes were not included. In the end we agreed to complete the project using our original agreed upon price. The job was done correctly. The job was done timely. Extra work was done that was not in the original scope for another agreed upon price and it was done correctly also."
Response time4 hrs
Response rate100%
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Beason Electrical, LLC
4.4(
8
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Exactly on time. Told us what was needed and gave us quality work. Very efficient and respectful. Would have him back in a New York minute. Highly recommend Beason Electric. Kept his number in speed dial for myself and others."
Finished kitchen with LED can lights
Panel
Living/kitchen
Kitchen
Gymnasium LED Retrofit

+3

Response time50 mins
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
B Powered Electric
4.7(
26
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Getting a whole house generator is a huge investment so I shopped around and got 4 quotes because of the wide range of cost estimates. Other people said the cost "would be around" an amount, and Brandon gave me a detailed exact price. Had people tell me different things about where I could put the generator. Brandon came out and explained everything and said I could put the generator where I wanted it. His crews (electrical, gas) were professional, appeared to know exactly what they were doing, worked efficiently, and left the job site very clean. Brandon provided everything I wanted--he has a long track record of installing generators, has been in business for many years, offered a 10 yr warranty, offers an annual check-up plan, and made sure I was happy with everything."
Response time1 day
19 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Coast Electric Inc.
4.4(
7
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The structure we had is older and the electrical has been an issue for years. We must’ve had 5 or more companies come out to “fix it,” only to leave us a big bill and the issues resurfacing after a short while. Coast came in and was diligent, finding issues everyone else overlooked. They will get the call moving forward."
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Bernard Blanchard Electric
4.4(
7
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Serving New Orleans, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bernard quoted $520 for the job. He did it in about 3.5 hours total. Approximately. Unfortunately we had the wrong ceiling fan and that slowed things up a bit but wasn't his fault. Bernard is very conscientious in how he does things and I felt good about the quality and seriousness of his work. He ended up charging us $425 for the work. This is the first time I have ever had a contractor fairly charge me when the job came in early or under budget."
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in New Orleans, LA

A whole-house surge protector blocks voltage spikes from lightning, grid issues, or even large appliances before they can fry your wiring or electronics. By diverting excess current at the main panel, it shields everything from your HVAC to your phone chargers and can extend the life of pricey appliances. Homeowners in storm-prone regions or with older panels see the biggest payoff, but any home that relies on sensitive electronics benefits.

Most whole-house surge protectors work for two to three years. Low-level spikes—too small to notice—hit your panel every day and slowly wear down the internal components. Once the unit’s capacity is depleted, it can’t prevent a larger surge, so plan to replace it on schedule (or sooner if a major lightning strike occurs) to keep your electronics and HVAC equipment safe.

A surge protector begins guarding your circuits the moment an electrician snaps it into place. Whether the spike originates from a nearby lightning strike or your fridge kicking on, the protector shunts the extra current to ground before it can reach outlets or hard-wired systems, such as your AC. That instant response is why a small upfront cost can save thousands in appliance repairs.

The unit mounts on or next to your main electrical panel. Type 1 models sit on the supply side, catching outside spikes before they hit the breaker. Type 2 devices snap inside the panel and tame surges that start within the house. Either way, placement at the panel lets the protector guard every circuit at once.

Plan to swap the device every three to five years—or sooner if you upgrade your panel, add high-demand appliances, or notice flickering lights and tripped breakers. Relying on a maze of power strips is another red flag that your current setup isn’t keeping up. Replacing the surge protector at these milestones keeps your electrical system on safe footing.

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