The Outlet Type
Matters More Than You Think.
The wrong outlet in the wrong place is one of the most common code issues we find on home inspections. NEC 2023 requires GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, outdoor locations, basements, and within six feet of any sink. AFCI protection is required in bedrooms, living rooms, and most habitable spaces. Tamper-resistant outlets are required everywhere except specific exceptions. The difference between a code-correct outlet and a 1990s replacement plug is the difference between a passing home inspection and a failed one.
Beyond code, the right outlet plan makes a home work. Dedicated circuits stop your kitchen from tripping every time the toaster and microwave run. NEMA 14-50 outlets get your EV charging at full speed. Bathroom GFCIs that actually trip on a fault save lives. We install all of it, properly.
What We Install.
- Standard outlets — new locations, existing-location swaps, Leviton Decora tamper-resistant
- GFCI outlets — kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor, garage, basement — per NEC 2023 requirements
- USB-integrated outlets — bedside, kitchen counter, home office
- USB-C and high-amperage USB outlets — for laptops and tablets
- Smart outlets — Lutron Caseta, smart Wi-Fi, Z-Wave, integrated with home automation
- Dedicated circuits for: range (240V/50A), dryer (240V/30A), dishwasher (120V/20A), microwave (120V/20A), refrigerator (120V/20A), garbage disposal (120V/20A), AC unit (240V/30-50A), EV charger (240V/50A), heat pump (240V/30-50A), tankless water heater
- NEMA 14-50 outlets — for EV chargers, RV hookups, and electric ranges
- NEMA 6-50 and 6-30 outlets — for welders, dryers, larger appliances
- Outdoor weatherproof outlets — in-use covers, GFCI protected, properly sealed
- Floor outlets — in living rooms, conference areas, home offices — for clean lamp and electronics placement
- Sub-panel circuits — for ADUs, garages, workshops, pool houses
Our Process.
- Walk-ThroughWe discuss what you need: which appliance, where, what amperage. Look at the panel for available capacity.
- Load CalculationFor dedicated circuits over 20A, we run a load calc. If your panel can’t carry the new circuit, we tell you straight — sometimes a panel upgrade is needed first.
- Written QuoteItemized: outlet count, circuit length, panel work, permit fee. Clear total.
- Permit PullFor new circuits, LADBS permit. One-for-one outlet replacements usually don’t need a permit.
- InstallPull the wire (in-wall fishing or attic/crawlspace routing), set the box, land the outlet, land the breaker. Test under load.
- InspectionFor permitted work, LADBS inspector. First-pass standard.
Cost & Timeline.
Typical schedule: same day for single outlet additions. Half day to full day for new dedicated circuits. 1-2 days for kitchen or bathroom outlet remodels with GFCI upgrades.
NEC 2023 & Code Compliance.
We install to current code on every job. That means: tamper-resistant outlets in all habitable spaces, GFCI in wet locations and within six feet of sinks, AFCI on bedrooms and living areas, dedicated circuits for major appliances, weatherproof in-use covers outdoors, and proper grounding throughout. The code matters because it represents thirty years of fire-safety lessons. We don’t cut corners.