FAQs and CUSTOMER Reviews

Our $225 service call consists of a 1 or 2-man crew traveling to the job site, troubleshooting/assessing an issue, and hopefully repairing it! We usually get small repairs completed within the first hour, however if the service call takes longer than an hour, each additional hour is $225. Any materials used to make the repair will be billed in addition to the service call. Our technicians will keep you informed along the way.

Yes, we have a dedicated team available 24/7 to address emergency electrical issues. Whether it's a power outage, electrical malfunction, or any other urgent situation, we're here to help.

Yes, each technician will wear booties inside, put down drop cloths, and clean up everything after the job is complete. We even bring our own vacuum!

Yes, we have highly skilled and knowledgeable electricians who have been part of our work family for over 10, 15 and many 20+ years! While onsite, our crews can write up an estimate and if approved, complete the work same day! If you deny the estimate we will leave at no cost to you.

The days of fluorescent lighting are behind us and antiquated. Looking at a brighter and more efficient future, the benefits of going LED are:

1. Lowers monthly utility bills

2. Reduces carbon emissions and foot print

3. Maintenance free for years

4. Increased property value

Rewiring your home, is the best solution, however, can be very costly.

You have to the consider the cost of probable drywall repair and re-painting after completion.

Many homes in Orange County were built in the 60s, when aluminum was more available and less expensive than copper. This wiring poses problems such as outlet failures, sometimes noticeable burn marks on the face of the outlet and in the worst condition- house fires.

Aluminum is prone to oxidation over time and because it contracts and expands more than copper, there is a potential problem of overheating that arises from weaker connections and from the use of incompatible devices.

Pigtailing helps as a safeguard against the risk of fire in homes where aluminum wire exists or has shown indications of failure and overheating at termination points.

The process involves removing all existing devices, strip and twist the conductors together and adding a copper piece of wire to the existing wire with a deoxidant compound. This compound prevents the dissimilar metals from corroding. We then install a new device and wall plate.

There are also connectors called Alumicon connectors that use torque screw connections with the deoxidant pre-installed in each unit.

This process localizes future possible failures to the point of usage, by eliminating the series run wiring.

Pigtailing your home is the best affordable solution that provides comparable safety measures.

Yes, all of our technicians are fully vaccinated and are more than happy to wear masks if requested! 

Yes! Armes Electric will handle all your permitting needs.

We have permit and administration fees. Price is subject to increase based on issuance and permit fees per city building.

If Armes Electric is pulling your electrical permits, there are numerous stages required to meet code and pass all inspections.

The permit process includes, but is not limited to, providing the building and safety department with all necessary legal information, plans, and documents. Armes Electric will handle the coordination and all communication between city officials, inspectors, and customers.

Turnaround time for issuance on permits varies per city building.

Although we aim to not require stucco or drywall repair, sometimes the job calls for it! When choosing a contractor to make these repairs, we highly recommend using licensed and insured companies within their trade. Fortunately, Armes Electric has referrals for both projects when necessary.

Stucco Repair: We highly recommend Joe with J&B Plastering (714) 608-4302

Drywall Repair: We highly recommend Rich Gall (949) 678-1613. He has been a dear friend and trusted referral for decades.