Case Study: Strategic Electrical Panel Installation Saves Fairfax Homeowners Time and Money

When a Fairfax Station couple found themselves with an unfinished basement renovation after their contractor abandoned the project, they faced significant challenges in completing the electrical work. To remedy the situation, they contacted CoreTrade Electric.

Their situation required innovative thinking to avoid extensive drywall repairs and minimize costs while ensuring their home’s electrical needs were met both immediately and for future expansions.

Overview

The project involved completing an interrupted basement remodeling project, specifically focusing on installing new lighting fixtures and wiring. The main challenge was finding a way to connect the basement’s electrical system to the home’s main panel without causing extensive damage to existing walls and ceilings.

Project Details

The initial assessment revealed that connecting the basement electrical to the main electrical panel would require:

• Running multiple power lines through the home’s structure.
• Cutting through and subsequently repairing significant sections of drywall.
• Extensive labor hours for both electrical work and repairs.

CoreTrade Electric proposed installing a new electrical panel specifically for the basement. This approach addressed multiple concerns simultaneously by reducing the need for extensive wiring runs through the house and minimizing structural disruption.

Outcome

The installation of the dedicated basement electrical panel resulted in several key benefits for the Fairfax Station couple:

1. Significant cost savings through reduced labor and materials.
2. Minimal disruption to the existing home structure.
3. Enhanced electrical capacity for future basement additions.
4. Faster project completion time.
5. Elimination of the need for extensive drywall repair work.

CoreTrade Electric was happy to provide these Fairfax Station homeowners with a cost-effective electrical solution that not only met their immediate needs but also created capacity for future property improvements.