Homes in Star run the same range of electrical calls that any growing town produces: a dead outlet in a kitchen that was remodeled without a permit pull, a panel that was never upgraded when the house added a second HVAC unit, a breaker that trips every time the dryer and the microwave run at the same time. We handle all of it, from a single outlet swap to a full service upgrade, for homeowners, property managers, and businesses across the area. We are available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, and the process starts the same way every time: describe the job on the phone, get a price, and schedule when it works.
Rental properties in a town this size tend to carry wiring that was installed in phases, sometimes by different hands over different decades. Businesses need circuits that can carry the load they actually put on them, not the load the space was designed for when it was built. Whatever the situation, the call is the right starting point, and the price is settled before anything is scheduled.
A smart switch or a dimmer is a straightforward swap in a box that was wired for a standard toggle, until the box turns out to be crowded, ungrounded, or fed from a circuit that was never mapped. We check the box condition, the grounding, and the load on the circuit before the new device goes in. A dimmer on a circuit that was not designed for one can cause flickering, buzzing, or a switch that runs warm. Getting the pairing right between the dimmer and the fixture type is part of the job.
Panel-level surge protection catches voltage spikes before they reach the wiring that feeds your appliances, electronics, and HVAC equipment. Outlet strips handle smaller surges at the device level, but the large transients that follow a utility restoration or a nearby lightning strike move too fast for a strip to absorb. A whole-home suppressor at the panel is the layer that addresses those. In a region where winter storms regularly interrupt service and restorations can send a spike through the line, having that protection in place before the next outage is the practical reason this call comes in.
Lighting installation covers recessed lighting, LED retrofits, ceiling fan wiring and mounting, under-cabinet strips, and fixture replacements throughout the home. Recessed layout in a room with an attic above it is a different job from the same layout in a room with a finished ceiling below the floor above. We confirm what the ceiling and the space above it look like before the work is scoped, because that changes both the time and the approach.
A refrigerator, electric range, dryer, dishwasher, or microwave sharing a circuit with other loads is a tripping breaker waiting to happen. Dedicated circuits sized for the appliance eliminate that problem and protect the appliance from the voltage drop that comes with a shared, loaded circuit. The same logic applies to workshop equipment, EV chargers, and any other high-draw load being added to a home. We run the load calculation first to confirm the panel can take the addition, and if it cannot, we talk through the options before anything is run.
Homes built in certain decades may carry aluminum branch-circuit wiring in place of copper. Aluminum wiring is not automatically dangerous, but it behaves differently at connections: it expands and contracts more with temperature changes, and connections that were not made with compatible devices can work loose over time and create a fire risk at the outlet or switch. Remediation involves either replacing the affected wiring or installing CO/ALR-rated devices and proper anti-oxidant compound at every connection point. An inspection is the right starting point when the wiring history of a home is not clear.
The price for a job is given on the phone, before anything is put on the schedule. That conversation covers what the job involves, what the visit will look at, and what would change the scope if the situation turns out to be different from what it looked like on the call.
A few things reliably move a quote. What the fault actually turns out to be once the outlet is opened or the panel is checked can differ from the symptom that prompted the call. What has to be opened up to reach the wiring, whether that is a finished wall, a crawl space, or a run through conduit, changes the labor involved. And whether the existing panel has the capacity to carry a new circuit without an upgrade is a question that gets answered before the circuit is run, not after.
The work area left as it was found is something we take seriously on every job. If reaching the wiring means opening a wall or ceiling, that gets covered in the scope conversation before any work begins. Start with our electrical service list if you want the detail before the call.
Some electrical work is straightforward to reach. A lot of it is not. Attic runs, crawl space circuits, tall cathedral ceilings, and finished walls that have to be opened to reach a junction box all change how a job is planned and what it takes to complete it cleanly.
We ask about ceiling height, attic access, and finished versus unfinished spaces on the call, because those details affect the scope. A recessed lighting installation in a room with a clear attic above it is a different job from the same installation in a top-floor room with no access from above. Knowing that before the visit means the electrician arrives prepared rather than discovering it on site.
The work is local, which means it is easy to check.
A panel that was sized for the loads of a different era runs into trouble when a modern household adds an EV charger, a heat tape circuit, a new electric range, or a large HVAC unit. The breakers trip more often, the lights dim when something large starts up, and there is simply no room in the panel for the new circuit the job requires.
The first step is a load calculation: what is the panel rated for, what is it actually carrying, and how much headroom is left. That tells us whether the addition can be made as-is, whether a circuit needs to be reorganized, or whether a service upgrade is the right move before anything else is added.
A 200-amp service upgrade resolves a capacity problem at the source. It involves the service entrance, the meter base if it needs updating, and a new panel sized for what the home actually runs. In older homes in Ada County where the original service was never upgraded, this is often the job that makes every other addition possible. We go through what the upgrade involves and what it covers before anything is scheduled, so there are no questions about scope after the work starts.
Scheduling starts on the phone. You describe the job, get a price, and pick a time from what is open. We are available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, which covers most of the windows that homeowners and businesses in Star actually need. If the job involves a tenant or a commercial space that has to stay operational, that is part of the scope conversation, and we work around it.
Some electrical problems cannot wait for a regular appointment slot. A sparking outlet, a burning smell near a panel, or a breaker that will not stay on under normal load are the kinds of faults that need attention before the next available opening. We take short-notice calls, and availability for urgent work is confirmed when you phone. Describing the symptom clearly on the call helps us understand what the situation involves and how quickly it needs to be addressed.
We serve Star and the surrounding area, including Eagle, Middleton, Meridian, Nampa, and communities across Ada County. Residential and commercial work both fall within the area we schedule, from single-family homes and rental properties to commercial buildings and agricultural operations throughout the region.
If your address is in or around Star and you are not sure whether it falls within the area, the call will confirm it. A figure before anything starts. Flexible timing. Safe wiring.
We leave the work area as we found it. That means debris from the job is collected and removed, and the space is left in a usable condition before we go. The work area left as it was found is something we treat as part of the job, not an afterthought.
Older homes in the area frequently have panels that were never upgraded to match current loads, circuits that were added over time without a clear picture of total capacity, and aluminum branch-circuit wiring that needs attention at connection points. Newer construction tends to generate calls about dedicated circuits for added appliances, EV chargers, and smart-device wiring. The call is the right place to describe what you are seeing, and we scope the job from there.
Commercial kitchen electrical work is scheduled around the kitchen's operating hours wherever possible. Work that requires the power to go off is planned for the window between closing and opening, or during a scheduled closure. The timing is confirmed when the job is scoped so the kitchen is not disrupted during service.
When you call to schedule commercial work, tell us which days or times are off-limits and we will work around them. Evening and weekend availability from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM gives us options that do not require shutting down during peak hours.
Yes. Commercial jobs are scoped on the call, and if the property needs to stay operational, that is part of the conversation before anything is scheduled. We confirm what the work involves, what access it needs, and what the timing looks like so the visit does not disrupt the business more than necessary.
We are available every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM, including weekends. Short-notice scheduling is available when the calendar allows, and urgent faults are handled during those hours.
Call (208) 795-9878 and describe what you are seeing, and we will tell you what is open.
Short-notice calls are answered, and the schedule runs every day from 8:00 AM to 9:30 PM.
Call (208) 795-9878, describe what you are dealing with, and find out how quickly someone can be out.
We handle the full range of electrical repair and installation for Star and the surrounding area, and the price is confirmed before anything is scheduled.
We take electrical work in these nearby communities as well: Eagle, Middleton, Meridian, Emmett.
The calls we get from Star and Ada County cover the full range of residential and commercial electrical work, from a single tripped breaker to a complete panel replacement. The table below lays out what each service covers, who it fits best, and a practical note worth knowing before you call. Every job gets a price on the phone before anything is scheduled, and the scope is confirmed before work begins.
Call (208) 795-9878 to talk through what you are seeing.
| Service | What's Included | Common Situations | Good to Know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lighting Installation | Recessed and LED fixture installationExterior and driveway lightingUnder-cabinet lightingPorch and outbuilding lighting circuits | Remodels, new construction, and exterior security lighting | Exterior lighting in Ada County benefits from weatherproof fixtures and circuits run to code for outdoor locations. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | Fan and wiring installationSwitch and remote wiringExisting box assessmentDedicated circuit where needed | Rooms without existing fan wiring or where a light fixture is being replaced | A ceiling fan needs a rated junction box, not just a light fixture box. We check the box before the fan goes up. |
| Electrical Panel & Service UpgradesMost Popular | 200-amp service upgradesLoad calculation and panel sizingMeter base and service entrance workSubpanel installation for outbuildings | Older homes adding large loads, EV chargers, or electric heating equipment | A load calculation confirms what the panel is actually carrying before any upgrade work is scoped, so the new panel is sized for current and future demand. |
Call (208) 795-9878 to describe what you are seeing, get a price on the call, and find out what the job involves before anything is scheduled.
(208) 795-9878