Electrical Services in Farmington Hills, MI

Thornton & Grooms provides residential electrical troubleshooting and repair, whole-home rewiring, circuit breaker replacement, electrical panel service, and EV charging circuits. We also offer surge protection services, electrical grounding testing, and light fixture and outlet services, including installing home interior and exterior lighting. Our skilled technicians help tune up and maintain your system with electrical safety checks.

An electrical safety inspection evaluates your home’s wiring, electrical panel, outlets, grounding, and safety devices to identify fire hazards, overloaded circuits, and outdated components, while ensuring everything is up to Michigan code. Inspections, such as an electrical safety check from Thornton & Grooms, help ensure reliable operation of the interior and exterior.

Common signs of electrical problems include flickering lights, frequently tripped breakers, warm outlets and switches, burning smells, and buzzing sounds. Older homes may need wiring checks, especially if you rely on extension cords because you don’t have enough outlets. Recently renovated homes may also require inspection to ensure code compliance.

Most homes benefit from an electrical inspection every 3 to 5 years. However, if your home is older than 25 years, has undergone major electrical upgrades, or experiences recurring electrical issues, you may need more frequent inspections to prevent accidents or emergencies.

Electrical emergencies include sparking outlets, burning smells, power outages affecting essential home systems, and exposed wiring. Water coming into contact with electrical components and repeated breaker trips that don’t reset are also considered electrical emergencies that require immediate professional service.