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If you own a home or a business, you should already know that at some point, you will need to hire an electrician in cityname to fix electrical issues and maintain your property's wiring systems. Unfortunately, many people forego certified, experienced electricians to save money. The reality is, trying to fix an electrical issue in your home or business is no small task and often costs more money than hiring a professional. Working with electricity can be dangerous to your property and, more importantly, your health.
It might seem like a good idea to try a DIY approach or call your "do it all" local handyman, but going pro will save you time and money when it comes to serious projects like thermal imaging and three-phase panel installations. Think about it: why spend money buying expensive supplies and countless hours watching electrical repair videos when there's a good chance you'll need professional help in the end? Many DIY electricians have good intentions but often end up damaging electrical systems worse than before.
At Engineered Electrical Solutions, we get the job done right the first time, so you can focus on enjoying life while we fix your electrical problem. We bring the same level of quality and reliability to every job we perform, whether it's a routine safety inspection or a whole home electrical installation. Unlike some electricians in South Carolina, we go above and beyond to ensure our customers are safe and satisfied with our work. We pride ourselves on keeping customers informed throughout their electrical job and follow up on our projects to make sure our fixes stick.
At the end of the day, excellent customer care is what we strive to achieve. We do so by providing the highest quality commercial and residential electrical services at affordable prices, all year long. Here are just a few reasons why Lowcountry residents trust Engineered Electrical Solutions:
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Any homeowner with a little confidence can open their YouTube app and search for DIY fixes for residential electrical problems. To be fair, many minor fixes in the home don't require a pro. With that said, electrical work is not something you should tackle on your own. Trying to perform an electrical repair on your own can be counterproductive at best and fatal at worst. In fact, around 400 people are electrocuted at home every year, and almost half of those result in deaths.
Why put yourself and your family at risk when Engineered Electrical Solutions can get the job done safely and effectively for you?
Our expert electricians only work with the best materials available and provide a three-year guarantee on all labor - no questions asked. We never
compromise quality for time and always give our clients realistic schedules to accommodate their busy lives.
During the course of the year, we serve many Lowcountry homeowners just like you, who know they need a professional
electrician to help.Some of our most common residential electrical services include:
If you're having electrical problems in your home, one of the quickest, most efficient ways to find out what's going on is with professional troubleshooting. At Engineered Electrical Solutions, our highly-trained, licensed technicians have years of experience diagnosing and remediating residential electrical problems across South Carolina.
If you're having electrical problems in your home, one of the quickest, most efficient ways to find out what's going on is with professional troubleshooting. At Engineered Electrical Solutions, our highly-trained, licensed technicians have years of experience diagnosing and remediating residential electrical problems across South Carolina.
Installing a new electrical panel or upgrading your current one can be a great way to protect your home from electrical issues. It controls the entire electrical system of your home and, when properly installed and maintained, can last for years without problems. Replacing or updating your electrical panel can prevent short-circuiting and overloaded circuits and offer features like arc fault protection.
If your electrical panel seems to be malfunctioning, don't try to troubleshoot the mishap by yourself. At Engineered Electrical Solutions, our team will come to your home to inspect your electrical panel's wiring, so you don' have to. Once we diagnose the problem, we'll offer suggestions based on your needs and budget.
An electrical safety inspection is essentially a thorough examination of your home's electrical system. Using National Electric Code guidelines, our residential safety inspectors will examine your home's electrical systems, wiring, and components (like appliances) to ensure they meet safety standards. Once we're done, your electrical inspector will give you a thorough checklist to look over, including electrical problems that need attention ASAP. We will also suggest areas of improvement and possible areas where upgrades are needed. In our experience, homeowners need electrical safety inspections when they:
High-tech appliances, kitchen gadgets, and computers are all vulnerable to power surges caused by lightning storms. When too much electricity runs through your home's connecting wires, it can fry the circuits in your most expensive electronics. Since many professionals in today's society work from home, losing critical documents and files can be catastrophic.
That's why it's a good idea to consider whole-home surge protection. Surge protection for your home suppresses fluctuating power by diverting excess electricity to a ground wire. If you're interested in learning more about surge protection for your home, call our office today to learn more about the options we can install for you.
Having a reliable electrician on hand that you can trust with electrical repairs is of utmost importance when you own a business in South Carolina. For years, Engineered Electrical Solutions has provided business owners with the most effective electrical repair and installation services in the Lowcountry. Our team is adept at assisting businesses of all sizes, from small "mom and pop" shops to industrial plants and everything in between.
We offer a wide range of electrical services, from electrical panel installation and business rewiring to transformer installation and thermal imaging. Modern businesses count on energy-efficient electricity to help run their day-to-day operations. If you need your electrical systems to run smoothly so you can stay focused on building your business, count on Engineered Electrical Solutions to be there when you need us the most.
A few of our most popular commercial and industrial electrical services include but are not limited to:
Commercial and industrial-sized buildings are large and complex by the nature of their construction. By proxy, commercial buildings have complicated wiring and electrical systems. Electrical work in the commercial market is best left to experienced, licensed professionals. If you're looking for the very best commercial electricians in Metro Charleston, Engineered Electrical Solutions is here to serve you.
We have completed hundreds of commercial electrician projects for companies like Blue Oyster Restaurant, Shell Gas Stations, Flex Warehouses, Dentist Offices, and many more. With the most up-to-date equipment and years of professional experience, our team is ready to tackle your electrical problem, no matter how large.
A few of our most popular commercial and industrial electrical services include but are not limited to:
Your businesses' electrical system will trip when it has too much electricity running through it. These problems are very common in commercial properties and usually stem from one of three culprits: circuit overloads, short circuits, and ground fault surges. Obviously, when your circuits are tripped regularly, your business operations suffer. To help solve your circuit breaker problems, our commercial electricians will come to your location for in-depth troubleshooting. Once we discover the root cause, we'll get to work on repairing your circuit breaker, so you can continue working and serving your customers.
Like tripped circuit breakers, dimming or flickering lights are among the most common commercial electrical problems in South Carolina. These issues typically stem from poor electrical connections. These poor connections will usually cause sparks, which can start fires and wreak havoc on your commercial building. While dimming lights might seem minor, if you leave this problem to fester, you could be looking at permanent damage to your businesses' electrical systems. Given the danger involved in fixing this problem, it's important that you work with a licensed business electrician like Engineered Electrical Solutions as soon as you're able to.
Dead power outlets aren't always dangerous, unlike other recurring commercial electrical issues. They are, however, disruptive to your company's productivity. Dead outlets are common in older commercial buildings and are often caused by circuit overloads. Connecting multiple high-wattage devices and appliances to the same power socket can cause overheating. When the power outlet overheats, it can lead to tripped circuit breakers. In some cases, the live wire catches fire and burns until it is disconnected. For a reliable solution using high-quality switches, sockets, and circuit breakers, it's best to hire a professional business electrician to get the job done right.
Finding a real-deal, qualified commercial electrician in South Carolina is harder than you might think. Whether it's due to availability or budget, you might be tempted to hire a residential electrician for your commercial electrical problem. While it's true that great residential electricians can help solve commercial issues in theory, it's always best to hire a business electrician with professional experience.
Unlike their residential colleagues, commercial electricians are licensed to deal with different materials and procedures suited specifically for businesses. Commercial wiring is much more complex than residential, and is strategically installed with maintenance, repair, and changes in mind. Additionally, commercial properties usually use a three-phase power supply, necessitating more schooling, skills, and technical ability to service.
The bottom line? If you're a business owner with commercial electricity problems, it's best to work with a licensed commercial electrician, like you will find at Engineered Electrical Solutions.
Shields Painting has been in the business since 1968. In a world where so much has changed, we are proud to uphold the ideals that make us successful: hard, honest work, getting the job done right, and excellent customer service. Providing you with trustworthy, quality work will always take priority over rushing through a project to serve the next customer. That is just not the way we choose to do business.
As professionals dedicated to perfection, we strive to provide a unique painting experience for every customer - one that focuses on their needs and desires instead of our own. Whether you need residential painting for your home or commercial painting for your business, we encourage you to reach out today to speak with our customer service team. Whether you have big ideas about a new paint project or need our expertise and guidance, we look forward to hearing from you soon.
We want to be sure every one of our customers is satisfied, which is why we offer a three-year guaranteed on our labor. If you're in need of an electrician for your home or business, give our office a call and discover the Engineered Electrical Solutions difference.
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NORTH CHARLESTON — The city of North Charleston plans to sell its old City Hall building to Roper St. Francis Healthcare for around $10 million, a final step needed for the company to relocate its downtown hospital to the state’s third-largest municipality, sources close to the negotiations told The Post and Courier.North Charleston will hold a Finance Committee meeting at 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at the current City Hall on Mall Drive, where City Council members are expected to vote in favor of the decision to sell to Roper Hospita...
NORTH CHARLESTON — The city of North Charleston plans to sell its old City Hall building to Roper St. Francis Healthcare for around $10 million, a final step needed for the company to relocate its downtown hospital to the state’s third-largest municipality, sources close to the negotiations told The Post and Courier.
North Charleston will hold a Finance Committee meeting at 5 p.m. Nov. 15 at the current City Hall on Mall Drive, where City Council members are expected to vote in favor of the decision to sell to Roper Hospital the city’s former municipal building, located nearby at 4900 Lacross Road, the sources confirmed.
The full City Council will meet following the committee meeting to finalize the sale.
Roper is expected to make a formal announcement at 10 a.m. Nov. 16 across the street at the old Verizon Wireless call center, which Roper purchased in April, about its plans to build a hospital in North Charleston, sources confirmed.
This major development comes a year after Roper announced that it would relocate its flagship site from downtown Charleston after having provided medical services to patients on the peninsula for more than 165 years. Roper said at the time it had to move its Calhoun Street building because it needs an operation that can better handle flooding, hurricanes and earthquakes.
Roper’s downtown building is located in the flood-prone medical district on Calhoun Street between Jonathan Lucas Street and Courtenay Drive, an area that has repeatedly seen tidal events and heavy rainstorms. Additionally, Charleston is also located near a major East Coast fault line, though it has not been hit with a significant earthquake in more than 100 years.
Roper has purchased several properties near the old North Charleston City Hall building, fueling speculation about the hospital’s new home. In April, Roper bought the old Verizon call center for $22 million and an old corporate office building on Lacross Road for $5.5 million. In May, the hospital bought two more lots off Lacross Road for $13 million a piece.
In 2009, North Charleston’s government moved to a new City Hall just across Mall Drive from its old site. The city maintained ownership of the old building, leasing it tenants. Most recently, the space was occupied by Amazon.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
After getting to the NCAA Tournament and winning in the first round, the Richmond Spiders’ journey to return to the Big Dance continues on the road against the College of Charleston Cougars on Monday (7 p.m. ET).Richmond has top scorer Tyler Burton back from last season, but he is the only one out of the Spiders’ top five scorers who has returned.Charleston has gone with the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-the-parts approach, playing a 10-man rotation with nine getting at least 15 minutes in both games the Cougars ...
After getting to the NCAA Tournament and winning in the first round, the Richmond Spiders’ journey to return to the Big Dance continues on the road against the College of Charleston Cougars on Monday (7 p.m. ET).
Richmond has top scorer Tyler Burton back from last season, but he is the only one out of the Spiders’ top five scorers who has returned.
Charleston has gone with the-whole-is-greater-than-the-sum-of-the-parts approach, playing a 10-man rotation with nine getting at least 15 minutes in both games the Cougars have played this season.
A big reason Charleston uses so many players is the team’s uptempo style. It ranks third among Division I teams in possessions per game since Pat Kelsey took over as coach prior to last season.
This should irritate a Richmond team that has played slowly with a new backcourt, ranking 317th in possessions per game of the 355 Division I teams that have played another Division I opponent.
With Richmond in transition and Charleston coming off a game against North Carolina in which they led the No. 1 team in the country in the second half, the Spiders will get smushed on Monday.
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Chef Esteban Diaz opened an authentic Peruvian restaurant, Pisco Mar, in Port of Call Food & Brew Hall downtown Nov. 11 to offer an intimate dining experience.Diaz grew up in Chiclayo, Peru, a small coastal town about 500 miles north of Lima. He spent his childhood in the kitchen with his mother and grandmother before formally studying Peruvian cuisine when he was 22. Soon after, he opened his own restaurant in Chiclayo. It was a successful bar and lounge-style restaurant for 14 years until Peru’s strict Covid-19 regulations...
Chef Esteban Diaz opened an authentic Peruvian restaurant, Pisco Mar, in Port of Call Food & Brew Hall downtown Nov. 11 to offer an intimate dining experience.
Diaz grew up in Chiclayo, Peru, a small coastal town about 500 miles north of Lima. He spent his childhood in the kitchen with his mother and grandmother before formally studying Peruvian cuisine when he was 22. Soon after, he opened his own restaurant in Chiclayo. It was a successful bar and lounge-style restaurant for 14 years until Peru’s strict Covid-19 regulations left him with no choice but to shut it down.
Port of Call owners Ryan Kaufmann and Thomas Berry met Diaz during a trip to Peru.
“[Our friends] kept stressing how many Peruvians were in Charleston and [they] found it mind-boggling that there was no authentic Peruvian cuisine [here],” Kaufmann said. “So they kept bringing it up to us and educating us on what real Peruvian cuisine is.”
Kaufmann and Berry immersed themselves in the flavors of the region when friends arranged a culinary tour for them in Lima earlier this year and connected them with Diaz. The chef led Kaufmann and Berry on a whirlwind culinary journey, introducing them to as much Peruvian food as possible, dining at five restaurants per day, Kaufmann said.
The tour showcased Diaz’s vision and passion for Peruvian cuisine so the pair sealed the deal on the partnership, and the chef promptly packed his bags to move to the U.S.
“I grew up in a beautiful country with cultural diversity, and it inspired me to do the best for my family and people I love — all the people I left in my country,” Diaz said. “Now I’m a representative of Peru and I want to show the people of Charleston how delicious Peruvian food is.”
When you dine at Pisco Mar, Diaz wants you to feel as if you are eating in his home, he said.
Pisco Mar will showcase the diversity of Peruvian cuisine with a prix fixe eight-course menu. The opening menu may be subject to change, Diaz said, but when he spoke to the City Paper, the first course was slated to be a stuffed avocado dish called palta rellena.
Ceviche, the national dish of Peru, will be a staple menu item. Traditional ceviche is raw fish “cooked” in lime juice, but Diaz said Pisco Mar’s rendition may feature shrimp for a Lowcountry twist.
Another raw fish dish on the menu is tiraditos, a thinly sliced fish coated in an aji amarillo sauce. Aji amarillo is a yellow chili pepper native to Peru and has a slightly fruity flavor that balances the heat.
Skewered, marinated beef hearts called anticuchos will be on the menu. Diaz said he and Kaufmann went to great lengths to source this Peruvian ingredient.
Kaufmann said, “I know Charleston really weighs heavily on eating local, but with this concept, we have gone extremely out of our way to procure all of these items from Peru. For example, all the different variations of peppers and a few other items are not available in Charleston. We want you to feel like you’ve stepped out of the Lowcountry and into Peru for the evening.”
As the menu progresses to heartier dishes, diners will likely encounter arroz con pato, an oven-roasted duck leg quarter on a bed of seasoned rice, or “causa”, which literally translates to casserole, but not the kind you’re picturing.
“Usually a casserole dish is hot,” Kaufmann said, “but this is actually a cold potato dish that’s shaped with a mold and served in a tower, often with layers of avocado, tomato and a protein filling of crab, shrimp or chicken.” Imagine a perfectly cylindrical tuna tower at a seafood restaurant rather than your mom’s green bean casserole.
The dessert course features suspiro a la lemiña, a deep caramel pudding topped with Port-flavored meringue and a sprinkle of cinnamon. But if you prefer a liquid dessert, Pisco Mar will have plenty of Peruvian cocktails to wash down this decadent meal. A lot of Diaz’s input went into the cocktail menu to ensure authenticity.
A majority of the cocktails feature pisco, a spirit distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice with notes of grape and is slightly herbal and earthy.
The Pisco Sour, which is made with lime juice, egg whites and simple syrup, is the national drink of Peru, according to Diaz. The Market Street restaurant will serve a classic version as well as a Maracuya Sour with passionfruit.
The real finale, however, is a musical performance by Diaz, who used to be in a rock band in Peru. When the last course is served, the chef will trade his kitchen tools for an acoustic guitar and play traditional Peruvian music to close out an unforgettable experience.
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Opening Night: Aquarium AglowSouth Carolina Aquarium hosts season two of its mesmerizing holiday experience, Aquarium Aglow, Nov. 18-Dec. 31. Guests can explore the aquarium decorated with tens of thousands of lights and discover the beauty of nature illuminated. Aquarium Aglow promises an even “bigger and brighter” adventure this year, with diverse installations that evoke wonder. While admiring the displays, guests can also purchase food, wine and beer. The Aquarium Aglow series will also host a neighborhood Ne...
Opening Night: Aquarium AglowSouth Carolina Aquarium hosts season two of its mesmerizing holiday experience, Aquarium Aglow, Nov. 18-Dec. 31. Guests can explore the aquarium decorated with tens of thousands of lights and discover the beauty of nature illuminated. Aquarium Aglow promises an even “bigger and brighter” adventure this year, with diverse installations that evoke wonder. While admiring the displays, guests can also purchase food, wine and beer. The Aquarium Aglow series will also host a neighborhood New Year’s Eve celebration this year with face painting, a live DJ and a special ball drop celebration.
Nov. 18. 5:30-9:30 p.m. $22.95-$26.95. South Carolina Aquarium. 100 Aquarium Wharf. Downtown. scaquarium.org
Black Food Truck Festival The Black Food Truck Festival drew more than 11,000 people to its grounds in 2021, and it’s back again this year to bring communities together who want to support delicious local food and live music. Festivalgoers can enjoy diverse fare from 50 food trucks, music from eight regional funk, rock and pop acts, plus a video game truck and a mobile cigar and hookah lounge. Admission is free for kids and there will be an entertainment zone.
Nov. 19-20. 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. $27.33-$64.73. Exchange Park Fairgrounds. 9850 Highway 78. Ladson. Blackfoodtruckfestival.com
Third Thursday at Public Works Art CenterThis week the Public Works Art Center hosts Third Thursday, which means art lovers get a chance to meet featured artists and enjoy a reception with refreshments. This month’s reception celebrates New York-based visual artist Pam Shanley’s textile exhibit, Life is a Party, and Charleston mixed-media artist Taylor Faulkner’s exhibit, Let’s all Be Weird About It.
Nov. 17. 5:30-8:30 p.m. Free. Public Works Art Center. 135 West Richardson Ave. Summerville. publicworksartcenter.org
King BBQ pop-up at PURE Theatre King BBQ will host a pop-up at PURE Theatre before the final 7:30 p.m. performance of Clyde’s, an evocative play that tells the story of a rough-around-the-edges staff that runs a truck stop sandwich shop. Arrive early and enjoy a make-your-own-sandwich station from Jackrabbit Filly owners Shuai and Corrie Wang’s new barbecue fusion concept, King BBQ, which will open spring 2023 in North Charleston.
Nov. 19. Time varies. $45. PURE Theatre. 134 Cannon St. Downtown. puretheatre.org
Oyster Roast and BBQ benefiting Warrior Surf Foundation Fam’s Brewing Co. and Crazy Dutchman Catering offer all-you-can-eat oysters, pork BBQ and sides all day at this annual neighborhood event. The fundraiser benefits Folly Beach nonprofit Warrior Surf Foundation, which provides free surf and wellness programs to veterans. Ticket holders can also enjoy local vendor pop-ups and live music, plus a free pint of beer.
Nov. 20. 1-5 p.m. $45-$55. Fam’s Brewing Co. 1291 Folly Road. Folly. famsbrewingco.com
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County parks is looking to spend millions of dollars on a new park in West Ashley near Charles Towne Landing.Behind a gate off Old Towne Road sits 67 acres of land called Old Towne Creek County Park, the majority of which is protected for conservation. The county wants to add features to the land and open it up for the public to use.“As you look around, you see different pockets of where the sun is shining through, and people will be able to peer into different spaces and different win...
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - Charleston County parks is looking to spend millions of dollars on a new park in West Ashley near Charles Towne Landing.
Behind a gate off Old Towne Road sits 67 acres of land called Old Towne Creek County Park, the majority of which is protected for conservation. The county wants to add features to the land and open it up for the public to use.
“As you look around, you see different pockets of where the sun is shining through, and people will be able to peer into different spaces and different windows into the landscape,” Charleston County Parks Senior Planner Matt Moldenhauer said. “Obviously, we’re on a peninsula surrounded by Old Towne Creek, which is spectacular, and so people really get to appreciate all we have here.”
The county is accepting construction bids for the planned park. Moldenhauer said they want to add a one mile, Americans with Disabilities Act-accessible walking trail, build a park center with restrooms and a pavilion as well as create separate entrances for vehicles and pedestrians.
There are three historic structures on the property. The county plans to fix up the outside of two homes built in the 1910s, but people will not be able to go inside.
“That [conservation] easement not only protects the landscape of most of the property but also two of the structures, which were built in the early 1900s,” Moldenhauer said.
Officials also hope to add a playground and an elevated overlook of the creek, but it depends on the bids they get back from contractors.
Moldenhauer said the park has been in the works since the county bought the property just over 10 years ago. The property had been privately owned up until then.
Neighbors said they are excited about it potentially opening, since the site is only open for certain events, such as Wine Down Wednesdays, which will be cancelled until renovations are complete.
“We have to keep our eyes open where it’s available for us to go,” neighbor Noel Beatty said. “We’ll frequent it more if it’s made more available to the general public.”
Moldenhauer said these improvements are part of phase one of the park. There is no timetable for a second phase at this time.
Officials hope to start construction early next year and have it open to the public in 2025.
“We hope that when they come out here, we’ve really done our best to take a very light touch on this already immaculate landscape,” Moldenhauer said.
The county will be holding a meeting Wednesday at 10 a.m. for contractors to visit the site and come up with quotes for potential bids.
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