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 Fort Mill, 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.
FORT MILL, S.C. — A new study ranked the best elementary schools in South Carolina, and the Fort Mill School District can safely claim it’s the best in the state for youngsters.Seven of the top 10 public elementary schools in South Carolina all stand in Fort Mill, with Gold Hill Elementary School taking the top spot overall. But the rising notoriety might also explain why the school district had to freeze enrollment at Gold Hill just a few months ago.Channel 9′s Tina Terry spoke to district leaders who said th...
FORT MILL, S.C. — A new study ranked the best elementary schools in South Carolina, and the Fort Mill School District can safely claim it’s the best in the state for youngsters.
Seven of the top 10 public elementary schools in South Carolina all stand in Fort Mill, with Gold Hill Elementary School taking the top spot overall. But the rising notoriety might also explain why the school district had to freeze enrollment at Gold Hill just a few months ago.
Channel 9′s Tina Terry spoke to district leaders who said that the freeze had to do with overcrowding at that school and others, but the new study may prove why so many people want to live in Fort Mill.
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“I think when you get to work with great people, success will follow,” said Josh Burris, the principal at Gold Hill Elementary School.
Burris is giving credit to the teachers and staffers at the elementary school. He says they’re the reason the school took the number one spot on the new list, which was published by Niche.
Here are the Fort Mill schools that made the top-10 list:
Niche says it considered criteria like math and reading scores, surveys from students and parents about teachers, and diversity.
“We’re a diverse school. We have 23 languages represented among all our students and families,” said Burris. “We have students who look different and come from all different places and have different experiences.”
Burris says despite their differences, kids at Gold Hill Elementary function as a family and thrive together. Terry spoke with one parent who agreed.
“He’s thriving, he’s very happy here -- I enjoy the diversity,” the parent said.
While it’s a win for Fort Mill Schools, the accolades come as the district tries desperately to manage growth and overcrowding. Since the 2002-2003 school year, the Fort Mill School District has grown from roughly 6,000 students to nearly 18,000.
“Just 10-15 years ago, a lot of those schools didn’t even exist,” said Joe Burke with the Fort Mill School District. “So to have that many on the list, in the area of growth that we have and the rapid growth that we face, is really impressive.”
Burke acknowledged that the wins will likely lead to even more growth that the district will have to juggle.
“That’s the flip side of being on a list like this. We know a lot of people look at this, and that’s how they decide where they want to live,” Burke said.
Niche also looked at the best public elementary schools in North Carolina, but just two schools in our area made the top-ten list: Metrolina Regional Scholars Academy landed at number two and Lake Norman Charter in Huntersville ranked number seven. You can see the full list of North Carolina schools at this link.
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FORT MILL, S.C. — It's a big weekend in Fort Mill, as the annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival returns to York County.This Saturday is the 14th annual Strawberry Festival at Elisha Park in Fort Mill. Located along North White Street between Ardrey Street and Sidney Johnson Street, the festival has everything strawberry and fun for the whole family. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.The festival's events started earlier this wee...
FORT MILL, S.C. — It's a big weekend in Fort Mill, as the annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival returns to York County.
This Saturday is the 14th annual Strawberry Festival at Elisha Park in Fort Mill. Located along North White Street between Ardrey Street and Sidney Johnson Street, the festival has everything strawberry and fun for the whole family. The event runs from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m.
The festival's events started earlier this weekend, including the annual strawberry pageants, golf tournament, strawberry sprint, stroll and strawberry scavenger hunt. The main event is the festival itself, and there's a little bit of everything for everyone, Fort Mill public relations director Chris Sardelli said.
A few familiar WCNC Charlotte faces came out for the 14th annual Strawberry Festival at Elisha Park in Fort Mill on Saturday.
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Everything starts with those delicious, juicy strawberries, which are grown right here in York County. Ron Edwards, the general manager of Springs Farm, says this year's crop is awesome and you can pick them yourself if you take a ride to the farm. If you're just going to the festival, don't worry. There will be plenty of strawberries for purchase, not to mention all the other goodies!
The South Carolina Strawberry Festival features live entertaining, kids rides and activies, strawberry pie, ice cream and other recipe contests. They also have pig races, great food from local and regional vendors, arts and crafts and a car show. And on Saturday night, there's a spectacular fireworks show to close out the event.
To learn more about the South Carolina Strawberry Festival, click here.
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Starting in 2024 the public schools in Fort Mill, South Carolina, will shift the way young children are taught to read — switching from a “balanced literacy” approach to one that zeroes in on phonics and other basic steps based on reading research.Early this year, parents and reading experts began coming to Fort Mill school board meetings asking for just such a ...
Starting in 2024 the public schools in Fort Mill, South Carolina, will shift the way young children are taught to read — switching from a “balanced literacy” approach to one that zeroes in on phonics and other basic steps based on reading research.
Early this year, parents and reading experts began coming to Fort Mill school board meetings asking for just such a change. In March a district spokesman said Fort Mill was satisfied with its approach but would change if the state required it.
Last week Superintendent Chuck Epps told the board that his staff has been reviewing 90 pages of new state curriculum standards that were released in January — and, he says, the district does need to change.
“One of the changes we have found in our ongoing research is that the new standards, especially in K-2, have a strong focus on the explicit and systematic approach to teaching phonics and phonemic awareness. This is where we find alignment with the science of reading approach,” Epps said.
This is part of a national debate about the best way to teach reading. It’s been going on for decades but has intensified in the last couple of years — partly because of parent pressure after the pandemic and partly because of an American Public Media podcast, “Sold a Story,” that dug into problems with whole language and balanced literacy. Those strategies have been popular for decades but leave many students lacking basic reading skills.
Caitlin Boyle, of Fort Mill, is one of the parents who has been calling for change. She says overall reading scores in the small, affluent district just south of Charlotte may be high, but many students struggle because of faulty instruction. She lauded the district’s change of tactics.
“What I hope is happening is that the district has seen that the parents really want a focus on phonics for their children and for other children in the district and even though the district is going to have a lot of leeway in implementation, what we want is a solid science of reading stance,” she said.
Boyle is vice chair of the York County chapter of Moms For Liberty, a national parents’ rights group that formed soon after COVID-19 closed schools. Chapter members have been prominent in the call for change in Fort Mill, but others have joined in.
At last week’s board meeting, staff told the board the new state standards shift the focus to structured literacy, also known as the science of reading. It requires an explicit focus on teaching children to know the sounds letters make, use them to sound out words and understand the meaning of words and stories. Balanced literacy can include some of those steps but focuses more on exposing children to good books and helping them use context to figure out words.
Fort Mill officials say classrooms will begin making small adjustments now. For instance, Amanda Griffin, coordinator of elementary reading, says local educators are doing a book study on “Shifting the Balance: Six Ways to Bring the Science of Reading Into the Balanced Literacy Classroom.”
During the coming school year districts across South Carolina will train teachers and select new classroom materials for use in 2024-25.
Assistant Superintendent Michael Waiksnis says state officials have cautioned that there are misconceptions and oversimplifcations afloat about the reading debate. For instance, he said, some describe the strategies Fort Mill currently uses as “just guessing at words,” while others act as if science of reading is one proven strategy that can be packaged and marketed. In fact, he said, it’s a complex body of research whose applications are still being tested.
“It’s certainly not settled science, 100%,” he said. “We think it is a great idea for K-2, it’s supported by research. But there’s also research out there that says that’s maybe not the best way.”
Two years ago the North Carolina General Assembly provided $50 million to put all elementary and pre-K teachers through extensive training on how to use techniques based on the science of reading. It’s still being rolled out and requires 160 hours of training over two years.
Peter Olinger, director of elementary education for Fort Mill schools, says the district will not expect teachers to make dramatic changes without support.
“We want to make sure that we’re very methodical, that we’re very respectful and that we’re trying to meet them where they are to get this process going,” he said.
A new Dunkin’ Donuts will bring its donuts, breakfast and beverages to Fort Mill’s east side. The donut shop is part of the new Avery Plaza development, and won’t be far from a site where there will be hundreds of new homes.A new multi-tenant building will go between the existing Food Lion shopping center and QT gas station at the corner of S.C. 160 and Springfield Parkway. Dunkin’ will have a more than 2,000-square-foot end space nea...
A new Dunkin’ Donuts will bring its donuts, breakfast and beverages to Fort Mill’s east side. The donut shop is part of the new Avery Plaza development, and won’t be far from a site where there will be hundreds of new homes.
A new multi-tenant building will go between the existing Food Lion shopping center and QT gas station at the corner of S.C. 160 and Springfield Parkway. Dunkin’ will have a more than 2,000-square-foot end space nearest the QT. A slightly larger space on the opposite end will face Food Lion. Between them, five more spaces will offer almost 1,400 square feet each.
Kerri Robusto, senior vice president with Clear Springs Development, said other tenants are yet to be determined.
“I don’t have any other leases signed yet, but I’m just starting to market it since the Dunkin’ deal is finally signed,” Robusto said.
With construction just starting, Robusto said it could be 18 months before the donut shop opens. By the time Dunkin’ and up to six more businesses open in the new retail space, the area could look much different.
Springland Associates, a company affiliated with Clear Springs, sold more than 340 acres just northeast of Avery Plaza to Dan Ryan Builders for almost $16.5 million. The property is next to Anne Spring Close Greenway property, along with the school complex that includes Fort Mill Elementary School and Fort Mill Middle School.
The land has access off S.C. 160.
Robusto said plans for the site include roughly 500 age-restricted homes. The builder is working through the permit process now, Robusto said, so development activity could be at least four or five months from starting.
Assistant town manager Chris Pettit said the property is approved for 475 age-restricted homes or townhomes as part of a 2008 development agreement with Clear Springs. Some early grading is underway. The new residences won’t have to come to the town council or planning commission again.
“Given that it was approved in 2008 in the development agreement, all subsequent approvals are administrative and do not require further council or planning commission action,” Pettit said.
Dan Ryan also bought almost 3 acres from another associated company, Clear Springs Baxter, last year for $1 million. That site is off Sixth Baxter Crossing and Hugh Street. An application last year by Clear Springs Baxter for that site included plans for 20 townhomes.
Dan Ryan has communities in 10 states from Florida to Pennsylvania. The company worked in Masons Bend in Fort Mill, and it Paddlers Cove in Lake Wylie. DRB Elevate is the brand of active adult, age-restricted communities for seniors.
Dunkin’ is a Massachusetts-based company that started in 1950. There are now more than 11,000 locations worldwide, including more than 8,500 sites in 41 states. Dunkin’ has two Fort Mill locations, both in the Gold Hill Road corridor, plus three stores in Rock Hill and another in Lake Wylie.
This story was originally published April 14, 2023, 12:13 PM.
FORT MILL, S.C. — Some new homebuyers in Fort Mill may have to pay more than $1,700 every year if a developer gets their way.It’s proposed for the Elizabeth community along Fort Mill Parkway. It would be one of the largest subdivisions in Fort Mill, with more than 820 single-family homes and close to 500 townhomes.James Rivenbark owns a business nearby. He sees the community as just another sign of growth....
FORT MILL, S.C. — Some new homebuyers in Fort Mill may have to pay more than $1,700 every year if a developer gets their way.
It’s proposed for the Elizabeth community along Fort Mill Parkway. It would be one of the largest subdivisions in Fort Mill, with more than 820 single-family homes and close to 500 townhomes.
James Rivenbark owns a business nearby. He sees the community as just another sign of growth.
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“A lot of growth. Traffic’s bad, but we’re right beside a big city, so big city problems,” he said. “The schools in Fort Mill are great so people will continue to come.”
The developer, Lennar Homes, wants city leaders to create a special municipal improvement district. Homeowners in Elizabeth would pay up to $1,750 per year in addition to their property taxes.
The money would pay for infrastructure improvements like roads, water, and sewer.
A new single-family home in Fort Mill already costs $18,000 more due to impact fees approved by York County for Fort Mill Schools. Rivenbark doesn’t mind those fees, but he said the Lennar proposal goes too far.
“As far as all that’s concerned, that’s their responsibility, not the public,” he said. “If they want to do business, do business.”
Fort Mill’s town council will have the final say. Channel 9′s Tina Terry asked the mayor, Guynn Savage, where she stands.
“I just feel that it’s inappropriate in today for the town to work to delay or advance any money towards a development that certainly isn’t bringing any benefit to the whole of the community that elected me,” she said.
Lennar will make a formal presentation to town council in the near future, but Terry was told the date hasn’t been set just yet.
Terry has reached out to Lennar Homes to hear their thoughts on the plan.
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