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 Indian Trailo, 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.
Mending Pawz Rescue says the increase in supplies over the last year have gone up about 10%INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — The impact of inflation is affecting everyone in different ways, but for Mending Pawz Rescue of NC, the founders say rising costs are now making their mission much more challenging to rescue as many cats as possible and find their forever homes.The rescue first started back in 2018. Typically Mendin...
Mending Pawz Rescue says the increase in supplies over the last year have gone up about 10%
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — The impact of inflation is affecting everyone in different ways, but for Mending Pawz Rescue of NC, the founders say rising costs are now making their mission much more challenging to rescue as many cats as possible and find their forever homes.
The rescue first started back in 2018. Typically Mending Pawz says donations cover about 20% of its costs. The rest is out of pocket. Now those out-of-pocket expenses are becoming much more costly.
“I’d say the increase in supplies overall over the past year has probably gone up about 10 percent," Matthew Szymanski said. “The average cost per cat from intake through placement is anywhere from $250 to $650 depending on the cat.”
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Some of the necessary supplies to provide for the 40-50 cats in their care include food, litter, veterinary visits, cleaning supplies, beds, crates and more.
“Unfortunately it all comes down to money and if we can’t stretch thin anymore, we have [had] to turn away cats in the past -- which is the antithesis to our mission," Szymanski said.
Mending Pawz says they can make the most of one-time or recurring donations to help meet some of their needs.
“One of the benefits of having the recurring monthly donation versus just the one time is that it allows us to project out into the future how many cats we’ll be able to intake this month," Szymanski said.
But in addition to money, Mending Pawz is also looking for volunteers willing to offer their time or skill such as pro bono veterinary services or social media help.
For those interested in helping or donating, Mending Pawz has an Amazon wish list.
Carolina Green Corp. services dozens of college and professional teams from Indian Trail.INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — Last week, on a farm 30 minutes from Charlotte, Danny Losito made final, and precise checks."We're kind of putting eyes on it for the last time before it gets harvested for install," Losito said.Losito is the Manager of Fields and Conversions for Tepper Sports & Entertainment.Fo...
Carolina Green Corp. services dozens of college and professional teams from Indian Trail.
INDIAN TRAIL, N.C. — Last week, on a farm 30 minutes from Charlotte, Danny Losito made final, and precise checks.
"We're kind of putting eyes on it for the last time before it gets harvested for install," Losito said.
Losito is the Manager of Fields and Conversions for Tepper Sports & Entertainment.
For the last few months, the pitch for Charlotte FC's friendly against Chelsea FC grew on a 45-acre property in Indian Trail owned by Chad Price and his wife Kerry.
"Thirty-four years in the business now," Price, president of Carolina Green Corp., said.
It's called GameOn Grass.
And from right here in the Charlotte region they service major college football surfaces, and NFL teams like the Chiefs and Ravens as well as the Panthers practice fields.
Part of the pitch to get popular English Premier League side Chelsea FC to play in Charlotte was the installation of natural grass, which all EPL teams play on.
"The way we've kind of cultivated it here is going to kind of simulate the grass that Chelsea is maybe preferred to," Losito said.
It's a fairly new variety called Tahoma 31 Bermudagrass.
Now that the Garth Brooks concerts are done at Bank of America Stadium, the process of installing a natural grass field for one night only begins. The field for #CharlotteFC vs #ChelseaFC was grown locally. It will take 31 tractor trailer truckloads to bring it all to BofA. @wcnc https://t.co/Le3dvJtApC pic.twitter.com/JpBZxdD9mr
— Nick Carboni (@NickCarboniWCNC) July 17, 2022
It's not exactly what's used across the pond, but it should feel that way for the players.
"More of an upright plant growth," Losito said. "So their cleats are coming in and out. A little bit more leaf for better ball roll."
Rolls. Hundreds of them.
As Garth Brooks wrapped up his second concert at Bank of America Stadium, Price and his crew were harvesting the field at the farm.
Thirty truckloads of sod rolls were then brought to Uptown Charlotte overnight for installation on top of a protective event surface left behind after the concerts.
Each load grossed 80,000 pounds.
"14-hour period," Price said. "Which we've done before but it's quite a challenge."
The grass is actually born in South Carolina and grown in sand to simulate its final destination.
Then it moves to Price's property where it's grown on a bed plastic.
That, plus its weight (17 lbs. per square foot) gives this grass its greatest strengths.
"It makes the Bermudagrass intertwine the roots amongst themselves and it gets a really, tough, durable sod," Price said. "You can lay it on the ground and play on it immediately."
That's what they'll do Wednesday, under the watchful eyes of Losito.
"Players cleats are interacting how we want them to," he said. "And hopefully after the game is over, get some sleep."
Tepper Sports & Entertainment declined to give a cost for the project, but Carolina Green Corp.'s work at Texas A&M's Kyle Field in 2014 cost $300,000.
After Wednesday's match, some of the grass will be taken by members of the grounds crew for their own lawns, and some will be re-used on golf courses and the Panthers' practice fields.
Much of the field will no longer be usable after the match because the process to remove it is destructive to the grass.
FORT WORTH, Texas – Maryland redshirt junior quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has been named to the Davey O'Brien Award Preseason Watch List, it was announced on Tuesday. The list includes 35 of the nation's top returning college quarterbacks.Compiled by a subset of the Davey O'Brien National Selection Committee, this year's list was selected based on career player performance and expectations heading into th...
FORT WORTH, Texas – Maryland redshirt junior quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa has been named to the Davey O'Brien Award Preseason Watch List, it was announced on Tuesday. The list includes 35 of the nation's top returning college quarterbacks.
Compiled by a subset of the Davey O'Brien National Selection Committee, this year's list was selected based on career player performance and expectations heading into the 2022 college football season.
Tagovailoa, who was named to the Maxwell Award Watch List on Monday, set seven single-season program records during a prolific 2021 season. The Ewa Beach, Hawaii native owns Maryland single-season records for passing yards (3,860), completions (328), completion percentage (69.2%), passing touchdowns (26) and 300-yard passing games (7) last season.
The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. The 46th Annual Davey O'Brien Awards Dinner honoring the winner will be held Monday, Feb. 20, 2023, at The Fort Worth Club in Fort Worth, Texas.
The official Davey O'Brien Midseason Watch List will be released on Tuesday, Oct. 18, and will contain all active quarterbacks from the Preseason Watch List, all players honored as a weekly Great 8 recipient through the season's first seven weeks and any additional quarterbacks approved by the selection subcommittee.
The Midseason Watch List will then be pared down to the 35-player Davey O'Brien QB Class of 2022 on Tuesday, Oct. 25. Fan voting on social media (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) will again play a role in the semifinalist, finalist and winner voting totals when combined with the national selection committee's ballots. Voting will begin on Oct. 25.
Sixteen semifinalists selected from the QB Class will be named on Tuesday, Nov. 8. The Foundation will announce the three finalists two weeks later (Monday, Nov. 21). The 2022 Davey O'Brien Award winner will be unveiled live on ESPN on Thursday, Dec. 8, during The Home Depot College Football Awards.
2022 Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award Watch List Brennan Armstrong, Virginia, Sr., 6-2, 212, Shelby, Ohio Stetson Bennett, Georgia, Sr., 5-11, 190, Blackshear, Ga. Gerry Bohanon, USF, Sr., 6-3, 221, Earle, Ark. Logan Bonner, Utah State, Sr., 6-1, 230, Rowlett, Texas Chase Brice, Appalachian State, Sr., 6-3, 235, Grayson, Ga. Sean Clifford, Penn State, Sr., 6-2, 212, Cincinnati, Ohio Malik Cunningham, Louisville, Sr., 6-1, 190, Montgomery, Ala. Brett Gabbert, Miami (OH), Jr., 6-0, 209, St. Louis, Mo. Dillon Gabriel, Oklahoma, Jr., 5-11, 204, Mililani, Hawaii Jake Haener, Fresno State, Sr., 6-1, 210, Danville, Calif. Jaren Hall, BYU, Jr., 6-1, 205, Spanish Fork, Utah Frank Harris, UTSA, Sr., 6-0, 200, Schertz, Texas Sam Hartman, Wake Forest, Jr., 6-1, 208, Charlotte, N.C. Hendon Hooker, Tennessee, Sr., 6-4, 218, Greensboro, N.C. KJ Jefferson, Arkansas, Jr., 6-3, 242, Sardis, Miss. Devin Leary, NC State, Jr., 6-1, 215, Sicklerville, N.J. Will Levis, Kentucky, Sr., 6-3, 232, Madison, Conn. Grayson McCall, Coastal Carolina, Jr., 6-3, 210, Indian Trail, N.C. Tanner McKee, Stanford, Jr., 6-6, 226, Corona, Calif. Tanner Mordecai, SMU, Sr., 6-3, 218, Waco, Texas Bo Nix, Oregon, Jr., 6-3, 214, Pinson, Ala. Aidan O'Connell, Purdue, Sr., 6-3, 210, Long Grove, Ill. Spencer Rattler, South Carolina, Jr., 6-1, 210, Phoenix, Ariz. Chris Reynolds, Charlotte, Sr., 5-11, 210, Mocksville, N.C. Cameron Rising, Utah, Jr., 6-2, 220, Ventura, Calif., Will Rogers, Mississippi State, Jr., 6-2, 210, Brandon, Miss. Spencer Sanders, Oklahoma State, Sr., 6-1, 210, Denton, Texas C.J. Stroud, Ohio State, Jr., 6-3, 215, Inland Empire, Calif. Taulia Tagovailoa, Maryland, Jr., 5-11, 200, Ewa Beach, Hawaii Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA, Sr., 6-1, 205, Las Vegas, Nev. Payton Thorne, Michigan State, Jr., 6-2, 210, Naperville, Ill. Clayton Tune, Houston, Sr., 6-3, 215, Carrollton, Texas Tyler Van Dyke, Miami, So., 6-4, 224, Glastonbury, Conn. Caleb Williams, USC, So., 6-1, 215, Washington, D.C. Bryce Young, Alabama, Jr., 6-0, 194, Pasadena, Calif.
By Conference: SEC (7), ACC (5), Pac-12 (5), Big Ten (5), American (3), Big 12 (2), C-USA (2), Mountain West (2), Sun Belt (2), Mid-American (1), Independents (1).
About the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award The Davey O'Brien National Quarterback Award is presented annually to the nation's best college quarterback and is the oldest and most prestigious national quarterback award. The Davey O'Brien Award honors candidates who exemplify Davey O'Brien's enduring character while exhibiting teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership in both academics and athletics. Headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, the Davey O'Brien Foundation has awarded more than $1.2 million in scholarships and university grants to help high school and college athletes transform leadership on the field into leadership in life. For more information, visit www.DaveyOBrien.org.
RICHMOND, Va. – Six University of Richmond student-athletes were named to the 2021-22 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Academic All-State Team. In order to qualify, student-athletes must be a sophomore in academic standing with a minimum of a 3.25 cumulative grade point average.Junior men's golf student-athlete Lou Baker (Timonium, Md.), women's basketball sophomore student-athlete ...
RICHMOND, Va. – Six University of Richmond student-athletes were named to the 2021-22 Virginia Sports Information Directors (VaSID) Academic All-State Team. In order to qualify, student-athletes must be a sophomore in academic standing with a minimum of a 3.25 cumulative grade point average.
Junior men's golf student-athlete Lou Baker (Timonium, Md.), women's basketball sophomore student-athlete Addie Budnik (Highland Park, Ill.), soccer and track senior student-athlete Taylor Coleman (Indian Trail, N.C.), junior swimming student-athlete Claire O'Shaughnessy (Laurel, Md.), redshirt sophomore football student-athlete Robert Rolfe (Scarsdale, N.Y.) and junior women's lacrosse student-athlete Arden Tierney (Port Washington, N.Y.) were honored with the best of the state.
Baker earns his first Academic All-State selection as a business administration major. He is an Atlantic 10 Conference Academic Honor Roll recipient and ended his junior year fourth in Richmond's career scoring list with a stroke average of 73.77. He was one of three Spiders that played in every event this year, leading the team with three top-10 finishes. His best finish was a fourth place showing at Ross Collegiate Classic.
Budnik also earns her first academic All-State honor. The pre-business major is a two-time A-10 Academic Honor Roll selection. She earned the sophomore GPA award for the athletics department at the annual Spidys Awards. She was named Second Team All-Conference in 2021-22, leading the team in scoring at 13.6 points per game and ranking second in rebounding at 5.9 boards per game.
Coleman earns her second-straight Academic All-State accolade. The four-time A-10 Academic Honor Roll recipient was an environmental studies major. She took home the Presidential Citation Award at the Spidys for the top senior GPA and was named the Spiders Scholar Athlete of the Year. The two-sport letterwinner (soccer and track) minored in Latin America, Latino and Iberian Studies.
O'Shaughnessy has also earned two-straight Academic All-State honors. The psychology major is a three-time A-10 Academic Honor Roll selection and an Academic All-Conference selection this year. She finished fourth in the 100 butterfly with a 54.27 and took home silver in the 200 butterfly with a 2:00.60. She also medaled twice as a relay member, finishing third as the fly leg in the 400 medley relay (3:40.59) and helped the Spiders set a new program record in the 800 free relay (7:16.97) when she swam the opening 200 meters.
Rolfe picks up his first career Academic All-State honor. He earned the top GPA Award for juniors at this year's Spidys. He is a three-time Colonial Athletic Association Academic Honor Roll recipient. The wide receiver played in eight games this past fall as a business administration major.
Tierney adds her second Academic All-State award in as many years. The business administration major is a three-time A-10 Academic Honor Roll recipient. She was named Second Team All-Atlantic 10 this season and was named to the A-10's All-Academic Team. She ended the season second in the conference in points per game (4.0) and second in draw controls (98). She tallied 72 points on the year, scoring 39 goals and handing out 33 assists.
There were 37 schools in the state represented and 222 student-athletes honored. --UR—
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The number of grocery stores overcharging for items has skyrocketed, state audits show, and officials believe staffing shortages could be to blame.According to state records, seven Charlotte-area stores received fines for overcharging in the first quarter of 2022. They include four Walmart stores, in Belmont, North Charlotte, Matthews, and Indian Trail, two Dollar Generals, in Marshville and East Charlotte, and a Dollar Store in Northeast Charlotte.“Normally we hand out nearly $40,000 to $50,000 in...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The number of grocery stores overcharging for items has skyrocketed, state audits show, and officials believe staffing shortages could be to blame.
According to state records, seven Charlotte-area stores received fines for overcharging in the first quarter of 2022. They include four Walmart stores, in Belmont, North Charlotte, Matthews, and Indian Trail, two Dollar Generals, in Marshville and East Charlotte, and a Dollar Store in Northeast Charlotte.
“Normally we hand out nearly $40,000 to $50,000 in fines where stores have been overcharging, and this past year it was over half a million,” Chad Parker, the Standards Measurement Manager for the Department of Agriculture, said.
This map below shows 42 stores fined across North Carolina during the first quarter of 2022.
The Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services conducts periodic, unannounced inspections of price-scanning systems to ensure accuracy. There could be penalties involved if a store fails a follow-up inspection.
The goal of the inspections is to keep stores honest and accurate.
"Stores have had a very big problem keeping up with the price changes," Parker said.
Consumers who would like to file a complaint about scanner errors can call the Standards Division at 984-236-4750.
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