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 Lugoff, 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.
Three new developments are under construction which is expected to provide 280 units to the areaLUGOFF, S.C. — As more people call Kershaw County home, more apartments and homes are popping up also.According to the United States Census Bureau, from April 1st, 2020 to July 1st, 2021, over 700 people moved to the area,Kershaw County Administrator Danny Templar says, "It seems like a land that can be developed is being developed."Mo...
Three new developments are under construction which is expected to provide 280 units to the area
LUGOFF, S.C. — As more people call Kershaw County home, more apartments and homes are popping up also.
According to the United States Census Bureau, from April 1st, 2020 to July 1st, 2021, over 700 people moved to the area,
Kershaw County Administrator Danny Templar says, "It seems like a land that can be developed is being developed."
Most of that land the county is the western half of the county. "Growth tends to be in the West Wateree side of Lugoff and primarily Elgin," he says. "If you look at the census data maps and heat maps if you will from 2010 it was really hot you could see the growth and that trend has certainly continued, that trend has continued into 2020."
Residents like Patsy Jackson live near all of the construction. She says she's curious about what's happening, "It started out as homes, then it started turning into townhouses, and I'm not really sure some apartment buildings, and so forth I'm really not really sure what all it is."
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The development includes three new subdivisions that will welcome a total of 280 units. "There are some businesses coming in on the main strip but it's more single-family homes," Templar says. "Clearly there is a demand, it's supply and demand, as you can see these homes are built, they're not even finished and there is a sold sticker in the window so that it's a true indicator for the market is and the demand."
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Restaurants like Lugoff House of Pizza say this will be good for their dining room too. "We do see more people coming this way here because I think they are building new apartments over here, we're seeing new customers coming this way, of course, it's good," says Hossam Naama, the manager of Lugoff Pizza.
As for how much more growth the area can handle Templar says, "Growth is good, we're not anti-growth, we certainly welcome growth and members in the community, but we have to also be mindful of this is a mostly rural county so we don't quite have the infrastructure in terms of roads and signal you might have in a larger community."
'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan thanked the sheriff's office after an unusual situation unfolded at his door.KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — A former WWE star who now lives in the Midlands is making headlines for an incident at his home.“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan is known for carrying around a two-by-four and giving the thumbs up ahead of his matches in the ring. And he's currently a Kershaw County resident.Last week Duggan posted a thank you note to Kersha...
'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan thanked the sheriff's office after an unusual situation unfolded at his door.
KERSHAW COUNTY, S.C. — A former WWE star who now lives in the Midlands is making headlines for an incident at his home.
“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan is known for carrying around a two-by-four and giving the thumbs up ahead of his matches in the ring. And he's currently a Kershaw County resident.
Last week Duggan posted a thank you note to Kershaw County deputies on social media for how they handled an incident at his home. The deputies responded after Duggan said a man he did not know jumped his fence and began pounding on his front door.
Duggan went on to say he held the man at gunpoint until law enforcement arrived. Kershaw County Sheriff Lee Boan said this all started a few houses down from where the Duggans live.
“A young man and a young lady had some problems in the past,” he said. “She separated from him, went to live with her dad, who lives down the road from the Duncan residence. And he shows up at the house. Dad's not aware of it. He looks up, there's a guy inside his house who he feels is a threat to his daughter, so he immediately starts assaulting him, hitting him, and somebody in the house pulled a gun on him.”
The sheriff said the man ran from the area “scared to death.”
“Turns out that apparently there was a back-and-forth conversation between the young man and the young lady, and I think she kind of invited him to the house,” the sheriff said. “Dad didn't know this.”
The sheriff said this was the core case that they were investigating. The situation, however, continued to the Duggans’ house where authorities said the young man beat on the front door and came in.
“But he immediately said he was scared. Somebody was trying to kill him,” the sheriff said. “Hacksaw listened to what he was saying and, to start with, he felt like it was somebody trying a home invasion and he was like a diversion - and they may come in the back door.”
“And so, you know, he held him at gunpoint, got his wife Deborah to call our dispatch and she was able to tell him what was going on,” the sheriff added. “We got deputies out there and as soon as we got everything organized at that point, he's like, OK, I understand why he was going door to door.”
The sheriff said that deputies and the Duggans were glad that the situation ended the way it did.
When it was all said and done, no charges were filed in connection with the case. Duggan said on social media that he and his wife are safe and there was no damage.
If you haven’t heard of Tegan Riechers before, you will, and soon. The 11-year-old from Lugoff, who has been acting since the age of 7, is starring in a new movie, Fifty Times Rock, set to debut on Amazon Prime on March 27. A special screening is set for this Saturday at the Little Theater on DeKalb Street.In the comedy movie, Art Newkirk plays Cecil, an aging rocker, whose band “Thirty Times Rock” was big in the 1980s. Now, years later, he wants to be famous again, but seems to have a hard time making it ba...
If you haven’t heard of Tegan Riechers before, you will, and soon. The 11-year-old from Lugoff, who has been acting since the age of 7, is starring in a new movie, Fifty Times Rock, set to debut on Amazon Prime on March 27. A special screening is set for this Saturday at the Little Theater on DeKalb Street.
In the comedy movie, Art Newkirk plays Cecil, an aging rocker, whose band “Thirty Times Rock” was big in the 1980s. Now, years later, he wants to be famous again, but seems to have a hard time making it back onto the charts. That is, until his young niece, Annie — played by Tegan — arrives, bass guitar in hand.
“Annie has a lot of sass, and Tegan is sassy in real life, too,” her mother, Jennifer Riechers said during a recent interview; Tegan was busy at a bass guitar lesson.
Tegan’s career started about five years ago in 2019, with a radio announcement.
“They said they were having auditions at a hotel in Columbia for people 5 years old and up to come,” Jennifer Riechers explained. “If you received a card, you moved on to the next level. She heard and begged to go, so we did. We sat for over six hours because there were hundreds of people there and they were only going to pick 25 people.”
As part of her audition, Tegan learned the lines from a LEGO commercial to recite in front all the agents.
She won a card.
“She was 7 years old at the time. They told us she had major potential and they wanted her to go to Georgia for the next three weekends to brush up some skills with an acting coach of theirs. Well, they loved her and then wanted to send her to L.A., where we spent about two weeks,” Tegan’s mom said.
There were runway shows and acting classes, resulting with four call backs. From those call backs, the family helped Tegan pick out an agent with whom they were comfortable — one they felt was suitable for what she was looking to do. She took more classes in Atlanta and Los Angeles. Her agent now works out of Orlando, Fla.
“After that, things just took off for her with her acting/modeling career,” Jennifer Riechers said. “However, she hit a small bump in the road. She was called to do a movie called Welcome Home Christmas. We went there to film the first day and then she fell really ill and had to be hospitalized.”
Doctors there told Tegan’s family that she had immune thrombocytopenic purpura, or ITP, a blood disorder that can lead to easy or excessive bruising and bleeding.
“Well, she was still able to be in that movie, but only in a small portion, because they had to replace her since she was in the hospital. That did not stop her. She has been moving along since then and has been in several movies, commercials, prints, magazines, public service announcements, healthcare brochures, and more. Even with her ITP, she is a strong-willed child with a clear vision of what she wants to be,” Tegan’s mother said.
Tegan’s first commercial was for Robert’s Shell Station in the town of Kershaw back in 2019.
Since Tegan has had to go to the hospital so much, her mother said she started wanting to do things to give back. She began reading online to kids and then raffled off the books, using the money raised to buy toys to donate to Prisma Health’s pediatric cancer and blood disorder patients.
“She had a big toy drive with the Punishers Biker Club and has another one coming up this spring or summer that helps the kids in Camp Chemo,” Jennifer Riechers said. “She is just an all-around great kid that loves to act, model, play bass guitar, and give back to those that have helped her through her hard times. Having ITP, she is unable to play sports, so she has really found her calling in life, something she truly enjoys doing.”
Among Tegan’s film roles is one that is, technically, an uncredited supporting role in at least one scene in the recent DC Comics film, Black Adam. In a scene set in ancient Egypt, Tegan plays the unnamed Egyptian king’s young daughter — a princess. Additional films include V, Syndicate Wars 2047, and A Unicorn for Christmas, which ran on the Hallmark Channel in December.
In addition to Fifty Times Rock, Tegan will also star in two other films coming out later this year. In The Warrior, Tegan will play Jenny. It’s a semi-autobiographical independent film by Derrick Wayne Mullins about how he lived with and fought cancer when he was 8 years old. Also, she will portray Kayli in Tea Party, listed as a short film. According to the Internet Movie Database, or IMDB, both movies are in post-production status, meaning there is still work being done to ready the films for their debuts. No release dates have been set.
Jennifer Riechers said her daughter is also starring in the upcoming Halloween holiday movies Witch Hitch and The Witch, the latter of which will be released via YouTube.
Tegan’s not the only one in the family doing some acting and modeling work. She and both of her brothers have been models for Osh Kosh clothing and Stride-Rite shoes. One of Tegan’s brothers, Levi, joined her in a zombie movie and has a small part in The Warrior.
Some of the movies Tegan has acted in were filmed in North Carolina, others in Georgia, with a few elsewhere.
Right now, Fifty Times Rock seems like the best bet to get her noticed for her “sassy” performance, comedic acting and bass-playing chops, and holding her own with adult actors. The Warrior could do the same on the dramatic side of the business.
In addition to the Little Theater’s showing of Fifty Times Rock, the movie will be shown at a theater in Winston-Salem, N.C., where it was filmed. The Riechers hope to attend that premiere, too.
The special showing of the movie at the Little Theater in Camden on Saturday is scheduled for 2 p.m.
As her repertoire grows, don’t be surprised if you start seeing the name Tegan Riechers up in lights on movie marquees across the country.
A study underway at the site will hopefully soon provide clarity on what needs to be done.LUGOFF, S.C. — An effort to fix and upgrade parts of Patriot's Landing in Lugoff has returned to the Kershaw County Council agenda.County Council has commissioned a study at the site, While that study is not complete, officials hope it will provide insight on how to move forward."Madam Chair Katie Guinn, she made a motion to fund $20,000 a...
A study underway at the site will hopefully soon provide clarity on what needs to be done.
LUGOFF, S.C. — An effort to fix and upgrade parts of Patriot's Landing in Lugoff has returned to the Kershaw County Council agenda.
County Council has commissioned a study at the site, While that study is not complete, officials hope it will provide insight on how to move forward.
"Madam Chair Katie Guinn, she made a motion to fund $20,000 and/or 10% of the project costs," said Kershaw County Councilman Russell Brazell. "I'd like to see us allocate a little more money to that project, so we can get larger matching funds."
The Council is also asking the Kershaw County legislative delegation for some help at the state level for the project.
Brazell says the goal to upgrade this project has been ongoing for over a year.
"About a year ago, we allocated, I think it was $6,500 to a study and that study is just now coming around," Brazell. "So, that money was allocated and a portion of it was used to remove that floating dock, so that's as far as it's gotten and it kinda fizzled, so we're trying to push it again this budget cycle, and we're definitely going to need more funding. The county has been willing to take this up and make it a project of our own."
The vision for the site is to make it safer and more user-friendly.
"There is zero parking, people are actually parking in fire lanes, and a lot of people want to utilize the river, it's one of our best resources," Brazell said. "What we need, we need two boat launches, potentially a floating dock that is upstream of the launches, and hopefully a bigger parking lot."
It's something one resident we spoke to said he could get behind.
"I've been using it basically my whole life said resident Rick Jay. "It's the only access point to the Wateree River for people in Lugoff and Camden. "I would love to see it done sooner rather than later because boating season is coming up."
The county expects there to be an update for the council this month.
The Eastside wrestling program etched its name in the history books and ended Lugoff-Elgin’s best season in more than a decade.The Eagles won the first eight matches on their way to a 51-23 win over the Demons on Saturday in the Class 4A championship match at Dreher High School.The championship is Eastside’s eighth in a row, which is the most in state history in any classification.. The Eagles have won 18 total championships, which ties Rock Hill for the most in state history.Fourteen of the 18 titles have co...
The Eastside wrestling program etched its name in the history books and ended Lugoff-Elgin’s best season in more than a decade.
The Eagles won the first eight matches on their way to a 51-23 win over the Demons on Saturday in the Class 4A championship match at Dreher High School.
The championship is Eastside’s eighth in a row, which is the most in state history in any classification.. The Eagles have won 18 total championships, which ties Rock Hill for the most in state history.
Fourteen of the 18 titles have come since 2004 as the Eagles stake their claim for one of the most dominant runs in any sport in South Carolina history.
“I haven’t won any championships,” said Eastside coach Jack Kosmicki, who is now the all-time winningest coach in league history in dual competition. “You are talking about hundreds of kids and a large group of coaches. They are committed, dedicated and focused. Collectively, we take pride in our legacy.”
Eastside went 19-0 against in-state competition this year.
Lugoff-Elgin was making its first appearance in finals since winning the Class 3A championship in 2010. Shortly after the match, L-E coach Ted Monroe pulled his team against the wall and told them it won’t be another decade to make another trip.
“Put this down in writing. We are going to be back,” Monroe said. “We aren’t going to shy away. We are going to work in the weight room and we will be back, probably facing these guys again next year.”
Monroe thought they lost a few matches he felt they would win and couldn’t get over the big deficit.
The match started at 126 pounds and the Eagles rattled off wins by Payton Schrader, Colt Schrader, Hank Lee, Bronek Snizaski, George Maholtz, Jack Wyland, Lane Schrader and Baron Leonard to lead 40-0.
The Demons followed with four straight wins. Ethan Korn won by technical decision. Jonathan Sinard and Troy Evans recorded pins and Titan McGee won by forfeit to close within 40-23.
Tyler Tice, the No. 1-ranked wrestler at 120, stopped the run and won by pin to make it 46-23.
“We don’t have anything to be ashamed of,” Monroe said. “We dominated our way through the lower state. We had some matches that could have went our way but came up short today. I’m super proud of them.”