F.A.Q.

In the past, we haven’t kept a record of questions so this page will grow as questions come in.

• Can you tell me how to do the job so I can save money?
   
• For liability reasons we are not suppose to give out instructions and tell a homeowner how to do their own work so please don't ask. There are alot of good home repair books on the market.



• How much notice do you need when I need help?
   
• It's good to call a few days before you need a job done so we can place the job on our schedule and make sure we have all the parts necessary in stock. Of course we know emergencies do come up.



• What does it cost to get rid of the old fuse box?
   
• The average charge for a service change is $950.00 - $1500.00. This is to remove your old fuse box and install a breaker box, ground the new box, repair or replace the weatherhead, update the new service to current code and permit the job with the State.



• Is Carroll's Electric, Inc. fully licensed?
   
• We are fully licensed and insured.



• Idaho Power says I need a permit. Do I need to buy that? And what will it cost?
   
• We work closely with the state and permit all jobs that we work on that require a permit. If you are doing your own work you will need to purchase a permit. The cost will vary according to the job but an average is $50.00 - $100.00.



• May I do my own work legally?
   
• In the state of Idaho a homeowner may do electrical work on the house he is living in but may not have a friend or family do the work. If you do your own work, you will need to purchase a permit from the state. Call 334-2183. You will reach a computer with options.



• I want to be an electrician. What do I have to do?    
• You must register with the State of Idaho and work for an electrical company. The State of Idaho requires that you work 8,000 hours as an electrician's helper and complete 4 years of school before you qualify for your journeyman's license. School is 2 nights a week. For further information contact the Electrical Bureau at 334-2183.