Serving Auburn since 2001
Licensed Electrician in Auburn, GA. Panel upgrades, generators, EV chargers, new construction wiring. Licensed & insured. Call 678-665-2309.
Your local electrician
Auburn sits mostly in Barrow County, with a portion of the city reaching into Gwinnett, and its housing tells the story of a community in growth mode. Newer subdivisions like Mill Creek Preserve, Thornwood Creek, and Mulberry Park sit alongside established streets such as Rosecreek and Brookside, plus rural-edge properties with acreage, outbuildings, and long driveways.
Each type of home brings its own electrical work. In newer construction, the wiring itself is rarely the problem; capacity is. Homeowners add Level 2 EV chargers, finished basements, workshop subpanels, and hot tubs, then discover the panel has no room left for the new load. In Auburn's older homes, we more often find aging panels, undersized circuits that trip when two heavy appliances run at once, and outlets that may lack proper grounding or GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, and garages.
Rural-edge properties add a list of their own: well pumps, detached garages and shops that need safe dedicated feeds, and a strong case for standby generators, since storm outages tend to last longer outside town. Kalahari Electrical Services handles all of it, from quick repairs and troubleshooting to panel upgrades, rewiring, and new dedicated circuits, with clean, code-compliant work on every Auburn property.
What we do in Auburn
Kalahari Electrical Services focuses on generator installation, electrical panel upgrades, new construction wiring, and EV charger installation for Auburn homeowners and builders. Whether you need a standby generator to keep your family comfortable through Georgia's storm season, a 200-amp panel upgrade so your 1980s home can handle today's electrical demands, or a dedicated 240-volt circuit for a Level 2 EV charger, our licensed team handles it from permit to final inspection.
As a residential electrician in Auburn, we also support new residential and commercial construction projects with code-compliant rough-in and finish wiring. Subdivisions like Mill Creek Preserve, Thornwood Creek, and Mulberry Park continue to bring steady development to the area, and Auburn electricians on our crew are experienced with the specific requirements of both Barrow County and Gwinnett County permitting authorities.
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Recent work
Every job our crew completes is logged with photographs and the review the customer left afterwards, mapped across Auburn and the wider metro.
Testimonials
Here’s what customers have to say about our electrical services.
We received a bad inspection report for our panel when we were trying to sell our home. Kalahari came in and went over the report. We looked over and signed a moderately priced quote. Then they set off to do the work to tidy up the panel a bit and swap out breakers. Once into it they decided they would rewire the whole thing. They did not charge extra and were still in and out fast.
– Michael C.Excellent customer service is hard to find these days; however, Jan has it down to an art form. I had company in from out of town during the 105 degree days and he came out the same day, stayed until midnight to get it fixed, and he was leaving for vacation the next day. I will never use another electrician.
– Satisfied CustomerI have used them many times and they are great. Reliable, knowledgeable, courteous and easy to work with. They are my go-to electricians. Always available and always there when you are counting on them.
– Paola J.
Why us
Auburn homeowners choose Kalahari Electrical Services because we pair real expertise with real accountability. We are a family-owned company founded in 2001, fully licensed and insured, with an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and a 4.9 Google rating from the people we serve. Every job is performed by background-checked technicians who show up prepared, work cleanly, and treat your home with respect. We stand behind our work with a 100% satisfaction guarantee, so you can count on electrical service that is done right and built to last.
Our core values
We explain the work before we start and take the time to discuss your home or business’s unique electrical needs.
You can count on us to deliver same-day service and high-quality craftsmanship backed with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
We deliver exceptional work and our Auburn electricians care about your comfort and safety.
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Kalahari Electrical Services handles residential and commercial work throughout Auburn: panel upgrades, whole-home rewiring, generator installation, EV charger circuits, lighting, surge protection, troubleshooting, and safety inspections. We serve established neighborhoods like Rosecreek and Brookside as well as newer subdivisions such as Mill Creek Preserve, Thornwood Creek, and Mulberry Park. Every job is performed by licensed, background-checked technicians and backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
It depends on the age of the home. On Auburn's established 1970s and 1980s streets, including Rosecreek and Brookside, we regularly find panels short on capacity, aging wiring insulation, and undersized circuits that trip under modern loads. In newer subdivisions, most calls involve capacity for additions: EV chargers, finished basements, and smart-home devices crowding existing circuits. Storm-related surge damage shows up in homes of every age, which is why surge protection and standby generators are frequent requests here.
Yes. We hold Georgia electrical license EN213186 and are fully insured for work anywhere in Auburn, on either the Barrow County or Gwinnett County side. Kalahari is a family-owned company and has served Georgia homeowners since 2001. We maintain an A+ BBB rating and a 4.9-star Google rating, and every project is covered by our satisfaction guarantee.
Yes. Auburn permitting depends on your exact address: the City of Auburn Building Department covers properties inside city limits, Barrow County Building and Zoning handles unincorporated Barrow addresses, and the Gwinnett County Department of Planning and Development covers the Gwinnett side. We confirm your jurisdiction, pull the permit on your behalf, and schedule the required inspections so panel upgrades, new circuits, generator hookups, and EV charger installations stay code-compliant.
Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency service in Auburn, plus same-day appointments when our schedule allows. Sparking outlets, burning smells near the panel, a dead main breaker, or storm damage all deserve immediate attention. Call 678-665-2309 and we will send a background-checked technician to your Auburn home as quickly as possible.
Every estimate reflects the scope of the work, the age and condition of your existing wiring, permit requirements from the City of Auburn, Barrow County, or Gwinnett County, materials, and how accessible your panel and wiring are. We also point Auburn homeowners toward utility rebates when they apply, such as Georgia Power's Level 2 EV charger incentive and the periodic efficiency programs from Jackson EMC and Walton EMC. Call 678-665-2309 to discuss your specific project.
In most cases, yes. Panel upgrades, new dedicated circuits, generator connections, and Level 2 EV charger installations generally require a permit and inspection in Auburn. Which office issues it depends on where the property sits: inside city limits it is the City of Auburn Building Department, while unincorporated addresses fall under Barrow County or Gwinnett County. We handle the paperwork and coordinate inspections as part of the job.
Newer Auburn homes, including those in subdivisions like Mill Creek Preserve, Thornwood Creek, and Mulberry Park, usually have sound wiring but limited spare capacity. The most common projects we see are dedicated 240-volt circuits for EV chargers, subpanels for finished basements or workshops, whole-home surge protection, and standby generator hookups ahead of storm season. An electrical load calculation tells you whether your existing service can support the addition before any work begins.
Local reference
Handy when you are planning a project. Open what you need. Page last updated September 24, 2026.
Electrical and utility emergencies in Auburn can involve different agencies depending on whether your property is inside city limits, in unincorporated Barrow County, or on the Gwinnett side. Keep these contacts handy so you know who to call first.
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