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Stone Mountain homes put real demands on their electrical systems. The city sits in eastern DeKalb County, and its housing runs from the historic cottages and bungalows of the downtown Village along Main Street to brick ranches and split-levels from the 1960s and 70s off Memorial Drive and Rockbridge Road, plus newer subdivisions toward Smoke Rise and Hugh Howell Road. Each era brings its own electrical concerns.
In the oldest Village homes, we still find cloth-insulated branch wiring and two-prong ungrounded outlets that were never designed for modern loads. Mid-century houses in neighborhoods like Indian Creek, Parkview, and Summerhill may have aluminum branch wiring and 60 or 100 amp panels that run out of capacity fast once you add central air, a home office, or a Level 2 EV charger. Newer homes usually have sound wiring but often need dedicated circuits for EV charging, kitchen remodels, or additions.
The calls we get most from Stone Mountain are breakers that trip when the AC kicks on, lights that flicker or dim, outlets that no longer grip a plug, and panels with no room for new circuits. Kalahari Electrical Services diagnoses the cause, explains your options in plain language, and brings the work up to current code with DeKalb County permits and inspections handled for you.
Kalahari Electrical Services focuses on the upgrades Stone Mountain homeowners need most. Our residential electrician in Stone Mountain team handles electrical panel upgrades from outdated 60 or 100 amp service to a modern 200 amp panel, whole-home rewiring to replace aging or aluminum wiring, and whole-home surge protection to guard against Georgia’s frequent lightning storms. We also install Level 2 EV chargers, including the dedicated 240-volt circuit and any panel work required to support them safely.
Whether you are looking at a straightforward outlet replacement or a major home improvement in Stone Mountain that involves bringing your entire electrical system up to code, our Stone Mountain electricians have the training and local experience to get the job done right. Every project we complete in DeKalb County is permitted, inspected, and built to last.
Stone Mountain homeowners choose Kalahari Electrical Services because we are a family-owned company that has served metro Atlanta since 2001, so we know the older DeKalb County housing in this area and the wiring issues that come with it. We are fully licensed and insured, and every job is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our technicians are background-checked, so you can feel comfortable having them in your home. With a 4.9 Google rating and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, Stone Mountain families trust us to do careful, honest electrical work and stand behind it.
We always give you transparency pricing and take the time to discuss your home or business’ unique electrical challenges so you can make the best decision possible.
You can count on us to deliver same-day service and high-quality craftmanship backed with a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
We deliver exceptional work and our Lawrenceville electricians care about your comfort and safety.
We have used several other companies but will not ever again.
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 decide they would rewire the whole thing. They did not charge extra and were still in and out fast. We have used several other companies but will not ever again.
– Michael C.
He came out the same day/stayed until midnight to get it fixed.
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…not to mention the rates were very reasonable. I will never use another electrician. Jan far exceeded my expectations and that is saying a lot. He even called to follow-up and make sure there were no issues. FIRST CLASS SERVICE!
– Satisfied Customer
They are my go-to electricians.
I 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.
Stone Mountain residents served by Georgia Power may qualify for a $250 rebate on the purchase and installation of a new Level 2 (240-volt) home EV charger when the work is completed by a qualified electrician. The charger must be new and installed at the customer’s Georgia Power residential service address. Stone Mountain’s historic village district and surrounding mid-century neighborhoods make it one of the DeKalb County communities where panel upgrades and rewiring projects are especially common and worthwhile investments.
Residential electrical permits for Stone Mountain properties are issued and inspected by the DeKalb County Department of Planning and Sustainability, Permit and Plan Review Division. The City of Stone Mountain itself does not issue trade-specific electrical permits for residential properties. Applications are submitted through DeKalb County’s online Accela Citizen Access (ACA) portal, where plans are reviewed and inspections are scheduled after the work is complete.
Most significant electrical work in Stone Mountain, including panel upgrades, new circuits, and rewiring, requires a permit from DeKalb County.
Permits are applied for online through DeKalb County’s Accela Citizen Access (ACA) portal.
DeKalb County inspectors review completed work to confirm it meets current electrical code.
Georgia law requires you to call 811 at least three business days before any digging, including trenching for outdoor circuits or EV charger conduit.
For properties near jurisdiction borders, verify your permitting authority by address with DeKalb County’s Permit and Plan Review Division.
Work permitted after January 1, 2025 must comply with the 2023 National Electrical Code (NEC), now adopted in Georgia.
Georgia Power provides a $250 rebate for the purchase and installation of a new Level 2 (240-volt) home EV charger by a qualified electrician.
The EV charger must be new and installed at a Georgia Power residential service address to qualify.
Georgia Power recommends upgrading to ENERGY STAR certified LED lighting for long-term energy savings.
Georgia Power is the primary electric utility for Stone Mountain residents.
Georgia Power customer service and outage reporting: 1-888-660-5890.
You can also report outages through the Georgia Power app or website.
Natural gas is provided by Atlanta Gas Light; their emergency line is 1-877-427-4321.
Contact Georgia Power at 1-888-660-5890 or report the outage through their app or website. Check whether the outage is limited to your home or affects your neighborhood before calling.
Call 911 immediately. Do not approach, touch, or drive over downed power lines. Stay at least 35 feet away and keep others clear of the area. Then contact Georgia Power at 1-888-660-5890.
Call 911 immediately. Leave your home without using light switches, phones, or anything that could create a spark. Once you are safely outside, contact Atlanta Gas Light at 1-877-427-4321.
Contact the DeKalb County Department of Watershed Management 24-hour emergency line at 770-270-6243. Avoid contact with standing water, which may carry health hazards, and do not use plumbing fixtures until the issue is assessed.
From a panel upgrade in a historic Village cottage to an EV charger in a newer subdivision off Hugh Howell Road, Kalahari Electrical Services handles Stone Mountain projects from the first estimate through the final DeKalb County inspection. Call 678-665-2309 or use our contact page to schedule a time that works for you.
Answers to the questions Atlanta-area homeowners ask us most. Do not see yours? Call 678-665-2309 and talk to a licensed electrician.
Kalahari Electrical Services handles the full range of residential electrical work in Stone Mountain: panel upgrades from 60 or 100 amp service to 200 amp, whole-home rewiring, Level 2 EV charger installation, whole-home surge protection, lighting, outlets and switches, safety inspections, generator installation, and 24/7 emergency repairs. We work on everything from historic Village cottages to mid-century homes in Indian Creek, Parkview, and Summerhill, and every project is permitted through DeKalb County when required.
The most frequent calls we get in Stone Mountain reflect the age of its housing. Historic Village homes may still have knob-and-tube or cloth-insulated wiring and ungrounded two-prong outlets. Ranch and split-level houses from the 1950s through the 1970s often have 60 or 100 amp panels that cannot keep up with modern loads, and homes from that era may contain aluminum branch wiring. Frequent breaker trips, flickering lights, and too few outlets round out the list.
Yes. Kalahari Electrical Services is a licensed and insured Georgia electrical contractor, license EN213186, and we have been family-owned since 2001. Every technician is background-checked, and our work is backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Stone Mountain homeowners can also check our track record for themselves: we hold a 4.9-star Google rating and an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Yes. For Stone Mountain properties, residential electrical permits are issued and inspected by the DeKalb County Department of Planning and Sustainability, Permit and Plan Review Division, not by the City of Stone Mountain. Applications go through DeKalb County’s online Accela Citizen Access portal, and inspections are scheduled after the work is complete. We pull the permit, meet the inspector, and make sure the finished work complies with the 2023 National Electrical Code now adopted in Georgia.
Yes, we offer emergency and same-day electrical service for Stone Mountain residents. Electrical emergencies such as sparking outlets, burning smells, tripped main breakers, or a complete loss of power in your home should never wait. Give us a call at 678-665-2309 and we will work to get a technician to your Stone Mountain home as quickly as possible. If your issue involves a utility outage rather than a problem inside your home, you can also contact Georgia Power at 1-888-660-5890 to report the outage while we address any internal electrical concerns.
The cost of electrical work in Stone Mountain depends on several factors specific to your home and project. These include:
We provide upfront, itemized pricing so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins. It is also worth noting that Stone Mountain residents served by Georgia Power may qualify for a rebate on the purchase and installation of a new Level 2 EV charger, which can help offset upgrade costs. Call us at 678-665-2309 to schedule your estimate.
Not automatically, but it is worth an inspection. Stone Mountain homes from that era may have aluminum branch wiring, which can loosen at connections over time, and panels sized for far smaller electrical loads than households use today. Warning signs include warm outlets or switch plates, frequent breaker trips, and flickering lights. An electrical safety inspection will tell you whether your system needs simple repairs, targeted upgrades, or a full rewire, and we explain the findings in plain language.
In most cases, yes. Panel upgrades, new circuits, rewiring, and EV charger installations in Stone Mountain generally require a permit from DeKalb County, which handles residential electrical permitting for the city. Small like-for-like repairs may not, but it is best to confirm by address with the county’s Permit and Plan Review Division. Kalahari Electrical Services files the application through the Accela Citizen Access portal and coordinates the inspection, so the paperwork never lands on you.
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