Great service! Brent was able to diagnose the problem and complete the repair quickly and efficiently! He was able to solve a problem that my contractor's electricians were unable to solve! He was very courteous and professional. Highly recommend Hayes Electrical!! Great experience from first call to the end!
GRAND LAKE
Outlets, Switches, and Fixtures in Grand Lake
Grand Lake service from Hayes Electrical. Same-day response on most calls. Call (337) 570-2327.
Hayes Electrical handles outlets, switches, and fixtures for homes and businesses in Grand Lake, and the surrounding Southwest Louisiana area. Licensed, bonded, insured, with our Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee on every job.
What this work usually runs.
Grand Lake service area.
From our Lake Charles shop.
Trucks dispatch out of 803 W Bayou Pines Dr, Ste D, Lake Charles, LA 70601. Most days a crew is already inside Calcasieu Parish on another job, so the drive is short. For after-hours calls we roll one out from the shop.
Outlet, switch, and fixture work in Grand Lake involves more weather and salt-air consideration than the same scope in town. Exterior receptacles need weather-resistant devices per NEC 406.4, in-use covers, and marine-rated devices on screened porches and within reach of spray. Dock and pier receptacles get marine-grade or NEC 555 compliant parts. Interior work follows the standard residential scope, with attention to GFCI coverage in kitchens, baths, garages, exterior, and within 20 feet of any pool per NEC 680.
We replace devices in the same workflow each time: kill the circuit, verify dead with a meter, inspect the box for splice and corrosion condition, replace the device with one rated for the application (tamper-resistant per NEC 406.4 where required, weather-resistant for exterior, marine-rated for direct salt exposure), and torque the terminals to spec rather than back-stabbing. Two-prong ungrounded receptacles get either a GFCI replacement with a “no equipment ground” label per NEC 406.4(D)(2) or, where we are running new home runs, a proper grounded receptacle. Fan boxes get verified against NEC 314 for support and weight, and we use coastal-rated motors on porches and exterior fans.
For Grand Lake addresses we batch device work efficiently. A whole-home device refresh (every outlet and switch in a 1500 to 2500 square foot home) is typically a one or two day job. Single-device replacements get folded into other service calls when scheduling works out.
What we look at for this job
Permits and inspections
Grand Lake sits in southern Cameron Parish along the lake. Electrical permits are issued through Cameron Parish Permits. We confirm flood zone elevation requirements with the parish before we pull, then handle the inspection. Permit work runs under LA Lic #73821. You do not touch the paperwork.
What's covered
Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee on every install. If our work fails because of how we put it in, we come back and fix it at no charge. Documented in writing at handoff and stays with the home.
Why hiring a licensed electrician matters.
Here is the no-spin cut on outlets, switches, and fixtures. Same answer we would give a friend in Westlake or Carlyss, whether or not we end up winning the job.
A licensed electrician
Unlicensed for electrical
Doing it yourself
Times are typical, not guaranteed. Traffic, weather, and parts on hand can shift them. We will tell you a real window when you call.
Hayes work across Southwest Louisiana.
Real jobs, real crew, real Lake Charles installs. Pulled from across our service area.
Dorian Hayes
Dorian Hayes started Hayes Electrical because he believed homeowners deserved better than what most contractors give them. A licensed master electrician with seven years of experience, he and his wife Juliet built the ...
What Southwest Louisiana says about our work
Real reviews from real customers across Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, and the surrounding parishes.
Great price | $1 - 200 Mr. Dorian Hayes is extremely professional and very accommodating. Hayes Electrical takes care of the maintenance on my 22kW Guardian Generac generator often times I am unable to be present at the appointment and he would be communicate very clearly about arrival work done and departure. All around lovely company that does excellent work!
Mackenzie and Hayden completed my job effectively and efficiently. They are very professional, polite and well mannered. Both were able to check on making sure the job was done correctly, while also making sure other things were working properly as well. I highly recommend this company and workers. Thanks Darius Clayton for your recommendation.
I've had the privilege of getting to know Juliet and Dorian, and what stands out most is how much they care about people. They are genuine, kind, and passionate about doing things the right way qualities that shine through in the way they serve their customers and lead their company. In an industry where trust matters, Juliet and Dorian embody integrity, authenticity, and heart. I'd recommend them to anyone looking for electricians who treat their customers like family.
Common questions for Outlets, Switches, and Fixtures in Grand Lake
What kind of outlets should I use on a Grand Lake dock or porch?
Weather-resistant and tamper-resistant per NEC 406.4 at a minimum, marine-rated for direct salt-spray exposure, and GFCI-protected. In-use covers per NEC 406.4 are required on outdoor receptacles. We size the device to the actual exposure of the location.
Why does my porch ceiling fan motor keep failing?
Standard interior-rated fan motors do not handle humidity and salt air well. Damp-location and wet-location rated fans, with sealed motor housings and coastal-rated finishes, last much longer in Grand Lake porch and screened-space installs.
Is the old fixture box strong enough for a ceiling fan?
Usually no. Standard 1/2 inch deep fixture boxes are not rated for the dynamic load of a ceiling fan. NEC 314 requires a fan-listed box. We replace the box during fan installation when the existing one is not rated.
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