They were really helpful and got to me the next day, a storm came through and my electric box outside got messed up really bad, I only had half of my house working. It was a fire hazard, waiting to happen. I had called many places to come out to look at it and they was putting me off, it was so scary. I was so blessed when I called them the owner came out the same day and said that they could come out the next day to fix it. I thank God this company was so worried about my house catching on fire, so he put me in front of other customers because he was really concerned. I highly Recommend this company Hayes Electric to everyone out there for problems, they were very reasonable, it did not cost me a fortune that I did not have. And by the way to let everyone know they do have a payment plan if you do not have the money at the time of their service. I can't thank them enough for being so concerned about the problem that I had. Again Thank Yall SOOO MUCH AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! TINA SCHIELE
JENNINGS
Surge Protection and Grounding in Jennings
Jennings service from Hayes Electrical. Same-day response on most calls. Call (337) 570-2327.
Hayes Electrical handles surge protection and grounding for homes and businesses in Jennings, and the surrounding Southwest Louisiana area. Licensed, bonded, insured, with our Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee on every job.
What this work usually runs.
Jennings 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.
Surge protection and grounding matter in Jennings because rural addresses sit on long overhead utility runs that pick up induced surges from nearby lightning and from utility switching events. Rural homes also tend to have expensive electronics, well pump controls, and generator controllers that do not tolerate transients well. We install Type 1 (service-entrance) surge protective devices ahead of the main disconnect and Type 2 SPDs at the panel per NEC 230 (current cycles) and NEC 285. Point-of-use Type 3 SPDs go at sensitive equipment (AV racks, computers, well pump controls).
Grounding on older rural homes is frequently the weak point. We see undersized grounding electrode conductors (need 6 AWG copper for a 200A service per NEC 250.66), single ground rods where two are required because the first one cannot be tested to 25 ohms or less per NEC 250.53(A)(2), missing bonding jumpers around water piping, and outbuilding sub-panels with neutrals and grounds improperly bonded per NEC 250. We bring the grounding electrode system up to current NEC during any panel or service work, and as a standalone scope for inspection findings.
Lightning protection per NFPA 780 is a separate scope but related: rural buildings on open ground are higher-exposure targets and a hardened grounding electrode system is the foundation any lightning protection or surge program builds on. A whole-home SPD plus a hardened ground is one of the cheapest insurance policies a homeowner can buy for the electronics, pumps, and standby gear inside the property.
What we look at for this job
Permits and inspections
Jennings is the parish seat of Jefferson Davis Parish. Electrical permits inside the city limits typically go through City of Jennings permitting, with parish-level oversight from Jefferson Davis Parish Building and Inspection for outlying addresses. We confirm jurisdiction before we pull. 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 surge protection and grounding. 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.
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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.
My parents have an older home and was having an issue with circuits overloading. We contacted Hayes after seeing they had rave reviews. They sent someone right over, diagnosed the issue and gave us a few pricing package options. We selected the pricing package that was most affordable for us and scheduled their appointment to come back and do the work. On the day scheduled, two gentlemen arrived promptly, did a walk through assessment and helped us understand everything they would be doing and got right to work! They were professional, efficient and very thorough. My parents circuits were rerouted and are working better than ever!
My thanks to Mackenzie and his crew for the work they did at my house. Mackenzie was very professional and made sure to answer all my questions regarding the work being done. I can honestly say I feel safer with the finished job. Not only upgrading my panel box, but adding more lighting to my home inside and out.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Had Hayes Electric install an EV wall charger for my new electric vehicle and couldn't be happier. The whole process was clean, fast, and professional. Communication was excellent every step of the way, which really gave me peace of mind. Special thanks to Mackenzie McGuane for the outstanding work - everything was done right the first time and looks great. Highly recommend Hayes Electric if you're looking for quality and reliability!
Common questions for Surge Protection and Grounding in Jennings
Is a whole-home surge protector worth it for a rural Jennings home?
For most rural homes, yes - more so than in town. Long overhead utility runs pick up induced surges from nearby lightning and from utility switching. A Type 2 SPD at the panel stops most everyday transients before they reach the wall outlets, the well pump controller, and the standby generator controller.
Why do I need two ground rods?
NEC 250.53(A)(2) requires the grounding electrode system to be at 25 ohms or less. If a single rod cannot be tested to that, the code requires a second rod at least 6 feet away. Soil conditions in rural Jennings often will not let one rod meet 25 ohms, so two is the standard install.
Does my outbuilding sub-panel need its own ground rod?
Yes. NEC 250 requires a separate grounding electrode at any detached building fed by a feeder. The neutral and ground stay separate at the outbuilding sub-panel (only bonded at the service disconnect). We correct this when we find it bonded.
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