A group of men and woman that are talented and focused. All licensed. Their customer service is excellent. They were able to upgrade my electrical system for a house built in the 1970s. We removed outdated fluorescent lighting, and these were replaced with current LED canned lighting, expanded the circuit board and repaired the drywall hole that the old fluorescence left in the ceiling. When we asked for options, they gave us multiple options from which we discussed pros and cons of each. Lastly, they are honest, trustworthy, and reliable.
MARGARET PLACE HISTORIC DISTRICT
Electrical Panels and Circuit Breakers in Margaret Place Historic District
Margaret Place Historic District service from Hayes Electrical. Same-day response on most calls. Call (337) 570-2327.
Hayes Electrical handles electrical panels and circuit breakers for homes and businesses in Margaret Place Historic District, and the surrounding Southwest Louisiana area. Licensed, bonded, insured, with our Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee on every job.
What this work usually runs.
Margaret Place Historic District 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.
Panel work in Margaret Place Historic District is one of our most common scopes because so many in-city homes still have the original panel from when the house was built. We see a steady stream of Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panels (a documented failure-to-trip issue), Zinsco panels (overheating bus and breaker tabs), and Challenger panels (recalled GFCI breakers and overheated bus). Any of these is a planned replacement, not an “upgrade if you feel like it”.
For a panel replacement we size service conductors and the load calculation per NEC 220, set or replace the meter base in coordination with Entergy, install a new panel rated for the service amperage (typically 200A on a residential upgrade), bring the grounding electrode system up to NEC 250 with two driven rods at 25 ohms or better or a Ufer where the slab cooperates, separate neutrals and grounds in the new panel, and rebuild the directory with accurate circuit labels. AFCI per NEC 210.12 and GFCI per NEC 210.8 protection get added on the circuits the current code requires.
Typical Margaret Place Historic District residential panel changes run a single day from disconnect to re-energize. We coordinate the Entergy disconnect and reconnect, pull the permit, and meet the inspector. The home is without power for that one window only.
What we look at for this job
Permits and inspections
Margaret Place sits inside the City of Lake Charles limits, so electrical permits are issued by the City of Lake Charles Building and Permit Division. Historic district work sometimes triggers an additional architectural review for visible exterior changes. 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 electrical panels and circuit breakers. 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 ...
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Real reviews from real customers across Lake Charles, Sulphur, Moss Bluff, and the surrounding parishes.
My experience with Hayse Electrical was a very possitive one. At my first meeting with Dorian and I explaining my situation with my problem I was having, he explained what the company was going to do in very precise detail, was able to quote me a price right away and set up an appointment in the meeting. On the day of my appointment McKenzie and Hayden called me ahead of time to say they were on their way and arrived when said time. They both worked continually all day til all the work was done. Both men were very nice and worked well together and alone. I would recommend Hayes Electrical, Dorian, Mckenzie and Hayden and I would use this company again.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!
Hayden and Mackenize did an outstanding job. Gave my wife and I step by step instructions on how to operate the generator as well as went over labeling of our breaker box. Guys were very knowledgeable and patience when we ask questions. I highly recommend Hayes Electrical for any electrical work..
Common questions for Electrical Panels and Circuit Breakers in Margaret Place Historic District
Why is a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel a problem?
Both have documented failure modes. Federal Pacific Stab-Lok breakers fail to trip on overload at higher rates than other brands. Zinsco panels overheat at the bus and breaker tabs. Both are widely treated as planned-replacement items in older Margaret Place Historic District homes.
How long am I without power during a panel upgrade?
A typical Margaret Place Historic District residential panel change is a single day. We coordinate the Entergy disconnect in the morning and the reconnect after we pass inspection or in coordination with the inspector schedule. Most homes are back on the same day.
Do I really need a 200A service?
Often yes. Older 100A services were sized for fewer appliances, no central AC, and no EV charging. We run a load calculation per NEC 220 first and recommend 200A only when the load math supports it, which it usually does on modern homes.
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