Electrical services in Columbus GA for homes and businesses
Sherrill Co. has handled electrical services in Columbus GA since 1984, from a single outlet to a full panel upgrade, a new EV charger or wiring for a commercial building. Every job is done by our own licensed crew, and every call is answered by the family that runs the shop on Miller Rd.
Pick a service from the panel directory, or scroll for everything we do. Not sure what you need? Call and describe it. That's usually the quickest way to an answer.
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Sherrill Co. est. 1984Breaker keeps tripping? That's a job for slot 5, or the emergency services line if anything smells hot.
Residential electrical services in Columbus GA
Most of our calls come from homeowners, and after 42 years we know the houses around here, from mid-century ranches with original wiring to new builds that need a charger in the garage. Here are the residential electrical services in Columbus GA that people call us for most.
EV Charger Installation
Level 2 home charging installed by a certified team. We confirm your panel can carry the extra load, run a dedicated circuit to the garage or driveway, mount the charger and test it before we leave, so you wake up to a full battery instead of a tripped breaker.
- Tesla Wall Connector and other Level 2 chargers
- Dedicated 240 volt circuits to the garage or driveway
- Panel capacity check before every install
- Workplace and two car charging setups
Electrical Panel Upgrades
If breakers trip often, the panel is decades old, or you're adding an EV charger, a pool or a room, the panel is usually the bottleneck. We replace outdated panels, add capacity and clean up old wiring at the panel so the whole house runs safer.
- Panel replacement and service upgrades
- Breaker replacement
- Subpanels for shops, garages and additions
Generator Maintenance
Storm season in the Chattahoochee Valley can leave you without power for days. We keep the generator you already have ready for it, with routine maintenance, checkups and transfer switch testing, so it starts when the power drops.
- Standby generator maintenance
- Transfer switch testing
- Pre-storm checkups
Lighting and Ceiling Fans
From one new fixture to a full lighting plan, we handle interior lighting and ceiling fans, and we replace worn motors in bath fans, vent fans, pool pumps and spa equipment when an old one finally quits.
- Light fixture and recessed lighting installation
- LED conversions for old fluorescent fixtures
- Ceiling fan installation and motor replacement
Electrical Repair
Flickering lights, dead outlets, warm switch plates and breakers that won't reset all have a cause. We trace it, fix it properly and tell you about anything else we notice, like the loose breaker wire one of our EV customers never knew was there.
- Outlet, switch and circuit troubleshooting
- Breakers that trip or won't reset
- Rewiring in older homes and buildings
Landscape and Security Lighting
Good outdoor lighting makes a home safer and better looking after dark. We install walkway and landscape lighting, flood and security lights, dock lighting and smart doorbells such as Ring, all wired properly for the outdoors.
- Walkway, landscape and flood lighting
- Boat dock power and lighting
- Ring and smart doorbell installation
Licensed in two statesOne contractor for your locations in Columbus and Phenix City, under Georgia EN008188 and Alabama 02198.
Commercial electrical services for Columbus businesses
Business owners call us for the same reason homeowners do: someone picks up, the crew shows up when we say, and the work gets done right the first time. We wire new and older buildings, handle build-outs and remodels, and keep offices, shops and other commercial spaces running.
Downtime costs you money, so we plan commercial jobs around your hours whenever we can and keep you updated along the way. For urgent problems, our emergency services line works for businesses too.
- New construction wiring
- Tenant build-outs and remodels
- Interior and exterior lighting upgrades
- Repairs and troubleshooting
- Underground service and conduit runs
- Workplace EV charging
More electrical work we handle every week
Not every job needs its own page. These are the smaller projects and specialty electrical services in Columbus GA, Phenix City and Auburn that keep our trucks busy. If it runs on electricity, there's a good chance we've wired it.
Outlet installation
New outlets where you actually need them, including GFCI protection in kitchens, baths and outdoors.
Dedicated circuits
Their own circuit for freezers, window units, shop tools and home offices, so nothing else trips.
Whole house rewiring
Replacing aging or damaged wiring in older homes and buildings, done with as little wall damage as possible.
Hot tub and pool wiring
Proper disconnects and protection for new tubs, plus pump and spa motor replacement.
Network and cable runs
Cat6 and coax pulled through attics, crawl spaces and walls, so the cable isn't running across the floor.
Doorbells and cameras
Ring and other smart doorbells wired in cleanly, with the power they need to stay online.
Boat dock electrical
Dock power and lighting built for life near the water, like the dock rewire you can read about in our reviews.
Motors and fans
Replacement motors for bath fans, vent fans and ceiling fans when the old one hums, rattles or stops.
Don't see your project?
Ask us at (706) 569-7518When it can't wait until Monday
Our emergency services line is there for electrical problems that can't wait for office hours. Homeowners and businesses anywhere in our service area can call it for problems that shouldn't sit overnight.
Emergency services (706) 566-3994Smoke or flames? Get everyone out and call 911 first. If it's safe, switch off the breaker for the affected area before you call us.
Call the emergency line if you notice
A burning or hot plastic smellFrom an outlet, switch, fixture or the panel itself.
Sparks or scorch marksBlackened outlet covers or sparks when something is plugged in.
Warm panels or outletsAnything electrical that feels hot to the touch.
A breaker that trips again right awayResetting it more than once is not the fix.
Water near electricalFlooding, leaks or storm damage around the panel, outlets or equipment.
Power out in part of the houseEspecially when your neighbors still have power, or the meter or service line was damaged.
Why Columbus calls a family electrician instead of a franchise
Plenty of electrical companies advertise around Columbus. Here is what you get when you call a local electrical contractor that has been answering its own phone since 1984.
| What matters | Sherrill Co. | Typical call center company |
|---|---|---|
| Who answers the phone | A Sherrill, live, during office hours | A booking center, often out of state |
| Who comes out | Our own licensed crew, often the same faces | Whoever is on the schedule that day |
| Local roots | Same Columbus building since 1984 | Depends on the franchise owner |
| Licensing | Georgia EN008188 and Alabama 02198 | Worth checking before you book |
| After the job | We call a few days later to check on it | An automated survey email |
They were reasonably priced, showed up on time, didn't leave a mess, and answered any questions I had. They also informed me of a loose wire breaker box that could have caused problems and fixed it for me.
Electrical services in Columbus GA and across the state line
Every service on this page is available anywhere within about 40 miles of our shop at 4754 Miller Rd. That covers all of Columbus and Muscogee County, north into Harris County, and west across the Chattahoochee into Russell and Lee County, Alabama.
Because Sherrill Co. is a licensed electrical contractor in both Georgia and Alabama, you don't need two different electricians for a home in Fortson and a business in Phenix City. One call covers both.
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Straight line distances from our shop. Driving routes run a little longer.
Electrical service questions
Answers to what people ask us most before they book electrical work. For anything specific to your home or building, a quick call gets you a real answer.
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Do you provide electrical services in Columbus GA for both homes and businesses?
Yes. Most of our work is residential, and we also handle commercial electrical services for offices, shops and other businesses. Both get the same licensed crew, the same direct line to the shop and the same follow up after the job.
Can you work on older homes with original wiring?
Yes. Columbus has plenty of older homes, and we work on them all the time. We troubleshoot and repair original wiring, replace outdated panels, add grounded outlets and rewire where it makes sense. If we find something unsafe while we are there, we will show you and explain your options.
Do you work on the Alabama side of the river?
Yes. We hold Alabama electrical contractor license 02198 in addition to Georgia license EN008188, so we serve Phenix City, Smiths Station, Auburn and other Alabama communities within about 40 miles of our Columbus shop.
Do I need an electrician to replace a light fixture or ceiling fan?
A simple swap is something some homeowners handle themselves. Call a licensed electrician if there is no fan rated box, the wiring looks old or damaged, the switch does not behave the way it should, or you are adding a fixture where there was none. We do single fixture and fan jobs all the time, so no job is too small to call about.
How do I know if I need an electrical panel upgrade?
Common signs include breakers that trip often, lights that dim when a big appliance kicks on, a panel that is warm or buzzing, not enough breaker space for new circuits, or plans to add an EV charger, hot tub, pool or addition. We can look at your panel, tell you honestly whether it needs replacing, and explain what an upgrade would involve.
Do I need a dedicated circuit for a freezer or window AC unit?
Often, yes. Freezers, window AC units, space heaters, microwaves and shop tools draw a lot of power, and sharing a circuit with other outlets is a common reason breakers trip. A dedicated circuit gives that equipment its own breaker and wiring sized for the load, which is safer and keeps the rest of the room working when the compressor starts.
What should I do during a storm power outage?
If your whole street is dark, the outage is on the utility side, so report it to Georgia Power or Alabama Power. If your neighbors have power and you do not, or a storm damaged your meter base or the line running to your house, call our emergency services line at (706) 566-3994. Never connect a portable generator to your house without a proper transfer switch or inlet.
What if the service I need isn't listed on this page?
Call us anyway at (706) 569-7518. We handle nearly every kind of residential and commercial electrical work, and this page only covers what people ask for most. A quick description over the phone is usually enough for us to tell you whether it is a job for us.