Basic Electrical & Plumbing Requests
Some electrical and plumbing jobs are swaps and small repairs; others are regulated work that belongs to a specialist. Requests here start at the basic end — fixture swaps, faucet and flapper work, part replacements — and every one is reviewed before anything is scheduled.
The kind of requests in scope
Light fixtures and ceiling fans swapped for like-for-like units, switches and outlets replaced where the existing wiring is sound, faucets and supply lines swapped, toilet flappers and fill valves rebuilt, showerheads and aerators replaced. The common thread is a like-for-like part going into an existing, sound installation.
How review works
You describe the request, it gets reviewed against what the job actually involves, and it’s either scheduled as basic work or pointed to the right specialist. The review happens before a date is set — not after someone is already on a ladder.
What changes a request
Old or altered wiring, panels and new circuits, anything involving gas lines, main plumbing lines, water heaters, and backflow devices. Requests that touch these aren’t basic jobs and are referred out rather than stretched to fit.
Common questions
What counts as a basic electrical or plumbing request?
A like-for-like part going into an existing, sound installation — light fixtures and ceiling fans swapped for like-for-like units, switches and outlets replaced where the wiring is sound, faucets and supply lines swapped, toilet flappers and fill valves rebuilt, showerheads and aerators replaced.
Is every request reviewed before scheduling?
Yes — electrical and plumbing are regulated trades, so every request is reviewed before scheduling and nothing in these trades is treated as automatic. Work beyond a basic swap is referred to a specialist, and accepted requests get a reference number.
What kinds of requests are referred out?
Old or altered wiring, panels and new circuits, anything involving gas lines, main plumbing lines, water heaters, and backflow devices. Requests that touch these aren’t basic jobs and are referred out rather than stretched to fit.
Start a request
Describe the work — where it sits on the property, roughly what it involves, and anything that makes access or scope unusual. Every request is reviewed before scheduling, so the scope, the timing, and who does the work are settled before anyone shows up.