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Why A Routine Electrical Inspection for your Marietta Home is Important
Most homeowners don’t call an electrician until the lights won’t work. Electric inspections are often viewed as a necessary evil for those buying a new home or undergoing renovations. The truth is, a routine inspection is important for you to ensure your home...

Installing and Testing Ground-Fault Circuit Interrupters
For decades, ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) have helped saved thousands of lives. They have significantly reduced the number of electrocutions that can happen at a home or commercial property. Protecting North Atlanta from Shock Many homes and businesses in...

Shockley Wins Best Atlanta Electrician Awards 2 Years in a Row
We're proud to have won both Thumbtack's Best of 2015 and Best of 2016 for Atlanta and Marietta awards thanks to our outstanding customers. See what customers are saying on our Thumbtack page. Shockley Electric is a fully licensed and insured residential, commercial...

Electrical Safety: Why It’s Important to have Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Installed
When it comes to electrical safety awareness, there are no shortcuts around knowing vital precautions to take in your home, commercial, or industrial building. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) can help avoid electrocution. GFCI senses when a person’s body...

Licensed Commercial Electrician vs. DIY & Electrical Handyman
If you have an electrical repair or project coming up, you have an important decision to make about who will complete the work. With rising costs, it can be tempting to save some money and cut some corners by doing it yourself or hiring a do-it-all handyman. A...

What You Should Know About Your Commercial Property's Electrical Work
The best protection for your business, employee, and customer’s safety are guaranteeing that you have the proper electrical permits and having electrical work inspected for your commercial property. Before you decide to do electrical work yourself or hire a...