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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...
4 Ways Your Old Wiring Might Be a Commercial Fire Risk
Chances are you’ve never considered the wiring in your building. Because it’s hidden, outdated electrical and wiring typically can cause fires in older commercial buildings. With that in mind, here are some of the potential dangers of having older electrical systems...
Electrical Safety 101 For Commercial Buildings
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), electrical fires consistently rank among the top five causes of commercial building fires. These include health clinics and hospitals, nursing homes, warehouses, farming operations, bars and restaurants,...