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Planning and Permitting

Tote Electric will be there with you through the whole process. When planning your home we will help you come up with a game plan for power locations, low voltage, lighting layout, and budgeting. When your ready to build we will take care of all necessary electrical permitting.

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Rough-In Electrical

1. Utility Coordination & Service Sizing

We take the headache out of logistics. We coordinate directly with your local power provider (such as NES, MTEMC, or CDE) to calculate your home’s load requirements and install the correctly sized service entrance to power your lifestyle.

2. Temporary Power Solutions (Saw Service)

Construction can’t start without power. We provide and install reliable temporary poles and "saw services" to ensure that framers, roofers, and other trades have the safe, consistent power they need to keep the project on schedule.

3. Precision Rough-In & Structural Wiring

During the framing stage, we strategically install all main panels, sub-panels, junction boxes, and recessed lighting housings. We don't just "place" boxes; we consult on layout to ensure switches and outlets are in the most intuitive locations for the homeowner.

4. Code-Compliant Wiring & Circuitry

Our team pulls all branch circuitry and specialty wiring in strict accordance with the 2017 NEC and local Tennessee amendments. Whether it’s dedicated kitchen circuits, heavy-duty appliance lines, or smart home data cables, we ensure every wire is sized correctly and protected for long-term safety.

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Trim Out

1. Device Installation & Custom Finishes

  • High-Quality Receptacles & Switches: Installation of all outlets and switches, including modern rocker/decorator styles.

  • NEC-Mandated Protection: Final installation and testing of AFCI and GFCI devices at all required locations to ensure 2017 NEC safety compliance.

2. Lighting Fixture Installation

  • Decorative Lighting: Expert mounting of chandeliers, pendant lights, and vanity fixtures.

  • Recessed Trim & LEDs: Fitting all recessed "can" housings with energy-efficient LED trims and color-temperature-tuned bulbs.

  • Outdoor & Security Lighting: Final installation of porch lights, floodlights, and landscape lighting to enhance curb appeal and safety.

3. Appliance & HVAC Final Hookups

  • Kitchen & Laundry Completion: Hardwiring dishwashers, ovens, and cooktops, and installing heavy-duty 240V outlets for dryers and ranges.

  • HVAC Power: Final connections to air handlers and outdoor condenser units, including the required local disconnects.

4. System Testing & Inspection

  • Comprehensive Circuit Testing: We test every single outlet, switch, and breaker to ensure proper polarity, grounding, and functionality.

  • Labeling: Providing a clear, professional, and easy-to-read directory on your circuit breaker panel.

  • Final Inspection Coordination: We work with Central Tennessee municipal or state inspectors to sign off on the final permit, ensuring your home is move-in ready.