Building a new home in the Aiken area is an opportunity to get the electrical system right from the start. Unlike renovation work where you adapt to existing conditions, new construction lets you design the wiring layout, panel capacity, and circuit distribution to match exactly how you plan to live in the home. The decisions made during the framing stage affect the convenience, safety, and resale value of the house for decades.
Unity Power & Light works with homeowners, builders, and general contractors throughout Aiken, SC to deliver complete new construction electrical services. From the initial pre-wire planning meeting through rough-in, inspection, trim-out, and final testing, we manage every phase of the electrical installation. We coordinate with other trades to keep your project on schedule and ensure the finished product meets current NEC code requirements and your personal expectations.
What We Do
New construction electrical work happens in multiple phases that align with the overall building schedule. We handle every phase.
Pre-Wire Planning
Before the first wire is pulled, we review the architectural plans and walk the framed structure with you. We plan outlet placement, switch locations, lighting positions, dedicated circuits for appliances, and pre-wire locations for future needs like EV chargers, hot tubs, and home offices.
Rough-In Wiring
During the framing stage, we install all wiring inside the walls, ceilings, and floors before drywall goes up. This includes running circuits from the panel location to every outlet, switch, and fixture box throughout the house. Proper rough-in is invisible once the walls are closed but defines how the entire electrical system functions.
Panel Installation
We install and wire the main electrical panel, connecting it to the utility service entrance. We size the panel for your current needs plus future expansion -- typically 200 amps for modern homes, with space for solar, battery backup, and EV charging breakers.
Code Inspections
New construction electrical work in Aiken County requires a rough-in inspection before drywall and a final inspection before occupancy. We schedule these inspections, attend them, and address any findings immediately so your project stays on track.
Fixture Trim-Out
After painting is complete, we return to install all the visible components: outlets, switches, cover plates, light fixtures, ceiling fans, bathroom exhaust fans, and range hoods. This is the finish work that gives the house its polished, move-in-ready appearance.
Low-Voltage and Smart Home
Modern homes often need structured wiring for data, security cameras, audio systems, and smart home controls. We install Cat6 ethernet runs, coaxial cable, speaker wire, and conduit for future technology upgrades during the rough-in phase when the walls are open.
Our Installation Process
Plan Review and Walkthrough
We review the architectural and electrical plans, then walk the framed structure with the homeowner and builder. We confirm outlet counts and locations, switch groupings, fixture positions, dedicated circuit requirements, and any special needs like home theater pre-wiring or workshop circuits. Changes are easy at this stage and expensive later.
Rough-In and Inspection
We install all wiring, boxes, and the electrical panel while the walls are open. Every circuit is labeled, wires are secured and protected per code, and nail plates are installed where wires pass through studs. We schedule and pass the rough-in inspection before drywall begins.
Trim-Out and Finish
After drywall, painting, and flooring are complete, we install all devices, fixtures, and cover plates. We connect appliances, set up the panel schedule, and label every breaker. The house is ready for the final electrical inspection.
Final Inspection and Handover
We schedule the final electrical inspection, attend it, and resolve any punch list items on the spot. Once the inspection passes, we walk you through the panel, explain the circuit layout, test every outlet and fixture, and hand over the completed electrical system.
Why the Right Electrician Matters for New Construction
The electrician you choose for new construction sets the foundation for every electrical interaction you will have with the house. Cutting corners during construction creates problems that are expensive to fix after the walls are closed.
Future-Proofing
A good electrician plans for what you will need in five and ten years, not just move-in day. We run extra circuits to the garage for EV charging, pre-wire the attic for future solar, install conduit runs for technology upgrades, and size the panel with room to grow. These additions cost very little during construction but thousands to retrofit later.
Trade Coordination
Electrical rough-in must be coordinated with HVAC, plumbing, insulation, and drywall contractors. Poor coordination leads to conflicts -- wires routed where ductwork needs to go, boxes buried behind cabinets, or circuits that cannot reach their intended destination. We communicate proactively with all trades to prevent conflicts.
Code Compliance
The NEC is updated every three years, and Aiken County adopts new code cycles regularly. Current requirements include arc-fault protection on most bedroom and living area circuits, tamper-resistant receptacles throughout, GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoors, and specific spacing requirements for outlets. We build to current code from the start.
Inspection Success
Failed inspections delay your project and cost money. Common failures include missing nail plates, improper box fill, insufficient AFCI/GFCI coverage, and labeling errors. Our rough-in work passes inspection consistently because we follow code meticulously and self-inspect before calling for the official inspection.
New Construction Electrical Pricing
Unity Power & Light provides flat-rate pricing for new construction electrical work based on the home's square footage, number of circuits, and complexity of the design.
Pricing includes all phases: pre-wire planning, rough-in, panel installation, trim-out, inspections, and final testing. Material and labor are included in the flat-rate quote. Upgrades like smart home wiring, additional circuits, or premium fixtures are quoted as add-ons.
For a complete checklist of what to plan during new construction, read our blog post: New Construction Electrical Checklist for Aiken, SC Homeowners
Why Choose Unity Power & Light
Need other electrical work for your new build? We offer a full range of residential electrical services including EV charger pre-wiring, generator hookups, landscape lighting, and more. Plan it all during construction and save.
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