Kitchen Electrical by Garrett Construction
Professional kitchen electrical services that keep your home safe, functional, and up to code.
5 Highlights on Kitchen Electrical
What sets Garrett Construction's electrical services apart on every kitchen project.
Licensed and Code-Compliant Work
Garrett Construction wires every kitchen circuit to meet NEC standards and local building codes, so your installation passes inspection the first time.
Dedicated Circuit Installation
Refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, and garbage disposals each need their own circuit. We install them correctly from the start.
GFCI Outlet Upgrades
Ground fault circuit interrupter outlets are required within six feet of any kitchen sink. We install and test every GFCI to confirm it trips and resets properly.
Panel Capacity Assessment
Modern kitchens draw serious amperage. We inspect your electrical panel and upgrade it when your current service can’t handle the load.
Full Permit and Inspection Support
We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and handle the paperwork so you don’t have to.
Our Kitchen Electrical Work
See examples of our professional electrical work across kitchen projects in the Twin Cities area.
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Our Specialties
Kitchen Lighting Design
Layer ambient, task, and accent lighting for a beautiful and functional kitchen. Recessed lights, pendants, under-cabinet LEDs, and dimmer systems.
Circuit & Outlet Installation
Dedicated circuits for refrigerators, ovens, microwaves, and dishwashers. Additional outlets where you need them, all with proper GFCI protection.
Panel Upgrades
Ensure your electrical panel can support your new kitchen’s demands. We upgrade panels and add capacity for current and future needs.
Why Choose Our Kitchen Electrical
Garrett Construction brings qualified, hands-on experience to every kitchen electrical project. Our electricians are licensed, insured, and trained to wire kitchens that meet today’s appliance demands and tomorrow’s code requirements.
We don’t cut corners on materials. Every wire gauge, breaker rating, and outlet placement follows NEC Article 210 guidelines for kitchen circuits. That means 20-amp small appliance branch circuits, proper GFCI protection, and arc fault circuit interrupter protection where the code requires it.
Our team has worked on kitchens ranging from small galley layouts to full custom builds. We understand how countertop appliances, under-cabinet lighting, range hoods, and built-in ovens interact with your panel load. We plan the circuit layout before we pull a single wire.
Garrett Construction backs its kitchen electrical work with a craftsmanship guarantee. If something we installed fails due to our workmanship, we come back and fix it. No runaround, no extra charge.
We’re also transparent about pricing. You get a written estimate before work starts, and we don’t add surprise line items after the job is done. Trusted, professional kitchen electrical work is what we deliver on every project.
Signs You Need Kitchen Electrical
If any of these sound familiar, it's time to call a licensed kitchen electrician.
Tripping breakers during normal cooking
If your breaker trips when you run the microwave and the toaster at the same time, your kitchen circuits are overloaded. A properly wired kitchen has at least two dedicated 20-amp small appliance circuits for countertop use. Repeated tripping means your current wiring can’t handle the load.
Outlets that don’t work near the sink
Non-functional outlets near the sink are often tripped GFCI outlets or outlets wired to a GFCI upstream that has tripped. In some cases, the outlet itself has failed. Either way, a kitchen without working outlets near the prep area is a daily inconvenience that needs a fix.
Flickering or dimming lights when appliances run
Lights that flicker when the refrigerator compressor kicks on or the microwave runs point to a shared circuit that’s undersized or a loose connection somewhere in the circuit. This symptom can also indicate a failing neutral connection, which is a serious wiring issue.
Burning smell or discolored outlet covers
A burning smell near an outlet or a cover plate that’s warm to the touch signals arcing or a loose wire connection inside the box. This is a fire hazard. Stop using that outlet and call for service immediately.
Planning a kitchen remodel or appliance upgrade
Adding a double wall oven, an induction cooktop, or a wine cooler means adding dedicated circuits. If you’re remodeling, the rough-in electrical work needs to happen before drywall goes up. Garrett Construction coordinates the kitchen electrical scope with the full construction timeline so nothing gets missed.
Our Kitchen Electrical Process
Site Assessment
We start by inspecting your existing panel, circuit layout, and outlet placement. We note the amperage of your current service, identify any code deficiencies, and document what your kitchen remodel or repair requires.
Load Calculation and Circuit Planning
We calculate the total electrical load for your kitchen based on your appliances and lighting. We map out dedicated circuits for high-draw appliances and plan the small appliance branch circuits for countertop use.
Permit Application
We submit the permit application to your local building department before any work begins. Permitted work protects you during a home sale and confirms the installation meets code.
Rough-In Wiring
We run conduit or NM cable, install junction boxes, and connect circuits at the panel. All wire gauges match the breaker ratings and the load requirements of each circuit.
Device Installation and Testing
We install outlets, GFCI devices, AFCI breakers, switches, and lighting fixtures. We test every circuit with a multimeter and a load tester before closing walls.
Inspection and Final Walkthrough
We schedule the inspection, meet the inspector on site, and walk you through the completed work so you know exactly what was installed and where.
Brands We Use
Garrett Construction installs kitchen electrical components from manufacturers known for reliability, code compliance, and long service life.
Every product we install meets UL listing requirements. We never use uncertified or counterfeit electrical components. Your kitchen electrical system is only as safe as the parts inside it.
FAQs About Kitchen Electrical
Common questions about kitchen electrical answered by Garrett Construction.
Kitchen electrical work covers everything from installing dedicated circuits for appliances to upgrading outlets, wiring under-cabinet lighting, and connecting range hoods or built-in ovens. It includes any wiring, device installation, or panel work tied to your kitchen’s electrical system.
The NEC requires at least two 20-amp small appliance branch circuits for countertop outlets. Refrigerators, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and microwaves each need their own dedicated circuit. A kitchen with a range or wall oven needs a 240-volt circuit rated for that appliance’s amperage draw.
Water and electricity are a dangerous combination. GFCI outlets detect ground faults in milliseconds and cut power before a shock can cause serious injury. The NEC requires GFCI protection for all outlets within six feet of a kitchen sink.
Any new circuit installation, panel upgrade, or significant wiring change requires a permit in most jurisdictions. Replacing a like-for-like outlet typically doesn’t. Garrett Construction handles the permit process for every project that requires one.
You can in some cases, but it depends on the existing circuit load and the distance from the panel. Kitchen island outlets also require GFCI protection. We assess your current circuit capacity before connecting anything new.
Yes. We coordinate the rough-in electrical work with the construction schedule so circuits are in place before drywall, cabinets, and countertops go in. We return for the trim-out phase to install devices and fixtures once the finish work is complete.
Frequently Paired Services
Many of our clients combine kitchen electrical with these complementary services for a more complete transformation.
Need Professional Kitchen Electrical Work?
Contact Garrett Construction today for a free consultation and detailed estimate for your kitchen electrical project in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.