When the power goes out at your business, so does your day. Lights, registers, computers and coolers all depend on wiring that has to work every time you open the doors.
Chris Electric handles commercial electrical repair in White Bear Lake and nearby towns. We fix problems, install new circuits and lighting, and keep your building safe and up to code. A licensed electrician does the work, and we plan it to keep disruption to your business low.
What We Do
From one dead outlet to wiring a full tenant space, we handle the electrical work local businesses need most.
Tripping breakers, dead circuits, flickering lights and power that drops when equipment starts. We find the cause and fix it so you can get back to work.
Lost power and need help now? Our emergency electricians take calls around the clock.
New circuits, outlets, lighting and equipment hookups for build outs, moves and new machines.
Wiring for new spaces, remodels and added circuits, planned around your layout and your load.
Scheduled checks of panels, lighting and connections that catch small problems before they shut you down.
A walk through of your electrical system that flags hazards and code issues, with a clear list of what to fix first.
Who We Help
Every business uses power a little differently. We plan the work around how your space runs, so your staff and customers are not left in the dark.
Desks, printers, servers and break rooms all need steady power in the right places.
Jobs we do most
Good light sells products, and registers, coolers and signs cannot go down during business hours.
Jobs we do most
Clinics, dental offices and medical practices depend on power for patient care and equipment.
Jobs we do most
Restaurants, salons and other local shops call us too. If your business is not listed here, call and tell us what you need.
Life Safety
When the power goes out, exit signs and emergency lights show people the way out. The Life Safety Code (NFPA 101) calls for them to be tested on a set schedule, and fire inspectors check for it.
We install, repair and test exit and emergency lighting for offices, stores and clinics, and we can switch you to self-testing units that run the monthly test on their own.
A quick test to confirm each exit sign and emergency light switches to battery.
A full test to prove the batteries can light the way out for the whole time.
Keep a written record of every test. Inspectors may ask to see it.
Lighting Upgrades
Old fluorescent tubes flicker, hum and burn out. Commercial LED lighting gives you brighter, steadier light and lower power bills. There are three ways to make the switch.
We convert existing fluorescent fixtures to LED, often by removing the old ballast and wiring the fixture for LED tubes.
Good forSound fixtures and a tight budget
We take down worn fixtures and put up new LED panels, troffers or high bays sized for the space.
Good forYellowed, broken or outdated fixtures
Occupancy sensors, daylight sensors and timers turn lights off in empty rooms and dim them near windows.
Good forRestrooms, storage, break rooms and offices
Before you start, ask your utility whether it offers rebates on LED lighting upgrades. We can pair the upgrade with surge protection so new LED drivers last.
Outside Your Building
A dark lot or a burned out sign tells customers you are closed. Commercial outdoor lighting keeps your property safe, visible and open for business after dark.
We repair and upgrade pole lights and wall packs so customers and staff can see their way to the door.
Path, entry and uplighting that makes your building look its best and lights the walk from the lot.
We wire new signs and fix lit signs that flicker, go dark or come on at the wrong time.
EV Charging
More of your staff and customers drive electric. A charging station gives them a reason to park at your business and stay a little longer.
We install Level 2 charging stations for businesses, starting with a check of your panel and service so the chargers do not overload the building.
Need a charger at home too? See our home EV charger installation service.
Surge Protection
Most surges do not come from lightning. Motors, compressors and elevators switching on and off send small spikes through the wiring all day. Over time, they wear out the electronics your business runs on.
Commercial surge protector installation works best in layers. We start at the main panel and add protection where your most important equipment lives. For homes, see our whole home surge protection service.
What it helps protect
A surge protector where power enters the building stops the biggest surges from storms and utility switching.
A second device on panels that feed key areas, like the server room or kitchen, catches surges made inside the building.
Plug in protectors on computers, registers and other sensitive devices add a last layer right where it counts.
Our Process
Your customers and staff come first. We plan every commercial job so you can stay open, or keep any shutdown short and on your schedule.
Tell us what is wrong or what you want built. We ask about your hours and the areas we need to reach.
We look at the panel, wiring and space, then give you a clear price and a plan.
We pick times that fit your business and tell you ahead of time if any power needs to be off.
We test the work, handle the permit and inspection when needed and clean up before we leave.
Many repairs can be done without closing. When a shutdown is needed, we plan it with you and keep it as short as we can.
Customer Reviews
Why Chris Electric
Builders, remodelers and local businesses rely on our electricians in White Bear Lake for careful work that is done to code and explained in plain words.
Our license number is EA701047. Commercial work is permitted and inspected when the job calls for it.
We are based in White Bear Lake, so help for a business in town or nearby is a short drive away.
We schedule work to keep your doors open and tell you ahead of any power shutoff.
You get a clear price before we start, and we tell you right away if anything changes.
Our Service Area
We handle repairs and upgrades for shops, offices and other businesses across White Bear Lake and the towns below. Do not see your town? Call and ask.
FAQs
Have a question about your building's wiring, lighting or panel? Call and talk to a licensed electrician.
(651) 382-9397Most repairs and many installs can be done while you stay open. When power has to be off, we plan the timing with you and keep the shutoff as short as we can.
Check the panel for a tripped breaker first. If it trips again, or you smell burning or see scorch marks, leave it off and call us. Do not keep resetting a breaker that trips right away.
Under the Life Safety Code, they get a 30 second test every month and a 90 minute test once a year, with a written record kept. Self-testing units can handle the monthly test for you.
Yes. When a job needs a permit, we pull it and set up the inspection, so the work is on record with your city.
In most cases, yes. LED fixtures use far less power than fluorescent lights and need new lamps much less often. Ask your utility about rebates before you start.
It depends on the size of your electrical service and what is already running. We check the panel and the load first, then tell you how many chargers it can support.
Licensed, Bonded and Insured
Tell us what is going on at your business. A licensed electrician will find the problem, give you a clear price and plan the work around your hours.
