Garage and Basement Electrical Installation in Taos, NM

Garage & Basement Electrical in Taos: what's included

• GFCI outlets around the garage or shop
• 240 volt circuits for welders and compressors
• LED shop and overhead lighting
• Sub panels for garages and outbuildings
• Trenching and underground feeders
• Finished basement wiring and lighting

Garage electrical installation in Taos

A working garage needs GFCI-protected outlets at bench height, a dedicated circuit for the freezer or compressor, good overhead lighting and often a 240 volt outlet for a welder, lift or EV charger. We install all of it and label the panel.

Detached garage, shop and shed wiring

Running power to a detached building means trenching, conduit or direct-burial cable at the correct depth and usually a sub panel with its own grounding. We handle the entire run for shops, barns, well houses and sheds around Taos.

Basement electrical in Taos

Finishing a basement? Basement electrical work includes outlets on every wall, recessed lighting, circuits for a bathroom or wet bar, egress and stair lighting and smoke alarms tied into the rest of the house.

Common garage and basement requests in Taos

• A single outlet feeding the whole garage
• A freezer or compressor tripping the breaker
• A new shop or shed with no power
• Dim, single-bulb lighting
• A basement being finished into living space

Electrical work in Taos and Taos County

Freeze-thaw cycles, snow load and strong high-altitude sun are tough on exterior electrical gear in Taos. We bury cable at the proper depth, use fittings rated for wet locations and mount equipment where sliding snow won't tear it off the wall.

Electric service in Taos County is typically provided by Kit Carson Electric Cooperative, depending on your address. When a job involves the meter or the service wires, we coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with them. We provide garage and basement electrical work throughout Taos, including Taos Plaza, Ranchos de Taos, El Prado, Arroyo Seco, Talpa and Cañon. We also cover nearby El Prado, Ranchos de Taos, Arroyo Seco and Carson.

How it works

1. Call (888) 633-7804Tell us what's happening at your Taos property. Emergencies are dispatched straight away. Everything else gets a time that suits you.
2. Get a price firstThe electrician looks at the job, explains what's needed in plain language and gives you the price before starting.
3. We do the workWiring is installed to current electrical code, with materials chosen for the location and the load.
4. Tested and explainedEverything is tested, the panel is labeled where it applies, and the work area is left clean.

Garage & Basement Electrical FAQ for Taos