The Lifeline of Your Home and Business When Storms Strike

A reliable electrical system keeps Atlanta families safe and comfortable, powering essential appliances, HVAC systems, and security features — especially during storms. Uninterrupted electricity is crucial for businesses, preventing costly downtime and equipment failures. After severe weather, ensuring your system is intact means maintaining your family’s safety or your staff’s productivity.

Ignoring storm-related electrical damage can lead to hazardous power failures, fire risks, and expensive repairs. When issues are addressed promptly, you prevent long-term damage and ensure your home or business remains secure. Aardvark Electric prioritizes your safety, delivering expert repairs and inspections to restore power and protect your property from future electrical hazards.

Common Electrical Storm Damage Repairs

Severe storms can wreak havoc on electrical systems, leading to various types of damage that require prompt attention. Here are 10 common electrical storm-related issues:

• Power Outages and Damage from Fallen Trees: One of the most common storm-related issues we encounter is trees falling on electrical service lines or utility wires. This can cause immediate power loss or serious damage to your home’s electrical service, requiring prompt and professional repair.

• Damaged Electrical Equipment and Service Panels: Power surges caused by lightning or storm activity can compromise electrical panels and damage connected appliances or devices, leading to malfunctions or total failure.

• Service Conduit Damage: High winds and falling debris can crack or break the service conduit—the protective tubing that houses your electrical wiring, leaving wires exposed to the elements and increasing the risk of further damage or safety hazards.
• Eye Bolt Attachment Point Damage: The attachment point that supports the wires coming from the power company can become damaged or detached from falling branches or high winds causing damage to your electrical service.
• Electrical Meter Damage: While the utility company owns the meter itself, the surrounding components can be damaged during storms, affecting accurate power measurement.
• Main Panel Damage: The central hub distributing electricity throughout your property can suffer from water intrusion or physical impact, leading to system-wide issues.
• Service Entrance Wires and Hardware Damage: Storm activity can fray or sever the cables and connectors, bringing power into your building and disrupting your electrical supply.
• Wiring and Ground Wiring Damage: Lightning surges can overload circuits, damaging both standard and grounding wires, which are essential for safety.
• Riser and Weather Head Damage: These components, which guide electrical wires into your home, can be bent or broken by strong winds or falling branches.
• Dead Outlets: Power surges or wiring damage can render outlets non-functional, limiting your ability to use essential appliances.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) Malfunctions: Designed to prevent electrical shocks, GFCIs can fail after exposure to moisture or power surges, compromising safety.

At Aardvark Electric, we are committed to restoring your electrical system with expert repairs and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. We will ensure your home or business remains safe and operational after any storm. Schedule an inspection at any time, and our team will happily assist you.

When Do You Need an Electrical Service Upgrade?

Storm damage can weaken or overload essential electrical components, making a service upgrade necessary for homes and businesses. If you experience frequent power surges, flickering lights, or outdated wiring, it’s time to assess your electrical system’s capacity.

A lightning surge can damage critical components, leading to fire hazards and operational failures. Commercial properties may require higher-capacity panels or additional circuits. At the same time, residential homes may need breaker box replacements, wiring upgrades, or surge protection systems.

Why Choose Aardvark Electric for Storm Damage Repairs?

At Aardvark Electric, we specialize in storm-related electrical repairs, replacements, and upgrades to restore safety and reliability after severe weather. Our specialists perform service panel, wiring, meter box, and grounding system service and maintenance.

Our team of electricians provides expert solutions tailored to your home or business. We conduct thorough evaluations and perform precise load calculations using high-quality materials to ensure your electrical system is built to withstand future storms.

Your safety is our priority. To give you peace of mind, we provide expert recommendations and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Trust Aardvark Electric to restore and protect your electrical system.

If your power has been knocked out by storm damage, we’ll quickly assess the situation, provide an upfront quote on the spot using our printed, straightforward price guide, and begin repairs immediately. Our goal is to restore your power as fast as possible—with expert service you can count on.

Contact us today to schedule your storm damage repair service.