Electrical Repair in Metairie, LA

DPS General Contractors LLC provides electrical repair services for homes and businesses in Metairie, LA.

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  • Reduced fire risk from short circuits, deteriorated wiring, and overloaded circuits
  • Stable power delivery to all rooms, outlets, and lighting circuits
  • Electrical system brought in line with Louisiana and local code requirements
  • Protection against appliance damage caused by faulty or undersized circuits
  • Accurate diagnosis that targets the actual fault, not just the symptom
  • Safer home for buyers, sellers, and renters in Jefferson Parish
A licensed electrician from DPS General Contractors LLC inspecting an open circuit breaker panel inside a Metairie, LA home. The panel shows labeled breakers and wiring connections being assessed for faults.

Expert Electrical Repair in Metairie, LA

When your breakers trip, outlets go dead, or lights flicker in your Metairie home, the problem is rarely minor. DPS General Contractors LLC handles electrical repair for residential and commercial properties across Metairie, LA. We diagnose and fix short circuits, faulty wiring, failed outlets, tripping breakers, and lighting failures. Many Metairie homes were built around the 1970s era and still carry aging wiring that was not designed for today's appliances and power loads. Cloth wiring, knob-and-tube systems, and undersized panels are common finds in this housing stock. Louisiana's heat, humidity, and hurricane season put added stress on electrical systems year-round. We inspect the source of the problem first, then repair only what needs attention. No guesswork, no unnecessary work. If you notice warm outlets, buzzing panels, or lights that dim without reason, call DPS General Contractors LLC to schedule an inspection and repair in Metairie today.

What's included

  • Reduced fire risk from short circuits, deteriorated wiring, and overloaded circuits
  • Stable power delivery to all rooms, outlets, and lighting circuits
  • Electrical system brought in line with Louisiana and local code requirements
  • Protection against appliance damage caused by faulty or undersized circuits
  • Accurate diagnosis that targets the actual fault, not just the symptom
  • Safer home for buyers, sellers, and renters in Jefferson Parish
Locally owned and operated
20 trades under one roof
Serves 14 parishes
Licensed general contractor
Residential and commercial

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Electrical Repair FAQ

Common questions about electrical repair in Metairie, LA.

A repair is the right call when the fault is isolated to one circuit, outlet, switch, or fixture. If problems repeat across multiple areas of your Metairie home or your wiring is cloth or knob-and-tube, a broader assessment may show more is needed.

Yes, a breaker that trips repeatedly points to an overloaded circuit, a short circuit, or a failing breaker that needs repair. Ignoring it in a Metairie home puts wiring and appliances at risk.

Yes, we work on older Metairie homes that have aging wiring, outdated panels, and systems that were not built for modern power demands. We identify what is unsafe and repair or replace only what is needed.

Call right away if you smell burning near an outlet or panel, see scorch marks, feel warmth on a switch or breaker box, or hear buzzing from your electrical system. These are fire-risk signs that need attention in any Metairie home.

Yes, a dead outlet in Metairie can signal a tripped GFCI, a loose connection, or a deeper wiring fault that a licensed electrician should diagnose. Attempting outlet repairs without proper training creates shock and fire hazards.

Yes, Metairie's heat and high humidity stress panels, outdoor wiring, and circuits that run heavy loads like air conditioning. Older systems are especially vulnerable and benefit from periodic inspection and repair.

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This company responded to my water damage claim and did a great job on the damage cleanup and rebuild. The owner and all the workers were a pleasure to work with toward coordinating with my insurer and getting to completion as quick as possible. Thank you DPS!

Greg Marcum Google review · May 2026

Thank you, Roger, and DPS Contracting for all of your help recovering from the tornado that hit our home last year. We are highly satisfied customers, and will definitely recommend your company to others!

Sea Questrian Google review · August 2020

Chadd from DPS came out to my house to help me with water damage mitigation after having an AC drip pan failure while I was away for work for two months. Chadd gave fantastic advice and helped me think through the damages and what needed to be done in order to repair and restore things. Chadd and his team worked quickly and efficiently to clean up the area and set up for everything to be dried. He gave me a realistic idea of what to expect and what I needed to do. I would highly recommend DPS based off this experience and if I ever have water or storm damage again he will be my first call before I get my insurance company involved.

Aaron Rich Google review · August 2024

Extremely grateful for DPS. My home flooded and as you can imagine that is beyond stressful to deal with. Roger made my stressful situation so much better by his professionalism. He’s a great communicator, reliable, and very kind/polite. He got the job done perfectly! My home is now complete and better than ever. Thank you!

ASH ASH Google review · February 2024

I had major water damage on the ground floor of my house and DPS did an amazing job of restoring my place as they exceeded all my expectations. They were professional and their customer service was top notch from start to finish. I would absolutely recommend DPS Contracting as they made this major repair very easy for me and my wife.

Matt Williams Google review · April 2020

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Hours

  • Monday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday Closed
  • Sunday Closed