Electricity - it's one of the most important innovations in the history of humankind. It's hard to imagine life without electricity, and for good reason. Nearly every aspect of our lives is affected by electricity in some form or fashion, from the way you wash your clothes to the effort you put in at work. From a residential standpoint, you need it to cook, clean, entertain, and live comfortably. For commercial purposes, electricity is used to power the computers needed to keep America moving. That's why, when the electricity in your home or at your job is compromised, life grinds to a halt. Unfortunately, electrical problems are inevitable in today's day and age. When the electricity in your home or commercial workspace fails, you need a quick, effective solution that will get your life back on track. And that, in a nutshell, is where L&M Electric, Inc. shines the brightest.
Our company was founded in 2009 by Roger Lee and John Mezzles. With a combined 46 years of electrical experience, the two entrepreneurs set out to create a company that offers quality workmanship and unparalleled service to all its builders and clients. Today, we are proud to have served South Carolina for nearly two decades as the premier electrician contractor in Roswell, GA. Our family-owned business specializes in both residential and commercial electrical work. Our highly-trained team has the experience and skills to handle any electrical issue, from minor panel breaker problems to large-scale industrial issues.
Despite winning numerous awards and recognitions in the Southeast, we don't let our accolades go to our head. Our team is committed to providing effective, personalized electrical work for every one of our customers. We take pride in our ability to offer peace of mind to our customers when they need it most, and that's exactly what we aim to provide to you too. We're talking one-on-one service provided by a friendly, professional electrician. There are no corners cut, no hidden fees, and no excuses - only the highest quality work from the finest electricians in Roswell.
As guests in your home, you won't ever have to worry about a member of our team trying to sell you something you don't need. Our job is to serve your electrical needs. You expect the highest quality electrical work in South Carolina, and that's what we will provide.
You understand that the highest quality work requires fair compensation, but you're not made of money. Our commitment is to offer affordable electric work at a price you're satisfied paying.
We know that you are choosing L&M Electric for a reason. Unlike large corporations, we truly care about our customers. As a family business, serving you is personal for us. We stake our reputation on the quality of our work. As such, we are accountable and will always strive to deliver the service you have come to expect from our company.
At L&M Electric, we employ the brightest commercial and residential electricians in Roswell. Having electricians that specialize in both residential and commercial projects allow us to provide our customers with a wider range of services.
Our team fixes a broad range of electrical issues, but we have built our reputation on the following electric services:
Every homeowner has to deal with an electrical component breaking or failing at some point. When that happens, you need a partner who can troubleshoot the problem and correct the issue efficiently and effectively. A few common problems that we help solve for our customers include:
Whether you have a new ceiling fan that needs to be installed or you have a new electrical outlet that you'd like added to your bedroom, L&M Electric is here to help. Our team installs quality solutions every day of the week - there's no electrical installation job your residential electrician in Roswell, GA, can't handle. Here is a glance at some of the installation projects that we complete for homeowners:
If you're renovating or remodeling your home, you need a professional electrician on-hand to work to properly install your new electrical devices and systems. Our skilled electricians are happy to work with you or your remodeling consultant to install your lights and keep your home shining bright. Common renovation and remodeling jobs include:
Many new construction homeowners stress about having their electrical system wired from scratch. For us, it's just another day on the job. If you're building your dream home, don't leave your electrical work to mediocre electricians. Trust L&M electric for reliable service and the highest quality electrical work in Roswell. A few new construction projects we handle are:
When you own a home, there's something inherently fulfilling about taking care of your property and fixing issues that pop up over time. When it comes to electrical work, however, DIY projects can be dangerous. Electricity is an amazing innovation, but if you aren't fully trained and licensed to handle such work, it's best to leave it to the experts at L&M Electric. Your home's safety is essential for you and your family. Our team will go above and beyond to ensure that your home's electrical system is operating correctly without any concerning problems.
With more than 60 years of combined experience as electricians, we are capable of troubleshooting and fixing a litany of electrical issues in your house. Keep reading to learn more about the most common electrical issues our customers report, along with some handy tips on how to remediate such problems.
If you don't have any power in your home, it might be time to check your electrical panel to see if there are any tripped breakers. If you spot a tripped breaker, try your best to switch it over to its original position. If you can't, remember that some breakers need to be flipped to the "off" position before turning it back on. If you don't have any luck, give our office a call. We'll send a trained residential electrician in Roswell to your home to fix the problem on-site.
If you have an overhead fan in your living room or bedroom, you know how quickly it can accumulate dust. Most homeowners clean up using a rod duster. However, sometimes homeowners accidentally hit the fan direction switch when doing so. But, instead of flipping it "on" or "off," they bump it into a limbo zone where neither direction is selected. When this happens, your overhead fan will not spin. If one of your fans stops working suddenly, this is one of the most common reasons why. If you're sure you didn't hit the fan direction switch, it could be an indication of a larger problem. In this case, call our office for a free phone consultation. We'll troubleshoot with you over the phone and if necessary, send out an electrician.
If your home was built in the last 35 years, chances are it has two 20-amp circuits running to your kitchen countertop outlets. Newer homes will have three circuits. If you're constantly tripping the breaker to your kitchen, it's most likely because you have too many electrical devices connected to the same circuit. To help alleviate this problem, place appliances like coffee makers and toasters on two different circuits. That way, they can share the load.
At the end of the day, your home is your place of solitude and relaxation. But, when you have electrical issues in your home, things can quickly go from peaceful to problematic. Whether you're renovating your home and need a new room wired for power or your panel breaker keeps giving your problems, L&M Electric is here to assist. If you have questions about an issue or need to schedule service, our team is ready to help answer your questions and coordinate the best time for a residential electrician to come to your home in Roswell.
Unlike some of our competitors, who are reluctant to provide any information that might prevent them from making a buck, L&M Electric is all about empowering our customers. If we can offer sound advice that will educate our clients and help them save money, we have no problem doing so. That's why we have put together some helpful tips and tricks for maintaining your home's most common electrical systems. Because, at the end of the day, a little knowledge can go a long way when it comes to your family's safety.
Intense lighting storms can cause powerful surges of electricity that ruin your home's electrical appliances and amenities. Surge protectors installed at your electrical panel can help prevent these surges by grounding the electricity running through your home. They do so by directing it away from your electrical devices. This common solution is inexpensive, effective, and always a better choice than replacing expensive items like TVs and computers.
Breaker panels control the power to your home. When they go bad or are damaged, there's a good chance that you will lose power to most of the rooms in your house. Open your breaker panel and keep a sharp eye out for signs of corrosion and rust. Double-check that each breaker you see flips on and off properly. If you notice corrosion or if the breaker switches won't flip, it's time to get in touch with a residential electrician in Roswell, GA, who can inspect your breaker panel and recommend upgrades if necessary.
GFIs, or Ground Fault Interrupters, are similar to surge protectors in that they prevent electrical damage from happening in your home. The primary job of a GFI is to prevent electrical shocks that happen during a ground fault. Because water is a conductor of electricity, GFIs should be installed anywhere that an outlet comes into contact with water. You should try to test your GFIs every month, if possible, to ensure that they are working correctly. When you look closely at your GFI, you will notice a "test" and a "reset" button. Hit the "test" button to trip the GFI outlet and then hit "reset" to restore power. If your outlet resets, your GFI is working as it should. If not, you need to replace your GFI outlet. Because electricity is involved, we recommend hiring a professional to install new GFIs in your home. That way, you know the job is done right.
The right light bulb can add the perfect amount of ambiance to your home. Eventually, however, even the best light bulbs will need replacing. While they don't need checking every month, it's a good idea to inspect all your bulbs at the beginning of the year. If any of your bulbs are dead, you should replace them. You should also consider replacing bulbs that are incandescent with LED lights. LED light bulbs may cost more upfront but use less electricity and are more efficient over the long run.
In terms of preventative maintenance, scheduling a safety inspection for your home's electrical systems should be a high priority. These inspections will shine a light on the electrical features in your home that need to be fixed. Most modern electrical fires are caused by short circuit arcs, defective insulation, or broken wiring. An inspection conducted by a qualified electrician will help determine what needs to be fixed so you and your family stay safe in your home. Your inspector should cover your whole home and will examine common features such as:
he electrical system in your home brings it to life from the lights and appliances we use every day to the entertainment we all love and enjoy. You want an electrician that makes you feel safe while delivering the quality services you're promised.
ELECTRICIAN SERVICE REQUESTWhether you need light switch services for your newly renovated home or need a generator installed at your commercial property, L&M Electric is here to serve you. Our team will get the job done right, so you can get back to loving your life in the Lowcountry.
Coantact UsROSWELL, Ga. — The latest step in the Canton Street closure saga of Roswell has city leaders and the yet-to-be-disbanded task force in agreement that they need more information to understand how closing the busy street would affect businesses and the community.Roswell city leaders confirmed to Channel 2 Action News th...
ROSWELL, Ga. — The latest step in the Canton Street closure saga of Roswell has city leaders and the yet-to-be-disbanded task force in agreement that they need more information to understand how closing the busy street would affect businesses and the community.
Roswell city leaders confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a Friday morning meeting had both the seven-member task force and Roswell City Council moving to hire an analyst before making a decision to temporarily close Canton Street to cars for several weeks.
The proposed closure itself has been a sticking point for business owners and residents alike since it was first announced by Roswell Mayor Kurt Wilson in April.
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As a debate amongst community members and leaders unfolded in the intervening months following Wilson’s announcement, city council meetings held public discussions about the potential closure.
The plan, as proposed by Wilson, said Canton Street would be closed to cars and other vehicles but open to pedestrians from Elizabeth Way to Webb Street from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day.
While Wilson said it was a trial run for future planning, residents pushed back due to what they called a lack of transparency and public input, though not all in the community were against the plan.
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As previously reported, the mayor has repeatedly cited safety concerns in the bustling area, and a way to boost business for the shops there, as reasons to close the street to vehicles.
While the task force was given 45 days to make recommendations, they instead moved to stop their work less than a month in, citing a need for more planning and an urban planning study.
Friday’s city council meeting had both the task force and council aimed at the same goal, being t get more planning data before making a decision.
“Roswell’s mayor and city council agreed in principle to follow the recommendation of a 7-member task force to adequately study the impacts of a potential closure of Canton Street to vehicular traffic,” according to a spokesman for the task force. “Roswell leaders say they would like to complete a city-wide economic study first before moving ahead with any trial closure on Canton Street.”
City officials echoed the sentiment.
“Mayor and Council agreed today that they would like the City’s economic development team to finish its work on the City’s economic development plan which includes Roswell’s downtown area before moving forward with an independent planner to study the economic impact of a trial open streets promenade on Canton Street,” a city spokeswoman said. “The City’s economic development team is slated to finish the City’s economic development plan by the end of this year. At that time, Mayor and Council will consider hiring an independent planner to study the traffic and economic impacts of the promenade.”
As it stands, the next steps for the potential closure and other developments for Canton Street are set as yet to be determined.
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The Roswell City Commission approved the fiscal year 2024 budget last week, including another round of hefty funding to grow the city’s fire department.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Roswell City Commission approved the fiscal year 2024 budget last week, including another round of hefty funding to grow the city’s fire department.Roswell is one of the larger cities in Georgia, but its fire department is made up of part-time employees. It’s a five-year plan, beginning with the 2023 budget.“...
The Roswell City Commission approved the fiscal year 2024 budget last week, including another round of hefty funding to grow the city’s fire department.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Roswell City Commission approved the fiscal year 2024 budget last week, including another round of hefty funding to grow the city’s fire department.
Roswell is one of the larger cities in Georgia, but its fire department is made up of part-time employees. It’s a five-year plan, beginning with the 2023 budget.
“If we’re not already, our goal is to be the number one family community in America and the first priority is safety,” said council member Christine Hall. “Here we are, the seventh or eighth largest city now in the state of Georgia, I think we were the largest city in the United States that did not have a full-time fire department.”
Last year, the city brought on 21 new fire captains and this year, they’ll grow their staff by even more. The budget will allow them to hire 25 new full-time employees including three new battalion chiefs to help the only one they currently have, nine new lieutenants, and even a full-time logistics captain to help with day-to-day operations like uniforms and fleet maintenance.
“In cities like Roswell where we’re almost 100,000 people and we respond to more than 10,000 calls for service in the fire department every year, it’s important to have dedicated staffing that’s always going to be there,” said Roswell Fire Chief Joe Pennino. “The heavy focus in the fire department is on personnel, as it should be.”
Pennino says staffing the department at full tilt also could cut down on response times, especially for battalion chiefs who are often in charge of running emergency responses smoothly on-scene. He added that having a full-time staff will also allow crews to train together for real-life emergencies, instead of responding to calls with people they may never have worked with or worked with very little.
“They need to train together, just like a sports team or military unit to make sure that they’re well-rehearsed,” he said.
Roswell had been using an unworkable system, Pennino says, of scheduling part-timers and volunteers based on who was available in a given week. The department has 42 square miles to safeguard, and Pennino says the more people the better.
“Public safety it’s a calling, serving the citizens is a calling,” he said. “A lot of people are excited right now at the opportunities that Roswell has to offer.”
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Armed with umbrellas, the couple worked their way through the home, trying to shepherd the stubborn bird out the back door, finally succeeding in shooing it out.More VideosROSWELL, Ga. — A metro Atlanta couple is reliving the bizarre ordeal when they came back to their house to a surprise: a vulture making itself at home inside their living room.It was all caught on doorbell video, shared with 11Alive by Roswell resident Vernalisa Rougeux....
Armed with umbrellas, the couple worked their way through the home, trying to shepherd the stubborn bird out the back door, finally succeeding in shooing it out.
ROSWELL, Ga. — A metro Atlanta couple is reliving the bizarre ordeal when they came back to their house to a surprise: a vulture making itself at home inside their living room.
It was all caught on doorbell video, shared with 11Alive by Roswell resident Vernalisa Rougeux.
According to Rougeux, she and her fiancé Jake Troti had popped out for a quick lunch on Saturday. When they were back home, Troti opened their front door to find the scavenger bird inside.
"I just couldn't believe what he was saying," she told 11Alive on Monday.
Rougeux said she initially thought it was an intruder inside the home, based on Troti's reaction. However, she said when Troti repeated that it was a vulture, she was in shock.
"There's a vulture in the house!" Troti can be heard saying in the doorbell video, to the disbelief of Rougeux.
"Liar!" she replies back in the video.
"Swear to God!" Troti says back.
In an interview, Rougeux said at that point, she thought it was a vulture inside attacking her dog, Georgia.
"Where's Georgia?" Rougeux asks in the video. "Is she OK?"
Both call to the pup, who then trots out the door, tail wagging. Rougeux said she believes the dog, who normally barks when people approach the door, was sound asleep and their call to her woke her up.
Knowing that Georgia was safe, Rougeux said their attention then turned to devising a plan to get the bird outside. Rougeux said Troti started recording on his phone, using it to see around the corner so he didn't get attacked. When they watched the video back on the porch, Rougeux remembered thinking to herself, "This thing is just living it up!"
Rougeux said she ran to the garage to try and let it out, but remembered she couldn't open it because the button was only accessible from the inside. So, she ran back around to the front and decided, "I'm just gonna get an umbrella," so she could "get bigger" than the bird to scare it.
Armed with the umbrella, Rougeux said she started screaming at the bird and flapping the umbrella to be bigger than it. Rougeux said she battled the vulture from upstairs to downstairs for a full five minutes, but, "I was determined to get him out," she said.
Cellphone video shows the moment Rougeux finally succeeded in shooing the bird outside in triumph.
"F----g got it!" she says in the video, as the bird alights on the roof of a neighboring home.
As for how the bird got inside, Rougeux said she believes it made its way in through the couple's doggie door, which they left open into their fenced-in backyard -- something they rarely do, but did on this occasion because of the quick outing.
She said she learned that while vultures cannot smell, they have a keen sense of sight, and she believes the scavenger was attracted to her kids' stuffed bear that she believes the bird mistook for a dead animal.
"We're never opening that doggie door again," Rougeux says in the video.
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Once all the immediate excitement settled, Rougeux said she and Troti reviewed the video and had a good laugh about the whole thing. "It's hilarious!" she told 11Alive.
She said she posted the video to her Facebook page because she thought it was funny and wanted her friends to have a good laugh.
"People are loving it," she said. "It just seemed unreal -- I was just in shock watching!"
Rougeux said she spent the next two days sanitizing her entire home, but she won't soon wipe away the memory of duking it out with a vulture any time soon.
"It was the craziest thing ever!"
According to wildlife officials, there are two species of vultures found in Georgia: turkey vultures and black vultures. Both species can cause nuisance problems in urban areas and in rural settings, officials say.
According to the Georgia Wildlife Resource Division, there are some things homeowners can do if they think they have a problem with vultures.
Habitat modification
Sometimes it is as simple as removing roost trees or food resources.
Harassment
Homeowners who have a problem with roosting are advised to harass vultures when they arrive to roost and should be carried out for at least three days in a row.
"The ultimate goal of dispersal is not allowing a single bird to roost/loaf," according to the wildlife officials.
Officials say using pyrotechnics for visual and audio harassment, coupled with the use of "effigies" of dead vultures is often the most successful way to disrupt a roost, although officials recommend contacting local authorities to let them know before using pyrotechnics.
Other harassment strategies include lasers, air horns, and paintball guns.
Exclusion
Another option is to install "perch inhibitors," like bird spikes, bird wire, coyote roller, etc. to discourage perching and loafing.
Lethal control
The final method is to use lethal force, but property owners are required to have a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service migratory bird depredation permit before they can use lethal control for vultures.
Taskforce to assess future of Canton StreetIt's been a growing issue in Roswell, but now plans to turn busy Canton Street into a walki...
It's been a growing issue in Roswell, but now plans to turn busy Canton Street into a walking promenade have been paused. City leaders formed a taskforce to take a closer look at the plan and how it may affect businesses in the area. FOX 5 spoke to people on both sides of the issue.
ROSWELL, Ga. - The plan to turn a busy section of a Roswell street into a walking promenade has been paused. Tuesday night, city leaders agreed to form a task form to take a closer look at the plan and its impact.
"Nothing says ‘Welcome’ like a closed street in front of your restaurant," said Ryan Pernice, who owns two restaurants along Canton Street.
Like other business owners in the immediate area, Ryan Pernice was shocked to learn several weeks ago that there were plans to shut down a portion of the bustling road to traffic.
"We have these businesses we've invested millions of dollars in and all of a sudden we see on Facebook that the street in front of our restaurant is going to be closed," said Pernice.
While the mayor and other city leaders believed it would bring an even more energetic vibe to the area, many business owners believe it will add to the parking and traffic problems, and would hurt their businesses.
City leaders agreed to form a task force made up of city leaders, business owners, and residents to take a closer look at the impact of Canton Street becoming a walkable promenade.
"Look at the impact and make sure we have all the plans as we go forward, if we create a promenade," said city council member Peter Vanstrom.
A plan to close of a busy section of Canton Street in Roswell has been paused to allow business owners and community leaders to take a closer look at the proposal. (FOX 5)
"I want to make sure we're listening to them, but I also want to make sure they're thriving and making money," said council member Lee Hills.
No matter what happens down the road, Pernice sees this as a step in the right direction.
"It went from this is happening, the road is closing, to now we're at a point where we have a little more insight in the process. That I call a win," said Pernice.
While there's no timeframe as to when the task force will be formed and how long before they come up with a recommendation on how to proceed, it won't be Memorial Day, as was the initial plan.
ROSWELL, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - One week after Roswell business owners accused Mayor Kurt Wilson of being short-sighted and unconcerned about their livelihoods, Wilson assured them there’s no longer a timetable for closing off Canton Street to thru traffic during weekends this summer.He did, however, ask for their collaboration as he and other city leaders develop a plan to make it happen.Earlier this month, city leaders posted a 20-minute video on Roswell’s Facebook page featuring Mayor Kurt Wilson. In the vide...
ROSWELL, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - One week after Roswell business owners accused Mayor Kurt Wilson of being short-sighted and unconcerned about their livelihoods, Wilson assured them there’s no longer a timetable for closing off Canton Street to thru traffic during weekends this summer.
He did, however, ask for their collaboration as he and other city leaders develop a plan to make it happen.
Earlier this month, city leaders posted a 20-minute video on Roswell’s Facebook page featuring Mayor Kurt Wilson. In the video, Wilson described a pedestrian-friendly promenade concept designed to create a more vibrant downtown historic district. Wilson said he and other city leaders had been discussing the idea for almost a year and a half and that they planned to close the area starting Memorial Day weekend and keep it closed through the summer as a trial run.
The mayor said he believes Canton Street is currently a dangerous area for pedestrians, especially on weekends as cars drive through the district just feet away from crowded sidewalks.
Several Canton Street business owners said they felt blindsided by the plan. Some told the mayor that during occasional festivals, shutting down the streets inevitably leads to a drop in revenue, mainly because street parking is no longer available.
“You close it off, you’ll ruin our businesses,” said Judie Raiford, owner of Raiford Gallery last week. “We have evidence that every time the street is closed, we all lose money.”
Several business owners and residents urged city leaders to wait until a planned parking garage is built before moving forward with the promenade concept.
A quorum of city council members was not present for the May 16 discussion, so there was no vote.
Mayor Wilson said city council members won’t hold a vote until there’s a detailed plan on the table. He asked business owners and residents to be part of the collaboration process.
“I need your help,” said Wilson. “We need to do this together.”
Business owners said they want the city to table the plan until at least August. Wilson said there will be another discussion on the topic Friday, this time in a more formal setting.
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