Matt had just moved to Dallas, GA. He needed a Level 2 EV charger and a whole-home surge protector. Steven quoted both, explained the path, showed up on time, and finished the install without stretching the day.
The condition that helped the numbers was simple: the breaker panel sat in an open, unfinished section of the basement. Running the circuit to the garage did not mean opening finished living space. That is often the difference between a straightforward charger job and a fishing-and-patching job.
What this does not prove about every house
An unfinished basement does not make every charger cheap, and it does not skip a load look at the panel. Some homes need panel work before a Level 2 circuit is honest. A Kennesaw job the same month started with a service upgrade because inspection required it. Matt’s house did not.
Surge protection was part of this scope because he asked for it, not as a required add-on to the charger. Layered surge still belongs in a written plan when you want it. See how we talk about whole-home surge.
Matt’s review
We just moved to the area and needed an EV charger and whole-home surge protector installed. Steven came out to give us a quote and gave great advice that helped us find the right solution for both. He was on time for the install and finished things up quickly. I highly recommend Nix Electrical!
If you are pricing home EV charging, send panel photos and where the car will sit. Call (470) 681-7660 or request a free estimate.