Kitchens and bathrooms are where a different kind of outlet often matters most. In Palatine, Oakbridge Home Services (Somax Group LLC) installs and replaces outlets and switches, with GFCI outlets for kitchens, bathrooms and outdoor areas as the main focus, alongside ordinary outlet and switch replacement elsewhere in the home.
What this work includes
- GFCI outlet installation for kitchens, bathrooms, garages and outdoors, including weatherproof covers outdoors
- Standard outlet replacement in bedrooms, living rooms and hallways
- USB combo outlet installation on kitchen counters and at desks
- Light switch replacement and dimmer switch installation
- Three-way switch replacement where a light is controlled from two places
- Outlet and switch cover and plate replacement, including plates that are cracked or missing
- Troubleshooting a dead outlet by replacement when the outlet itself is at fault
Common examples include replacing a kitchen counter outlet with a GFCI outlet, changing a bathroom outlet, and adding an outdoor GFCI outlet with a weatherproof cover. Send a photo that shows the outlet and its surroundings, and note the room it is in.
Photos of this type of work
The photos below are examples of this type of work from the Media Library. They illustrate GFCI and standard outlet work and are not claimed to have been taken in Palatine.
What the price depends on
The price depends on how many outlets and switches are involved, whether each outlet is standard, GFCI or USB, whether a switch is standard, dimmer or three-way, and whether a weatherproof cover or a new plate is also needed. A photo of the existing outlet, especially a GFCI outlet with its test and reset buttons, helps us price the right replacement.
How to get a price
Send a description and photos through our Get a Price page, or call (224) 584-5800, including your ZIP code or address and a phone number. A price is given only after we have reviewed the description, the photos, your ZIP code or address and your phone number.
FAQ
Can you install a GFCI outlet in a kitchen in Palatine?
Yes. GFCI outlets are installed in kitchens, bathrooms, garages and outdoors. Send a photo of the existing outlet and say which room it is in.
What is different about an outdoor GFCI outlet?
Outdoor GFCI outlets are fitted with a weatherproof cover. Tell us that the outlet is outdoors so the cover can be included in the price.
How much does GFCI outlet installation cost in Palatine?
It depends on the number and type of outlets. Send a description, photos, your ZIP code or address and a phone number, and we will give you a price.
Do you also replace ordinary switches?
Yes. Standard switches, dimmers and three-way switches are replaced alongside outlet work, or on their own.
When will the work be scheduled?
Timing is agreed when booking. After a price is given, we agree the timing with you when you book.
See also our main outlet and switch installation in Chicago page, and our Service Areas page.
Ready for a GFCI outlet or a new switch in Palatine?
Send the description, photos, ZIP code or address and phone number on the Get a Price page, or call (224) 584-5800 — Oakbridge Home Services (Somax Group LLC) will review them and give you a price.