Question 1

Are you licensed and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. SK North Electric is fully licensed and insured in Rhode Island. We carry full liability and workers' comp coverage on every job — your home, your property, and our crew are all protected.

Question 2

Do you offer free estimates?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For most residential projects, we provide free written estimates. We'll come to your home, evaluate the work, and give you an honest, upfront price with no pressure to commit.

Question 3

What areas of Rhode Island do you serve?

Accepted Answer

We serve homes and businesses throughout the entire state of Rhode Island — Providence, Warwick, Cranston, Pawtucket, East Providence, Woonsocket, Newport, Westerly, North and South Kingstown, and everywhere in between.

Question 4

Do you handle the permits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. For any work that requires a permit, we pull it, schedule the inspection, and meet the inspector. You don't have to deal with town hall.

Question 5

How quickly can you come out for an emergency?

Accepted Answer

We do our best to respond same-day for true electrical emergencies — burning smells, sparks, exposed wires, or a complete loss of power. Call 401-741-5077 and we'll let you know how fast we can be there.

Question 6

Do you work on older Rhode Island homes with knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Older Rhode Island homes are a big part of what we do. We can evaluate your existing wiring, recommend the right approach (full or partial rewire, AFCI protection, AlumiConn connectors for aluminum, etc.), and bring the home up to current safety standards.

Question 7

Will my panel need to be upgraded for an EV charger?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes. A typical Level 2 EV charger draws 32–48 amps continuously. If you have a 100-amp panel running a modern home with central AC, electric range, or heat pumps, you may need a panel upgrade or a load management device. We perform a load calculation on every EV install to give you a clear answer.

Question 8

What size standby generator do I need?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you want to keep running. A 14kW unit can handle the essentials (heat, fridge, lights, sump pump, internet). 18–22kW will run most of an average home. 24kW+ is needed if you want central AC and electric resistance heat to run normally. We'll do a real load calculation rather than guessing.

Question 9

Do you do commercial and industrial work, or just residential?

Accepted Answer

Residential is our specialty and what we do most. But we also have decades of commercial and industrial experience and take on those projects regularly. If you're a business owner or contractor, give us a call — we'd love to discuss it.

Question 10

How do I pay?

Accepted Answer

We accept check, cash, and most major credit cards. For larger projects we typically take a deposit at the start and the balance at completion.

Question 11

Do you guarantee your work?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our workmanship is guaranteed. If something we installed isn't working as it should, we'll come back and make it right.

Question 12

What should I do before you arrive?

Accepted Answer

Just clear access to the work area if possible — the electrical panel, the room with the issue, or the area outside where a generator or EV charger will go. We'll handle drop cloths, dust protection, and cleanup.

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