Commercial Electrical Upgrades & Renovations
When your business evolves, your electrical system should too. At 1Point Electric, we specialize in commercial upgrades and renovations that increase safety, boost performance, and meet growing demand. Whether you’re expanding your facility, replacing outdated equipment, or preparing for new tenants, we deliver tailored solutions that power long-term success.
Our licensed electricians handle everything from panel replacements to lighting retrofits, ensuring every upgrade is code-compliant, scalable, and professionally installed. We coordinate closely with general contractors and facility teams to keep projects moving efficiently and with minimal disruption to daily operations.
With deep experience across warehouses, retail spaces, office parks, and industrial sites, we understand the pressures of working in active commercial environments. That’s why we prioritize fast response times, clean work, and total transparency from start to finish.
If your Alabama property needs more power, better lighting, or a full reconfiguration, we’re ready to make it happen on time and on point.
Additional Services
What’s Included in Our Commercial Electrical Upgrades
Our upgrade services help businesses modernize outdated systems, meet increased power demands, and improve safety across commercial properties. Each project is scoped based on your facility’s load requirements, usage patterns, and compliance needs. From panel replacements to lighting retrofits, we deliver targeted improvements that support long-term performance.
The list below outlines some of the most common commercial electrical upgrades we provide in Birmingham:
Every upgrade is reviewed in advance to confirm code compliance, site access, and load requirements. If your current setup can’t support your business goals, we’ll build one that does.
Commercial Electrical Upgrades & Renovations FAQs
Electrical upgrades come with important questions about timing, disruption, permitting, and scope. Whether you’re planning a full build-out or correcting long-standing issues, it’s important to know what to expect.
Below are answers to the most common questions we receive from commercial clients across Birmingham.
Most renovation projects require changes to electrical infrastructure to support new layouts, equipment, or system demands. These may include panel replacements, circuit reconfiguration, and lighting conversions.
Renovations often involve rerouting existing wiring, adding power for HVAC or kitchen systems, and adjusting service to meet higher load requirements. Our team reviews current conditions, confirms usage needs, and builds an upgrade plan that meets commercial codes and timelines.
Signs typically show up during equipment use or expansion planning. Common indicators include:
- Added Equipment: New devices that exceed panel capacity or circuit availability.
- Breaker Trips or Power Loss: Frequent shutoffs or inconsistent system behavior.
- Expansion Plans: Facility growth that requires additional power infrastructure.
- Low Voltage Performance: Dimming lights or failed equipment startups.
- Outdated Panels or Fuses: Electrical gear that no longer meets code or load needs.
These issues often signal that your system can no longer support current operations.
We upgrade service to match equipment requirements across commercial kitchens, warehouses, and office buildings. This includes adding circuits, increasing amperage, and confirming voltage compatibility.
Before installation, we calculate the total system load and evaluate usage across all zones. Our team adjusts power distribution to prevent overloads, support proper startup, and ensure system integrity during daily operations.
Power interruptions are limited whenever possible. Common approaches include:
- After-Hours Scheduling: Work is planned outside of business hours to avoid downtime.
- Coordination with Tenants: Timelines are adjusted based on occupancy and usage.
- Isolated Work Zones: Only targeted areas are de-energized during the project.
- Phased Upgrades: Large projects are divided to keep core systems operational.
- Temporary Power Options: Interim systems can be set up when continuity is required.
All work is scheduled around building access, use, and project constraints.
Yes. Most upgrades require permits issued through local authorities, including panel replacements, service increases, and load modifications. Inspections are also required to close out the project.
We handle the permitting process on behalf of the client. This includes submitting plans, coordinating with building officials, and scheduling inspections. All installations are reviewed against commercial code to ensure a compliant closeout and safe operation.
Schedule Your Commercial Electrical Upgrade
We provide commercial electrical upgrade services across Birmingham and nearby areas. These projects often support renovations, equipment changes, or service increases that require clear planning and site coordination. Our team works directly with contractors, facility managers, and operations leads to complete each upgrade without delays or miscommunication.
Every service is reviewed in advance to confirm capacity, layout, and code requirements. Contact us to schedule a site walk, request a quote, or discuss your next upgrade.
