In their words
Integrity is the whole idea.
Living Light Electric describes its work in six short lines. We set them here exactly as they wrote them, because they say what the company stands for better than any slogan could.
About the companyWe work in Residential and Commercial.From new construction to remodeling.Troubleshooting, Panel Upgrades, and More.Everything we work on we do it with integrity.We are licensed and insured.Serving Kansas and Missouri home owners and businesses.
Services
Find it, fix it, upgrade it, build it.
Find it & fix it
When something is wrong, the first job is finding out why.
Upgrade the system
Panels and service sized for how a building is used now, not how it was used when it was built.
- Panel upgrades & breaker panelsPanel replacements and upgrades, more capacity, and repairs to breaker panels and old fuse boxes.
- Generator installationBackup power wired in safely, with a proper transfer switch or interlock so nothing back-feeds the line.
- Whole-home surge protectionA surge protector at the panel to take the hit from lightning and utility switching before your electronics do.
- EV charger circuitsA dedicated 240-volt circuit for a Level 2 charger, with a load check of your panel first.
Build & remodel
From new construction to remodeling, in their words.
- New construction wiringComplete wiring for new homes and buildings: service, panel, rough-in, trim-out and final inspection.
- Remodels, additions & basementsKitchens, baths, basements and additions, with new circuits and the old wiring brought up to date where it is opened up.
- Lighting installationRecessed lights, fixtures, pendants, under-cabinet and outdoor lighting, installed and switched the way you live.
- Ceiling fansFans installed on a fan-rated box, with the switching and remote set up right.
- Commercial electricalElectrical work for businesses: tenant finish, lighting, circuits for equipment, repairs and troubleshooting.
Local knowledge
Kansas City houses, decade by decade.
The metro was built in waves, and each wave left its own wiring behind. Knowing which one you live in tells you what to look for.
- 1900s–1940s
Bungalows, foursquares & Tudors
Hyde Park, Brookside, the Northeast, North Kansas City, Strawberry Hill, Rosedale
Knob-and-tube and cloth-covered wire, few outlets per room, no ground. Often extended over the years by whoever had a ladder.
- 1950s–1970s
Post-war ranches & split-levels
Gladstone, the Northland, Raytown, north Overland Park
Small 60 to 100 amp services, two-prong outlets, and some Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels. A few homes from about 1965 to 1973 have aluminum branch wiring.
- 1980s–2000s
Suburban two-stories
Liberty, Lee’s Summit, Platte County, south Johnson County
Grounded and sound, but panels are often full, breakers are aging, and garages and basements were wired for far less than people use now.
- 2010s–today
New builds & full remodels
New subdivisions north of the river and in south Overland Park
AFCI and GFCI protection throughout, and new loads: EV chargers, heat pumps, finished basements, home offices.
How it works
Straightforward from the first call.
Call (417) 879-6153 or send a request with what is happening and where. Homes and businesses, Missouri and Kansas.
Call or send a request
Tell us what is happening or what you want built, and where.
We look at it
We see the job, test what needs testing, and explain what we find in plain words.
You decide
We walk you through the options and what each involves, so you can choose what is right for the building.
Done with integrity
Clean, code-compliant work, tested before we leave.
Service area
Both sides of State Line Road.
Missouri
- MOKansas City, MOHome base · 64118
- MOGladstoneClay County · Northland
- MONorth Kansas CityClay County · Just across the river
- MOLibertyClay County seat
Kansas
Full service areaStraight answers
Electrical questions, answered.
35 plain-language answers for Kansas City homes and businesses: warning signs, panels, old wiring, storms and generators, remodels, permits and licensing.
Read all 35 answersWhat should I do if I smell burning near an outlet or the panel?
Turn off the breaker for that circuit, or the main breaker, if you can do it safely, then call an electrician. If you see fire or smoke, get everyone out and call 911.
How do I know if I need a panel upgrade?
Common signs are a full panel with no room for new breakers, frequent trips, an old fuse box, a panel that feels warm or shows rust or scorching, or plans to add big loads like central air, an EV charger or a hot tub.
What is knob-and-tube wiring and should I replace it?
Knob-and-tube is the wiring used in homes from roughly the 1900s to the 1940s: single wires on ceramic knobs and through ceramic tubes, with no ground. Plan to replace it, especially where it has been spliced into, covered in insulation, or is feeding modern loads.
Do I need whole-home surge protection in Kansas City?
It is a good idea. Spring thunderstorms, lightning and utility switching all send surges through the lines, and a panel-mounted surge protector guards appliances and electronics that no power strip reaches.
How do I get a Level 2 EV charger installed at home?
Start with a load check of your panel and service, then have a dedicated 240-volt circuit run to the charger location, with a permit where required. Many homes can add one without a service upgrade; some need one.
Who licenses electricians in Kansas City, Missouri?
Inside Kansas City, Missouri, the City Planning and Development Department’s Permits Division licenses contractors. An electrical contractor needs a city business license, a Certificate of Qualification held by a qualified person (such as a Master Electrician), and a contractor license.