Basement & Attic Conversions
Electrical Systems
We run dedicated circuits, install recessed LED lighting, wire outlets and switches, and add required smoke and CO detectors throughout the space.
Basement & Attic Conversions
Complete Electrical Systems including Recessed Lighting and Circuits
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A finished basement needs dedicated electrical circuits — not additional loads added to an existing unfinished basement circuit. Before scoping the electrical work, we evaluate the existing panel's available breaker capacity. A lot of older Oakland County homes have 100-amp panels with no room for new breakers. When the panel is full, a panel upgrade is part of the basement project cost, not a surprise that surfaces during rough-in.
Current Michigan code requirements for finished basements are specific. AFCI protection is required on all bedroom and general living area circuits. GFCI protection is required within 6 feet of a sink and on all outlets over concrete floors. Interconnected smoke and CO detectors are required in every sleeping room and on each habitable level. These are inspection checkpoints, not upgrades we offer — they're built into every project.
Lighting design for a basement requires more planning than above-grade rooms because ceiling height is limited and natural light is minimal. We lay out recessed LED fixtures for even illumination, plan switched circuits for separate lighting zones, and rough in wiring for home theater, wet bar, and exercise room equipment during the framing phase. All wiring runs are inspected before insulation and drywall go up — the only time changes are inexpensive.
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MI #2102212396
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91 / 100
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Electrical Systems: Common Questions
We offer kitchen and bathroom remodels, basement finishing, and home additions. Roof replacements, fiber cement siding, hardwood and epoxy flooring, drywall, paint, and custom entertainment centers are also available. JD Contracting LLC serves Oakland County homeowners under Michigan Residential Builder License #2102212396.
Yes. JD Contracting LLC holds Michigan Residential Builder Company License #2102212396, active and in good standing with LARA. We carry full general liability and workers’ compensation insurance. Our BuildZoom score of 91 places us in the top 37% of licensed contractors in Michigan.
We serve 13 Oakland County communities: Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Birmingham, Troy, and West Bloomfield. We also serve Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, Royal Oak, Beverly Hills, Franklin, Clarkston, Berkley, and Lake Orion. All work is completed under Michigan Residential Builder License #2102212396.
A standard kitchen remodel takes 6 to 10 weeks from permit approval through final walkthrough. Projects with structural changes or custom cabinetry may run 10 to 14 weeks. Actual timelines may vary based on project complexity, permit timelines, material availability, and site conditions.