Union City is a south Fulton County city along I-85 and US 29, about 24 miles from our shop in Newnan, a little over half an hour away. We work for homeowners, landlords, and property managers there. Call (678) 552-9399, text (470) 516-7261, or book online.
Licensed GA Class II Unrestricted Electrical Contractor (EN216120) · 2-year warranty · Free estimates
Need an electrician in Union City? Call or text a licensed local electrician.
Free estimates · GA License EN216120 · Mon–Fri 8–5
Same-day and next-day appointments often available. Call or text and we’ll get you scheduled fast.
A City of Renters, Townhomes, and Newer Houses
Union City’s housing is different from most of our service area. Census estimates (2020 to 2024) show only about 40% of homes are owner-occupied, and fewer than half are single-family detached houses. The rest are townhomes, condos, and apartments. The median home was built in 2002: about 55% were built in 2000 or later, about 22% between 1980 and 1999, and about 23% before 1980.
That means many of our Union City calls come from landlords and property managers as well as owners. Typical jobs include replacing damaged receptacles and switches between tenants, repairing fixtures, finding out why a circuit keeps tripping, and fixing do-it-yourself wiring a previous occupant left behind. We explain what we found and send photos, so an owner who lives elsewhere knows what was done.
Vacant More Than Six Months? Plan for an Inspection
Union City requires an electrical permit and inspection before power is released to a home that has been vacant for more than six months. If you bought a house that sat empty, or a rental has been off for a long time, the utility will not simply turn the power back on. We pull the permit, check the panel, grounding, and wiring the inspector will look at, repair what needs it, and schedule the inspection.
Permits Through Community Development
Union City permits are handled by the Community Development department at 5041 Union Street, next to City Hall. Permit applications can be submitted through the city’s online citizen portal. Panel replacements, new circuits, EV chargers, and generator connections all need a permit, and we file it as the licensed contractor.
Power Provider
Georgia Power serves Union City. When work involves the meter or the service drop, for example a panel or service upgrade or a damaged meter base, we coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with Georgia Power.
What We Do in Union City
- Diagnosing and repairing tripping breakers, dead circuits, and flickering lights
- Outlet and GFCI replacement, including make-ready repairs between tenants
- Burning smells or warm outlets and switches
- Panel replacements, including reconnection inspections for vacant homes
- Ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Code corrections after a home inspection or a failed city inspection
Union City Landmarks and Neighborhoods
Union City was chartered in 1908, when the National Farmers Union put its headquarters here, and it first grew along the railroad and Roosevelt Highway (US 29). Once I-85 opened interchanges at Flat Shoals Road and Jonesboro Road (Highway 138), growth moved toward the interstate. Shannon Mall opened at the Highway 138 interchange in 1980, and the site has since been redeveloped as Atlanta Metro Studios. Residents also know Ronald Bridges Park and the neighborhoods off Flat Shoals Road and Shannon Parkway. In 2006 the city annexed about 5,330 acres to the west, nearly doubling its size and opening land for new development.
Electrical Work in Townhomes, Rentals and Newer Houses
- Worn or damaged receptacles and switches after a move-out. See outlet and GFCI service.
- GFCI outlets that trip or will not reset in kitchens, baths, garages and outdoors. See GFCI will not reset.
- Breakers that keep tripping when tenants add space heaters, window units or extra appliances. See breaker keeps tripping.
- Smoke alarms that are missing, expired or not interconnected. See smoke detector installation.
- Builder-grade fixtures ready for LED recessed lighting or a ceiling fan.
- EV charger circuits in garages and driveways of newer homes. See EV charger installation.
Outdoor outlets on patios, decks and garages need GFCI protection and an in-use cover like the one above, so they stay protected even with something plugged in. Cracked covers and dead outdoor GFCIs are some of the most common things we fix at Union City rentals.
Older Homes Near the Original Town
About a quarter of Union City’s homes were built before 1980. Those houses can still have original panels, ungrounded two-prong outlets and wiring added onto over the decades. We test what is there and recommend panel upgrades, surge protection or rewiring only where it is actually needed.
Small Businesses
Residential work comes first for us, but we also help Union City small businesses and property owners with lighting, added circuits and repairs. See commercial electrical services.
Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc. has served the area since 2008 and holds Georgia electrical contractor license EN216120. We are rated 4.9 stars on Google, estimates are free, and our work carries a 2-year warranty. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Electrical emergencies can happen anytime, so call us at (678) 552-9399. You can also text (470) 516-7261 or email info@shockingelectricsolutions.com.
Need an electrician in Union City? Call or text a licensed local electrician.
Free estimates · GA License EN216120 · Mon–Fri 8–5
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you meet a tenant at the property instead of the owner?
Yes. Many property owners arrange access with a tenant or a lockbox. We confirm the work with the owner or manager first, then report back with what we found and fixed.
The house was empty for over six months. What happens first?
We pull the electrical permit, inspect and repair what is needed, and schedule the city inspection. After it passes, the power can be released.
Do you work in townhomes and condos?
Yes. We work on the wiring inside your unit. Shared equipment such as common-area lighting or main service gear may belong to the association, so we check that before starting.
Can you install an EV charger at my Union City townhome?
Usually, yes. We check your unit’s panel capacity and where the circuit can be run. If the parking area or exterior walls belong to the association, we confirm what it allows before we start.
Do you replace smoke detectors in rental homes?
Yes. We replace missing or expired detectors, install hardwired and interconnected units, and test each one. A chirp can mean the battery, the detector, both, or a wiring issue, and on hardwired units the battery is only a backup for power outages.
Are estimates free in Union City?
Yes. Estimates are free. Call (678) 552-9399 or text (470) 516-7261 to set one up.
Nearby Areas
From Union City we also serve Fairburn, Palmetto, and Newnan. See all of our service areas.
Schedule an Electrician in Union City
Owners, landlords, and property managers can call or text for a free estimate. Same-day and next-day appointments often available. Call or text and we’ll get you scheduled fast.
Older home with ungrounded outlets? See two-prong outlets in Riverdale homes.
Call (678) 552-9399 (voice only), text (470) 516-7261, email info@shockingelectricsolutions.com, or book online. Shocking Electric Solutions, Inc., 1002 Highway 16 W, Suite A, Newnan, GA 30263. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Electrical emergency? Call or text us anytime. Georgia license EN216120, free estimates, and a 2-year warranty on our work. Serving the area since 2008.