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For owners, builders, and architects planning a new home. Bring us in at the drawings.
River City Electric · Chattanooga & North Georgia
Light, shade, sound & power—designed and installed by the electricians who wire the house.
Electrician serving Chattanooga TN & North Georgia fine homes. Designed, installed, and programmed by our own team—from the panel to the keypad.
Lutron dealer · Power Shades dealer · Sonos · Samsung dealer · Generac & KohlerCertified Tesla installer · TN #75272 · GA #EN218035
Exterior & landscape lighting · River City Electric
- 5.0 from 20 Google reviews
- Lutron dealer
- Power Shades dealer
- Sonos
- Samsung dealer
- Generac & Kohler
- TN license #75272
- GA license #EN218035
The River City approach
The best electrical work is the kind you never think about—light that sets the mood, shades that move on cue, music in every room, and power that stays on.
Where are you starting from?
Upgrading a home
New lighting, Lutron control, shades, audio, or backup power in the home you already love.
Trade partner
Builders, architects, and designers who want power and control coordinated from the plans.
It starts with light.
Architectural lighting
Light, designed into the architecture.
Backlit stone, statement chandeliers, pendants, and layered recessed light—installed cleanly and ready for Lutron control, so every layer dims together.
Smart home systems
One team, from panel to keypad.
Designed, installed, and programmed by our own team. The same electricians who run the wiring install the Lutron lighting and shades, Power Shades, Sonos, Samsung Frame TVs, and Generac & Kohler generators—so nothing falls between trades.
LightLutron lighting control—scenes and keypads we program ourselves, on loads we planned and wired.Lutron lighting control
ShadeLutron shades on the same system as your lights, or a dedicated Power Shades system.Lutron shades
SoundSonos whole-home audio, with power and speaker runs planned with the ceilings.Sonos
PowerGenerac & Kohler backup power planned at the panel, so the lights, shades, and music stay on when the grid doesn’t—plus certified Tesla charger installation.Generac & Kohler
Prefer a dedicated motorized shade system? See Power Shades. As a Samsung dealer, we also install Samsung Frame TVs with hidden power and in-wall cable runs.
A day in the home
Set once. Felt every day.
How a project runs
From plan review to handoff.
- 01
Plan review
We review the drawings for lighting, shade, speaker, and generator locations and panel capacity—with a free estimate for planned work.
- 02
Rough-in
Wiring, boxes, shade power, speaker runs, and backup power equipment placed on the builder’s schedule.
- 03
Trim & programming
Fixtures, keypads, and devices installed, and Lutron scenes programmed by our own team—with clean, labeled panels.
- 04
Handoff
A plain-language walkthrough for the owner and builder at the end of the project.
For builders & designers
Brought in early. Finished cleanly.
Builders, architects, and interior designers can bring us in at the planning stage, so lighting, shading, sound, and power are designed with the architecture—not around it.
- One team for power & controlThe electricians who wire the house install and program the lighting control, shades, audio, and backup power.
- Scenes & keypadsLayouts that respect sightlines, cabinetry, and millwork.
- Shade & speaker placementPockets, power, and cable paths set with window and ceiling plans.
- Backup power planningGenerator, transfer equipment, and panel capacity planned together.
After move-in, the calls come to us, not your builder.
Service after the sale
The handoff is not the end of the job.
We take pride in what happens after move-in. The team that wired, installed, and programmed your home is the team you call when something needs a change.
The same people, years later
You talk to the electricians who know your panel, your loads, and your scenes—not a stranger starting from scratch.
Scenes that change with you
New routines, a new room, a keypad that should do something else—adjustments go to the team that set it up.
One number for everything electrical
From a scene tweak to a panel question, call 423-718-7085, Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM.
In a client’s words
“The wiring job they did for me is the best I have ever seen.”Paul R. · Google review
What clients say
Work that earns a call back.
“They got me fit in their schedule fast and the guys that came to do the job were very professional and did excellent work.”Jeff S.
“I self-contracted our new house and hired River City for the wiring. The wiring job they did for me is the best I have ever seen. I have had several professional people comment on the excellence of their work. Kevin was lead electrician on my project; he was professional, efficient, and neat. I will call on them again, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for an electrician.”Paul R.
“David from River City Electric has been the best contractor I have ever worked with. Professional, patient, communicative, and above and beyond.”LB Real Estate
“River City Electric has always been clutch in a time of need, delivering exceptional professionalism and unmatched knowledge. David has done work for me in the past, and honestly, I wish I had written a review then. But after this weekend, I had to. On Friday, storms swept through my neighborhood off 58 Hwy and ripped the power pole and meter right off the side of my house. I called David late in the day, fully expecting it to be a long shot. He responded within minutes, came out immediately, and stayed until the job was completely finished. He had the new meter and power pole up before EPB even restored power — and as soon as they did, my home was ready to go. Watching him work is impressive. His skill, speed, and knowledge are truly something else. I will continue to use David and River City Electric for every electrical need I have, and I recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone who wants reliable, top-tier service.”Jeremy C.
“Top notch. Always responsive, on time and high quality work.”Matt R.
“David and his team are wonderful and priced their work fairly unlike a lot of the other estimates we got. We highly recommend them and will be using them for future needs!”Emily F.
Beyond the systems, we’re still the electrician you call for everything else.
Everyday electrical
Electrical service for homes and businesses.
Looking for a reliable electrician near Chattanooga? We handle repairs, upgrades, installations, and outdoor lighting for homes and businesses across North Georgia and Greater Chattanooga.
Residential electrician
Repairs, upgrades, troubleshooting, and installations, done safely.
Commercial electrician
Responsive support that keeps your business running without unnecessary downtime.
Electrical panel upgrades
Panel upgrades, circuit repairs, fixture swaps, and system checks.
Tesla charger installation
Certified Tesla installer—Wall Connector and home EV charging, with a panel load check first.
Lighting installation
Interior, exterior, and landscape lighting, plus new installs.
Emergency electrician
Prompt response for outages, storm damage, and safety concerns, Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM.
Free estimates for planned installs, upgrades, and remodels. Diagnostic service calls for troubleshooting or repair include a service fee.
Where we work
Chattanooga, North Georgia, and the towns in between.
From electrical repairs in Hixson and East Ridge to panel work in Dalton and Ringgold, our local electricians cover the communities that matter to you.
Questions
Answers for Chattanooga & North Georgia homeowners.
Do you offer emergency electrician service in Chattanooga?
Yes. River City Electric provides emergency electrical service for homes and businesses in Chattanooga TN and North Georgia. Call 423-718-7085 for power outages, storm damage, or safety concerns. Office hours are Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM. See our emergency electrician page.
How much does an electrical panel upgrade cost?
Costs depend on your home, existing wiring, permits, and the amperage you need. We don’t publish a one-size-fits-all price—instead we offer free estimates for planned panel upgrades so you get numbers based on your property. Call or request an estimate. Learn more on our panel upgrade page.
What areas does River City Electric serve?
We serve Greater Chattanooga and North Georgia, including Chattanooga, Dalton, Red Bank, Chickamauga, Signal Mountain, Ringgold, Hixson, East Ridge, Cleveland, Lafayette, and nearby communities.
Are estimates free for electrical work?
Yes. Free estimates are available for planned installs, upgrades, remodels, and other scheduled projects. Diagnostic service calls for troubleshooting or repairs include a service fee.
Do you install Samsung Frame TVs?
Yes. River City Electric is a Samsung dealer and installs Samsung Frame TVs across Chattanooga and North Georgia. Our licensed electricians handle flush mounting, recessed or hidden power, and in-wall cable runs, and we plan over-fireplace and new-build TV walls before drywall. See Samsung Frame TV installation.
Free estimate
Tell us what you need.
Planned work includes a free estimate. Send a few details and we’ll call you back during office hours, Mon–Fri, 8 AM–4 PM.
Prefer to talk? Call (423) 718-7085. Want to share more? Use the full request form.
Start your project
Planning a build or remodel? Let’s talk.
Tell us about the project—new construction, a remodel, or one room. We work across Chattanooga and North Georgia, and planned work includes a free estimate.