Scope of a typical restaurant build-out
- New service or sub-panel sized for line load
- Dedicated circuits for every line appliance
- Hood shunt-trip and Ansul interlock
- Walk-in cooler and freezer circuits, condenser power
- Dining-room lighting with dimming and zone control
- Emergency lighting and exit signs per NFPA 101
- POS, kitchen display, and low-voltage rough-in
Permit and inspection sequence
- Day 0: filed plans with DCRA, Arlington County, or City of Alexandria
- Day 1–3: rough-in begins
- Day 7–10: rough inspection (walls open)
- Day 14–18: trim and finish
- Day 19–21: final inspection, hood test, Ansul cert
Cost drivers
- Line appliance count (each circuit = $300–$600 installed)
- Hood size and shunt-trip count
- Whether existing panel can carry new load (often no)
- POS and low-voltage scope
What we deliver
Same-day issue response during construction, photo updates daily, every inspection met on site, and a closed permit handed to the owner before opening.
Contact a licensed electrician in Maryland, Washington DC, or Northern Virginia at (202) 926-7065 or request a free estimate for a planned electrical project. Estimates for planned installations and upgrades are free. For troubleshooting requests, our team will explain any applicable charges before confirming an appointment.
