St. Tammany, Jefferson, and Orleans
Let There Be Light.
Panels, generators, lighting, EV chargers, and emergency repairs. Licensed statewide, and available 24 hours.
- Statewide License64632
- Emergency Service24/7
- In the Trade8+ years
- PaymentCash, Check, or Card
- EstimatesFree
- FinancingOver $5,000
Selected Work
Jobs Already on the Wall.
Shop Lighting 
Panel and Meter 
High-Bay Lighting
Services
Electrical Work, Start to Finish.
Residential and commercial. The full list, including generators, inspections, and new construction, is on the services page.
Residential Electrical
Fans, outlets, fixtures, rewires, and the repairs that keep a house safe to live in.
Commercial Electrical
Service, lighting, conduit, and panels for shops, offices, and small industrial spaces.
Panels and Meter Cans
Breaker panel upgrades, replacements, and meter can work when the service no longer keeps up.
Lighting and Fixtures
Interior fixtures, LED lighting, site lights, and outdoor lighting installed to code.
Generators and Transfer Switches
Home generator installation, repairs, maintenance, disconnects, and transfer switches.
EV Charger Installation
Home and commercial charger circuits, sized for the panel you already have.
Owner Operated
Joseph Still Takes the Call.
Let There Be Light Electric LLC is Joseph's company. Customers often know him as Joe. For more than eight years he has wired, repaired, and upgraded homes and businesses across southeast Louisiana and into parts of Mississippi.
Where We Work
St. Tammany First, Then the City and the River Parishes.
Day-to-day calls are in St. Tammany, Jefferson, and Orleans, including Mandeville, Covington, Abita Springs, Madisonville, Slidell, Lacombe, Bush, Metairie, Kenner, New Orleans, and Chalmette. The same crew also takes work across southwest Louisiana, southeast Louisiana, north Louisiana, southwest Mississippi, and southeast Mississippi when the schedule allows.
- Mandeville
- Covington
- Abita Springs
- Madisonville
- Slidell
- Lacombe
- Bush
- Metairie
- Kenner
- New Orleans
- Chalmette
Google Reviews
Neighbors Who Already Called.
Melissa Barnes
Excellent experience. Very kind people. Did a great job in a reasonable amount of time and at a reasonable price. Would highly recommend this company.
Julie Vancoutren
Best experience I've ever had with a contractor. I hired them to come and run a 30 amp plug for my new RV and they were kind enough to not only do that job but to help me get the new RV all figured out. I would recommend these guys any day of the week.
Steven Gresswell
Joe is a man you can trust. He was by far the most reasonable electrician as well. He did not find any extra work and was actually below his estimate. He was there the same day I called.
Johnny Lonardo
When you serve God you learn to operate not as the world does but how God would have you, and this is what is most important about this company. They love people and care in a way that means more than the money.
Johnny Thiele
Let There Be Light: very knowledgeable. Great price. Very clean when they left.
FAQ
Before You Call.
When Should I Call an Electrician?
Call if lights flicker, breakers trip often, outlets are dead, you smell heat at a panel, or part of the building has no power. Those are not do-it-yourself jobs.
Where Do You Work?
St. Tammany, Jefferson, and Orleans Parishes, including Mandeville, Covington, Abita Springs, Madisonville, Slidell, Lacombe, Bush, Metairie, Kenner, New Orleans, and Chalmette. Work also extends across southwest and southeast Louisiana, north Louisiana, and southwest and southeast Mississippi.
How Much Does a Service Call Cost?
The fee depends on where you are and what the job is. Call (504) 729-8902 and describe the problem for a straight estimate.
Can I Install My Own Fixtures?
A licensed electrician should install fixtures. It is the difference between a light that works and a connection that is safe and up to code.
Do You Offer Emergency Service?
Yes. Emergency electrical service is available 24 hours for problems that should not wait until the next business day.
How Soon Can You Get Here?
As soon as the schedule allows, including same-day calls when the day is open. Call and ask what is open.
What Payment Do You Take?
Cash, checks, and major credit cards.
Are Estimates Free?
Yes. Call (504) 729-8902, say where you are, and describe the job. You will get an estimate before anyone starts work.
Do You Finance Larger Jobs?
Financing is available on projects over $5,000 for customers who qualify. Ask when you call.
How Often Should a Generator Be Serviced?
At least once a year, or after about 100 hours of run time. Call sooner if it is noisy, hard to start, or the power drops in and out.
How Do I Know If a House Needs Rewiring?
Frequent breaker trips, flickering lights, a burning smell, knob-and-tube wiring, or aluminum wiring are reasons to have it looked at. If the house is more than about 40 years old, an inspection is the right first step. A full rewire can take a few days to a couple of weeks, and most people stay in the house while it is done.
Articles
Notes from the Work.
Pre-Close Inspections Before the Walls Close
What a pre-close wall inspection checks on a new house or a remodel, and why it happens before drywall.
What Home Inspections Find in the Wiring
Eight electrical problems that turn up when a house is inspected, and what a licensed electrician does about each one.
Why an Electrical Inspection Is Worth the Visit
What an inspection is for, what it covers, how long it takes, and what happens if the system does not pass.
Let There Be Light.
Tell Joseph what stopped working, or what you want installed. He will tell you whether it is a same-day call.