Commercial Electrical Installation and Design-Build in Metro Detroit, MI

Design and Installation Handled by One Team, From First Drawing to Final Inspection

Lighthouse Electrical Service designs commercial electrical systems and installs them. One team, one set of drawings, one company accountable for the result.

That matters because most commercial projects lose time in the gap between design and installation. Drawings get handed to a contractor who was never part of the planning, and the conflicts surface during rough-in, when changes cost the most.

Whether you are putting up a new building, finishing a tenant space, or adding a facility to an existing site, we stay responsible for the entire electrical package, from the first load calculation through final inspection.

Reliable Electrical Support When Your Facility Needs It

Electrical issues don’t just interrupt operations. They can create safety risks and costly repairs if left unchecked. Contact us today.

Design-Build Electrical for Every Type of Commercial Project

We design and install electrical systems for:

Ground-up construction for office, retail, and industrial buildings
Tenant buildouts and white box finishes in multi-tenant properties
Restaurants and grocery locations with heavy kitchen and refrigeration loads
Warehouse, light manufacturing, and flex space power distribution
Multi-family and apartment community new builds
Municipal, state, and federal facility construction
Franchise rollouts that need the same electrical package at every location

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Proudly Serving Businesses Across Metro Detroit

Lighthouse Electrical Service is headquartered at 1439 E 11 Mile Rd in Madison Heights, MI, and our commercial installation electricians work throughout Oakland County (Troy, Madison Heights, Royal Oak, and Novi), Macomb County, Wayne County (Livonia, Canton, and Plymouth), and Livingston County. From a single suite buildout to a full building distribution system, our team takes on projects across the region.

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Comprehensive New Installation and Design-Build Services

Electrical System Design and Load Planning

We start with how the building will actually be used, then size the service, distribution, and circuits around real equipment loads instead of a generic square footage estimate.

Design-Assist and Value Engineering

Bring us in early and we will flag cost drivers while they are still easy to change. Small decisions about panel placement, conduit routing, and fixture selection add up fast once the walls go up.

Power Distribution and Panel Installation

Service entrances, switchgear, distribution panels, sub-panels, and dedicated circuits for the equipment that needs them, all installed to current NEC requirements.

Lighting Design, Layout, and Controls

We lay out interior, exterior, and emergency lighting for even coverage and code compliance, with sensors and controls specified up front. For existing buildings, our commercial LED lighting retrofits cover the same ground on a shorter timeline.

Rough-In Through Final Trim

Our electricians handle underground, rough-in, device and fixture installation, terminations, and startup testing, coordinating with your other trades so the schedule holds.

Permit Handling and Inspection Coordination

We pull the permits, schedule the inspections, and work directly with local building departments, so your project manager is not chasing paperwork between site visits.

Electrification and Future Capacity Planning

EV charging, generator provisions, added tenant load, and smart building systems are far cheaper to rough in now than to retrofit later. Building in that headroom during design means a future panel and service upgrade or commercial EV charging installation will not require opening finished walls.

What Design-Build Protects on Your Project

When the designer and the installer are the same company, there is nobody to point at. That single change does a lot of work:

Load and layout conflicts get caught on paper instead of during rough-in
Change orders drop, and so does the rework that follows them
Budget numbers arrive early enough to still be useful
Inspections stay on schedule with fewer correction trips
The price you were quoted reflects the system that actually gets installed

Why Builders and Property Owners Choose Lighthouse Electrical Service

Our work is led by Cory Willis, a Certified Master Electrician and licensed State of Michigan contractor with more than 25 years in the field. Cory is personally involved in nearly every project. The Lighthouse team holds current OSHA, EPA Lead Safe, and Asbestos Awareness certifications, and we are proud Generac dealers and Qmerit partners.

Licensed and insured commercial electricians
Load calculations and drawings backed by field experience, not guesswork
Familiar with permitting and inspection processes across four counties
Clear, upfront pricing before work begins
Reliable coordination with general contractors and other trades

Commercial Electrical Repair Services

“We hired Lighthouse Electrical to install a generator interlock kit for our house and am very impressed at how smooth everything went. They were the cheapest out of 5 quotes, but didn’t cut any corners. Corey came out on site for a quote which added comfort that he won’t try to extra bill us once the work was to be done, and we got the install scheduled within a week from calling. Christian came out to do the install and once everything was complete he vacuumed up and walked me through how to use the switch. As a cherry on top, they didn’t add a surcharge for paying by credit. I couldn’t be happier with the experience.”

Tom

“At the time of this review- I am stunned they only have 5 reviews! I usually only call companies that have 10 or more reviews since I need reliable and professional service for my tree service business. These people are very prompt to respond and very accommodating. Unlike some other electrical services I called for my situation. Their pricing is better than other people I talked to. Believe me I called many electrical companies and a lot of people would not tackle the task I requested. I cannot say enough good things about these people. Please reach out to them if you need reliable electrical service with excellent prices to match. Good job guys! Keep it up.”

Gibbs Tree Service LLC

“I’ve hired Lighthouse Electrical for a number of projects and have found their timeliness in quoting, scheduling and completing the work impressive. Corey has found creative and cost efficient ways to complete every project no matter how crazy my ask. The electricians are professional, personable and know the industry and trade responsibilities (and the tucks are always fully stocked to handle every surprise my 70 year old house throws at them). Corey, Collen and the the complete Lighthouse Electrical Team have been great to work with and I plan on contracting them again in the future. Lighthouse Electrical is now my only electrician!!”

Micheal

A Commercial Repair Partner You Can Depend On

Electrical repairs are rarely convenient, but they do not have to be complicated. Lighthouse Electrical Service brings over 25 years of experience to every commercial repair call, with a focus on getting it right the first time and keeping your operation running.

Our team is led by Cory Willis, a Certified Master Electrician and licensed State of Michigan contractor with more than 25 years in the field. Cory and the Lighthouse team hold current OSHA, EPA Lead Safe, and Asbestos Awareness certifications, and we are proud Generac dealers and Qmerit partners.

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Commercial Installation and Design-Build Questions, Answered

What is design-build electrical, and how is it different from the usual bid process?

In a traditional bid, an engineer designs the system and contractors bid on installing it. In design-build, one contractor handles both. The people pricing the job are the same people installing it, so assumptions do not get lost in the handoff and responsibility for the result sits in one place.

How is a design-build electrical project priced?

We price the design phase and the installation separately, and you see both before committing to either. That way the design work stands on its own and you are never locked into an installation number you have not reviewed. Once the design is set, you get a firm installation price built from the actual drawings rather than a square footage guess.

When should an electrical contractor get involved in a new project?

As early as you can. Decisions about service size, panel location, and equipment loads are inexpensive during planning and expensive once framing is up. Early involvement is where most of the savings on a project come from.

Do you work from an engineer’s drawings, or do you create the design?

Both. We build from stamped engineered drawings when a project already has them, and we design the electrical package ourselves when it does not. On design-assist projects, we work alongside your engineer to keep the design practical and buildable.

Do you handle permits and inspections for new construction?

Yes. We manage permit applications and schedule inspections as part of the project, and we coordinate directly with local building departments and utility providers.

Can you work around an active site or occupied building?

Yes. Tenant buildouts and facility additions often happen while the rest of the property stays open. We phase the work, schedule outages with property managers, and keep occupied areas safe and powered.

Built Right the First Time

New construction is unforgiving about timing. A missed detail in the design phase becomes a delayed inspection, and a delayed inspection becomes a delayed opening.

The electrical system is one of the few things in a commercial building that touches everything else in it. Getting it designed and installed by one accountable team protects your budget, your schedule, and every tenant who uses the space afterward.

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Have a project in the planning stage? Contact Lighthouse Electrical Service today to schedule a design-build consultation and get your electrical scope priced before it becomes a problem.

Lighthouse Electrical Service 1439 E 11 Mile Rd, Madison Heights, MI 48071 Phone: 888-915-4448 Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 am to 5 pm Serving Oakland County, Macomb County, Wayne County, and Livingston County