GUARDIAN ELECTRICAL · MYRTLE BEACH & BOTH COUNTIES
About this service
Tell us about your project
Read the equipment requirements first
Restaurant machinery, motors, HVAC systems and production equipment can require different supplies. A 208V three-phase load and a 240V single-phase appliance are not interchangeable just because their power ratings look similar. We review nameplates and installation instructions, the existing distribution and the utility supply before specifying connections.
A CLEAR PLAN FROM THE FIRST CONVERSATION
What the work involves
Assess demand and equipment
Review existing loads, service ratings and the condition of the panel or service equipment.
Plan the supply and interruption
Define equipment ratings, feeder routes and any utility-controlled disconnection before scheduling.
Confirm scope, permits and scheduling
We identify permit and inspection requirements for the property jurisdiction. Utility coordination is included when the work affects its equipment or supply. You receive the proposed scope before approving the work.
Complete the work and check operation
We complete the agreed electrical work, test the relevant installation and explain operation, findings and any follow-up. Required official inspections are a separate part of completion.
SEE THE WORK AND EQUIPMENT
Equipment and project photos
Know who is coming to your property
Guardian Electrical Contractors LLC · SC CLM.119159 · Serving Horry and Georgetown counties.
Choose the work that solves the problem
- Branch circuits and disconnects: supply identified equipment from suitable existing distribution.
- Distribution improvements: add or replace panels and feeders where the equipment and design permit.
- Service changes: coordinate a broader capacity or supply project with the utility.
- Fault diagnosis: investigate heat, trips or supply problems before assuming a bigger panel will solve them.
Plan an occupied-site shutdown
List the refrigeration, alarms, computers, process equipment and tenant operations affected. An authorized site contact helps establish access, isolation and return-to-service responsibilities. Shared buildings may need landlord approval and coordination with other tenants. A safe interruption plan is part of the job, not an afterthought.
Define the handover
The agreed work can include equipment identification, updated circuit directories, electrical checks and coordination with vendor startup. An electrical connection does not automatically complete a machine supplier’s commissioning. For commercial kitchens or motor controls, we identify those responsibilities in advance.
Equipment ratings, routing, access, outage constraints and the condition of existing distribution shape the price. Send nameplate photos and your operating schedule to start a useful conversation.
Planning work at your business
Send the drawings, equipment specifications, site address and target schedule for a scoped proposal. Identify the person authorized to approve the work and any landlord or property-management requirements.
- Access and interruptions: identify operating hours, restricted rooms and equipment that must remain available. Shutdowns and any phased or after-hours work must be agreed before scheduling.
- Bid requirements: share your insurance-document requests, site safety procedures, permit requirements and closeout checklist so we can confirm what the project needs.
- Scope and responsibility: identify who supplies equipment, coordinates other trades and approves changes. Ask about testing and completion documentation for the proposed work.
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Service area, permits and scheduling
Inside city limits, the City of Myrtle Beach Construction Services Department handles electrical trade permits and inspections. In unincorporated Horry County, the relevant authority is Horry County Code Enforcement. The property jurisdiction and proposed scope determine the requirements; a Myrtle Beach mailing address alone does not establish the responsible department.
Santee Cooper serves Myrtle Beach customers. Utility coordination is needed only when the proposed work affects the utility supply or requires its involvement. Confirm the provider on your bill; service territories vary across the wider area.
Whether the property is in Carolina Forest, around The Market Common or along Kings Highway, share access and occupancy requirements early. Guardian serves all of Horry County and all of Georgetown County. We identify who is responsible for permits, power interruptions, other-trade work and completion checks in the proposed scope.
Project quotes are free; diagnostic and service-call charges are explained before booking. Guardian provides 24/7 electrical service; call to confirm current availability and scheduling. We offer a two-year installation warranty on everything we install; ask how it applies to the proposed work. View our license and credentials.
Your questions, answered
Can you create three-phase power with a new panel?
A panel does not change the utility supply by itself. The available service and any engineered conversion arrangement must be evaluated for the equipment.
Can the business remain open?
Some work can be separated from occupied areas; other work needs an interruption. We confirm access, isolation and scheduling for the particular project.
Can I get more electrical capacity just by putting in a bigger panel?
A larger panel does not by itself increase the capacity of the incoming electrical service. The utility supply, meter equipment, conductors and protective devices must support the proposed arrangement. Main service lugs, the terminals where incoming power connects, may remain live with the main breaker off; keep covers closed.
Will the power need to be turned off while this electrical work is done?
The required power interruption depends on the equipment and scope. We identify affected circuits, safe isolation arrangements and any utility-controlled disconnection before scheduling. Tell us about medical equipment, refrigeration and occupied business operations.
Based in Myrtle Beach, Guardian serves all of Horry County and all of Georgetown County. See our service area and verify our South Carolina license.
See the equipment up close
Select a device to see how it works, different types and signs that deserve attention.
Equipment models and ratings vary. Explore the guide for common types and warning signs.
