Adding on is a big investment, and the electrical work needs to keep up. Whether it's a new bedroom, a family room, a sunroom, a finished basement or a garage conversion, RP Electric wires room additions and remodels throughout Geneseo and the Quad Cities.
The first question with any addition is capacity. We look at your existing panel and service to make sure it can carry the new space — especially if you're adding heating, cooling, or a bathroom. Sometimes a subpanel is the cleanest solution; sometimes it's time for a 200-amp upgrade.
From there we plan outlets, lighting, switches, smoke and CO detectors, data and TV locations, and any dedicated circuits. We coordinate with your builder or contractor so rough-in happens on schedule and the space passes inspection.
Connect the Addition to the Whole Home's Plan
An addition changes more than the number of outlets in the house. Heating and cooling equipment, new bedrooms, a bathroom or a larger garage can add loads and alter how existing spaces are used. Share the plans and intended equipment before choosing whether the work needs new circuits, a subpanel or a service upgrade. The best route for wiring may depend on how the addition meets the existing structure and which walls remain accessible.
For a Henry County or Quad Cities addition, coordinate rough-in with framing, insulation and other trades. Decide on furniture, television and desk locations so the wiring serves the finished room rather than a generic empty space. Exterior connections also deserve attention if the project changes a deck, entry or garage. Required smoke and carbon monoxide protection may involve the existing home as well as the new space, depending on the work and applicable requirements.
Tell Rick whether the family will remain in the home during construction and which existing circuits must stay usable. Ask how temporary interruptions will be handled and what inspection steps must happen before walls close. Keep the agreed circuit and fixture plan with the builder's documents. Once the addition is finished, review the updated directory so the new rooms are clearly identified rather than being labeled with a construction nickname that nobody remembers later.
What's Included
- Additions and sunrooms
- Basement finishing
- Garage conversions
- Subpanels for added space
- Interconnected smoke/CO detectors
- Lighting, outlets and data
Benefits of Working With RP Electric
- Confidence your panel can handle the new space
- Wiring planned around how you'll use the room
- Coordinated with your builder's schedule
- Code-required safety devices included
- Clean integration with existing wiring
- One electrician from rough-in to final
Our Process
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Call or request a quote
Tell us about your addition or remodel. Rick answers the phone himself, day or night, and asks the right questions up front.
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On-site walkthrough
We look at your panel, wiring and the space, take measurements, and talk through options that fit your budget.
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Clear written estimate
You get a straightforward estimate with scope, materials and timeline — no vague line items or surprise add-ons.
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Permits, work & inspection
We pull any required permits, do the work cleanly, coordinate inspection and walk you through everything when we're done.
Service Areas for Room Addition Wiring
RP Electric provides room addition wiring from our base in Geneseo throughout Henry and Rock Island counties and southern Whiteside County. Find your area:
