Trusted Lithonia, GA Electricians | Locally Owned & Insured

Name: Mr. Value Electricians
Address: Georgia, US
Telephone: 470-777-5886
Price range: $$

Reliable & Affordable Electrical Service in Lithonia, GA

Lithonia sits in eastern DeKalb County, where the granite that gave the city its name still shapes the landscape around Arabia Mountain. It's a community with deep roots and a wide mix of homes — historic houses near the old downtown alongside subdivisions built through the 1990s and 2000s. Mr. Value Electricians understands what that range means for a home's electrical system, and we bring the same licensed, detail-oriented service to every one of them.

Ceiling fan installations and lighting enhancements
Electrical panel upgrades and wiring improvements
Generator installations for reliable backup power
Comprehensive surge protection for safety and peace of mind

Call us now at 470-777-5886 and experience the trusted expertise of Mr. Value Electricians in Lithonia, GA.

Serving Lithonia's Older Homes and Newer Subdivisions

Lithonia's housing runs a wide span, and the electrical needs run just as wide. A home near the historic downtown has very different wiring than one built in a 1990s subdivision off Panola Road, and both have their own issues as they age.

What we see most often here:

Original panels that can't support modern appliance and electronics loads
Missing or inadequate grounding in older homes
Outlets without GFCI protection in kitchens, baths, and garages
Aging breakers that trip more often than they should

If you're not sure where your system stands, an electrical safety inspection gives you a straight answer. From there, a panel upgrade or fuse box replacement may be the right move — or it may turn out you need far less than you feared.

Finding the Real Problem, Including Someone Else's Mistake

Some of the most satisfying calls we take in Lithonia are the ones where something just doesn't make sense. An air conditioner that won't come on. A bedroom circuit that keeps tripping its arc-fault breaker. One outlet with no power while everything around it works fine.

More often than people expect, the cause is work that was done wrong before you owned the house — a breaker seated improperly in the panel, a compromised splice in the attic, a connection that was never tightened down.

Our approach to electrical troubleshooting is to find the actual cause rather than swap parts and hope. We'll show you what we found, explain what it means, and quote the electrical repair before we do it.

We also work with landlords and property managers throughout Lithonia, where a fast, accurate diagnosis keeps a tenant comfortable and a small problem from becoming an expensive one.

Storm Damage and Surge Protection in East DeKalb

Georgia storms are hard on electrical systems, and we've replaced plenty of Lithonia outlets and breakers that simply gave out after a surge. A GFCI that won't reset after a storm isn't being stubborn — it's telling you it took a hit and did its job.

Protecting the whole system is the better play:

Whole-house surge protection installed at the main panel, covering every circuit
Weather-rated GFCI outlets for exterior and garage locations, with full load and trip testing
Standby generator installation for homes that lose power often

If a storm has already caused damage, don't wait on it. Our emergency electricians are available 24 hours a day, and burning smells, sparking outlets, or partial power loss all qualify.

Everyday Electrical Services for Lithonia Homes

Most of our work is the practical, everyday kind — the projects that make a home more comfortable, more efficient, and safer to live in.

Ceiling fan installation with proper fan-rated boxes
Indoor lighting and recessed can lights with dimmer controls
Outdoor security lighting for driveways and entryways
Hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
Outlet and switch replacement and dedicated circuits for appliances
EV charger installation with a panel capacity check first

Call 470-777-5886 and you'll get an upfront price before we start — no surprises at the end. Take a look at our electrician pricing and financing options any time.

We also serve nearby Stone Mountain, Tucker, Snellville, and Decatur.

Why does my breaker keep tripping even though nothing seems wrong?

A breaker that trips repeatedly is doing its job — it's reacting to something. Sometimes it's a simple overload from too many devices on one circuit. But an arc-fault breaker that trips over and over often points to damaged or compromised wiring somewhere out of sight, like a bad splice in the attic. We've found exactly that in Lithonia homes. Our electrical troubleshooting locates the real cause instead of just resetting it and waiting for it to happen again.

I just bought a home in Lithonia. Should I have the electrical checked?

It's one of the smartest things you can do, especially with an older home or one that's had several owners. We regularly find work done by a previous owner or an unlicensed installer that was never right to begin with — breakers seated improperly in the panel, ungrounded outlets, or connections that were never properly tightened. An electrical safety inspection gives you a clear picture of what you actually bought, before something fails.

My GFCI outlet won't reset after a storm. What does that mean?

Usually it means the outlet took a surge and protected the circuit as designed, but the device itself is done. GFCIs are sacrificial in that sense — once one has failed, resetting it won't help and it needs replacing. If you're losing outlets to storms regularly, that's a signal your home would benefit from whole-house surge protection at the panel, which protects everything rather than one outlet at a time. We handle both GFCI replacement and whole-home protection.

Do you work with landlords and property managers in Lithonia?

Yes. We understand that with a rental, a slow diagnosis means an uncomfortable tenant and a bigger bill, so we focus on identifying the problem accurately the first visit. We provide upfront pricing before any electrical repair begins, and our emergency electricians are available around the clock when something can't wait for business hours. Call 470-777-5886 to schedule.

Recent Jobs and Reviews in Lithonia, GA

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 customer reviews

Customers say: The reviews exhibit a positive sentiment overall, with a slight inclination towards the positive. The reviewers express satisfaction with the services provided, highlighting the quality of work, prompt response, professionalism, and excellent customer service. The positive reviews mention specific individuals, such as Dalton, Chase, Cole, and Caleb, who are praised for their expertise, efficiency, and exceptional quality of work. The negative reviews are minimal and focus on pricing concerns, with one customer mentioning that the pricing is "out of this world." However, the overall tone remains positive, with customers expressing gratitude and recommending the services to others.

Lithonia, GA at a glance

Mr. Value Electricians has completed 3 jobs in Lithonia, GA between May 2015 and June 2025.

The 2 customer reviews shown here average 5.0 out of 5.

The most recent job was on June 18, 2025.

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Job Locations and Reviews

Jordon P. Checked in 462 days ago

Replaced a failed GFCI outlet that would not reset after a severe electrical storm surge. Installed a new, weather-rated GFCI outlet with enhanced surge protection and performed comprehensive load and trip testing. Power restored safely with improved electrical protection.

Lithonia, GA 30058

Review

My service technician Mark was great. He arrived on time, answered my many questions, and explained every step of his work. After spending three hours in my home, we discovered one outlet that was still without power. Mark did not hesitate to pull his tools back out to find and fix the problem. The entire experience was better than I ever hoped for. If I have any problems in the future I know exactly who I'm going to call.

Teresa - Lithonia, GA 30038 4045 days ago

Mark G. Checked in 4046 days ago

Troubleshooting electrical bedroom circuit tripping arc fault breaker. Upon inspection found faulty wiring in attic.

Lithonia, GA 30038

Review

Based on a referral I received from my property manager, I called Mr. Value Electrical and spoke to Chris. I told him about a problem I was having with an A/C unit not coming on in one of my properties. I scheduled an appt with him to come out to the property the following day to diagnose the problem. The day of the appt, I received a call from Charlie telling me that Chris was on his way and he'd be on site within the hour. I really appreciated the one hour advance notice given by Charlie. I hope I'm saying the name right. Chris arrived on time and as stated that he would. I must say that I was taken back by his youthful appearance. I really thought I was going to meet some fifty something year old contractor/electrician. He came inside, but before entering he actually put booties on over his shoes. That is something I almost always have to ask a contractor to do before entering my home. I really appreciated him doing so without me even asking. After a brief discussion about what I was experiencing and what it would cost to troubleshoot my breaker box, Chris went right to work. Upon removing the cover from the electrical panel he immediately discovered that a breaker that was installed by the previous owner/electrician was improperly slotted inside the electrical panel. Once the adjustment was made to the improperly slotted breaker it was nothing but cool breeze from that point on coming from the A/C. Chris also made recommendations for other electrical work, which I will have done in the very near future. Chris was professional and I was most pleased with the work that did for me. Don't be fooled by his youthful appearance either; Chris knows what he's doing. I will definitely use him again for all my electrical needs and I will certainly recommend him and his staff to others. I would rate him more than a 5 if the system allowed me to. Thanks again Chris.

David - Lithonia, GA 30058 4152 days ago