Elm Grove's large-lot custom homes span nearly a century of construction and electrical technology. The 1920s and 1930s Tudor and Colonial homes along Watertown Plank Road and Juneau Boulevard were wired with the standards of their era — knob-and-tube conductors, minimal circuits, and service entrances that delivered perhaps 60 amps to an entire house. Those systems have been modified and extended over decades, sometimes by licensed electricians and sometimes by well-intentioned but untrained hands.
Post-WWII custom construction in Elm Grove brought a mix of panel types — including Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels in homes built through the 1970s. These panels are known safety and insurance concerns in older Elm Grove properties, and Burkhardt's electricians replace them regularly. More recent custom homes and renovations in the village typically have 200-amp or larger service, but the growing demands of home automation, smart home systems, EV chargers, and whole-home backup generators are pushing even modern panels toward their limits.
Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric's licensed electricians serve Elm Grove from our Brookfield location, just minutes away. We handle the full range of residential electrical work: panel replacement, service upgrades, circuit additions, outlet and switch repair, AFCI and GFCI protection, whole-home rewiring for knob-and-tube removal, EV charger installation, and generator transfer switch and interlock installation. All work is permitted and inspected.
Burkhardt is available 24/7 for electrical emergencies in Elm Grove. GreenSky financing is available for larger electrical projects.
We install and service panels from Square D, Eaton/Cutler-Hammer, Siemens, and GE. For generators, we're authorized Generac installers — headquartered right here in Waukesha, WI.
Ready to schedule service? Call Burkhardt Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric at 414-206-3049 or contact us online. Available 24/7 for emergencies.
My Elm Grove home has original wiring from the 1930s. Is it still safe?
Knob-and-tube wiring from the 1930s in original, unmodified condition may still be functionally intact — but it lacks a ground conductor, is not rated for modern load levels, and may have insulation that has become brittle over 90 years. Burkhardt's electricians assess the actual condition of your specific wiring and explain what risk, if any, exists.
Does Burkhardt install whole-home generators in Elm Grove?
Yes. Burkhardt installs generator transfer switches, interlock kits, and the electrical infrastructure for both portable and standby generators. For larger Elm Grove homes, we can install a manual or automatic transfer switch that disconnects utility power and safely connects the generator. Call 414-206-3049.
My Elm Grove home's smart home system keeps tripping breakers. What could cause that?
Smart home systems — particularly those controlling whole-home audio, motorized shades, and HVAC — can draw more combined load than their individual components suggest. If breakers are tripping, circuits may be overloaded or a device may be drawing more than expected. Burkhardt's electricians diagnose load issues and add circuits where needed.
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