Yes, wherever water is present. Bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, garages, unfinished basements, and outdoor outlets all require GFCI protection under the current code. It's one of the highest-impact safety upgrades you can add to an older home.

A straight swap is a small job. Adding a new outlet where none exists involves running wire, cutting drywall, and possibly adding a breaker. Final pricing depends on access, wire condition, and code requirements. Contact us for a free quote.

A GFCI protects you from shock when current escapes through water or your body. An AFCI protects your home from fire by detecting the arcing pattern of damaged wire insulation. They solve different problems and often work together.

Yes. We add outlets on kitchen islands, home office walls, garages, attics, and exterior locations. We run new cable, cut the box opening, connect it to the right circuit, and patch the drywall when we're done.

Those outlets are required to be GFCI-protected. Frequent trips usually mean the GFCI is detecting moisture, a damaged cord, or a wiring fault. If trips continue after you test different appliances, the outlet or the wiring behind it needs to be inspected.