Two-Prong to Three-Prong Outlet Upgrade
Two-prong outlets swapped for grounded ones, or labeled GFCI protection.
Signs it's time
- Two-prong outlets in every room
- A cheater adapter on every plug
- Surge strips with no ground to work with
- A buyer's inspector who flagged them
How the job goes
- Test for an existing ground in the box
- Run a ground where we can
- Otherwise, GFCI protection with the required label
- Test and write it up
What moves the price
- Number of fixtures, devices or spots
- Power nearby, or a new circuit
- Ceilings, walls, attic access, patching
- Your fixtures or ours
- Permits: usually for new circuits, usually not for straight swaps
Permits for this work
Straight swaps usually need no permit. New circuits and outdoor, hot tub, pool, heat pump or range wiring usually do. The fee shows on your quote.
Brands we install
Brand names and logos are trademarks of their owners and are shown to identify the equipment we install and service. Chief Electric is an independent contractor and is not affiliated with these manufacturers.
The offer for this service
$100 Off
an Outage-Ready Check before fire season
Code CHIEF-FALL26Cannot be combined with other offers. 1 per household. Residential use only. Show at time of service. Expires November 30, 2026.
Questions we hear
Is a GFCI outlet without a ground safe?
Against shock, yes, and code allows it. Surge strips still get no ground.
Can you ground every outlet in the house?
Yes, in a rewire or room by room.
Do you charge for the quote?
No. An electrician looks at the job in person and quotes it, free.