After the Storm, We'll Come Take a Look
Storms are hard on a house, and the electrical system takes more of it than people realize. Sometimes the damage is plain to see. More often it’s damage to valuable items such as electronics, appliances, and mechanical equipment. Give us a call and one of our licensed electricians will come out, find what the storm got into, and set it right.
Signs of Storm or Surge Damage
Some of this you’ll spot right away. Some of it goes unnoticed for weeks. Either way, it’s worth a call:
A breaker that won't reset.
If it trips again the moment you flip it back, there’s a fault somewhere on that circuit. The breaker is doing its job.
A burning or fishy smell near the panel.
That’s usually overheated insulation. If you can shut the main off safely, do that first, then give us a call.
Outlets or switches that quit working.
A surge often takes out part of a circuit while the rest of the house seems fine.
Half the house isn't working.
Whole rooms go dark while the rest of the house runs normally.
Appliances that won't start.
A furnace, well pump, or garage door opener that’s dead after an outage usually means the control board took the surge.
A bent or pulled-loose service mast.
That’s the conduit and weatherhead where power comes into the house, and it’s the homeowner’s to maintain. Please don’t wait on this one.
Storms Don't Keep Business Hours
Our on-call staff answer 24/7.
Why Homeowners Call Summers & Zim's After a Storm
We're not going anywhere
We’ve been working in Chester, Lancaster, and Delaware counties since 1930. We’ll be here for the next storm too.
Upfront pricing
You’ll know what the repair costs before we start. No hidden fees and no surprises on the invoice.
We document what we find
Photos and a written scope of the damage, so you have something to hand your insurance adjuster.
Backed by our 5-Point Guarantee
Including the No Lemons Guarantee and our 100% Money Back Guarantee.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Does homeowners insurance cover storm damage to electrical systems?
Most standard homeowners policies cover damage caused by lightning, wind, and other sudden storm events, which can include damaged wiring, a failed panel, or appliances lost to a surge. Coverage varies by policy, and some carriers treat flood damage separately. Documenting the damage with photos and a written scope from a licensed electrician before repairs begin will make the claim easier. Check with your carrier before scheduling non-emergency work.
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Who is responsible for the service mast, me or the electric company?
In most cases the utility owns the line running to your house and the homeowner owns the equipment attached to it: the service mast, the weatherhead, and the meter socket. If a falling limb pulls that assembly loose from the wall, the utility will typically disconnect the line, but the repair itself is the homeowner’s responsibility and needs a licensed electrician. The utility reconnects once the repair passes inspection.
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Can a power surge damage something without me noticing?
Yes. A large surge can destroy an appliance outright, but smaller repeated surges tend to degrade electronics and control boards over time. A furnace, heat pump, or well pump that starts behaving unpredictably in the weeks after a storm may have taken surge damage that wasn’t obvious at the time. Breakers and panels can also be weakened without tripping, which is why an inspection after a significant strike or outage is worth the visit.
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