Local and Licensed Terrytown Electrician Specializing in Emergency Electrical Repairs and Jefferson Parish Electrical Permits

When a Terrytown homeowner has been without power for six months, every day feels like a battle.

No lights. No air conditioning in Louisiana summer. No hot water. No way to cook properly. No way to charge devices reliably. No normal life.

That was the exact situation one of our neighbors was living in when they finally called MK Electric Man.

The power company (Entergy) had pulled the meter long ago after a safety concern and told the homeowner the same thing they tell everyone in this position:

“You need a licensed electrician to repair the issues, obtain an electrical permit from Jefferson Parish, and pass inspection before we can re-install the meter.”

Six months later — still no power.

Until they called us.

Why Six Months Without Power Happens More Often Than You Think

In Jefferson Parish — especially in neighborhoods like Terrytown, Timberlane, Belle Terre, and the surrounding areas — this scenario plays out far too often:

1. A breaker trips or a wire burns
2. Power company pulls the meter for safety
3. Homeowner tries to find an electrician who will pull the permit and coordinate with the parish
4. Weeks turn into months because:
   • Some electricians avoid permit work
   • Others don’t stock the correct meter sockets or grounding material
   • Jefferson Parish permit processing can take time if not handled correctly
   • Homeowners get quoted high prices or long lead times

The result: families living without power for months — sometimes over a year — in their own home.

We refuse to let that happen.

As a locally owned and operated licensed electrician serving Terrytown and all of Jefferson Parish, MK Electric Man specializes in exactly these emergency re-power situations — getting the permit, making the repairs, passing inspection, and coordinating with Entergy so power is restored as fast as humanly possible.

What We Found During the Safety & Code Inspection

The moment we arrived we began a full electrical safety and code inspection — the same inspection Jefferson Parish requires before they’ll allow the meter to be re-installed.

Here’s what we discovered:

1. No ground rods at all — the home had zero grounding electrode system (extremely dangerous, especially in a lightning-prone area like South Louisiana)
2. Multiple broken circuit breakers — several breakers were internally failed (would not trip under overload, or would not reset properly)
3. Severely undersized main feeder wires — the aluminum conductors from the meter to the panel were too small for a 200-amp service, causing chronic overheating
4. Burned and melted connection at the main lug inside the panel — the undersized wire had arced and burned open the lug, which is what originally caused the power company to pull the meter

This was not a “replace one breaker and call it a day” situation.

This was a full service-entrance and grounding failure that had been slowly destroying itself for years.

The Same-Day Emergency Repair Plan We Presented

We gave the homeowner three clear options:

Option A: Minimal code-compliant repair (replace burned lug, install one ground rod, replace broken breakers) → Cheapest but still leaves undersized conductors — risk of repeat failure

Option B: Full recommended repair (new 200-amp meter socket, properly sized copper feeder conductors, two new ground rods, whole-house surge protection, replace all questionable breakers) → Most expensive but safest, most future-proof, and eliminates repeat risk

Option C: Wait and get multiple quotes → Delays power restoration by weeks or months

They chose Option B — the full, proper repair — because they wanted to feel safe in their home again, not just “get by.”

We filed the emergency electrical permit electronically with Jefferson Parish Permits & Inspections while we began prep work.

Because we carry full 200-amp underground meter sockets, oversized copper conductors, ground rods, clamps, and whole-house SPDs in our trucks, we were able to complete the replacement the same day.

Step-by-Step: How We Restored Power the Same Day

1. Locked out power at the pole and verified zero voltage everywhere
2. Removed the old meter socket completely
3. Installed a new 200-amp ring-type underground meter socket
4. Ran new, properly sized #2/0 copper feeder conductors from meter to panel (replacing the undersized aluminum)
5. Re-terminated both ends with anti-oxidant compound and oversized lugs
6. Torqued every connection to manufacturer specs using a calibrated torque wrench
7. Installed two new 8-foot copper-clad ground rods with #6 grounding electrode conductor
8. Installed a whole-house surge protective device at the main panel
9. Replaced the burned main lug and all broken/failed breakers with new Square D breakers
10. Performed a full thermal scan after re-energization — zero hot spots
11. Jefferson Parish electrical inspector came out the next morning — passed inspection
12. Called Entergy — they re-installed the meter the same afternoon
13. Full load test — voltage steady at 120/240 V with no fluctuation

Total time from arrival to inspection passed: one working day.

Power restored the same day the inspector signed off — exactly what the homeowner had been waiting six months for.

She later posted in the Marrero Westbank neighborhood group:

“Six months without power — I thought I’d never get it back. MK Electric Man came same day, replaced the burned meter socket and undersized wiring, added ground rods and surge protection, pulled the permit, stayed until inspection passed and Entergy turned the power back on. My house is safe and normal again. Best electrician we’ve ever used.”

Why Meter Socket Burn-Outs & Undersized Feeders Are So Common in Marrero

Homes in neighborhoods like Ames Garden, Barataria Oak Estates, Audubon Oaks, Bent Tree Estates, and surrounding areas were mostly built 1975–2005. That era often used:

• Aluminum service-entrance conductors (prone to oxidation and creep)
• Smaller lugs and less robust meter sockets than modern standards
• Connections that were never re-torqued after 30–40 years
• Only one ground rod in most original installations
• No whole-house surge protection

Add Marrero’s high humidity + occasional heavy rain/flooding and you get exactly the kind of slow, progressive corrosion and arcing we found in this meter socket — and dozens of others every year.

What Makes MK Electric Man Different for Emergency & Service-Entrance Work in Marrero

• 24/7 live answer — no call center or voicemail loop
• Only licensed journeyman & master electricians on every emergency call
• We stock full 200-amp meter sockets, oversized copper conductors, ground rods, SPDs, and anti-oxidant compound in our larger trucks
• We pull Jefferson Parish electrical permits electronically while still at your house
• We stay until Entergy re-energizes (most electricians leave after filing)
• 2-year workmanship warranty + lifetime customer support
• We live and raise our families right here on the Westbank — your emergency is our emergency

Quick Checklist: When Should You Call Us Right Away?

Call MK Electric Man the same day (or night) if you notice any of these:

• No power to 240 V appliances (dryer, water heater, range, central air) while 120 V circuits still work
• The power company pulled your meter and said “you need an electrician”
• Visible burn marks, melted plastic, or a hot smell near the meter or panel
• Any breaker feels warm or won’t stay reset
• You have aluminum service-entrance conductors entering the meter socket
• Lights dim/blink severely when large appliances start

One call = power back on, usually same day or night.

We’re Here When Your Family Needs Us Most

Being voted “Best Marrero Electrician” feels wonderful — but the real reward is the text messages that come at 10 pm saying:

“Thank you for coming tonight. My kids are finally asleep and the house feels safe again.”

If you live in Ames Farms, Barataria Park, Audubon Oaks, Bent Tree Estates, or anywhere in Marrero and you’re dealing with any electrical emergency — especially one involving the meter socket, main panel, or neutral — we’re ready to help.

Call MK Electric Man today — or right now.

www.jeffersonparishelectrician.com 24/7 Emergency Response Locally owned • Family operated • Marrero proud

Because in South Louisiana, when the power stops… we show up.

Service provided: Electrical Repairs

Location: Terrytown, LA