Rough Wiring in Orlando, Florida

Rough wiring, or electrical rough-in, is the stage of a project when cable, boxes and conduit are installed inside open walls, floors and ceilings, before insulation and drywall. It is the foundation of every outlet, switch, light and appliance circuit you will use for decades. Mistakes at this stage are expensive to fix once walls are closed. Fuse HVAC & Appliance Repair provides rough-in wiring for remodels, room additions, new construction and commercial build-outs across Orlando and Central Florida.

Rough wiring is part of our electrical services. Because we also install HVAC systems and appliances, we plan circuits for the equipment that will actually be installed, not generic placeholders.

• Planning circuits and loads with you, your contractor or your designer.
• Installing outlet, switch, light and junction boxes at the correct heights and locations.
• Running cable or conduit from the panel to each box.
• Dedicated circuits for kitchen appliances, laundry, bathrooms, HVAC equipment and EV chargers.
• Low-voltage pathways for thermostats, doorbells and data when requested.
• Stapling, protecting and labeling cable so it passes inspection and is easy to finish.
• Coordinating the rough-in inspection before insulation and drywall.

Kitchen remodels. Modern kitchens need more circuits than older ones: dedicated lines for the range, double oven, microwave, dishwasher, disposal and refrigerator, plus GFCI-protected countertop circuits. We plan for the appliances you have chosen.

Bathroom remodels. GFCI-protected circuits, exhaust fans, lighting and heated floors or towel warmers.

Room additions and garage conversions. New circuits, sometimes a sub-panel, plus wiring for a ductless mini-split to cool the new space.

Commercial tenant build-outs. Offices, retail spaces and restaurants need circuits planned around equipment, lighting and HVAC. We coordinate with other trades to keep the schedule on track.

1. Walkthrough. We review the plans and walk the space to confirm device locations and equipment.
2. Load planning. We calculate loads to confirm the panel can support the new circuits.
3. Installation. Boxes, cable and conduit are installed neatly and secured to code.
4. Inspection. We schedule and attend the rough-in inspection where required and correct anything the inspector notes.
5. Trim-out. After drywall, we return to install devices, fixtures and breakers and test every circuit.

• Decide on appliance models early. A 36-inch induction range or a double wall oven may need a larger circuit than a standard range.
• Add more outlets than you think you need, especially in kitchens, home offices and garages.
• Plan for future equipment such as an EV charger, a generator inlet or solar panels.
• Mark the location of the thermostat and HVAC equipment so control wiring can be run now; see our thermostat installation page for placement tips.
• Take photos of open walls before drywall for future reference.

• Equipment-aware planning. Our HVAC and appliance experience helps avoid undersized circuits and missing dedicated lines.
• Upfront pricing. A clear written quote for the rough-in and trim stages.
• Clean, inspection-ready work. Neat runs and labeled circuits make inspections smoother.
• Coordination. We work with your general contractor, designer or property manager.

On most remodels, electrical rough-in happens at the same time as HVAC and plumbing rough-in, and the trades need to share the same wall and ceiling cavities. Planning together avoids problems such as a duct run blocking an electrical box location or a new air handler without a dedicated circuit. Because Fuse also installs ductwork, air conditioners and mini-splits, we can plan electrical and HVAC work together when you need both, which keeps the schedule shorter and reduces change orders.

• Too few kitchen countertop circuits, leading to tripped breakers when several appliances run together.
• No dedicated circuit for the refrigerator, microwave or dishwasher.
• Boxes set at the wrong depth for the finished wall material.
• Missing wiring for under-cabinet lighting, ceiling fans or exterior lights that are hard to add later.
• Cable run too close to framing edges without protection plates where screws and nails will go.
• Forgetting a circuit for the future EV charger or pool equipment.

What is the difference between rough-in and finish electrical work?

Rough-in is everything installed before walls are closed: boxes, cable and conduit. Finish or trim-out is installing outlets, switches, fixtures and breakers after drywall and paint.

Does rough wiring need an inspection?

New circuits and remodel wiring generally require a permit and a rough-in inspection before insulation and drywall. We explain what applies to your project.

Can you add circuits to an existing home without opening every wall?

Often, yes. Depending on the layout, we can fish cable through attics, crawl spaces and existing walls with minimal openings.

Can you work with my general contractor's schedule?

Yes. We coordinate rough-in timing with the framing, HVAC and plumbing trades and schedule inspections so drywall is not delayed.

Do you also install the fixtures and devices after drywall?

Yes. We return for trim-out to install outlets, switches, lighting, breakers and dedicated appliance connections, then test every circuit.

Call (321) 421-0807 or book online to schedule a walkthrough in Orlando.