So I'm getting closer to my move date and I'm probably going to havea professional come out and install my surround speakers. I'm not very handy. Does anyone here have recommendations? I know axiom sells the service but I suspect they just subcontract out a local electrician.

If it's just drillin' holes, mountin' outlet boxes and pullin' wires, find a local electrician that someone you know has good experience with.

I'm not 100% sure but I think the Axiom service goes further than that, ie you get someone who knows audio equipment as well.

The other option for setup and calibration is to say "hey, my system is set up, anyone want to come over and listen ?". Usually whoever stops by will bring an SPL meter and calibration disk