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Ahmad Electrical Service
4.9(
55
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Ahmad did a large job for us and we will definitely hire him again for any and all electrical jobs. He does what he says he’s going to do and explains everything well. We’re glad we found our new electrician!"
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+20

Response time1 day
Response rate97%
17 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SD Electrical services
4.7(
38
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Our project was an upgrade of a partially completed attic space. Danny installed additional lights, outlets, and upgrade the breaker. Very professionally completed."
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+6

11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by62%of homeowners
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JBE Services LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Robertson Electric
New to Angi

Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1968

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

At Robertson Electric, we're proud to serve our community, and we look forward to keeping you comfortable for many years. With a dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction, our professional team provides award-winning service in heating, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing, and indoor air quality in Charlottesville, Virginia, and surrounding areas.\n\nOur founder, Bill Robertson's vision of delivering exceptional service at a reasonable rate has guided us for over 50 years. As one of the largest full-service companies in the area, we take pride in serving long-standing customers, ensuring their homes are comfortable year-round.\n\nWe believe in customer service, guaranteed satisfaction, and a commitment to quality. Our expert technicians handle every job with precision and care to ensure the best service and customer experience possible.\n

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Murphy Family Electric
4.4(
2,222
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Overall it was a pretty good experience as everything I wanted done, got done. Original talks with the “chat” function led me to purchasing a bunch of recommended items for my install. Once my full day electrician Dan had arrived, about 90 min passed the blocked time due to an additional service call he was scheduled for which had some issues, he immediately identified what I was informed to purchase was incorrect and got me on track and where we needed to be. He also mentioned my planned job would normally be a day and a half or two day event. This job was installing a sub panel in my shed to include running 180+ feet of thick 6/3 UF wire from the house panel to the shed. Providing dedicated circuits for my pool pump, French drain sump pump, and power for inside the shed to use for my tools and a shop light as well. I did help for the entire day and he really appreciated my hard work which made this a one day Job. I Couldn’t be happier with the work Dan performed and the Knowledge he has. Would have appreciated a little more accurate initial chat support so I didn’t have to make so many Lowe's trips, specifically the wire, which the correct wire was 4x the cost of the “suggested” wire. Final thoughts. If someone books a Full Day Electrician appointment, that assigned electrician, should not be taking service calls as he has a full day appointment scheduled. That’s poor Business planning and makes the electrician look bad if he’s not at the “blocked” call time. Dan made the event flat out awesome. Friendly, professional, and most of all a really hard worker. Super happy with the work he did and most of all, we got everything finished in one session like I planned for. Jason Nelson"
installing meter base and mast
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relocated panel
Family Electricians

+11

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Evergreen Electric LLC
4.9(
36
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called Evergreen Electric and setup an appointment for the next day to perform what I figured would be a couple small jobs and to receive an estimate to run cable into new rooms. The original appointment was delayed because of a power outage on another job, but speaking to Josh on the phone, he was willing to come by as soon as he was finished even though it would have been well into the evening. I told him the following day would work fine and we rescheduled the appointment.
Josh arrived the next day and examined our situation. Our house is nearly 40 years old and it turns out the problems were much deeper than I thought. Josh crawled into the attic and rewired the junction boxes that were not just loose but had previously been wired incorrectly. He also spent well over an hour attempting to diagnose why our breaker was tripping without much of a load on it. He was very thorough in his troubleshooting. He replaced the breaker with a higher amp version and the problem is fixed, but he also indicated there is likely more faulty wiring running through the attic buried under the insulation and someone should come back to assess the entire electrical system.
Josh was very courteous and professional and answered all of my questions. After spending about 2.5 hours with us, I was expecting a large bill. I was very pleased when he told me he would only be billing me for one hour.
About 30 minutes after he left, we noticed that a light in the hallway would not turn off. I called to report it and Evergreen responded immediately. Josh came back right away and fixed the problem. He even replaced the light switch free of charge. It is nice to see a company that stands by its work and acts so quickly when something is wrong.
I would highly recommend Evergreen Electric. They are prompt, thorough, and stand by their work.


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Recommended by100%of homeowners
SNB Services, LLC
4.7(
15
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Serving Charlottesville, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"SNB quickly wired in a generator project that had been started by someone else. They cleaned up the wiring in the circuit panel box and ran wiring from it to the generator outside. They worked nights and mornings around our business' schedule, and cleaned up behind themselves. I would recommend them for commercial or residential."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Charlottesville, VA

Yes, a licensed electrician is essential for this project. Running an electrical service from the road to your house involves connecting to utility power lines, complying with national and local electrical codes, and safely handling high-voltage systems. 

Licensed professionals understand proper wire sizing, grounding requirements, and voltage drop calculations needed for safe installation. Most jurisdictions require permits and inspections that only certified professionals can obtain. The safety risks and potential for property damage make this project inappropriate for DIY attempts.

Overhead installations are less expensive than underground options. For a 1000-foot run, overhead service costs between $8,000 and $15,000, while underground service ranges from $10,000 to $25,000. 

Overhead lines require less labor and fewer materials since they don't need trenching or conduit. However, underground lines offer better protection from weather events and aesthetic benefits. Your decision should balance your budget constraints with long-term reliability and visual preferences.

You might need to upgrade your electrical panel depending on your power requirements. If your existing panel cannot handle the additional load from the extended service, upgrading to a 200-amp service (costing $750 to $2,000) may be necessary. 

A licensed electrician can evaluate your current system and determine if an upgrade is required. Factors include what you'll be powering at the end of the line, existing electrical demand, and whether voltage drop over the distance will affect performance.

Running electric service from the road to a house requires electrical permits from your local building department, costing between $500 and $2,000 depending on your location. You may also need excavation permits for trenching work if installing an underground service. Your utility company will have its own application process for connecting to its grid. A licensed electrical contractor can handle all the necessary permit applications as part of their service, ensuring your installation meets all local code requirements.

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