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Let There be Light Electrical LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Lehighton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Greg arrived exactly at the scheduled time. He was courteous and professional when speaking with me. He displayed much knowledge in electrical skills as he repaired the wiring issue I was having with a flood light that hadn't worked for a couple years. Highly recommend."
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Response time7 hrs
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by79%of homeowners
CJ Electric
4.8(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Lehighton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Kudos on recommending CJ electric. He was on time, handled my electric issues to our satisfaction. He was very personable and we are using him again for upgrading our electrical issues. We will definitely recommend him to our family and friends, Patti"
Response time4 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Pro Tech Electric, LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Lehighton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I asked for a team to install and wire 8 kitchen can lights. Great professional team that came in on time, did a great job protecting the kitchen, finished the job in less than 2 hours, and cleaned up behind themselves entirely. They charged a very reasonable price, and made the whole project as smooth and seamless as possible. Definitely recommend for your project."
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CJD Electric, LLC
4.6(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Lehighton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Responded quickly to my call and made time in schedule to meet mine. Good work at a reasonable price. Arrived on time and worked until done. Needed to hook up electric for dishwasher and garbage disposal unit. Did exactly as asked for location of switch for garbage disposal. Will hire again when needed. Would highly recommend for any electrical job. Very pleased all around. Richrd G. Jones"
Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Superb Electric LLC
5.0(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Lehighton, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I posted for quotes on an urgent job around 7 AM on Sunday morning. Ryan called within minutes. By noon, the job had been professionally completed. They were fast, friendly, thorough and affordable. I will definitely call them for other projects and will recommend them yo friends, family, neighbors, anyone who needs electrical work. They were cleaning up after their work before anyone else even called."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Fisher Electric Plumbing HVAC LLC
4.8(
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Lehighton, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"When I called Andy to request an estimate, he came out the same day to look over the job in order to see what I wanted to have done which made me very happy. He did a good job with the electrical portion of the job (electrical component/wiring installation and electrical terminations). Primarily the only issue I had was that when he told me a time that he would be arriving at the house to start working for the day, he would show up anywhere from 1/2 hour to 1 1/2 hours later than he stated that he would arrive which did not make me very happy. He didn't have the courtesy to call me when he was going to be late to inform me of his tardiness."
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5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Lehighton, PA

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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