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Avatar for BRAD BROWN ELECTRIC
BRAD BROWN ELECTRIC
4.8(
253
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"It went well. Some of the wall to fixture wiring had been previously updated, but most of the wiring running from attic to basement needed to be replaced and grounded fixtures all throughout. It was a big task. Brad mapped it all out days before starting the job. One thing Brad prides himself on is customer service, and he carried that out through the entire project. There was change orders, as well as punch list items, and he took care of all of them promptly and efficiently. Brad was on the job site most of the time, and when he wasn't he was in constant communication with his two crew members (both very nice fellows)."
Recessed Lighting
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+10

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Avatar for G.A. Electric
G.A. Electric
4.9(
63
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1982

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Glenn goes above and beyond for his customers. We hired Glenn for a number of different activities including hanging 75” TV over the mantle, installing recessed lighting and fixing the electrical panel. Glenn is knowledgeable, hardworking and always wants his customers to be happy with the end product. This combination of attributes makes for one top-notch electrician! Highly recommended"
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+3

Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Brandon Electric Inc
4.9(
1,504
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brandon electric was an awesome company to work with! Great customer service and a professional team. They helped us wire for and install two overhead lights in our bedrooms. They also installed a new outlet where we needed one, and helped by recommending the best placement for this new outlet. Thankful for this team, their guidance and their hard work! Would definitely hire again!"
D-1 Baseball Academy LED Lights
D-1 Baseball Academy LED Lights
4" LED Recessed Lights
Under Cabinet Lighting
Commercial Fan

+61

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Your Electric Now Inc
Your Electric Now Inc
4.8(
226
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Arrived as expected for appraising and estimate of job to be done. Received a line by line description of estimate again, as expected. Arrived promptly as scheduled and completed job within the estimated time frame. I truly believe I lucked out finding this company to perform the job. The Job was in Philadelphia at my sons home to-which I live over 400 miles away. John (owner) was extremely cooperative in setting up the work to be done. VERY VERY CREDIBLE! Did outstanding work. I know there are a lot of flybys out there and I nailed it with finding this company. I appreciate the job done would highly recommend this electrician for any electric need (big or small). I know who I am using for all my electric needs!!!!!"
Electrical Panel
Recess lights
Under cabinet lights
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+4

Response time1 day
58 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Princeton Electrical Makeover LLC
4.5(
207
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This service was great. Alex came to the house to look at the work and checked the general safety of electrical system in the house. It was a lot of work, two guys for the whole day including all the parts. A neighbor promised me that I would be paying for a lot of extras once the bill came in. that certainly wasn't the case. The bill was for exactly what we agreed at the start of the job and the two guys who came were real professionals. They did a really neat job, tidied up a big mess from the previous homeowner and left the area very tidy. They even cut off several unused old cable and telephone lines that I couldn't get to.
The installation passed inspection without any issues. The inspector took off two fuse connectors, but I called Alex who came back and put them back on explaining that the three core wires have to have the fuses connected to each other so that if one fails or is turned off so all power to a socket is off for safety. Plus it's been code since 2004. It's a trivial point, but Alex came back to the site even though we passed inspection. I really appreciated that and the chat we had after.
Princeton electrical makeover will the electrical service I use and recommend.
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Tesla in charging status
Wiring Tesla Wall Connector
Full installation
Connection in the panel
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+26

Response time2 days
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
Avatar for STAPLEFORD ELECTRIC
STAPLEFORD ELECTRIC
4.7(
86
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Electrical in an older home can be complicated. We had several people give outrageous estimates or never show up to do the work. Stapleford electric was prompt in providing an estimate and completed the work with quality. The cost for installing a new outlet and bracing for a large, heavy chandelier was fixed cost and other work was a time and materials rate. Both were reasonable and they knew what they were doing with the old style wiring. We had an additional expense to get plaster repaired separately but that would have been the case no matter who did the electrical work - they referred us to a master plasterer which was great. I have no reservations to recommend or use Stapleford again."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generation 3 Electric & HVAC
4.7(
774
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had my panel and external service replaced. Cindy helped with scheduling and arranging for the inspection afterwards. On the day of the scheduled work, Evan arrived promptly, did a great job with the work, and answered all of my questions. Evan had also been out previously to give the quote for the work and was very thorough in his inspection and explained the reasons for all of his recommendations. Previous owners of my house had hired contractors that did some shoddy work. While Gen3 is not the cheapest quote you will find, they do their work properly and to code. I would definitely recommend Gen3 to others needing to do electrical work."
Lighting Installation
Electrical Service and Installation
Wiring and Home Protection Devices
Roof Top Solar system
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+14

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
142 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Daryl Carter's Electrical Services
Daryl Carter's Electrical Services
4.7(
55
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Daryl is like the Sherlock Holmes of electricity and wiring. We had a difficult problem with old wiring, but he never gave up and figured it out! We highly recommend DC Electric."
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Commercial tire shop
Commercial tire shop
Commercial tire shop

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate92%
14 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for Lights On Electric
Lights On Electric
5.0(
28
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Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

Serving Philadelphia, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired Lights On Electric to run an underground line from the electric panel in my home to my new storage shed, 80 feet within the home and 100 feet buried conduit to the electric panel in the shed. This required a rental trencher and some difficult hand digging. The work was done in one day by Hank and Chris. They are able technicians and they did an excellent job. Hank and Chris are a pleasure to work with. I'm very happy with the results."
5 Gang Meter Installation
5 Gang Meter Installation
5 Gang Meter Installation
5 Gang Meter Installation
5 Gang Meter Installation

+9

Response time1 day
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by23%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Philadelphia, 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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