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Avatar for BRAD BROWN ELECTRIC
BRAD BROWN ELECTRIC
4.8(
253
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"We needed a turnkey solution two 35+ year old bathroom exhaust fans that were dying. Anjali in the main office understood and coordinated with Brad to make it happen. Brad is an excellent communicator who did beautiful work selecting and installing a replacement exhaust / heat fan and switch panel in the master bath. He saved us the expense of the powder room exhaust fan replacement by making a repair instead. Brad Brown Electrics is our new go-to business for future electrical work!"
Recessed Lighting
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+10

Response time7 hrs
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Brandon Electric Inc
4.9(
1,504
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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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
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hammers Home Improvement and Electrical
4.8(
70
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Frank Hammer and his team did a great job upgrading my electrical panel and installing a new floodlight. They worked clean, and fixed a few extra issues found along the way. Really solid and reliable work."
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+76

Response time9 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Generation 3 Electric & HVAC
4.7(
772
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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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
152 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Daryl Carter's Electrical Services
4.7(
55
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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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."
Commercial tire shop
Commercial tire shop
Commercial tire shop
Commercial tire shop
Commercial tire shop

+1

Response time9 hrs
Response rate91%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lights On Electric
5.0(
24
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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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
27 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by27%of homeowners
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Pro Electrician S Corp
4.3(
222
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Serving Swarthmore, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Wonderful job on interior residential electrical work, including dimmer switches, installing light fixtures, security cameras, and wiring. Very professional and courteous service, clean, efficient, and friendly!"
320A Electrical Service
320A Electrical Service
320A Electrical Service
320A Electrical Service
320A Electrical Service

+107

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Swarthmore, 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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