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Brandon Electric Inc
4.9(
1,504
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Serving Upper Darby, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This Company is great. Brandon Electric, Inc.(215) 722-2988 They got back to me quick, next day estimate; work completed the very next week. Dom and Lou are the Techs who came out to update our electric wires and boxes. They are very professional, hard working and friendly. They cleaned up after and had respect for our property at all times. They also followed Covid restrictions in place in South Philly. Extremely pleased. we found them on Angie's List."
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%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hammers Home Improvement and Electrical
4.8(
71
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Serving Upper Darby, 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
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by73%of homeowners
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STAPLEFORD ELECTRIC
4.7(
86
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Serving Upper Darby, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"A crew of four men, plus Mike, the owner and chief electrician, came.  I had bought replacement posts and lights at Home Depot.  They took out the old post lights and put in the new ones.  Several of the old ones were not working because the contacts (under the ground) had rusted.  The newly installed ones are working fine now.
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Generation 3 Electric & HVAC
4.7(
773
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Serving Upper Darby, PA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Gen3 in the past for a small job and were pleased, so we decided to use them to replace our old knob and tube wiring. Our technicians were nice and friendly. But there were a lot of problems. They did not sufficiently clean up after the work they did each day. We had to clean up ourselves, and our home was full of dust and debris. The workers scratched our floor, dented some kitchen cabinets, took a chunk out of a wall, and did a sloppy job patching up the holes they made during the job. They missed one of our outlets, so we'll have to rewire that one ourselves. They damaged our outside flood lights, and we had to replace them. They did not label the circuits on the new sub-panel they installed. And, I'm sorry to write this, but they used our bathrooms every day for more than just urination. I felt like our home was abused."
Lighting Installation
Electrical Service and Installation
Wiring and Home Protection Devices
Roof Top Solar system
Additional Photos

+14

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
137 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Daryl Carter's Electrical Services
4.7(
55
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Serving Upper Darby, 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 rate92%
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Lights On Electric
5.0(
26
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Serving Upper Darby, 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
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by25%of homeowners
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Mister Sparky Ardmore and Levittown
4.9(
14
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Serving Upper Darby, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

We are a Local Family Owned Small Business backed by national brand warranties. Our licensed, trained, and background-checked electricians show up on time, explain the issue clearly, provide upfront pricing, and stand behind the work with nationally backed warranties. Our team brings 20 plus years of average electrical experience, and every employee completes federal and state criminal background screening, full panel drug testing, and credential verification. \n\nWe help with EV chargers, electrical panels, lighting, outlets, ceiling fans, troubleshooting, and emergency repairs done safely and professionally.\n\nServing Ardmore, Levittown, Bala Cynwyd, Narberth, Wynnewood, Haverford, Gladwyne, Jenkintown, Abington, Huntingdon Valley, Feasterville-Trevose, Langhorne, Yardley, Newtown, Bristol, and nearby communities in Philadelphia.

Fan installation
Fan installation
Fan installation
Fan installation
Led lights installation

+8

149 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bryan Electric
5.0(
4
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Serving Upper Darby, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Yes I'm a General Contractor. I needed an electrician to update a challenging client panel box. Despite challenges Brian was very professional and got the job done in a timely manner. Thanks Brian!"
200 amps service upgrade
200 amps service upgrade
200 amps service upgrade
200 amps service upgrade
Car charger

+2

4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mister Sparky Electric
4.4(
309
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Serving Upper Darby, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1959

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I ordered a general checkup of my home. The electrician found a melted wire in my breaker box. He rerouted all of the wires to separate bolts. I opted to get a surge protector installed at that time. I recommend James at Mister Sparky. He explained the questions that I asked. Like, â  What is this switch for?â  Itâ  s a comfort to know that my home is safe now.... and that I have a switch to turn on electric candles in my windows."
Electrical Repairs
Electrical Installations
163 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Upper Darby, 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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