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Avatar for Pricelight Electric Company LLC
Pricelight Electric Company LLC
4.6(
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Serving Washington, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They responded quickly and provided an estimate in a timely manner then started the job within a few days. Work was completed as promised within the timeline quoted. The team was professional, friendly and did an amazing job on my panel upgrade. Everything is neat and organized and works perfectly. I would highly recommend and use them again for future needs."
Response time11 hrs
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
Avatar for Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645
Rich the Electrician - (412) 605-2645
4.7(
134
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Serving Washington, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Rich was excellent he was knowledgeable and efficient and fair-minded and his pricing. I would strongly recommend him to anyone for both electrical work and the minor changes to a generator. He solved two other small electrical problems for me that were wiring oriented."
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Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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AWESOME Electrical Services
4.8(
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Serving Washington, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brian and his crew where great to work with. He explained what they would do to correct the problems I had with my electric and the work was done in a timely manner. They even ran into a glitch installing a light switch in my basement but they went above and beyond to make it work. He also found some wiring problems and corrected those. They also clean up after the work is done. They were pleasant and even fun to deal with. I found their pricing to be very reasonable. I will definitely use them again."
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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CW Electrical Services INC
4.6(
565
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Serving Washington, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2005

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"The entire experience was great from start to finish. The price was reasonable and within what I would expect to pay for the scope of the work. In order to upgrade my service the power company had to be called to disconnect power then CW electric did their work, then the work had to be inspected by a 3rd party, and finally, the power company had to come back and reconnect the power. CW electric coordinated all of this. Michael came out promptly at 8 AM on the install date, had the power company there 10 mins later to shut off power, and promptly went to work. They estimated power would be off for 6 hours. Michael had it back on in 5, got the work inspected, and was out the door at the 6 hour mark. He was professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and even offered advice when I asked about some future renovations I am planning on. I also love the new Leviton electrical service panel which is a nice bright white instead of the usually boring grey. IT has large easy to identify and switch breakers. They are green when on and red when tripped. Also, when I had a question after the install; CW electric returned to fix an issue that turned out not to be a problem after all. I recommend this company and would definitely hire them again and probably will in the future."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Luminous Electric LLC
4.4(
609
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Serving Washington, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We used Luminous Electric to upgrade our 100 amp panel to 200. Shane communicated quickly & efficiently, mostly over text. His quote was competitive and there was no pressured upselling. He was also able to accommodate our timeline. On the day of install, he brought a helper to minimize the amount of time our busy household was without power. Looking forward to working with him again."
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Chandelier

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Response time9 hrs
521 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for Arista Electrical & Tech Services LLC
Arista Electrical & Tech Services LLC
5.0(
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Serving Washington, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Same day service and very impressed with the attention to detail. Problem was fixed, and was very thorough in explaining the issue. Went above and beyond in offering energy and cost-saving tips. Will definitely hire again for any electrical needs."
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Kitchen remodle
Existing kitchen.
Response time6 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Bartolotta Contracting
4.7(
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Serving Washington, PA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

With over 20 professional years of plumbing and electrical experience, we are here to address all your needs. we do framing, tile, concrete, fences \n\nwe specialize in Hot water heaters, tankless systems also. \nfull bathroom remodels,\nwe are different than most contractors, when we do a bathroom we take it down completely to studs and build a bathroom. everything behind the walls is new and replaced. the reason being is if you are spending the money to get a job done, why leave a old pipe, or a wire, or a unstable structure when all it would take is a few minutes todo it right. when contractors leave old things and don't replace everything sometimes they have call backs to fix issues we don't have call backs for issues just new jobs.\n\n, broken pipes and stacks. we do NOT UNDO TOILET or SINK CLOGS.\n\n\n\nover 20 years experience in commercial, industrial, and residential wiring\n\n services include\n\nNEW SERVICE INSTALL 60- 200 amp residential services \npanels, meter, ground rods\nwhole house rewire\ngrounding systems\nadding car charging stations in home\nall your electrical needs. \nhandicapp lifts

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Response time1 day
Recommended by86%of homeowners
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Washington, 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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