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Electrical in Birmingham, AL

Compare 6 local electrical pros. Typical service: $134–$403.

Top Electrical Companies in Birmingham

  1. 1.Mr. Electric of Birmingham

    4.8★ (1,418 reviews)

    4.8★ from 1418 reviews

    +12052087479Website

  2. 2.C&J Electrical Services LLC

    4.9★ (49 reviews)

    4.9★ from 49 reviews

    +12059398882Website

  3. 3.Dr. Electric

    4.8★ (35 reviews)

    4.8★ from 35 reviews

    +12056011602Website

  4. 4.Craft Electric Co Inc

    4.4★ (14 reviews)

    4.4★ from 14 reviews

    +12058414141Website

  5. 5.Bright Future Electric

    3.5★ (28 reviews)

    3.5★ from 28 reviews

    +12053261409Website

  6. 6.Gant Electric

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +12057861200

Electrical Cost in Birmingham

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Birmingham
Electrical repair$134–$403/job
Outlet or switch install$108–$269/job
Light fixture install$134–$448/job
Panel upgrade$1,613–$4,032/job

Electrical prices in Birmingham run about 10% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 6 companies serving Birmingham, rated 4.6★ on average across 1,546 customer reviews.

Birmingham Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Birmingham's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
March 26
First fall frost
November 11
Annual precipitation
53.72"
Heating degree days
2,678
Cooling degree days
2,058
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan33.8°53.8°4.84"
Feb37.1°58.4°4.53"
Mar43.7°66.7°5.23"
Apr50.5°74.4°4.38"
May59.7°81.5°4.99"
Jun67.7°87.7°4.38"
Jul71.4°90.8°4.8"
Aug70.8°90.6°3.93"
Sep64.3°85.1°3.9"
Oct52.9°75.3°3.44"
Nov43.5°65.4°4.85"
Dec36.3°55.9°4.45"

NOAA station data 4 miles from Birmingham.

Permits & Regulations in AL

Permit typically required

  • Electrical contracting in Alabama requires a license from the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board
  • The board also licenses journeyman electricians, who must work under a licensed contractor
  • Permits and inspections are issued by the city or county

License required: Alabama Electrical Contractors Board license

Sources: aecb.alabama.gov

Electrical FAQs for Birmingham

How much does an electrician cost in Birmingham?

Electrical repairs in Birmingham typically run $134-$403 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Birmingham?

We track 6 electricians serving Birmingham.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Birmingham, AL?

In AL, Electrical contracting in Alabama requires a license from the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board. Check with the Birmingham building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Birmingham more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Birmingham runs about -10.4% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

Does Birmingham heat put extra load on a home's electrical system?

Birmingham averages 2,058 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 91F, so air conditioning is often the largest load on the panel. Older 100-amp services are the usual reason a new AC or EV charger needs an upgrade.

Why do breakers trip more in Birmingham summers?

With highs near 91F in Birmingham, AC compressors start hard and run long, and a breaker that trips mainly in summer usually points to a shared or undersized circuit rather than a failing breaker.

When is the best time to schedule electrical work in Birmingham?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Birmingham sees highs near 91F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Birmingham, AL?

A panel upgrade in Birmingham generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In AL, Electrical contracting in Alabama requires a license from the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board.