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Electrical in Montgomery, AL

Compare 5 local electrical pros. Typical service: $119–$356.

Top Electrical Companies in Montgomery

  1. 1.Montgomery Electricians

    4.9★ (188 reviews)

    4.9★ from 188 reviews

    +13342068187

  2. 2.Electric Concepts

    5.0★ (11 reviews)

    5.0★ from 11 reviews

    +13345231246Website

  3. 3.All Phase Electric

    4.1★ (7 reviews)

    4.1★ from 7 reviews

    +13342740202Website

  4. 4.Eastmont Electric Company, Inc.

    3.7★ (3 reviews)

    3.7★ from 3 reviews

    +13342778600Website

  5. 5.Mathews Electrical Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +13342240593

Electrical Cost in Montgomery

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

ServiceTypical range in Montgomery
Electrical repair$119–$356/job
Outlet or switch install$95–$237/job
Light fixture install$119–$395/job
Panel upgrade$1,422–$3,555/job

Electrical prices in Montgomery run about 21% 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 5 companies serving Montgomery, rated 4.5★ on average across 210 customer reviews.

Montgomery Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Montgomery's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
March 18
First fall frost
November 7
Annual precipitation
52.8"
Heating degree days
2,278
Cooling degree days
2,113
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan35.1°57.5°4.62"
Feb38.9°62.1°5.08"
Mar44.7°69.6°5.47"
Apr50.9°76.6°3.97"
May59.5°84.2°3.65"
Jun67.4°89.1°4.62"
Jul70.1°91.8°5.27"
Aug70°91.3°4.22"
Sep64°86°3.64"
Oct51.9°77.6°3.05"
Nov43.4°69°4.67"
Dec36.6°60.1°4.54"

NOAA station data 6.76 miles from Montgomery.

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 Montgomery

How much does an electrician cost in Montgomery?

Electrical repairs in Montgomery typically run $119-$356 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Montgomery?

We track 5 electricians serving Montgomery.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Montgomery, AL?

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

Are electricians in Montgomery more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Montgomery runs about -21% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Montgomery averages 2,113 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 92F, 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 Montgomery summers?

With highs near 92F in Montgomery, 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 Montgomery?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Montgomery sees highs near 92F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Montgomery, AL?

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