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Electrical in Savannah, GA

Compare 8 local electrical pros. Typical service: $139–$416.

Top Electrical Companies in Savannah

  1. 1.Mr. Electric of the Coastal Empire

    4.9★ (962 reviews)

    4.9★ from 962 reviews

  2. 2.ProLectric Electrical Contractors, Inc.

    4.7★ (121 reviews)

    4.7★ from 121 reviews

  3. 3.Brightco Electric LLC

    4.9★ (81 reviews)

    4.9★ from 81 reviews

  4. 4.JG Beacham Electric

    5.0★ (45 reviews)

    5.0★ from 45 reviews

  5. 5.Braddy Electric Company

    4.4★ (49 reviews)

    4.4★ from 49 reviews

  6. 6.A&V Electric Company, Inc.

    5.0★ (17 reviews)

    5.0★ from 17 reviews

  7. 7.5-Star Electrical Contractors

    5.0★ (12 reviews)

    5.0★ from 12 reviews

  8. 8.Crout Electrical Company, Inc.

    4.5★ (16 reviews)

    4.5★ from 16 reviews

Electrical Cost in Savannah

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

ServiceTypical range in Savannah
Electrical repair$139–$416/job
Outlet or switch install$111–$278/job
Light fixture install$139–$463/job
Panel upgrade$1,665–$4,163/job

Electrical prices in Savannah run about 8% 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 8 companies serving Savannah, rated 4.8★ on average across 1,303 customer reviews.

Savannah Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Savannah's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
March 5
First fall frost
November 27
Annual precipitation
47.96"
Heating degree days
1,811
Cooling degree days
2,458
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan38.6°60.4°3.69"
Feb41.7°64.3°2.79"
Mar47.6°70.9°3.73"
Apr53.6°77.6°3.07"
May62.1°84.6°2.98"
Jun69.8°89.9°5.95"
Jul72.8°92.4°5.6"
Aug72.4°90.6°6.56"
Sep67.8°86°4.58"
Oct57.5°78.4°3.69"
Nov47.9°70.6°2.37"
Dec40.8°62.5°2.95"

NOAA station data 7.83 miles from Savannah.

Permits & Regulations in GA

Permit typically required

  • Electrical contracting is licensed by the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors
  • Class I is restricted to single-phase installations not exceeding 200 amperes; Class II is unrestricted
  • Permits and inspections are issued by the county or city

License required: Georgia Class I or Class II electrical contractor license

Sources: sos.ga.gov

Electrical FAQs for Savannah

How much does an electrician cost in Savannah?

Electrical repairs in Savannah typically run $139-$416 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Savannah?

We track 8 electricians serving Savannah.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Savannah, GA?

In GA, Electrical contracting is licensed by the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors. Check with the Savannah building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Savannah more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Savannah runs about -7.5% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Savannah averages 2,458 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 Savannah summers?

With highs near 92F in Savannah, 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 Savannah?

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

What does a panel upgrade involve in Savannah, GA?

A panel upgrade in Savannah generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In GA, Electrical contracting is licensed by the Georgia State Construction Industry Licensing Board, Division of Electrical Contractors.