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Electrical in Columbus, OH

Compare 7 local electrical pros. Typical service: $154–$461.

Top Electrical Companies in Columbus

  1. 1.Care Electric LLC

    4.9★ (138 reviews)

    4.9★ from 138 reviews

    +16143698737Website

  2. 2.Quality Electric

    4.6★ (181 reviews)

    4.6★ from 181 reviews

    +16144319500Website

  3. 3.The Electric Connection

    4.5★ (50 reviews)

    4.5★ from 50 reviews

    +16144361121Website

  4. 4.Converse Electric

    4.4★ (39 reviews)

    4.4★ from 39 reviews

    +16148718700Website

  5. 5.Steller Electric

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +16143898872Website

  6. 6.Excel Electrical Contractor

    +16142070899

  7. 7.BoCha Electric Worthington

    +16147627400Website

Electrical Cost in Columbus

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

ServiceTypical range in Columbus
Electrical repair$154–$461/job
Outlet or switch install$123–$307/job
Light fixture install$154–$512/job
Panel upgrade$1,843–$4,608/job

Electrical prices in Columbus run about 2% above 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 7 companies serving Columbus, rated 4.7★ on average across 412 customer reviews.

Columbus Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Columbus's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 15
First fall frost
October 26
Annual precipitation
39.31"
Heating degree days
5,250
Cooling degree days
1,034
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan22.6°36.5°2.73"
Feb25°40.6°2.25"
Mar32.7°51.1°3.02"
Apr42.6°63.5°3.4"
May52.2°72.9°4.17"
Jun61.5°81.6°4.01"
Jul65.5°84.9°4.79"
Aug64.1°83.7°3.32"
Sep56.5°77°2.84"
Oct45°65.1°2.61"
Nov36.1°52.6°3.2"
Dec26.8°40.1°2.97"

NOAA station data 5.73 miles from Columbus.

Permits & Regulations in OH

Permit typically required

  • The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses electrical contractors for commercial work
  • Residential electrical licensing is handled by cities and counties, many of which accept or require the OCILB license
  • Electrical permits are issued by the local building department

License required: OCILB electrical contractor license for commercial work; local for residential

Sources: com.ohio.gov

Electrical FAQs for Columbus

How much does an electrician cost in Columbus?

Electrical repairs in Columbus typically run $154-$461 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Columbus?

We track 7 electricians serving Columbus.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Columbus, OH?

In OH, The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses electrical contractors for commercial work. Check with the Columbus building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Columbus more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Columbus runs about +2.4% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Columbus averages 1,034 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 85F, 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 Columbus summers?

With highs near 85F in Columbus, 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 Columbus?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Columbus sees highs near 85F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Columbus, OH?

A panel upgrade in Columbus generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In OH, The Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses electrical contractors for commercial work.