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Electrical in Providence, RI

Compare 4 local electrical pros. Typical service: $176–$527.

Top Electrical Companies in Providence

  1. 1.Louie Electric & Son

    3.5★ (21 reviews)

    3.5★ from 21 reviews

    +14016399327Website

  2. 2.C & K Electric Co

    3.7★ (3 reviews)

    3.7★ from 3 reviews

    +14013313909Website

  3. 3.Providence Electrical Services

    +14013720390Website

  4. 4.Allied Electrical Group Inc

    +14013518800

Electrical Cost in Providence

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

ServiceTypical range in Providence
Electrical repair$176–$527/job
Outlet or switch install$141–$351/job
Light fixture install$176–$586/job
Panel upgrade$2,108–$5,270/job

Electrical prices in Providence run about 17% 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 4 companies serving Providence, rated 3.6★ on average across 24 customer reviews.

Providence Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Providence's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 12
First fall frost
October 24
Annual precipitation
47.18"
Heating degree days
5,618
Cooling degree days
744
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan21°37.4°3.86"
Feb23.6°40.3°3.29"
Mar30°47.8°5.01"
Apr39.6°58.6°4.36"
May48.6°68.4°3.55"
Jun58.4°77.5°3.64"
Jul64.2°82.8°3.29"
Aug63.2°81.4°3.6"
Sep55.3°74.2°3.92"
Oct43.9°63.3°3.93"
Nov35.7°53.2°4.51"
Dec26.3°42.3°4.22"

NOAA station data 6.98 miles from Providence.

Permits & Regulations in RI

Permit typically required

  • Electrical work in Rhode Island is licensed by the Board of Examiners of Electricians through the Department of Labor and Training
  • A master electrician acting as a contractor must keep at least $500,000 of liability insurance on file
  • Electrical permits are issued by the city or town building official

License required: RI electrical contractor license (DLT)

Sources: dlt.ri.gov

Electrical FAQs for Providence

How much does an electrician cost in Providence?

Electrical repairs in Providence typically run $176-$527 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Providence?

We track 4 electricians serving Providence.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Providence, RI?

In RI, Electrical work in Rhode Island is licensed by the Board of Examiners of Electricians through the Department of Labor and Training. Check with the Providence building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Providence more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Providence runs about +17.1% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Providence averages 744 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 83F, 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 Providence summers?

With highs near 83F in Providence, 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 Providence?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Providence sees highs near 83F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Providence, RI?

A panel upgrade in Providence generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In RI, Electrical work in Rhode Island is licensed by the Board of Examiners of Electricians through the Department of Labor and Training.