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Electrical in Charleston, SC

Compare 7 local electrical pros. Typical service: $140–$420.

Top Electrical Companies in Charleston

  1. 1.Transworld Electric

    4.9★ (159 reviews)

    4.9★ from 159 reviews

    +18435773491Website

  2. 2.U.S. Electric Contractors

    5.0★ (88 reviews)

    5.0★ from 88 reviews

    +18549994604Website

  3. 3.ELEKproTEK

    5.0★ (38 reviews)

    5.0★ from 38 reviews

    +18885865554Website

  4. 4.Charleston Electrical Services Inc

    4.0★ (11 reviews)

    4.0★ from 11 reviews

    +18437228304Website

  5. 5.Robert Anderson Electrical

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +18434784858

  6. 6.R J Martin

    +18433529820Website

  7. 7.AUES Electrical Contractors

    +18548003980

Electrical Cost in Charleston

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

ServiceTypical range in Charleston
Electrical repair$140–$420/job
Outlet or switch install$112–$280/job
Light fixture install$140–$467/job
Panel upgrade$1,681–$4,203/job

Electrical prices in Charleston run about 7% 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 7 companies serving Charleston, rated 4.8★ on average across 297 customer reviews.

Charleston Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Charleston's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
February 6
First fall frost
December 23
Annual precipitation
44.42"
Heating degree days
1,736
Cooling degree days
2,375
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan42.8°56.7°2.94"
Feb45.5°59.6°2.51"
Mar51.6°65°3.3"
Apr58.8°72°2.53"
May67.1°78.7°2.16"
Jun74°84.5°4.65"
Jul76.9°87.6°5.4"
Aug76.1°86.4°6.71"
Sep71.8°82°5.76"
Oct62.5°74.6°3.67"
Nov53.6°67.3°2.19"
Dec45.6°59.5°2.6"

NOAA station data 4.64 miles from Charleston.

Permits & Regulations in SC

Permit typically required

  • Residential electrical work over $500 requires a Residential Electrician license from the SC Residential Builders Commission
  • Commercial electrical work over $10,000 requires a Contractor's Licensing Board license with the electrical classification
  • Permits and inspections are issued by the county or city

License required: SC Residential Electrician license (work over $500)

Sources: www.llr.sc.gov

Electrical FAQs for Charleston

How much does an electrician cost in Charleston?

Electrical repairs in Charleston typically run $140-$420 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Charleston?

We track 7 electricians serving Charleston.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Charleston, SC?

In SC, Residential electrical work over $500 requires a Residential Electrician license from the SC Residential Builders Commission. Check with the Charleston building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Charleston more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Charleston runs about -6.6% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Charleston averages 2,375 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 88F, 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 Charleston summers?

With highs near 88F in Charleston, 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 Charleston?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Charleston sees highs near 88F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Charleston, SC?

A panel upgrade in Charleston generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In SC, Residential electrical work over $500 requires a Residential Electrician license from the SC Residential Builders Commission.