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Electrical in Knoxville, TN

Compare 5 local electrical pros. Typical service: $139–$418.

Top Electrical Companies in Knoxville

  1. 1.Mc Gaha Electric Co

    4.2★ (54 reviews)

    4.2★ from 54 reviews

    +18655238373Website

  2. 2.Andrews Electric Services

    4.2★ (30 reviews)

    4.2★ from 30 reviews

    +18656735086

  3. 3.Funderburk Electrical Services Llc

    4.0★ (27 reviews)

    4.0★ from 27 reviews

    +18655248615Website

  4. 4.THE EASTENN COMPANY - KNOXVILLE ELECTRICIAN

    4.7★ (13 reviews)

    4.7★ from 13 reviews

    +18655223275Website

  5. 5.ASAP Electric, Inc.

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +18654385504Website

Electrical Cost in Knoxville

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

ServiceTypical range in Knoxville
Electrical repair$139–$418/job
Outlet or switch install$111–$278/job
Light fixture install$139–$464/job
Panel upgrade$1,670–$4,176/job

Electrical prices in Knoxville 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 5 companies serving Knoxville, rated 4.4★ on average across 127 customer reviews.

Knoxville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Knoxville's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 11
First fall frost
October 30
Annual precipitation
51.93"
Heating degree days
3,955
Cooling degree days
1,339
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan27.2°47°4.84"
Feb29.6°51.6°4.63"
Mar36.1°61°4.64"
Apr43.7°69.8°4.31"
May53.4°77.6°4.8"
Jun62.6°84.9°3.9"
Jul66.8°87.8°5.57"
Aug65.5°87.5°3.35"
Sep58.2°82.1°3.74"
Oct46°71.5°2.84"
Nov36.3°60.4°4.24"
Dec29.7°49.5°5.07"

NOAA station data 5.01 miles from Knoxville.

Permits & Regulations in TN

Permit typically required

  • Electrical projects of $25,000 or more require a Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors license with the electrical classification
  • Below $25,000, the state Limited Licensed Electrician license applies where the state fire marshal issues permits
  • Counties with their own codes offices, such as Davidson, Knox and Shelby, license electricians locally

License required: Tennessee contractor license (electrical, $25,000+) or Limited Licensed Electrician

Sources: www.tn.gov, www.tn.gov

Electrical FAQs for Knoxville

How much does an electrician cost in Knoxville?

Electrical repairs in Knoxville typically run $139-$418 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Knoxville?

We track 5 electricians serving Knoxville.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Knoxville, TN?

In TN, Electrical projects of $25,000 or more require a Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors license with the electrical classification. Check with the Knoxville building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Knoxville more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Knoxville runs about -7.2% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Knoxville averages 1,339 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 Knoxville summers?

With highs near 88F in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville?

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

What does a panel upgrade involve in Knoxville, TN?

A panel upgrade in Knoxville generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In TN, Electrical projects of $25,000 or more require a Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors license with the electrical classification.