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Electrical in Richmond, VA

Compare 6 local electrical pros. Typical service: $146–$437.

Top Electrical Companies in Richmond

  1. 1.Davis & Green Services

    4.9★ (3,328 reviews)

    4.9★ from 3328 reviews

    +18043914247Website

  2. 2.Dify Electrical Contracting

    4.8★ (137 reviews)

    4.8★ from 137 reviews

    +15402592774Website

  3. 3.Master Electrical Services LLC

    4.8★ (36 reviews)

    4.8★ from 36 reviews

    +18042311973Website

  4. 4.Virginia Electrical Contractors

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +18333822227

  5. 5.J. G. Taylor Corporation Electrical Contractor

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +18047502562

  6. 6.Capital Equipment Sales & Services

    +18043237020Website

Electrical Cost in Richmond

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

ServiceTypical range in Richmond
Electrical repair$146–$437/job
Outlet or switch install$117–$291/job
Light fixture install$146–$486/job
Panel upgrade$1,748–$4,370/job

Electrical prices in Richmond run about 3% 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 6 companies serving Richmond, rated 4.9★ on average across 3,506 customer reviews.

Richmond Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Richmond's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 3
First fall frost
November 3
Annual precipitation
43.6"
Heating degree days
3,771
Cooling degree days
1,549
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan28.3°47.4°3.04"
Feb30.5°51.3°2.76"
Mar37.1°60°4.04"
Apr46.1°70.3°3.27"
May55°77.9°3.78"
Jun64.5°86.1°3.93"
Jul68.9°89.7°4.51"
Aug67.4°87.6°4.66"
Sep60.1°81.2°4.13"
Oct48.3°71°2.98"
Nov39.4°61.4°3.24"
Dec31.4°50.7°3.26"

NOAA station data 8.48 miles from Richmond.

Permits & Regulations in VA

Permit typically required

  • Electrical contracting of $1,000 or more requires a DPOR contractor license with the electrical (ELE) specialty
  • Individual electricians hold a DPOR tradesman license as a master or journeyman
  • Electrical permits are issued by the local building department

License required: Virginia DPOR contractor license (ELE) and electrician tradesman license

Sources: www.dpor.virginia.gov

Electrical FAQs for Richmond

How much does an electrician cost in Richmond?

Electrical repairs in Richmond typically run $146-$437 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Richmond?

We track 6 electricians serving Richmond.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Richmond, VA?

In VA, Electrical contracting of $1,000 or more requires a DPOR contractor license with the electrical (ELE) specialty. Check with the Richmond building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Richmond more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Richmond runs about -2.9% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Richmond averages 1,549 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 90F, 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 Richmond summers?

With highs near 90F in Richmond, 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 Richmond?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Richmond sees highs near 90F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Richmond, VA?

A panel upgrade in Richmond generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In VA, Electrical contracting of $1,000 or more requires a DPOR contractor license with the electrical (ELE) specialty.