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Electrical in Virginia Beach, VA

Compare 10 local electrical pros. Typical service: $148–$444.

Top Electrical Companies in Virginia Beach

  1. 1.Nipper Electric

    4.9★ (825 reviews)

    4.9★ from 825 reviews

    +17578421710Website

  2. 2.Quality Electrical Service

    5.0★ (481 reviews)

    5.0★ from 481 reviews

    +17576727874Website

  3. 3.Castles Electrical

    5.0★ (260 reviews)

    5.0★ from 260 reviews

    +17577658222Website

  4. 4.Cole Electric Services, Inc.

    4.9★ (175 reviews)

    4.9★ from 175 reviews

    +17574982653Website

  5. 5.Allen Electrical Service, llc

    5.0★ (87 reviews)

    5.0★ from 87 reviews

    +17576799383Website

  6. 6.Hampton Roads Electric, Inc.

    4.9★ (27 reviews)

    4.9★ from 27 reviews

    +17574861231Website

  7. 7.Rick Setzer Electrical Contractor Inc.

    5.0★ (9 reviews)

    5.0★ from 9 reviews

    +17574210715Website

  8. 8.Poston Electrical Contracting

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +17574270119Website

  9. 9.Seaboard Electrical Corporation

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +17576892500Website

  10. 10.Edison Electricians

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +17575008725

Electrical Cost in Virginia Beach

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

ServiceTypical range in Virginia Beach
Electrical repair$148–$444/job
Outlet or switch install$118–$296/job
Light fixture install$148–$494/job
Panel upgrade$1,777–$4,442/job

Electrical prices in Virginia Beach run about 1% 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 10 companies serving Virginia Beach, rated 5.0★ on average across 1,874 customer reviews.

Virginia Beach Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Virginia Beach's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
March 27
First fall frost
November 16
Annual precipitation
44.31"
Heating degree days
3,397
Cooling degree days
1,546
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan31.8°49.8°3.33"
Feb33.5°52.4°3.06"
Mar39.3°59.2°3.7"
Apr47.4°68.1°3.07"
May56.2°75.6°3.34"
Jun65.6°83.5°4.14"
Jul70.5°87.6°4.97"
Aug69.2°85.6°5.16"
Sep63.5°80°4.09"
Oct52.4°70.9°3.45"
Nov42.9°62.5°2.9"
Dec35.1°53.5°3.1"

NOAA station data 2.58 miles from Virginia Beach.

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 Virginia Beach

How much does an electrician cost in Virginia Beach?

Electrical repairs in Virginia Beach typically run $148-$444 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Virginia Beach?

We track 10 electricians serving Virginia Beach.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Virginia Beach, VA?

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

Are electricians in Virginia Beach more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Virginia Beach runs about -1.3% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Virginia Beach averages 1,546 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 Virginia Beach summers?

With highs near 88F in Virginia Beach, 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 Virginia Beach?

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

What does a panel upgrade involve in Virginia Beach, VA?

A panel upgrade in Virginia Beach 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.