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Electrical in Huntsville, AL

Compare 6 local electrical pros. Typical service: $139–$417.

Top Electrical Companies in Huntsville

  1. 1.Mr. Electric of Huntsville

    4.8★ (3,610 reviews)

    4.8★ from 3610 reviews

    +12562588753Website

  2. 2.Bowman

    5.0★ (10 reviews)

    5.0★ from 10 reviews

    +12568803061

  3. 3.boxcar the handyman

    4.6★ (10 reviews)

    4.6★ from 10 reviews

    +12566557871

  4. 4.CTS Electrical Contractor

    5.0★ (7 reviews)

    5.0★ from 7 reviews

    +12566315430Website

  5. 5.Stewart Electric Company, Inc.

    4.2★ (9 reviews)

    4.2★ from 9 reviews

    +12565364375Website

  6. 6.Electrical, Lighting & Ceiling fans

Electrical Cost in Huntsville

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

ServiceTypical range in Huntsville
Electrical repair$139–$417/job
Outlet or switch install$111–$278/job
Light fixture install$139–$463/job
Panel upgrade$1,667–$4,167/job

Electrical prices in Huntsville 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 6 companies serving Huntsville, rated 4.7★ on average across 3,646 customer reviews.

Huntsville Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Huntsville's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
March 27
First fall frost
November 7
Annual precipitation
54.34"
Heating degree days
3,002
Cooling degree days
1,951
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan31.8°51.2°4.89"
Feb35.5°55.9°4.84"
Mar42.2°64.9°5.21"
Apr50°73.6°4.32"
May59.3°81.3°5.11"
Jun67.1°88.2°4.29"
Jul70.4°90.7°4.05"
Aug69.4°90.9°3.61"
Sep62.5°85°3.72"
Oct51°74.6°3.59"
Nov41.8°63.7°4.94"
Dec34.4°53.5°5.77"

NOAA station data 7.24 miles from Huntsville.

Permits & Regulations in AL

Permit typically required

  • Electrical contracting in Alabama requires a license from the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board
  • The board also licenses journeyman electricians, who must work under a licensed contractor
  • Permits and inspections are issued by the city or county

License required: Alabama Electrical Contractors Board license

Sources: aecb.alabama.gov

Electrical FAQs for Huntsville

How much does an electrician cost in Huntsville?

Electrical repairs in Huntsville typically run $139-$417 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Huntsville?

We track 6 electricians serving Huntsville.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Huntsville, AL?

In AL, Electrical contracting in Alabama requires a license from the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board. Check with the Huntsville building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Huntsville more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Huntsville runs about -7.4% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Huntsville averages 1,951 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 91F, 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 Huntsville summers?

With highs near 91F in Huntsville, 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 Huntsville?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Huntsville sees highs near 91F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Huntsville, AL?

A panel upgrade in Huntsville generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In AL, Electrical contracting in Alabama requires a license from the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board.