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Electrical in Mobile, AL

Compare 9 local electrical pros. Typical service: $147–$440.

Top Electrical Companies in Mobile

  1. 1.Peaden Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical

    4.8★ (132 reviews)

    4.8★ from 132 reviews

    +12513080943Website

  2. 2.Smith Electric & Assoc

    4.8★ (120 reviews)

    4.8★ from 120 reviews

    +12514714723Website

  3. 3.South Alabama Electic

    4.4★ (60 reviews)

    4.4★ from 60 reviews

    +12514762891Website

  4. 4.Professional Electric

    4.7★ (43 reviews)

    4.7★ from 43 reviews

    +12514735788Website

  5. 5.Meadows Electrical Contracting

    4.0★ (16 reviews)

    4.0★ from 16 reviews

    +12514500040Website

  6. 6.Mobile Electric

    4.6★ (9 reviews)

    4.6★ from 9 reviews

    +12513120101

  7. 7.Edison Electricians of Mobile

    4.0★ (4 reviews)

    4.0★ from 4 reviews

    +12512573825

  8. 8.Reliable USA Electricians

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +12513049609Website

  9. 9.Precision Electrical Services

    +12513667525

Electrical Cost in Mobile

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

ServiceTypical range in Mobile
Electrical repair$147–$440/job
Outlet or switch install$117–$293/job
Light fixture install$147–$489/job
Panel upgrade$1,759–$4,397/job

Electrical prices in Mobile run about 2% 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 9 companies serving Mobile, rated 4.5★ on average across 386 customer reviews.

Mobile Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Mobile's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
February 26
First fall frost
December 4
Annual precipitation
65.28"
Heating degree days
1,656
Cooling degree days
2,537
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan40.4°60°5.67"
Feb43.8°63.2°4.81"
Mar49.8°69.8°6.43"
Apr56.7°76.1°4.57"
May64.7°83°5.3"
Jun71.4°88.2°6.37"
Jul73.7°90.4°6.46"
Aug73.6°90.5°6.13"
Sep69.7°87.3°5.31"
Oct59.1°79.4°4.11"
Nov49.8°70.3°5"
Dec43.4°61.9°5.12"

NOAA station data 4.32 miles from Mobile.

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 Mobile

How much does an electrician cost in Mobile?

Electrical repairs in Mobile typically run $147-$440 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Mobile?

We track 9 electricians serving Mobile.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Mobile, AL?

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

Are electricians in Mobile more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Mobile runs about -2.3% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Mobile averages 2,537 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 Mobile summers?

With highs near 91F in Mobile, 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 Mobile?

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

What does a panel upgrade involve in Mobile, AL?

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