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Electrical in Portland, ME

Compare 5 local electrical pros. Typical service: $170–$510.

Top Electrical Companies in Portland

  1. 1.Casco Bay Electric, LLC.

    4.7★ (225 reviews)

    4.7★ from 225 reviews

    +12072213331Website

  2. 2.Greater Portland Electric

    4.8★ (138 reviews)

    4.8★ from 138 reviews

    +12074095428Website

  3. 3.Mancini Electric

    4.6★ (10 reviews)

    4.6★ from 10 reviews

    +12077745829Website

  4. 4.TA Napolitano, Inc. Electrical Contractor

    4.5★ (8 reviews)

    4.5★ from 8 reviews

    +12077990538Website

  5. 5.Keeley Electrical Contractors, Inc.

    5.0★ (4 reviews)

    5.0★ from 4 reviews

    +12077973772Website

Electrical Cost in Portland

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

ServiceTypical range in Portland
Electrical repair$170–$510/job
Outlet or switch install$136–$340/job
Light fixture install$170–$567/job
Panel upgrade$2,041–$5,103/job

Electrical prices in Portland run about 13% above 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 Portland, rated 4.7★ on average across 385 customer reviews.

Portland Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Portland's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
April 30
First fall frost
October 9
Annual precipitation
47.25"
Heating degree days
7,106
Cooling degree days
360
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan13.4°31.2°3.38"
Feb16.4°34.6°3.25"
Mar24.9°42.1°4.24"
Apr34.7°53.3°4.32"
May44.2°63.5°4.01"
Jun53.6°73.2°3.79"
Jul59.4°78.8°3.61"
Aug58.2°77.7°3.14"
Sep50.3°70°3.69"
Oct38.9°58.7°4.87"
Nov30.9°48°4.93"
Dec20.4°37.3°4.02"

NOAA station data 5.99 miles from Portland.

Permits & Regulations in ME

Permit typically required

  • Electrical work in Maine is licensed by the Electricians' Examining Board, and a master electrician license is required to run an electrical business
  • A master license requires 4,000 hours as a journeyman (or 12,000 hours of installation experience) plus 576 hours of approved coursework
  • Electrical installations are subject to permitting and inspection

License required: Maine master electrician license

Sources: www.maine.gov

Electrical FAQs for Portland

How much does an electrician cost in Portland?

Electrical repairs in Portland typically run $170-$510 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Portland?

We track 5 electricians serving Portland.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Portland, ME?

In ME, Electrical work in Maine is licensed by the Electricians' Examining Board, and a master electrician license is required to run an electrical business. Check with the Portland building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Portland more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Portland runs about +13.4% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Portland averages 360 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 79F, 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 Portland summers?

With highs near 79F in Portland, 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 Portland?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Portland sees highs near 79F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Portland, ME?

A panel upgrade in Portland generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In ME, Electrical work in Maine is licensed by the Electricians' Examining Board, and a master electrician license is required to run an electrical business.