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Electrical in Memphis, TN

Compare 6 local electrical pros. Typical service: $145–$434.

Top Electrical Companies in Memphis

  1. 1.Above and Beyond Plumbing and Electric Company, Inc

    4.9★ (681 reviews)

    4.9★ from 681 reviews

    +19012664630Website

  2. 2.C & B Electric Service, LLC

    4.9★ (145 reviews)

    4.9★ from 145 reviews

    +19014146242Website

  3. 3.Higgins Electric, LLC.

    4.7★ (42 reviews)

    4.7★ from 42 reviews

    +19013819898Website

  4. 4.Lytles Electric, LLC

    4.8★ (33 reviews)

    4.8★ from 33 reviews

    +19014319389Website

  5. 5.Esterman Electric Co

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +19013588914

  6. 6.River City Electrical Contractor

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +19016822990

Electrical Cost in Memphis

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

ServiceTypical range in Memphis
Electrical repair$145–$434/job
Outlet or switch install$116–$289/job
Light fixture install$145–$482/job
Panel upgrade$1,735–$4,338/job

Electrical prices in Memphis run about 4% 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 Memphis, rated 4.9★ on average across 903 customer reviews.

Memphis Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Memphis's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
March 17
First fall frost
November 15
Annual precipitation
53.68"
Heating degree days
2,965
Cooling degree days
2,258
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan32.6°49.8°3.98"
Feb36.3°54.7°4.39"
Mar44.1°63.9°5.16"
Apr52.9°73°5.5"
May62.2°81.2°5.25"
Jun70.3°88.9°3.63"
Jul73.8°91.6°4.59"
Aug72.7°91.3°2.88"
Sep65.2°85.1°3.09"
Oct53.8°74.4°3.98"
Nov43.7°62.6°5.49"
Dec35.1°52.1°5.74"

NOAA station data 3.79 miles from Memphis.

Permits & Regulations in TN

Permit typically required

  • Electrical projects of $25,000 or more require a Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors license with the electrical classification
  • Below $25,000, the state Limited Licensed Electrician license applies where the state fire marshal issues permits
  • Counties with their own codes offices, such as Davidson, Knox and Shelby, license electricians locally

License required: Tennessee contractor license (electrical, $25,000+) or Limited Licensed Electrician

Sources: www.tn.gov, www.tn.gov

Electrical FAQs for Memphis

How much does an electrician cost in Memphis?

Electrical repairs in Memphis typically run $145-$434 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Memphis?

We track 6 electricians serving Memphis.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Memphis, TN?

In TN, Electrical projects of $25,000 or more require a Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors license with the electrical classification. Check with the Memphis building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Memphis more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Memphis runs about -3.6% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Memphis averages 2,258 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 92F, 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 Memphis summers?

With highs near 92F in Memphis, 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 Memphis?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Memphis sees highs near 92F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Memphis, TN?

A panel upgrade in Memphis generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In TN, Electrical projects of $25,000 or more require a Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors license with the electrical classification.