This directory lists 33 electrical contractors serving the Orlando, Florida metropolitan area. Whether you need a panel upgrade, new wiring, or a safety inspection, these local licensed professionals are available to help homeowners and property owners with a range of electrical needs.
Orlando's humid subtropical climate brings hot summers, frequent afternoon thunderstorms, and occasional hurricane activity. Combined with the region's older housing stock, these conditions place real demands on electrical systems. Working with a licensed, code-compliant contractor helps ensure installations hold up to local conditions and pass inspection.
Browse listings below to compare local options.
Jacob Electric LLC
Florida EC License
★ 5.0 (13 reviews)
5401 S Kirkman Rd Suite 310, Orlando, FL 32819
ElectricalWattEdge Electric
Florida EC License
★ 5.0 (3 reviews)
7065 Westpointe Blvd STE 310, Orlando, FL 32835
ElectricalFarina Electric, Inc.
Florida EC License
★ 5.0 (6 reviews)
2622 Taft Ave, Orlando, FL 32804
ElectricalPremium Electric
Florida EC License
★ 5.0 (29 reviews)
12250 Menta St # 105, Orlando, FL 32837
ElectricalBela Tech Electrical Contractor LLC
Florida EC License
★ 5.0 (216 reviews)
Whisper Lakes Blvd, Orlando, FL 32837
ElectricalAll Around Electric
★ 5.0 (45 reviews)
1317 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
ElectricalFRED Electrical Residential Services
★ 5.0 (39 reviews)
6452 Vineland Rd unit 106, Orlando, FL 32819
ElectricalJCA Electrical Services
★ 5.0 (32 reviews)
845 Don Jean Ln, Orlando, FL 32825
ElectricalLenhart Electric
★ 5.0 (1 review)
3470 Maggie Blvd, Orlando, FL 32811
ElectricalOrlando Electrician Guys
★ 5.0 (14 reviews)
2410 Reading Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
ElectricalSmart Home Electric Services Orlando
★ 5.0 (6 reviews)
6549 Old Winter Garden Rd, Orlando, FL 32835
ElectricalUnited Electrical Sales Florida
★ 5.0 (5 reviews)
4496 36th St, Orlando, FL 32811
ElectricalMr. Electric of Orlando
Florida EC License
★ 4.9 (295 reviews)
3700 34th St Suite 100B, Orlando, FL 32805
ElectricalCentral Florida Electrician
Florida EC License
★ 4.9 (122 reviews)
243 N Texas Ave, Orlando, FL 32805
ElectricalNominal Voltage Contractors
Florida EC License
★ 4.9 (131 reviews)
200 E Robinson St Suite 1120, Orlando, FL 32801
ElectricalAC DC Statewide Electric, Inc.
Florida EC License
★ 4.9 (37 reviews)
5048 Tinkham Ave, Orlando, FL 32812
ElectricalAll Phases Electrical Contracting
Florida EC License
★ 4.9 (104 reviews)
427 Gaston Foster Rd suite i, Orlando, FL 32807
ElectricalNick's Electrical LLC
★ 4.9 (117 reviews)
35 Drennen Rd, Orlando, FL 32806
ElectricalPro Electrical Service
★ 4.9 (48 reviews)
1750 West Broadway Street #112, Oviedo, FL 32765
ElectricalQuality Solutions Electrical Contracting LLC
★ 4.9 (37 reviews)
ElectricalIn Phaze Electric Inc.
Florida ER License
★ 4.8 (768 reviews)
2200 N Forsyth Rd, Orlando, FL 32807
ElectricalDoc Watts Electric, Inc
Florida EC License
★ 4.8 (222 reviews)
2306 N Forsyth Rd, Orlando, FL 32807
ElectricalMichael's Lighting & Electric
Florida EC License
★ 4.8 (95 reviews)
2251 Lynx Ln Suite 9, Orlando, FL 32804
ElectricalHappy Home 24/7 Electricians
★ 4.8 (139 reviews)
750 S Orange Blossom Trl suite 104, Orlando, FL 32805
ElectricalMister Sparky
★ 4.8 (3,780 reviews)
2180 Premier Row Suite A, Orlando, FL 32809
ElectricalSentry Electric, Inc.
★ 4.8 (11 reviews)
1313 28th St, Orlando, FL 32805
ElectricalSolaris Electric
Florida EC License
★ 4.7 (535 reviews)
4353 Edgewater Dr #100, Orlando, FL 32804
ElectricalMister Sparky®
★ 4.6 (854 reviews)
4301 Vineland Rd E-3, Orlando, FL 32811
ElectricalAltech Electric of Central Florida, Inc
Florida EC License
★ 4.5 (97 reviews)
7224 Chancery Ln, Orlando, FL 32809
ElectricalSuper Bright Services
★ 4.5 (35 reviews)
13537 Granville Avenue Suite 6, Clermont, FL 34711-7167
ElectricalAssure Electrical Orlando
★ 4.4 (7 reviews)
4502 35th St #122, Orlando, FL 32811
ElectricalPrestige Electric Co-Florida
★ 3.9 (68 reviews)
7423 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32809
ElectricalTry-Cor Electric Inc
Florida EC License
★ 3.8 (21 reviews)
3463 Cedar Rapids Way, Orlando, FL 32811
Hiring a electrical contractor in Orlando, FL
Hiring an electrical contractor in Orlando, FL covers everything from panel upgrades and EV charger installs to whole-home generator hookups, ceiling fan replacements, and post-storm service restoration. The directory below lists active electrical contractors so you can compare and verify before you commit.
Many older Orlando-area homes still have 100A or even 60A panels that are undersized for today's loads (EV chargers, induction ranges, multi-zone AC), and a proper electrical contractor will quote a panel upgrade with the right utility coordination rather than just adding circuits to a maxed-out box.
How to verify a electrical contractor's license in Florida
Look for license type: EC — Certified Electrical Contractor
Go to myfloridalicense.com, the official Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) portal, and use "Verify a License." Search by the contractor's business name, the qualifier's individual name, or the license number itself. Confirm the license type is "EC — Certified Electrical Contractor," the status reads "Current, Active," the expiration date is in the future, and there is no disciplinary or complaint history attached to the record.
"EC" is the statewide certification issued by the Florida Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board (a separate board from DBPR's CILB, but visible through the same myfloridalicense.com search). You may also see "ER" — registered electrical contractor, limited to specific local jurisdictions.
Why verifying matters in Florida
Florida law (§ 489.127, F.S.) makes it a third-degree felony to contract without a license on a project valued at $5,000 or more, or any size project during a declared state of emergency. Verifying licensure before you sign a contract is the single most important step you can take to protect your home and your deposit. Central Florida's hurricane season runs June 1 through November 30, and unlicensed storm-chasing crews routinely move through Orange, Seminole, and Osceola counties after a major event. Confirming an active state license — and an in-state business address you can actually drive to — keeps you out of that risk pool. Electrical work hidden inside walls won't reveal a bad installation until something fails — which is exactly why Florida requires permits, inspections, and a state license.
Questions to ask before you hire
- Are you pulling the electrical permit and scheduling the inspection in your license?
- If this involves the panel or service, will you coordinate the utility disconnect/reconnect with Duke, OUC, or KUA?
- Will the work bring affected circuits up to current National Electrical Code (NEC) and Florida amendments, including AFCI/GFCI where required?
- What is your warranty on parts and labor, in writing?
- Is this a flat quote, or time-and-materials? If T&M, what is the cap?
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a permit for an EV charger install?
- Yes. Every Orlando-area jurisdiction requires an electrical permit for a Level 2 (240V) EV charger circuit, and the installing contractor must be state-licensed (EC) or local-registered (ER) for your address. The permit covers wire sizing, breaker selection, and grounding — all of which affect fire safety.
- Do I need a whole-home generator or a portable will do?
- It depends on what you actually need to power and for how long. Portable generators (with an interlock kit installed by a licensed electrician) handle a few critical circuits for short outages. Permanently installed standby generators with automatic transfer switches power the whole house and start themselves — typical for medical equipment, well pumps, or extended hurricane outages.
- What's wrong with Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels?
- Both are legacy panel brands known to fail to trip under fault conditions, which is a documented fire risk. Many home inspectors will flag them and some insurers in Florida will refuse to write a policy until the panel is replaced. A licensed electrician can confirm what you have and quote a proper replacement.
- Who is the utility provider in Orlando and does that affect who I hire?
- Orlando is served by one of three utilities in the Orlando metro: Duke Energy, OUC (Orlando Utilities Commission), or KUA (Kissimmee Utility Authority). For any panel or service work, your electrician needs to coordinate the disconnect/reconnect with the right utility — experienced Orlando-area electricians already know the local process and turnaround times.
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