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Signs You Need an Electrician: A Homeowner’s Guide
Learn which electrical warning signs need urgent attention, when repairs may be enough, and what to ask before approving a larger upgrade.
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Updated Sep 27, 2026 · 10 companies ranked
Top Electrical Companies in Indiana (2026)
Local electrical contractors across Indiana, from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne and Evansville. Ranked by verified reviews, license checks and responsiveness.
Indiana does not issue a statewide electrician or electrical contractor license. Licensing is handled by cities and counties, so the rules depend on where you live: in Indianapolis the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services licenses electrical contractors, while places like Allen County, Evansville-Vanderburgh County and Carmel run their own licensing or registration. Most wiring jobs need a local permit and inspection under the Indiana Electrical Code, which is based on the National Electrical Code. Thunderstorms, tornadoes, winter storms and lake-effect snow in the north all cause power outages, which is why surge protection and backup power come up often.Our ranking lists local companies that serve homeowners. We check each company's own website, office address and years in business, so you can compare them before you call. Always ask which local license the electrician holds for your city or county.
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Top 3 in Indiana
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Burtner Electric
Noblesville, IN · Since 1986
0.00 reviewsFamily-owned Noblesville electrician since 1986 with 24/7 emergency service for homes, plus lighting, repairs, new construction wiring and Generac generator installs.
Circuit Breaker Service Electrical Safety Inspections Generators Insured - Rank 2#2 in Indiana
Electric Services
Bloomington, IN · Since 1977
0.00 reviewsBloomington electrical contractor since 1977 doing home and commercial work, from service upgrades, remodels and hot tub wiring to low-voltage phone, data and camera cabling.
Bucket Truck Service Data Cabling Electrical Remodeling Insured - Rank 3#3 in Indiana
Frye Electric
Avon, IN · Since 1974
0.00 reviewsLocally owned Avon electrician serving the Indianapolis area since 1974, with residential repair, rewiring, lighting and standby generator work and 24/7 emergency service.
Ceiling Fan Installation Circuit Breaker Service Electrical Remodeling Insured
Full Indiana top list
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NoblesvilleSince 1986
0.0 (0)Insured Circuit Breaker Service Electrical Safety Inspections Generators GFCI Outlet Installation - Rank 2
BloomingtonSince 1977
0.0 (0)Insured Bucket Truck Service Data Cabling Electrical Remodeling Electrical Service Upgrades - Rank 3
AvonSince 1974
0.0 (0)Insured Ceiling Fan Installation Circuit Breaker Service Electrical Remodeling GFCI Outlet Installation - Rank 4
North LibertySince 1999
0.0 (0)Insured AFCI Protection Ceiling Fan Installation Circuit Breaker Service Data Cabling - Rank 5
WestfieldSince 1965
0.0 (0)Ceiling Fan Installation Data Cabling Electrical Maintenance Plan Electrical Remodeling - Rank 6
EvansvilleSince 1994
0.0 (0)Bucket Truck Service Commercial Electrical Build-Outs Electrical Remodeling Electrical Service Upgrades - Rank 7
LafayetteSince 1987
0.0 (0)Ceiling Fan Installation Commercial Electrical Build-Outs Data Cabling Electrical Service Upgrades - Rank 8
South BendSince 1975
0.0 (0)Ceiling Fan Installation Circuit Breaker Service Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers - Rank 9
Fort WayneSince 1999
0.0 (0)Ceiling Fan Installation Dedicated Circuits Electrical Remodeling EV Chargers - Rank 10
IndianapolisSince 2022
0.0 (0)Insured Commercial Electrical Build-Outs Electrical Remodeling Electrical Safety Inspections Electrical Service Upgrades
Cities in Indiana
14 cities- AvonTop rated: Frye Electric
- BloomingtonTop rated: Electric Services
- Carmel
- EvansvilleTop rated: Bright Electric
- Fishers
- Fort WayneTop rated: Rowe Electric
- Gary
- Hammond
- IndianapolisTop rated: Zimmerman Electric Indy
- LafayetteTop rated: MP Baker Electric
- NoblesvilleTop rated: Burtner Electric
- North LibertyTop rated: McCormick Electrical Services
- South BendTop rated: Riverbend Electric
- WestfieldTop rated: Ashpaugh Electric
Guides for Indiana
All Indiana guidesQuestions from Indiana homeowners
Does Indiana have a statewide electrician license?
No. Indiana has no statewide journeyman, master or electrical contractor license. Cities and counties license or register electrical contractors themselves, so ask the electrician which local license covers your address.
Which electrical code applies to my home in Indiana?
The Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission adopts the Indiana Electrical Code (675 IAC 17), which is based on the National Electrical Code with Indiana changes. The state has been replacing the 2009 edition, based on the 2008 NEC, with a 2026 edition based on the 2023 NEC, so your local building department can tell you which edition it enforces.
Can I pull my own electrical permit in Indianapolis?
In Indianapolis and Marion County, electrical permits must be pulled by a licensed electrical contractor. A homeowner may apply for the permit only after passing an exam given by the city, according to the Homeowner's Building Permit Guide from the Department of Business and Neighborhood Services.
How do I check if an electrician is licensed in Indianapolis?
The Department of Business and Neighborhood Services publishes lists of licensed electrical contractors on indy.gov and can confirm a license, bond and insurance by phone at (317) 327-1291 or by email at contractors@indy.gov. Outside Indianapolis, call the building department of your city or county, such as the Allen County Building Department or the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Building Commission.
Who issues electrical permits outside Indianapolis?
Local offices do. For example, the Allen County Building Department covers Fort Wayne, the Evansville-Vanderburgh County Building Commission covers Evansville, the Monroe County Building Department covers Bloomington, and the City of South Bend Building Department requires contractors to be licensed or registered before they work.
Why do Indiana homeowners ask about surge protection and backup power?
According to NOAA's state climate summary, Indiana gets severe thunderstorms with hail and tornadoes in the warm months, heavy winter storms, and lake-effect snow near Lake Michigan. These storms can cut power, so many homeowners add whole-home surge protection or a standby generator, which needs a permit and a proper transfer switch.
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