Electrical Safety · Michigan
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 · 30 companies ranked
Top Electrical Companies in Michigan (2026)
Licensed electricians for Michigan homes, from panel upgrades to EV chargers. Ranked by verified reviews, license checks and responsiveness.
In Michigan, electrical contracting is regulated by the Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 PA 407) and handled by the Bureau of Construction Codes at the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). A company that does electrical work for hire needs an electrical contractor license from the state board or the local municipality, and it must have a licensed master electrician behind it. Most jobs, from a new circuit to a service upgrade, need a permit from your city, township or the state, and the work has to be inspected before walls are closed. Since March 12, 2024, installations follow the 2023 Michigan Electrical Code, which is based on the 2023 National Electrical Code.Our rankings list electrical companies working in Michigan and order them by genuine homeowner reviews. Use them to build a short list, then check each company's license in LARA's online search before you sign a contract.
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Top 3 in Michigan
- Rank 1Top pick
F.D. Hayes Electric Company
Lansing, MI · Since 1923
0.00 reviews4.5Fourth-generation family-owned electrical contractor serving Lansing and Michigan since 1923. Offers residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services alongside data and telecommunication wiring.
Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers Generators Licensed - Rank 2#2 in Michigan
Noonan Electrical Services
Livonia, MI · Since 2011
0.00 reviews4.9Family-owned electrical company serving Southeast Michigan homeowners with repairs, panel upgrades, lighting, EV chargers and standby generators. Free on-site estimates are available.
Bathroom & Exhaust Fan Installation Ceiling Fan Installation Electrical Safety Inspections Licensed Insured - Rank 3#3 in Michigan
The Neighborhood Electrician
Shelby Township, MI · Since 1997
0.00 reviews4.9The Neighborhood Electrician handles residential repairs, panel upgrades, lighting, EV charging and generator hookups throughout Macomb and Oakland counties, with online appointment booking.
Ceiling Fan Installation Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers Licensed Insured
Full Michigan top list
- Rank 1
LansingSince 1923
0.0 (0)4.5Licensed Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers Generators Lighting - Rank 2
LivoniaSince 2011
0.0 (0)4.9Licensed Insured Bathroom & Exhaust Fan Installation Ceiling Fan Installation Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers - Rank 3
Shelby TownshipSince 1997
0.0 (0)4.9Licensed Insured Ceiling Fan Installation Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers Generators - Rank 4
Grand HavenSince 2000
0.0 (0)4.9Licensed Insured Ceiling Fan Installation Commercial Electrical Build-Outs Data Cabling Dedicated Circuits - Rank 5
FentonSince 1978
0.0 (0)4.4Licensed Insured Aluminum Wiring Repair Bathroom & Exhaust Fan Installation Ceiling Fan Installation Commercial Electrical Build-Outs - Rank 6
LowellSince 2009
0.0 (0)4.9Licensed Insured Ceiling Fan Installation Dedicated Circuits Electrical Remodeling Electrical Safety Inspections - Rank 7
Grand RapidsSince 2000
0.0 (0)4.9Licensed Insured Commercial Electrical Build-Outs Data Cabling Electrical Remodeling Electrical Retrofits - Rank 8
Dearborn HeightsSince 2002
0.0 (0)4.6Licensed Insured Ceiling Fan Installation Commercial Electrical Build-Outs Dedicated Circuits Electrical Remodeling - Rank 9
RomeoSince 1997
0.0 (0)4.9Licensed Insured Bathroom & Exhaust Fan Installation Ceiling Fan Installation Circuit Breaker Service Commercial Electrical Build-Outs - Rank 10
DetroitSince 2012
0.0 (0)4.7Licensed Insured Commercial Electrical Build-Outs Data Cabling Electrical Design-Build Electrical Remodeling - Rank 11
Traverse CitySince 2006
0.0 (0)4.6Licensed Insured Electrical Remodeling Lighting New Construction Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting - Rank 12
Grand RapidsSince 1989
0.0 (0)4.7Licensed Insured Ceiling Fan Installation Commercial Electrical Build-Outs Dedicated Circuits Electrical Remodeling - Rank 13
Ann ArborSince 1994
0.0 (0)5.0Insured Ceiling Fan Installation Commercial Electrical Build-Outs Electrical Remodeling Electrical Safety Inspections - Rank 14
DavisonSince 1998
0.0 (0)4.8Insured Ceiling Fan Installation Circuit Breaker Service Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers - Rank 15
Clinton TownshipSince 2005
0.0 (0)4.8Licensed Repairs & Troubleshooting - Rank 16
Comstock ParkSince 2024
0.0 (0)4.9Licensed Insured Bathroom & Exhaust Fan Installation Ceiling Fan Installation Dedicated Circuits Electrical Safety Inspections - Rank 17
LansingSince 2007
0.0 (0)Licensed Electrical Retrofits Lighting New Construction Electrical Panel Upgrades - Rank 18
East LansingSince 2004
0.0 (0)4.9Licensed Ceiling Fan Installation Electrical Remodeling Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers - Rank 19
Ann Arbor
0.0 (0)Licensed Basement Electrical Ceiling Fan Installation Data Cabling Lighting - Rank 20
NoviSince 2008
0.0 (0)4.6Circuit Breaker Service Commercial Electrical Build-Outs Data Cabling Electrical Code Corrections - Rank 21
Flint Township
0.0 (0)4.9Licensed Generator Transfer Switches Generators Outlet & Switch Installation Panel Upgrades - Rank 22
0.0 (0)5.0Licensed Electrical Safety Inspections New Construction Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting Smart Home Wiring - Rank 23
TroySince 1988
0.0 (0)4.1Ceiling Fan Installation Data Cabling Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers - Rank 24
PlainwellSince 2020
0.0 (0)4.8Licensed Repairs & Troubleshooting - Rank 25
Royal OakSince 1977
0.0 (0)5.0Commercial Electrical Build-Outs Electrical Code Corrections Electrical Retrofits Generators - Rank 26
KalamazooSince 2023
0.0 (0)5.0Licensed Repairs & Troubleshooting - Rank 27
Ann ArborSince 2024
0.0 (0)4.9Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers Generators Lighting - Rank 28
Lansing
0.0 (0)4.7Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers Generators Lighting - Rank 29
Clinton Township
0.0 (0)4.8Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers Generators Lighting - Rank 30
Traverse City
0.0 (0)4.8Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers Generators Lighting
Cities in Michigan
28 cities- Ann ArborTop rated: Current Electrical Systems
- BerkleyTop rated: J. Simon & Sons Electrical Contractors
- Clinton TownshipTop rated: Executive Electric
- Comstock ParkTop rated: Mister Sparky of Grand Rapids
- DavisonTop rated: Davison Home Services
- Dearborn
- Dearborn HeightsTop rated: IB Electric
- DetroitTop rated: Streamline Electric
- East LansingTop rated: Wire Works
- Farmington Hills
- FentonTop rated: Chapple Electric
- Flint TownshipTop rated: Hanley Electric
- Grand HavenTop rated: Ambrose Electrical
- Grand RapidsTop rated: Grand Valley Electrical Services
- KalamazooTop rated: Stephan Electric
- LansingTop rated: F.D. Hayes Electric Company
- LivoniaTop rated: Noonan Electrical Services
- LowellTop rated: Flat River Electric
- NoviTop rated: AMS Electrical
- PlainwellTop rated: Laws Electric
- RomeoTop rated: Metro Electric
- Royal OakTop rated: Rolly Electrical Service
- Shelby TownshipTop rated: The Neighborhood Electrician
- Sterling Heights
- Traverse CityTop rated: Top Line Electric
- TroyTop rated: Joe Pizik Electric
- Warren
- Westland
Guides for Michigan
All Michigan guidesQuestions from Michigan homeowners
Does an electrician in Michigan need a state license?
Yes. Under the Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 PA 407), a business may not do electrical contracting without an electrical contractor license from the state board or the appropriate municipality. Individual electricians are licensed as apprentices, journeymen or master electricians through LARA's Bureau of Construction Codes.
How can I check an electrical contractor's license?
Use LARA's public licensee search on the Accela Citizen Access portal and choose the license type "Electrical Contractor." You can search by business name, person's name or license number and see whether the license is active.
What experience does a licensed electrician have?
A journeyman electrician must document at least 8,000 hours of supervised electrical work over at least 4 years. A master electrician needs at least 12,000 hours over 6 or more years and must have held a journeyman license for at least 2 years.
Do I need a permit for electrical work on my home?
New wiring, new circuits, service changes and additions to an existing system generally need an electrical permit from your local building department, or from the state Bureau of Construction Codes where it is the enforcing agency. Work may not be covered or put into use until an electrical inspector has approved it.
Can I do electrical work on my own house?
Michigan offers a homeowner electrical permit for a person who owns and lives in, or will live in, a single-family home and does the work personally. The work still has to meet the Michigan Electrical Code and pass inspection; landlords and rental units do not qualify.
Which electrical code applies in Michigan?
The 2023 Michigan Electrical Code (Part 8 rules) took effect on March 12, 2024 and adopts the 2023 National Electrical Code with state amendments. One Michigan change requires the emergency disconnect for one- and two-family homes to be in a readily accessible outdoor location on or within sight of the house.
Check any contractor's license: Michigan license lookup