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Signs You Need an Electrician: A Homeowner’s Guide
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Updated Sep 27, 2026 · 10 companies ranked
Top Electrical Companies in Pennsylvania (2026)
Electrical companies across Pennsylvania, from Philadelphia to Erie, ranked by real homeowner reviews. Ranked by verified reviews, license checks and responsiveness.
Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license. Licensing is set by each municipality: Philadelphia requires an Electrical Contractor License from the Department of Licenses and Inspections, and Pittsburgh issues its own electrical trade license through Permits, Licenses and Inspections. Statewide, contractors who do $5,000 or more of home improvement work a year must register with the Attorney General and print their HIC number on contracts and ads. Permits and inspections follow the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, run by your municipality or a certified third-party agency. Many homes here are old, so outdated wiring and small panels are common.Our ranking lists local electrical companies in Pennsylvania's largest cities and orders them by real homeowner reviews. Each profile shows the service area, years in business and any license or HIC number we could confirm, so you can check them before you call.
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Top 3 in Pennsylvania
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Hilbrich Electric JE Inc
Erie, PA · Since 1986
0.00 reviewsFamily-owned Erie electrician since 1986, specializing in rewiring older homes, panel upgrades, Generac generator installs, LED conversions and security lighting, led by owner John E. Hilbrich.
Electrical Remodeling Electrical Service Upgrades Generators Insured - Rank 2#2 in Pennsylvania
J.L. Ruth Electric
Mechanicsburg, PA · Since 1979
0.00 reviewsSecond-generation family electrician in Mechanicsburg known for whole-house generators, service upgrades and wiring for new and older homes across the Harrisburg West Shore.
Bathroom & Exhaust Fan Installation Ceiling Fan Installation Data Cabling Insured - Rank 3#3 in Pennsylvania
King Electric Service
Pittsburgh, PA · Since 1986
0.00 reviewsSecond-generation, family-owned North Hills electrician since 1986, known for panel and service upgrades, whole-house rewires, standby generators, EV chargers and surge protection across greater Pittsburgh.
Electrical Service Upgrades EV Chargers Generators Insured
Full Pennsylvania top list
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ErieSince 1986
0.0 (0)Insured Electrical Remodeling Electrical Service Upgrades Generators Home Standby Generator Installation - Rank 2
MechanicsburgSince 1979
0.0 (0)Insured Bathroom & Exhaust Fan Installation Ceiling Fan Installation Data Cabling Electrical Remodeling - Rank 3
PittsburghSince 1986
0.0 (0)Insured Electrical Service Upgrades EV Chargers Generators Home Standby Generator Installation - Rank 4
PhiladelphiaSince 1962
0.0 (0)Insured Ceiling Fan Installation Circuit Breaker Service Data Cabling Dedicated Circuits - Rank 5
SwoyersvilleSince 2003
0.0 (0)Insured Ceiling Fan Installation Ductless Mini-Split Installation Electrical Code Corrections Electrical Remodeling - Rank 6
West ReadingSince 1918
0.0 (0)Insured Circuit Breaker Service Data Cabling Electrical Code Corrections Electrical Service Upgrades - Rank 7
LansdaleSince 1999
0.0 (0)Insured Bathroom & Exhaust Fan Installation Ceiling Fan Installation Chandelier Installation Circuit Breaker Service - Rank 8
LancasterSince 1979
0.0 (0)Data Cabling Electrical Code Corrections Electrical Safety Inspections Electrical Service Upgrades - Rank 9
BethlehemSince 1986
0.0 (0)Ceiling Fan Installation Circuit Breaker Service Electric Heat Installation Electrical Code Corrections - Rank 10
PittsburghSince 1984
0.0 (0)Appliance Hookups Dedicated Circuits Electrical Remodeling Electrical Service Upgrades
Cities in Pennsylvania
14 cities- Allentown
- BethlehemTop rated: Werkheiser Electric
- ErieTop rated: Hilbrich Electric JE Inc
- Harrisburg
- LancasterTop rated: Stephen M. Daniels Electrical Contractors
- LansdaleTop rated: Wes Carver Electric
- MechanicsburgTop rated: J.L. Ruth Electric
- PhiladelphiaTop rated: Narducci Electric
- PittsburghTop rated: King Electric Service
- Reading
- Scranton
- SwoyersvilleTop rated: Quality Electric
- West ReadingTop rated: Waldman Electrical Contractors
- York
Guides for Pennsylvania
All Pennsylvania guidesQuestions from Pennsylvania homeowners
Does Pennsylvania have a state electrician license?
No. Pennsylvania leaves electrical licensing to local governments, so rules differ from town to town. Philadelphia licenses electrical contractors through its Department of Licenses and Inspections, and the City of Pittsburgh issues an electrical trade license through its Department of Permits, Licenses and Inspections.
What is a PA HIC number and should my electrician have one?
Contractors who do $5,000 or more of home improvement work a year must register with the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. The registration number must appear on their contracts, estimates and ads, and you can look it up on the Attorney General's contractor search. Registration is not a skills license or an endorsement.
How do I check an electrician's license in Philadelphia?
Use the City of Philadelphia L&I contractor lookup at li.phila.gov, which lists actively licensed contractors by type, including electrical contractors. Philadelphia requires a license for all electrical work, including low-voltage wiring.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Pennsylvania?
Permits follow the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, which moved to the 2021 International Codes on January 1, 2026. Your municipality either runs its own code office or relies on a certified third-party inspection agency, so ask your local code office which one applies to your address.
What must a home improvement contract include in Pennsylvania?
Under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act, the contract must show the contractor's registration number and give you the right to cancel within three business days of signing. The contractor may not take payment before the contract is signed, and the down payment is generally limited to one-third of the price plus any special-order materials.
What insurance must a registered home improvement contractor carry?
To register with the Attorney General, a contractor must carry at least $50,000 of personal injury liability coverage and $50,000 of property damage coverage. Philadelphia's electrical contractor license requires higher limits, including $500,000 of general liability per occurrence.
Do I need to call before digging for an outdoor circuit or generator line?
Yes. Pennsylvania's One Call law (Act 287) requires anyone who digs, including homeowners, to call 811 or file a request with Pennsylvania One Call at least three business days before starting.
Check any contractor's license: Pennsylvania license lookup