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Top Electrical Companies in Wisconsin (2026)
Licensed electrical companies across Wisconsin, ranked by real homeowner reviews. Ranked by verified reviews, license checks and responsiveness.
In Wisconsin, anyone who installs, repairs or maintains electrical wiring for others must hold a credential from the Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS), and the business itself needs an Electrical Contractor license. Work on one- and two-family homes falls under the Uniform Dwelling Code, and a master electrician may not start work that needs a permit until the permit is issued. Since September 1, 2026, the state electrical code (SPS 316) is based on the 2023 National Electrical Code, which adds whole-home surge protection. Long, snowy winters and many older homes make safe heating circuits, panels and backup power common projects.Our ranking lists local Wisconsin companies that serve homeowners, with their founding year, service area and contact details, so you can compare them and then confirm the license in the DSPS lookup before you hire.
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Top 3 in Wisconsin
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Flat Rate Electric
Racine, WI · Since 2005
0.00 reviewsFamily-owned Racine electrician since 2005 that prices by the job instead of by the hour, run by master electrician Randy Hobus.
Circuit Breaker Service Electrical Service Upgrades Lighting Insured - Rank 2#2 in Wisconsin
Helping Hands Electric & HVAC
Madison, WI · Since 2005
0.00 reviewsMadison electrical and HVAC company founded in 2005, offering panel upgrades, rewiring, EV chargers, surge protection and generator installs for homes.
Battery Backup Systems Ceiling Fan Installation Electrical Safety Inspections Insured - Rank 3#3 in Wisconsin
Hill Electric
Madison, WI · Since 1958
0.00 reviewsMadison electrical contractor since 1958, wiring new homes and remodels and handling service calls, code updates, panel upgrades, generators and EV chargers.
Data Cabling Electrical Code Corrections Electrical Remodeling Insured
Full Wisconsin top list
- Rank 1
RacineSince 2005
0.0 (0)Insured Circuit Breaker Service Electrical Service Upgrades Lighting Panel Upgrades - Rank 2
MadisonSince 2005
0.0 (0)Insured Battery Backup Systems Ceiling Fan Installation Electrical Safety Inspections Electrical Service Upgrades - Rank 3
MadisonSince 1958
0.0 (0)Insured Data Cabling Electrical Code Corrections Electrical Remodeling Electrical Service Upgrades - Rank 4
KenoshaSince 1995
0.0 (0)Insured Electrical Service Upgrades Lighting New Construction Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting - Rank 5
Eau ClaireSince 2008
0.0 (0)Data Cabling Dedicated Circuits Electrical Retrofits EV Chargers - Rank 6
WaukeshaSince 2006
0.0 (0)Bathroom & Exhaust Fan Installation Ceiling Fan Installation Circuit Breaker Service Data Cabling - Rank 7
Green BaySince 1996
0.0 (0)Basement Electrical Bathroom & Exhaust Fan Installation Ceiling Fan Installation Circuit Breaker Service - Rank 8
West AllisSince 1929
0.0 (0)Ceiling Fan Installation Circuit Breaker Service Data Cabling Electrical Code Corrections - Rank 9
AppletonSince 2006
0.0 (0)Ceiling Fan Installation Electrical Code Corrections Electrical Remodeling Home Audio - Rank 10
MilwaukeeSince 1996
0.0 (0)Commercial Electrical Build-Outs Electrical Remodeling Electrical Safety Inspections EV Chargers
Cities in Wisconsin
11 cities- AppletonTop rated: Schreiber Electric
- Eau ClaireTop rated: Chippewa Valley Electrical Contractors
- Green BayTop rated: Metzler Electric
- Janesville
- KenoshaTop rated: Phil Gagliardi Electric
- MadisonTop rated: Helping Hands Electric & HVAC
- MilwaukeeTop rated: Walkowiak Electric
- Oshkosh
- RacineTop rated: Flat Rate Electric
- WaukeshaTop rated: Elect-Tech
- West AllisTop rated: Roman Home Services
Guides for Wisconsin
All Wisconsin guidesQuestions from Wisconsin homeowners
Who licenses electricians in Wisconsin?
The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) issues electrical credentials, including the Electrical Contractor license for businesses and Master, Journeyman and Registered Electrician credentials for individuals. State law says no one may install, repair or maintain electrical wiring unless licensed or registered by DSPS, apart from a few exemptions.
How can I check an electrician's license in Wisconsin?
Use the DSPS LicensE license lookup at license.wi.gov and search by business name for the Electrical Contractor credential or by person for a Master or Journeyman Electrician. Check that the credential is active before you sign a contract.
Do I need a permit for electrical work on my house?
New homes, additions and alterations of one- and two-family dwellings fall under the Wisconsin Uniform Dwelling Code, and DSPS rules (SPS 305) say a master electrician may not start wiring that needs a uniform building permit until it is issued. The permit comes from your municipality, or from a state-certified inspection agency where the town does not run the program, so ask your local building office what applies to your job.
Can I do electrical work on my own home in Wisconsin?
State law exempts owners who work on wiring in a home they own and live in from the license requirement, unless a local ordinance requires a license. Permits and inspections still apply, and some cities add their own limits, so check with your local building department first.
Which electrical code does Wisconsin use?
Wisconsin's electrical code, SPS 316, adopts the 2023 National Electrical Code with state changes, effective September 1, 2026. It replaced the earlier code based on the 2017 NEC.
What changed for homeowners with the new electrical code?
DSPS lists new requirements for whole-home surge protection, limits on how many feeders can supply a building, and permits and inspections for electrical services on vacant land. Ask your electrician how these rules affect a service upgrade or new panel.
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