Ann Arbor Electrician — 48104
48104 is the ZIP code for Ann Arbor in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Electricians working this route handle everything from a dead outlet in a 1950s bungalow to a 200-amp service upgrade for a new heat pump, and the price of those two jobs is not close.
If the symptom is a burning smell, sparking, smoke or water contacting live wiring, treat it as an emergency and cut the circuit at the panel. Everything else is a scheduling question rather than a safety one.
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- No obligation: get the number, compare it, and decide on your own schedule.
- Every quote itemised — materials, labour, permit fee and anything that could change the scope.
- Written quotes before work starts, with a flat price per task rather than an open hourly meter.
- Licensed electricians only — ask for the licence number and confirm it before work begins.
- Free phone triage: describe the symptom and find out whether it is urgent or can wait.
Electrical work local to 48104
Ann Arbor is served by licensed electricians working across 8 ZIP codes. The city page for Ann Arbor lists every covered ZIP, and each service page explains what the job involves and what drives the price.
What people in Ann Arbor call about
- Bulbs fail far more often in one fixture than anywhere else
- The panel is a known problem brand (Federal Pacific Stab-Lok, Zinsco)
- Scorch marks, discoloured faceplates or a warm wall plate
- An existing 240-volt outlet (dryer, range) is being reused
- A panel, sub-panel or three-phase distribution upgrade
- Double-tapped breakers or circuits with no earth ground
- Rework by an unlicensed handyman is suspected
If any of those are happening now, treat the circuit as suspect: switch it off at the panel and have it tested rather than resetting a breaker repeatedly.
Commercial Electrical Services in Ann Arbor — what it costs
Three-phase, lighting retrofit, tenant improvement, sign, parking-lot and equipment power work for small business, retail, restaurant and light industrial premises.
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial service call and diagnostics | $300 – $900 | Site visit with written scope |
| LED lighting retrofit (per fixture installed) | $90 – $300 | Depends on access and fixture type |
| New dedicated equipment circuit | $600 – $3,500 | Kitchen, refrigeration, production |
| Three-phase sub-panel installation | $2,500 – $9,000 | Includes feeder and disconnects |
| Parking lot or site lighting repair | $500 – $6,000 | Pole, ballast or driver work |
Duration: typically Project based. Full Commercial Work guide for Michigan.
Services available in 48104
24/7 Emergency Electrician
$150 – $850Circuit Breaker Replacement & Repair
$150 – $600Solar & Battery Storage Wiring
$1,500 – $12,000Ceiling Fan Installation
$150 – $600Hot Tub & Spa Wiring
$400 – $2,000Recessed & LED Lighting Installation
$150 – $900Electrical Panel Replacement
$1,300 – $4,000EV Charger Installation
$500 – $3,500Dedicated Circuit Installation
$200 – $900What moves the price in Ann Arbor
Things that lower it
- An existing circuit that can carry the new load
- Open access — attic, basement or crawlspace runs
- Bundling several small jobs into one visit
- Spare breaker positions already in the panel
Things that raise it
- Fishing new cable through finished plaster or drywall
- A panel that is full, undersized or a recalled brand
- Permitted work with inspection and utility coordination
- Damaged service entrance, meter base or mast
Local notes for 48104
- Washtenaw County is the permitting jurisdiction for electrical work at this location.
- Time zone: Eastern — emergency and after-hours availability follows local time.
- 8 ZIP codes inside this service area.
- Service radius is local: the crew dispatched is working in this area, not travelling from out of state.
Map of the Ann Arbor service area
Amber marker: Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Blue markers: nearby covered cities. The shaded ring shows a typical 15-mile local service radius — actual dispatch areas vary by contractor.
Nearby ZIP codes
Adjacent ZIP codes with licensed coverage. If your address sits on a boundary, either ZIP works.
Electrician FAQ for 48104
What does an electrician charge in Ann Arbor, MI?
Expect the same structure as the national market: roughly $50-$150 per hour for licensed residential work plus a trip fee of about $75-$200, with most common jobs priced flat-rate per task. Local labour rates in Michigan move the national ranges by roughly 10-25% either way, and panel capacity work starts around $1,300 and rises from there.
What payment methods are typical?
Card, cheque and bank transfer are common, with financing available on larger projects through some companies. Be cautious of anyone demanding full payment in cash up front — a deposit for materials is normal on large jobs, full prepayment is not.
Do you have electricians covering the 48104 ZIP code?
Yes — 48104 (Ann Arbor, Michigan, Washtenaw County) is inside the coverage network, and requests from this ZIP are routed to licensed electrical contractors working the Ann Arbor area. Give the dispatcher the ZIP and the street so they can confirm the visit window.
Do you charge for estimates?
Many contractors give a free estimate on planned work such as a panel replacement, charger install or rewire, while diagnostic visits for an unknown fault usually carry a trip fee that is often credited toward the repair. The exact policy varies by contractor, and it should be confirmed on the phone before anyone travels.
Is 24/7 emergency service available for 48104?
Emergency requests are taken around the clock. Eastern time applies locally, and after-hours availability depends on the contractor on duty — genuine emergencies such as burning smells, smoke, sparks or water contacting live wiring are prioritised over routine work.
Can the electrician tell me the price over the phone?
For defined jobs — a charger install, a panel replacement, a ceiling fan on a known ceiling height — a ballpark number is reasonable. For a fault that has not been diagnosed, any honest contractor will explain that the cause determines the price, and will quote the diagnostic first.
Which county handles electrical permits for 48104?
This ZIP sits in Washtenaw County, Michigan. Permit and inspection requirements for panel changes, service upgrades and new circuits are set locally, so confirm with the contractor whether a permit is required for your specific job and who is filing it.
Need an electrician in Ann Arbor 48104?
Free phone triage: describe what is happening and find out whether it needs a visit today or can be scheduled. No obligation, no charge for the call.
Call (619) 877-0478Call (619) 877-0478 any time. Ask for the licence number, the trip fee and a flat price for the job.
Nationwide Electrician is a free referral service connecting Ann Arbor homeowners with licensed electrical contractors. We do not perform electrical work and we do not set the prices contractors charge. Coverage data for 18,671 US ZIP codes, last verified September 23, 2026.