Matamoras Electrician — 18336
18336 is the ZIP code for Matamoras in Pike County, Pennsylvania. 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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- Every quote itemised — materials, labour, permit fee and anything that could change the scope.
- Insurance and workers’ compensation verified before anyone arrives at your property.
Electrical work local to 18336
Matamoras is served by licensed electricians working in this ZIP code. The city page for Matamoras lists every covered ZIP, and each service page explains what the job involves and what drives the price.
What people in Matamoras call about
- Buying an older home and wanting real electrical data before closing
- Breakers that feel hot, trip without load or will not reset cleanly
- An existing 240-volt outlet (dryer, range) is being reused
- Energy retrofit to LED with occupancy controls
- Scorch marks, discoloured faceplates or a warm wall plate
- Repeated outages that threaten food, heat, sump pumps or medical equipment
- Water came into contact with outlets, wiring or the service panel
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.
Ceiling Fan Installation in Matamoras — what it costs
Mounting, wiring and balancing ceiling fans on properly rated boxes, with remote, wall control or smart switch integration.
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ceiling fan install on an existing rated box | $150 – $350 | Straightforward single-story room |
| Ceiling fan install with new box and brace | $220 – $500 | Includes attic access work |
| High or vaulted ceiling fan installation | $350 – $600 | Lift and downrod included |
| Remote or smart wall control wiring | $120 – $300 | Depends on switch availability |
| Outdoor or damp-rated porch fan | $250 – $550 | Weather-rated fixture and box |
Duration: typically 1-3 hours. Full Ceiling Fans guide for Pennsylvania.
Services available in 18336
Electrical Panel Replacement
$1,300 – $4,000Solar & Battery Storage Wiring
$1,500 – $12,000Outlet, Switch & Receptacle Installation
$120 – $500Hot Tub & Spa Wiring
$400 – $2,000Whole-House Generator Installation
$4,000 – $18,000Dedicated Circuit Installation
$200 – $900Recessed & LED Lighting Installation
$150 – $900Ceiling Fan Installation
$150 – $600Whole-House Surge Protection
$300 – $900What moves the price in Matamoras
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 18336
- Located in Pike — the authority that issues electrical permits for this address.
- Time zone: Eastern — emergency and after-hours availability follows local time.
- Service radius is local: the crew dispatched is working in this area, not travelling from out of state.
Map of the Matamoras service area
Amber marker: Matamoras, PA 18336. 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 18336
What does an electrician charge in Matamoras, PA?
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 Pennsylvania move the national ranges by roughly 10-25% either way, and panel capacity work starts around $1,300 and rises from there.
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.
Is 24/7 emergency service available for 18336?
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.
Which county handles electrical permits for 18336?
This ZIP sits in Pike County, Pennsylvania. 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.
Is a permit needed for electrical work?
Permits are commonly required for panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, and work in wet locations like kitchens, bathrooms and outdoors. Simple device replacements often do not need one. Because requirements are set locally, the safest approach is to ask the contractor who will pull the permit and confirm the inspection record afterwards.
Do you have electricians covering the 18336 ZIP code?
Yes — 18336 (Matamoras, Pennsylvania, Pike County) is inside the coverage network, and requests from this ZIP are routed to licensed electrical contractors working the Matamoras area. Give the dispatcher the ZIP and the street so they can confirm the visit window.
What warranty should I expect?
Workmanship warranties are set by the contractor, and one to two years on labour is common on larger jobs, with manufacturers covering the equipment separately. Ask for the warranty terms in writing on the invoice, not verbally.
Other ZIP codes in Matamoras, PA
1 covered ZIP code in Matamoras. Jump straight to the one closest to your address.
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Nationwide Electrician is a free referral service connecting Matamoras 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.