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Philadelphia Electrician — 19019

Looking for electrical work in the 19019 area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania? Licensed electricians covering this ZIP handle repair, replacement and installation work to the code edition Philadelphia County has adopted — and the quote should be in writing before anyone starts.

Ask for a flat price per task rather than an hourly estimate. Flat-rate pricing is the residential standard, and it puts the risk of a slow job on the contractor rather than on your invoice.

Call (619) 877-0478Emergency service in PA

Free referral service · no charge for the call · written quote before any work starts

  • 24/7 availability for genuine emergencies — burning smells, sparks, water damage and total power loss.
  • Every quote itemised — materials, labour, permit fee and anything that could change the scope.
  • Licensed electricians only — ask for the licence number and confirm it before work begins.
  • Written quotes before work starts, with a flat price per task rather than an open hourly meter.
  • Local crews who know your area’s permit office, inspection timelines and housing stock.

Electrical work local to 19019

Philadelphia is served by licensed electricians working across 87 ZIP codes and 3 counties. The city page for Philadelphia lists every covered ZIP, and each service page explains what the job involves and what drives the price.

What people in Philadelphia call about

  • A breaker trips again within minutes of being reset
  • Home insurance refuses coverage, or a lender requires an electrical report
  • Adding an ADU, garage conversion, addition or finished basement
  • You want to schedule charging overnight on a time-of-use rate
  • Sparks when you plug something in, or a breaker that will not reset
  • Wiring a smart switch, dimmer or USB charging receptacle
  • A burning or fishy smell near an outlet, switch or 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.

Whole-House Rewiring in Philadelphia — what it costs

Replacement of obsolete or unsafe wiring throughout a home — knob-and-tube, cloth-insulated, two-wire ungrounded or failing aluminium branch circuits.

Whole-House Rewiring: national 2026 planning ranges. Your quote in Philadelphia, PA will reflect local labour rates, access and permit fees.
WorkTypical rangeNotes
Whole-home rewire, open access (attic/basement bays)$8,000 – $16,000Roughly $4-$7 per sq ft in easy-access homes
Whole-home rewire, fully finished with plaster$14,000 – $30,000Up to $15 per sq ft in dense markets
Partial rewire (circuit groups / one floor)$2,500 – $9,000Often the first phase
Knob-and-tube removal and replacement$3,000 – $12,000Depends on how much remains
Aluminium branch circuit remediation$2,000 – $8,000Pigtailing copper at each device, or full replacement

Duration: typically 1-3 weeks. Full Whole-House Rewiring guide for Pennsylvania.

Services available in 19019

Outlet, Switch & Receptacle Installation

$120 – $500

Whole-House Surge Protection

$300 – $900

EV Charger Installation

$500 – $3,500

Commercial Electrical Services

$300 – $15,000

Solar & Battery Storage Wiring

$1,500 – $12,000

Aluminum Wiring Repair

$300 – $9,000

Hot Tub & Spa Wiring

$400 – $2,000

Ceiling Fan Installation

$150 – $600

Circuit Breaker Replacement & Repair

$150 – $600

What moves the price in Philadelphia

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 19019

  • County: Philadelphia. Permit and inspection for most electrical work in this area is issued locally.
  • Time zone: Eastern — emergency and after-hours availability follows local time.
  • 87 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 Philadelphia service area

Amber marker: Philadelphia, PA 19019. 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 19019

What should I do while waiting for an electrician?

For an urgent fault, switch the affected circuit off at the panel and leave it off. If the panel itself is hot, smoking, sparking or wet, do not touch it and keep everyone away from it. Never pull a meter or open a panel, and never pour water on anything electrical.

Which county handles electrical permits for 19019?

This ZIP sits in Philadelphia 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.

How do I know the electrician is licensed?

Ask for the licence number before work begins and confirm it with the licensing authority for your state or municipality. Electrical licensing is handled at state level in most of the country and at city or county level in a few large metro areas, so the correct place to verify depends on where you live. A licensed contractor will give you the number, and usually the insurance certificate too, without being asked twice.

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 19019 ZIP code?

Yes — 19019 (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia County) is inside the coverage network, and requests from this ZIP are routed to licensed electrical contractors working the Philadelphia area. Give the dispatcher the ZIP and the street so they can confirm the visit window.

Is 24/7 emergency service available for 19019?

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.

What does an electrician charge in Philadelphia, 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.

Other ZIP codes in Philadelphia, PA

87 covered ZIP codes in Philadelphia. Jump straight to the one closest to your address.

Need an electrician in Philadelphia 19019?

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Call (619) 877-0478

Call (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 Philadelphia 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.