Licensed Electricians in Scranton, PA
Electricians serving Scranton, Pennsylvania cover 13 ZIP codes across Lackawanna. That footprint tells you something useful: the local crews are working a defined service area, not a national dispatch line.
The most useful thing you can do before calling is describe the symptom precisely — when it happens, which circuit, and what has changed recently. That converts a vague visit into a diagnosed repair.
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- 24/7 availability for genuine emergencies — burning smells, sparks, water damage and total power loss.
- No obligation: get the number, compare it, and decide on your own schedule.
Electrical services across Scranton
Every category below has licensed local coverage in Scranton and the surrounding Lackawanna area. Follow any one for the detailed scope, the questions worth asking and line-item pricing.
24/7 Emergency Electrician
$150 – $850Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting
$145 – $650Electrical Panel Replacement
$1,300 – $4,000200 Amp Service Upgrade
$1,800 – $4,500Whole-House Rewiring
$8,000 – $30,000EV Charger Installation
$500 – $3,500Outlet, Switch & Receptacle Installation
$120 – $500Dedicated Circuit Installation
$200 – $900Circuit Breaker Replacement & Repair
$150 – $600GFCI & AFCI Protection
$150 – $500Whole-House Generator Installation
$4,000 – $18,000Ceiling Fan Installation
$150 – $600Recessed & LED Lighting Installation
$150 – $900Whole-House Surge Protection
$300 – $900Hot Tub & Spa Wiring
$400 – $2,000Aluminum Wiring Repair
$300 – $9,000Smoke & CO Detector Installation
$100 – $800Electrical Safety Inspection
$250 – $900Solar & Battery Storage Wiring
$1,500 – $12,000Commercial Electrical Services
$300 – $15,000What electrical work costs in Scranton
Three of the most requested jobs in the Scranton area, with the national 2026 planning ranges. Local labour rates, permits and access conditions move these numbers.
Solar & Battery Storage Wiring — Pennsylvania guide
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Solar interconnection at the main panel | $1,500 – $4,000 | Depends on busbar rating and method |
| Battery system electrical install (one unit) | $2,500 – $6,000 | Including transfer and critical loads |
| Critical-load sub-panel installation | $1,200 – $3,500 | Keeps essentials live in an outage |
| Main panel or service upgrade for interconnection | $1,800 – $4,500 | When the busbar rating is short |
| Inverter replacement or add-on circuit | $800 – $3,000 | Electrical scope only |
EV Charger Installation — Pennsylvania guide
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 charger install, short garage run | $500 – $1,200 | Panel on the same wall, under 25 ft |
| Level 2 charger install, medium run (25-60 ft) | $900 – $2,200 | Through walls, ceiling or exterior |
| Long or outdoor run / detached garage | $1,500 – $3,500 | Conduit, trenching or stub-ups |
| NEMA 14-50 outlet instead of hardwired | $400 – $950 | Requires GFCI breaker in most cases |
| Panel upgrade if capacity is short | $1,300 – $4,000 | Only when the load calc requires it |
Recessed & LED Lighting Installation — Pennsylvania guide
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Recessed LED fixture install (per light, open access) | $125 – $300 | Attic access, existing circuit |
| Recessed fixture install, finished ceiling | $175 – $400 | Cutting, fishing and patching |
| Under-cabinet LED strip lighting | $350 – $900 | Run length and switching drive cost |
| New dimmer and switch leg | $150 – $400 | Per control location |
| Outdoor, security or landscape lighting run | $400 – $1,500 | Trenching and transformers excluded |
ZIP codes covered in Scranton, PA
13 ZIP codes are inside the Scranton coverage area. Pick your ZIP for the local page, including the county, the map and the nearest covered neighbours.
| ZIP code | Area | County | Electrician page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18501 | Scranton, PA | Lackawanna | Licensed electrician 18501 → |
| 18502 | Scranton, PA | Lackawanna | Licensed electrician 18502 → |
| 18503 | Scranton, PA | Lackawanna | Licensed electrician 18503 → |
| 18504 | Scranton, PA | Lackawanna | Licensed electrician 18504 → |
| 18505 | Scranton, PA | Lackawanna | Licensed electrician 18505 → |
| 18508 | Scranton, PA | Lackawanna | Licensed electrician 18508 → |
| 18509 | Scranton, PA | Lackawanna | Licensed electrician 18509 → |
| 18510 | Scranton, PA | Lackawanna | Licensed electrician 18510 → |
| 18512 | Scranton, PA | Lackawanna | Licensed electrician 18512 → |
| 18515 | Scranton, PA | Lackawanna | Licensed electrician 18515 → |
| 18519 | Scranton, PA | Lackawanna | Licensed electrician 18519 → |
| 18540 | Scranton, PA | Lackawanna | Licensed electrician 18540 → |
| 18577 | Scranton, PA | Lackawanna | Licensed electrician 18577 → |
Map of Scranton and nearby covered cities
Marker: Scranton city centre, derived from the average coordinates of its covered ZIP codes. Nearby markers are covered cities within the local service region.
Counties and areas served around Scranton
- Lackawanna County — licensed electricians covering the Scranton portion of this county, including panel, wiring and emergency work.
Electrician FAQ for Scranton
How many ZIP codes do electricians cover in Scranton?
Scranton has 13 ZIP codes in the network, spanning 1 county. Requests from any of them route to licensed electrical contractors working the Scranton area.
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.
Which electrical jobs are most common in Scranton?
Across Lackawanna, the volume work is panel replacement and service upgrades, EV charger circuits, outlet and circuit repair, whole-house surge protection and lighting. Homes built before 1980 also generate a lot of aluminium wiring and ungrounded outlet work.
What is a typical electrician call-out price in Scranton, PA?
The national structure applies: roughly $50-$150 per hour for licensed residential work, plus a trip or diagnostic fee of about $75-$200, which many contractors credit toward the repair if you proceed. Most common jobs in Scranton are priced flat-rate, so you should get a number per task rather than an open hourly estimate.
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.
Can I get an emergency electrician in Scranton tonight?
Emergency requests are accepted 24/7 and after-hours calls are prioritised when the situation is genuinely hazardous — burning smells, smoke, sparks, a hot panel or water contacting live wiring. Availability depends on the contractor on duty, so call and describe exactly what you can see and smell.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Scranton?
Permits are commonly required for panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits and work in wet locations, and they are issued by the local authority — Lackawanna for this area. Simple device swaps usually do not need one. Ask the contractor whether your job is permitted work and who is filing it.
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