Licensed Electricians in Madison, WI
Madison, Wisconsin homeowners call electricians for the same handful of reasons: something failed, something is being added, or an inspection flagged something. This guide covers all three with local pricing context.
A licensed electrician serving Madison should be able to confirm their licence and insurance before arriving, and should tell you the trip fee on the phone. Anything less is a reason to keep calling.
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- Licensed electricians only — ask for the licence number and confirm it before work begins.
- Repairs tested under load before sign-off, not just switched on and left.
- Local crews who know your area’s permit office, inspection timelines and housing stock.
- Insurance and workers’ compensation verified before anyone arrives at your property.
- Written quotes before work starts, with a flat price per task rather than an open hourly meter.
Electrical services across Madison
Every category below has licensed local coverage in Madison and the surrounding Dane 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 Madison
Three of the most requested jobs in the Madison area, with the national 2026 planning ranges. Local labour rates, permits and access conditions move these numbers.
Whole-House Generator Installation — Wisconsin guide
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Manual transfer switch and inlet box | $800 – $2,500 | For a portable generator |
| Automatic transfer switch installation | $1,800 – $4,500 | Electrical side of a standby system |
| Standby generator electrical install (22-26 kW) | $4,000 – $9,000 | Typically the most requested size |
| Larger standby system (30-48 kW or whole-house) | $7,000 – $18,000 | Large homes, heavy electric load |
| Generator sub-panel and load management | $900 – $3,000 | Keeps the home inside a smaller generator |
Electrical Safety Inspection — Wisconsin guide
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic electrical safety inspection | $250 – $500 | Single-family home, written summary |
| Full inspection with thermal imaging and report | $450 – $900 | Recommended for homes 40+ years old |
| Pre-listing inspection for sellers | $300 – $700 | Avoids surprises during escrow |
| Pre-renovation assessment | $300 – $800 | Capacity and code pathways |
| Insurance-required documentation visit | $250 – $600 | Report formatted for underwriters |
Whole-House Rewiring — Wisconsin guide
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Whole-home rewire, open access (attic/basement bays) | $8,000 – $16,000 | Roughly $4-$7 per sq ft in easy-access homes |
| Whole-home rewire, fully finished with plaster | $14,000 – $30,000 | Up to $15 per sq ft in dense markets |
| Partial rewire (circuit groups / one floor) | $2,500 – $9,000 | Often the first phase |
| Knob-and-tube removal and replacement | $3,000 – $12,000 | Depends on how much remains |
| Aluminium branch circuit remediation | $2,000 – $8,000 | Pigtailing copper at each device, or full replacement |
ZIP codes covered in Madison, WI
15 ZIP codes are inside the Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53701 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53701 → |
| 53702 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53702 → |
| 53703 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53703 → |
| 53704 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53704 → |
| 53705 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53705 → |
| 53706 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53706 → |
| 53711 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53711 → |
| 53713 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53713 → |
| 53714 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53714 → |
| 53715 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53715 → |
| 53716 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53716 → |
| 53717 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53717 → |
| 53718 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53718 → |
| 53719 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53719 → |
| 53726 | Madison, WI | Dane | Licensed electrician 53726 → |
Map of Madison and nearby covered cities
Marker: Madison 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 Madison
- Dane County — licensed electricians covering the Madison portion of this county, including panel, wiring and emergency work.
Electrician FAQ for Madison
How many ZIP codes do electricians cover in Madison?
Madison has 15 ZIP codes in the network, spanning 1 county. Requests from any of them route to licensed electrical contractors working the Madison area.
Do you handle both homes and small businesses?
Most local electrical contractors take residential work and light commercial work such as retail, restaurant and office premises, including three-phase distribution, lighting retrofits and dedicated equipment circuits. Larger commercial projects are quoted from a site survey.
Can I get an emergency electrician in Madison 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.
What is a typical electrician call-out price in Madison, WI?
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 Madison are priced flat-rate, so you should get a number per task rather than an open hourly estimate.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Madison?
Permits are commonly required for panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits and work in wet locations, and they are issued by the local authority — Dane 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.
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.
Which electrical jobs are most common in Madison?
Across Dane, 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.
Need an electrician in Madison?
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Call (619) 877-0478Call (619) 877-0478. Ask for the licence number, the trip fee and a flat price for the job.
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