Madison Electrician — 53719
The 53719 ZIP code covers part of Madison in Dane County. That matters for electrical work, because permits and inspections for panel changes, new circuits and service upgrades are issued locally rather than nationally.
Permits for most electrical work in Wisconsin are issued by a city or county building department, so the same job two towns over can involve a different fee and inspection timeline.
Free referral service · no charge for the call · written quote before any work starts
- Written quotes before work starts, with a flat price per task rather than an open hourly meter.
- Insurance and workers’ compensation verified before anyone arrives at your property.
- No obligation: get the number, compare it, and decide on your own schedule.
- Licensed electricians only — ask for the licence number and confirm it before work begins.
- Every quote itemised — materials, labour, permit fee and anything that could change the scope.
Electrical work local to 53719
Madison is served by licensed electricians working across 15 ZIP codes. The city page for Madison lists every covered ZIP, and each service page explains what the job involves and what drives the price.
What people in Madison call about
- You have a Level 2 charger ready to hang, or a vehicle that needs one
- Double-tapped breakers or circuits with no earth ground
- A pool, spa, irrigation or outdoor circuit without GFCI coverage
- Repeated nuisance breaker trips across multiple unrelated circuits
- A breaker handle feels loose, will not stay in the on position, or is hot
- Breakers of a brand no longer manufactured, so no replacement is available
- A home office, home theatre or workshop with expensive equipment
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.
200 Amp Service Upgrade in Madison — what it costs
Increase household electrical capacity from 100 amps (or 60) to 200 amps so EV chargers, heat pumps, induction ranges and additions all run without tripping.
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 100A to 200A overhead service upgrade | $1,800 – $3,500 | Most common configuration |
| 100A to 200A underground service upgrade | $2,400 – $4,500 | Trenching and conduit add cost |
| 200A to 400A service upgrade | $4,500 – $9,500 | Large homes, dual panels, heavy EV load |
| Meter base and mast replacement | $400 – $1,400 | Required when components are damaged |
| Load calculation and permit package | $150 – $600 | Often bundled with the upgrade |
Duration: typically 1-2 days. Full 200A Service Upgrade guide for Wisconsin.
Services available in 53719
Electrical Panel Replacement
$1,300 – $4,000200 Amp Service Upgrade
$1,800 – $4,500Outlet, Switch & Receptacle Installation
$120 – $500Hot Tub & Spa Wiring
$400 – $2,00024/7 Emergency Electrician
$150 – $850Solar & Battery Storage Wiring
$1,500 – $12,000Whole-House Rewiring
$8,000 – $30,000Electrical Safety Inspection
$250 – $900Commercial Electrical Services
$300 – $15,000What moves the price in Madison
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 53719
- Dane County is the permitting jurisdiction for electrical work at this location.
- Time zone: Central — emergency and after-hours availability follows local time.
- 15 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 Madison service area
Amber marker: Madison, WI 53719. 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 53719
What does an electrician charge in Madison, WI?
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 Wisconsin move the national ranges by roughly 10-25% either way, and panel capacity work starts around $1,300 and rises from there.
Do you have electricians covering the 53719 ZIP code?
Yes — 53719 (Madison, Wisconsin, Dane County) is inside the coverage network, and requests from this ZIP are routed to licensed electrical contractors working the Madison area. Give the dispatcher the ZIP and the street so they can confirm the visit window.
Is 24/7 emergency service available for 53719?
Emergency requests are taken around the clock. Central 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.
How much does an electrician cost per hour?
Licensed residential electricians generally charge in the $50 to $150 per hour range in 2026, plus a service call fee of roughly $75 to $200. Most companies now price common jobs flat-rate rather than hourly, which means the number you are quoted is the number you pay if the scope does not change.
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 53719?
This ZIP sits in Dane County, Wisconsin. 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.
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.
Need an electrician in Madison 53719?
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 Madison 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.