Classic City Electric
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4½+ years online5.0
Electrical Services in Athens, GA
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Revamp Athens Electrical Company
Verified Pro
5½+ years online5.0
Georgia Electrical Techs
Verified Pro
12+ years online4.9(46)
The Flash Electric
Verified Pro
6+ years online4.9(300)
Thunderbolt Electric
Verified Pro
1½+ years online4.9(92)
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4.8Reliable Heating & Air, Plumbing and Electrical - Athens
4.829+ years onlineCity Electric Supply Athens
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4.612+ years onlineAll Bright Electric
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4.3ATHENS ELECTRIC COMPANY
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Electrical Services in Athens, GA
Athens, Georgia electricians in this directory cover Five Points, Cobbham, Boulevard, and surrounding Clarke County. A typical 200-amp panel upgrade runs $2,500-$4,500. Service mast and meter upgrades add $1,200-$3,000. Whole-home Type 2 surge protection runs $300-$600 installed.
Georgia Power covers most Athens electric service. Athens-Clarke County Building Inspection permits and inspects all service work. Whole-home surge protection is recommended given Georgia thunderstorm intensity.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need a permit for an Athens panel upgrade?
- Yes — Athens-Clarke County Building Inspection requires a permit.
- Will my EV charger need a panel upgrade?
- A 240V/50A Level 2 charger draws 11-12 kW. Older 100-amp services and 1990s 150-amp services are usually too tight.
- Should I add surge protection?
- Yes — Georgia thunderstorms cause direct strikes regularly.
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