Electrical Services in Columbia, SC

Compare 22 electrical services contractors near you in Columbia and surrounding area with an average rating of 4.7/5. Get free quotes, read reviews, and find the right pro for your project.

Last updated May 22, 2026

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All Day Electrician Columbia

5.0~8 years online
alldayelectrician.com/areas-served/columbia-south-carolina

Overwatch Electric

5.01½+ years online
overwatchelectric.com

Touchstone

5.03½+ years online
touchstoneelectric.com

Easy Electric LLC

4.915½+ years online
easyelectricalsolutions.com

Hazle Electric

4.9

Means

4.93½+ years online
meanselectricsc.com

Mister Sparky of Columbia

4.9~29 years online
mistersparky.com/columbia-scGet a Free Quote

Mr. Electric of Columbia

4.930½+ years online
mrelectric.com/columbia

Electric Services Inc

4.8

Mr. Electric Columbia Northeast

4.830½+ years online
mrelectric.com/columbia-northeast

Gregory Electric Company, Inc.

4.627+ years online
gregoryelectric.com

Oneway Electrical Llc

4.6

Bates

4.323 years online
bates-electric.com/locations/columbia-south-carolina

Shealy & Sons Electric

4.3

Wood

4.314+ years online
electricalcontractorcolumbiasc.com

Preferred Electrical & Data Solutions, LLC

4.2~3 years online
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Fogle Co

3.9

Electrical Services in Nearby SC Cities

Electrical Services in Columbia, SC

Columbia, South Carolina electricians serve Richland County's mix of older Forest Acres and Heathwood homes plus newer Lake Murray and Northeast Columbia subdivisions including the Fort Jackson community. Most older Columbia homes have 100-amp panels original to 1960s-90s construction; modern households with central AC, EV chargers, and heat pumps typically need 200-amp upgrades quoted at $2,500-4,500. Local electricians hold South Carolina state journeyman or master electrician licenses. Columbia permits and inspections cover most electrical work, with Dominion Energy SC providing service across most of the city.

Columbia's military community drives unique electrician demand—rapid renovation work for outgoing PCS families, fast-turnaround diagnostic work for incoming families, and the volume of rental property maintenance servicing the Fort Jackson community. South Carolina's strong solar tax credit and Dominion Energy net metering also drive electrician demand for solar interconnection work alongside service upgrades.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Columbia electricians offer military discounts?
Yes, many established Columbia electricians offer 5-10% discounts for active-duty Fort Jackson families. Some also offer flexible scheduling around PCS moves and TDY orders. Mention your service status when scheduling to confirm available discounts.
What permits does Columbia require?
Most electrical work beyond outlet/switch replacement requires a Columbia permit. Service upgrades, new circuits, panel changes, and detached structure feeds all require permits and city inspection. Reputable electricians pull permits as part of the project quote.
How long does panel upgrade take?
A typical Columbia 200-amp service upgrade takes 4-8 hours of electrician time on the install day, plus Dominion Energy SC coordination for the meter pull and reconnect (usually 1-3 weeks ahead). City inspection follows within 1-3 business days of completion.

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