Electricians in Wilmington, DE
24 electricians and electrical contractors listed in Wilmington, Delaware.
About electrical services in Wilmington
WireCircuitPro currently lists 24 electricians and electrical contractors based in Wilmington, compiled from state license-board records and OpenStreetMap business data.
Demand here is shaped by Wilmington's mix of older housing stock, new construction, and a steady pipeline of panel upgrades, EV-charger installs, and code-driven service work. The area already has 1 public EV charging station mapped, a useful signal of how quickly home and workplace charging demand is growing locally. Most homeowners hire for permitted jobs — service upgrades, rewires, generators, and EV circuits — while commercial owners lean on contractors for tenant fit-outs and lighting retrofits.
Local pricing typically tracks the Delaware metro average, with permit and inspection turnaround handled at the city building department. Whoever you hire, confirm an active DE electrical license and general liability insurance before work starts — listings marked "Verified" have had their license number matched to a state board record.
Wilmington electrical regulations
- Code adoption
- 2020 NEC (state-adopted)
- Licensing
- state level
- Permits
- Permits are pulled at the local building department; a licensed electrician of record is required for service-level work.
- Inspections
- Rough-in and final inspections by the local AHJ.
Climate & power considerations
- Climate
- Temperate continental
- Grid risks
- seasonal storm outages
- Load profile
- EV chargers and heat-pump conversions are the primary drivers of new service upgrades.
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Wilmington electricians
View all →Anthony Graves
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Bishal Tamang
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Christopher Schmidt
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Colin Convery
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Colin Loftus
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Daniel Zatwarnytsky
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
David Davis
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Elijah Smith
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Henry Satterfield
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
James Stiner
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
John Haughey
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
John-michael Mroz
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Jose Granados
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Joseph Zoladkiewicz
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Justine Vicente
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Michael Barrett
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Michael Ruello
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Patrick Deely
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Ruth Adenaike
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Thomas Casey
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Timothy Appelhans
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Timothy Mclaughlin
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
Victor Mercado
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
William Mcguire
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Wilmington
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Frequently asked questions about Wilmington electricians
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Wilmington?
Yes — service upgrades, new circuits, panel replacements, and most generator and EV-charger installs require a permit. Permits are pulled at the local building department; a licensed electrician of record is required for service-level work.
Are Wilmington electricians state or city licensed?
Delaware issues electrician licenses at the state level; permits are pulled locally in Wilmington. Check the license number against the state board's public lookup.
Which NEC edition does Wilmington follow?
2020 NEC (state-adopted). Local amendments may apply — confirm with your electrician before scoping out a service upgrade or rewire.
How long do inspections take in Wilmington?
Rough-in and final inspections by the local AHJ.
What does an electrician cost in Wilmington?
Service calls in Wilmington typically run $150–$250 minimum, with full panel upgrades $2,500–$5,500 and Level 2 EV charger installs $900–$2,200 depending on run length and panel capacity.
What should I look for when hiring in Wilmington?
Confirm an active DE license, current general liability insurance (typically $1M+), written scope and pricing, and that the contractor will pull the permit in their name — not yours.