Commercial electrical jobs in Orlando vary too much for a price list, so a licensed contractor looks at the work and quotes it. Tell us the address, the space and what needs doing, including any inspection or opening date, to get started.
What commercial electrical work can I book?
Everything from one dead circuit to a tenant build-out. Most requests fall into one of these groups.
| Type of work | Typical examples | What drives the quote |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting | LED retrofits, parking lots, emergency and exit lights | Fixture count, ceiling height, working hours |
| Tenant improvements | New circuits, outlets, data areas and build-outs | Plans, permits, landlord rules |
| Equipment power | Kitchen gear, compressors, signage, server closets | Load, voltage, distance from the panel |
| Panels and service | Added subpanels and service changes | Capacity, utility work, shutdown timing |
| EV charging | Stations for staff, customers or tenants | Number of ports, trenching, panel capacity |
| Troubleshooting | Outages, tripping breakers, failed equipment circuits | How well hidden the fault is |
When does a business need a commercial electrician?
When an outage costs you money, or a change touches a shared system. The usual triggers:
- A new tenant or new layout. Equipment and workstations rarely land where the last outlets were.
- A failed inspection item. An inspector, fire marshal or insurer has written something up, with a date attached.
- New equipment. An oven, a compressor or a signage package needs its own power.
- Repeated trips. A breaker that closes your register or your cooler every Friday is telling you to look at the load. See breakers that keep tripping for what causes them.
- Old lighting. Fixtures that are dying one by one, or a dark parking lot.
- Storm damage. After Hurricane Milton, Duke Energy Florida told customers that damage to a meter base, panel or customer-owned wiring meant contacting the local municipality, and that inspections may be required.
How does commercial electrical work get quoted?
- Tell us what you need. Use the online form and pick Business, or call or text (305) 859-1478.
- A contractor reviews it. A licensed electrical contractor who takes commercial work looks at the details and, for most jobs, visits the site.
- You get a quote. You decide whether to go ahead, and agree scope and schedule directly with them.
- Permits and inspection. Where the job needs them, the contractor handles the filing with your city or county.
What do I need for a commercial electrical quote?
The address, whether you own or lease, what the work is, any deadlines such as an inspection or opening date, and whether power can be shut off during the day. These extras also speed things up:
- Plans or a sketch, if there are any
- Photos of the panel with its door closed, the labels and the area involved
- Nameplate details for new equipment: volts, amps and phase
- Your opening hours and which hours are off limits for a shutoff
- Your landlord's or property manager's name, and their rules
Do commercial electrical jobs need a permit near Orlando?
Most electrical changes do, and rules differ across the area. Altamonte Springs' trades permit form has an Electrical scope and asks for a recorded Notice of Commencement above a set contract value. Orlando's Permitting Services Division handles city work. For a business inside Kissimmee Utility Authority territory, new or replacement service equipment must pass inspection before KUA will energize it. Plan the inspection into your opening date.
How do I check a commercial electrical contractor's license?
Search the state's Verify a Licensee page before work starts. The state explains that a certified electrical contractor license covers all types of electrical and alarm work and applies anywhere in Florida, while a registered license only applies where the holder has a local license. Your landlord or insurer may ask for this too.
Where is commercial electrical work available?
Orlando and nine nearby cities, including Winter Park, Kissimmee, Altamonte Springs and Sanford. See areas served. Own a house as well? See home electrical services. Tell us about your job and pick Business.
Hiring for a property? Check the license in Florida before work starts.
Common questions
How do payments work on commercial jobs?
Commercial work is quoted by the contractor, and payment terms are agreed with them.
How soon can someone come out?
That comes down to the contractor's schedule. Say if the job is urgent when you call or text, and we pass that along.
Can the work happen after hours?
Often, and it is worth asking if a shutoff would close your doors. Tell us your opening hours and which times are off limits, so the quote reflects it.
I lease my space. Who approves electrical work?
Check your lease, then ask your landlord or property manager in writing. Many leases require approval for electrical changes, and some landlords need their own contractor's input or specific paperwork.
Who pulls the permit on a commercial job?
The licensed contractor doing the work normally handles it. Cities each have their own forms and rules, so have your address ready. The permit guide covers the local offices.
Do rentals and small apartment buildings count as commercial?
A single rental home fits the normal home booking. For a building or a portfolio, choose Business, and describe the units and any shared panels or meters.
