How to Choose the Right Electrician in Delray Beach (And Avoid the Wrong One)

Hiring an electrician in Delray Beach affects the safety of your home and the protection of your investment. The wrong choice — an unlicensed contractor, someone who skips permits, or a company that cuts corners — can create problems that follow your property for years. Here's what you need to know before you hire anyone.

The Most Important Thing: Florida Electrical Contractor License

Any electrical work beyond basic plug or switch replacement must be performed by a licensed electrical contractor in Florida. This is state law. Ask for the license number and verify it at myfloridalicense.com. Division 16 Electric Company holds Florida Electrical Contractor.

An unlicensed contractor cannot legally pull a permit. Unpermitted electrical work can void homeowner's insurance claims, create problems at resale, and become a liability if discovered.

Permits: Ask Before You Hire

If a contractor tells you the job doesn't need a permit, ask them to clarify specifically. In Palm Beach County, panel upgrades, new circuits, EV charger installations, generator installations, and outdoor wiring projects all require permits. At Division 16 Electric Company, we pull every permit required. The permit fee is included in your estimate.

Google Reviews: Patterns Over Ratings

Look at volume and recency as much as overall rating. A 4.9 with eight reviews is less meaningful than a 4.7 with 43 reviews. Read the negative reviews — how the company responded to criticism tells you more about their character than the five-star reviews.

Red Flags To Walk Away From

Quoting a job before seeing the actual panel or site. Cash-only pricing. Unable to provide a license number on request. Telling you a permit isn't needed for work that clearly requires one. No written estimate. Pressuring you to sign same-day.

Why Division 16 Electric Is The Right Choice

Division 16 Electric Company has served Delray Beach and Palm Beach County with licensed, permitted, documented electrical work backed by 43+ five-star Google reviews. We provide written estimates before every job, pull all required permits, and stand behind our work.

Call 561-876-8081 for a free estimate in Delray Beach.. Also serving Boynton Beach, Boca Raton, and all of Palm Beach County.