Licensed Electrician — Birmingham, AL

Licensed Electrician in Birmingham, AL

Panel upgrades, rewires, EV chargers, generators, and 24/7 emergency electrical repair. Serving Jefferson County and the 8-county Birmingham metro.

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AL Licensed & Insured Veteran Owned 24/7 Emergency Serving 8 Counties

What We Handle

From a single tripped breaker to a whole-home rewire, YES Home Service handles residential electrical work across Jefferson County and the greater Birmingham area. Every job is permitted and code-compliant.

Panel Upgrades & Replacements

100A to 400A service upgrades, Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panel replacements, split-panel installs, and main breaker replacements. All work is permit-ready and inspected by Jefferson County or the appropriate municipal authority.

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Outlets, Switches & Wiring

GFCI and AFCI installation, whole-home rewires in older Birmingham-area homes, outlet additions for kitchens and bathrooms, and dedicated 20A or 30A circuits for high-draw appliances. We run the wire, pull the permit, and pass inspection.

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Lighting Installation

Recessed LED lighting, ceiling fan installation and replacement, outdoor and landscape lighting, under-cabinet lighting, and dimmer controls. We handle both retrofit projects in finished ceilings and new-construction lighting layouts.

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EV Charger Installation

Level 2 (240V) EVSE installs for all major brands — Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint, Eaton, Grizzl-E, and others. We run a dedicated 240V circuit from your panel, mount the unit, and pull the Jefferson County permit. Most installs complete in one visit.

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Safety Inspections

Whole-home electrical safety evaluations covering panel condition, wiring type, grounding integrity, GFCI and AFCI protection, smoke and CO detector placement, and code compliance. Included annually with Home Systems membership.

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24/7 Emergency Electrical

Tripped breakers that won't reset, burning smell from outlets or panels, visible sparks, sudden partial power loss, and storm damage. We respond around the clock — call (205) 315-3334 any time. Cut power to the affected circuit first; we'll handle the rest.

Straightforward Pricing — Know Before We Start

We quote in writing before work begins. No surprise invoices. Home Systems and Total Home members receive a reduced $39 diagnostic fee and 15% off every repair.

Service Standard Price Member Price
Electrical Diagnostic $89 $39 (member)
Outlet / Switch Replacement $89–$189+ $76–$161+
Ceiling Fan Installation $150–$350+ $128–$298+
Panel Replacement (100A) $2,342+ $1,991+
Panel Replacement (200A) $3,100+ $2,635+
EV Charger Installation $489–$1,200+ $416–$1,020+
Whole-House Surge Protector $489+ $416+
Whole-Home Rewire (per sq ft) $3.50–$8+ $2.98–$6.80+

* Typical ranges. Exact quote on-site before work begins. Member pricing requires active Home Systems or Total Home membership. See membership plans.

Why Birmingham Homeowners Choose YES Electric

We're not a call center dispatching a subcontractor. We're not a call center dispatching a subcontractor. Our licensed master electrician is on your job. Every permit we pull has his license number on it.

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Licensed Master Electrician

YES Home Service holds an Alabama master electrician license issued by the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board. Every job we perform is permitted and code-compliant. License number available on request.

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Permits Pulled for You

We handle the Jefferson County permit application, schedule the municipal inspection, and close it out after sign-off. You never have to navigate the city permitting office. This protects your home's resale value and your homeowner's insurance.

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Members Save 15%

Home Systems Plan members pay a $39 diagnostic fee instead of $89, plus 15% off every electrical repair and installation. One membership covers electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and more.

On-Time or It's Free

We show up in the agreed arrival window. If we miss it without prior notice from you, your service call fee is waived. We don't double-book and we don't leave you waiting all day.

Your Birmingham Electrician

YES Home Service holds an Alabama master electrician license and is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We serve homeowners across Jefferson County, Shelby County, and the greater Birmingham metro area.

Every electrical job YES Home Service performs is permitted through the appropriate county or municipal authority — we pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and handle it all from start to finish. Our license number is on file with the Alabama Electrical Contractors Board and is available to any customer on request.

We carry general liability insurance and are licensed and bonded in the State of Alabama. When you call YES Home Service, you're not getting a handyman — you're getting a permitted, inspected, master-electrician-signed job that protects your home, your family, and your insurance coverage.

Questions about membership pricing, service availability in your ZIP code, or scheduling a same-week panel inspection? Call us directly at (205) 315-3334 or explore our membership plans online.

Electrical Issues Common in Birmingham-Area Homes

The Birmingham metro has a distinct set of electrical challenges driven by housing stock age, Alabama's climate, and local infrastructure. Here's what we see most often — and how we fix it.

Federal Pacific Panels in Lipscomb, Bessemer & Older Birmingham Neighborhoods

Homes built in the 1960s through 1980s across Lipscomb, Bessemer, Ensley, and Birmingham's older Southside neighborhoods frequently contain Federal Pacific Electric Stab-Lok panels. These panels have a documented failure rate — the breakers do not trip reliably under overload, creating a serious fire hazard. Most insurance carriers now require replacement. We specialize in FPE and Zinsco panel replacements throughout Jefferson County and can typically schedule within 1–2 weeks.

Grounding Challenges in Jefferson County Soil

Jefferson County's red clay soil and high seasonal humidity create unique grounding challenges not found in drier climates. Improperly driven ground rods, corroded grounding conductors, and missing grounding electrode conductors are common findings in our safety inspections. Proper grounding is essential for whole-home surge protection to function correctly — without it, the suppressor has no clean path to absorb a surge.

Alabama Thunderstorm Season & Whole-Home Surge Protection

Alabama averages more than 50 thunderstorm days per year. A single nearby lightning strike can send a surge through your service entrance and destroy HVAC controls, refrigerators, smart appliances, and electronics. A panel-mounted whole-home surge protector — combined with a properly grounded system — provides the first line of defense. We install Type 1 and Type 2 surge protective devices at the main panel for $489 and up, and members save 15%.

EV Charging Demand in Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills & Hoover

Level 2 EV charger installations are rising fastest in Mountain Brook, Vestavia Hills, Hoover, and Trussville, where newer construction and higher EV adoption rates are driving demand. A Level 2 charger requires a dedicated 240V, 50A circuit — work that must be permitted and inspected. We handle the full project: circuit, panel space evaluation (or sub-panel if needed), charger mounting, and Jefferson County permit.

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One membership covers all six services. Priority scheduling, no overtime charges, and extended warranties on every repair.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Electrical in Birmingham, AL

Real answers to real questions. If yours isn't here, call us at (205) 315-3334 — we pick up.

How much does an electrician cost in Birmingham, AL?
A diagnostic service call runs $89 standard or $39 for active Home Systems or Total Home members. Repairs vary widely: outlet or switch replacement typically runs $89–$189, ceiling fan installation $150–$350, and a 100A panel replacement starts at $2,342. We provide an exact written quote before any work begins — no surprises.
Do you pull permits for electrical work in Jefferson County?
Yes. YES Home Service handles the entire permit process. We submit the application to the appropriate Jefferson County or municipal authority, schedule the inspection, and close it out after the inspector signs off. You never have to deal with the city permitting office. Permitted work protects your homeowner's insurance coverage and your home's resale value.
How long does an electrical panel replacement take?
A standard 200A panel replacement typically takes 4–8 hours from disconnect to re-energization. We schedule the county inspection the same week when slots are available. The home will have a planned power outage during the cutover period, which we coordinate with you in advance so you can plan around it.
Is my Federal Pacific panel dangerous?
Federal Pacific Electric Stab-Lok panels have a well-documented failure rate — breakers fail to trip under overload, which creates a fire hazard. Most insurance companies now flag or surcharge homes with these panels, and some carriers require replacement before renewing a policy. We specialize in Federal Pacific and Zinsco replacements across the Birmingham metro and can typically schedule within 1–2 weeks. Call us for a free panel identification at (205) 315-3334.
What does the Home Systems membership include for electrical?
The Home Systems Plan includes an annual whole-home electrical safety inspection, GFCI and AFCI outlet testing, panel inspection for overheating and loose connections, and smoke and carbon monoxide detector testing with free battery replacement. Members also receive a reduced $39 diagnostic fee (vs. $89 standard) and 15% off all electrical repairs and installations throughout the year.
Do you install EV chargers in Birmingham?
Yes. We install Level 2 (240V) EV chargers for all major brands including Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint, Eaton, Grizzl-E, and others. We pull the permit, run the dedicated 240V circuit from your panel, install the EVSE unit, and schedule the inspection. Most installations are completed in one visit. Pricing starts at $489 for a straightforward install with panel capacity available.
What areas do you serve around Birmingham?
We serve the full 8-county Birmingham metro: Jefferson County, Shelby County, Tuscaloosa County, Walker County, Cullman County, Blount County, St. Clair County, and Bibb County. Cities include Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Homewood, Trussville, Pelham, Helena, Alabaster, Bessemer, Lipscomb, and Gardendale. Not sure if we cover your ZIP? Call us at (205) 315-3334.
What should I do in an electrical emergency?
For sparks, a burning smell, or a breaker that trips repeatedly and won't hold: cut power to the affected circuit at the main panel and call us immediately at (205) 315-3334. We respond to electrical emergencies 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays. Do not attempt to reset a breaker that smells hot or shows signs of scorching — that is a sign of a serious fault that requires diagnosis before the circuit is re-energized.

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One membership. Six services. YES Home Service covers the full home — electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and more — under a single plan with one point of contact.