Safety concern or outage pattern
Burning smells, hot outlets, sparking, repeated breaker trips, or exposed wiring should be described clearly when calling so the company can triage urgency.
Columbia SC local directory
Electrical companies serving Columbia SC.
Find Columbia electricians for troubleshooting, panel work, lighting, outlets, safety inspections, generator hookups, and home electrical repairs.
41 listings
Updated September 2026
Consumer directory
Compare Columbia electricians by safety issue, licensed scope, and response path.
The current Columbia electrical hub has meaningful local provider depth: about 38 publishable electrical listings in the working inventory, with 23 comparison-ready profiles based on current contact and public-signal completeness.
Panel, circuit, or code work
Ask whether the work may require permits, inspection, utility coordination, or a licensed electrician with a specific credential type.
Lighting, devices, and smaller repairs
Confirm minimum service fees, parts availability, fixture handling, and whether troubleshooting time is billed separately.
Questions to ask before booking
- Do you handle this exact electrical issue, and is it urgent enough for same-day service?
- What license, insurance, permit, or inspection details apply to this job?
- What service-call, diagnostic, or minimum-labor fees should I expect?
- Will I receive written notes on the problem, repair, and any follow-up safety concerns?
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Last reviewed September 2026. Confirm exact license fit, safety risk, permit requirements, service fees, and who performs the electrical work before booking.
How to choose an electrical company in Columbia
The current Columbia electrical hub has meaningful local provider depth: about 38 publishable electrical listings in the working inventory, with 23 comparison-ready profiles based on current contact and public-signal completeness.
Start with companies that clearly serve your area, show recent review strength, and make it easy to call or request service from a phone.
For urgent repairs, confirm availability, pricing, licensing, insurance, and service fit directly with the business before booking.
What to compare
- Licensed electrical work
- Panel and troubleshooting experience
- Safety inspection process
- Scheduling availability
- Permit and code guidance
Electrical companies
Compare service fit, contact completeness, review signals, and profile detail before choosing who to call.
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Perry Mann Electric
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyPerry Mann Electric appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
4.7 stars / 33 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Mid-state Auto
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyMid-state Auto appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
4.7 stars / 30 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Beaver Plumbing and Electric
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyBeaver Plumbing and Electric appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
5 stars / 435 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Sunrise Electric Co.
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountySunrise Electric Co. appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
4.9 stars / 700 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Fogle & Sons Electric
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyFogle & Sons Electric appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
5 stars / 74 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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McClerklin’s Electrical Services
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyMcClerklin’s Electrical Services appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
4.9 stars / 454 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Seastrunk Electric Co
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountySeastrunk Electric Co appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
5 stars / 1 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Lockhart Power Company
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyLockhart Power Company appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
5 stars / 1 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Hinds Electric Co Inc
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyHinds Electric Co Inc appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
5 stars / 1 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Electric Services Inc
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyElectric Services Inc appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
4.8 stars / 20 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Edison Electricians of Columbia
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyEdison Electricians of Columbia appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
5 stars / 2 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Daniels Engineering Services
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyDaniels Engineering Services appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
5 stars / 6 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Easy Electric LLC
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyEasy Electric LLC appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
4.9 stars / 336 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Rytec Electric
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyRytec Electric appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
4.9 stars / 446 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Touchstone Electric – Columbia
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyTouchstone Electric – Columbia appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
5 stars / 30 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Frontline Electric
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyFrontline Electric appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
4.9 stars / 76 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Bates
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyBates appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
4.3 stars / 31 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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The Electrical Guy
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyThe Electrical Guy appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
5 stars / 1 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Lightning Fast Electrical Services
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyLightning Fast Electrical Services appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
5 stars / 21 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Cashion Electricians Inc
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyCashion Electricians Inc appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
5 stars / 5 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Snipes Electric
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountySnipes Electric appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
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Gibson Electric
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyGibson Electric appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
4.3 stars / 6 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.
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Etheridge Electrical Contractors
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyEtheridge Electrical Contractors appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
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Columbia Air Conditioning & Heating Electric Co
Columbia SC; Richland County; Lexington CountyColumbia Air Conditioning & Heating Electric Co appears in the Columbia electrical directory. Compare phone access, service-area fit, public review signals, and whether the company handles your troubleshooting, panel, lighting, outlet, generator, safety, permit, or code-related electrical need.
4.6 stars / 23 reviews Confirm services, availability, license/insurance, and estimate terms directly.Helpful homeowner guides
Practical local guidance for comparing Columbia-area companies before you call, book, or approve work.
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License checks
Use this guide to check South Carolina contractor credentials before hiring for residential electrical, plumbing, HVAC, building, specialty, or inspection work.
Read resource Columbia SC resourcePermit guide
Permits can depend on where the property sits, what kind of work is being done, and who is doing the work. Use this page as a starting point, then confirm with the responsible authority.
Read resourceWhat electrical issues should not wait?
Burning smells, hot outlets, sparking, repeated breaker trips, flickering tied to appliances, or exposed wiring should be checked promptly.
Why confirm licensing for electrical work?
Electrical work affects home safety and code compliance. Ask for current licensing, insurance, and whether permits are required.
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