From 1920s bungalows in Kenwood to downtown storefronts, licensed electrical work across St. Pete, 24/7.
Call (727) 476-7079, open 24/7 in St. Petersburg
St. Pete’s housing is old, and that matters
St. Petersburg is Pinellas County’s largest city, with about 262,700 residents (Census ACS 2020–2024). The median home was built in 1969, among the oldest housing stock in the county. In historic neighborhoods like Historic Kenwood, Old Northeast, Crescent Lake and Old Southeast, many homes are much older than that. Here’s what that means electrically:
- Knob-and-tube and early cloth-insulated wiring still turns up in pre-war homes. Rewiring →
- Fuse boxes, Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels in mid-century homes. FPE & Zinsco replacement →
- 60- to 100-amp services that can’t support central AC, an EV and modern kitchens. Service upgrades →
- Ungrounded two-prong circuits throughout
Flooding, salt air and storm damage
Low-lying neighborhoods such as Shore Acres, Snell Isle and areas along Tampa Bay and Boca Ciega Bay took saltwater flooding during Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. Flooded panels, outlets and meter equipment have to be evaluated and often replaced, not just dried out, and raising or relocating equipment may be required under flood rules. We can assess flood-exposed systems and handle the permitted repairs.
Permits in St. Petersburg
Permits inside the city come from the City of St. Petersburg Building & Permitting office at the Municipal Services Center, One 4th Street N. Historic properties in local historic districts may need additional review for exterior work. Some addresses with a “St. Petersburg” mailing address, including parts of Lealman, Tierra Verde and the area around our own base, are unincorporated and permitted through Pinellas County. We handle either.
Utility: Duke Energy Florida.
Popular services in St. Pete
- Panel upgrades: Good (ABB) or Best (Siemens, 10-year warranty), surge protection included
- Service upgrades
- Rewiring for knob-and-tube, aluminum and ungrounded wiring
- EV charger installation, including condos and alley garages
- SPAN smart panels
- Commercial service and build-outs downtown, in the Grand Central District, the Edge District and along Central Ave
Neighborhoods we serve
Downtown, Old Northeast, Historic Kenwood, Crescent Lake, Old Southeast, Snell Isle, Shore Acres, Disston Heights, Euclid–St. Paul, Jungle Terrace, Tyrone, Azalea, Lakewood Estates, Pinellas Point and everywhere in between. We’re also next door in Gulfport, Pinellas Park and Treasure Island.
St. Petersburg FAQ
My 1920s house still has some knob-and-tube wiring. Do I have to replace all of it? Not always at once, but knob-and-tube has no ground, wasn’t designed for modern loads, and many insurers won’t write policies on homes with active knob-and-tube. We’ll inspect it and give you a phased plan if a full rewire isn’t in the budget.
My panel got wet in the storm surge. Can I just turn it back on? No. Equipment that’s been submerged, especially in saltwater, needs to be evaluated by an electrician and is usually replaced. Your utility may also require an inspection before restoring power.
Who issues electrical permits in St. Pete? The City of St. Petersburg for addresses inside city limits. Unincorporated areas with St. Pete mailing addresses go through Pinellas County.
Can you install an EV charger at a downtown condo? Often, yes, with association approval. We’ll assess the garage’s electrical capacity and metering and work with your board or manager.
St. Pete electrician, day or night: call (727) 476-7079.