Permit & inspection help
Bigger electrical jobs in South Florida usually go through a permit and inspection with the local building department. Hiring a licensed contractor who pulls the permit and meets the inspector keeps the job documented for insurance, resale and safety.
Jobs that commonly involve a permit (confirm locally)
- •Panel upgrades and panel replacements (for example Federal Pacific or Zinsco panels)
- •Standby generators, transfer switches and generator interlock kits
- •EV charger circuits (new 240V circuits)
- •Service changes: new meter can, service size increase (e.g. 100A to 200A), or relocating the service
- •New circuits, rewiring, and pool / spa electrical work
What a permit-pulling contractor typically handles
- •Submits the permit application under their Florida license
- •Schedules the required inspections and is on site or available for them
- •Coordinates with FPL when the work involves the meter or service disconnect
- •Gives you the closed-out permit / final inspection record for your files and insurer
Questions to ask before you hire
- •Will you pull the permit in your company name?
- •Is the permit cost included in the quote or billed separately?
- •Who meets the inspector, and what happens if a correction is needed?
- •Can I see your license? (Verify it on the Florida DBPR license lookup.)
Check your local building department
Permit and inspection rules, fees and timelines vary by county and by city. Many cities (for example Boca Raton, West Palm Beach or Jupiter) run their own building departments, while unincorporated areas use the county. Always confirm current requirements with the building department for the property address. Palmwire does not issue permits or give legal advice.
Verify any contractor's license on the Florida DBPR license lookup.
Contractors who pull permits (5)
Filter all →West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County · 11 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1010 (fictional)
🛡️ Insurance not on file
Around-the-clock electrical repair and storm prep: generator interlocks and transfer switches, whole-home surge protection, and post-storm inspections.
Contractor's stated after-hours / emergency fee: $99 emergency dispatch fee, any hour. Contractor-stated demo fee.
Jupiter, Palm Beach County · 12 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1002 (fictional)
🛡️ Insurance not on file
Hurricane-season ready: standby generator installs and maintenance, transfer switches, interlock kits, rooftop solar tie-ins, and Level 2 EV chargers.
North Palm Beach, Palm Beach County · 18 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1001 (fictional)
🛡️ Insurance not on file
Family-run residential electrical team based in North Palm Beach. Same-day troubleshooting, panel replacements (including Federal Pacific and Zinsco), and whole-home surge protection.
Contractor's stated after-hours / emergency fee: $125 after-hours service call (evenings and weekends), credited toward the repair. Contractor-stated demo fee.
Coral Springs, Broward County · 6 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1005 (fictional)
🛡️ Insurance not on file
Tesla, ChargePoint and universal Level 2 charger installs, load calculations, and service upgrades to 200A for EV homes.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County · 16 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1009 (fictional)
🛡️ Insurance not on file
Small-business electrical: storefront and restaurant build-outs, office lighting retrofits, exit and emergency lighting, and after-hours work so you can stay open.
Contractor's stated after-hours / emergency fee: After-hours commercial work billed at 1.5x the standard labor rate. Contractor-stated demo fee.
Inspection coordination (4)
Filter all →West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County · 11 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1010 (fictional)
🛡️ Insurance not on file
Around-the-clock electrical repair and storm prep: generator interlocks and transfer switches, whole-home surge protection, and post-storm inspections.
Contractor's stated after-hours / emergency fee: $99 emergency dispatch fee, any hour. Contractor-stated demo fee.
Jupiter, Palm Beach County · 12 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1002 (fictional)
🛡️ Insurance not on file
Hurricane-season ready: standby generator installs and maintenance, transfer switches, interlock kits, rooftop solar tie-ins, and Level 2 EV chargers.
North Palm Beach, Palm Beach County · 18 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1001 (fictional)
🛡️ Insurance not on file
Family-run residential electrical team based in North Palm Beach. Same-day troubleshooting, panel replacements (including Federal Pacific and Zinsco), and whole-home surge protection.
Contractor's stated after-hours / emergency fee: $125 after-hours service call (evenings and weekends), credited toward the repair. Contractor-stated demo fee.
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County · 16 yrs
FL license: ECDEMO1009 (fictional)
🛡️ Insurance not on file
Small-business electrical: storefront and restaurant build-outs, office lighting retrofits, exit and emergency lighting, and after-hours work so you can stay open.
Contractor's stated after-hours / emergency fee: After-hours commercial work billed at 1.5x the standard labor rate. Contractor-stated demo fee.