Trusted Electrician in St. Paul, MN
Licensed St. Paul electricians. Free quote, written price first, and we pull the permit with the city.
- Panels, EV chargers, lighting and remodel wiring
- Houses, rentals and commercial spaces
- Serving Ramsey County and neighboring towns
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Electrical services in St. Paul
Prime Time Electric installs, upgrades and repairs wiring in St. Paul homes and businesses. These are the jobs St. Paul customers ask for most.
For offices, shops, restaurants and rental buildings, see commercial electrical services.
Electrical work in St. Paul, Ramsey County
St. Paul grew quickly in the late 1800s, when the railroads made it a regional center. Wikipedia does not give a housing-age figure, but much of the older housing stock dates from that period and the decades after it. Older houses often still have original wiring, small electrical services and few grounded outlets.
That is why service upgrades, panel replacements and code corrections are common here. We look at what is in the wall and the panel, then give you a written scope and price before we start.
The city runs its own Electrical Inspection Department, so inspections go through St. Paul rather than the state. We file the paperwork and set up the visit for you.
What does each common electrical job include?
Each card below states what the job covers and what it depends on, so the quote for your St. Paul project makes sense.
Panel replacement
Swaps the breaker panel inside the house for a new one with more spaces and current breakers. The amp rating stays the same unless the service is upgraded too. See panel upgrades and replacements.
Service upgrade
Raises the home's capacity, usually from 60 or 100 amps to 200. It replaces the meter base, service entrance cable, main disconnect and grounding, and often the panel. The utility disconnects and reconnects power once the inspector approves. See electrical service upgrades.
EV charger circuit
A Level 2 charger runs on its own 240-volt circuit, with the breaker rated at 125% of the charger's current: 40 amps for a 32-amp charger, 60 for a 48-amp one. The panel needs an open double space and enough service capacity, confirmed by a load calculation. See EV charger installation.
Dedicated circuits
One circuit for one load, such as a range, dryer, microwave, freezer, sump pump, hot tub, workshop tool or EV charger, so heavy equipment does not trip the rest of the house. See dedicated circuits.
Permits
Minnesota requires a permit and inspection for new wiring, added circuits, new fixtures, and panel or service work. Only minor repair is exempt, such as replacing a defective outlet or switch with an equivalent one. Read how permits and inspections work in Minnesota.
What drives the price
For a panel or service upgrade: the amp rating, overhead or underground service, whether the meter base and mast are replaced, and any grounding corrections. For an EV circuit: the distance from the panel to the parking spot, how the cable is routed, and whether capacity changes are needed. Your written quote lists each item.
Commercial work
Tenant build-outs, remodels, LED lighting retrofits, emergency and exit lighting, equipment and kitchen hookups, and repair calls for offices, shops, restaurants and rental buildings. See commercial tenant improvements.
About St. Paul, Minnesota
Saint Paul is the capital of Minnesota and the seat of Ramsey County. It sits on the Mississippi River east of Minneapolis, and the two cities anchor the Twin Cities metro area.
- County
- Ramsey County (county seat)
- Population
- 311,527 (2020 census)
- Land area
- 52.0 sq mi
- Founded
- Incorporated as a city in 1854
Source: St. Paul, Minnesota on Wikipedia (U.S. Census 2020).
We serve all of St. Paul.
Why do customers hire Prime Time Electric?
Customers hire us for a verified license, a written price before work starts, permits handled for them, and a small team that answers the phone.
Licensed, bonded and insured
MN license EA807704. Look it up on the Minnesota DLI site (choose “Continue as guest”).
Free quotes, written prices
You know the scope and the price before we start. If hidden conditions change the scope, we put the revised price in writing before continuing.
Permits and inspections handled
We pull the permit and schedule the inspector, who checks and approves the work, so it is on record.
A small team that picks up the phone
You talk to the people doing your job, and we call you back.
What do customers say about us?
Customers describe us as on time, professional and fairly priced. These reviews are quoted word for word from our Google Business Profile. Harlan Austin, named in some reviews, is one of the company's three partners.
Very fast and efficient work, they found the problem.And fixed it right away, very friendly, highly recommended they put up all lighting in my basement in my Townhouse
Harlan was exceptionally thorough in assessing our project needs and advising impartially on the best path forward. Would highly recommend.
Harlan is conscientious, professional, and customer focused. His fantastic personality will only make you want to work with him more. Give his team a shot on your next project, you will be pleasantly surprised!
Common questions
Short answers to what St. Paul homeowners ask before they hire an electrician.
Who inspects electrical work in St. Paul?
Can you rewire an older house without tearing out the plaster?
What should I do if an inspection fails?
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