Alco Electric LLC
Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35476
A small Northport electrical shop with 4.9 stars across 77-plus reviews and a residential-first focus.
About
Alco Electric LLC is a family-owned Northport-based electrical contractor serving Tuscaloosa County out of McFarland Boulevard. The shop has built a 4.9-star rating across more than 77 reviews by sticking with residential and small commercial repairs and installations rather than chasing larger industrial work.
Typical projects include light fixture installation, smoke detector replacement, lighting design, outlet additions, electrical safety inspections, panel upgrades, and residential rewiring. The smaller scale lets owner involvement carry across most jobs from estimate through cleanup.
Services
- Install ceiling fans, recessed cans, and pendants
- Replace hardwired smoke and CO detectors
- Add outlets, switches, and dedicated circuits
- Run electrical safety inspections on older homes
- Upgrade undersized residential panels
- Rewire homes that still run knob-and-tube or aluminum
Service Area
Serving Northport, Tuscaloosa, Cottondale, Holt, Coker, Brookwood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of rating does Alco Electric have?
Alco Electric holds a 4.9-star rating across more than 77 customer reviews, which is consistent with the small-shop model the company runs in Northport. That rating reflects work primarily on residential service calls and small commercial accounts in Tuscaloosa County. The company tends to keep jobs in the schedule it can finish properly rather than booking out larger volume.
Does Alco Electric handle panel upgrades?
Yes, Alco Electric upgrades undersized or aging electrical panels in Tuscaloosa-area homes. Common reasons include selling the property, adding a generator or EV charger, or replacing a recalled panel brand. The crew pulls a permit, coordinates with the utility for the temporary disconnect, and brings the new panel to current code with proper grounding and surge protection.
Does Alco do lighting design?
Alco Electric provides lighting design for Tuscaloosa-area homeowners adding recessed cans, pendants, under-cabinet lighting, or layered scenes during a remodel. The team sizes the circuits, sets the can layout, and wires dimmer-compatible drivers where applicable. The work can be done as part of a larger remodel or as a standalone lighting project.
Can Alco Electric inspect a home before purchase?
Yes, Alco runs electrical safety inspections on Tuscaloosa and Northport homes, often before a sale closes. The inspection covers panel condition, grounding and bonding, outlet polarity, GFCI and AFCI coverage, and signs of past DIY work. The shop provides a written summary that buyers can use to negotiate repairs with the seller.
Does Alco serve commercial customers?
Alco Electric takes on small commercial accounts alongside its residential book of work in Tuscaloosa County. Typical commercial calls include lighting changes, outlet additions, and minor service upgrades for small offices, shops, and tenant spaces. The shop is not set up for industrial process work or large ground-up commercial wiring.
Where does Alco Electric travel for jobs?
Alco Electric operates out of McFarland Boulevard in Northport and serves Tuscaloosa County including Tuscaloosa, Cottondale, Holt, Coker, and Brookwood. The Northport base puts the company close to homeowners on both sides of the river. Day-of dispatch is generally workable for routine service in the surrounding ZIP codes.