Wellington Electric

Wellington Electric has served West Palm Beach since 1985. The company holds state license number EC13002561 and works on residential and commercial projects. It carries a 4.0 rating from 39 Google reviews.

The business is open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Call (561) 798-8811 for a free estimate.

Florida electrical work requires a licensed contractor. The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) licenses electrical contractors under multiple categories: a General Electrical Contractor (EC license) can handle all electrical systems, wiring, fixtures, and appliances for residential and commercial settings, as well as alarm systems. A Registered Electrical Contractor (ER license) may contract only in the specific cities or counties where registered and cannot work on alarm systems. Before hiring, verify your contractor's license number on the DBPR's official license search portal at myfloridalicense.com.

Most electrical work in Florida requires a permit from your local building department. This ensures the work meets Florida Building Code standards for safety and proper installation. Ask your electrician whether permits are needed for your project and who will obtain them—typically the contractor handles this. The code covers everything from wiring methods and panel installations to grounding and protection of circuits.

When you call an electrician, request a free estimate and ask to see proof of their current Florida license. Confirm that the license type (EC or ER) matches your project scope and, if you have a registered contractor, that their registration covers your city or county. Ask whether they've worked on projects similar to yours and clarify whether they handle residential jobs at all, since some contractors focus only on commercial work.