Electrician prices in Honolulu, HI
| Project | Time | Typical cost | Range |
|---|
| Standard service call (diagnosis + minor repair) |
1–2 hours |
$325 |
$266 – $390 |
| Add a new outlet (15–20 amp, dedicated) |
1–3 hours |
$374 |
$307 – $449 |
| Ceiling fan install (existing wiring) |
1–2 hours |
$355 |
$291 – $426 |
| Panel upgrade (100A → 200A, includes permit) |
1 day |
$3,599 |
$2,951 – $4,319 |
| Level 2 EV charger install (50A circuit, hardwired) |
4–6 hours |
$1,426 |
$1,169 – $1,711 |
| Single room rewire (avg ~3 outlets + 1 fixture) |
1 day |
$1,337 |
$1,096 – $1,604 |
| Whole-house rewire (1500–2000 sq ft) |
5–10 days |
$12,388 |
$10,158 – $14,865 |
Local rate = BLS national mean × 2.4 markup × (HI COL 186.9/100). Materials adjusted by the same factor.
What a electrician in Honolulu actually does
A licensed electrician handles anything attached to the breaker panel or carrying line voltage (120V/240V). A standard residential service call begins with the panel: the electrician verifies the main breaker rating, looks for double-tapped breakers, checks for AFCI/GFCI compliance in the right rooms, and tests for proper grounding at the service drop. Outlet, switch, and fixture work is straightforward. Panel upgrades, sub-panel adds, EV-charger installs, and whole-house rewires require a permit, a load calculation (NEC Article 220), and an inspection by the local AHJ before the panel is energized.
Questions to ask before you hire in HI
- What is your master or journeyman license number, and is it active in this state?
- Will the work be done by a licensed electrician or by a helper with the licensee on call?
- Are you pulling the permit and scheduling inspection?
- Does the quote include any required panel-load calculations or breaker upgrades?
- What's the warranty on labor — and on the equipment you're installing?
- Are AFCI and GFCI breakers included where code now requires them?
Cash-only quotes, "I can do it without a permit so it's cheaper," and any pressure to upsize a panel without a written load calculation explaining why.
6 licensed electricians in Honolulu
Young Voltage
📍 8208 Willow St, Honolulu, HI 96850
★ 4.0 / 5 · 342 reviews · 31 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 31 yrs
Specialties: Smoke detector, EV charger install, Outlet install
Express Electrical
📍 5442 Elm Ln, Honolulu, HI 96813
★ 3.7 / 5 · 184 reviews · 28 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A+ 28 yrs
Specialties: EV charger install, Smoke detector, Ceiling fan
Capitol Wattage
📍 1627 Madison Ter, Honolulu, HI 96814
★ 4.2 / 5 · 218 reviews · 31 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A+ 24/7 Emergency 31 yrs
Specialties: Generator install, Ceiling fan, Surge protection
Thomas Electric
📍 641 Beach Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96850
★ 3.7 / 5 · 219 reviews · 33 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A- 24/7 Emergency 33 yrs
Specialties: Generator install, Knob-and-tube replacement, Outlet install, Whole-house rewire, Panel upgrade
Mitchell Wired
📍 623 Sunset Dr, Honolulu, HI 96813
★ 5.0 / 5 · 295 reviews · 31 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 31 yrs
Specialties: Generator install, EV charger install, Smoke detector, Outlet install, Panel upgrade
Nelson Circuit
📍 7138 Washington St, Honolulu, HI 96814
★ 4.6 / 5 · 206 reviews · 28 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A- 24/7 Emergency 28 yrs
Specialties: Recessed lighting, Whole-house rewire, Outlet install, Generator install
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Seasonal electrical checklist for Honolulu homeowners
Spring
- Test every GFCI outlet (kitchen, baths, garage, exterior) using the on-device test/reset button.
- Test smoke and CO detectors; replace batteries on any unit older than 10 years.
- Inspect outdoor lighting and replace bulbs and weatherproof gaskets that have degraded over winter.
- Walk the panel: look for rust, scorch marks, or warm breakers — any of these is a service call.
Summer
- Inspect the exterior service drop and the meter base for storm damage; never touch the wires yourself.
- If you run multiple high-draw appliances (window AC, EV charger, pool pump), have an electrician verify your panel can handle the simultaneous load.
Fall
- Test the whole-home surge protector (or have one installed before winter storms).
- Inspect generator transfer switch and run the generator under load for 20 minutes.
- Replace outdoor incandescent bulbs with LEDs before holiday-light season.