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Average Electrician Cost in Savannah, GA

A electrician in Savannah charges roughly $75/hour — driven by the BLS OEWS national mean hourly wage of $34.40 for SOC 47-2111, the GA cost-of-living index of 90.8, and the standard 2.4× contractor markup. Below: project-by-project pricing, then 5 licensed local pros.

Electrician prices in Savannah, GA

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Standard service call (diagnosis + minor repair) 1–2 hours $158 $129 – $189
Add a new outlet (15–20 amp, dedicated) 1–3 hours $182 $149 – $218
Ceiling fan install (existing wiring) 1–2 hours $173 $142 – $207
Panel upgrade (100A → 200A, includes permit) 1 day $1,748 $1,434 – $2,098
Level 2 EV charger install (50A circuit, hardwired) 4–6 hours $693 $568 – $831
Single room rewire (avg ~3 outlets + 1 fixture) 1 day $650 $533 – $779
Whole-house rewire (1500–2000 sq ft) 5–10 days $6,018 $4,935 – $7,222

Local rate = BLS national mean × 2.4 markup × (GA COL 90.8/100). Materials adjusted by the same factor.

What a electrician in Savannah 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 GA

  1. What is your master or journeyman license number, and is it active in this state?
  2. Will the work be done by a licensed electrician or by a helper with the licensee on call?
  3. Are you pulling the permit and scheduling inspection?
  4. Does the quote include any required panel-load calculations or breaker upgrades?
  5. What's the warranty on labor — and on the equipment you're installing?
  6. 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.

5 licensed electricians in Savannah

Savannah Electrical

📍 7865 Meadow Pl, Savannah, GA 31401
★ 3.7 / 5 · 240 reviews · 24 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 24/7 Emergency 24 yrs
Specialties: Whole-house rewire, Knob-and-tube replacement, Panel upgrade

Savannah Electric

📍 9582 Forest Rd, Savannah, GA 31421
★ 4.9 / 5 · 172 reviews · 13 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 24/7 Emergency 13 yrs
Specialties: Panel upgrade, Outlet install, Surge protection

Veteran Amp Pros

📍 316 Cherry Way, Savannah, GA 31415
★ 3.9 / 5 · 317 reviews · 8 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7 Emergency 8 yrs
Specialties: Ceiling fan, Recessed lighting, Knob-and-tube replacement

Savannah Wattage

📍 6040 Lincoln Ter, Savannah, GA 31401
★ 3.9 / 5 · 227 reviews · 24 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A+ 24/7 Emergency 24 yrs
Specialties: Whole-house rewire, Recessed lighting, Surge protection, Ceiling fan

Savannah Wattage Co.

📍 5279 Jefferson St, Savannah, GA 31421
★ 4.7 / 5 · 157 reviews · 38 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A+ 24/7 Emergency 38 yrs
Specialties: Surge protection, Outlet install, Ceiling fan, Smoke detector

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Seasonal electrical checklist for Savannah 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.
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