Middleton Electrical Company handles residential and commercial electrical work across Middleton and the surrounding area. Whether you need a single outlet repaired or a full panel replaced, we cover the full scope: everyday electrical repairs, breaker panel work, outlet and switch installation, indoor and outdoor lighting, ceiling fans, dedicated circuits, and complete wiring jobs. Homeowners, landlords, property managers, small businesses, and renovation contractors all call us when the electrical work needs to get done right. Straight scheduling. Upfront pricing. Code-compliant wiring.
Call (608) 593-5149 to get a quote or schedule service.
Seeing flickering lights or a warm outlet? These are the calls we get most often, and they are worth taking seriously. A breaker that trips repeatedly, an outlet with no power, a burning smell near the panel, or a sparking receptacle can each point to something that needs attention before it becomes a bigger problem.
Loose connections, overloaded circuits, failing breakers, and wiring that no longer meets current code are common causes behind these symptoms. We do not guess at a diagnosis over the phone. When we arrive, we trace the circuit, test the connections, and identify the fault before any work begins. We give you honest recommendations on repairs, never an upsell.
We'll trace it, fix it, and test it before we leave.
Whether it's a single outlet or a full panel upgrade, we handle the full range of electrical work for homes and commercial properties throughout Middleton. That includes GFCI and AFCI outlet installation, USB and dimmer switches, recessed lighting, light fixture replacement, ceiling fan installation and wiring, and outdoor and security lighting. We also run dedicated circuits for dryers, ranges, refrigerators, and the supply circuit that feeds an air conditioning or heating unit.
Whole-home surge protection and electrical safety inspections round out the residential side. On the commercial side, we work with small businesses, rental property owners, office and retail spaces, and contractors managing renovations, additions, garages, and finished basements. We treat your home and its wiring the way we would our own, and that same standard carries through on every commercial job we take.
Doing electrical work right matters, and we'll help you get it right, especially when the job involves aging wiring or a panel that was never sized for today's loads. Older homes in the area often have 100-amp service, knob-and-tube wiring, or aluminum branch wiring that was installed decades ago. None of those are automatic emergencies, but each one has limits that matter when you are adding circuits, finishing a basement, or putting a high-draw appliance on the same panel.
We handle breaker panel replacement and upgrades, whole-house rewiring, knob-and-tube wiring replacement, aluminum wiring repair, subpanel installation, and service entrance and meter upgrades. Code-compliant wiring and proper grounding are not optional details on these jobs. They are the whole point. Let us handle the panel and the permits.
We tell you if a permit is needed. We name the fault plainly. You decide the fix.
Dane County winters are not gentle. Extended cold snaps, ice storms, and multi-day outages are part of life here, and the electrical demands that come with them push older systems hard. The jobs below come up regularly in this area, and we handle each one with that climate context in mind.
When a winter storm knocks out power for two or three days, the stakes go up fast. Pipes freeze, heat fails, and food spoils. A properly wired standby generator changes that picture. We handle the full electrical side of generator installation: transfer switch wiring, the dedicated generator circuit, and the connection to your home's panel. The transfer switch is what keeps utility power and generator power from crossing, and getting it right is not a job to cut corners on. We scope the job on the call and tell you what the installation involves before anything is scheduled.
Wisconsin homes running electric heat, an EV charger, a well pump, and standard household appliances at the same time put a serious load on the panel. A 100-amp service that was adequate twenty years ago may not have the capacity for what the house is doing now. We handle load calculations, 200-amp service upgrades, and the dedicated circuits that high-draw equipment needs to run safely. The upgrade process starts with understanding what the panel is currently carrying and where the gaps are.
Roof edges and exposed pipes in Dane County are vulnerable every winter. Heat tape is a practical fix, but it needs its own dedicated circuit and GFCI protection to be wired correctly for exterior use. We run the circuit, install a weatherproof outlet where needed, and wire the system to code. A visit covers the circuit work from the panel to the application point, and we confirm what the job involves before we start.
Your time matters, so we keep the wiring job moving, and an EV charger installation is one of the more straightforward jobs we handle when the panel has capacity. Level 2 charging runs on a 240-volt dedicated circuit, which means the job starts at the panel and ends at the garage wall or a hardwired unit. We check panel capacity first, run the circuit, and install the outlet or charger connection to match your vehicle and your setup.
If the panel needs an upgrade before the circuit can be added, we cover that too. We make it easy to get electrical service scheduled without the runaround. Reach out and describe what the breaker is doing.
Ready to get the power back on? The first step is a phone call. Electrician costs vary by job: an outlet installation is a different scope than a 200-amp panel upgrade, and a generator hookup involves different materials and time than an EV charger circuit. We do not quote a flat number without knowing what the job involves, and we do not start work before the price is confirmed.
When you call, you get the rate for your specific job before anything is scheduled. The person who answers the phone can tell you what the visit involves. No-pressure estimates, priced up front. If you want to know what an electrical panel upgrade costs in Middleton, or what it takes to wire a new circuit for a garage appliance, that conversation starts on the call.
We serve Middleton and the communities around it throughout Dane County. If you are nearby, we cover your area.
Service area includes:
A visit can cover anything from tracing a fault on a dead outlet to replacing a breaker, running a new circuit, or inspecting a panel. We scope the job on the call before anything is scheduled, so you know what the visit involves and what it costs before we show up. Most repair calls are handled in a single visit.
Yes. We work with small businesses, retail spaces, office buildings, rental properties, and renovation contractors throughout Middleton and Dane County. Commercial jobs follow the same process as residential: the scope and price are confirmed on the call before anything is booked.
We are available every day from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM, including weekends. When you call, we go through what the job involves and find a time that works. If you have a narrow window, tell us on the call and we will work with what you have.
For most jobs, someone needs to be present to provide access to the panel and the work areas. If that is not possible, call and describe the situation. We can talk through what access is needed and whether the job can be arranged around your availability.
Kitchen circuits are among the most heavily loaded in a home, and repeated tripping usually means the circuit is carrying more than it was designed for. The fix might be as simple as redistributing appliances, or it might mean adding a dedicated circuit for a high-draw appliance like a microwave or refrigerator. Call and describe what is tripping and when, and we can tell you what the visit would involve.
Yes. Older homes in Dane County often have 100-amp service panels, fuse boxes, or knob-and-tube wiring that was installed decades ago. We handle panel replacements, rewiring, and wiring upgrades for these homes regularly. The call is the right place to describe what you know about the wiring and get a sense of what the job involves.
That depends on the current schedule and what the job involves.
Call us at (608) 593-5149 and describe what you are seeing.
We will tell you what is available and what the visit covers, so you can decide whether to book right away.
The more you can describe, the more accurate the quote. Tell us what you are seeing: which circuit or outlet is affected, whether a breaker is involved, what appliances are on the circuit, and whether the problem is new or has been building. For larger jobs like a panel upgrade or rewire, we may need to know the age of the home and what the current service looks like.
The price is confirmed before anyone is scheduled. If the job turns out to be more involved than the call suggested, we say so before the work changes, not after. You are not agreeing to anything beyond what was discussed on the call.
Yes. Property managers and landlords call us for outlet and switch repairs, panel work, lighting upgrades, circuit additions, and code-violation repairs on rental units. We work across Middleton and the surrounding Dane County area. Call and describe the property and what it needs, and we will tell you what the job involves.
We serve Middleton and the surrounding communities throughout Dane County, including Madison, Waunakee, Verona, Fitchburg, and others. Call and give us your address. We will confirm whether we cover your area and what the visit involves.
Clear access to the panel and the work areas helps the job move faster. If the panel is behind stored items or the outlet is in a tight space, moving things ahead of time saves time on the visit. We will let you know on the call if there is anything specific to prepare.
We handle residential and commercial electrical work of every scope, from a single repair to a full panel replacement or whole-home rewiring project. Every job gets the same approach: the fault explained before the work starts, the price confirmed before anything is scheduled, and the work done to the code that applies here in Wisconsin.
We are available every day from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM.
Call (608) 593-5149 to schedule service or request a quote.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical services we handle in Middleton and across Dane County. Each row covers what the work involves, who it fits best, and one practical thing worth knowing before you call. If a job on your list is not here, call and describe it. We scope the work on the phone and confirm the price before anything is scheduled.
| Service | Scope of Work | When You Need It | What to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | Breaker testing and replacementPanel-level fault diagnosisFuse box assessment | Homes where a breaker trips repeatedly or will not reset | A breaker that trips under normal load may point to a wiring fault or an undersized circuit, not just a bad breaker. We check both before replacing anything. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI and AFCI outlet installationUSB and specialty receptaclesDimmer and three-way switch wiring | Homeowners adding outlets, upgrading devices, or addressing code-required protection | GFCI protection is required by code in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor locations. We confirm what applies before we start. |
| Heat Tape Installation | Dedicated circuit for heat tapeGFCI outlet installationCircuit placement for tape layout | Middleton homeowners preventing frozen pipes or roof ice dams each winter | Heat tape requires a dedicated circuit and GFCI protection at the outlet. Running that circuit correctly is where the electrical work comes in, and we can scope it quickly on the phone. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | Dryer and oven circuitsRefrigerator and dishwasher circuitsWorkshop and garage circuits | Homeowners installing a new major appliance or adding a workshop space | Each dedicated circuit needs to be sized for the specific appliance load. We confirm the correct breaker size and wire gauge before running the circuit. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | Fault tracing and diagnosticsDead outlets and failed devicesFlickering lights and partial power loss | Any homeowner or property manager dealing with an unexplained electrical fault | We identify the source before recommending a fix. Honest recommendations on repairs, never an upsell. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | Panel-mounted surge suppressor installationProtection for all connected circuitsSingle-visit installation | Homeowners with sensitive electronics, appliances, or HVAC equipment on the circuits | A single voltage spike can damage appliances and electronics across the home. A panel-level suppressor covers every circuit in one installation. |
| Backup Generator Installation | Transfer switch wiringGenerator circuit connectionLoad planning for outage priorities | Dane County homeowners preparing for winter ice storms and multi-day power outages | The transfer switch prevents the generator from back-feeding into the utility line. Getting that connection right is the critical part of the installation. |
| Electrical Panel & Service UpgradesMost Popular | Load calculation and panel sizing200-amp service upgradesSubpanel installationPermit handling | Homes adding major appliances, EV chargers, or running out of breaker slots | Panel replacements typically require a permit in Dane County. We pull it, schedule the inspection, and handle that side of the job. |
| Lighting Installation | Recessed and LED fixture installationExterior and security lightingMotion-sensor and landscape lighting | Homeowners upgrading interior lighting or adding outdoor security and accent lighting | Exterior lighting runs in Wisconsin need weatherproof boxes and correct conduit or burial depth. We confirm the right approach for each location. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | Pre-purchase and rental-compliance inspectionsPanel and wiring assessmentCode-violation identification | Buyers, landlords, and property managers preparing for a sale, rental, or code inspection | We document what we find and explain what needs attention, so you know exactly what the follow-up work involves before committing to it. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | New circuit runsKnob-and-tube and aluminum wiring remediationWhole-room and whole-home rewiring | Older homes with outdated wiring or any space that needs new circuits added | Knob-and-tube and aluminum branch-circuit wiring both present real concerns under modern electrical loads. We can describe the scope of remediation on the call. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | Fan-rated box installationNew circuit runs where neededSwitch and wiring matching | Rooms without existing fan wiring or homes upgrading from a light fixture to a fan | Not every existing ceiling box is rated to hold a fan. We check the box before anything goes up and replace it if needed. |
Call (608) 593-5149 any day from 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM to describe the job, get a straight answer on what the visit covers, and confirm the price before anything is scheduled.
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