Professional Electrician in Edina, MN
Licensed Edina electricians. Free quote, written price before work, and permits pulled.
- Panels, EV chargers, lighting and remodel wiring
- Houses, rentals and commercial spaces
- Serving Hennepin County and neighboring towns
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Electrical services in Edina
Prime Time Electric installs, upgrades and repairs wiring in Edina homes and businesses. These are the jobs Edina customers ask for most.
For offices, shops, restaurants and rental buildings, see commercial electrical services.
Electrical work in Edina, Hennepin County
Edina grew most in the 1950s and 1960s, when its population rose from 9,744 to 30,482, and Wikipedia reports the city is now more than 95 percent developed. Because little open land remains, most electrical demand here comes from existing homes: remodels, additions and panel upgrades.
Houses from that era were usually built with 60 or 100 amp service, while a home that adds an EV charger, central air or an electric range is often planned around 200 amps. Homes of that age also commonly have ungrounded two-prong outlets and kitchens and baths without GFCI protection. Before quoting a charger, remodel or new recessed lighting, we verify the service amperage and the open spaces in the panel.
We pull the electrical permit and schedule the state electrical inspector, then meet the inspector on site.
What does each common electrical job include?
Each card below states what the job covers and what it depends on, so the quote for your Edina project makes sense.
Panel replacement
Swaps the breaker panel inside the house for a new one with more spaces and current breakers. The amp rating stays the same unless the service is upgraded too. See panel upgrades and replacements.
Service upgrade
Raises the home's capacity, usually from 60 or 100 amps to 200. It replaces the meter base, service entrance cable, main disconnect and grounding, and often the panel. The utility disconnects and reconnects power once the inspector approves. See electrical service upgrades.
EV charger circuit
A Level 2 charger runs on its own 240-volt circuit, with the breaker rated at 125% of the charger's current: 40 amps for a 32-amp charger, 60 for a 48-amp one. The panel needs an open double space and enough service capacity, confirmed by a load calculation. See EV charger installation.
Dedicated circuits
One circuit for one load, such as a range, dryer, microwave, freezer, sump pump, hot tub, workshop tool or EV charger, so heavy equipment does not trip the rest of the house. See dedicated circuits.
Permits
Minnesota requires a permit and inspection for new wiring, added circuits, new fixtures, and panel or service work. Only minor repair is exempt, such as replacing a defective outlet or switch with an equivalent one. Read how permits and inspections work in Minnesota.
What drives the price
For a panel or service upgrade: the amp rating, overhead or underground service, whether the meter base and mast are replaced, and any grounding corrections. For an EV circuit: the distance from the panel to the parking spot, how the cable is routed, and whether capacity changes are needed. Your written quote lists each item.
Commercial work
Tenant build-outs, remodels, LED lighting retrofits, emergency and exit lighting, equipment and kitchen hookups, and repair calls for offices, shops, restaurants and rental buildings. See commercial tenant improvements.
About Edina, Minnesota
Edina is a first-ring suburb directly southwest of Minneapolis in Hennepin County. It is home to Southdale Center, which opened in 1956 as the first fully enclosed shopping mall in the United States.
- County
- Hennepin County
- Population
- 53,494 (2020 census)
- Land area
- 15.5 sq mi
- Founded
- Incorporated in 1888
Source: Edina, Minnesota on Wikipedia (U.S. Census 2020).
We serve all of Edina.
Why do customers hire Prime Time Electric?
Customers hire us for a verified license, a written price before work starts, permits handled for them, and a small team that answers the phone.
Licensed, bonded and insured
MN license EA807704. Look it up on the Minnesota DLI site (choose “Continue as guest”).
Free quotes, written prices
You know the scope and the price before we start. If hidden conditions change the scope, we put the revised price in writing before continuing.
Permits and inspections handled
We pull the permit and schedule the inspector, who checks and approves the work, so it is on record.
A small team that picks up the phone
You talk to the people doing your job, and we call you back.
What do customers say about us?
Customers describe us as on time, professional and fairly priced. These reviews are quoted word for word from our Google Business Profile. Harlan Austin, named in some reviews, is one of the company's three partners.
I highly recommend Prime Time Electric. They installed 3 canned lights on my garage and they look (and perform) great. The cost was reasonable and the team was professional and efficient. Great experience.
Very fast and efficient work, they found the problem.And fixed it right away, very friendly, highly recommended they put up all lighting in my basement in my Townhouse
Harlan was exceptionally thorough in assessing our project needs and advising impartially on the best path forward. Would highly recommend.
Common questions
Short answers to what Edina homeowners ask before they hire an electrician.
Who inspects electrical work in Edina?
Do I need a permit for a remodel in Edina?
Can you add an EV charger to a 1960s Edina home?
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