Skilled Electrician in Minnetonka, MN
Licensed Minnetonka electricians. Free quote, written price before work, 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 Minnetonka
Prime Time Electric installs, upgrades and repairs wiring in Minnetonka homes and businesses. These are the jobs Minnetonka customers ask for most.
For offices, shops, restaurants and rental buildings, see commercial electrical services.
Electrical work in Minnetonka, Hennepin County
Minnetonka grew quickly after World War II. Census figures on Wikipedia show the population more than doubling between 1950 and 1960, and parts of the city stayed rural into the 1960s. Many homes date from those decades, so original panels, older wiring and additions wired at different times are common.
Whether you are replacing a panel, adding an EV charger in the garage or finishing a lower level, we check the existing service first. You get a free quote and a written scope and price before work begins.
The City of Minnetonka requires an electrical permit for new work, remodeling and wiring repairs, and its inspections staff includes electrical inspectors. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection.
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 Minnetonka 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 Minnetonka, Minnesota
Minnetonka is a city in Hennepin County, a western suburb of Minneapolis. Parts of it stayed rural into the 1960s before it grew into one of the larger suburbs in the metro area.
- County
- Hennepin County
- Population
- 53,781 (2020 census)
- Land area
- 26.9 sq mi
- Founded
- Incorporated in 1956
Source: Minnetonka, Minnesota on Wikipedia (U.S. Census 2020).
We serve all of Minnetonka.
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 Minnetonka homeowners ask before they hire an electrician.
Who handles electrical permits and inspections in Minnetonka?
My Minnetonka home was built in the 1960s. Does it need a new panel?
Can you install an EV charger in my Minnetonka garage?
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