Electrician · Baltimore City, MD
Electrician in Baltimore City, MD.
Wyatt Electric has worked in Baltimore City since 1986. In the city that usually means rowhomes and older houses: rewiring, panel and service upgrades, and the repairs a home inspection turns up. 4 of our 8 people are Master Electricians, and we file city permits through ePermits.
- ★5.0 · 12 Google reviews
- 4 Master Electricians on staff
- Licensed & insured
- Veteran owned
- 5.0 stars12 Google reviews
- Since 198640 years in business
- 4 MastersMaster Electricians
- Veteran ownedLicensed & insured
- ESGR 2010Above & Beyond Award
Permits and code here
Which electrical code does Baltimore City use?
The 2020 National Electrical Code, with the city's own amendments, adopted in Part III of the Baltimore City Building, Fire and Related Codes. That's one edition behind Harford County and Baltimore County, which enforce the 2023 NEC. City permits are filed online through ePermits by a contractor registered in that system.
- Code: 2020 NEC with city amendments (Building Code Part III)
- Harford and Baltimore County are on the 2023 NEC
- Permits are filed online through the city's ePermits system
- Applicant: a contractor registered in the ePermits database
- Run by the Department of Housing and Community Development
- We file the permit and handle the city inspection
Homes and buildings we see here
What makes electrical work in Baltimore rowhomes different?
Baltimore is a rowhome city, and much of its housing is old. Older houses can still have original wiring, small electrical service and too few outlets for how people live now. In a narrow rowhome, new wiring has to be routed through finished walls and floors with as little opening up as possible.
- Rewiring older homes, room by room or whole-house
- Service and panel upgrades for small, original service
- Grounded outlets and GFCI protection where they're missing
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels in narrow floor plans
- Electrical repairs from a buyer's home inspection
- Upkeep for landlords and property managers
Common jobs in the city
What Baltimore calls us for.
Older houses, small footprints, and work that has to pass a city inspection.
Rewiring & older homes
Replacing original and outdated wiring in rowhomes and older houses, permitted under the 2020 NEC.
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Upgrading small, original service so the house can carry today's appliances.
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Clearing the electrical items on a city home inspection report before settlement.
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Rowhome kitchen, bath and basement renovations, wired to code.
See detailsProperty management & maintenance
One electrical contractor for rental houses and managed buildings across the city.
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Office and storefront renovations, permitted through ePermits.
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Google reviews
What our customers say.
“They show up early and they work. They are professional, clean, and friendly. All my questions and concerns were addressed while they were on the worksite.”
“They show up on time, explain everything clearly, and do top-quality work every single time. It’s such a relief to have electricians we fully trust and we won’t use anyone else.”
“We have called Wyatt Electric twice, once in 2020 and again just recently. They fixed all of our problems and left our home clean, even after installing a ceiling fan in my daughter's bedroom.”
Communities we serve
Neighborhoods across the city.
- Hampden
- Roland Park
- Charles Village
- Mount Vernon
- Canton
- Fells Point
- Federal Hill
- Lauraville
- Hamilton
Baltimore City questions
Before you book.
Does Baltimore City use the 2023 NEC?
No. Baltimore City enforces the 2020 National Electrical Code with its own amendments. Harford County and Baltimore County are on the 2023 edition.
How do electrical permits work in Baltimore City?
They're filed online through the city's ePermits system, and the contractor has to be registered in the ePermits database. We file the permit and handle the inspection.
Can you rewire a rowhome without gutting it?
Often, yes. A lot of rewiring can be done by fishing new cable through walls and floors from the basement and attic, with small openings patched afterward. How much depends on the house, so we look first.
Do you work for landlords and property managers?
Yes. We handle repairs, upgrades and ongoing electrical upkeep for rental houses and managed buildings.
Do you take small jobs in the city?
Yes. Outlets, switches, fixtures, ceiling fans and troubleshooting are a big part of what we do.
How do I get a price?
Book a visit online or call 410-557-8557, Monday–Friday, 7am–6pm. We explain the work and the price before anything starts.
Permits and code
Read up before the work starts.
- Which electrical code applies to my home?The 2023 and 2020 NEC editions, and which one your county or the city enforces.
- Electrical permits in Harford, Baltimore County and Baltimore CityWho can pull an electrical permit in each jurisdiction, and where to apply.
- How to verify a Maryland electrician licenseThe state master license, county registration, and how to check both.
Book a visit
Older Baltimore house?
We know the wiring.
Book online in about a minute, or call or text 410-557-8557, Monday–Friday, 7am–6pm. We confirm by text, and a licensed electrician shows up in your window.
Burning smell, sparking or no power? Don't book online. Call now: 410-557-8557