Electrician Sarasota, FL
Electrician in Sarasota, FL: one call to a licensed local pro
Need an electrician in Sarasota? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Sarasota home and business owners with independent electricians licensed by the State of Florida.
- Florida
licensed pros - Permits pulled
when required - Sarasota
and nearby - Written estimate
before work
Sarasota. Wired right.
Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.
Who we are
A referral service, not Moore Electric
Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We do not perform electrical work, and we are not the Sarasota company called Moore Electric.
You call one number and describe the job. We connect you with an independent electrician who works in Sarasota and holds a Florida license.
The electrician gives you the estimate, does the work and stands behind any warranty. You never pay us for the referral.
- One callTell us the problem, your ZIP and how urgent it is.
- Licensed electriciansEvery job goes to an electrician licensed in Florida.
- Written estimateThe electrician confirms scope and price before work starts.
Urgent problems
Emergency electrician in Sarasota
An electrical emergency is any problem that risks fire or shock right now. Sparks, smoke, a burning smell, a hot panel and water near live wiring all count.
Leave the building and call 911 first when you see sparks or smoke. Call FPL when a power line is down or your whole street is dark.
Call (815) 456-4349 when the problem is inside your home or business. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs in Sarasota when one is available.
Who to call first
- 911: sparks, smoke, fire or someone shocked.
- FPL: downed lines, a street-wide outage, or damage to the meter or service drop.
- An electrician: one room or one circuit dead, a breaker that will not reset, a warm outlet, flickering lights.
Electrical services in Sarasota
Electrical services we connect in Sarasota
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.
Before work starts
How to check a Sarasota electrician's license
Florida licenses electricians through the Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board under Chapter 489, Part II of the Florida Statutes.
A certified electrical contractor license starts with EC and works statewide. A registered license starts with ER and is limited to the local area where it was issued.
- 1. Ask for the license numberA licensed electrician shares it without hesitation.
- 2. Search MyFloridaLicense.comUse "Verify a License" and search by license number, name or business name.
- 3. Match the businessFor a company, confirm the qualifying electrician's license is linked to that business.
Permits
Electrical permits in Sarasota: City or County?
The office that issues your electrical permit depends on where the property sits, not on the mailing address. Many homes with a Sarasota address are outside City limits.
Inside City of Sarasota limits
City of Sarasota Building & Permitting, 1575 2nd Street, 2nd Floor.
Phone (941) 263-6494. Inspections line (941) 263-6418.
Downtown, Lido Key and St. Armands Key are inside City limits.
Outside City limits
Sarasota County Building Division, Operations Center at 1001 Sarasota Center Blvd.
Phone 941-861-5000.
Siesta Key is in unincorporated Sarasota County.
- The City requires a permit for repairs that involve electrical systems. Its minor-repair exemption does not cover electric wiring.
- City projects follow the 2023 Florida Building Code (8th edition) with the 2020 National Electrical Code. The 2026 Florida Building Code takes effect on December 31, 2026.
- Your electrician pulls the permit and books the inspection. Ask for the permit number for your records.
Hurricane season
Hurricane season in Sarasota: storms, outages and wiring
Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Hurricane Ian in 2022 and Hurricane Milton in 2024 both left large parts of Sarasota without FPL power.
A portable or standby generator must connect through a transfer switch or an approved interlock. Plugging a generator into a wall outlet sends power back onto FPL lines and puts line crews at risk.
Equipment that sat in floodwater needs an electrician's check before anyone turns it back on. Water leaves corrosion and debris inside panels, outlets and breakers.
Before and after a storm
- Have a transfer switch or interlock installed before the season starts.
- Add a surge protective device at the panel for grid restart surges.
- Label the circuits you need on generator power.
- After flooding, keep the main breaker off until an electrician inspects it.
- City permits for hurricane-related electrical repairs are filed online, and the City lets that work start right away.
Coastal homes
Salt air, pools and beach lighting
Salt air near the Gulf corrodes outdoor panels, meter bases, pool equipment and light fixtures faster than inland air. Green or white crust on terminals is a sign the connection needs attention.
Pool and spa wiring follows NEC Article 680. That article covers bonding, GFCI protection and how close equipment can sit to the water.
Beachfront properties in Sarasota County follow sea turtle lighting rules during nesting season, May 1 to October 31. Outdoor lights there need to be shielded and use long-wavelength (amber) light.
What a coastal check looks at
- Rust inside outdoor panels and disconnects
- Wet-location covers on outdoor outlets
- Pool and spa bonding and GFCI protection
- Fixture ratings for wet and salty locations
Cost factors
What affects the cost of electrical work in Sarasota
The electrician you are connected with sets the price and gives it to you in writing. We do not set prices.
These factors change the price of most Sarasota jobs:
- Scope and accessAttic heat, slab homes and concrete block walls change how long wiring takes.
- Permit and inspectionCity and County fees differ, and some jobs need more than one inspection.
- FPL coordinationService changes need FPL to schedule a disconnect and reconnect.
- TimingUrgent and after-storm calls usually cost more than booked visits.
From call to final inspection
How a typical Sarasota job works
You call
Tell us what is happening, your ZIP and how urgent it is. Have a photo of the panel label ready if you can.
We connect you
We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.
Estimate and permit
The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.
Work and inspection
The work is done, the local inspector signs off when required, and the utility reconnects service if it was disconnected.
Areas we serve near Sarasota
Your neighborhood, your local electrician
We connect homes and businesses in Sarasota and nearby Florida communities.
- Osprey
- Longboat Key
- Nokomis
- Bradenton
- Englewood
- Venice
- Palmetto
- Myakka City
- Ellenton
- Cortez
- North Port
- Bradenton Beach
ZIP codes we serve
- 34230
- 34231
- 34232
- 34233
- 34234
- 34235
- 34236
- 34237
- 34238
- 34239
- 34240
- 34241
- 34242
- 34243
- 34276
- 34277
- 34278
Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.
Call (815) 456-4349Questions we hear
Electrician Sarasota FAQs
Talk to a licensed electrician
Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Sarasota.
Call (815) 456-4349How do I find a licensed electrician in Sarasota, FL?
Call (815) 456-4349 and describe the job. We connect you with an independent electrician who works in Sarasota and holds a Florida license. You can verify the license on MyFloridaLicense.com before work starts.
Is Moore Power Electrical the same as Moore Electric of Sarasota?
No. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We are not connected to Moore Electric or any other Sarasota contractor.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Sarasota?
Yes, for most work. The City of Sarasota requires a permit for repairs that involve electrical systems. Properties outside City limits get permits from the Sarasota County Building Division.
Who do I call during a power outage in Sarasota?
Call FPL if your street is dark or a line is down. Call an electrician if only your home, one room or one circuit has lost power.
Can I run a generator during a hurricane outage?
Yes, through a transfer switch or an approved interlock installed by a licensed electrician. Never plug a generator into a wall outlet.
Which ZIP codes in Sarasota do you cover?
We connect property owners across Sarasota ZIP codes 34230 to 34243, plus nearby areas such as Lido Key, St. Armands Key and Siesta Key.
Page updated 2026-10-25.