Electrical Services for Home & Business

From panel upgrades to commercial build-outs, Brightwire Electric delivers professional electrical services across the Tampa Bay area.

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Emergency & Same-Day Electrical Repair

Power out, a breaker that will not reset, a burning smell, or an outlet that sparks or feels hot? These are safety problems, not inconveniences. Call and you talk to our office, not a call center.

We get a licensed electrician to you as fast as we can, often the same day, find the real cause, and give you the price before we fix anything. After-hours service is available.

Power loss and tripping breakers
Burning smells, sparks, and hot outlets
Storm and hurricane damage repair
Upfront pricing before work starts
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Automatic transfer switches for a standby generator installed by Brightwire Electric

Generator Installation

After Helene and Milton, plenty of Tampa Bay homes went days without power. A properly installed generator keeps your AC, fridge, and lights running through the next outage.

We install whole-home standby generators from Generac, Kohler, and other leading brands, the transfer switches that make them work, and safe inlet and interlock hookups for portable generators. Financing available.

Whole-home standby generators
Automatic and manual transfer switches
Portable generator inlet and interlock kits
Permits and inspection handled
Get a Generator Quote
Close-up of residential breaker panel with labeled breakers installed by Brightwire Electric

Panel Upgrades

Is your home still running on a 100-amp panel? Modern appliances, HVAC systems, and electric vehicles demand more power than older panels can safely deliver. An outdated panel isn't just inconvenient — it's a safety hazard.

We install and upgrade 100-amp and 200-amp panels to meet today's electrical demands while ensuring full code compliance. Every upgrade includes proper permitting and inspection.

100-amp and 200-amp upgrades
Full code compliance and permitting
Circuit labeling and organization
Whole-home surge protection options
Schedule Your Panel Assessment
Electrical panel and EV charger setup in residential garage by Brightwire Electric

EV Charger Installation

Charge your electric vehicle at home with a dedicated Level 2 charging station. We handle everything from the initial panel assessment to final inspection — including any necessary panel upgrades and permit coordination.

Our installations are designed to maximize charging speed while ensuring your home's electrical system can handle the additional load safely.

Level 2 (240V) charger installation
Panel capacity assessment
All permits and inspections included
Compatible with all major EV brands
Get an EV Charger Quote
Kitchen with recessed LED lighting installed by Brightwire Electric

LED Lighting

Transform your home with modern, energy-efficient LED lighting. From recessed can lights in kitchens and living areas to landscape lighting and dock power — we design and install lighting solutions that enhance your space and reduce your energy costs.

Recessed lighting installation
Interior and exterior fixtures
Landscape and dock lighting
Dimmer switches and controls
Brighten Your Space
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Commercial Electrical

We provide full-service commercial electrical work for retail spaces, restaurants, hospitality venues, and office environments. Whether it's a new construction project or a tenant build-out, our team handles everything from design to final inspection.

New construction wiring
Tenant build-outs and renovations
Commercial lighting systems
Code compliance and inspections
Discuss Your Commercial Project
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Data & Low Voltage Cabling

Our roots are in low-voltage technology. Founded as Ortel Technologies in 1997, we've been installing CCTV, security systems, and structured cabling for nearly three decades. Today we combine that heritage with full electrical capabilities for a truly comprehensive service.

CCTV and security camera systems
Smart home wiring and automation
Audio-video distribution
Structured data cabling (Cat6/fiber)
Plan Your Low Voltage Project
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Whole-Home Rewiring

Older Florida homes often have outdated wiring that can't handle modern electrical loads — and may even pose a fire risk. We perform complete residential rewiring, complex diagnostic work, and code compliance upgrades to bring your home up to current standards.

Complete home rewiring
Complex electrical diagnostics
Aluminum wiring remediation
Full code compliance upgrades
Schedule an Electrical Assessment
Boat lift control box and dock power wired by Brightwire Electric on a Tampa Bay canal

Dock & Boat Lift Electrical

Dock electrical is its own trade. Circuits sit feet from salt water, exposed to sun and storms that destroy ordinary wiring. We wire boat lifts, install GFCI-protected dock outlets, run piling and dock lighting, set marine shore-power pedestals, and build weatherproof dock sub-panels, all with wet-rated and marine-rated components built to last on Tampa Bay.

Boat lift wiring & motor circuits
GFCI-protected dock outlets
Dock & piling lighting
Marine shore-power pedestals
Explore Dock Electrical
Structured cabling equipment rack with patch panels installed by Brightwire Electric in a hotel telecom room

Hotel & Hospitality Cabling

We began in 1997 as Ortel Technologies, a structured-cabling company, so hospitality cabling is our original trade. We install Cat6/6A structured cabling, fiber backbones and risers, guest-room low-voltage, Wi-Fi access-point cabling, CCTV, and access control, terminated to standard, tested, labeled, and documented. We phase the work around your occupancy so guests never notice.

Structured cabling (Cat6/6A)
Fiber backbones & risers
Guest-room data, phone & IPTV
MDF/IDF build-outs, tested & documented
Explore Hotel Cabling

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Not Sure What You Need?

No problem. Give us a call or send a message and we'll help you figure out the right solution for your electrical project.

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