Melbourne Electrical Company handles electrical work for homeowners, renters, landlords, property managers, and commercial clients across Brevard County. Whether you need a single outlet replaced, a full panel upgrade, or a generator wired ahead of storm season, we cover the full scope: repairs, wiring, lighting, dedicated circuits, surge protection, and more.
Power restored. Code-compliant. Done right.
One call is enough to get the visit booked.
This area has every kind of panel and circuit in it, from mid-century homes with outdated fuse boxes to newer construction with modern load demands, and commercial properties with requirements that sit in a different category entirely. We work across all of it.
Residential customers call us for everyday repairs and upgrades. Landlords and property managers call when a unit needs a safety inspection before a new tenant moves in, or when a code issue comes up during a sale. Business owners call for panel upgrades, outlet installation, and lighting work that keeps their space functional and up to standard.
We handle GFCI and AFCI protection, code-compliant wiring, troubleshooting and diagnostics, and everything in between. A local electrician for homeowners and commercial clients alike, we work on the job in front of us and explain what it involves before anything is scheduled.
Whether this is your first repair or your tenth, the approach stays the same: find the fault before touching anything else. A flickering light, a dead outlet, a breaker that keeps tripping, a burning smell from a switch plate, or half the house going dark are all symptoms. The cause is what matters.
We trace the problem through the circuit before recommending any replacement. That might mean checking for a circuit overload, testing arc-fault and ground-fault breakers, or working back from the symptom to the source. The fault traced before anything is replaced keeps the repair accurate and the cost proportionate to the actual problem.
A breaker that keeps tripping is a warning worth heeding.
What sets this service apart is straightforward: a panel upgrade is not just a box swap. It involves understanding the current load, what the home or building demands now, and what it will demand when an EV charger or a new appliance circuit is added. We handle panel replacements, fuse-box-to-breaker conversions, subpanel installation, and service-entrance and meter upgrades.
Older panels in Brevard County homes often cannot carry the load that modern households put on them. Air conditioning runs hard year-round here, and when you add a washer, an electric range, and a Level 2 EV charger, the math changes fast. A load calculation tells us what the panel actually needs to handle before we spec the work.
The scope of the electrical work priced before it starts means you know what the upgrade involves and what it costs before we schedule anything. Reach out and we'll get it diagnosed.
Wiring a home right takes the right tools and a careful hand, and that applies to the smaller jobs just as much as the large ones. Outlet installation covers standard receptacles, USB outlets, GFCI-protected outlets for kitchens and bathrooms, and AFCI outlets where code requires them. We also handle grounding and bonding where an older home's wiring has not caught up with current requirements.
Switch work includes dimmer installation, light switch replacement, and multi-location switching where a single fixture needs to be controlled from more than one point. Ceiling fan installation covers fans with light kits, and where there is no existing wiring at the ceiling location, we run what is needed.
Rental property owners and landlords find this category comes up often during tenant turnovers or pre-inspection work. One call and we are on it.
Lighting work covers a wide range on both ends of the building. Inside, we install recessed and LED lighting, under-cabinet lighting, and ceiling-mounted fixtures. For commercial clients, we handle retail lighting layouts and warehouse fixtures that need to meet both functional and code requirements.
Outside, the list includes security lighting, motion sensor lights, flood lights, landscape lighting, and general exterior fixtures. Coastal homes in Melbourne and along the barrier island often need fixtures rated for the salt-air environment, and we account for that when specifying and installing outdoor hardware.
Dock circuits and outdoor living spaces are common requests in this area. We run the wiring, install the fixtures, and make sure the circuit is protected for outdoor use.
A dryer, electric range, refrigerator, washer, or hot tub each needs its own dedicated circuit sized for the load it draws. Running a high-draw appliance on a shared circuit is a common source of tripping breakers and, over time, a wiring problem that gets worse.
EV charger installation is a growing part of this work. A Level 2 charger needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit, and the panel has to have the capacity to carry it. An EV charger or a hot tub often means checking the panel first. If the panel is already at capacity, we work out what the upgrade involves before the charger circuit is run.
We scope the appliance load, confirm the panel can carry it, and run the circuit to the right location. Reach out and we'll get it diagnosed.
Older homes across Brevard County sometimes still have knob-and-tube wiring or aluminum branch-circuit wiring, both of which create real concerns when the load on the system increases. Whole-home rewiring replaces the old wiring with copper conductors run to current code. Aluminum-wiring remediation addresses the connection points where aluminum and copper meet, which is where most of the risk concentrates.
Electrical safety inspections serve a different purpose: a home buyer who wants to know what they are getting, a landlord preparing a unit for rental, or a property with open permit work that needs a documented review. We go through the panel, the circuits, the outlets, and the visible wiring and report what we find.
We treat your home and its wiring the way we would our own, which means we note what we see and explain what it means before recommending any work.
Florida's climate shapes the electrical work that comes up most often here. Hurricane season runs June through November, lightning strikes are among the most frequent in the country, and backyard pools are a standard feature of residential life in Melbourne and the surrounding communities. The three services below reflect what this area actually needs, not a generic service list.
Power outages on the Space Coast follow a predictable pattern: a named storm or a severe line of thunderstorms rolls through, and grid power goes down for hours or days. A standby generator handles that, but the electrical work is what makes it function safely. We install the transfer switch, wire the generator to the panel, confirm the panel has the capacity to carry the standby load, and make sure the hookup meets code. The generator itself is the equipment side. The wiring, the transfer switch, and the circuit are ours.
Florida leads the country in lightning strikes per square mile, and Melbourne sits in one of the most active corridors. A single nearby strike can travel through the power lines and damage appliances, electronics, and the panel itself. Whole-home surge protection installs at the panel and catches voltage spikes before they reach the circuits. Proper grounding and bonding work alongside the surge device to give the system a safe path to dissipate excess energy. For homes with sensitive electronics or expensive appliances, this is practical protection, not optional.
Year-round outdoor living means pools and spas stay in use across Melbourne's residential neighborhoods and short-term rental properties alike. Pool wiring involves dedicated circuits for pumps and heaters, GFCI protection at every outlet and fixture near the water, and bonding of all metal components in and around the pool. Code requirements around water are specific and non-negotiable. We wire new installations and bring existing pool electrical up to current standards when inspections flag deficiencies.
Commercial clients have different demands than residential ones, and we work across both. Office outlet installation, commercial panel upgrades, retail lighting, and warehouse wiring all fall within what we handle in Melbourne and the surrounding business corridors.
Landlords and property managers call for rental unit inspections, pre-sale electrical reviews, and code-compliance work that a tenant complaint or a municipal inspection has flagged. We document what we find and explain the scope before any work is scheduled. One call is enough to get the visit booked.
Whether this is your first repair or your tenth, pricing questions are reasonable and we answer them on the call. Panel upgrades, whole-home rewiring, EV charger circuits, ceiling fan installation, outlet work, surge protection, and generator transfer switch hookups all vary in scope, and the price reflects the actual job.
The scope of the electrical work priced before it starts means you get a number before anything is booked. We explain what the job involves, what it will take to complete it, and what the cost covers. If the scope changes once we are on site and can see the wiring, we tell you before we proceed.
Ask what it covers and you get a straight answer. Reach out and we'll get it diagnosed.
We work across Melbourne and take calls from throughout Brevard County. Nearby communities we regularly serve include Palm Bay, Rockledge, Cocoa, Merritt Island, Satellite Beach, and Indialantic. If you are in the surrounding area and not sure whether we cover your location, call and ask.
We are available seven days a week from 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM. Short-notice work is taken when the schedule allows, and urgent calls are welcome.
One call. One electrician. One price, agreed first.
An undersized or outdated panel cannot safely carry the load that modern households put on it, and the symptoms show up throughout the house: breakers that trip under normal use, outlets that cannot support current appliance draws, and no room to add circuits for new equipment. In Melbourne, where air conditioning runs hard year-round and many homes were built with smaller service panels, this is a common finding. A load calculation tells us what the panel actually needs to handle before we spec any upgrade work.
A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and intercepts voltage spikes before they reach the circuits inside the house. Florida leads the country in lightning strikes per square mile, and Melbourne sits in one of the most active corridors, so a nearby strike traveling through the power lines is a real and regular risk. Proper grounding and bonding work alongside the surge device to give excess energy a safe path to dissipate.
Pool and spa wiring involves dedicated circuits for pumps and equipment, GFCI protection at every required outlet and fixture near the water, and bonding of all metal components in and around the pool structure. The requirements exist because water and electricity in proximity create a serious hazard if the wiring is not done correctly. We follow the code on every pool and spa job, whether it is new construction, a renovation, or a repair to an existing setup.
A transfer switch isolates the home from the utility line while the generator is running, which prevents power from feeding back into the grid and creating a hazard for utility workers. Without one, a generator connected directly to the panel is a code violation and a safety problem. We install the transfer switch, wire the generator to the panel, and confirm the hookup meets the code that applies here in Brevard County.
Homes built in the 1960s and 1970s were wired for the electrical loads of that era, which were significantly lower than what a modern household draws. Fewer circuits, smaller panel capacity, and two-prong ungrounded outlets are standard findings in that generation of construction. Adding appliances, a home office, or an EV charger to a home wired that way puts real pressure on a system that was not designed for it.
A repair addresses a specific fault in a circuit, outlet, switch, or breaker. A rewire replaces the wiring throughout a portion or all of the home, which is warranted when the existing wiring is knob-and-tube, aluminum branch-circuit, or otherwise too outdated to safely carry the current load. We assess what the situation actually requires on the call and explain the distinction before recommending either path.
We work back from the symptom to the source: testing the outlet or fixture, checking the breaker, and tracing the circuit to find where the fault is concentrated. That might mean checking for an overloaded circuit, testing arc-fault and ground-fault protection, or following the wiring to a connection point that has failed. The fault is traced before anything is replaced, which keeps the repair focused and accurate.
Where a permit is required, we confirm that before the work begins and make sure the process is in order. Local permit rules decide which electrical jobs need an inspection, and that varies depending on the type of work and whether it is on private property or involves the service entrance. We handle the confirmation so there are no gaps in the paperwork on your end.
We take calls every day from 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and short-notice work is part of what we handle. Availability for a specific time slot is confirmed when you call. Urgent electrical faults, including burning smells, repeated breaker trips, or sudden loss of power to part of the home, are situations we prioritize when the schedule allows.
Outdoor circuits require weatherproof outlets, conduit rated for exterior use, and fixtures appropriate for the environment. In Melbourne and along the barrier island, salt air accelerates corrosion on standard hardware, so materials rated for coastal conditions hold up significantly longer. GFCI protection is required at outdoor outlets, and we confirm the circuit is properly protected before the work is finished.
Aluminum branch-circuit wiring, common in homes built during certain decades, expands and contracts differently than copper and can loosen at connection points over time. The risk concentrates where aluminum meets copper or where connections at outlets and switches have not been made with the correct materials. Aluminum-wiring remediation addresses those connection points specifically, and whole-home rewiring with copper is the more complete solution when the wiring is widespread throughout the home.
The scope starts with the call, where we go through what you are dealing with and what the job is likely to involve. On site, the technician reviews the panel, traces the circuit, and confirms what the work requires before starting. If the scope differs from what was discussed on the call, that is explained before anything additional is started.
Melbourne Electrical Company handles the full range of electrical work: repairs, panel upgrades, lighting, wiring, EV charger circuits, generator hookups, surge protection, pool and spa wiring, and everything in between. For homes, rental properties, and commercial spaces across Brevard County, we scope the job on the call and give you a price before anything is scheduled.
Call (321) 599-3556 seven days a week, 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM.
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Melbourne's housing stock runs from mid-century homes with original fuse boxes to newer construction with modern load demands, and commercial properties that sit in a different category entirely. We work across all of it, from a single outlet that stopped working to a full panel upgrade ahead of storm season. Call us with what you are dealing with and we will scope the job on the phone, give you a price before anything is scheduled, and get the work done right. Below is a quick look at what we cover and what to expect from each service.
| Type of Work | What the Job Involves | Common Situations | What to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits |
| Anyone adding a high-draw appliance or a Level 2 EV charger to an existing home | An EV charger or a hot tub often means checking the panel first. If the panel is already at capacity, we work out the upgrade before the circuit is run. |
| Outlet and Switch Installation |
| Rental property owners, homeowners upgrading older two-prong outlets, and anyone adding receptacles to a room | Older homes in Brevard County often have ungrounded outlets that need bonding and grounding work alongside the new receptacle. We confirm what applies before starting. |
| Surge and Lightning Protection |
| Any Melbourne home with electronics, major appliances, or exposure to frequent lightning activity | Florida leads the country in lightning strikes per square mile, and Melbourne sits in one of the most active corridors. A panel-level surge device catches voltage spikes before they reach the circuits inside the house. |
| Electrical Repairs and Troubleshooting |
| Any homeowner, renter, or property manager dealing with an unexplained electrical symptom | We trace the fault through the circuit before recommending any replacement, so the repair stays accurate and proportionate to the actual problem. |
| Lighting Installation |
| Homeowners upgrading interior lighting, adding outdoor security lights, or replacing corroded exterior fixtures | Homes along the barrier island and coastal neighborhoods need fixtures rated for salt air. Standard hardware corrodes faster than most homeowners expect in this environment. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections |
| Home buyers, landlords preparing a unit for rental, and property managers dealing with a flagged code issue | We go through the panel, the circuits, the outlets, and the visible wiring and explain what we find before recommending any work. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation |
| Homeowners adding ceiling fans to rooms that currently have no overhead wiring | Where there is no existing wiring at the ceiling location, we run what is needed rather than leaving the job half-done. |
| Outdoor and Dock Circuits |
| Waterfront properties, homes with outdoor kitchens or living spaces, and dock owners adding power | Outdoor circuits require weatherproof materials and GFCI protection throughout. We confirm the circuit is properly protected before the work is finished. |
| Pool and Spa Wiring |
| Residential pools, spas, and short-term rental properties with outdoor water features | Code requirements around water are specific and non-negotiable. We wire new installations and bring existing pool electrical up to current standards when inspections flag deficiencies. |
| Whole-Home Generator Installation |
| Melbourne homeowners preparing for hurricane season or frequent storm-related outages on the Space Coast | The transfer switch isolates the home from the utility line while the generator runs, which is a code requirement and a safety necessity. We handle the wiring and the switch, not the generator unit itself. |
| Electrical Panel and Service UpgradesMost Popular |
| Homes adding EV chargers, major appliances, or carrying older panels that cannot meet current demand | Air conditioning runs hard year-round in this area, and when you add a Level 2 charger or an electric range, the math on panel capacity changes fast. We run the load calculation first. |
| Breaker and Fuse Repair |
| Homes where a breaker trips repeatedly under normal household use | A breaker that keeps tripping is a warning, not just an inconvenience. The cause matters more than the symptom, and we find it before touching the hardware. |
| Wiring and Circuit Installation |
| Older homes with wiring that cannot safely carry current loads, or any property adding new living or working space | Aluminum branch-circuit wiring is a common finding in Brevard County homes built in certain decades. The risk concentrates at connection points, and we address those specifically. |
What causes breakers to trip repeatedly, and when does it point to a bigger problem?
A breaker trips when the circuit draws more current than it is rated for. A one-time trip after running too many appliances at once is normal. Repeated tripping under ordinary use is not. It can mean the circuit is overloaded and needs to be split, that a breaker has weakened and no longer holds its rating, or that there is a fault somewhere in the wiring. We trace the circuit before recommending a fix so the repair addresses the actual cause rather than just resetting the breaker.
How do I know if my home is ready for an added electrical load, like an EV charger or a large appliance?
The answer starts with the panel. We look at the current load on the service, how many circuits are already in use, and how much capacity is left. A panel that is already near its limit cannot safely carry a Level 2 EV charger or an electric range without an upgrade first. We run the load calculation on the call and tell you what the panel can handle before we schedule anything.
What do warm, buzzing, or sparking outlets mean, and how urgent is it?
A warm outlet usually means a connection inside the box has loosened or a circuit is carrying more load than it should. Buzzing can point to a loose wire, a failing device, or an arc-fault condition. Sparking when plugging something in is worth attention right away. None of these are situations to wait on. Call us and describe what you are seeing, and we will tell you how to handle it until we can get there.
Faults Traced Before Anything Is Replaced
We work back from the symptom to the source before recommending any replacement. That keeps the repair accurate and the cost proportionate to the actual problem.
What does GFCI protection cover, and where is it required?
A GFCI outlet or breaker monitors the circuit for a ground fault, which is a current path that runs somewhere other than the intended circuit, and trips the circuit within milliseconds when it detects one. Code requires GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, crawl spaces, outdoor areas, and anywhere near water, including pool and spa equipment. Older homes often have these locations unprotected, and we add GFCI protection during outlet work or inspection visits.
How long does a panel upgrade typically take?
Most panel replacements are completed in a single day. The exact time depends on the size of the service being installed, whether the meter needs to be pulled, and whether the utility has to be involved in restoring power at the end of the job. We go over the timeline on the call so you know what to expect before the work begins.
When does a home need a full rewire versus a targeted repair?
A repair addresses a specific fault in a circuit, outlet, or breaker. A rewire is warranted when the wiring throughout the home is knob-and-tube, aluminum branch-circuit, or otherwise too outdated to safely carry the current load. The distinction matters because the scope and cost are very different. We assess what the situation actually requires and explain the difference before recommending either path.
Scope Agreed Before the Panel Is Opened
The job is scoped on the call and priced before anything is scheduled. If the scope changes on site, we explain it before proceeding.
What should I know about surge protection for electronics and appliances in Melbourne?
A whole-home surge protector installs at the panel and intercepts voltage spikes before they reach the circuits inside the house. For homes with home offices, entertainment systems, or medical equipment, a panel-level device provides a layer of protection that individual power strips cannot match. Given how frequently lightning moves through this area, it is a practical addition rather than an optional one.
Do I need to be home when the electrician comes out?
Someone needs to be present to provide access to the panel and the areas where the work is happening. If you have a property manager or a trusted contact who can be there, that works too. We confirm the details on the call so the visit goes smoothly from the start.
Older and Newer Wiring Both Handled
From knob-and-tube and aluminum branch-circuit wiring in mid-century homes to modern panel work in newer construction, we work across the full range of what this area has.
How does pricing work, and when do I find out what the job will cost?
We go over the scope on the call and give you a price before anything is scheduled. If the scope changes once we are on site and can see the wiring, we explain that before proceeding with any additional work. The price is confirmed before the job starts, not after.
Can you add circuits to a home that was not wired for a workshop, home office, or outdoor kitchen?
Yes. Adding circuits for a workshop, a dedicated home office, or an outdoor kitchen space is straightforward work as long as the panel has capacity to carry the new load. We check the panel first, confirm it can handle the addition, and run the circuit to the right location. If the panel needs to be upgraded first, we work that out before the new circuit is run.
What does grounding and bonding involve, and why does it matter in older homes?
Grounding gives excess electrical energy a safe path to the earth in the event of a fault. Bonding connects metal components in the electrical system so they stay at the same voltage potential and do not create a shock hazard. Older homes in Brevard County sometimes have two-prong ungrounded outlets or bonding that has not been updated alongside other improvements. We check both during inspection work and address what we find.
Call us at (321) 599-3556, seven days a week from 5:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and we will go over what you are dealing with, scope the job, and give you a price before anything is booked.
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