Electrician Tampa FL · Family-Owned Since 2007

Tampa's Trusted
Electrician — for
17 Years Running

We've wired, repaired, and upgraded electrical systems in over 2,400 Tampa homes. Every job permitted, inspected, and done right. We're your neighbors — and that still means something to us.

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Licensed EC13003421 Fully Insured Permit Handling Included Same-Week Scheduling
Licensed electrician from Rivera Electric working in a Tampa FL home
4.9 Stars
170+ Google Reviews
2,400+ Homes Served
17 yrs In Business
4.9 ★ Google Rating
100% Permit Compliance
⭐ 4.9 Google Rating
🏆 170+ Verified Reviews
✅ Licensed EC13003421
🛡️ Fully Insured & Bonded
What We Do

Electrical Services
Tampa FL

Residential electrical work across Hillsborough County — from a single outlet to a full-home rewire. All work permitted and inspected.

Panel Upgrades & Replacements

Older Tampa homes often have undersized or unsafe panels. We upgrade to 200-amp service, replace Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels, and handle all permits.

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Outlet & Switch Installation

Add outlets where you need them, upgrade to GFCI in wet areas, or install USB outlets and smart switches. Fast, clean, and code-compliant.

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Electrical Repairs

Tripping breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights, or wiring that sparks. We diagnose and fix the actual cause — not just reset the breaker.

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Ceiling Fans & Light Fixtures

Install new ceiling fans, replace light fixtures, add recessed lighting, or run wiring to a location that doesn't have power yet.

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EV Charger Installation

Level 2 home EV charger installation (240V). We handle the dedicated circuit, panel capacity check, and permit. Compatible with all major EV brands.

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Whole-Home Rewiring

Aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube, or cloth-covered wiring is a fire and insurance risk. We re-wire Tampa homes with modern copper and bring everything to code.

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Every Job Permitted & Inspected

Electrical Work Done Right —
or Not at All

We don't cut corners with unpermitted shortcuts. Every job is filed with Hillsborough County, inspected, and signed off before we close up. Your homeowner's insurance stays valid — and your family stays safe.

All permits filed before work begins
Inspection scheduled same week
Homeowner's insurance compliance confirmed
EV charger utility rebate paperwork included
We Know Your Neighborhood

Serving Tampa's
Neighborhoods for
17 Years

We've worked in nearly every Tampa neighborhood. We know which homes still have aluminum wiring, which parts of town have aging Federal Pacific panels, and what the city inspector looks for before signing off.

Seminole Heights Carrollwood South Tampa Westchase Hyde Park New Tampa Brandon Palma Ceia Ybor City Temple Terrace Riverview Valrico
"Marco came to look at our panel and found a Federal Pacific breaker issue that two other companies missed. He explained everything in plain terms, pulled the permit himself, and had it replaced in one day. The inspector passed it on the first visit. We've used Rivera Electric for everything since."
Patricia & Don L.
Seminole Heights, Tampa · Google Review
Marco Rivera, owner of Rivera Electric, licensed electrician in Tampa FL
17 Years in Tampa
About Rivera Electric

Started by a Tampa
Electrician. Still Run by One.

Marco Rivera started Rivera Electric in 2007 after spending a decade as a licensed journeyman for commercial contractors. He wanted to build something where he knew every customer by name and where the quality didn't slip because someone was rushing a job to make the next one.

The company has grown to a four-person crew — all licensed journeymen — and hasn't changed its model. Marco is still on most jobs. Every permit is pulled before the work starts. Every inspection is passed before the panel is closed up.

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What Our Customers Say

Trusted by Tampa
Families for 17 Years

4.9
Based on 170 Google reviews
Google Verified
★★★★★

"Rivera Electric installed a 200-amp panel upgrade and two GFCI circuits in our 1960s Seminole Heights home. They pulled all permits, scheduled the inspection, and passed on the first visit. Price was exactly what they quoted. Incredibly professional."

Tom & Alicia K.
Seminole Heights, Tampa · Google Review
★★★★★

"Needed a Level 2 EV charger installed in my garage. Marco came out the next morning, assessed the panel, installed a 240V dedicated circuit, and had the charger running by noon. Clean work, no damage to the walls, permit handled completely by them."

Derek S.
Westchase, Tampa · Google Review
★★★★★

"Called Rivera Electric about a breaker that kept tripping. Every other company said replace the panel. Marco found the actual problem — a loose connection behind an outlet — fixed it in 20 minutes, and charged a fraction of what a panel replacement would've cost. Honest guys."

Laura P.
South Tampa · Google Review
★★★★★

"We had aluminum wiring throughout our 1970s home — a real fire risk. Rivera Electric re-wired the entire house in three days, coordinated the permit and inspection, and our insurance company was completely satisfied. Pricing was fair and everything came in as quoted."

Sandra & Ray M.
Carrollwood, Tampa · Google Review
★★★★★

"Added six recessed lights and a ceiling fan in our living room. The crew was on time, protected our floors, patched the drywall cleanly, and cleaned up before leaving. No surprises on the bill. We'll call Rivera Electric every time."

Mike T.
Hyde Park, Tampa · Google Review
★★★★★

"Emergency call on a Saturday morning — sparks from an outlet near our kitchen sink. Marco arrived within the hour, identified a failed GFCI circuit wired incorrectly by a previous contractor, and replaced the whole run safely. Exactly what you need from a neighborhood electrician."

Theresa W.
New Tampa · Google Review
Common Questions

Electrical Questions,
Answered Straight

Most residential jobs range from $150–$500 for repairs and installations. Panel upgrades typically run $1,800–$3,500 installed. Rivera Electric provides written upfront estimates before any work begins — no hourly billing surprises.
Yes — most electrical work in Tampa requires a permit from Hillsborough County. We handle every permit: file, schedule the inspection, and pass it. You never deal with the permit office yourself.
A standard 200-amp panel upgrade typically takes 4–6 hours. Power is off only during the swap. We schedule the inspection same week so your permit closes quickly.
Yes. We install Level 2 (240V) home EV chargers for all major brands — Tesla, ChargePoint, Wallbox, and others. We check panel capacity, run the dedicated circuit, pull the permit, and handle TECO rebate paperwork where applicable.
Aluminum wiring from the 1960s–70s is a fire risk if connections have deteriorated. We can inspect, add COPALUM or AlumiConn connectors at outlets, or do a full copper rewire depending on the extent. We'll tell you honestly what's needed.
We offer same-day service Mon–Fri 7am–6pm and Saturday 8am–3pm for urgent situations. For active electrical hazards — sparks, burning smell, or no power to critical systems — call us immediately at (813) 555-0847.

Not sure where to start?

Describe what's happening — flickering lights, tripping breakers, a charger you want installed — and we'll tell you what it's likely to involve and what it costs before we ever show up.

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Prefer to talk? Call us at (813) 555-0847 — Mon–Fri 7am–6pm · Sat 8am–3pm