Electrician Services in Missoula, MT — Missoula's Master Electricians, 75 Five-Star Reviews
- 5.0 on Google
- 75 Reviews
- Family-Owned & Operated
- Master Electricians on Every Job
Need an electrician in Missoula who calls back, shows up on time, and does work that passes inspection the first time around? That’s exactly what PETES Electric does. We have since 1979. When you call us, you get a clear estimate, a confirmed schedule, and a master electrician on your job. No runaround, no surprises on the invoice. Just work that’s done right, passes inspection, and doesn’t need revisiting.
Whether you’re a homeowner with a panel that needs replacing, a remodel that needs wiring from scratch, or a business owner who needs commercial electrical done on a deadline and can’t afford a contractor who drops the ball. You’re in the right place. PETES Electric handles both, and we handle it properly.
We’re a family-owned electrical contractor based in Missoula, MT. We serve the greater Missoula area and the surrounding region from Polson to Darby and Superior to Deer Lodge. Every job has a master electrician on it. Every estimate is free and given before any work starts. Residential, commercial, panel upgrades, EV charger installation, underground break locating, design-build. We handle all of it, and we give you a straight answer about what your job actually needs.
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. No obligation. We’ll give you a clear picture of the work and what it costs.
Finding a Reliable Electrician in Missoula Shouldn't Be This Hard.
But for a lot of Missoula homeowners and businesses, it is. You call around. Someone doesn’t call back. Someone else shows up late and quotes double what you were expecting. A third one does the job, then it fails inspection three weeks later. That pattern happens enough in Missoula that people stop trusting the process and start putting off electrical work that genuinely needs doing.
Here’s what we hear most often:
- Can't get a straight answer on what the job will actually cost before someone shows up
- Waited weeks for a quote that never arrived
- Electrical work that was 'done', then tripped breakers, failed inspection, or caused new problems
- A panel that's been 'on the list' for two years but nobody wants to deal with the disruption
- A business that needs commercial electrical work done on a schedule and got let down at the worst time
- EV charger installation that nobody in town would quote without a long wait
In a growing city like Missoula, where new construction, home renovation, and business expansion are all moving fast. Unreliable electrical contractors don’t just frustrate you. They cost real time and real money.
We’ll tell you exactly what the job involves and what it costs. No runaround.
What Does It Mean to Hire a Licensed Electrician in Missoula, MT?
Hiring a licensed electrician in Missoula, MT means working with a professional who is legally authorized by the Montana State Electrical Board to perform electrical work in your home or business, and who carries the insurance and training to do it safely. Montana requires electricians to hold a current state license, progress through apprentice and journeyman levels and, for the most complex work, hold master electrician status. When you hire PETES Electric, master electricians are involved in every job.
For Missoula residents and business owners, this matters because electrical work done by unlicensed contractors can fail inspection, void insurance, and create real safety hazards. It also means the work has to be redone at your cost. Licensed work is documented, inspected where required, and backed by professionals who stand behind what they do.
What Types of Electrical Work Do Missoula Properties Actually Need?
The most common electrical services requested in the Missoula area fall into six categories.
panel upgrades and replacements
Missoula has a large stock of older homes, many built decades ago, where the original panel is undersized for modern electrical demands.
residential rewiring
Including older homes like the century-old properties common in the university district.
lighting installation
From simple fixture swaps to full commercial lighting layouts.
EV charger installation and auto electric work
Missoula's growing population of electric vehicle owners needs Level 2 home and business charging stations installed to code, along with supporting auto electrical work.
commercial electrical services
For Missoula's expanding business and construction sector, from office fit-outs to retail and industrial installations.
control panel installation and electrical remodeling
For both residential upgrades and commercial fit-outs requiring new panel configurations or full electrical remodels.
We Know This Market From the Inside
PETES Electric has served the greater Missoula area long enough to know this market from the inside. We understand the mix of older residential stock, the demands of university-area properties, and the pace at which commercial clients need to move.
Electrical Contractors in Missoula, MT — What We Handle
Every job starts with the same question: what does this property actually need? We give you a straight answer in your free estimate. Not the most expensive option, the right one. We don’t recommend services you don’t need. If the job is smaller than you think, we’ll tell you that too.
Residential Electrical
Full-service residential electrical for Missoula homeowners: repairs, rewiring, new installations, and everything in between, done to code with a master electrician on every job.
Commercial Electrical
Commercial electrical for Missoula businesses of all sizes, from office fit-outs and retail spaces to restaurants and larger commercial builds, on your schedule.
panel upgrades and replacements
Missoula's older housing stock often needs panel replacement before it can handle modern electrical loads safely. We handle the assessment, upgrade, and inspection.
Lighting Installation
Lighting installation for residential and commercial properties in Missoula: fixtures, circuits, outdoor lighting, and full commercial lighting layouts.
EV Charger Installation
Level 2 EV charger installation for Missoula homes and businesses, properly wired, inspected, and ready to use.
Electrical Repairs
Troubleshooting and repair for electrical faults, tripped circuits, faulty outlets, GFCI issues, and anything that's stopped working the way it should.
Underground Break Locating
Locating underground electrical faults without unnecessary excavation. It's a specialist service that saves Missoula homeowners and businesses significant time and cost.
Design-Build
From concept to completion: electrical design and installation for renovation and new-build projects across the Missoula area, with hands-on collaboration at every stage.
Spa & Hot Tub Wiring
Safe, code-compliant wiring and installation for hot tubs and spas in Missoula properties, done properly from the first connection.
The Electricians Busy in Missoula Right Now All Have One Thing in Common
Spend any time talking to Missoula homeowners and you hear the same story:
'I called three places. One never called back. One quoted me something ridiculous. The third one came out but kept pushing the job back.'
There’s no shortage of electricians in Missoula. Finding one you can actually trust is the harder part.
On the commercial side, Missoula’s growth tells its own story. The University of Montana campus, the expanding corridor along Brooks Street, new restaurant and retail fit-outs in the downtown core, and a steady pipeline of light commercial builds across the valley all need electrical contractors who understand commercial timelines and don’t treat a business opening date as flexible. SERVPRO of Missoula has used PETES as a preferred vendor for years for exactly this reason: fast, dependable, and the work is done to standard. That’s what commercial clients need, and it’s what we deliver.
Since 1979
PETES Electric has been in Missoula since 1979 — through every boom, every demand spike, every shift in the local market. Most of Missoula’s 99 licensed electrical companies weren’t here then. We were. The 75 Google reviews at 5.0 are a product of that history, not a substitute for it.
You Don't Need to Have It All Figured Out Before You Call.
Whatever stage you’re at, full project, single repair, or just not sure what you’re dealing with, we’ve heard it before and we can help you figure it out.
Some people start with a single repair. Some call because they’re buying a property and want a licensed assessment before they commit. Some have a full home renovation in progress and need an electrical contractor who can keep up. Some are a business fitting out a new space in Missoula and need commercial electrical completed before their opening date. We work with all of it. The free estimate is how we figure out what your specific situation needs, not what the most common job happens to be.
Things We Hear From Missoula Property Owners All the Time
"I've been meaning to get the panel sorted for two years. I just didn't want to deal with the back-and-forth of getting someone reliable out here."
"We needed commercial electrical work done on a timeline for our opening. The first contractor we booked fell through two weeks before."
"I asked about EV charger installation and got three different answers about whether it was even possible in my house."
"The lights in our kitchen have been flickering for months. I wasn't sure if it was a big deal or not, so I kept putting off the call."
"We had someone do work on the panel last year. It failed the inspection and we had to pay twice."
"I just needed someone who would call back, show up on time, and tell me what it was going to cost. That's it."
If any of those sound familiar, the problem is clear enough to fix. These aren’t permanent situations. They’re the result of not finding the right electrician yet. The free estimate is how we start: you tell us what’s going on, we come out or talk it through, and you get a straight answer.
We call back. We show up. We tell you what it costs before we start.
Why Missoula Property Owners Choose PETES Electric
We're Based Here — and We've Built Our Reputation Here
PETES Electric has operated out of Missoula for 45+ years, serving this community and the surrounding region, long before the current demand spike made Missoula a harder market to navigate. When a homeowner in the Rattlesnake or a business on Brooks Street asks their neighbor who to call, we want that answer to be PETES. That only happens if we do the work right every single time.
Master Electricians on Every Job
Montana's licensing requirements exist for a reason. We staff master electricians on our jobs, not because the state requires it for every task, but because it's the standard that protects you. A master electrician understands the code, spots the problem behind the problem, and doesn't cut corners on anything that matters. You get that on every PETES job, not just the big ones.
We Tell You the Price Before We Start
The free estimate means exactly what it says. We assess the job, give you a clear picture of what's involved, and tell you what it costs, before we pick up a tool. If the scope changes mid-job for a reason you'll understand, we tell you immediately and explain why. You won't open an invoice and see a number you weren't expecting. Transparent pricing is part of what keeps our 75 Google reviews where they are.
We Show Up — and We Follow Through
'They actually called back' and 'they showed up when they said they would' come up in our reviews more than almost anything else. That shouldn't be remarkable in a trade service. But in the Missoula market, it is. We treat residential jobs with the same priority as commercial contracts. Your home matters as much as a business opening on a deadline. That's how we operate, and it's why customers call us again.
A Significant Share of Our Work Is Fixing What Someone Else Got Wrong
A meaningful portion of the jobs we take on in Missoula start the same way: a homeowner or business calls us after another contractor did work that failed inspection, caused new problems, or simply wasn't finished properly. When that happens, what people tell us is almost always the same: they don't want to become an expert in electrical work. They just want it sorted, done right, and off their mind for good. That's exactly what we're here to deliver. And it's why we hold ourselves to a simple standard: we don't want to be the contractor someone calls to fix our work. We want to be the one they recommend to their neighbor.
Here's Who We Typically Work With in Missoula
We work with a wide range of Missoula homeowners and businesses. You’re likely in the right place if:
- You're a Missoula homeowner with an electrical issue, an upcoming renovation, or a panel that's overdue for an upgrade
- You own or manage a business in Missoula and need commercial electrical work done on a clear timeline
- You're buying a property in the Missoula area and want a licensed electrical assessment before you commit
- You want to install an EV charger and need someone who can assess your panel capacity and do the installation properly
- You've had poor experiences with contractors before and you want someone who'll call back, show up, and give you a straight price
- You're anywhere in the greater Missoula region — from Polson to Darby, Superior to Deer Lodge, and need a licensed electrical contractor who covers the area
Unsure where to start? Call (406) 543-3086. We’ll figure out what you actually need in one conversation. If the right answer is ‘this is smaller than you think,’ we’ll tell you that too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Electrician Services in Missoula, MT
What does a licensed electrician in Missoula, MT actually do?
A licensed electrician in Missoula handles electrical installation, repair, and maintenance for residential and commercial properties, legally and safely under Montana State Electrical Board requirements. This covers everything from panel upgrades and circuit repairs to full rewires, new construction wiring, lighting installation, EV charger installation, and commercial electrical work. A licensed electrician carries the insurance and state credentials to perform and sign off on electrical work that meets code.
How much does an electrician cost in Missoula, MT?
Electrical work costs in Missoula vary based on the scope of the job. Minor repairs differ significantly from panel upgrades or full rewires. What doesn’t vary is how we handle pricing: PETES Electric gives you a clear, fixed estimate before any work begins, so you’re never looking at a number you weren’t expecting. Call (406) 543-3086 to schedule your free estimate.
How much does electrical panel replacement cost in Missoula?
Electrical panel replacement cost in Missoula depends on your current panel size, the upgrade required, and the condition of your existing wiring. Older Missoula homes often need additional work to bring everything up to current code. We assess the full picture before quoting, so the price you agree to is the price you pay. No scope creep, no invoice shock.
Do you install EV chargers in Missoula, MT?
Yes. PETES Electric installs Level 2 EV chargers for Missoula homes and businesses. We assess your panel capacity, handle any necessary upgrade work, install the charger circuit, and ensure everything is inspected and code-compliant. If you’re specifically looking for EV charger installation in Missoula, see our dedicated EV charger installation page.
What is a master electrician and does it matter for my job in Missoula?
A master electrician is the highest license level in Montana’s electrical trade. It requires years of journeyman experience, a state exam, and ongoing continuing education. It matters for your job because master electricians are authorized to supervise complex electrical work, sign off on inspections, and take responsibility for code compliance. PETES Electric staffs master electricians on every project in Missoula, not just the large commercial ones.
How do I know if my Missoula home needs an electrical panel upgrade?
Common signs that a Missoula home needs a panel upgrade include frequently tripped breakers, the inability to add new circuits for appliances or EV chargers, a panel that’s 20-30+ years old, flickering lights under load, or a fuse box rather than a modern circuit breaker panel. Missoula has a significant stock of older homes where original panels are now undersized for current electrical demands. A licensed assessment will tell you definitively.
Do you handle electrical work for older Missoula homes?
Yes, older homes are a significant part of what we do in Missoula. Many properties in the university district and established neighborhoods were built decades ago with wiring systems that don’t meet current code or modern demand. We assess the existing system, identify what needs updating, and provide a clear plan, whether that’s targeted repairs or a full rewire.
What areas do you serve from Missoula?
PETES Electric is based in Missoula and serves the greater Missoula metro area and the surrounding region. Our service area runs from Polson to Darby, Superior to Deer Lodge, covering western Montana’s communities that rely on Missoula for professional trade services. If you’re unsure whether your location is within our range, call us at (406) 543-3086.
Can you help with lighting installation in Missoula?
Yes. Lighting installation is one of our most common services in Missoula, from simple fixture replacement and GFCI installation to full commercial lighting layout and outdoor lighting systems. We handle the circuit work, not just the fixture swap, so the installation is done properly and inspected where required.
What is underground break locating and when do I need it in Missoula?
Underground break locating is the process of finding a fault in a buried electrical line without unnecessary excavation. You need it when outdoor circuits, landscape lighting, or underground supply lines stop working and the fault isn’t visible at the surface. PETES Electric uses specialist equipment to locate the break precisely, saving Missoula homeowners and businesses significant time and dig-up cost.
Do you do commercial electrical work in Missoula?
Yes. PETES Electric handles commercial electrical for Missoula businesses across a range of sectors: office buildings, retail spaces, restaurants, service businesses, and larger commercial builds. Commercial clients get the same straight pricing and reliable scheduling as residential customers, with the added experience of working to commercial timelines and inspection requirements.
How do I book an estimate with PETES Electric in Missoula?
Call us at (406) 543-3086 Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, or use the contact form at peteselec.com/contact. We’ll arrange a time to assess your job and give you a clear price before any work begins. The estimate is free and comes with no obligation to proceed.
How is PETES Electric different from other electricians in Missoula?
A few things stand out. We’re a family-owned contractor with master electricians on every job, not a large company where your project gets handed to whoever is available. We have 75 Google reviews at 5.0 stars, which reflects how we’ve consistently operated over time in this market. We give transparent pricing before we start, we call back when we say we will, and we show up on schedule. In the Missoula electrical market, that track record matters.
A Montana-Based Electrical Contractor That Knows This Community
Family-owned and still run that way, we've worked in homes along the Rattlesnake, wired commercial spaces on Brooks Street, and served communities across western Montana that look to Missoula for reliable trades. That's not scale we're chasing. It's a reputation we're protecting, one job at a time.
Your Electrical Work Should Be Done Once, Properly. Here's Where to Start.
Missoula properties that are running well electrically: panels that handle the load, circuits that don’t trip, lighting that works, EV chargers that are properly installed. They got there by finding a contractor they could trust and getting the job done right the first time. That’s where we come in.
The free estimate is how it starts: a straightforward conversation, a clear picture of the work, and a fixed price before anything begins. Most estimates are scheduled the same day you call. Depending on the scope of work, your written estimate could be ready same day or within a week. No complicated process. No obligation to proceed.
You can take that estimate, get a second opinion, or move straight to booking. Either way, you’ll leave the conversation knowing exactly what your job involves and what it costs.
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. Or contact us at peteselec.com/contact
>> For more about PETES Electric’s full range of electrical services in Missoula, see our Missoula electrician page