Electrician Danville, VA
Electrician in Danville, VA: call any hour for a Virginia-licensed electrician
Need a 24 hour or emergency electrician in Danville, Virginia? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Danville homes and businesses with independent electricians licensed through Virginia DPOR.
- Virginia
licensed pros - Permits pulled
when required - Danville
and nearby - Written estimate
before work
Danville. Wired right.
Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.
Who we are
A referral line, not a Danville electrical contractor
Moore Power Electrical connects callers with independent electricians. We do not install, repair or inspect anything, and we hold no contractor license.
We are not part of any Danville or Pittsylvania County company with a similar name.
The electrician you reach sets the price, does the work and handles the City permit. You pay the electrician directly, and the referral is free.
- Call any hourDescribe the problem and your street.
- DPOR licensedJobs go to electricians licensed in Virginia.
- Price before workThe electrician confirms the price before starting.
24 hour help
24 hour and emergency electrician in Danville
Looking for a 24 hour electrician in Danville? Here is how it works: you can call (815) 456-4349 at any hour, and we connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs in Danville when one is available. We do not promise a set arrival time.
An electrical emergency is a fault that can start a fire or shock someone now. A burning smell, a hot or buzzing panel, sparks at an outlet and wiring that got wet are all emergencies.
Call 911 first for smoke, flames or sparks. Report a downed line or a dark street to Danville Utilities.
Who to call first in Danville
- 911: smoke, fire, sparks or a person shocked.
- Danville Utilities: a line down, a street-wide outage or a damaged meter.
- An electrician: half the house dead, a breaker that will not reset, a warm outlet or flickering lights.
Electrical services in Danville
Electrical services we connect in Danville
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.
24 Hour Electrical Repair
Urgent repairs when something cannot wait.
Generator Installation
Standby and portable generator hookups with a transfer switch.
Residential Electrician
Outlets, switches, lighting, new circuits and troubleshooting.
Solar Electrical Work
Panel, interconnection and battery-ready wiring for solar.
Permits
Electrical permits from the City of Danville
The Inspections Division of the City's Community Development Department issues building, electrical, mechanical, plumbing and sign permits. The City requires a separate electrical permit when electrical work is part of a project.
Where to apply
Municipal Building, 427 Patton Street, Danville, VA 24541.
The City also takes permit applications online through its permit portal.
Questions about online applications
Phone 434-799-5260, ext. 2487.
The City suggests talking with staff before you apply online.
- Your electrician normally files the electrical permit and books the inspection.
- Service changes and generator hookups need an inspection before Danville Utilities reconnects power.
- Keep the permit number and final inspection with your property records.
Before you hire
How to check a Virginia electrician's license
Virginia's Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) licenses electricians. The Board for Contractors issues tradesman licenses, such as journeyman and master electrician, and contractor licenses for electrical businesses.
A business that contracts electrical work needs a contractor license with the electrical specialty. The person doing the work needs a tradesman license or must work under one.
- 1. Ask for both numbersThe contractor license and the tradesman license.
- 2. Use DPOR License LookupSearch by name or number on the DPOR website.
- 3. Check class and specialtyConfirm the license is active and covers electrical work.
Outages
Danville Utilities outages, storms and generators
Danville Utilities is the City's own utility. Its electric lines serve Danville and reach into parts of Pittsylvania, Halifax and Henry counties.
Summer lightning is a common cause of outages here. On July 10, 2020, a lightning storm left about 5,000 Danville Utilities customers without power, mostly inside city limits.
Many Danville callers ask about generators. A portable or standby generator must connect through a transfer switch or an approved interlock. A generator plugged into a wall outlet sends power back onto the lines and endangers line workers.
Outage checklist
- Report outages and downed lines to Danville Utilities.
- Run portable generators outside, away from windows.
- Turn off large appliances so they do not restart all at once.
- Have an electrician check a pulled mast or meter base before reconnect.
- Consider surge protection at the panel for restart surges.
Cost factors
What affects the price of electrical work in Danville
We do not set prices. The electrician gives you a price in writing before work starts.
These factors change the price of most Danville jobs:
- Time of callNight, weekend and storm calls cost more than booked visits.
- House age and accessOlder houses, plaster walls and crawl spaces take more time.
- PermitCity permit and inspection fees depend on the job.
- Utility coordinationService and generator work needs a Danville Utilities disconnect and reconnect.
From call to final inspection
How a typical Danville 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.
Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.
Call (815) 456-4349Questions we hear
Electrician Danville FAQs
Talk to a licensed electrician
Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Danville.
Call (815) 456-4349Is there a 24 hour electrician in Danville, VA?
You can call (815) 456-4349 at any hour. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs in Danville when one is available. We do not promise a set arrival time.
Who do I call when the power is out in Danville?
Report outages and downed lines to Danville Utilities. Call an electrician if only your home, one room or one circuit is out.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Danville?
Yes, for most work. The City's Inspections Division requires a separate electrical permit. Your electrician normally files it.
How do I check an electrician's license in Virginia?
Use DPOR License Lookup on the DPOR website. Check the contractor license, the tradesman license and that both are active.
Can I connect a generator to my house in Danville?
Yes, through a transfer switch or approved interlock installed by a licensed electrician, with a City permit. Never plug a generator into a wall outlet.
Is Moore Power Electrical a Danville company?
No. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We do no electrical work and have no tie to any local company with a similar name.
Page updated 2026-10-25.