Residential Electrical Services in the Twin Cities | Schlemmer Electric

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Licensed Residential Electricians Serving the Twin Cities

Schlemmer Electric provides trusted residential electrical services throughout Minneapolis, Bloomington, Edina, Richfield, Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Prior Lake, and surrounding south-metro communities. With decades of experience serving Minnesota homeowners, our licensed, bonded, and insured team delivers high-quality electrical work designed for safety, reliability, and long-term performance. Whether you’re upgrading an outdated panel or troubleshooting wiring issues, we approach every job with professionalism and clear communication.

Our residential services cover everything from minor repairs to major electrical system upgrades, ensuring your home stays safe and functional — especially in Minnesota’s demanding seasonal climate.

Comprehensive Residential Electrical Services We Provide

Our licensed residential electricians handle everything from small electrical repairs to complete system upgrades. We deliver safe, code-compliant work designed to keep your home reliable year-round.
    • Electrical Panel Service & Upgrades Panel replacements, breaker upgrades, fuse box conversions, and load capacity improvements for modern homes.
    • Electrical Troubleshooting & Repairs Diagnosing flickering lights, tripped breakers, power loss, and hidden wiring issues.
    • Storm & Weather Damage Electrical Repair Repairing electrical systems impacted by Minnesota storms, surges, and exterior damage.
    • Home Rewiring & Wiring Upgrades Complete or partial rewiring to replace outdated systems and improve safety.
    • Lighting Installation & Upgrades Recessed lighting, LED upgrades, interior fixtures, exterior lighting, and security lighting.
    • Outlet, Dedicated Circuit & EV Charger Installation New outlets, GFCI protection, dedicated circuits, and smart switch upgrades along with EV charger installations.
    • Basement Finishing & Remodeling Electrical Electrical planning and installation for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, and home additions.
    • Outdoor Electrical & Specialty Wiring Exterior outlets, garage wiring, detached structures, landscape lighting, and specialty residential systems.
    • Electrical Safety Inspections & Code Corrections Identifying hazards and updating systems to meet current electrical safety standards.

Why Choose Schlemmer Electric for Your Residential Services?

Over 30 Years of Excellence: Since our founding in 1992, we’ve had a proven track record of consistent performance and dedication.

Service by Certified Electricians

Our service is synonymous with quality, led by a team of certified electricians who uphold the highest standards of workmanship.

Licensed, Bonded & Insured:

You can have peace of mind with our residential electricians through our licensed, bonded, and insured operations, ensuring your investment is safeguarded.

Service Areas — Residential Electrical Help in the Twin Cities

Schlemmer Electric provides residential electrical services throughout the Twin Cities metro. Our licensed electricians regularly serve homeowners in the following communities:

If your city isn’t listed, contact us to confirm availability — we proudly serve much of the Twin Cities and surrounding south metro communities.

Residential Electrical Services – Frequently Asked Questions

Do you handle both small repairs and larger electrical projects?

Yes. We handle everything from outlet and switch replacements to panel upgrades, storm damage repairs, and larger residential electrical improvements. If you’re unsure what you need, we can diagnose the issue and recommend the safest, most cost-effective solution.

Do you offer free estimates for residential electrical work?

Yes. We provide free estimates for many residential electrical projects, including panel upgrades, lighting installations, remodeling work, and larger electrical improvements. Contact us to discuss your project and we’ll let you know what to expect before any work begins.

When should a homeowner consider an electrical panel upgrade?

If breakers trip frequently, lights flicker, you’re adding major appliances or remodeling, or your home has an older fuse box or outdated panel, it may be time for an evaluation. We can inspect your system and recommend the right upgrade for your home’s electrical demand.

Do you install EV chargers for homes?

Yes. We install residential EV (electric vehicle) charging stations, including Level 2 home chargers. We can evaluate your electrical panel capacity, install the necessary dedicated circuit, and ensure your charger is safely installed and code-compliant.

Do I need a permit for residential electrical work?

In many cases, yes. Permits are commonly required for work like panel/service upgrades, new circuits, and changes to existing wiring. We can help determine when a permit is required and coordinate the permitting and inspection process as part of the job.

Why do my lights flicker or breakers trip?

Flickering lights or tripping breakers can be caused by overloaded circuits, loose connections, aging breakers, or wiring issues. Because these symptoms can indicate a safety concern, it’s best to have a licensed electrician diagnose the root cause.

Do you install GFCI outlets and other safety upgrades?

Yes. We install and replace GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, basements, and exterior locations, and we can recommend additional safety upgrades when needed. Proper protection helps reduce shock risk and improves code compliance.

Can you help with electrical work for remodels and basement finishing?

Absolutely. Remodeling is a great time to improve electrical layout, lighting, outlet placement, and circuit capacity. We can plan and install code-compliant electrical work for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and other home projects.

Do you handle storm or weather-related electrical damage?

Yes. If your home has experienced storm-related electrical problems—such as damaged exterior wiring, non-working outdoor circuits, or electrical service issues—we can diagnose the problem and make safe, code-compliant repairs.

How quickly can you schedule residential service?

We aim to schedule residential service as quickly as possible. Availability depends on the type of work and current demand, but we prioritize urgent safety concerns and will confirm the soonest available appointment when you contact us.

Powering the Twin Cities with safe & reliable solutions

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We’re more than just a company – we’re a family-owned and operated establishment, embodying values of care and personal connection.

Quick, Flexible, Experienced & Reliable Residential Electrical Service

Our service is marked by a swift response, adaptability to unique situations, and the assurance that comes from decades of experience.  Choose us for an exceptional experience where quality meets assurance, and your needs find their ideal solution.

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Excellent work Shawn and Ben! Thank you very much
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Honest review from a local. The owner responded very promptly, walked me through what to expect. A 2 man crew was here 3 days later (I had no rush for service). I was worried about going over initial hour cost and just wanted a good job done on my ceiling fan installation. The fan is perfect, and they did 3 other jobs in the time and had no thought of charging more. Book these people, they’re trusted.
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Professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. I’m very happy with the services they provided and will call them moving forward.
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We’ve used Schlemmer Electric for a few projects now. They have been consistently great each time. They are prompt, knowledgeable and pleasant to have in your home. They put a service panel in and have helped with several bath remodels. Shawn and Ben have been excellent to work with. They are professional and have an attention to detail. They were there when we needed them, even on a last minute call. I highly recommend them. They are our go to electricians!
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Dan Schlemmer gets it done! Diagnosis was transparent, interaction was genial, and most importantly the work is solid. I'm glad I invested in this company as opposed to a big name with loud marketing, because it seemed like safety was the first priority. Added bonus: projected timeframe was 5-6 hrs. actual completion was under 4 hrs.
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They were very professional, effective, and honest. They also answered my call promptly, whereas I did not receive answers from other electricians that I called.
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Great service, reasonable, excellent follow up.
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I requested an electrician visit through Schlemmer Electric's website, not expecting a quick reply (my problem was not urgent). I was very pleased to get a call from Shawn the next day, and he and Ben were able to stop by that same day and diagnose my problem (bad drivers for LED strip lighting). They needed to order a part and promised they'd be out as soon as it came in, which they did. Problem fixed! Nice guys, quality work, reasonable price--I'll never call anyone else for electrical help in my home. Strong recommendation!