Electrician Gibsonia, PA
Electrician in Gibsonia, PA: one call for homes, rentals and remodels
Looking for an electrician in Gibsonia, PA? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Gibsonia homeowners, landlords and property managers with independent electricians who work north of Pittsburgh.
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licensed pros - Permits pulled
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Gibsonia. Wired right.
Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.
Who we are
We connect you with a Gibsonia electrician. We are not the electrician.
Moore Power Electrical is a phone referral service. We do not do electrical work, and we have no tie to any Gibsonia or Pittsburgh business with a similar name.
You call, describe the job and give your street or ZIP code. We pass the job to an independent electrician who works in the Gibsonia area.
That electrician inspects the problem, quotes the job in writing, does the work and handles any warranty. The referral costs you nothing.
- One numberTell us what is wrong and how soon you need help.
- Homes and rentalsSingle-family homes, townhomes and rental units.
- Price in writingThe electrician confirms the scope and price before starting.
Common calls
Electrical repair and service in Gibsonia
Most Gibsonia calls are repairs: a dead outlet, a breaker that keeps tripping, lights that flicker or a switch that feels warm.
Many callers also plan projects. Basement finishes, kitchen remodels, new lighting and additions all need new circuits and a permit.
Call (815) 456-4349 any time. When the problem is urgent, we connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs when one is available.
Call 911 first if you see smoke, sparks or fire. Report a downed line or a street-wide outage to Duquesne Light.
What to tell us when you call
- What stopped working, and when it started
- Whether one room, one circuit or the whole house is affected
- Whether the home is owner-occupied or a rental
- Any burning smell, buzzing or heat at the panel or an outlet
Electrical services in Gibsonia
Electrical services we connect in Gibsonia
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.
Electrician Home Service
Repairs and upgrades for houses, condos and townhomes.
Property Manager Electrical
Turnovers, repairs and compliance for rentals.
Grounding and Bonding
Ground rods, bonding and grounding electrode repair.
Renovation and New Construction
Rough-in to finish wiring for remodels and new builds.
Licensing
Who licenses electricians in Gibsonia?
Pennsylvania has no statewide electrician license. The state Department of Labor & Industry says the Commonwealth has no licensing rules for most construction contractors.
Some Pennsylvania municipalities license electricians or electrical contractors on their own. The state keeps no list of those local rules, so the town where the work happens is the place to ask.
Most home improvement contractors must register with the Pennsylvania Attorney General under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act. Registered contractors must carry minimum insurance and use written contracts that meet the law.
- 1. Ask for the registration numberA home improvement contractor in Pennsylvania has an Attorney General registration number.
- 2. Ask about local licensesAsk which municipal electrical licenses the electrician holds.
- 3. Get a written contractPennsylvania law sets rules for home improvement contracts.
Permits
Electrical permits in Richland Township
Gibsonia is an unincorporated community in Richland Township, so it has no city hall of its own. Richland Township administers and enforces the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code (UCC) for building work in the township.
Richland Township Municipal Building
4019 Dickey Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044.
Phone 724-443-5921. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Some Gibsonia mailing addresses sit in a neighboring township. Check which township your property is in before you apply.
Code in force
The Pennsylvania UCC moved to the 2021 International Codes on January 1, 2026. Those codes reference the 2020 National Electrical Code.
From July 1, 2026, all projects are reviewed under the 2021 codes.
- Your electrician applies for the permit and schedules the inspections.
- New circuits, service changes, finished basements and additions are typical permitted jobs.
- Keep the permit number and final inspection record. Buyers and insurers ask for them.
Power and winter
Duquesne Light outages and winter load
Duquesne Light delivers power in Richland Township. It owns the lines, the transformer and the meter. You can buy the electricity itself from a supplier, but Duquesne Light still handles outages.
Gibsonia winters bring snow, ice and long cold spells. Space heaters, heat pumps, sump pumps and heat tape all add load to circuits that may already be busy.
A portable generator must connect through a transfer switch or an approved interlock. A generator plugged into a wall outlet sends power back onto the utility lines.
Before the cold sets in
- Give a space heater its own outlet, not a power strip.
- Test GFCI outlets in the basement, garage and outdoors.
- Make sure the sump pump has a working outlet and a backup plan.
- Call Duquesne Light for a line or meter problem. Call an electrician for wiring inside the house.
Cost factors
What changes the price of electrical work in Gibsonia
The electrician you are connected with sets the price and gives it to you in writing. We do not set prices or take payment.
These factors move the price of most jobs around Gibsonia:
- AccessFinished basements, plaster walls and tight attics take longer to wire.
- Permit and inspectionsPermitted jobs add township fees and inspection visits.
- Utility workService changes need Duquesne Light to disconnect and reconnect power.
- TimingUrgent and after-hours calls usually cost more than booked visits.
From call to final inspection
How a typical Gibsonia 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.
Areas we serve near Gibsonia
Your neighborhood, your local electrician
We connect homes and businesses in Gibsonia and nearby Pennsylvania communities.
- Allison Park
- Bakerstown
- Bradfordwoods
- Bunola
- Cheswick
- Coulters
- Creighton
- East Mc Keesport
- East Pittsburgh
- Glassport
- Greenock
- Harwick
ZIP codes we serve
- 15044
Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.
Call (815) 456-4349Questions we hear
Electrician Gibsonia FAQs
Talk to a licensed electrician
Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Gibsonia.
Call (815) 456-4349How do I find an electrician in Gibsonia, PA?
Call (815) 456-4349 and describe the job. We connect you with an independent electrician who works in Gibsonia and nearby parts of Allegheny County.
Does Pennsylvania license electricians?
No, not at the state level. Some municipalities license electricians on their own. Most home improvement contractors must register with the Pennsylvania Attorney General.
Who issues electrical permits in Gibsonia?
Gibsonia is in Richland Township, which enforces the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code. The Municipal Building is at 4019 Dickey Road, phone 724-443-5921.
Who do I call during a power outage in Gibsonia?
Call Duquesne Light when the street is dark or a line is down. Call an electrician when only part of your home has lost power.
Can you help with property management electrical work in Gibsonia?
Yes. We connect landlords and property managers with electricians for tenant calls, turnovers and repairs. See our property manager electrical page for details.
Is Moore Power Electrical an electrical contractor?
No. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. The electrician you are connected with does the work and sets the price.
Page updated 2026-10-25.