Updated: Jun 06, 2026
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Columbus, OH, 43212
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Direct Electric
Direct Electric, (Employees: Gary L Shoults, Gary L Shoults Shoults, and Robert David Dwyer) holds a Electrical Contractor license and 3 other licenses according to the Ohio Professional license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 52,717 Ohio licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Direct Electric, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Direct Electric Contact Information
Phone Number: (614) 989-3051
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Direct Electric
Quality
103
90th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Direct Electric has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 52,717 contractors in Ohio.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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7 projects
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2024 |
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5 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Direct Electric has worked on at least
18.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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5 projects
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Home Additions |
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17 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Direct Electric mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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$5k-$20k |
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Building permit/plan review: swplm2449344 bond swimming pool grid uipgrade electric in pool piump room
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMEPM2511751
Status:
complete
Fee:
$650
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: addr2238958 relocate service install temporary service while garage is being torn down put electric in new to be built rec room
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMEPR2314519
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace 200 amp service *note that with 2023 national electric code that installation must comply with nec 230.85(c) for exterior emergency disconnect requirement
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMEPR2423854
Status:
issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: newr2224528 200 amp service air conditioning unit hot water 18 outlets 6 lights 8 switches
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMEPR2306706
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electric for room addition and relocate service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
RELE-25-00132
Status:
final
Fee:
$111
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: altr2007979 addition two outlets in unfinished basement addition 24 undercab light basement stair install devise in dryer and washer on existing wiring repair island receptacle. repair 2nd floor back porch outlet addition box extentions on 2nd floor wall receptacles
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMEPR2022672
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: swplm2514270 replace pump pool lights bonding
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMEPM2520433
Status:
filed
Fee:
$650
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: altr2430464 upgrade to 200 amp service kitchen remodel electrical
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMEPR2442538
Status:
issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: dmgr1900718 150amp service air conditioning furance 6 smoke detectors dryer outlet 30 outlets and 16 switches completion of the work described on this permit does not comply building order #unsf1800095 or any other building order associated with this parcel
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMEPR1918676
Status:
issued
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: dmgr2439693 rewire 2nd floor rooms addition smoke detectors
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMEPR2442795
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: addr2352226 whole house rewire 200 amp service upgrade
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMEPR2431208
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Trip2506716
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRIP2506716
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Trip2505840
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRIP2505840
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Trip2505726
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRIP2505726
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Trip2505595
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRIP2505595
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Trip2504667
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRIP2504667
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Trip2503812
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
TRIP2503812
Status:
complete
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: swplm2346920 bond pool replace existing electrical
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMEPM2417322
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,200
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: altr2239948 garage subpanel 8 outlets 4 lights 3 switches
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMEPR2249783
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit/plan review: altr2111626 remodel kitchen addition 11 can lights
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
EMEPR2142695
Status:
complete
Fee:
$150
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Direct Electric License info
Verified License
| License # | EL.47529 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ohio Professional |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
Verify this license's status for Direct Electric at the Ohio Professional License Center.
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Verified License
| License # | EL.12992 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Ohio Professional |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
Verify this license's status for Direct Electric at the Ohio Professional License Center.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
Verified License
| License # | E00432 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Columbus |
| Type | Electrical Cont |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of January 2026.
Verify this license's status for Direct Electric at the The City of Columbus, OH.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
License Not Verified
| License # | EL-0000047529 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Ohio |
| Type | Electrician |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2015. Check the current license status of Direct Electric with the Ohio Department of Commerce
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
103
BuildZoom Score
566
Permits
- Building permit records show that Direct Electric has worked on 566 permitted projects.
Direct Electric Employees
GS
Gary L Shoults
GS
Gary L Shoults Shoults
RD
Robert David Dwyer
RD
Robert David Dwyer Dwyer