Updated: Jul 16, 2026
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44 Elm Ave., Philadelphia, PA, 19019
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Friel Electric
Friel Electric, 44 Elm Ave, Philadelphia, PA (Employee: W Friel) holds a Electrical Contractor license and 1 other license according to the Philadelphia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 106 ranks in the top 7% of 125,106 Pennsylvania licensed contractors.
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Friel Electric Contact Information
Phone Number: (215) 651-2601
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Address: 44 Elm Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19019
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Friel Electric Philadelphia
Quality
106
93rd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Friel Electric has a BuildZoom score of 106, which places them above 93% of 125,106 contractors in Pennsylvania.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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5 projects
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2024 |
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11 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Friel Electric has worked on at least
19.0 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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14 projects
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Home Additions |
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19 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Friel Electric mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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6 projects
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< $5k |
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10 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $6,700. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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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.
Kitchen & bathroom renovation install one bathroom exhaust fan two recessed lights and one vanity light. install new gfci outlet on dedicated circuit. addition four recessed lights to kitchen. install circuit for new dishwasher. install circuit for new stove. install four gfci outlets in kitchen. as per 2017 nec
Valuation:
$3,975
Permit #:
EP-2023-004889
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Rewire apartment using existing circuits to apply with new bathroom and kitchen layouts. install all new recessed lighting off of existing light circuits. install new outlets and switches throughout the entire apartment as per 2017 nec
Valuation:
$11,800
Permit #:
EP-2022-000929
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Replace existing 100 amp electrical panel with new 200 amp panel. install 200 amp seu feeder cable install new 200 amp panel. install new breakers. ground and bond everything to code
Valuation:
$2,800
Permit #:
EP-2025-008339
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install 600 amp service and grounding (2) 150 amp panels (4) 100 amp panels (1) 100 amp house panel and wire throughout as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm as per 2016 nfpa 72
Valuation:
$45,000
Permit #:
EP-2022-012427
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
1.) install (6) new outlets 2.) install (2) new single pole switches 3.) install (2) three way switches 4.) install (1) four way switch 5.) install (8) recessed lights 6.) two 15 amp dedicated circuits on arc fault breakers as per nec 2017
Valuation:
$4,200
Permit #:
EP-2023-007749
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
3 exhaust bathroom fans 4 ceiling fans 2 air conditioning units dryer 38 recessed lights 58 regular outlets 2 exterior gfci 10 interior gfci 3 exterior lights 13 single pole switches 4 three way switches 2 four way switches as per 2014 nec
Valuation:
$6,600
Permit #:
EP-2022-011150
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Home rewire 30 recessed lights 40 outlets to code 12 single pole switches 4 three way switches 8 gfci outlets 2 outdoor gfci outlets 2 exterior lights 2 exhaust fans new interior wiring job cost $7, 200.00 as per 2014 nec
Valuation:
$7,200
Permit #:
EP-2022-007313
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
New 100 amp service 30 new lights 2 new bathroom exhaust fans 18 switches 26 receptacles 2 carbon/smoke detectors 4 smoke detectors 2 outside gfci outlets 2 outdoor lights
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
EP-2024-003917
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install 200 amp service, 28 lights21 switches.38 outlets, 3 exhaust fans, 12 gfi outlets, 30 amp line for dryer smoke/carbon per code
Valuation:
$9,500
Permit #:
EP-2024-003342
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install 200 amp service. install 80 receptacles 70 light fixtures 2 ceiling fans 10 gfi receptacles 5 exhaust fans interconnection of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors according to 2014 nec
Valuation:
$8,500
Permit #:
EP-2020-008143
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install tape lighting in foyer install 30 amp wall oven install 6 high hats in kitchen install two sconses in master bedroom install 6 high hats in master closet install 6 high hats in master bathroom install two scones in master bathroom as per 2017 nec
Valuation:
$4,800
Permit #:
EP-2020-008164
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
1317 irving st philadelphia pa 19107 new interior office fit-out. new lighting circuits new outlet circuits exit signs emergency lighting. the first floor only as per 2017 nec
Valuation:
$11,800
Permit #:
EP-2021-007538
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
15 lights 19 outlets 11 switches 100 amp sub panel 5 outdoor gfci outlets 1 outdoor light 5 smoke detectors as per nec 2017
Valuation:
$5,200
Permit #:
EP-2023-011027
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Complete rewire to renovated three bedroom one and a half bathroom. all new wiring to code
Valuation:
$6,500
Permit #:
EP-2024-001230
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install new 200ap service electrical wiring/devices as per 2014 nec
Valuation:
$6,800
Permit #:
995784
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Install new 100amp subfeeder, new 30circuit panel and wire to install 14-led lights, 1-exhaust fan, 1-vanity light, 5-gfi recepts, 2-ceiling fans, 220 line for dryer, 20amp line for air conditioning unit, 8-switches and recepts for a two family dwelling as per 2017 nec (south district)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
987924
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new lights and recepts in kitchen, living room, relocate switch and light in laundry room, install 4-lights in bedroom, rewire bathroom and addition 4-lights in another bedroom on an existing service as per 2014 nec (south district)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
980533
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installing 100 amp service complete replacing various switches fixtures as needed installing gfci rec as needed 3-pull chain fix switch & light comparable installing 5-15 20 30 amp lines install 1-receptacle complete w/wiring per 2008 nec
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
957882
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 1000a single-phase main service 120/240v. install main service for fire pump and wire (4) apartments throughout as per 2008 nec. commercial space is existing.(cc dist) install fire alarm system as per nfpa 72
Valuation:
$37,000
Permit #:
1007307
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Install 18 hi-hats 6 ceiling fans 18 pieces f 12 track lighting. install 20 receptacles 10 switches 9 emergency power packs 4 exit signs 5 occupancy sensors per 2017 nec (cc dist)**no fire alarm on this permit**
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
1024000
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| HIC # | 18329 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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| HIC # | PA056729 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2025. Check the current license status of Friel Electric with the Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General
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106
BuildZoom Score
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| Insurer | Nationwide |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
122
Permits
- Building permit records show that Friel Electric has worked on 122 permitted projects.
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Friel Electric made the proper wiring adjustments in order for me to have my oven installed in a way that wouldn’t interfere with opening the dishwasher. I’m so glad because I thought I was going to have to return. Great Price!