Updated: Jun 06, 2026
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Address
2542 Ann St, Philadelphia, PA, 19134
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Sommerville Electric
Sommerville Electric, 2542 Ann St, Philadelphia, PA (Owned by: William H. Sommerville) holds a Electrical Contractor license and 2 other licenses according to the Philadelphia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 109 ranks in the top 5% of 125,106 Pennsylvania licensed contractors.
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Sommerville Electric Contact Information
Phone Number: (215) 291-9809
Address: 2542 Ann St, Philadelphia, PA 19134
Sommerville Electric Philadelphia
Quality
109
95th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Sommerville Electric has a BuildZoom score of 109, which places them above 95% of 125,106 contractors in Pennsylvania.
Activity
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22 projects
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2025 |
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21 projects
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2024 |
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32 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Sommerville Electric has worked on at least
75.0 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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46 projects
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Home Additions |
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3 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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68 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Sommerville Electric mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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42 projects
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< $5k |
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23 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $3,500. 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.
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Take over job from previous contractor (abandoned job) responsible for 400 amp service 5-gang meter bank (1) 100 amp house panel (4) 125 amp electrical panels grounding lighting receptacles smoke/co alarms and power to equipment as per 2017 nec. install fire alarm drawings as per 2016 nfpa 72
Valuation:
$6,963
Permit #:
EP-2024-011331
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the legalization of level ii interior alterations with a partial change in use and occupancy classification to group b personal services (nail salon) at the 1st floor. existing tenant space is fully sprinklered. all work to be in accordance with approved plans and 2018 iebc. separate permits required for mechanical electrical plumbing and fire suppression work. see zp-2024-000429 ... see more
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
CP-2025-004370
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install 400a service grounding and bonding and metering on the facade. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec. **all other interior wiring needs separate electrical permits**
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
EP-2024-010873
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install three 20a receptacles install four 20a gfcis install line for stove & exhaust fan install pendant and track lighting install two switch legs - all work to be done in kitchen
Valuation:
$5,600
Permit #:
EP-2025-000946
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical: install (1) 1200 amp meter center (#1) (1) 400 amp meter center (#2) (1) 600 amp hdp (1) fire pump lighting receptacles and power to equipment as per 2017 nec. ***installation of fire alarm system not included on this permit***
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
EP-2023-010037
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Rewire (3) apartments. install 100 amp house panel. install lighting receptacles smoke/co alarms and power to equipment as per 2017 nec. electrical service is existing
Valuation:
$8,200
Permit #:
EP-2025-000265
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Remove (2) existing elevator feeders. install (3) phase changers transformers fused disconnects shunt trip circuit breakers and new feeders to the existing elevators. install new lights normal & emergency in the elevator machine room. install receptacles in the elevator pit. install a two way communication emergency assistance system. all work in accordance with the 2017 nec & 2016 nf... see more
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
EP-2022-009911
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
For the installation of a new 400 amp service 5 meters 5 breaker panels. wire throughout with lights outlets switches fixtures water heater mechanical hvac equipment smoke/co detectors as per 2017 nec. install a new fire alarm throughout as per 2016 nfpa 72
Valuation:
$29,500
Permit #:
EP-2022-001268
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Temporary wiring for carnival (04/16/2025 thru 04/26/2025) - (1) 450 kw and (1) 250 kw generators to feed rides games and trailers
Valuation:
$990
Permit #:
EP-2025-002121
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install complete automatic fire alarm w low frequency sounders and carbon monoxide detection in sleeping areas. all work is to be done according to approved drawings-2017 nec 2016 nfpa-72 2018 phila fire code
Valuation:
$6,999
Permit #:
EP-2024-006870
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install low voltage communications and data lines within 1st fl restaurant/bar. work performed by others. fishing only
Valuation:
$850
Permit #:
EP-2025-002063
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Replace in kind - replace broken keypad in store replace three old pull stations - two in store and one in tenant hall move over one pull station at front door within 5 replace old smoke detector in tenant hall replace one horn with horn strobe in basement install one 120v line in basement as per nec 2017
Valuation:
$3,600
Permit #:
EP-2023-010049
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Reposition eight old recessed lights replace old light fixture with new led strip lights over radius reposition existing outlets install three new 240v 20a outlets install fifteen 20a outlets throughout install four pendant lights as per nec 2017
Valuation:
$2,800
Permit #:
EP-2023-011083
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Remove 1-heat detector in basement and replace it with a smoke detector, replace 1-old smoke detector in 3rd floor hall, replace2-broken horns(one in 2nd fl rear room and one in 3rd fl rear room)with one for one replacement into existing wiring as per
Valuation:
$855
Permit #:
1009578
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Replace 200 amp service install 1-sub feed panel in 3rd fl utility room install 10-receptacles on 1st fl change out 10-receptacles to different color replace 8-light fixtures change out 14-light switches to different color clean up basement under
Valuation:
$4,900
Permit #:
965476
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
New construction
Building Type:
N/A
Install 320 amp electrical service (2) 200 amp sub panels and rewire house throughout. install interconnected hard wired smoke alarms according to the 2017 nec and per plans
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
EP-2023-003446
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Relocate one emergency exit combo light at 2nd fl stairs install five new emergency exit combo lights - backstage auditorium and hallway as per 2017 nec
Valuation:
$800
Permit #:
EP-2023-004179
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Replace ten existing lights and install five additional replace eight existing 20amp outlets and install four additional
Valuation:
$2,300
Permit #:
EP-2025-005343
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install temporary wiring for church carnival according to the 2017 nec
Valuation:
$990
Permit #:
EP-2025-002117
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
Install 200 amp 4-gang meter socket outside; install three 100 amp breaker type disconnects in basement; install one 60 amp house panel; install water pipe ground; instal two 8 ground rods as per nec replace two broken pull stations replace seven horn strobes with horns
Valuation:
$2,800
Permit #:
EP-2021-000471
Status:
expired
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition and/or a...
Building Type:
N/A
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Sommerville Electric License info
Verified License
| HIC # | 16481 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| HIC # | PA020932 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Pennsylvania |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since April, 2025.
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Verified License
| HIC # | 45561 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Philadelphia |
| Type | Contractor |
- BuildZoom has not verified this license since August, 2015.
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109
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Scottsdale Insurance Company |
| Insured up to | $1,000,000 |
452
Permits
- Building permit records show that Sommerville Electric has worked on 452 permitted projects.
Sommerville Electric Employees
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Sommerville Electric
WS
William H. Sommerville
Owner