Licensed Electrician Serving Plantation, FL

Plantation is right next door to us. Watt's Up Electric is based in Sunrise, just across the city line, and we're a licensed Florida electrical contractor (license EC13013513) doing repairs, upgrades and new installations for Plantation homeowners and businesses. We're Latino-owned and bilingual, so you can walk us through the problem in English or Spanish, and we'll explain what we find in plain words before any work starts.

We prepare electrical drawings in house, and our in-house permit expediting team handles your permit, so your project doesn't wait on paperwork.

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An older city with a lot of history in its walls

Plantation was incorporated in 1953, which makes it one of the more established cities in western Broward. Some of its earliest subdivisions, like Plantation Isles, went up in the 1950s. Plantation Acres, with its larger lots and country feel, became part of the city in 1973, and later communities such as Jacaranda filled in the west side around the golf course.

A house that has been around that long has usually been renovated in pieces: a kitchen here, an addition there, a bigger AC unit, a pool, a garage turned into a home office. The electrical system often got whatever was needed at the time and not much more. That's not a reason to panic. It's a reason to have someone look at the whole picture before you add anything big.

Where we work in Plantation

We take calls all over the city, including:

East Plantation and the original neighborhoods near State Road 7 and Broward Boulevard, including Plantation Isles and the older streets around them
Central Plantation around Plantation Heritage Park, the Central Park area and the neighborhoods off Peters Road and Sunrise Boulevard
Plantation Acres on the city's west side, where the lots are big and the driveways are long
Jacaranda and the communities around Plantation Preserve and Jacaranda golf courses
Commercial corridors along Broward Boulevard, University Drive and Sunrise Boulevard, including offices and shops near the Broward mall area

What Plantation homeowners ask us

"Is my panel big enough for how we live now?" Central air, a home office, a modern kitchen and an EV charger add up. A panel check tells you whether you need a repair, a couple of new circuits, or a full upgrade.
"Why do I have two-prong outlets?" Older homes often have ungrounded outlets. There are several code-compliant ways to deal with them, from running a ground to adding GFCI protection, and the right one depends on what we find.
"Could my house have aluminum wiring?" Some homes wired in the mid-1960s to early 1970s used aluminum branch-circuit wiring, which needs the right connectors and devices to stay safe. If your home is from that era and you're not sure, it's worth a look. Warm outlets, flickering lights and a burning smell are signs to call right away.
"Can the wiring handle our remodel?" Kitchen and bath remodels and additions almost always need new circuits, and the new work has to tie in properly with what's already there.
"What about storms?" Plantation's mature trees are part of its charm, but limbs come down in storms. If a tree damages the line running to your house, call FPL first, since that part is theirs. On your side of the meter, whole-home surge protection and a generator with a transfer switch help you get through the season.

Warning signs you shouldn't ignore

Some electrical problems can wait for a regular appointment. These shouldn't:

A burning or hot-plastic smell from an outlet, switch or the panel
An outlet or switch plate that's warm to the touch, buzzing or discolored
A breaker that trips again the moment you reset it
Lights that dim hard or flicker across several rooms
Part of the house losing power while the rest stays on
Sparks when you plug something in

If you notice any of these, turn off that circuit if you can do it safely, stop using the outlet, and call us at (954) 868-8341. We offer 24/7 emergency service. If there's smoke or fire, call 911 first.

Electrical services for Plantation homes

Electrical repair and troubleshooting. Tripping breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights, warm switches, GFCIs that won't reset. We trace the problem to its cause instead of swapping parts until something works. See our electrical services.

Panel changes and service upgrades. When a panel is worn out, full, or too small for what you're adding, we'll lay out the options: a repair, a few new circuits, or a full upgrade. Panel and service changes are permitted, inspected work. See panel replacement and upgrades.

Outlets, switches and GFCI/AFCI protection. Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, laundry rooms and outdoor outlets need ground-fault protection under today's code. We add it, along with new outlets where you're running extension cords now.

Remodel and addition wiring. New circuits for kitchens, bathrooms, additions and converted garages, planned so the panel can carry the new load.

Generators and transfer switches. A standby generator with an automatic transfer switch keeps the AC, refrigerator and essentials running when the power goes out. We'll go over what you want to keep on before recommending a size.

Whole-home surge protection. A surge protective device at the panel helps protect your AC equipment, appliances and electronics. Here's why a power strip isn't enough.

Lighting, inside and out. Recessed lighting, chandeliers, LED upgrades, and landscape and security lighting, which suits Plantation Acres' long driveways and big yards. See lighting, and read our guide to Kelvin and lumens if you're choosing bulbs.

EV chargers. Level 2 chargers and Tesla Wall Connectors, with a load check on your panel first. See EV charger installation.

Smart homes. Control4 automation, motorized shades and audio and video, installed by the same team that handles your wiring.

Commercial work. Wiring, lighting and build-outs for offices and retail spaces along Plantation's main corridors.

Buying, selling or insuring an older Plantation home

A lot of our Plantation calls start with paperwork, not a problem. A buyer's inspector flags the panel, an insurer asks for a 4-point inspection, or a seller wants to fix things before listing. A few things that tend to come up in homes this age:

The panel itself. Age, condition, signs of heat or corrosion, and whether there's room for what the next owner will want to add.
Ungrounded outlets. Common in older houses and easy to spot with a tester.
Missing GFCI protection in kitchens, bathrooms, garages and outdoors.
Do-it-yourself additions. Extra circuits, outlets in odd places, or wiring in the attic that doesn't look like the rest.
Exterior equipment. The meter base, outdoor disconnects and outdoor outlets take a beating from sun and rain over the years.

We can look at the items on the report, tell you which ones actually need work, and give you a clear scope so you know what you're dealing with before you negotiate or renew.

Getting ready for your visit

You don't need to prepare anything, but a few details make the first visit faster:

A photo of the panel with the door open, including the label inside
When the problem started and whether it comes and goes
What was running when a breaker tripped or the lights flickered
For projects, the appliance or charger model you plan to install, or a sketch of where you want new lights or outlets

If you're more comfortable explaining all this in Spanish, go ahead. Hablamos Español.

Plantation businesses

Offices, medical suites, shops and restaurants along Broward Boulevard, University Drive and Sunrise Boulevard need electrical work that's done right and done with as little downtime as possible. We handle tenant build-outs, lighting upgrades, new circuits for equipment, and troubleshooting when something trips in the middle of the day. Tell us your hours, and we'll plan the work around them where we can.

Permits in Plantation

The City of Plantation requires an electrical permit for all electrical work, including new service equipment, service increases and hardwired appliance connections. Applications are filed online with the city's Building Department by a licensed contractor registered with the city, and the job is inspected when the work is done.

Before we start, we'll tell you what your project needs. A permit protects you, too: it means a city inspector has checked the work, and that matters when you sell the house or file an insurance claim. If you're buying or insuring an older Plantation home, the insurer may also ask for a 4-point inspection that includes the electrical panel and wiring. We can look at anything that gets flagged and tell you plainly what it needs.

How a Plantation job works with us

1. Call or book. Call (954) 868-8341 or pick a time on our booking page.

2. Tell us what's going on. A photo of the panel label or the problem helps us come prepared.

3. We look before we quote. A licensed electrician checks the problem or the project and walks you through your options.

4. We do the work. Safely and to code, with a permit and city inspection whenever the job requires one.

5. We test before we leave. We check the circuits we worked on and show you what we did.

Why Plantation homeowners call Watt's Up Electric

Next door in Sunrise. We're not coming from across the county.
Licensed. Florida electrical contractor EC13013513, verifiable on the DBPR license search at myfloridalicense.com.
Rated 5.0 stars on Google.
Latino-owned and bilingual. Hablamos Español.
We find the actual cause. We troubleshoot before we recommend parts, so you don't pay for a fix you didn't need.
Office hours Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with 24/7 emergency service.

Plantation electrician FAQ

How close are you to Plantation?

We're based in Sunrise, which borders Plantation, so most of the city is a short drive for us. We serve Plantation along with Sunrise, Weston, Davie and the rest of Broward County.

My older Plantation home has two-prong outlets. Is that a problem?

Two-prong outlets aren't grounded, which limits what you can safely plug in and makes surge protection less effective. There are several code-compliant fixes, and we'll explain them after we look at your wiring.

How do I know if my home has aluminum wiring?

Homes wired in the mid-1960s to early 1970s are the ones to check. Sometimes you can see "AL" or "ALUMINUM" printed on the cable jacket in the attic or at the panel. If you're not sure, we can check it for you.

Do I need a permit for electrical work in Plantation?

In most cases, yes. The City of Plantation requires electrical permits for electrical work, including panel and service changes. We'll tell you what applies to your project.

Can you upgrade my panel for an EV charger?

Yes. We check your panel's capacity first and recommend an upgrade only if you need one.

Can you add landscape lighting on a big Plantation Acres lot?

Yes. We install landscape, pathway, flood and security lighting, and on long runs we plan the wiring so the lights at the far end aren't dim.

What should I do if a storm knocks a tree onto my service line?

Stay away from the line and call FPL. That part belongs to the utility. Once their side is fixed, if anything on your side, like the meter base or weatherhead, is damaged, call us.

Do you take emergency calls in Plantation?

Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency electrical service. Call (954) 868-8341. If there's fire or smoke, call 911 first.

¿Atienden en español?

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Talk to an electrician next door

Call (954) 868-8341, book online or send us a message. Hablamos Español.

Nearby: Sunrise · Weston · Davie