Cape Coral runs on electricity in a way most cities don’t — pool pumps, dock lifts, irrigation timers, and AC units that never get a season off. When something in that system fails, you want a licensed electrician who already knows the quirks of Cape homes. That’s us. Southwest Florida Electric is a family-owned electrical contractor (license EC13004490) serving Cape Coral since 2010, from Pelican and Sandoval out to Burnt Store and everything between the canals.
No subcontractors, no mystery pricing. The price we quote before the work starts is the price you pay when it’s done.
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Electrical Services We Handle in Cape Coral
Our trucks are in Cape Coral every week of the year. The calls we run most often:
- Electrical panel repair, replacement and upgrades
- Whole-home standby generator installation (Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton)
- Wiring repair and replacement
- Outlet repair, GFCI and AFCI installation
- Whole-house surge protection
- EV charger installation
- Pool, spa and dock electrical work
- Ceiling fans, chandeliers and lighting
- Troubleshooting and electrical repair
Every technician on our team is licensed, insured, and background checked.
What Makes Cape Coral Homes Different
Older wiring in a fast-growing city. A huge share of Cape Coral housing went up in the 1970s and 80s. Many of those homes still carry original panels — and some have aluminum branch wiring or recalled panel brands like Federal Pacific and Zinsco. Florida insurers increasingly refuse to write or renew policies on homes with those panels. If your insurance company has flagged your panel, we handle the full replacement, permits and inspection included.
Salt air and water everywhere. With 400 miles of canals, much of Cape Coral lives close to salt water. Salt-laden air corrodes outdoor connections, dock wiring, and panel lugs faster than inland homes experience. If your dock lift hesitates or your outdoor outlets trip constantly, corrosion is the usual suspect.
Hurricane season is a fact of life. Cape Coral took some of Ian’s worst, and every June the same question comes back: will the power stay on? We install and service whole-home standby generators sized for real Florida loads — AC included. Read our hurricane season electrical guide before the first storm forms, not after.
Why Cape Coral Homeowners Call Us
- Family-owned since 2010 — you talk to people, not a national call center
- Upfront pricing — quoted before work begins, honored when it ends
- Licensed & insured — Florida certificate EC13004490
- Background-checked technicians in marked trucks
- Open seven days a week
Cape Coral Electrical Questions We Hear Most
Do I need a permit to replace my electrical panel in Cape Coral?
Yes. Panel replacements in Cape Coral require a permit and inspection through the city. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and handle the paperwork — that’s part of the job, not an extra.
My home has a Federal Pacific panel. Is that really a problem?
Yes, and your insurance company probably agrees. FPE Stab-Lok breakers have a documented history of failing to trip. Most Florida insurers now treat them as uninsurable. Replacing one typically takes a single day.
How big a generator do I need for a Cape Coral home?
For most 3-bedroom Cape homes that want whole-house coverage including central AC, installs land in the 18–26kW range. We do a load calculation on-site before recommending a size — guessing is how people end up with a generator that won’t start the AC.
Do you charge extra to come to Cape Coral?
No. Cape Coral is core service area for us, not an add-on zone.
Can you fix dock and boat lift wiring?
Yes — dock power, lift motors, shore power pedestals, and the GFCI protection Florida code requires around water.
Schedule Your Cape Coral Electrician
Call 239-372-9426 or request service online. Seven days a week, upfront pricing, and the job done right the first time.
Also serving North Fort Myers, Fort Myers Beach and the rest of Lee County.
What Our Customers Say
“Bert and Elrie were friendly, professional and knew what they were doing. I’m really happy I called Southwest Florida Electric.”
— Lori S., via Google
“They were responsive and friendly during inquiry and scheduling. Rainier was the electrician that came to complete the service. He was also friendly, attentive to details, and completed all the work quickly. We will request Rainier when we call SWFL Electric again and we would recommend them for anyone looking for an electrician in SWFL.”
— Jack B., via Google
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