Southwest Florida’s
Electrical Contractor
Family-owned electrical contractor serving Sarasota, Venice, Englewood, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples, and Marco Island
New to Florida. Not new to the trade. The Carter family ran electrical companies in Chicagoland for more than 30 years before bringing the business to the Gulf Coast.
Residential & Commercial Electrical
From a single dead outlet to a full service upgrade, every job gets the same thing: a written price up front, permits pulled, and the work done to code.
Indoor Lighting
Recessed lighting, fixture and chandelier installation, dimmers, ceiling fans, and full LED conversions.
See Details →Outdoor Lighting
Landscape and path lighting, security floods, and lanai lighting in coastal-rated equipment that survives salt air.
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EV Charger Installation
Level 2 home charging for every major EV brand. Load calculation, dedicated circuit, permit, and inspection handled.
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Electrical Repairs
Tripping breakers, dead circuits, flickering lights, and storm damage. We find the cause, not just the symptom.
See Details →Panel Upgrades
200 amp upgrades, hazard-panel replacement, and rewiring so your home carries modern loads safely.
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Commercial Services
Condo associations, apartments, and commercial properties. Board-ready quotes, COI on file, work documented.
See Details →Chicago Standards,
Florida Address
Chicago is a hard place to be a mediocre electrician. Old building stock, brutal winters on equipment, and inspectors who do not grade on a curve. Thirty years of running electrical companies there teaches you to do the work right the first time.
In 2026 the family brought that standard to Southwest Florida. The environment changed. Salt air instead of ice, hurricanes instead of blizzards, 1960s block homes instead of Chicago brick. The standards did not.
We stay a family business on purpose. The person who quotes your job is the person responsible for it.
No Surprises, Start To Finish
Tell Us The Job
Call, text, or send the form. For anything smelling hot or sparking, call the 24/7 line instead of waiting.
Written Quote
We look at the actual conditions and give you a written price. Free, and no obligation to book.
Permits & Work
If it needs a permit, we pull it. Then the work gets done to code, and the panel leaves labeled.
Inspection & Clean
The county inspects, we close the permit, and the site gets left cleaner than we found it.
Sarasota To Marco Island, Covered
Ten Gulf Coast communities. Pick yours for local details, the neighborhoods we work in, and what the housing stock in your area usually needs.
Recent Jobs
Real work, real properties, all across Southwest Florida.
What Customers Say
Word for word from our Google Business Profile. Read them all there.
Jeff has done several electrical projects at my home from running extra power to my garage to a spa and swimming pool. His work is impeccable and extremely professional. I would recommend him for any project!
Jeff installed recess lighting in my kitchen. I love it! He did a wonderful job.He was quick and efficient. The best electrician in Punta Gorda.
Upgraded my Electric main box and installed outside hot tub box. Very professional and detail oriented.marked all circuits in box,even ones that were never marked. Reasonable pricing too.
Carter Electric, Jeff replaced our home AC disconnect. He was on time, very friendly, and his prices were very reasonable! I would definitely recommend his services.
Easy to work with, friendly, and professional. The quality of the work was amazing, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. Communication was excellent, and the final result exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend and would gladly work with them again.
Jeff is easy to work with and takes pride in his work. I’d happily recommend him to anyone who needs an electrician!
Ready To Get It Wired Right?
Free, no-obligation quote on any electrical project, big or small. Tell us what you need and we will get back to you the same business day.
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of Florida does Carter Electric serve?
We serve all of Southwest Florida, from Sarasota and Venice in the north to Naples and Marco Island in the south, including Englewood, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, Cape Coral, Fort Myers, and Bonita Springs.
Do you offer free estimates?
Every quote is free and carries no obligation. We give you a written price up front before any work starts, with no hidden fees.
Are you available for electrical emergencies?
Yes. We answer emergency calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, anywhere in our Sarasota to Naples service area. Call (941) 336-6811 any time.
Is Carter Electric licensed and insured?
Yes. Carter Electric is a Florida licensed electrical contractor (License #EC-PLACEHOLDER) and carries full liability insurance on every job.
Do you handle permits and inspections?
We pull the required permits, schedule the inspections, and stand with the work until it passes. You never have to deal with the county yourself.