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Electrician in Manitowoc, WI
Couillard Electric is a residential electrician serving the City of Manitowoc and Manitowoc County. We do panel and service upgrades, generators, EV chargers, lighting and repairs. Call (262) 618-2851 or Request a free estimate.
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Services in Manitowoc
Electrical service upgrades
Panel capacity, service changes and dedicated circuits.
Residential electrical
Outlets, new circuits, additions and electrical repairs.
EV charger installation
Level 2 charging and a circuit sized for your home.
Lighting installation
Indoor fixtures, outdoor lighting and LED retrofits.
Troubleshooting & repairs
Diagnosis of tripping breakers, dead outlets and flickering lights.
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Around Manitowoc
Who issues electrical permits in Manitowoc?
The City of Manitowoc's Building Inspection division issues electrical permits and inspects electrical work inside the city. Its permit summary says the licensed electrician gets the permit. The only exception is an owner who lives in an existing single-family home, and even then, main service work must be done by a licensed electrical contractor.
Manitowoc lists up to five electrical inspections, depending on the job:
- Service. This is done before Manitowoc Public Utilities makes its terminations.
- Ground work, for underground wiring before it's buried.
- Rough-in, before walls are closed.
- Above ceiling, where applicable.
- Final.
The service inspection is the one that sets the schedule on an upgrade. The utility won't connect until the city has inspected, so we line up both ahead of time.
Who supplies electricity in Manitowoc?
Manitowoc Public Utilities (MPU), a community-owned utility, supplies electricity in the city. On a service upgrade, MPU handles the terminations after the city's service inspection. That two-step handoff between city and utility is specific to Manitowoc and worth planning around.
Electrical services for Manitowoc homes
- Panel and service upgrades
- Generator installation
- EV charger installation
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- Lighting
- Home electrical inspections
Wisconsin adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code on September 1, 2026. Here's what it means for your next project.
Code changes that affect Manitowoc projects
Wisconsin's electrical code, SPS 316, adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code effective September 1, 2026. The change homeowners notice most is NEC 230.67, which requires a Type 1 or Type 2 whole-house surge-protective device on services that supply homes. If you're replacing a service or panel in Manitowoc, a surge protector is now part of the job, not an add-on. Our surge protection guide explains what it protects.
Nearby towns we serve
Two Rivers and communities across Manitowoc County, plus Cedar Grove (page), Sheboygan and the rest of Sheboygan County to the south.
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Manitowoc questions
Who can get an electrical permit in Manitowoc?
A licensed electrician. The exception is an owner who lives in an existing single-family home, but main service work still requires a licensed electrical contractor.
What electrical inspections does Manitowoc require?
Depending on the job: service, ground work, rough-in, above ceiling and final.
Who is the electric utility in Manitowoc?
Manitowoc Public Utilities, a community-owned utility. It makes service terminations after the city's service inspection.
What should I do about an urgent electrical problem in Manitowoc?
Our business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM CT. Call us and we will get an urgent problem on the schedule as soon as we can. For fire, smoke, downed lines, or anyone shocked, call 911 first.
More detail: panel upgrade guide · EV charging guide.
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“Knowledgeable and attentive to detail.”
Family-owned, licensed and insured electrical contractor serving Southeast Wisconsin since 2013.
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