Sheet 01Service areasWest Bend
Electrician in West Bend, WI
Couillard Electric is a residential electrician serving West Bend and Washington County from Random Lake. We handle panel and service upgrades, EV chargers, generator hookups, lighting and troubleshooting. Call (262) 618-2851 or Request a free estimate.
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Services in West Bend
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 West Bend
Who issues electrical permits in West Bend?
The City of West Bend's Building Inspection department, at City Hall on South Main Street, issues electrical permits and does inspections inside the city.
West Bend's rules on homeowner electrical work are more specific than many cities':
- Owner-occupants of a single-family home may do their own electrical work with a permit.
- Duplex and condo owners may not. That work needs a licensed electrician.
- No homeowner work on the electrical service or on a pool or spa. Those always need a licensed electrician.
So if you're planning a service upgrade, a hot tub circuit or work in a condo, you need a licensed contractor in West Bend.
The city also keeps an Electric Vehicle Charging page and posted a notice when Wisconsin's updated electrical code took effect. Wisconsin adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code effective September 1, 2026. Here's what changed for homeowners.
Who supplies electricity in West Bend?
We Energies serves West Bend. During the March 13, 2026 windstorm, West Bend's wastewater treatment plant lost power and the city asked residents to limit water use until it was restored, according to local station WTKM.
Electrical services for West Bend homes
- Panel and service upgrades
- EV charger installation
- Generator installation
- Troubleshooting and repairs
- Lighting
- Home electrical inspections
Code changes that affect West Bend 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 West Bend, a surge protector is now part of the job, not an add-on. Our surge protection guide explains what it protects.
For backup power, We Energies's safety guidance says the only safe way to connect a generator to house wiring is a transfer switch installed by a licensed electrician, because it prevents back feed onto utility lines that crews may be working on.
Nearby towns we serve
Kewaskum (page), Random Lake (page), Saukville and the rest of Washington County.
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West Bend questions
Can I do my own electrical work in West Bend?
Only if you own and live in a single-family home, and only with a permit. Duplex and condo owners must hire a licensed electrician.
Can a homeowner replace their own electrical service in West Bend?
No. The city doesn't allow homeowners to work on the electrical service or on pool and spa wiring.
Who issues electrical permits in West Bend?
The City of West Bend Building Inspection department at City Hall.
What should I do about an urgent electrical problem in West Bend?
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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“They arrived on time, gave us a heads up prior to their arrival, and worked quickly.”
Family-owned, licensed and insured electrical contractor serving Southeast Wisconsin since 2013.
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