Partnering with a licensed commercial electrician in Milwaukee is the best way to ensure that your business stays safe from electrical fires, code violations, outages, and expensive downtime. A licensed electrician brings years of training, the right tools, and an extensive understanding of Wisconsin safety codes. And in 2025, when regulations are stiffer and insurance requirements have increased, it is important to work with a professional for the safety of your facility.
Each business owner must make a dire decision in the face of electrical issues: hire a licensed professional, or gamble with cheap labor that isn’t licensed. The pick can have dire consequences: fires, failed inspections, and lost insurance policies. We know about the messes created by amateur electricians at Roman Electric. Our professional staff saves these potential disasters before becoming reality.
We’re prepared to be your Milwaukee business’s most vital guardian with the help of expert electrical work and nearly 100 years’ worth of local experience.
What Makes a Licensed Commercial Electrician Different?
A certified commercial electrician has practiced thousands of hours under supervision, passed stringent state exams, and pursues continued education to ensure compliance with modern electrical codes. In Wisconsin, master electricians must participate in a four-year apprenticeship program and pass a rigorous examination before they are able to work autonomously.
You’re Getting Techs Who Understand The NEC (National Electrical Code), Inside And Out, When You Call Roman Electric for your commercial electrician needs! We know load calculations, how to ground things, and emergency power. For your safety, you can trust that you’re choosing the best expertise over cut costs so every connection is safe and built to last.
Unlicensed workers may charge less upfront, but come with hidden costs. Improper wiring can destroy expensive equipment, spark fires, or flunk an inspection. If they find out unlicensed workers did the electrical work, insurance companies can deny claims.
Along with proper licensing, our electricians carry full liability insurance and workers’ compensation, so you stay protected if an accident occurs on the job. This safeguard, in and of itself, absolutely makes hiring a licensed commercial electrician the only sensible option.
| Comparison Factor | Licensed Electrician | Unlicensed Worker |
| Training Required | 4+ years apprenticeship | None required |
| State Certification | Yes, tested and verified | No certification |
| Insurance Coverage | Full liability & workers comp | Often none |
| Code Knowledge | Expert in NEC & Wisconsin codes | Limited or none |
| Emergency Response | 24/7 professional dispatch | Unreliable availability |
| Insurance Claims | Fully approved for claims | Claims often denied |
How Does Electrical Code Compliance Protect Your Business?
Your business’s first line of defense from fires, equipment failure, and legal issues is electrical code compliance. The Wisconsin State Electrical Code ensures safety for all Wisconsinites and keeps the lights on. When the work is done by a qualified commercial electrician, they guarantee that every installation will comply with these essential safety standards.
Roman Electric keeps up on code updates. The 2023 NFPA 70B update elevated electrical maintenance from a recommendation to a requirement. Our people are there to guide you through these transitions and ensure that your facility remains ready for inspection.
Violations of the code can get your business shut down. When inspectors find serious electrical hazards, they can issue stop-work orders until the problems are fixed. You can avoid this by hiring a licensed electrician who does the job right the first time.
Code enforcement also influences property values and insurance premiums. Buildings with properly certified electrical systems fetch higher sales prices and can pay lower premiums. A paper trail from a certified business electrician will demonstrate that your place of business is in order.
Why Should You Never Risk DIY Electrical Work?
DIY electrical work in a commercial space is highly unsafe and, in many cases illegal. It only takes one mistake to get electrocuted, start a fire, or ruin thousands of dollars of equipment.
The voltages conveyed by commercial electrical systems are much larger than those used for residential applications. Licensed trade service for commercial electricians. Both apprentices and licensed commercial electricians receive training in high-voltage work. Without proper training, you put lives at risk.
Most commercial electrical projects in Wisconsin are required to be performed by professionals who hold a state-issued license. Your insurance company probably won’t cover the damage if you try doing a DIY project and anything goes wrong. The legal liability is not worth the money you might save.
With Roman Electric, I’ve lost count of the number of business owners we see that have attempted to save money with a DIY repair, only for it to have failed, and then call us. Wiring that appeared “fine” to an untrained eye can include catastrophic flaws only a licensed electrician would recognize.
What Emergency Services Do Licensed Electricians Provide?
Licensed commercial electricians offer 24/7 emergency services to deliver electricity and keep your business open in times of crisis. Roman Electric has a crew of emergency electricians on standby to be deployed at any time in Milwaukee and all surrounding areas.
Our electrical emergency services comprise fault finding in case of power loss, changing burnt-out panels, fixing power outage after a heavy storm/rain, and managing fire hazards. We come prepared with state-of-the-art testing apparatus to solve problems rapidly.
Speed matters during an emergency. Every lost minute without electricity has a cost in productivity and customer frustration. We give our contract customers priority dispatch, so we respond to them first when multiple emergencies occur.
Every day here we interface with utility companies and building inspectors in emergencies. Our licensing and professional connections enable us to get your power back on (and up and running) faster than unlicensed contractors ever would.
How Can Regular Maintenance Prevent Electrical Emergencies?
Prevent Emergencies with Regular Electrical Maintenance. Many small issues are caught during routine checks that could potentially become unsafe catastrophes if left unnoticed. Electric is typically a slow degradation until total failure. Loose connections, deteriorated insulation, and overloaded circuits are symptoms that require professional help.
Maintenance Contracts Roman Electric provides full maintenance contracts that consist of visual inspection, infrared scan, circuit breaker testing, among others. Our infrared cameras reveal hot spots that are invisible to the naked eye and guide us to where problems are occurring.
It also prolongs the life of your electrical equipment. Panels and transformers are expensive. They can operate an additional 10-15 years with proper maintenance, deferring expensive replacements.
Your maintenance logs meet insurance & code compliance inspections. We offer very detailed documentation, including everything we have tested and repaired, for your legal protection, and possibly lower insurance premiums.
Ready to Partner with Milwaukee’s Most Trusted Electrical Contractor?
Don’t risk your business’s security. With Roman Electric, your Milwaukee licensed commercial electrician will provide the master skill and experience to get your project done right, up to code, safely, and on time. Our licensed team offers almost 100 years of local experience to each service area.
Call us today for no cost facility evaluation. For maintenance, new construction, or emergency response, Roman Electric provides the Milwaukee area with commercial service that businesses have relied on for decades.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hiring a Commercial Electrician: What to Look For?
You’ll want to make sure your potential pros have a valid Wisconsin electrical license, liability insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance in case of on-the-job accidents or injuries.
How much does it typically cost to hire a licensed commercial electrician in Milwaukee?
Costs depend on the complexity of the issue, but spending on licensed work deters risk, expensive fixes, and insurance risks that can run much more in the long term.
Do I really have to hire a licensed electrician for small jobs?
Yes. Wisconsin law mandates licensed electricians for the vast majority of commercial electrical work, and insurance policies can be voided if unlicensed workers make repairs.
How much time does it take for a licensed electrician to get to an emergency?
FOR EMERGENCIES, Roman Electric offers 24/7 emergency dispatch with priority response for our maintenance contract clients, responding in hours under most circumstances.
Which parts of Milwaukee does Roman Electric cover?
We proudly serve the entire Southeastern Wisconsin Metro, Milwaukee, Waukesha, Racine, Kenosha, and all surrounding areas with full commercial electrical services.
