MARKEL ELECTRIC
Licensed & Insured · CT Lic #E1-0204016-E1 (860) 417-5575
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Local Electricians
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Fast, reliable electrical service for homes and businesses throughout Harwinton, Torrington, Litchfield & Hartford County — with upfront pricing and no surprise fees.

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(860) 417-5575
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Brian Markel, Owner
Brian Markel — Owner
Master Electrician · Serving CT Since 2010
CT Lic #E1-0204016-E1
5-Star Google Rated
100% Licensed & Insured
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Serving Litchfield & Hartford County

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What We Do

Electrical Services for
Your Home or Business

From quick repairs to full panel upgrades — we handle it all with licensed expertise and workmanship you can count on.

Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting

Fast diagnosis and repair of any electrical issue in your home or business.

Panel Upgrades & Replacement

Outdated or overloaded panel? We upgrade to modern, code-compliant service.

Lighting Installation & Upgrades

Interior and exterior lighting, LED retrofits, recessed lighting, and more.

Wiring & Rewiring

New construction wiring or replacing old, unsafe wiring throughout your home.

EV Charger Installation

Level 2 home EV charger installation — done right, done safely.

Commercial Electrical

Reliable commercial electrical services for businesses of all sizes.

Safety Inspections

Electrical safety inspections, smoke detector installation, and code compliance.

Pool & Hot Tub Wiring

Safe, code-compliant electrical hookups for pools, hot tubs, and outdoor water features.

Why Choose Us

Local Expertise.
Honest Pricing.
Guaranteed Work.

  • Free, No-Pressure Estimates

    Know exactly what you're paying before we start any work — no hidden fees, ever.

  • Fully Licensed & Insured

    CT License #E1-0204016-E1. You're fully protected on every job, every time.

  • Locally Owned & Operated

    Brian Markel is hands-on in this community. We care about our reputation because our neighbors are our customers.

  • Workmanship Guaranteed

    We stand behind every job. If it's not right, we make it right — no questions asked.

Brian Markel, Owner
5★ Google Rating
What Customers Say

Don't Just Take Our Word For It

5.0
Google Reviews · Verified Customers

"Markel was recommended from a friend of mine. Had a fairly complicated outdoor project, he coordinated with my other contractors and showed up when expected and finished ahead of schedule. Was very impressed with him and his guys, even gave my son some pointers."

JM
Jesse Miller
Google Review · January 2026

"My husband and I are so appreciative that the company was able to fix our problem that many other businesses have not been able to accomplish. The guys were very kind and super knowledgeable and worked clean and fast! Definitely recommend and will be using their services again."

BT
Brenna Tierney
Google Review · October 2025

"Markel Electric was very professional and a pleasure to work with. I will be hiring them again for my next electrical need! Thank you!!!"

JB
Joel Bentley
Google Review · February 2025
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Where We Work

Serving Litchfield & Hartford County

Proudly serving homeowners and businesses throughout the following communities:

Avon
Bantam
Barkhamsted
Bethlehem
Bridgewater
Bristol
Burlington
Canaan
Canton
Colebrook
Cornwall
East Granby
Falls Village
Farmington
Glastonbury
Goshen
Granby
Harwinton
Kent
Lakeville
Litchfield
Middlebury
Morris
New Hartford
New Milford
Newington
Norfolk
North Canaan
Plainville
Plymouth
Rocky Hill
Roxbury
Salisbury
Sharon
Simsbury
Southington
Thomaston
Torrington
Warren
Washington
Watertown
West Hartford
Winchester
Winsted
Wolcott
Woodbury

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