Graf Electric is a licensed electrician in Derby, KS, handling repairs, upgrades and new installs for homes and businesses. Derby is inside our standard service area, so there is no added service charge. Also, every technician holds a Master or Journeyman license, and every job starts with a free on-site estimate.
Call 316-686-2090 or request service online. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
Close to Derby, Inside Our Standard Area
Our shop is in southeast Wichita, so Derby is a short drive for our crews. Because Derby sits within 15 miles of downtown Wichita, it is part of our standard service area, the same as Wichita itself.
Other towns south of the city follow the same tiers you see on our service area page. For example, Haysville is fully inside the standard area, and parts of Rose Hill are too. Meanwhile, Mulvane sits just outside it, so an added service charge applies there.
Electrical Repairs and Upgrades for Derby Homes
Most calls from Derby homeowners start with a repair. An outlet stops working, a breaker keeps tripping, or the lights flicker. Our residential electricians find the cause and fix it, and they handle the bigger projects too:
- Panel upgrades. An electrical panel upgrade replaces an old or overloaded panel so your home can handle what you plug in.
- EV chargers. First we check your panel’s capacity, then we install a dedicated circuit for home EV charging.
- Standby generators. A whole house generator takes over automatically during an outage.
- Smoke and CO alarms. We wire smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms into your home’s electrical system.
- Pools and hot tubs. We also handle pool and hot tub wiring, where safe grounding matters most.
Commercial Electricians for Derby Businesses
Local businesses need a crew that shows up ready. So our commercial electricians arrive with service trucks and specialized tools, and they work around your hours to keep downtime short.
- Interior lighting. We install and repair commercial interior lighting for offices, shops and warehouses.
- Surge protection. Commercial surge protection guards equipment and computers at the service panel.
- New construction. For new buildings and build-outs, we handle commercial electrical construction from rough-in to finish.
- Backup power. In addition, we install and service commercial generators.
How Electrical Permits Work in Derby
Derby runs its own permits and inspections. The city’s Building Inspections and Codes office reviews plans, schedules inspections and licenses the contractors who work in town. Derby has also adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code, with local amendments.
When a job needs a permit, we take care of it as part of the work. As a result, you do not have to sort out the paperwork yourself.
What to Expect When You Call
- Describe the problem. Call or send a request with your Derby address and what is going on.
- Get a free on-site estimate. Next, an estimator comes out and looks at the job in person.
- Read the written estimate. It reaches you within a few days, so you can decide on your own schedule.
- Schedule the work. After that, we handle any permit, finish the job and close it out after inspection.
Why Derby Homeowners Book Graf Electric
- Rated 4.8 out of 5 on Google. That score comes from more than 100 customer reviews.
- A+ with the BBB. Check our Better Business Bureau profile for yourself.
- Master and Journeyman electricians. Our crew averages more than 25 years in the trade. Meet them on our staff page.
- Locally owned since 1968. We hold City of Wichita electrical license #1332. Read more about Graf Electric.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Derby in your service area?
Yes. Derby is inside our standard service area, which reaches 15 miles from downtown Wichita, so there is no added service charge. Our shop is in southeast Wichita, which keeps Derby close. Towns a little farther south, such as Mulvane, are in our extended area, where an added charge applies.
Who issues electrical permits in Derby, KS?
The City of Derby handles its own permits through its Building Inspections and Codes office, which also schedules inspections and licenses contractors. Derby has adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code with local amendments. When your job needs a permit, Graf Electric takes care of it as part of the work.
Can you fix an outlet or breaker problem in my Derby home?
Yes. Repairs are some of the most common calls we get from Derby. That includes dead outlets, breakers that keep tripping, flickering lights and switches that stop working. Our electricians find the cause first, then fix it, so the same problem does not come back next month.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. Every estimate is free and done on site. An estimator visits your home or business, looks at the actual job, and then sends you a written estimate within a few days. Because we see the work in person, the estimate reflects your building rather than a guess over the phone.
Do you serve Haysville, Rose Hill and Mulvane too?
Yes. Haysville is fully inside our standard service area, and parts of Rose Hill are too, depending on the address. Mulvane sits just outside the standard area, so an added service charge applies there. For anything farther out, call us, because we take those jobs project by project.
Book a Free Estimate With a Derby Electrician
Call 316-686-2090 or send a service request online. Tell us your address and what you need. Then we set a time for the estimator to visit, and you get a written estimate within a few days.
