Upper Keys Electrician: Keys-Based Crews, FKEC-Fluent
Upper Keys projects need crews who'll travel up the chain from Key West. Check Electric runs Keys-based electricians from Key West and Summerland to Key Largo, Tavernier, Plantation Key, and Islamorada, with FKEC utility coordination and permit routing through Islamorada or Monroe County.
- Licensed FL EC #13004515
- Generac Authorized Dealer
- Serving the Keys since 2009
- Crews dispatched from Key West and Summerland
How We Cover the Region
Where Our Crews Dispatch From
Where Our Crews Dispatch From
Upper Keys work is run by crews dispatched from our Key West office and our new Summerland Key headquarters. Drive times run 90 to 120 minutes depending on destination, so we schedule site walks and multi-day project work around the dispatch window. No Upper Keys office, but on-island crews who travel the chain daily.
An Older, Coastal Property Mix
The Upper Keys carry a heavy second-home and retiree ownership pattern, especially in Islamorada, where 29.9% of residents are 65 or older per the U.S. Census Bureau. Pair that with tropical-maritime salt air and a working-waterfront commercial mix (marinas, charter docks, resorts). The electrical services that get called for skew toward standby generators, marine-rated dock work, and panel replacements on corroded service equipment.
Electrical Problems We Handle
Four Problem Families
Key West electricians don't all travel north, and the Upper Keys span two permit jurisdictions. We cover four problem families: aging service equipment, hurricane-season outage exposure, marina and dockside electrical, and permitting across the Islamorada and Monroe County split.
Aging Panels and Service Equipment
Salt-air corrosion puts Upper Keys panels on a faster failure curve than mainland gear.
- NEC-compliant panel replacement
- Service-equipment swaps with FKEC
- Meter relocations for code updates
Hurricane-Season Outage Exposure
Multi-day outages drive standby generator demand for second-home owners who can't be on-site during storms.
- Generac standby generator install
- Transfer switch and circuit work
- Pre-season generator maintenance
Marina and Dockside Electrical
Sportfishing docks and charter slips need NEC 555 pedestals and Class I Division 2 awareness.
- NEC 555 shore-power pedestals
- Three-phase service for ice plants
- Fuel-area Class I Division 2 work
Two Jurisdictions, One Project
Islamorada uses its own Building Department; Key Largo and Tavernier file with Monroe County.
- Islamorada CityView portal filing
- Monroe County electrical permits
- Notice of Commencement for jobs over $5K
Our Service Scope
How Our Service Scope Breaks Down
Commercial Electrical Projects
For general contractors, property managers, resort operators, and condo associations running new builds, retrofits, or distribution upgrades. We handle commercial project portfolio work from $100K up across Key Largo, Tavernier, Plantation Key, and Islamorada.
- Switchgear and busway
- Underground ductbanks
- Full fire alarm
- Parking lot lighting
- Ground impedance testing
Residential Electrical Work
For homeowners and second-home owners across Key Largo through Long Key, from small service calls to full custom-home electrical packages. Our residential projects range from $1,000 service calls to $1.7 million custom builds.
- Panel upgrades
- GFCI
- Fire and CO detectors
- Smart-home lighting control
- Underground wiring
Generac Standby Generators
For Upper Keys homeowners and commercial sites needing automatic backup through hurricane season. Check Electric is a Generac Authorized Dealer for sales, service, and install.
- Unit sizing
- Permit routing through Islamorada or Monroe County
Marina and Waterfront Electrical
For marina operators, charter dock owners, dive boat operations, and waterfront commercial properties from Ocean Reef to Long Key. Sportfishing and diving-economy fluency is built into our marina projects.
- NEC 555 dockside pedestals
- Three-phase service for ice plants
- Shore-power systems
Why Property Owners Call Us First
Keys-Based Crews, FKEC-Fluent
Crews That Run the Keys Daily
We operate Keys-based crews from offices in Key West and (opening soon) Summerland Key. Crews work the chain every day, so an Upper Keys dispatch isn't a one-off call. The same crews that build resort-scale projects show up for residential service calls.
FKEC-Fluent Utility Coordination
Upper Keys utility-side coordination runs through Florida Keys Electric Cooperative (FKEC), not KEYS. Service-equipment swaps, meter relocations, and new service connections need FKEC-specific process and forms. After Hurricane Irma, FKEC's Jewfish, Key Largo, and Tavernier substations remained energized throughout the storm. That's why crews who know the system matter during restoration.
Built for Any Project Size
Ground-up commercial capability and residential service calls. Our past projects in the Keys region include resort properties, marina complexes, and high-end residential. Generac Authorized Dealer authorization adds standby generator depth.
Our Process
What Happens After You Call
- 01
Call or Submit a Service Request
Reach us at (305) 292-3369 or through the contact form. For commercial projects, route to Admin@checkelectricllc.com. We respond within standard business hours, with emergency calls handled outside those windows.
- 02
Scope Review and Site Walk
For Upper Keys jobs, we schedule a site walk around our crew dispatch window from Key West or Summerland. For commercial projects, this is the precon bid phase with detailed scope review.
- 03
Quote and Permit Routing
We send a written quote, identify the right jurisdiction (Islamorada versus Monroe County), and open FKEC coordination on any service-equipment or meter work.
- 04
Schedule and Mobilize Crews
We schedule around the agreed timeline and confirm crew dispatch from the Key West or Summerland office. For multi-day projects, we set on-site staging and material flow.
- 05
Install, Inspect, Close Out
We complete the install, request the inspection (same-day in Monroe County if requested before 5 a.m.; next-business-day in Islamorada after 7 a.m.), and walk you through final closeout.
Upper Keys Areas We Serve
Key Largo, Tavernier, and Islamorada
Our Keys-based crews cover the chain from Card Sound Bridge south through Long Key.
Upper Keys Sub-Areas
Card Sound Bridge Through Long Key
Check Electric's electrical services reach all Upper Keys sub-areas. Don't see your area? Call (305) 292-3369.
- Ocean Reef
- Plantation Key
- Windley Key
- Upper Matecumbe Key
- Lower Matecumbe Key
- Long Key
- Card Sound corridor
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Upper Keys Electrical Work
- Do I need a permit for electrical work in Islamorada?
- Yes, the Village of Islamorada requires a permit for most electrical work, including all new electrical installations. Applications are submitted electronically through the Islamorada CityView portal. Inspection requests submitted before 7:00 a.m. may be performed the same business day; requests submitted after 7:00 a.m. are next business day. If your property is in Key Largo, Tavernier, or anywhere north of the Village limits, the permit routes through Monroe County instead. We handle the routing for both jurisdictions.
- How much does electrical work cost in the Upper Keys?
- Pricing depends on scope: small service calls typically run $1,000 to $20,000, and commercial projects range from $100,000 up. Permit fees are separate. The Islamorada minimum non-refundable electrical permit fee is $97, per Islamorada Resolution 19-08-56. Monroe County electrical permits price separately by job valuation. Quotes are based on the bid scope, and for commercial work we walk every site before bidding. Call (305) 292-3369 to talk through scope.
- Do you serve all of the Upper Keys, including Tavernier and Plantation Key?
- Yes. Our crews work the chain from Card Sound Bridge south through Long Key, covering Key Largo, Tavernier, Plantation Key, Windley Key, and Islamorada. We dispatch from our Key West office and the new Summerland Key headquarters, with crews running up the chain daily. Ocean Reef, North Key Largo, Upper Matecumbe, Lower Matecumbe, and Long Key are all in coverage. If you're not sure whether your address is in our area, call (305) 292-3369 and we'll confirm before scheduling.
- Is a whole-home generator worth it in the Upper Keys?
- For most Upper Keys property owners, especially second-home owners and full-time residents in Islamorada and Key Largo, yes. Multi-day outages during hurricane season are a known exposure. Islamorada Resolution 19-08-56 lists standby generator permit fees at $149 residential ($161 commercial) for units over 25 KW to 50 KW, and $199 residential ($224 commercial) for units over 50 KW, which shows standby is a routine permitted category locally. Check Electric is a Generac Authorized Dealer for sales, service, and install.
- What payment methods do you accept?
- For service calls and smaller residential work, we issue invoices on completion. For commercial projects, we follow standard contractor payment schedules tied to project milestones. Financing options are not currently published. Call (305) 292-3369 to discuss payment terms specific to your project scope.
- What warranty covers the equipment you install?
- Manufacturer warranties on Generac generators and other installed equipment pass through directly from the manufacturer, and we register them at install. As a Generac Authorized Dealer we handle factory warranty service in-house. Commercial bid documents detail the coverage in writing, and residential work confirms it at quote. Call (305) 292-3369 for specifics on a planned project.
- What happens if I'm not satisfied with the work?
- Call us first. Our standing practice is to walk every commercial site before bid and stay in communication from precon through closeout, so most issues are caught and corrected during execution. If something on a completed job isn't right, we re-service it. For larger commercial scope, the project lead routes the escalation directly. Call (305) 292-3369 if you're flagging an issue.
- How do I get started on an Upper Keys electrical project?
- Call (305) 292-3369 or submit a request through the contact form. For commercial projects, route the bid request to Admin@checkelectricllc.com so it lands directly with our estimating team. We respond within standard hours and confirm a site walk for Upper Keys jobs around the next crew dispatch from Key West or Summerland. Call (305) 292-3369 to start the conversation.
Get Your Upper Keys Project Moving
Bid the project right the first time. Call before scope gets complicated. Keys-based crews, Generac dealer for standby work, and permit routing through both Islamorada and Monroe County.
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