Planning a standby generator, a panel upgrade, new circuits or lighting in Friendswood? Start with the electricians listed below. Compare their ratings, then request a quote from any listing using the quote form.
If a generator is on your list, note that the City of Friendswood lists generators among the examples of work that need a permit. Its building staff also perform electrical inspections, and the required inspections are listed when a permit is issued. Plan review normally takes an average of 5 to 7 working days, so ask each electrician to build that into the schedule and to say in writing who applies for the permit.
On the state side, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) says anyone doing non-exempt electrical work in Texas needs a TDLR license and has to work through an electrical contractor that holds one. Ask for the contractor license number and look it up on the TDLR License Search before you sign.
Friendswood spans Galveston and Harris counties, and the Texas Department of Insurance lists electrical repairs among the jobs that don't need a windstorm inspection, even in the coastal catastrophe area.
Phone numbers show on Pro and Premier listings only. Listings may show Google ratings, labeled as Google; reviews here are labeled "Homeowner review" and come only through a review link sent after a quote request.
How to compare electricians in Friendswood
- Get a written estimate that lists materials, labor and cleanup.
- Ask who pulls the permit with the City of Friendswood, if the job needs one.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance.
- Get the warranty in writing (labor and materials).
- Texas licenses electricians through the TDLR. Look up the license yourself with the TDLR license search. HomePro Finder does not check licenses.
Local cost & permits
Permits: check with the City of Friendswood permit office before work starts, and ask your pro who pulls the permit.
Frequently asked questions
Does a standby generator in Friendswood need a permit?
Yes. The City of Friendswood lists generators among the examples of work that need a permit, and its building staff perform electrical inspections.
What does TDLR require of a Friendswood electrician?
TDLR says non-exempt electrical work in Texas needs a TDLR license and must be done through an electrical contractor that holds one. Look up the contractor's number on the TDLR License Search.
How long does a Friendswood electrical permit review take?
The city says plan review normally takes an average of 5 to 7 working days, depending on the permit type, the application and the workload.
Are phone numbers listed for Friendswood electricians?
Phone numbers show on Pro and Premier listings only. Any listing accepts a quote request. Listings may show Google ratings, labeled as Google.
Where do ratings come from?
Listings may show Google ratings, labeled as Google. Reviews on HomePro Finder come only through a review link sent after a quote request here.
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