Need an electrician in Houston for a panel upgrade, new circuits, lighting or a standby generator? Start with the electricians listed below. Compare their ratings, then request a quote from any listing using the quote form.
Electrical work is one trade where Texas and the City of Houston both have rules. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) says anyone doing non-exempt electrical work in Texas needs a TDLR license and must do the work through an electrical contractor that holds one. Ask for the contractor's license number and look it up on the TDLR License Search before you hire.
Inside city limits, Houston adds its own layer. The Houston Permitting Center requires electrical contractors and master electricians to register their state licenses with the city, and it lists electrical permits for jobs like rewiring circuit breakers, installing or replacing light fixtures, adding EV charging outlets and installing standby generators. Permitted work has to pass a city electrical inspection, and the contractor schedules those inspections. Ask each bidder which permits your job needs and whether the fees are in the quote.
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How to compare electricians in Houston
- Get a written estimate that lists materials, labor and cleanup.
- Ask who pulls the permit with the City of Houston, 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 Houston permit office before work starts, and ask your pro who pulls the permit.
Frequently asked questions
Who can do electrical work in Houston?
TDLR says non-exempt electrical work in Texas needs a TDLR license and must go through an electrical contractor that holds one. Houston also requires electrical contractors and master electricians to register their licenses with the city.
Does a generator or EV charger install in Houston need a permit?
Yes. The Houston Permitting Center lists electrical permits for standby generators and EV charging outlets, and permitted work must pass a city electrical inspection.
Who schedules the city electrical inspection in Houston?
The electrical contractor doing the work schedules the required inspections with the City of Houston.
Can I see phone numbers for Houston electricians here?
Phone numbers show on Pro and Premier listings only. You can request a quote from any listing. Listings may show Google ratings, labeled as Google; on-site reviews are labeled "Homeowner review."
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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