Houston electricians — licensed, insured, vetted.
We connect Houston homeowners with licensed local electricians. Tell us what you need; a vetted partner pro calls you back within 30 minutes during business hours. No upfront fees.
Why electrical work in Houston is its own animal
Houston's housing stock is a big part of why electrical work here is its own animal. Homes built in the 1960s and '70s often still run aluminum branch wiring and undersized 100-amp (or fuse-box) panels never meant for today's HVAC loads, EV chargers, and electronics. Add Gulf Coast storms, flood-zone panel placement, and CenterPoint's permitting process, and a "simple" electrical job often isn't.
That's why we only refer licensed Texas electricians who work Houston homes every week. You submit one form, we match you to a pro licensed for your exact job and local to your ZIP, and they call you back — usually within 30 minutes during business hours.
Electrical work Houston homeowners ask for
Whatever the job, you submit one form and we route it to a licensed local electrician who handles that exact work.
Emergency electrician
Burning smell, sparking outlet, dead panel, or a breaker that won't reset? These can't wait for an appointment window. A vetted Houston electrician calls you back fast, walks you through making the area safe, and gets to you.
Read the emergency guide
Panel & service upgrades
Most pre-1990 Houston homes run 100-amp panels or fuse boxes that strain under modern load. Upgrading to 200 amps (typically $1,600–$4,000 in Houston) covers HVAC, EV charging, and additions. Includes CenterPoint coordination and city permits.
Read the panel upgrade cost guide
EV charger installation
Level 2 chargers and NEMA 14-50 outlets. The pro runs a load calculation first — many older Houston panels need an upgrade before a charger can be added safely.
Read the EV charger install guide
Lighting installation
Indoor, recessed, kitchen, chandelier, landscape, and smart lighting. Tell us what you're lighting and we match you with a licensed local electrician for that exact work — you can source the fixtures yourself.
Explore the lighting guide
Electrical remodeling
Kitchen, bathroom, whole-home, addition, and multi-room projects can change circuit, panel, and rough-in needs. We match you with a licensed Houston electrician; the matched pro assesses capacity, coordinates the electrical scope, and provides the quote.
Explore the remodeling guide Whole-home rewire
Aluminum branch wiring and knob-and-tube in older Houston homes are real fire and insurance risks. A rewire replaces it room by room.
Read the rewire guide
Whole-home generators
Standby generators sized for hurricane-season outages, including gas line and transfer-switch work. Most Houston homes that lived through Beryl size between 18 and 26 kW.
Read the whole-home generator guideSigns your home needs an electrician
Some electrical issues are cosmetic; some are early warnings worth acting on. A few worth a professional look:
A breaker that trips repeatedly — usually an overloaded circuit, sometimes a wiring fault.
Read the diagnostic guideOutlets or switch plates that feel warm, or show scorch marks.
Lights that flicker or dim when the AC or a large appliance kicks on.
A burning or “fishy” smell near outlets or the panel — this one is urgent; cut the breaker and call.
Two-prong (ungrounded) outlets, or no GFCI protection in kitchens and bathrooms.
A fuse box, or a panel brand flagged for safety (Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Challenger).
Not sure how serious yours is? Describe it on the form and the electrician will tell you straight on the callback.
What electrical work costs in Houston
Honest 2026 ranges so you walk into the callback informed. Wide on purpose — your home decides the number.
| Job | Typical Houston range (2026) |
|---|---|
| Service / diagnostic call | $75–$200 |
| Standard labor (hourly) | $80–$145/hr |
| Emergency / after-hours labor | $160–$290/hr |
| 100-amp panel upgrade | $1,200–$2,000 |
| 200-amp panel upgrade | $1,600–$4,000 |
| 300–400-amp service | $4,000–$8,000+ |
| City permit fees | $50–$300 |
Ranges vary with your home's age, panel location, and wiring condition. The pro confirms an exact quote before any work begins.
How we vet Houston electricians
Before any electrician receives a single lead from us, we confirm:
- Texas TDLR license verified
TECL number on file and verified before any lead is routed.
- General liability insurance confirmed
Active coverage checked — not just claimed.
- 4★+ review history
A track record of satisfied Houston homeowners.
- No unresolved TDLR complaints
Clean standing with the Texas licensing board.
- Houston service coverage
Works Houston homes every week — local to your ZIP.
We recheck licensing periodically — a lapsed license means a partner is paused until it's current.
Electricians across Greater Houston
Inside Loop 610 out to Katy, Sugar Land, Pearland, and The Woodlands. Electricians are matched to your ZIP — no out-of-town dispatch.
Houston electrician FAQ
Q. Are your electricians licensed in Texas?
Yes — every partner holds a verified Texas TDLR electrical license and carries active insurance.
Q. How much does an electrician cost in Houston?
Service calls run $75–$200; standard labor $80–$145/hr. Bigger jobs like a 200-amp panel upgrade run $1,600–$4,000. The pro confirms your quote before starting.
Q. Do you handle electrical emergencies?
Yes. Use the emergency electrician page for the fastest callback and step-by-step safety guidance.
Q. Can an electrician install an EV charger?
Yes — and they'll run a load calculation first, since many older Houston panels need an upgrade before a charger can be added.
Q. My breaker keeps tripping — is that an emergency?
Usually it's an overloaded circuit, not an emergency — but repeated tripping with no obvious cause should be checked. A burning smell is an emergency.
Q. Is there any cost to get matched?
No. Matching and the quote are free; you pay the electrician directly only for work you choose to hire.
