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Electrical in Houston, TX

Compare 7 local electrical pros. Typical service: $141–$422.

Top Electrical Companies in Houston

  1. 1.Abacus Plumbing, Air Conditioning, & Electrical

    4.7★ (11,836 reviews)

    4.7★ from 11836 reviews

    +17138127070Website

  2. 2.FYI Electrical & Remodeling Services

    4.9★ (425 reviews)

    4.9★ from 425 reviews

    +18328048069Website

  3. 3.T.D. Stevens Electrical

    4.9★ (84 reviews)

    4.9★ from 84 reviews

    +12815702508Website

  4. 4.Hays Electrical Services

    4.3★ (67 reviews)

    4.3★ from 67 reviews

    +12816014866Website

  5. 5.Next Level Electrical Solutions, LLC

    4.8★ (26 reviews)

    4.8★ from 26 reviews

    +17134761414Website

  6. 6.Dash Electrician

    3.7★ (13 reviews)

    3.7★ from 13 reviews

    +18326884409

  7. 7.Mirage Outdoor Services

    5.0★ (1 reviews)

    5.0★ from 1 reviews

    +12813763887Website

Electrical Cost in Houston

Local ranges, adjusted for area wage and cost-of-living data.

ServiceTypical range in Houston
Electrical repair$141–$422/job
Outlet or switch install$112–$281/job
Light fixture install$141–$469/job
Panel upgrade$1,687–$4,217/job

Electrical prices in Houston run about 6% below the national average, based on what this trade earns in the metro area — so neighbouring cities in the same metro see similar rates.

Quotes on this page come from 7 companies serving Houston, rated 4.6★ on average across 12,452 customer reviews.

Houston Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Houston's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
February 3
First fall frost
December 20
Annual precipitation
50.63"
Heating degree days
1,237
Cooling degree days
3,322
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan44.4°62.5°4.02"
Feb47.8°65.9°3.3"
Mar54.1°72.9°3.12"
Apr61.3°79.4°3.28"
May69.5°85.9°4.24"
Jun75.3°91.3°7.45"
Jul77°93.1°4.55"
Aug77°93.4°2.83"
Sep72.1°90°4.17"
Oct63.1°82°5.39"
Nov54.2°72.6°4.3"
Dec46°64.6°3.98"

NOAA station data 7.09 miles from Houston.

Permits & Regulations in TX

Permit typically required

  • Electrical contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
  • TDLR licenses electrical contractors and master, journeyman and residential wireman electricians statewide
  • Permits and inspections are issued by the city

License required: TDLR electrical contractor license

Sources: www.tdlr.texas.gov

Electrical FAQs for Houston

How much does an electrician cost in Houston?

Electrical repairs in Houston typically run $141-$422 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Houston?

We track 7 electricians serving Houston.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Houston, TX?

In TX, Electrical contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Check with the Houston building department before work that adds circuits or touches the panel.

Are electricians in Houston more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Houston runs about -6.3% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

Does Houston heat put extra load on a home's electrical system?

Houston averages 3,322 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 93F, so air conditioning is often the largest load on the panel. Older 100-amp services are the usual reason a new AC or EV charger needs an upgrade.

Why do breakers trip more in Houston summers?

With highs near 93F in Houston, AC compressors start hard and run long, and a breaker that trips mainly in summer usually points to a shared or undersized circuit rather than a failing breaker.

When is the best time to schedule electrical work in Houston?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Houston sees highs near 93F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Houston, TX?

A panel upgrade in Houston generally needs a permit and a utility disconnect. In TX, Electrical contracting is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.