Electrical Installations and Replacements in Houston
New lighting, fans, outlets and circuits, and worn or outdated parts replaced before they fail.
Installation work covers anything new: a light where there was none, a fan in place of a fixture, an outlet where the cords keep running. Replacement covers the parts that have worn out or fallen behind what a house now asks of them, from yellowed switches to circuits that were never meant to carry a modern kitchen.
Either way, the job starts with the circuit. A new light or outlet has to land on a circuit with room for it, and a new appliance may need a circuit of its own. That check comes first, so the new part does not overload something that already works.
What We Install
- Recessed lights and other lighting
- Ceiling fans
- Outlets and USB outlets
- Dedicated appliance circuits
- GFCI and AFCI protection
- Surge protectors
- Outdoor and landscape lighting
- Smoke and CO detector wiring
- Rewiring of older circuits
- Circuits for EV chargers
Where Each Job Is Usually Done
| Job | Where it is usually done | Related page |
|---|---|---|
| Recessed and accent lighting | Kitchens, living rooms, hallways, remodels | This page |
| Ceiling fans | Bedrooms, living rooms, covered patios | This page |
| Outlets and USB outlets | Kitchens, home offices, bedside, garages | This page |
| Dedicated appliance circuits | Kitchens, laundry rooms, garages, workshops | Panel Upgrades |
| EV charger circuits | Garages and driveways | Panel Upgrades |
| GFCI and AFCI protection | Kitchens, baths, laundry, outdoors, bedrooms | Maintenance & Inspections |
| Whole-house surge protection | At the main panel | Backup Generators |
| Outdoor and landscape lighting | Entries, porches, walkways, yards | This page |
| Smoke and CO detector wiring | Bedrooms, hallways, each floor | Maintenance & Inspections |
| Rewiring older circuits | Older homes, additions, remodels | Electrical Repairs |
Houston summers put fans and outdoor lighting high on most lists. Covered patios and porches need fans and fixtures rated for damp locations, and outdoor outlets need GFCI protection and in-use covers.
Planning a Remodel or Addition
What should I decide before the electrician arrives?
Where each fixture, switch and outlet goes, and roughly what you plan to plug in: a home office, a TV wall, a kitchen island, a garage freezer. Mark the spots with tape if that helps.
Pick the fixtures if you can, or at least their type and size. Recessed lights, pendants and fans each need different boxes and supports in the ceiling.
I am planning a remodel or an addition. When do I call?
Early, before walls are opened or closed. New rooms and kitchens usually need new circuits, and sometimes the panel has no space left for them. Knowing that at the start avoids opening finished drywall later.
Bring your plan or a rough sketch with the appliances you expect, especially anything large: a range, a second oven, an EV charger, a hot tub.
Can new lights go into a ceiling with no attic above it?
Often yes, with fixtures made for that and some careful fishing of cable, though a first-floor ceiling under a second story takes more work than one under an attic. The visit tells you which applies.
Do you replace old fixtures with new ones?
Yes. A replacement is a good time to check the box, the wire ends and the support, since an older box is not always rated for a heavy fixture or a fan.
Send the plan or a short list of what you want installed.