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Avatar for 3 Guys Electric & Insulation
3 Guys Electric & Insulation
4.6(
158
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"If you looking for an electrician , hire 3guys. They did nice quality and reasonable price. If you have an any problem happened, contact them. They answer promptly. I will hire 3guys again definetly."
Water Heater Wrap
Radiant barrier
Attic stair cover
Radiant Barrier/ blown in insulation
Reseal A/C duct

+44

Response time2 days
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Houston Midtown
4.6(
60
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were very professional and friendly when completing the upgrades to my breaker panel. They walked through additional recommendations or services offered but were not pushy about selling them. When the job was completed,"
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2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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West Houston Electric, Inc
4.9(
348
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"My technician Brian was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and shared that knowledge in a very easy to understand manner. He offered me suggestions for my concerns without trying to offer me products or services that were not needed. We had them upgrade our electrical panel to allow our generator to power our home. Brian not only showed us the process, he helped me to put my generator together and get started. A true professional and we will be calling him back out to install our EV Charger when the time comes. Highly recommend!!"
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Recessed Lighting & Ceiling Fan Added
Automatic Standby Generator
Automatic Generator Transfer Switch
22 KW Generac Genererator

+9

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of NorthWest Houston
4.4(
164
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"William, the Technician was very professional and discovered the problem right away. Then informed me that he would perform a safety check on all the electrical connections in the electrical panel free as part of the agreed on pricing. This was a really good experience and would highly recommend Mr Electric North West to anyone who need electrical help!"
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Under cabinet lights

+8

6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Beekman Company, LLC
4.9(
205
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would absolutely recommend this company. The task was to remove, wrap each crystal, pack the chandelier and move to a new location. At the new house the requirement was to install in a room requiring cutting a hole in the ceiling, installing a bracket on the ceiling beams to hold the chandelier, installing wiring by adding new electrical wiring and installing a new wall switch. The task was performed flawlessly and the installers worked in tantrum with each other. The owner Mr. Beekman was professional, provided a fair and reasonable offer and the project was a huge success."
Chandelier Install
Chandelier install
Chandelier install
Chandelier install
Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
121 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Team Enoch Electrical Houston
4.7(
278
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They showed up on a Tuesday, let me know what the problem was, fixed the problem that I had, and told me about future upgrades that I could wait on for now. They did this all in about an hour. They did a good job and had reasonable prices."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Right Pro Electrical Services
4.9(
94
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Rosales, a Master Electrician, was respectful of my very clean house, he showed me that he cared about the concerns of his customers, by taking time to explain a situation where I was having trouble with an electrician that Home Depot recommended as the best of four .The electrician had put a live wire in a commercial box and set it on the floor in front of the dishwasher that was not up to CODE It was not a GSCL plug that is required for new dishwashers. I will definitely call Mr. Rosales for all of my electrical work in the future."
Dining lighting
Breaker panel with 3 green tags
New breaker panel with Surge
Recessed can lighting
Recessed lighting and island light fixture

+19

Response time3 hrs
Response rate91%
3 neighbors recently requested a quote
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West Houston Electric Inc
4.8(
64
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Serving Katy, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Randy, the owner, was very knowledgeable and the price was great too. My husband put together the appliance prior to the appointment. The crew was professional and pleasant. They accommodated my schedule, showed up on time, changed the breakers, and hard wired the appliance to our existing outlet. I would definitely hire them again. Thank you."
Electrical Project
22 kW Generac Guardian Automatic Standby Generator - Get an online quote at bit.ly/generatorquote
Electrical Project
Automatic Transfer Switches with wireless load shedding modules to allow the entire home to be function during an outage
Electrical Project

+23

Response time2 hrs
Response rate97%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Katy, TX

Yes, a licensed electrician is essential for this project. Running an electrical service from the road to your house involves connecting to utility power lines, complying with national and local electrical codes, and safely handling high-voltage systems. 

Licensed professionals understand proper wire sizing, grounding requirements, and voltage drop calculations needed for safe installation. Most jurisdictions require permits and inspections that only certified professionals can obtain. The safety risks and potential for property damage make this project inappropriate for DIY attempts.

Overhead installations are less expensive than underground options. For a 1000-foot run, overhead service costs between $8,000 and $15,000, while underground service ranges from $10,000 to $25,000. 

Overhead lines require less labor and fewer materials since they don't need trenching or conduit. However, underground lines offer better protection from weather events and aesthetic benefits. Your decision should balance your budget constraints with long-term reliability and visual preferences.

You might need to upgrade your electrical panel depending on your power requirements. If your existing panel cannot handle the additional load from the extended service, upgrading to a 200-amp service (costing $750 to $2,000) may be necessary. 

A licensed electrician can evaluate your current system and determine if an upgrade is required. Factors include what you'll be powering at the end of the line, existing electrical demand, and whether voltage drop over the distance will affect performance.

Running electric service from the road to a house requires electrical permits from your local building department, costing between $500 and $2,000 depending on your location. You may also need excavation permits for trenching work if installing an underground service. Your utility company will have its own application process for connecting to its grid. A licensed electrical contractor can handle all the necessary permit applications as part of their service, ensuring your installation meets all local code requirements.

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