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

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They were great! Excellent prices that beat two others quotes by a wide margin. The service great from first contact to completion of job. Will let all my friends know to use this company if they ever need electrical work."
Water Heater Wrap
Radiant barrier
Attic stair cover
Radiant Barrier/ blown in insulation
Reseal A/C duct

+44

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Mr. Electric of Houston Midtown
4.6(
61
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Serving Richmond, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Sean and Juan were awesome on addressing and handling the upgrade and repairs to the electrical issues to my home. They were respectful to the property and made sure that I understood and was aware of what was going on. My only issue that I had, was the office staff repeatedly failed to let me know what was going on or advising time frames for arrival. Sean made sure that I knew what time they would return the following day and let me know, they would not leave until I had power and a/c and job completed. Can't say enough about these guys. What an asset to this company."
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4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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West Houston Electric, Inc
4.9(
348
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Serving Richmond, TX and surrounding areas

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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!!"
Add Recessed Lighting
Recessed Lighting & Ceiling Fan Added
Automatic Standby Generator
Automatic Generator Transfer Switch
22 KW Generac Genererator

+9

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Beekman Company, LLC
4.9(
205
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Serving Richmond, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Best quote, no hassle rate! If you’re looking to install a commercial or residential EV charger, I highly recommend Beekman Electric for your project. They are professional and reliable and will provide you with quality advice regarding your project."
Chandelier Install
Chandelier install
Chandelier install
Chandelier install
Response time8 hrs
Response rate92%
109 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Right Pro Electrical Services
4.9(
94
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Serving Richmond, 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 Richmond, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This was a fairly large and expensive piece of necessary home maintenance. My home is now 25 years old, and I am the original owner. My main circuit breaker had been "acting up" recently; that is, it randomly failed (opened) as the day proceeded and the temperature rose. It is housed along with all of my other circuit breakers in my main breaker box, which is directly exposed to the early afternoon sun in the late spring and early fall months. Concerned, I did a bit of research online to discover my box likely had reached end-of-life. I called 2 contractors for estimates, and chose West Houston Electric to replace the box. In addition, my original ground rod was disconnected from my home's main grounding lead, which West Houston found when they inspected my box to give me a bid. I was told the original rod was likely galvanized metal provided by the builder, and that it had likely deteriorated significantly over the 25-year life of my house. They also suggested a "whole home" surge protector to minimize the effect of voltage surges that occur, the tech said, on a daily basis. These surges, it was claimed, have a deteriorating effect on any electric devices in my house, especially on "high tech" equipment that utilized chip technology. Both bidding contractors made this claim. I must say I haven't experienced any failures in chip-based technologies in my home. But, my AC compressor, when it comes on, comes on "hard." It must draw a lot of amperage when it cycles on, and it will do so often in the summer months. (I have a "start switch" on it to minimize the abruptness of its operation, but I often wonder what it draws as it is a very loud start.) I chose West Houston Electric to do the work because their competitor found almost $6,000 worth of work to do. To their credit, the tech broke that down to "must haves," "should haves," and "nice to haves." Even so, their bid for the "must haves," the work West Houston performed, was higher. The tech was on time for the scheduled work and seemed quite knowledgeable and likable. The owner had spoken to me on the phone, and came by twice during the work to check on progress. This is a relatively long procedure, by the way. It takes about 4-5 hours start to finish, and your power will be out most of that time. The tech found one more issue that seemed prudent to address regarding a GIF breaker for my pool pump, The competing contractor had suggested that as well. Though the risk is low that a pump failure might cause electricity to flow into my pool, it was the sort of risk that entailed mortality on the down side--that circuit is 220v. It the pump failed, and it caused current to flow into the pool, and anyone was in it, it would be "curtains." If this were to occur, I could not live with myself having chosen to take the risk instead of spending about $400. So, I conceded to add the additional protection. The work proceeded well. The tech and I struck up a good conversation about lawn maintenance, a favorite chore of mine (and his), and it finished up pretty much as we expected. West Houston did a fine job for me. I will use them again as there are always a few more things to be done in a house as old as mine. ("Old" is such an odd description of a house that is 25 years old; but that is Houston for 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%
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
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SEAR ELECTRIC LLC
5.0(
36
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Serving Richmond, TX and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Job was done promptly and they got on time. They were very professional and explained the problem and the solution. I definitely recommended and hired them again for my electrical work"
Lighting
Lighting
Business card
Switch install
Lighting

+18

Response time8 hrs
Response rate97%
67 neighbors recently requested a quote
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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Richmond, 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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