Finding a good electrician in Central Texas is harder than it should be. The region's growth has created demand that outpaces the supply of truly excellent electrical contractors, and the stakes are high — bad electrical work creates fire hazards and fails inspections. Here's how to evaluate electricians and who the top-rated options are across the region.
What to Look for in a Central Texas Electrician
TDLR licensing: All electricians in Texas must be licensed through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Ask for the license number and verify it at the TDLR website. Unlicensed electrical work fails inspections and voids homeowner's insurance in a fire claim.
Insurance: General liability and workers' compensation protect you if something goes wrong during the job. Ask for certificates before work begins.
Upfront pricing: The best electrical contractors provide written estimates before starting work. "Time and materials" billing without an estimate ceiling is a setup for surprises.
Permit pulling: Most electrical work in Texas requires a city permit and inspection. If a contractor offers to skip the permit "to save you money," decline. Unpermitted work creates problems when you sell the home.
Top Rated Electricians by City
⚡ Round Rock — Mr. Electric
Mr. Electric of Round Rock earns 4.8 stars across 1,543 reviews for the full range of residential electrical: panel upgrades, EV charger installation, outlet work, ceiling fans, and 24/7 emergency service. The upfront pricing model and licensed team have built a review base that reflects consistent quality. For Round Rock homeowners, this is the first call worth making.
⚡ Cedar Park — Bader Electric (4.9 Stars)
Bader Electric holds Cedar Park's highest electrician rating at 4.9 stars across 876 reviews. The company specializes in both residential and light commercial work, with particular expertise in EV charger installation — a growing need in Cedar Park's tech-employed population. Transparent pricing and professional technicians are consistently cited in reviews.
⚡ Pflugerville — Milestone Electric (Most Reviewed)
Milestone Electric has built the largest review base in the Central Texas electrical market at 2,341 reviews with a 4.7-star average. The combination of 24/7 emergency availability, flat-rate pricing, and broad service area makes Milestone the high-volume option for the northeast Austin corridor.
- Level 2 home EV charger installation (the 240V unit you actually want) typically costs $400-800 including the outlet, breaker, and permit.
- Most installations require a panel evaluation first. If your panel is already full, adding a 50-amp EV charger circuit may require a panel upgrade.
- Get the permit. EV charger installation is one of the permit requirements that homebuyer inspectors specifically check for. An unpermitted installation creates a disclosure issue when you sell.