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Electrical in Dallas, TX

Compare 5 local electrical pros. Typical service: $140–$420.

Top Electrical Companies in Dallas

  1. 1.Patriot Roofing and Staining, LLC

    5.0★ (52 reviews)

    5.0★ from 52 reviews

    +14694977233Website

  2. 2.Hernandez Cleaning and Restoration, LLC

    4.9★ (52 reviews)

    4.9★ from 52 reviews

    +12143946578Website

  3. 3.Angiel Electrical Construction

    4.4★ (20 reviews)

    4.4★ from 20 reviews

    +12148246369Website

  4. 4.Hi Tech Electric Inc

    5.0★ (3 reviews)

    5.0★ from 3 reviews

    +12149510001Website

  5. 5.Hinton Services LLC

    5.0★ (2 reviews)

    5.0★ from 2 reviews

    +12147342935Website

Electrical Cost in Dallas

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

ServiceTypical range in Dallas
Electrical repair$140–$420/job
Outlet or switch install$112–$280/job
Light fixture install$140–$467/job
Panel upgrade$1,681–$4,203/job

Electrical prices in Dallas run about 7% 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 5 companies serving Dallas, rated 4.9★ on average across 129 customer reviews.

Dallas Climate & Seasonal Timing

What Dallas's weather means for scheduling electrical.

Last spring frost
March 3
First fall frost
November 29
Annual precipitation
37.57"
Heating degree days
2,135
Cooling degree days
2,945
MonthLowHighPrecip
Jan37.3°56.8°2.06"
Feb41.1°60.8°2.59"
Mar48.5°68.7°3.49"
Apr56.2°76.7°3.07"
May65.4°84.2°4.92"
Jun72.8°91.6°4.11"
Jul76.7°96°2.21"
Aug76.8°96.4°1.87"
Sep69°88.7°2.84"
Oct58.2°78.5°4.79"
Nov47.6°67.1°2.88"
Dec38.5°57.5°2.74"

NOAA station data 5.09 miles from Dallas.

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 Dallas

How much does an electrician cost in Dallas?

Electrical repairs in Dallas typically run $140-$420 per job, before any larger work like a panel upgrade.

How many electricians serve Dallas?

We track 5 electricians serving Dallas.

Do I need a licensed electrician in Dallas, TX?

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

Are electricians in Dallas more expensive than average?

Electrical work in Dallas runs about -6.6% versus the national average, tracking local electrician wages.

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

Dallas averages 2,945 cooling degree days a year and summer highs near 96F, 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 Dallas summers?

With highs near 96F in Dallas, 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 Dallas?

Outside peak cooling season is easiest: Dallas sees highs near 96F, and summer is when AC-related calls fill electricians' schedules.

What does a panel upgrade involve in Dallas, TX?

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