Electrical questions, answered

Most small electrical repairs in Cedar Park and the surrounding area cost $150–$600. Larger projects are priced by the job: a Level 2 EV charger install typically runs $900–$2,500, a whole-house surge protector $450–$950, and a 200A panel replacement $2,800–$5,500. We give you a flat price before any work starts.

Yes. Estimates are free for installations, upgrades and remodel work. Use the Instant Estimate tool for a ballpark range in about a minute, then we'll confirm an exact price.

Yes. Cedar Park Electric is a licensed Texas electrical contractor, and all work is performed by licensed electricians to the National Electrical Code and local amendments.

We're based in Cedar Park and serve Leander, Round Rock, Georgetown, North Austin, Austin, Brushy Creek, Liberty Hill, Pflugerville, Hutto, Lakeway, Lago Vista, Jonestown, Steiner Ranch, Bee Cave, Taylor, Jarrell, Spicewood and nearby Central Texas communities.

Same-day appointments are often available, especially in Cedar Park, Leander, Brushy Creek, Round Rock and North Austin. Call (512) 965-6789 and we'll get you on the schedule as fast as possible.

Yes. When a job requires a permit (panel upgrades, service upgrades, new circuits and most remodel work), we pull it with your city or county, meet the inspector, and include the cost in your quote.

Cedar Park Electric has served Cedar Park and Central Texas since 1996. We're locally owned and operated.

If you smell burning, see sparks or smoke, or a panel or outlet is hot, turn off the affected breaker (or the main) if it's safe, keep everyone away, and call us. If there's fire or someone has been shocked, call 911 first.

Yes. We handle commercial panel upgrades, LED lighting retrofits, tenant finish-outs, emergency and exit lighting, and preventive maintenance for businesses across Williamson and Travis counties.

Your quote arrives by email or text with Good, Better and Best options. Pick the one you want, sign on your phone, and it lands straight on our schedule. No printing, no scanning.

If your panel is a recalled-era brand (Federal Pacific, Zinsco), shows heat damage, is out of breaker spaces, or your load calculation exceeds about 80% of its rating, it's time to replace it. A single bad breaker or loose connection can often be repaired. We'll tell you which one you actually need.

Not always. Many 200A panels can add a 40–60A EV circuit without any upgrade. If your load calculation is tight, a smart load-management device or a lower charger setting can avoid a full upgrade. 100A and older panels are the ones that most often need upgrading.

For most Central Texas homes, yes. For about the cost of one fried HVAC control board, a whole-house SPD protects every circuit in the house. It's now required by the National Electrical Code whenever a service is installed or replaced.

Surge protection handles voltage spikes that come in on the wiring. Lightning protection (air terminals, down conductors and grounding) handles a direct strike to the structure. Most homes need strong surge protection and grounding; exposed homes and outbuildings may also benefit from a strike-termination system.

A single flickering bulb is often just the bulb or fixture. Flickering across several rooms, or when large appliances start, can point to a loose connection in the panel or service, which can overheat. That's worth a professional look soon.

The three most common causes are an overloaded circuit (too much running at once), a short circuit (hot touching neutral or ground), and a ground fault or arc fault detected by an AFCI/GFCI breaker. A worn-out breaker can also trip early. Repeated tripping is a warning; don't keep resetting it.

Often, yes. If an existing circuit has capacity and is nearby, we can extend it. High-draw locations (kitchen counters, home offices with heavy equipment, freezers) are better on a dedicated circuit.

Standard outlets are 120V. A 240V circuit uses both legs of your service to deliver twice the voltage, which lets large appliances draw less current for the same power. Dryers, ranges, water heaters, AC units and EV chargers typically use 240V.

Most recessed LED installs in our area run about $150–$250 per light when there's attic access, with a four-light minimum. Ceilings without attic access, vaulted ceilings and new switch locations add cost.

In most cases, yes. Send us the electrical pages (with photos) and we'll price each item. Some items, like panel concerns, may need a quick visit to confirm.

The on-site work is usually one to two days. Scheduling depends on the utility's disconnect/reconnect availability and the city's inspection, which we coordinate for you.

Yes. We regularly coordinate with GCs, cabinet installers and designers, and we schedule rough-in and trim-out around your project timeline.

Every 3–5 years for most homes, every year for homes over 40 years old or with known issues, and whenever you buy a home or finish major renovations.

Yes. We regularly schedule commercial work early, late or on weekends to keep your operation running.