Electrician Uvalde, TX
Electrician in Uvalde, TX: one call to a licensed local pro
Need an electrician in Uvalde, Texas? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Uvalde homes, ranches and businesses with independent electricians licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
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licensed pros - Permits pulled
when required - Uvalde
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Uvalde. Wired right.
Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.
Who we are
We connect Uvalde callers with electricians
Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We do not wire homes, install solar or hold a contractor license.
We are not a solar company, and we are not tied to any Uvalde business with a similar name, such as a company called Moore Electric.
One call to (815) 456-4349 is enough. We connect you with an independent electrician who works in Uvalde and holds a TDLR license. The electrician quotes the work, does it and stands behind it. You pay nothing for the referral.
- Explain the jobWhat is wrong or what you want added, and your location.
- Texas licenseThe electrician holds an active TDLR license.
- Written quoteScope and price are set before work begins.
Urgent and everyday calls
Electrician in Uvalde: when to call
An electrician in Uvalde handles faults, upgrades and new circuits for homes, farm buildings and shops. Calls fall into two groups: problems that cannot wait, and planned work.
Problems that cannot wait include a burning smell, a hot or buzzing panel, sparking outlets and water near live wiring. Call 911 first if there is smoke or fire. Call AEP Texas if a line is down.
For a problem inside your home, call (815) 456-4349. You can call any time; we connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs when one is available.
Planned work in Uvalde
- 200 amp panel upgrades and panel repair
- Wiring and panel work before adding solar
- Circuits for AC units, well pumps and shops
- Generator transfer switches and interlocks
- Outlet, lighting and breaker repairs
Electrical services in Uvalde
Electrical services we connect in Uvalde
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.
Solar in Uvalde
Solar panels in Uvalde: the electrical side
Many Uvalde owners search for solar panel installation. A grid-tied solar system connects to your home's electrical panel, so the panel and the service decide what size of system fits.
A licensed electrician checks three things before solar goes on the roof: panel capacity, the main breaker and busbar rating, and the condition of the service entrance. An older or full panel often needs a 200 amp panel upgrade first.
Solar is electrical work, so it needs a City of Uvalde permit inside city limits. A grid-tied system also needs approval from AEP Texas before it is switched on.
We connect you with an electrician for the panel and wiring side. Ask any solar company you hire for its TDLR electrical contractor license, because the wiring must be done under one.
Solar-ready checklist
- Panel rating and free breaker spaces
- Busbar rating for a solar back-feed breaker
- Room on the wall for a disconnect and inverter
- Permit filed before installation
- Utility approval before the system runs
License check
How to check an electrician's license in Uvalde
Texas licenses electricians and electrical contractors through TDLR under Chapter 1305 of the Texas Occupations Code.
The company holds the electrical contractor license. The people doing the work hold individual licenses, such as journeyman or master electrician.
- 1. Ask for both licensesContractor license and the electrician's own license number.
- 2. Search on TDLRUse the TDLR license search and confirm the status is active.
- 3. Check the permitAsk for the City permit number before work starts.
Permits
Electrical permits in Uvalde
The City of Uvalde Planning & Development Department issues building permits. A permit is required for work on electrical, gas, mechanical and plumbing systems regulated by the 2021 International Codes.
Planning & Development
101 E. Main Street, Uvalde, TX 78801.
Permits and code questions: (830) 278-3316. Email permits@uvaldetx.gov.
Contractor registration forms are on the City's forms page.
Before work starts
The City charges a double fee for work started before a permit is issued.
For projects already under way, the code in effect when the permit was pulled applies.
- Your electrician files the permit and books the inspection.
- Ranch and rural properties outside city limits do not use the City office. Ask your electrician which rules apply.
- Keep permit numbers for panel and solar work. Insurers and buyers ask for them.
Heat and outages
AEP Texas, outages and Uvalde heat
Uvalde is in the deregulated Texas market. You choose a retail electric provider, and AEP Texas owns the lines and meters and restores outages. Report a street outage to AEP Texas.
July and August average highs in Uvalde are about 96 degrees (1991 to 2020 normals). Air conditioners run for months, and that steady load shows up at the panel first.
Signs of heat stress include breakers that trip in the afternoon, warm panel covers and lights that dim when the compressor starts.
- AC loadLong run times heat breakers and loosen connections.
- Panel ageOlder panels with worn breakers trip more in summer.
- OutagesUse a transfer switch or interlock for any generator.
Cost factors
What affects the cost of electrical work in Uvalde
We do not quote or set prices. The electrician gives you a written price.
These factors change most Uvalde jobs:
- Panel and service sizeUpgrading the service adds equipment and utility coordination.
- Permit and inspectionCity permits and inspections are part of most panel and solar work.
- DistanceRanch and rural sites add travel and longer wire runs.
- UrgencyEmergency and after-hours calls usually cost more.
From call to final inspection
How a typical Uvalde job works
You call
Tell us what is happening, your ZIP and how urgent it is. Have a photo of the panel label ready if you can.
We connect you
We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.
Estimate and permit
The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.
Work and inspection
The work is done, the local inspector signs off when required, and the utility reconnects service if it was disconnected.
Areas we serve near Uvalde
Your neighborhood, your local electrician
We connect homes and businesses in Uvalde and nearby Texas communities.
ZIP codes we serve
- 78801
- 78802
Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.
Call (815) 456-4349Questions we hear
Electrician Uvalde FAQs
Talk to a licensed electrician
Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Uvalde.
Call (815) 456-4349How do I find an electrician in Uvalde, TX?
Call (815) 456-4349 and describe the job. We connect you with an independent electrician who works in Uvalde and holds a TDLR license.
Do you install solar panels in Uvalde?
No. We are a referral service. We connect you with a licensed electrician for the panel, wiring and service work that solar needs.
Will my panel handle solar panels?
It depends on the panel rating, the busbar rating and free breaker space. A licensed electrician checks these before solar is installed. Many older panels need an upgrade first.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Uvalde?
Yes. The City requires a permit for work on electrical systems. Work started before the permit is issued is charged a double fee.
Who do I call when the power goes out in Uvalde?
Call AEP Texas for a street outage or a downed line. Call an electrician when only your home or one circuit is out.
How do I check an electrician's license in Texas?
Use the TDLR license search. Search by name or license number and confirm the license is active.
Is Moore Power Electrical a local Uvalde contractor?
No. We are a referral service. We do not do electrical work and we are not tied to any Uvalde company with a similar name.
Page updated 2026-10-25.