Electricians in Katy, TX
Quick answer
2 electrical companies have a local office in Katy, TX on 1-800Deals: Mister Sparky of Katy and Mr. Electric of Katy. Houston Public Media reported that more than 2.2 million customers across the Houston region were without power on the afternoon of July 8, 2024, after Hurricane Beryl passed directly over the area with winds above 80 mph. CenterPoint Energy repairs its delivery system up to the point where it connects to your home, but the weatherhead and meter box belong to the homeowner.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Sources are linked below.
Electricians serving Katy and nearby Harris, Fort Bend and Waller County communities, with the services and service areas each one lists. We list 2 companies with a local office here:
- Mister Sparky of Katy, 21819 Katy Freeway, Katy. Services include ev charger installation, rewiring, electrical panels, electrical subpanels, panel installation, panel upgrades; serves Houston, Bellaire, Richmond, Cypress, Katy, Missouri City, Stafford, Sugar Land.
- Mr. Electric of Katy, 535 E. Fernhurst Dr. Ste 323, Katy. Services include emergency service, attic fan installation, large appliance outlets, outdoor outlets, usb outlets, tamper resistant outlets; serves Barker, Brookshire, Fulshear, Houston, Katy, Orchard, Richmond, Rosenberg, Wallis.
What to know about electrical work in Katy
Beryl showed how fast outages spread
Houston Public Media reported that more than 2.2 million customers across the Houston region were without power on the afternoon of July 8, 2024, after Hurricane Beryl passed directly over the area with winds above 80 mph. Outages climbed from about 500,000 at 6 a.m. to more than 1 million soon after 7 a.m. If you are considering backup power, plan it with a licensed electrician well before hurricane season. Source: Houston Public Media: Hurricane Beryl plunges 2.2 million into the dark
Storm damage at the meter is yours to fix
CenterPoint Energy repairs its delivery system up to the point where it connects to your home, but the weatherhead and meter box belong to the homeowner. If either is damaged, CenterPoint says a licensed electrician must repair it before service can be restored. The utility also warns never to connect a generator directly to home wiring, because power can backfeed into the lines and endanger repair crews. Source: CenterPoint Energy: Power Restoration Safety
Katy requires permits for electrical work
The City of Katy requires a building permit for electrical work, as well as for jobs such as water heaters and heating and air conditioning replacements, and it has adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code. Contractors register with the city, and permits and inspections are tracked through its online portal. Not every home with a Katy mailing address is inside city limits, so ask your electrician which jurisdiction covers your address and who will pull the permit. Source: City of Katy: Permit and Building Services
Check the license
In Texas, anyone who performs non-exempt electrical work must be licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and must work through a TDLR-licensed electrical contractor. Check both the company's electrical contractor license and the electrician's individual license in TDLR's online license search before work begins. Source: official licensing page
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Katy?
Inside Katy city limits, the city requires a permit for electrical work and has adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code. If your address is outside city limits, ask your electrician which rules apply.
Who fixes a damaged meter box after a storm in Katy?
CenterPoint Energy says the weatherhead and meter box belong to the homeowner, and a licensed electrician must repair storm damage to them before CenterPoint can restore service.
Can I plug a generator into my house during an outage?
CenterPoint warns never to connect a generator directly to your home's wiring, because power can backfeed into the lines. Plug appliances into the generator with heavy-duty, grounded cords instead.
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