What to Ask Before Hiring an Electrician in Austin
Ten questions that separate a serious electrical contractor from a one-truck operator.
Short answer
Ask about TDLR licensing, insurance, permits, written estimates, warranty, documentation, response times, code compliance, EV/solar experience, and references.
Ten questions
Licensing. Insurance. Permits. Estimate format. Warranty. Documentation. Response time. Code compliance. Specialty experience. References.
FAQ
Does Civitas pull permits?
Yes — every applicable install is permitted.
Technical review
Technically reviewed by Tommy Anderson
Texas Master Electrician · ME #784684
Tommy Anderson is the Master Electrician behind Civitas Electrical LLC (TECL #41490), with more than 14 years of electrical field experience and over 7 years in supervisory and electrical-management roles across residential, commercial and industrial work.
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