Common problems
- Outlets that are warm or don't work
- Flickering lights
- Breakers that keep tripping
Services
- Panel upgrades
- Lighting and ceiling fan installation
- EV charger installation
If it's urgent: Scorch marks or a hot, smoking outlet are an emergency. Cut power at the panel only if you can do it safely, and call 911 for smoke.
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Homes in Garland: what pros run into
Downtown Garland is centered on a historic square. An EF4 tornado struck Garland and Rowlett on December 26, 2015.
Clay soil and dry summers can crack slabs and break buried lines. Some homes from the late 1960s and early 1970s were built with aluminum branch wiring, which needs the right connectors to stay safe. Lake Ray Hubbard forms the city's eastern edge.
Long cooling seasons push AC circuits hard, and that's when loose connections and aging panels show their limits. Much of the housing was built from the 1960s to the 1980s.
Problems people call about
A few signs it's time for a electrician:
- Breakers that keep tripping
- Outlets that are warm or don't work
- Flickering lights
From call to visit
- Phone in, or fill out the short form and describe what's wrong.
- We hand the job to an independent electrician active in Garland.
- You hear from the pro directly about when they can come.
Local rules to know
Before anyone opens a panel, ask for the electrician's license details and check them yourself. Texas licenses electricians through TDLR, the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, and licenses can be checked online. New service or meter work in Garland involves Garland Power and Light, the city's own electric utility as well as the City of Garland Building Inspection department.
Who runs what: Garland Water Utilities for water, Garland's Rowlett Creek and Duck Creek wastewater plants for wastewater and the City of Garland Building Inspection department for permits. Electricity here comes from Garland Power and Light, the city's own electric utility, and gas from Atmos Energy. Garland Power and Light, owned by the city, supplies electricity. Firewheel Town Center is a large outdoor mall in north Garland.
What to have ready
Make a quick list of which outlets, lights or rooms are affected before you call.
Note whether the problem is constant or comes and goes.
What people ask us
Do I need a permit to add a circuit?
In most places, yes. New circuits, panel replacements and service upgrades generally need a permit and inspection, which the electrician typically arranges.
Is my neighborhood in Garland covered?
Most likely. We cover Spring Park, Oakridge, Embree and Centerville and other parts of Garland, across 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044. If nobody's available, we'll tell you, and you can call back later or pick another day that works better.
What's covered after the visit?
The pro you're matched with in Columbus stands behind the job with a 30-day parts-and-labor warranty. It's written into the contract they sign with us, and they're the ones who honor it.
What should a electrician know about homes in Garland?
Duck Creek runs through the middle of the city. Spring storms bring hail and high winds. Garland is the third largest city in Dallas County. Mention your street and the age of the house when you call.
Who issues permits for electrical work work in Garland?
Permits in Garland go through the City of Garland Building Inspection department. Not every repair needs one, so ask the electrician whether yours does when you get the quote.
If you're renting in Garland, check your lease for who handles this repair.
Service area
Serving about a 50-mile radius from Garland, depending on which independent pros are available. ZIPs: 75040, 75041, 75042, 75043, 75044
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