Coulomb Electric has been handling electrical work in Spring and across Harris County since 2003. Whether you need a same-day repair or a full panel upgrade, we answer the phone and get an electrician to your door. We work with homeowners, landlords, property managers, and businesses throughout the area. Residential or commercial, straightforward or complex, we take on the full range of electrical jobs. Call (346) 654-6979 for a quote on any electrical work in Spring.
No matter what's going wrong with your wiring, the right move is a call to a licensed electrician before the problem gets worse. Dead outlets, flickering lights, a breaker that keeps tripping, a burning smell near a switch or outlet, a sparking receptacle, power out in one room while the rest of the house is fine. These are not problems to put off.
We troubleshoot the full range of residential and commercial electrical issues. Some repairs are quick. Others point to something deeper in the panel or the wiring. Either way, you get straight answers about your panel and wiring, no surprises, and a clear path to getting it fixed.
We show up ready to work.
Whether it's a single outlet or a full panel upgrade, we handle the everyday electrical work that homeowners and property managers call about most. Outlets that stopped working, switches that need replacing, new outlet locations for a remodel or addition. We install and repair the full range.
GFCI outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas are a code requirement and a real safety measure. We install them correctly and test them before we leave. AFCI breakers add another layer of arc-fault protection for bedrooms and living areas. If your home is older or you are preparing a rental for new tenants, getting these updated is a straightforward job that makes a difference.
We also install smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors, including hardwired models that do not depend on batteries alone. It is one of the more important calls a homeowner can make. Reach out and an electrician will follow up.
Calling an electrician doesn't have to be stressful, and a panel conversation is a good example. We walk you through what your current panel can handle, where it falls short, and what an upgrade actually involves. Older panels, fuse boxes, and undersized 100-amp services create real hazards, especially as homes take on more load from modern appliances, EV chargers, and outdoor circuits.
We handle panel replacements, 200-amp service upgrades, fuse box to breaker panel conversions, and subpanel installations. Before adding a dedicated circuit for a new appliance or an EV charger, we do a proper load calculation so the panel can carry the demand. That step matters. Skipping it is how panels get overloaded.
We protect your floors and finishes while we work, and we leave the space clean when the job is done.
We built this business around electrical work like this, the kind of job that improves how a home looks, feels, and functions. Recessed LED lighting, light fixture installation and replacement, ceiling fan installation, outdoor and landscape lighting, security and motion sensor lights, under-cabinet lighting, bathroom exhaust fans. We handle all of it.
Good outdoor lighting does two things at once. It improves curb appeal and it improves security. Motion sensor lights and well-placed security lighting around a property make a difference, especially in neighborhoods where outdoor living extends into the evening. For Spring homeowners with covered patios, pool decks, and large yards, outdoor lighting is a natural extension of the interior work.
Give us a call and we'll get the power sorted.
Getting your electrical problem handled starts with a quick call. If the issue turns out to be old or deteriorating wiring, we handle that too. Whole-home rewiring, knob-and-tube removal, aluminum wiring remediation, rough-in and finish wiring for additions, new construction electrical buildout, garage wiring, workshop circuits, attic and crawl space work. We do the full scope.
Older homes in Harris County often have wiring that was installed decades ago and has not been touched since. That wiring may be functional on the surface but genuinely unsafe under load. A safety inspection can tell you what you are dealing with. If a rewire or partial update is the right call, we give you an honest assessment and a clear quote.
We're ready to get your circuits working again.
Spring sits on the Gulf Coast edge of Harris County, and the climate shapes what electrical work comes up most. Hurricane season runs June through November. Lightning is frequent. Summer heat runs long and hard, and backyard pools are a fixture of outdoor life here. The three services below come up constantly in this area, and we handle all three.
A Gulf Coast storm season means power outages are not a question of if but when. We install standby and portable generator hookups, transfer switches, and all associated generator wiring. A properly installed transfer switch keeps your generator safely isolated from the utility grid, which protects both your household and line workers during an outage. If you have been through a storm season without backup power, you already know what that week feels like. We help Spring homeowners and businesses get set up before the next one.
The Houston metro area sees frequent lightning activity, and a single strike near your home can send a voltage spike through your panel that damages appliances, electronics, and the panel itself. Whole-home surge protection installs at the panel and intercepts those spikes before they reach your devices. It is one of the more cost-effective electrical upgrades available, and it is especially relevant here. We install whole-home surge protectors as a standalone job or alongside other panel work. Clear communication from the first call to the final test is how we handle every installation.
Year-round heat means pools and spas in Spring get used year-round, not just in summer. Pool electrical wiring, hot tub and spa hookups, weatherproof outdoor outlets, and outdoor circuits for decks and covered patios are regular work for us. Pool wiring has specific code requirements around bonding, grounding, and GFCI protection, and those requirements exist for good reason. We handle it correctly so the electrical side of your outdoor space is safe and inspectable.
We built this business around electrical work like this, and EV charger installation has become one of the more common residential calls we get. A Level 2 home charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit and charges most vehicles overnight rather than over several days. Before we install, we assess your panel capacity and run a load calculation. If the panel needs an upgrade to support the charger, we handle that too. We work with Tesla setups and all other EV charging equipment. Reach out and an electrician will follow up.
Whether you are buying a home, managing a rental property, or simply living in a house that has not had its wiring looked at in years, an electrical inspection gives you a clear picture of where things stand. We check the panel, the wiring, the outlets and switches, and the grounding. We look for code issues, aging components, and anything that represents a real safety concern.
Pre-purchase inspections are a practical step for buyers in Harris County. An older home can look fine on the surface and have wiring that needs immediate attention. Knowing before you close is better than finding out after. We're ready to get your circuits working again.
We are based in Spring and serve the surrounding communities throughout Harris County and the north Houston area. If you are in The Woodlands, Tomball, Cypress, Humble, Kingwood, Klein, Atascocita, or Conroe, we are nearby and available. Same-day service is available for most calls, and we work with homeowners, landlords, property managers, and commercial clients across the region.
Locally owned means our reputation rides on every service call. That is not a phrase we take lightly.
No matter what's going wrong with your wiring, the first step is the same: call and describe the problem. We ask a few questions, give you a clear sense of what a service call involves, and schedule a time that works for you. When we arrive, we assess the job, tell you what we found, and give you a quote before work begins.
We do not start work until you know what it costs. Pricing is straightforward, and we do not add charges that were not discussed. If the job turns out to be more involved than it first appeared, we tell you before we proceed. That is how we prefer to operate, and it is how we have kept customers in Spring coming back since 2003.
Fair price every visit. On time every visit. Code-compliant every visit.
We have been doing electrical work in Spring since 2003, which means more than two decades of residential and commercial jobs in this area. We know the housing stock, the neighborhoods, and the kind of electrical problems that come up most in Harris County homes and businesses. Work is performed by licensed electricians who take the job seriously and treat your home with care.
We handle everything from a single outlet repair to a full-service upgrade, and we bring the same attention to both. The wiring done right the first time is not just something we say. It is how we have built a business that has been operating in this community for 23 years.
Yes. We work with homeowners, landlords, property managers, and commercial clients throughout Spring and Harris County. Whether you need a repair in a single-family home or wiring work in a retail space or office, we handle both residential and commercial jobs with the same standard of care.
Same-day service is available for most calls, and we do our best to accommodate urgent situations without a long wait. Our hours run every day from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, so you can reach us seven days a week. Call (346) 654-6979 and we will give you a clear answer on availability right away.
We serve customers throughout Harris County and into the surrounding area, including The Woodlands, Tomball, Humble, Kingwood, Klein, Cypress, and Conroe. If you are close to Spring, there is a good chance we are already working in your neighborhood. Call us and we can confirm coverage for your specific address.
Flickering lights, breakers that trip repeatedly, outlets that feel warm to the touch, discolored switch plates, a burning smell near an outlet or panel, or a sparking receptacle are all reasons to call immediately. These are not problems to put off, because what looks like a minor issue can point to something more serious in the wiring or panel. Call (346) 654-6979 and describe what you are seeing so we can assess the urgency.
A breaker that trips repeatedly is telling you something is wrong, either with the circuit, a connected device, or the breaker itself. Resetting it without finding the cause does not fix the problem and can create a real safety hazard over time. We trace the issue back to its source and fix it correctly rather than leaving you in a reset loop.
We ask the right questions upfront so we can give you a realistic number before anyone drives out. If the scope changes once we are on site, we tell you before we proceed, not after the work is done. We do not add charges that were not discussed.
For most calls, same-day or next-day scheduling is available. Larger jobs like panel upgrades or whole-home rewiring may need a bit more lead time to coordinate properly, but we work to get to you as quickly as the job allows. Call (346) 654-6979 and we will tell you honestly when we can be there.
Pricing is based on the scope of the work, not simply the square footage of your home. A panel upgrade, for example, is priced according to the service size, the condition of the existing equipment, and what the job actually involves. We walk you through what we found and what it costs before any work begins.
Locally owned means our reputation rides on every service call. We are not a distant operation managing jobs from elsewhere. We are based in Spring, we know the housing stock and local code requirements in Harris County, and we have been doing this work here since 2003.
It helps to clear a path to your electrical panel and to the areas where work will be done. If you know which outlets or circuits are affected, note that down so you can describe it when you call. Beyond that, we handle the rest.
It depends on the scope. A straightforward outlet repair or ceiling fan installation might take an hour or two. A panel upgrade or service upgrade is a larger job that typically takes most of a day. When you call, we will give you a realistic time estimate based on what you describe.
Coulomb Electric is available for electrical repairs, installations, panel work, generator hookups, EV charger installs, and everything in between. Same-day availability is offered on most calls. Pick the date. We do the wiring. We clean up after.
Call (346) 654-6979 today for a quote on any electrical job in Spring.
We handle the full range of electrical work in Spring and across Harris County, from a single tripped breaker to a complete service upgrade. Whether you are a homeowner, landlord, property manager, or business owner, the table below gives you a clear look at what we offer, who each service fits best, and what is worth knowing before you call. If you have questions about a specific job, we are happy to talk through it and give you a straight answer.
| Service | What's Included | Best For | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Surge & Lightning Protection |
| any Spring or Harris County home, given the area's frequent lightning activity during storm season | A single nearby lightning strike can send a voltage spike through your panel that damages appliances and electronics. Panel-level protection intercepts those spikes before they reach your devices. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits |
| homeowners adding major appliances, workshop equipment, or any device that needs its own circuit | We run a load calculation before adding circuits so your panel can carry the demand without being overloaded. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections |
| home buyers, landlords, and anyone in a house that has not had its wiring reviewed in years | An older home can look fine on the surface and have wiring that needs immediate attention. Knowing before you close on a purchase is better than finding out after. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation |
| homeowners adding comfort and airflow to bedrooms, living areas, and covered outdoor spaces | If there is no existing wiring or a fan-rated box at the location, we handle that as part of the install. |
| Pool & Spa Wiring |
| Spring homeowners with pools, spas, or outdoor decks used year-round in the Gulf Coast heat | Pool wiring has specific code requirements around bonding, grounding, and GFCI protection. We handle it correctly so the electrical side of your outdoor space is safe and inspectable. |
| Lighting Installation |
| homeowners improving interior light quality or adding outdoor security and curb appeal | Well-placed outdoor lighting improves both security and the usability of covered patios and yards, which matters year-round in this climate. |
| Whole-Home Generator Installation |
| Spring homeowners and businesses preparing for Gulf Coast storm season and hurricane-related outages | A properly installed transfer switch keeps your generator isolated from the utility grid, protecting your household and line workers during an outage. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation |
| older Harris County homes with aging wiring and anyone adding new construction or a room addition | Older wiring can look fine on the surface and still be unsafe under load. A safety inspection tells you what you are actually dealing with. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation |
| homeowners remodeling, landlords preparing rentals, and anyone with outlets that stopped working | GFCI outlets in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas are a code requirement. We install and test them before we leave. |
| Outdoor & Dock Circuits |
| homeowners extending electrical access to outdoor living areas, detached garages, or large yards | Outdoor circuits require weatherproof covers and proper GFCI protection. We install to code so the work holds up to Spring's heat and storm exposure. |
| Electrical Panel & Service Upgrades |
| older homes, homes adding EV chargers or major appliances, and properties with undersized 100-amp service | Panel upgrades are permitted and inspected work. We handle the coordination and make sure the final installation meets current code. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair |
| homes where a circuit keeps losing power or a breaker will not hold | A breaker that trips repeatedly is signaling a real problem. Resetting it without finding the cause can create a safety hazard over time. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting |
| any homeowner or tenant with an electrical problem that needs diagnosing fast | Some repairs are quick fixes; others point to a deeper wiring or panel issue. We tell you what we found before we start. |
How do I know if my panel needs an upgrade?
A few signs point clearly in that direction: breakers that trip repeatedly, a fuse box that has never been replaced, flickering lights when large appliances run, or a 100-amp service that is struggling to keep up with modern load. If you are adding an EV charger, a hot tub, or a major appliance, we run a load calculation first to see whether the panel can handle it. When it cannot, an upgrade is the right next step, and we walk you through what that involves before any work begins.
What causes a breaker to keep tripping?
A breaker trips when it detects more current than the circuit is rated for, which can mean the circuit is overloaded, a connected device is drawing too much power, or the breaker itself has worn out. It can also point to a wiring fault in the circuit. Resetting the breaker without finding the cause does not fix the problem and can create a real hazard over time. We trace the issue back to its source and fix it correctly.
Is the electrical work permitted and inspected?
Panel upgrades, service changes, new circuits, and other significant electrical work are permitted and inspected jobs in Harris County. We handle the coordination with the local authority having jurisdiction, and the installation is done to current code. When an inspector signs off, you have documentation that the work was done correctly, which matters for insurance and future resale.
Work Performed by Licensed Electricians
Every job we take on is handled by licensed electricians who treat your home with care. We protect your floors and finishes while we work, and we leave the space clean when the job is done.
My home is older. Is the wiring still safe?
It depends on what was installed and how it has held up. Knob-and-tube wiring, aluminum branch circuit wiring, and older cloth-insulated wiring can all present real risks under modern electrical load. The wiring may be functional on the surface and still be a concern. An electrical safety inspection gives you a clear picture of what is there and whether it needs attention. We give you straight answers, not a sales pitch.
What do I need to know before adding an EV charger at home?
A Level 2 home charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit, which means we need to assess your panel capacity before installation. If the panel is already near its limit, an upgrade may be part of the job. We run a proper load calculation so the charger, the panel, and the rest of your home's circuits all coexist without overloading the system. We work with Tesla setups and all other EV charging equipment.
How does backup generator hookup work, and what size do I need?
Generator hookup starts with a transfer switch, which safely isolates your generator from the utility grid during an outage. Without one, backfeed can injure line workers and damage your equipment when power is restored. Sizing depends on which circuits you need to keep running during an outage. We talk through your priorities, whether that is the essentials like lights, refrigerator, and HVAC power, or a whole-home standby system, and give you a clear quote based on what the job actually involves.
Upfront Quotes With No Surprise Fees
We give you a clear quote before work begins and do not add charges that were not discussed. If something changes once we are on site, we tell you before we proceed.
Why did my outlets or switches stop working?
A dead outlet can have several causes: a tripped GFCI outlet upstream on the same circuit, a tripped breaker, a loose connection behind the outlet, or a wiring fault. A switch that stopped working may have a failed mechanism or a loose wire at the box. We diagnose the actual cause rather than swapping parts and hoping. If the issue points to something deeper in the wiring, we tell you.
What does whole-home surge protection actually do?
Surge protection installed at the panel intercepts voltage spikes before they reach your appliances, electronics, and wiring. In the Houston area, lightning is frequent during storm season, and a nearby strike can send a damaging spike through your panel in an instant. Panel-level surge protection is one of the more cost-effective electrical upgrades available, and it is especially relevant here. We install it as a standalone job or alongside other panel work.
Same-Day and Emergency Availability
We are available seven days a week and offer same-day service on most calls. When you have an urgent electrical problem, you should not have to wait days for someone to show up.
Can I do my own electrical work, or do I need to call a licensed electrician?
Simple tasks like swapping a light fixture for a like-for-like replacement are often within a capable homeowner's reach. Anything involving the panel, new circuits, service changes, or work that requires a permit is a different matter. That work needs to be done by licensed electricians and inspected to code. Unpermitted electrical work can create safety hazards, complicate insurance claims, and cause problems at resale. When in doubt, a quick call to us costs nothing and gives you a straight answer.
Is same-day service available?
Same-day service is available for most calls. We work seven days a week from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, so you are not waiting until Monday for an urgent problem. Call us and we will give you a clear answer on availability right away. For larger jobs like panel upgrades or whole-home rewiring, we schedule with a bit more lead time to do the job properly, but we work to get to you as quickly as the scope allows.
How does pricing work, and will I know the cost before work starts?
We ask the right questions upfront so we can give you a realistic number before anyone drives out. When we arrive, we assess the job, tell you what we found, and give you a quote before work begins. We do not start work until you know what it costs. If the scope turns out to be more involved than it appeared, we tell you before we proceed, not after. There are no charges added after the fact that were not discussed.
Every electrical job is different, and the table above is a starting point. Call us at (346) 654-6979 and we will talk through your specific situation, give you a straight answer on what the work involves, and get you a quote.
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