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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything people ask us before the first call, answered plainly. If your question is not here, call the office and asK.
TECL #37044
Licensed Texas electrical contractor
Licensed and Insured
Certificate of insurance on request
9 Years in Business
Residential, commercial, and service work
Free Estimates
Scope and price in writing before work starts
Getting Started
How do I get an estimate?
Book a free estimate online, call the office, or send the details through any form on this site. We will work out whether the job needs a site visit or whether we can answer it on the phone. Either way, the estimate is free.
Can I book online?
Yes. Use Schedule Now to pick the type of visit and an open time. You will get a confirmation by text and email.
What are your hours?
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
How soon can you get out here?
It depends on the job and the week. Call during business hours and we will give you an honest time instead of a window we cannot hold.
Do you handle both residential and commercial work?
Yes. We run three service lines, residential, commercial, and service and repair, under one license.
Do you pull permits?
Yes. Where the work requires a permit, we pull it and we are on site for the inspection.
Can you finish or fix work another electrician started?
Yes. We will look at what is there, tell you what it takes to finish it correctly, and put the price in writing.
Pricing and Estimates
Do you charge for estimates?
No. Estimates on defined projects are free.
Do you charge a service call or diagnostic fee?
Whether a fee applies to diagnostic visits, how much, and whether it is credited toward the repair]
What does a panel upgrade cost?
It depends on the size of the service, the condition of the meter base, the distance from the meter to the panel, and what the utility requires. We look in person and give you a written number.
What if you find something bigger than what I called about?
We stop and tell you what we found, what it means, and what it costs before doing anything beyond the original job.
Do you charge by the hour or by the job?
Confirm pricing approach, for example a set price per job on written estimates]
For Homeowners
Do I need a permit for electrical work on my house?
Inside most city limits, yes, for anything beyond simple repairs and device swaps. Outside city limits the rules are different, and the utility may have its own requirements for a new service. We know which applies and we handle it.
My breaker keeps tripping. Can I just keep resetting it?
Once, maybe. A breaker that trips again and again is telling you something is wrong on that circuit. Resetting it over and over can overheat wiring. Call us to find the cause.
How long does a panel upgrade take?
Many residential panel swaps are finished in a day, with the power off for part of it. Service upgrades that need the utility take longer to schedule.
Can you work while we are living in the house?
Yes. Most of our residential work happens in occupied homes. We plan power shutoffs with you ahead of time and keep them as short as we can.
My house is older. How do I know if the wiring is safe?
Book a safety inspection. We check the panel, grounding, wiring type, and devices, then tell you what needs attention now, what can wait, and what is fine.
What size standby generator do I need?
It depends on what you want running during an outage and how your home is heated and cooled. We do a load calculation first so you buy the right size unit, not the biggest one.
Can my panel handle an EV charger?
Many can. Some need a larger service or a load management device. We check the panel and run the load calculation before you buy anything.
Is whole home surge protection worth it?
For most homes, yes. It helps protect appliances, electronics, and HVAC equipment from voltage spikes, and it is easy to add during other panel work.
A home inspection flagged electrical issues. Can you handle those?
Yes. Send us the report and we will tell you what actually needs correcting and what it costs.
For Contractors and Businesses
How do we add 4B Electric to our bid list?
Send the plans and the bid date through the bid request form on our Commercial page, or email [email protected]. We confirm receipt and tell you whether we are bidding.
What do you need to bid a job?
Plans and specs, the bid date, the project location, and any addenda. A walkthrough helps on tenant improvements and service upgrades in existing buildings.
Can you work in an occupied building?
Yes. Tenant improvements and repairs in occupied buildings are routine for us. We phase the work so the tenants can keep operating.
Do you coordinate with the other trades?
Yes. We schedule around the mechanical and plumbing rough-in and keep the general contractor informed when anything changes on our end.
Can you provide a certificate of insurance?
Yes. We issue a certificate of insurance before the job starts.
Licensing, Insurance, and Warranty
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. 4B Electric Inc. is a licensed Texas electrical contractor, TECL #37044, and insured.
What does TECL #37044 mean?
TECL stands for Texas Electrical Contractor License. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation issues it, and anyone can look up a license number on the TDLR website.
Do you warranty your work?
Yes. Parts we supply and install are covered for one year from the date of installation. If a covered part fails in that time, we provide the replacement part at no charge. Labor to replace it is billed at our standard rate. Many products, such as generators, also carry their own manufacturer warranty.
Who regulates electrical contractors in Texas?
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, P.O. Box 12157, Austin, Texas 78711, 1-800-803-9202, 512-463-6599, www.tdlr.texas.gov.
Service Area
What areas do you serve?
Parker County and the surrounding counties: Tarrant, Hood, Palo Pinto, Wise, and Johnson. See the Service Areas page for the full city list.
Do you work outside those counties?
For commercial and new construction projects, often yes. For service calls we stay closer to home. Call and ask about your address.
GET STARTED
Work With Us
Residential, commercial, or a repair that can’t wait. Tell us what you need, and we will tell you what it takes to get it done right.
Licensed Texas electrical contractor for residential, commercial, and service and repair work across Parker County and North Texas.
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4B Electric Inc. | 2073 FM 920, Weatherford, TX 76086 | 682-327-6623 | TECL #37044
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