Company Facts
West Houston Electric at a Glance
The work
- Best for
- panel, generator and EV charger work for Katy-area homeowners
- Primary service
- Electrical
Where
- Headquarters
- Houston, TX
- Service area
- Houston
- Emergency service
- Business hours only
Money and guarantees
- Free estimates
- Not advertised
- Financing
- Not advertised
Editorial Review
Our Take on West Houston Electric
The review count is the standout here, and 4.9 across more than 2,500 reviews is hard to fake at that scale. What we would press on is the membership and financing side, which is heavily promoted and worth costing out honestly against a one-off repair. For panel, generator and EV charger work in the Katy corridor, this is a sensible company to have on a shortlist of three.
Best for: panel, generator and EV charger work for Katy-area homeowners
What We Like
- 4.9 from 2,544 reviews on its Google Business Profile, read 28 September 2026
- Broad residential range including panels, generators, EV chargers and pool wiring
- Published hours are 24/7, useful for outages and dead circuits after hours
- Family owned and trading since 1991 per its own website
- Wide service area from Fulshear and Katy out to Sugar Land, Spring and The Woodlands
Things to Consider
- Commercial and new-construction work is not emphasised, so confirm scope before booking
- The $34 a month VIP membership and 0% financing are pushed prominently and need costing against the actual job
- No published pricing, so get a written flat-rate or hourly quote and ask about after-hours charges
Google Reviews for West Houston Electric
Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.
Google rating
4.9
Based on 2544 Google reviews
Review data updated September 30, 2026
Rating Distribution
- 5 stars98%
- 4 stars1%
- 3 stars0%
- 2 stars0%
- 1 star1%
iAbout this distribution
The distribution reflects the 2544 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on September 30, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.
Editorial Ranking
Why West Houston Electric Made Our Top 8
It took first place in Best Electricians in Houston, TX.
Services Offered
Areas Served
Based in Houston, TX.
iAbout service coverage
Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.
About West Houston Electric
Katy and the neighbourhoods around it were largely built out from the 1980s onward, which shapes the kind of electrical work that comes up. Houses of that vintage usually have adequate service capacity but were never wired for what people now plug in: a second fridge in the garage, a heat pump, two EVs, a pool pump, a spa, an outdoor kitchen. That is the bread and butter of a firm like this one. West Houston Electric lists breaker box panels, electrical wiring, outlets, lighting, EV charging stations, generators, hot tub wiring, pool electrical and underground service, which reads as a residential upgrade and repair practice rather than a commercial or industrial one.
The review record is the clearest signal a reader has. A 4.9 average from 2,544 reviews, read on the Google Business Profile on 28 September 2026, is a lot of feedback by any local standard, and volume at that level tends to come from a dispatched team with several trucks running daily calls. The company describes itself as family owned and operated since 1991, founded by Randy and Sandi Deyo, and says technicians arrive in marked, stocked trucks and use shoe covers. Treat the presentation claims as claims. The rating is the part you can check yourself.
Who it suits: homeowners in Katy, Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Pecan Grove, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Cypress, Jersey Village, Tomball, Spring, The Woodlands, Conroe, Rosenberg, Pearland and Fresno who want a company large enough to answer the phone and small enough to be local. Anyone adding a Level 2 charger, a standby generator after a repeat of the 2021 freeze or the 2024 derecho, or surge protection after one too many flickers, is squarely in the target. Commercial buyers, tenant fit-outs, service upgrades on three-phase gear and new construction rough-in are not emphasised on the site, so ask directly before assuming.
Houston specifics matter here. Panel changes and service upgrades in the city and in most of the surrounding jurisdictions require a permit and inspection, and where a service size changes, coordination with CenterPoint for the disconnect and reconnect. Ask who pulls the permit, whether the quote includes the inspection fee, and how long the power will be off. Generator work adds a gas connection and often a separate mechanical permit, and standby units in this climate need clearance and drainage planning because of flood history. Pool and spa bonding is inspected closely in Texas and is not a place to accept a cheap number. Underground service in the Katy clay means locates, trenching and the risk of hitting irrigation lines, so confirm who is responsible for repairs to sprinkler heads and sod.
On money, the site advertises 0% financing options, current coupons, and a VIP membership at $34 a month that it says carries a lifetime warranty on work, an annual safety inspection, waived trip charge, priority scheduling and 5% off. Memberships suit people who expect repeat work over years and are poor value for a single socket repair, so run the arithmetic against the job in front of you. The site also states licensed and insured with a workmanship guarantee; ask for the Texas TECL number and a certificate of insurance, which any legitimate contractor will supply without fuss.
Compared with the alternatives, the Houston market splits between one-man licensed electricians who are cheaper and slower to schedule, and large branded home-services groups that sell memberships hard. West Houston Electric sits closer to the second model in structure while keeping family ownership and a Katy base, which is a reasonable middle ground. The practical questions before booking: is the 24-hour line staffed by a dispatcher or an answering service, what is the after-hours call-out charge, is the quote flat rate or hourly, and will the electrician who quotes be the one who returns to do the work. Get the scope in writing, including permit responsibility, and you will have a fair basis for comparing two or three bids.
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Reputation by Source
We show each source separately rather than blending them into a single score, because they measure different things.
Google
4.9/ 5
2544 customer reviews
TenBestFind
Editorially reviewed
Ranked #1 in Houston electricians, September 2026
Project Photos
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West Houston Electric FAQs
Where is West Houston Electric based and how far do they travel?
The office is at 21732 Provincial Blvd Ste 150 in Katy, TX 77450, and the company lists work across the Greater Houston Area. Named service areas on its website include Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Pecan Grove, Rosenberg, Sugar Land, Missouri City, Fresno, Pearland, Cypress, Jersey Village, Tomball, Spring, The Woodlands, Conroe and Houston itself. Confirm coverage for your exact address when you call, since the further edges of that list may affect scheduling.
Are they really open 24 hours?
Published hours on the Google profile are open 24 hours, seven days a week, and the site promotes emergency support with priority scheduling. Worth asking whether the overnight line reaches a dispatcher or an answering service, and what the after-hours call-out fee is before an electrician is sent. Most Houston firms charge a premium outside normal hours.
How good are the reviews?
The Google Business Profile showed 4.9 from 2,544 reviews when read on 28 September 2026. That is a large sample for a suburban electrical contractor, so the average carries more weight than it would with thirty or forty reviews. The company also links to a Yelp listing if you want a second source.
Do I need a permit to replace my breaker panel in Katy or Houston?
Yes, panel replacements and service changes are permitted work in Houston and the surrounding jurisdictions, and they are inspected. A licensed electrical contractor normally pulls the permit as part of the job. Ask whether the permit and inspection fee is inside the quoted price, and whether a service size change means coordinating a disconnect and reconnect with CenterPoint, which affects how long your power is off.
Is the VIP membership worth it?
It depends on how much work you expect over the next few years. The site describes a $34 a month membership including a lifetime warranty on work, an annual safety service, a waived trip charge, priority scheduling and 5% off electrical work. That is roughly $408 a year, so for a single small repair it is poor value, while an owner planning a panel upgrade, a generator and pool wiring may come out ahead. Ask for the written terms, particularly what the lifetime warranty covers.
Do they install EV chargers and standby generators?
Both are listed as services. EV charging station installation and generators appear on the company's service menu, alongside whole-home surge protection. For a Level 2 charger, ask whether your existing panel has spare capacity or whether a subpanel or upgrade is needed, since that is usually what drives the cost. Generator installs typically involve a gas connection, a transfer switch and separate inspection, so expect a site visit rather than a phone quote.
What should I ask before hiring any Houston electrician?
Ask for the Texas electrical contractor licence number and a certificate of insurance, then get the scope in writing. Clarify whether pricing is flat rate or hourly, who pulls permits, what the warranty covers on parts versus labour, and whether the person quoting will do the work. For trenching or underground service, ask who repairs damaged irrigation lines and sod.
Is West Houston Electric licensed and insured?
We have no credential records on file for this company yet. Ask for the certificate directly from the insurer before booking work.
What areas does West Houston Electric serve?
Houston. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.
Does West Houston Electric offer emergency service?
Emergency availability is not listed for this company. If you need an urgent call-out, check the ranking for companies that do list it.
What warranty do they offer?
Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.
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About This Business Profile
- Last reviewed
- September 2026
- Profile last updated
- September 30, 2026
- Google review data updated
- September 30, 2026
- Sources checked
- Google Business Profile, Company website
- Sponsorship status
- No commercial relationship