Electricians in Irving

State law requires TDLR to adopt each new National Electrical Code edition, published every three years. The 2026 NEC took effect as the Texas electrical code on September 1, 2026, with a limited GFCI exception for certain outdoor outlets; the 2023 edition applied before that. Cities may require inspections and adopt local amendments, and work inside city limits must follow local ordinances.

Before work starts, get the City of Irving permit number in writing and call the city's building office to confirm it, along with the code edition it reviews against.

HomeGuide's national figures: $50 to $130 an hour, a $100 to $200 service call that covers the first hour, $150 to $600 for small jobs, and $2,000 to $10,000 or more for large projects. A 200-amp panel replacement costs $1,400 to $2,800 including labor. For the full Texas guide see electricians in Texas.

Oncor and Irving service work

Power to Choose lists Oncor as the wires company for Irving's 75038 ZIP. Ask the electrician whether the job needs a temporary disconnect and who will request it from Oncor; for tree work near the service line, Oncor says disconnects and reconnects carry a charge. If trees crowd the line from the pole to your house, that's your responsibility in Oncor's area; see tree service in Irving.

• Search TDLR's License Data Search by name or license number. Non-exempt electrical work needs a TDLR licensee working through a licensed electrical contractor.
• Confirm the contractor has a Master Electrician; a master needs 12,000 hours of supervised training and two years as a journeyman.
• Check both sides of the truck for the business name and TDLR number in letters at least two inches high.
• Ask whether the company carries workers' compensation or has filed a notice of no coverage with TDI.

Liability insurance must be at least $300,000 per occurrence. A city can't make a state licensee take a local exam or pay a registration fee, though permit fees apply. Licenses renew every year, so check the expiration date in the search. Complaints go to TDLR online; where a city runs its own electrical licensing program, TDLR says to contact that local authority first. The Irving city page has other local checks, and the electricians in Dallas page covers the neighboring city.