Outlet and switch work is the most common everyday electrical job: adding outlets where extension cords have become permanent, upgrading two-prong receptacles, installing GFCI protection where code requires it, replacing worn switches, and adding dimmers or smart controls.
GFCI protection in Houston homes
Ground-fault protection is required in kitchens, bathrooms, garages, exteriors, laundry areas, and anywhere near water — critical in a humid, flood-prone climate. Many older Houston homes lack it in some or all of these locations. Upgrading is a small project with an outsized safety benefit.
How to proceed
Call with your list of locations and we connect you with an independent provider. They quote per-outlet or per-project pricing directly.
Good to know
Where GFCI protection is expected
Section 210.8 of the National Electrical Code requires GFCI protection in the wet and damp areas of a home: bathrooms, kitchen countertops, garages, outdoors, laundry areas, unfinished basements, crawl spaces, and outlets near sinks. Older Houston homes often lack it in several of these spots.
Upgrades worth bundling into the same visit
- Replacing two-prong ungrounded outlets where a ground path exists
- Adding GFCI outlets in kitchens, baths, garage, and outdoors
- USB-C combination outlets at bedsides and kitchen counters
- Smart switches — note that most need a neutral wire, which older switch boxes may lack
- Weather-resistant, covered outlets for patios and outdoor kitchens
Before you call — have this ready
- A quick count of two-prong outlets and the rooms they are in
- Which outlets feel loose, spark, or have stopped working
- Whether you want smart controls — and the brand ecosystem if you already use one
Frequently asked questions
Most projects involving new circuits, panels, generators, or rewiring require a permit through the Houston Permitting Center; like-for-like device swaps generally do not. The independent provider confirms the requirement for your address and pulls the permit when one is needed.
We do not publish or set prices. The provider you are connected with inspects the situation and gives you a written estimate directly — that is the number to evaluate, and you are free to decline it.
Scheduling is set by the provider, and we do not promise response times. When you call, we connect you with a provider covering your area, and they confirm availability and timing with you directly.
Anything involving burning smells, scorch marks, buzzing, or exposed or wet wiring should be treated as urgent — stop using the affected circuit and call today; for sparking, smoke, or fire, call 911 first. Non-urgent projects like outlet & switch installation in houston are usually fine to plan at normal pace.