Electrical Services in Hurst, Texas
Hurst grew up fast. After Bell Helicopter announced its plant here in 1951, the city went from about 10,000 residents in 1960 to more than 27,000 by 1970, and most of the homes built for those families are still standing today. Many of them still run on the electrical systems they were built with.
B&B Electric is based right next door in Euless, so our licensed electricians are a short drive from every Hurst neighborhood. We come to you, find the real cause, and give you a clear price before anything starts.
We've completed over 2,500 jobs across Hurst and the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area, earning more than 250 five-star reviews for safe, honest, code-compliant work. Call (817) 600-8376.
Panel Upgrades and Electrical Repair for Hurst Homes
About six in ten Hurst homes were built before 1980, and the typical home in the city dates to the mid-1970s, according to U.S. Census Bureau survey data. That matters electrically. Those houses were wired for a range, a window unit, and a few lamps, not for central air, a second refrigerator, a home office, and an EV charger. The gap shows up as breakers that trip when the AC kicks on, lights that dim, warm outlets or switch plates, and a panel with no room for another circuit.
Homes from that era can also have equipment that electricians now treat as a safety concern:
- Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels. Both were installed in many homes of that period, and both are known for breakers that can fail to trip when they should. Learn more about Federal Pacific Stab-Lok breakers.
- Aluminum branch wiring. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned about aluminum wiring installed in homes between 1965 and 1973, where connections at outlets and switches can overheat. Not every home from those years has it, and we'll check yours.
- Undersized electrical service. Original panels sized for 1960s and 1970s loads often can't take new circuits safely.
Even newer neighborhoods like Shady Oaks, where many homes went up between the 1970s and the early 1990s, now have panels and breakers that are 30 years old or more. Whatever is in your garage or utility closet, we'll tell you honestly whether a panel repair fixes it or a full panel upgrade is the right call. Call (817) 600-8376 to have it checked.
Our residential services in Hurst include:
- Electrical panel upgrades and replacements, including Federal Pacific and Zinsco
- Circuit breaker repair and replacement
- Whole-home surge protection
- Grounding and bonding corrections
- Electrical repair and troubleshooting: tripping breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights
- Dedicated circuits for EV chargers, appliances, and home offices
Permits and Inspections in Hurst
Electrical permits in Hurst are issued by the City of Hurst Building Inspections division, and the city requires electrical contractors to submit their state trade license with each permit application. B&B Electric is a licensed Texas Electrical Contractor (#41151) with a Texas Master Electrician (#361128), so when a panel change or new circuit needs a permit, we take care of it. Hurst has adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code, and that's the standard we work to.
Commercial Electrical Service for Hurst Businesses
From the retail around North East Mall to the restaurants, offices, and shops along Precinct Line Road and Pipeline Road, Hurst businesses can't afford to lose power or fail an inspection. B&B Electric handles panel and breaker service, troubleshooting, surge protection, and safety upgrades for commercial properties, scheduled around your hours so an electrical problem doesn't cost you a day of business.
Electrical Services Available in Hurst
- Electrical Panel Upgrades & Replacement
- Electrical Panel Repair
- Circuit Breaker Repair
- Circuit Breaker Installation
- Surge Protection
- Whole House Rewiring
- Electrical Repair
- Emergency Electrical Services
- EV Charger Installation
- Electrical Inspection
- Commercial Electrical Services
Why Hurst Chooses B&B Electric
- Close by: our main office is right next door in Euless
- Texas Master Electrician (Lic. #361128) and licensed Electrical Contractor (Lic. #41151)
- 2,500+ completed jobs and 250+ five-star reviews across DFW
- Every job to National Electrical Code, never an unsafe shortcut
- Clear pricing, so you know the cost before work starts
- Two-hour arrival windows, with same-day service when available
- Financing available on larger panel upgrades
Serving Hurst and Nearby Communities
We serve every part of Hurst, from the neighborhoods around L.D. Bell High School and Chisholm Park to the homes off Precinct Line Road, plus nearby Euless, Bedford, Colleyville, Grapevine, North Richland Hills, and Richland Hills.
Not sure if you're in our area? Give us a call and we'll let you know.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you come to my home or business in Hurst?
Yes. Our electricians come to you anywhere in Hurst. We're based next door in Euless, with a second office serving Keller and north Fort Worth. Call (817) 600-8376 to schedule.
How fast can you get to my home in Hurst?
Because we're right next door, same-day service is often available, and we give a two-hour arrival window so you're not waiting around all day.
My Hurst home was built in the 1960s or 1970s. Do I need a panel upgrade?
Not always. If you have a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel, a fuse box, or service too small for what you run today, replacement is usually the safe move. If the panel is sound, a repair or a few new breakers may be all you need. We'll inspect it and tell you honestly.
How do I know if my home has aluminum wiring?
Sometimes the cable jacket is marked "AL" or "Aluminum," but the safest way is to have an electrician look at a few outlets and the panel. Warm switch plates, flickering lights, or a burning smell are reasons to call right away.
Do you handle electrical permits in Hurst?
Yes. When the work needs a permit from the City of Hurst, we take care of it as your licensed electrical contractor.
Do you work on commercial properties in Hurst?
Yes. We handle panel, breaker, troubleshooting, and safety work for Hurst businesses and schedule around your operating hours.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. We're a licensed Texas Electrical Contractor (#41151) with a Master Electrician on staff (#361128), fully insured on every job.
Need a trusted electrician in Hurst? Call B&B Electric at (817) 600-8376 or schedule your service online.
Licensed, insured, and serving Hurst and the DFW metroplex.