| Quick facts | Answer |
|---|---|
| Cost range | Permit fees about $40-$200; total job price varies by quote |
| Time | Varies by home - confirm in your quote |
| Who's qualified | Texas law requires anyone performing electrical work to be state licensed |
Georgetown, TX: what's different here
Georgetown sits in Williamson County, Texas, about 27 miles and roughly 30 minutes north of Austin via I-35 N. The city has 78,803 residents, a median age of 44.3, and 34,841 housing units. Much of the housing stock is relatively newer, with a median year built of 2008. Summers hit an average high of 96°F, winter lows average 36°F, annual precipitation is 37 inches, and snowfall is listed at 0 inches.
Does meter base replacement in Georgetown need a permit?
Permits are part of most residential electrical work in the region, with fees described as approximately $40-$200 and an example of about $175 for panel replacement work. Ask the pro to confirm the exact fee for your Georgetown project.
Who inspects the meter base after replacement?
For panel replacement work, Austin Energy inspects the metering side of the installation. Meter base replacement is metering equipment, so ask the pro you are referred to how inspection handling applies to your specific job.
What license should my electrician hold?
Texas says anyone who performs electrical work in the state must be licensed through the state licensing system. License categories include contractor, master electrician, journeyman electrician, and residential appliance installer, so match the credential to the job.
What does a Texas electrical contractor license require?
Getting a Texas electrical contractor license requires a completed application and a non-refundable $110 fee. The business must also employ a licensed Master Electrician of Record.
How do I verify a Georgetown electrician's license?
Check the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's electrician listings to confirm the license class fits your meter base replacement job. Also ask the pro for proof of licence and insurance before work starts.
What to do next
- Ask the pro for the exact permit fee for your meter base replacement, comparing it against the roughly $40-$200 residential range.
- Verify the electrician's license class on the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation's electrician listings.
- Request proof of licence and insurance before scheduling the work.
- Ask whether the utility inspects the metering side of the installation, as it does for panel replacement work.
- Call (737) 367-2100 or email [email protected] for a free quote from a licensed, insured electrician.
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