Electrician in DeSoto, TX
Need an electrician in DeSoto, TX? Clements Electric provides same-day residential and commercial electrical service across DeSoto and Dallas County — repairs, panel upgrades, lighting, surge protection, standby generators, and EV chargers — from licensed Texas electricians (TECL #40628), 7 AM to 7 PM. 4.7★ Google rating from 520 reviews.
Weekdays
Dispatching to DeSoto
1982
Serving DFW Since
4.7
Google Rating
520
Google Reviews
“I have used them in the past and will continue to use them. Very professional and don’t try to scam you or take advantage of you.”
— Carol, Google review, August 2026
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For businesses, property owners and general contractors in DeSoto: tenant finish-out, service and capacity upgrades, warehouse lighting, machine wiring and controls, priced from drawings or a site walk with a written scope. Licensed Texas electrical contractor, TECL #40628.
Electrical Services in DeSoto
| Service | What you get |
|---|---|
| Electrical repair & troubleshooting | Same-day diagnosis, written flat-rate quote |
| Panel upgrades & replacements | Code-compliant, permit and inspection included |
| Whole-home surge protection | $350–$850 installed, UL 1449-listed SPD |
| Cummins standby generators | Typical 20kW whole-house: $13,500–$17,000 all in (estimate) |
| LED & recessed lighting | Residential and commercial |
| EV charger installation | Level 2, sized to your panel |
Why DeSoto Calls Clements
- Licensed & insured: TECL #40628 · Master Electrician #214180
- Veteran-owned, serving DFW since 1982
- Same-day dispatch to DeSoto from our Grand Prairie hub, 7 AM–7 PM
- Written flat-rate quotes before any work begins
- Permits and city inspections handled for you
What Panel Work Costs in DeSoto
A 100-amp to 200-amp panel replacement in DeSoto typically runs $2,200–$4,800 all in, including the panel, breakers, permit, inspection and labor. That is a typical range, not your price. Panel prices vary with material costs, the size of the panel and service, and how complex the job is.
| Job | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Straightforward swap to a single 200-amp panel (from 100 amps), all in | $2,200–$4,800 |
| Meter base, service mast or grounding work | Included in the quote when the service entrance needs it |
| 400-amp service, or an added 200-amp panel feeding a separate building such as a shop | Quoted after an on-site load calculation |
Every DeSoto job gets a written flat-rate quote, or a detailed itemized one if you prefer, before work starts, and we coordinate the meter disconnect and release with Oncor Electric Delivery. How panel upgrades work
Permits & Power in DeSoto
Who issues the permit
Electrical permits for work in DeSoto are issued by the city, and it is the city that inspects the finished work. Requirements, fees and inspection scheduling differ from one DFW city to the next.
Clements Electric pulls the permit and schedules the inspection as part of the job. Texas Electrical Contractor TECL #40628.
Who owns the wires
Most DeSoto addresses are served by Oncor Electric Delivery.
This matters on a service or panel upgrade: the utility named on your electric bill is the one that has to disconnect and then release the meter before the new service can be energized. Worth checking your bill before scheduling, and we coordinate that call either way.
Solar Panels & a Standby Generator in DeSoto
If your DeSoto home has grid-tied solar, the solar has to connect on the utility side of the generator’s transfer switch, between the meter and the switch, so the generator can never feed the solar inverters. We explain why in adding a standby generator to a home with solar panels. How that connection is made depends on the utility that serves your address: Oncor Electric Delivery.
Oncor Electric Delivery (delivery utility)
- Disconnect: A visible, lockable, labeled AC disconnect is required between the Oncor meter and every source of distributed generation, within 10 feet of the meter unless special placards are used. Oncor states that molded-case breakers are not an acceptable disconnect.
- Meter socket: The meter socket is reserved for Oncor metering. No meter collars or other devices may be installed in it or between the meter and the socket.
- Generator and transfer switch: The generator transfer switch must be installed on the load side of the meter base, never integrated with or in series with the meter. Oncor asks installers to confirm whether the transfer switch is open or closed transition.
- Solar approval: Solar needs an Oncor interconnection application, and Oncor treats a system as certified when it meets UL 1741 and the applicable parts of IEEE 1547.
Sources: Oncor Electric Service Guidelines (February 2025), sections 100.01.18, 500.06 and 700; Oncor Residential/Small Commercial Project Requirements (May 2025). Checked 2026-09-30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Clements Electric runs same-day electrical service in DeSoto from 7 AM to 7 PM, dispatched from our Grand Prairie hub. Call 817-803-4444 to check today's availability.
Yes. Clements Electric is a licensed Texas electrical contractor (TECL #40628, Master Electrician #214180) and handles permitting and city inspections for DeSoto projects as part of every job.
Electrical repair, panel upgrades and replacements, LED and recessed lighting, whole-home surge protection, outlets and GFCIs, Cummins standby generator installation, and Level 2 EV charger installation — residential and commercial.
Every job gets a written flat-rate quote before work begins. As reference points: whole-home surge protection runs $350–$850 installed and a typical 20kW whole-house standby generator $13,500–$17,000 all in. Both are estimates that vary with each home. No hidden fees.
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