Electrician in The Hills, TX
Behind the gates of The Hills, custom homes sit on hillside lots around a Jack Nicklaus golf course, and that setting shapes nearly every electrical job we do here: long landscape-lighting runs down sloped yards, pool and outdoor-kitchen circuits, and whole-house control systems that have to be wired cleanly the first time.
Many of these homes went up from the 1980s and 1990s onward as the community grew next to Lakeway near Lake Travis, so you will find a mix of original service panels and wiring alongside newer additions, pool houses and smart upgrades. Each one has its own quirks, and we diagnose the real cause before we quote.
We are a licensed, family-owned team based in Spicewood, and we serve The Hills from our Spicewood base. For troubleshooting, a diagnostic fee covers finding the cause, then you get optional, flat-rate repair pricing to approve, along with text-message updates and a crew that respects a gated, HOA-governed neighborhood.
- 2012
- Family-owned since
- Local
- Serving The Hills from Spicewood
- Flat
- rate, priced upfront
- TECL
- 29321 licensed
Wiring built for The Hills
The Hills, also known as The Hills of Lakeway, is an upscale, gated golf community of custom homes on hillside lots, many with pools, outdoor living areas and automated systems. On sloped properties the electrical work often lives outside the house: landscape and path lighting on long low-voltage runs, pool and spa equipment on dedicated GFCI circuits, and outdoor-kitchen and lighting loads that add up quickly on an older service.
Because the community is incorporated as the Village of The Hills, building and electrical permits run through the Village rather than the county, and we pull the permit and handle the inspection so your work is signed off correctly. Much of The Hills is served by Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC), and we coordinate any meter, disconnect or reconnect work with the utility as part of a service change.
Homes built in the 1980s and 1990s can be due for attention: original panels, undersized services for today's pool, EV and smart-home loads, and branch wiring that deserves a look. We run a load calculation before recommending a panel or service upgrade so the fix matches how you actually use the house.
The Hills at a glance
- County:
- Travis County
- Served from:
- Our Spicewood base on SH 71
- Pricing:
- Flat-rate, approved before work
- Licensed:
- TECL 29321 | TX Master License 269417
Electrical services in The Hills
Licensed, local and upfront
We work in gated, HOA communities
The Hills is gated and governed by HOA rules, and we schedule, access and work in a way that respects the neighborhood and keeps the community guidelines in mind.
We handle Village of The Hills permits
Electrical permits here run through the Village of The Hills, not the county. We pull the permit and handle the inspection so your service change or new circuits are properly closed out.
Built for upscale custom homes
Pool and outdoor-living circuits, landscape lighting on hillside lots, Lutron and whole-house automation are everyday work for us, not a special request.
Diagnostic fee, then flat-rate options
We charge a diagnostic fee to find the issue on a troubleshooting call, then present optional flat-rate repair pricing for you to choose. A planned install is quoted flat-rate up front, with no hourly meter on a large hillside custom home.
Licensed and insured
TECL 29321 and TX Master License 269417, with every job done to the current National Electrical Code.
Family-owned, serving from Spicewood
We have been a family-owned contractor since 2012, based in Spicewood, and we serve The Hills and the wider Lake Travis area from that one shop.
Signs it is time to call an electrician
Landscape or path lighting is cutting out
On long low-voltage runs down a sloped lot, voltage drop, a failed transformer or moisture at a connection can dim or kill sections. It is worth tracing before more fixtures go dark.
Your panel is from the 1980s or 1990s and feels overloaded
Added pool equipment, a spa, EV charging or a kitchen remodel can push an original service past what it was sized for. A load calculation tells you whether an upgrade is needed.
A pool or outdoor outlet keeps tripping
Outdoor and pool circuits trip for a reason. Moisture intrusion, a worn GFCI device or an equipment fault are common causes near water and should be diagnosed, not reset and ignored.
Getting help in The Hills
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Call or book online
Tell us your gate and the home in The Hills and what is going on. We confirm a window, handle gate access, and send text updates.
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We diagnose on site
A licensed electrician finds the cause and runs a complimentary 54-point safety inspection, including the outdoor and pool circuits that matter on these lots.
- 03
Flat-rate options
You get a clear price and your choices, with any Village of The Hills permit and coordination spelled out before we begin.
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We complete and verify
We finish the work to code, test the pool, landscape or automation circuit we touched, and walk you through what changed before we leave the gate.
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Real reviews from our Google Business Profile, in our customers' own words.
Chris and Caden did an amazing job installing my EV charger and helped assist me with other electrical questions I had around my house!! Very professional and kind. I highly recommend them!
Chris and Caden did a great job of installing a dedicated circuit and outlet for us. They were very thorough in checking out the existing circuit outlets and also patient with explaining everything before starting. I appreciated especially the quality of their work, their professionalism, and their willingness to throw in extra work where they saw fit at no charge. In short, I couldn’t be happier about the job they did.
Chris and Caden were awesome - they installed an entire new main panel and a new subpanel very effectively. We knew exactly what to expect at every step in the process, and now everything is up to code! If we need any additional electrical work, we will absolutely call Magnify Electric.
Trayvon is such a professional. He answers any and all questions. Does an amazing job in whatever is needed, and you’d never even know he had been here as he tidies up impeccably. He is our family’s electrician. I’d give 10 stars if able!
Felt lucky to have found Magnify Electric. Christian fixed the issue we were having with our hardwired smoke alarms, installed a whole-house surge protector, and fixed a longstanding light switch issue. He did everything with excellence and efficiency. He did a great job of communicating throughout the process. Thanks so much!
Showed as scheduled. Had to coordinate with PEC and everything went very smoothly. Christian was very professional and completed the job quickly. Very satisfied with the results. I would recommend them to do any electrical work in my home.
Electrician in The Hills: common questions
Do you work inside the gates in The Hills of Lakeway?
Yes. We regularly work in gated communities like The Hills of Lakeway. Just give us the gate details when you book and we handle access and scheduling so the visit goes smoothly for you and the neighborhood.
Who is my electric utility in The Hills?
Much of The Hills is served by Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC). On a service change we arrange any disconnect, reconnect or meter work with your provider so a panel upgrade behind the gates is not held up.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in The Hills?
For work that requires it, such as a service change, a panel upgrade or new circuits, permits and inspections run through the Village of The Hills. We pull the permit and schedule the inspection so the job is signed off correctly.
Can you handle lighting and power for my pool and outdoor living area?
Yes. We install wet-rated landscape, path and facade lighting on hillside lots and wire pool, spa and outdoor-kitchen equipment on dedicated, GFCI-protected circuits sized for the distance from the panel.
My home is from the 1990s. Does the panel need upgrading?
It depends on how you use the house. Many homes built here in the 1980s and 1990s were never sized for today's pool equipment, EV charging and smart systems. We run a load calculation and only recommend a service or panel upgrade if the numbers call for it.
Can you install Lutron and whole-house automated lighting?
Yes. We install and program Lutron dimming, keypads and shades, and we set up whole-house automated lighting and scenes so indoor, patio and landscape lighting work from one app or keypad.
I smell burning or see sparking at my panel. What should I do?
Treat that as urgent. If it is safe to do so, shut the power off at the main breaker, keep everyone clear, and call 911 if there is any fire or smoke. Then call us at 512-731-0868 so a licensed electrician can find the cause before power goes back on.
How does your pricing work?
For a repair where the cause is unknown, a troubleshooting fee covers diagnosing the system, then you get optional, flat-rate repair pricing to approve so you can decide whether to proceed. When the scope is set, like a lighting or automation install, you get a flat rate from the start, and financing is available on larger projects.
Serving The Hills from our Spicewood base
We cover The Hills and the surrounding communities across Central Texas. Call or book online and we will get to you.
- Call:
- 512-731-0868
- Headquarters:
- 22503 State Highway 71 W, Spicewood, TX 78669
Nearby areas we serve
- Lakeway
- The Hills of Lakeway
- Bee Cave
- Spicewood
- Austin
Need an electrician in The Hills?
Tell us what is going on and we will get back to you within one business day. For anything urgent, call us now and talk to a real person.