Electrician in Westlake, TX
A custom hillside home from the 1970s or 1980s often still runs on its original panel and, in some cases, aluminum branch wiring, and that is exactly the kind of work our team handles across West Lake Hills and the Eanes area. For a warm outlet or a tripping circuit, a diagnostic fee covers finding what is actually behind it, then you get optional, flat-rate repair pricing to weigh.
Homes here range from dated custom builds tucked into steep, wooded lots to newer luxury construction loaded with automated lighting, theater rooms and EV charging. Each one asks for something different electrically, whether that is a service upgrade sized by a real load calculation or clean low-voltage runs for a Lutron system.
We are a licensed, family-owned contractor based in Spicewood, and we serve Westlake from our Spicewood base with optional, flat-rate repair pricing you approve after the diagnosis, and flat-rate pricing up front on planned installs.
- 2012
- Family-owned since
- Local
- Serving Westlake from Spicewood
- Flat
- rate, priced upfront
- TECL
- 29321 licensed
Wiring built for Westlake
Many Westlake homes are 1960s through 1980s custom hillside builds, and a good number still carry the panels and wiring they were built with. We regularly find dated service panels near the end of their life and, in some homes of that era, aluminum branch wiring that needs proper remediation with approved connectors rather than a guess, because loose aluminum terminations are a known cause of overheating.
The steep lots are their own challenge. Long runs out to detached garages, pool equipment, gates and Lake Austin docks mean voltage drop and grounding have to be calculated, not assumed, so a fixture or a pump at the far end still gets full voltage.
Permitting for most of this area runs through the City of West Lake Hills, with the neighboring small city of Rollingwood handling its own. Power is served by Austin Energy in much of the area, and some parts fall under Pedernales Electric Cooperative. We pull the permit and coordinate any utility work so a panel change or new service is inspected and signed off.
Westlake 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 Westlake
Licensed, local and upfront
We know Westlake's older housing stock
The dated panels and aluminum branch wiring common in 1970s and 1980s West Lake Hills homes are everyday work for us, remediated with approved methods, not shortcuts.
Built for steep, long-run lots
Detached garages, gates, pool equipment and Lake Austin docks sit far from the panel here. We calculate voltage drop and grounding so the far end still gets full, clean power.
Diagnostic fee, then flat-rate options
A troubleshooting call starts with a diagnostic fee to find the real cause, then you choose from optional flat-rate repair pricing. A planned install is quoted flat-rate up front, with no hourly meter on a complex hillside remodel.
Licensed and insured
TECL 29321 and TX Master License 269417, with every job done to the current National Electrical Code.
We handle West Lake Hills permitting
We pull the permit through the City of West Lake Hills or Rollingwood and coordinate any Austin Energy or Pedernales work so the job is properly inspected and closed out.
Comfortable with high-end automation
Lutron, automated lighting and home theater are part of the remodels we wire here, planned so the low-voltage and line-voltage sides work together cleanly.
Signs it is time to call an electrician
Warm outlets or switch plates
On a home old enough to have aluminum branch wiring, a warm or discolored device is a real warning. Loose aluminum terminations overheat and should be inspected and remediated promptly.
An original panel from decades ago
If your custom home still runs on its first panel, it may be undersized for today's loads or simply at the end of its service life. A load calculation tells us whether an upgrade is due.
Dimming or voltage sag at the far end
Lights that dim at a detached garage, dock or pool pump often point to voltage drop on a long hillside run. We measure it and correct the cause.
Getting help in Westlake
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Call or book online
Tell us where you are in West Lake Hills or the Eanes area and what is going on. We confirm an arrival window and send text updates as we head up the hill.
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We diagnose on site
A licensed electrician finds the cause and runs a complimentary 54-point safety inspection, including a look at panel condition and any aluminum branch wiring.
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Flat-rate options
You get a clear price and your choices, with any City of West Lake Hills permit and coordination spelled out before we start.
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We complete and verify
We bring the work up to code, test it including the far end of any long hillside run, and walk you through what changed before we leave.
Rated by Central Texas homeowners
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 Westlake: common questions
My Westlake home is from the 1970s. Could it have aluminum wiring?
It is possible. Many homes built in the late 1960s through the 1970s used aluminum branch wiring, which can overheat at loose connections. We inspect the devices and terminations and, if we find it, remediate with approved connectors rather than leaving it as is.
Do I need to upgrade my panel?
Not always, but older custom homes here often run on panels that were never sized for modern HVAC, automation and EV charging. We run a load calculation and check the panel's condition, then tell you honestly whether an upgrade is needed or a repair will do.
Who is my electric utility in Westlake?
Much of the West Lake Hills and Eanes area is served by Austin Energy, and some parts fall under Pedernales Electric Cooperative. We coordinate any disconnect, reconnect or meter work with your provider as part of a service change.
Who handles the electrical permit out here?
Most of the area permits through the City of West Lake Hills, while neighboring Rollingwood is its own small city with its own process. When a job calls for it, like a service change or new circuits, we pull the permit and see the inspection through.
Can you wire lighting and power down to my Lake Austin dock?
Yes. We run wet-rated, GFCI-protected lighting and power for lifts and equipment, and we size the circuit for the long distance from the house so the dock still gets full voltage. Everything is built to handle sun and moisture.
Can you install or expand a Lutron system during our remodel?
Yes. We install and wire Lutron lighting and shade control and tie it into clean low-voltage runs, which is common work on the high-end remodels here. We plan the line-voltage and low-voltage sides together so scenes and keypads behave as intended.
What should I do if an outlet smells hot or a panel feels warm?
Stop using that circuit and, if it is safe to reach, switch off the breaker that feeds it, then call us. If you see smoke or flame, leave and call 911. A hot panel or burning smell is a genuine hazard, especially on older aluminum wiring, and should be looked at right away.
How does your pricing work?
For a repair with an unknown cause, a troubleshooting fee covers identifying it, then you get optional, flat-rate repair pricing to approve so you can decide whether to proceed. A set-scope install, like a Lutron system or EV charger, is priced flat-rate from the start, and financing is available on larger work.
Serving Westlake from our Spicewood base
We cover Westlake 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
- Rollingwood
- Austin
- Tarrytown
- Davenport Ranch
- Bee Cave
- Lakeway
Need an electrician in Westlake?
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