Commercial electrician, Harwood
Commercial Electrician in Harwood, TX
Commercial electrical maintenance, repairs and projects for Harwood facilities, from our shop in Round Rock.
Something down right now? Call (737) 301-4536What Harwood facilities call us for
For Harwood facilities, most calls come down to two kinds of work:
Facility maintenance and repair.
Troubleshooting, panels, lighting, equipment power and recurring maintenance, with a written report after every visit.
Facility MaintenanceCommercial projects.
Tenant improvements, equipment power and service upgrades, designed, permitted and closed out by one electrical contractor.
Commercial ProjectsPermits and inspections around Harwood
Harwood does not issue its own building permits, so Gonzales County rules apply.
Our electrical contractor license (TECL #39622) is statewide. We file the permit, handle the utility paperwork and meet the inspector.
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Who issues electrical permits: No active town permit office was found for Harwood. Gonzales County's Office of Emergency Management and Permits (County Fire Marshal), 1811 Water Street, Gonzales, handles permits for construction in unincorporated parts of the county. Its office hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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How to apply: Gonzales County requires floodplain permits where applicable, septic permits when needed and driveway permits for access off a county road; forms are on the county website. For a commercial building, the county requires fire permits and plan review. The county's floodplain permit fee is listed as $350 for commercial and $100 for residential. Sites on a state highway need TxDOT driveway approval.
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Inspections: Not published. The Fire Marshal's office handles fire code inspections and posts a fire inspection fee sheet. The county says it does not require certificates of occupancy unless one is requested for fire code inspections and approvals.
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What to know locally: Gonzales County has no zoning in unincorporated areas. The county lists no electrical permit or electrical inspection, so commercial electrical work here is checked through the county's fire permit and plan review, and by the utility. If a site is inside a city's limits or ETJ, the county letter says to contact that city.
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Utility coordination: City of Gonzales Electric Department. The City of Gonzales says its Electric Department maintains electric service for Gonzales and Harwood. The city buys power from LCRA and runs new services and line extensions. GVEC's service territory map also marks the Harwood town point as served by the City of Gonzales, outside GVEC's area. Accounts are set up with the city's Utility Department at 820 St. Joseph Street in Gonzales.
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Typical review time: Not published by the city.
Harwood questions
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Who provides electricity in Harwood? The City of Gonzales Electric Department, which says it maintains electric service for both Gonzales and Harwood.
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Does Gonzales County require a building permit for a commercial building near Harwood? The county requires fire permits and plan review for a commercial building, plus floodplain, septic and driveway permits where they apply.
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Is there zoning in unincorporated Gonzales County? No. The County Fire Marshal's letter says there are no zoning regulations in unincorporated areas.
Recent work near Harwood
Our recent projects are in Austin, Round Rock and Burnet. See the case studies. We also serve the nearby communities of Ottine, Saint James, Sandy Fork and Slayden.
Harwood facility? Start with the assessment.
You get a ranked list of what needs attention, budget ranges and a written scope. If there is a fee, it is credited toward the work when you approve within 30 days.
Or call (737) 301-4536.
Sources
Permit and utility facts checked 2026-11-02 from: newtools.cira.state.tx.us newtools.cira.state.tx.us gonzales.texas.gov experience.arcgis.com. Rules change; we confirm them on every permit.