Commercial electrician, Rockdale

Commercial Electrician in Rockdale, TX

Commercial electrical maintenance, repairs and projects for Rockdale facilities, from our shop in Round Rock.

Something down right now? Call (737) 301-4536

Permits and inspections in Rockdale

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: City of Rockdale Development Services Department, Building Inspections and Permits Division.

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    How to apply: Submit a building permit application; building officials must approve the plans before work starts. All contractors must register with the city; electricians must register but do not pay a registration fee. Registration asks for a license copy, a bond and liability insurance naming the city as additional insured.

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    Inspections: Call the Development Services Department to schedule inspections. An electrical inspection is part of the building inspection process.

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    What to know locally: Rockdale has adopted the 2017 NEC and the 2018 International Codes.

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    Utility coordination: Oncor. Oncor will not set a meter until the meter socket meets its specifications and an approved city inspection is sent on the correct ESI ID. You then request service from a retail electric provider.

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    Typical review time: Not published by the city.

Rockdale questions

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    Do electricians have to register in Rockdale? Yes. Electricians must register with the City of Rockdale, but no registration fee is charged for electricians.

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    Which electrical code does Rockdale use? The city uses the 2017 National Electrical Code.

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    How do I schedule an electrical inspection in Rockdale? Call the city's Development Services Department.

Recent work near Rockdale

Our recent projects are in Austin, Round Rock and Burnet. See the case studies.

Rockdale 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.

Where the work is. We serve facilities within about 60 miles of downtown Austin.

A rough estimate is fine.

If yes, we'll ask you to send them after we talk.

Helps us send the report to the right people.

Or call (737) 301-4536.

Sources

Permit and utility facts checked 2026-11-01 from: rockdaletx.gov rockdaletx.gov rockdaletx.gov oncor.com oncor.com. Rules change; we confirm them on every permit.