Commercial electrician, San Marcos
Commercial Electrician in San Marcos, TX
Commercial electrical maintenance, repairs and projects for San Marcos facilities, from our shop in Round Rock.
Something down right now? Call (737) 301-4536What San Marcos facilities call us for
For San Marcos 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 in San Marcos
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 San Marcos Permit Center (Planning and Development Services); online through MGO Connect
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How to apply: Apply online in MGO Connect, where you pay fees, track review comments and schedule inspections; electrical work uses the city's trade permit application. Contractors register with the city through its Contractor's License/Registration application (it covers electricians), filed online in MGO Connect.
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Inspections: Schedule inspections in MGO Connect. The city's generator and energy system form says only people listed on the permit may schedule inspections. Cutoff times and reinspection fees: Not published.
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What to know locally: Ordinance 2023-09 adopts the 2020 National Electrical Code with the 2021 International Codes, with local amendments listed in the city's construction requirements.
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Utility coordination: San Marcos Electric Utility (city-owned); Pedernales Electric Cooperative; Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative (depends on address; the city's service area map shows which). San Marcos Electric Utility: the Permit Center must inspect and approve the meter loop, then it notifies the utility; the customer also needs an account with Utility Customer Service, and the meter is typically set within 2 business days after both steps.
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Typical review time: Not published by the city.
San Marcos questions
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Who provides electric service to my building in San Marcos? It depends on the address. San Marcos Electric Utility, Pedernales Electric Cooperative and Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative all serve parts of the city; check the city's service area map.
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How do I get a meter set after a new service in San Marcos? The Permit Center must inspect the meter loop first. After it passes, the Permit Center contacts the electric utility, and once you have a utility account the meter is typically set within 2 business days.
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Which electrical code does San Marcos use? The city adopted the 2020 National Electrical Code by Ordinance 2023-09.
Recent work near San Marcos
Our recent projects are in Austin, Round Rock and Burnet. See the case studies.
San Marcos 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 2026-11-01 from: sanmarcostx.gov sanmarcostx.gov sanmarcostx.gov sanmarcostx.gov sanmarcostx.gov sanmarcostx.gov. Rules change; we confirm them on every permit.