Licensed Houston electricians · TECL 32015
Houston electricians you can call by name
Smart Choice Electrical is a family-owned electrical contractor led by Ruben Murillo. Panel upgrades, rewiring, EV chargers and repairs for homes and businesses, with 24/7 emergency service.
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About us
A family-owned team, led by its owner
Smart Choice Electrical is owned and operated by Ruben Murillo. When you call, you talk to the people who do the work, not to a call center.
You get a written price before we start, and the job is done to code, with the permit and the inspection it requires.
Our services
Electrical services for homes and businesses
Electrical panel upgrade
Replace an outdated or undersized panel and move up to 200-amp service.
Panel and breaker repair
Tripping breakers, a hot panel or a dead circuit, diagnosed and fixed.
Rewiring and aluminum wiring
Whole-home and partial rewiring, and safe repairs for aluminum wiring.
EV charger installation
Level 2 home charging on a dedicated 240-volt circuit, installed to code.
Whole-home surge protection
One device at the panel that protects every circuit in the house.
Electrical troubleshooting
Flickering lights, dead circuits and mystery trips, traced to the cause.
Why Smart Choice
Licensed, upfront and guaranteed
Hiring an electrician comes down to trust. These are the four things you can count on with every job.
Licensed in Texas
Electrical contractor license TECL 32015, regulated by the TDLR.
Upfront pricing
A written price before work starts. No surprises on the invoice.
100% satisfaction guarantee
If something about our work is not right, we come back and make it right.
24/7 emergency service
A real answer at any hour when the problem cannot wait.
Photo estimate
Send a photo of your panel. Get an estimate.
Tell us what is happening, add a photo, and we reply with an initial estimate. No visit needed to get started.
Send us the details
Name, phone and a photo. That is all we need to start.
Service areas
Serving Houston, neighborhood by neighborhood
Every part of Houston has its own kind of home and its own electrical problems. See what we do in yours.
Spring Branch
1950s and 60s ranch homes next to new construction.
Memorial
Larger homes with pools, generators and growing electrical loads.
The Heights
Historic bungalows with wiring from another century.
Bellaire
Mid-century originals and large new homes, with city permits.
Katy
Newer homes adding chargers, generators and outdoor power.
Cypress
Growing communities that want backup power and more capacity.
Our blog
Electrical advice for Houston homes and businesses
Whole House Surge Protection in Houston: Protect Your Home This Storm Season
Protect your Houston home from lightning and grid surges with whole house surge protection. Pro install, inspections, and 24/7 support from Smart Choice Electrical.
Keeping the Lights On: Why Houston Businesses Need Emergency Electrical Preparedness This Hurricane Season
Emergency electrical preparedness for Houston businesses: inspections, panel upgrades, surge protection, and 24/7 repairs by Smart Choice Electrical.
The Hidden Dangers of DIY Electrical Repairs in Houston Homes
DIY electrical repairs in Houston can lead to fire, shock, or failed inspections. Learn the risks and why hiring a licensed electrician is safer.