Terrapin Electric

Terrapin Electric works as an electrician outfit based in Austin, Texas. They cover residential jobs for homeowners along with commercial and industrial work that stretches into San Antonio. Their crews handle wiring, fixture installs, panel swaps, breaker box replacements, generator hookups, surge protection, recessed lighting, and high bay setups. Common calls involve fixing outlets, running new circuits, or checking systems after a home purchase. They also manage parking lot lighting, electrical inspections, and build outs for businesses that need reliable power upgrades without downtime.

Technicians like Roger show up ready to handle ceiling fan swaps the same day while explaining the work and sending before and after photos. Asahel meets with customers to map out garage lighting or outlet plans, laying out options clearly so the owner can choose what fits. Andres has replaced dryer outlets and then run full system checks on newer houses where inspectors flagged concerns. The shop responds fast to requests, often booking within a day or two, and techs arrive early to quote fair prices before finishing outlet installs or troubleshooting in just a couple hours.

Homeowners keep coming back because the crew finishes work on time, charges straight prices without surprises, and answers every question without rushing. Response speed stands out when a call comes in for an emergency panel issue, while communication stays clear from the first text to the final walkthrough. Quality shows in clean installs that pass inspection the first time, and fair pricing keeps repeat business steady across Austin neighborhoods. DIRT Score 5.0 from 323 reviews on Finds.

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“Roger was great. He was patient with my questions and gave me advice without pushing. He offered to replace our ceiling fan the same day for a fair price. He was friendly, efficient, detailed, and professional. Before and after photos included. Recommend!”

“I had a great experience with Terrapin. Within minutes of submitting a request for an estimate, they reached out to schedule an appointment. Asahel did an excellent job understanding my vision for improving my garage. He clearly explained what he could do, along with alternative options and the pros and cons of each, which helped me feel confident in the direction we chose. On installation day, Asahel was extremely thorough. He checked in with me about height and placement before starting, and his work was professional, neat, and precise. His knowledge and attention to detail really showed. I highly recommend Asahel and the team at Terrapin.”

“This was my first time hiring an electrician and I chose this company based on all of the positive reviews about service and cost. I had a great experience with Andres. He replaced my dryer outlet and then did a check of my electrical system. We recently bought the house and the home inspector noted several potential issues. Everything Andres found matched what our home inspector noted. He took the time to explain it all thoroughly, and provided quotes for future work. Overall, happy with the experience!”

“Great! I reached out to them through Thumbtack with my issue (outlet install) and they scheduled an appointment for two days out within 24hrs. The tech arrived earlier than expected, quoted me a very reasonable price and got the work done in a couple of hours. I went with this company, as I previously called them for an issue that ended up being super easy to resolve. Since it was so easy, they didn't charge me and included it with their "free consultation." That struck me as very honest, and I felt I could trust them with this larger project. I highly recommend and they will be my go-to for my future electrician needs.”

“Garrett was great, very professional very knowledgeable. He was able to repair my lighting and fan quickly and affordably. I highly recommend?”