Wilkins Electric, Inc

Wilkins Electric Inc operates as a family owned electrician business right in Austin Texas serving Central Texas homes and commercial spots for more than 65 years. Started back in 1955 by B A Tex Wilkins the outfit handles everything from basic wiring fixes to bigger builds across the Hill Country. They stay licensed under TECL 21396 and focus on getting jobs done without extra fuss while keeping safety in mind on every site. Homeowners around Burnet Road and nearby areas know them for showing up in company trucks to tackle electrical needs that pop up in older houses and new custom builds alike.

They take on residential new construction and remodel work plus generator and transfer switch wiring along with Tesla Gateway integration and smart home lighting setups. Crew members handle LED tape lighting and specialty fixtures plus car charger installation when requested. One customer named Robert lost power to the whole house and the team arrived fast fixed the problem without dragging it out and kept the cost down. Another time an employee called Johnny stopped to help someone stranded with a flat by blocking traffic and getting the tire changed so traffic could move again. Drivers have been spotted staying calm even when cut off on busy roads like Burnet instead of making things worse.

Customers keep mentioning the quick arrival times solid fixes at fair prices and clear talk during jobs as the main reasons they call back despite some mixed experiences on the road. Speed shows up when power goes out and gets restored without delay while quality comes through in solving the root cause rather than patching over it. Price stands out as reasonable in those house calls and communication helps set expectations upfront on what needs doing. DIRT Score 2.06 from 14 reviews on Finds.

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“I witnessed one of Wilkins Electric’s drivers get aggressively cut off by a reckless, entitled driver who clearly had zero regard for anyone else on the road. The Wilkins driver had every opportunity to escalate the situation—but didn’t. No brake-checking. No road rage. No stupid retaliation. Instead, the Wilkins Electric driver stayed calm, controlled, and professional while the other driver acted like a complete clown. That tells you everything you need to know about this company. Anyone can slap a logo on a truck. Not everyone trains their people to keep their composure when provoked. Wilkins Electric clearly does. That level of discipline and professionalism doesn’t happen by accident—it comes from solid leadership and standards. If this is how their team behaves under stress in traffic, I have zero doubt they bring the same professionalism, restraint, and competence to their work. Wilkins Electric earned my respect on the road—and that says more than any ad ever could.”

“I was driving down Burnet and their company truck almost hit my vehicle twice. I was trying to merge out of the turn lane and his vehicle almost hit me. Honked on my horn to alert him he was about to cause an accident, and left it at that. Continued driving and when he was in the lane next to me, he swerved to scare/hit my car. I called to make a complaint and he proceeded to cuss at me. Very unprofessional and honestly a danger to the road!”

“I broke down on the side of the road with a flat tire, and a Wilkin’s employee—I believe his name was Johnny—pulled over, asked if I was alright, blocked traffic with his truck so I could get out of my car safely, and changed my tire for me with no questions asked. I can’t even express how grateful I was!! Please take your business here!”

“So happy with their service. Not only did they come out promptly when we lost power to our house, they solved the issue quickly and for a very reasonable price. Very strong recommendation for Wilkins electric!”

“Although I haven’t used their services, I can sure tell you whomever was driving the big truck with their sign on it was an aggressive and rude driver. Yesterday, around 4pm, 290 eastbound, that guy was zipping in and out of lanes. He cut me off and several others. Glad there wasn’t a wreck. All of that to just get to the next red light where we all waited together. Not the best representative or advertising of your company.”