Varnell Electrical Contracting

Varnell Electrical Contracting operates as a family-owned electrician outfit right out of Dripping Springs, Texas, handling work across Hays County and nearby spots like Austin, Buda, and Wimberley. They have handled residential and commercial jobs in the Hill Country since 1995, focusing on service calls with same-day options when needed. The crew stays licensed through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation and sticks to straightforward electrical repairs and installs without dragging things out. Homeowners in the area call them for everything from quick fixes to bigger panel work because the business keeps things local and reliable year after year.

Their days involve running out for power loss issues, breaker installs, and full panel swaps that keep homes running during the worst summer heat. Chad has shown up early to an RV with no power and fixed a solenoid problem in under an hour, then spent a minute with the customer's dog before heading out. Another job had the team replace a fifty-year-old main panel that was arcing so the air conditioning could stay on. They also put in a new fifty-amp breaker at one place and left the site cleaner than they found it, with no extra drama or callbacks. These electricians show up on time, finish what they say they will, and keep the work moving without extra trips back and forth.

Customers keep giving them top marks for how clean and solid the work turns out every time, plus how fast they respond when something quits working. The crew communicates clearly about arrival times and costs, and the pricing stays reasonable even on emergency calls that hit during peak heat. Folks mention the same steady results whether it is a small repair or a bigger replacement, which adds up to strong scores across the board. DIRT Score 4.68 from 39 reviews on Finds.

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“I haven’t had an experience so frictionless and professional in a very long time. Chad’s team showed up on time, did exactly what they said they would, and left my facility cleaner than it was before they arrived. Hands down, the best and fastest I’ve seen. Highly recommend!”

“Chad came out and saved the day. I had lost all power to my RV. Was a simple solenoid repair. He had me all fixed up in less than an hour. Chad told me what time he would be there, he showed up 5 minutes early. Chad was a very polite person. He even took time to play with my dog for a minute. His prices were very reasonable as well. I highly recommend Chad to cover all your electrical needs. I will definitely be calling him down the road when needed.”

“Had a 50 year old main panel that needed emergency replacement due to arcing. They got right out and took care of it so the AC could work during the hot summer. Great guys!”

“Had these folks install a new 50-amp breaker, and I’ve gotta say, I was fully prepared for something to short-circuit—preferably not my wallet. Shockingly, they didn’t spark any drama, didn’t leave me feeling disconnected, and didn’t fry a single appliance. Truly electrifying competence. They showed up on time (a real power move), flipped my panel into shape, and left without tripping over their own wires. Now my home is running so smoothly I’m starting to suspect they bribed the electrons. If you want work done without blowing a fuse—yours or theirs—these are the amps with the champs.”

“We’ve recently opened a satellite location in Central Texas. With our expansion, we needed a shop to stage and work on equipment. Property we bought had a 10k sqft existing structure but it had poor lighting and needed larger service brought in. Varnell Electric came out, took a look and sent over a quote. We approved and they went to work. We’re very satisfied with their work and will definitely be using them again in the future. Thanks Varnell!!”