Backup Electric

Backup Electric works as electricians based in Houston, Texas. They handle the kind of electrical jobs that homeowners run into when power needs to stay on or when new setups get added to a house. Houston weather brings its share of outages, so generator connections come up often for folks who want backup power ready. The crew takes on projects from simple plug installs to more involved hookups that tie into existing panels. They work with pictures of the setup to give quotes fast and line up the work without long waits. Homeowners reach out after moves or inspections when small issues pile up and need sorting before they turn into bigger problems.

Customers call them for generator plugs and interlock systems. One homeowner needed a 50 amp generator plug put in and sent a photo of the panel for a quick quote, then had Javier out the next day to complete it. Another had Javier install a 30 amp generator hookup and noted he showed up on time and finished it right. A third asked for an interlock system where Javier explained the steps in detail, ran tests with generator power to confirm it worked, and wrapped the whole thing in under an hour. They also take on lists of fixes from home inspections, answering questions over the phone and setting reasonable prices before scheduling the visit.

Homeowners keep giving high marks because the crew moves fast on responses and shows up when promised. The work comes out clean with everything tested before they leave. Prices stay fair without surprises, and the techs talk through what they are doing so nothing feels unclear. Javier stands out in several jobs for being on time and thorough with explanations. That mix of quick scheduling, solid results, and straightforward talk adds up to the strong rating they hold. DIRT Score 4.87 from 50 reviews on Finds.

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“I contacted Backup Electric via Facebook messenger and received a response within a couple hours. I requested to have a 50 amp generator plug installed. They had me send a pic of our panel for a quote and we’re able to get us scheduled for the next day. Javier texted me to let me know that he would be arriving within the hour. He showed up and had it all done within an hour. He was so professional and courteous. Highly recommend and will be using them again for future projects.”

“Javier was on time and did a great job installing my 30amp generator hook up. I would highly recommend and will continue to do business with in the future.”

“Javier came out to install my interlock system. He was very professional and detailed. The process took just about an hour or less. He explained everything to me I detail, we also tested the system on generator power to ensure everything worked properly and it did. I highly recommend them.”

“After seeing Backup Electric mentioned in NextDoor, I called to take care of a few projects from my home inspection and items I noticed after moving into my home. On the phone they answered all of my questions and quoted a reasonable price plus were able to set an appointment for the following week. (I called on Friday and they came on Monday.) Jose A and Angel P came today and were ready to solve my issues. This is a small detail, but I was thrilled that they first turned off the power at my meter before touching my electrical panel. This doesn't always happen and when it does, it shows good attention to safety. Angel and Jose replaced a breaker for my AC and figured out why my garage outlets were not working. The included picture explains the garage plugs and also shows that no one should ignore when a GFCI stops working. With a new one installed everything works perfectly. They also asked if there was anything else I needed and I asked them to check my shower can light since it was not very bright. I then had them replace the fixture with a bright (damp space approved) LED. (This did require a quick trip to the hardware store, but they were back promptly to finish the job.) Since I added the shower light fixture, the price did go up a bit (reasonably) from the original quote. I'm very satisfied with the team at Backup Electric and I plan to call them for future electrical needs.”

“Great work, reasonable price They installed a generator plug inlet with safety lockout switch and a new outdoor plug and replaced an old indoor plug”