Erben Electric

Erben Electric operates out of New Braunfels as a family run electrical outfit started by Glen Erben back in 1984. Glen grew up in the area, finished Canyon High School in 1979, and picked up his master electrician license that same year with the city before getting state credentials through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. His son in law Robert Jentsch has been on the crew since 2008, and the business stays small with direct involvement from the owners on most jobs around town. Homeowners in New Braunfels deal with older homes and growing neighborhoods that need reliable wiring updates and fixes, and this crew handles those day to day electrical needs without extra layers.

They handle circuit repairs inside houses, troubleshooting problems with exterior lighting, and adding new outlets in garages or other spots where power is short. Glen and Robert show up to diagnose issues on the spot, then run the necessary lines or replace faulty sections so everything meets code. Reviews mention them fixing multiple circuits that had gone bad and sorting out outdoor light problems that other outfits had missed. The work stays straightforward with clear explanations on what needs doing and how long it will take, keeping things moving without dragging out small residential projects.

Customers keep coming back because the crew answers calls quickly, sticks to competitive rates on repairs and additions, and leaves the job finished right the first time in most cases. Reviews point to solid communication on timelines and professional handling of house circuit fixes plus garage outlet installs that solved real daily problems. A few jobs have drawn complaints about incomplete work, but the overall pattern shows steady results on common electrical calls in the area. DIRT Score 3.42 from 11 reviews on Finds.

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“I have used Erben Electric three times now and cannot stress enough about how amazing they are! They have been super responsive, provided solutions to my requests, and have been super professional, friendly, and competitively priced. They have repaired some circuits in my house that had issues when i bought it, installed a whole home surge protector, installed new outlets, switches, and light fixture mounting points, and most recently installed a electric vehicle level 2 charger. The craftsmanship and quality of their work and cleanup afterwards is greatly appreciated!”

“These guys are pros, and they are a small enough company to care about customer service - weird! In all seriousness, I had them trouble shoot some exterior lighting issue, and add an outlet in my garage. Outstanding work and customer service. This is the company you want to use in NB!”

“Great customer service. Family owned & operated. You will be very happy when you have Erben Electric on all your electric work.”

“Left wires exposed. I had to hire an electrician to come and fix ALL the mistakes. Don't use if Glen is still there.”

“Professional electrician. Inquired about services. Couldn't hire st the moment, but great source of info and helpful!”