Search the TDLR License Search portal at tdlr.texas.gov using the contractor’s name or license number. The search returns the license type (Master, Journeyman, or Apprentice), the license status (active, expired, or revoked), and the expiration date. Any licensed electrician should provide their TDLR number on request. If they hesitate or claim they do not need one, find a different contractor — Texas law requires TDLR licensing for all electrical work beyond homeowner exemptions.

A TDLR Master Electrician has 12,000+ hours of documented experience plus a comprehensive exam covering the NEC and Texas regulations. A Master can pull permits independently in any Texas jurisdiction. A Journeyman Electrician has 8,000+ hours and must work under a Master’s supervision. Both are licensed and capable professionals — the difference is that the Master holds ultimate responsibility for the permit, the inspection, and the final sign-off. Beachy Electric operates under Master-level licensure.

Unlicensed electrical work in Denton County creates multiple risks. First, the work cannot be permitted or inspected — meaning it is undocumented inside your walls. Second, your homeowner insurance may deny a claim if a fire originates from unpermitted wiring. Third, during a home sale, a buyer’s inspector will flag unpermitted work and demand it be corrected by a licensed contractor before closing. Fourth, the homeowner — not the unlicensed worker — bears legal liability for any injury or property damage resulting from the work.

Yes. Beachy Electric maintains general liability insurance and workers’ compensation coverage. General liability protects your property if damage occurs during the project — for example, an accidental water line hit during wire routing in a Flower Mound kitchen remodel. Workers’ compensation covers any injury to our team on your property, preventing the liability from transferring to you as the homeowner. We provide a certificate of insurance upon request before any work begins.

Texas law allows homeowners to perform electrical work on their own primary residence without a TDLR license — this is the homeowner exemption. However, permits are still required for the same scope of work that would require a permit from a licensed contractor. The homeowner must pull the permit themselves, pass the inspection, and assume full liability. Most Denton County cities — including Flower Mound, Highland Village, and Denton — require the homeowner to demonstrate basic competence during the permit application process.

Permit fees vary by municipality and project scope. A basic electrical permit for a single circuit addition typically costs $50 to $100. Panel upgrade permits range from $75 to $200. Whole-home rewiring permits may run $150 to $350 depending on the city’s fee schedule. Each Denton County city — Denton, Lewisville, Flower Mound, Little Elm, Highland Village, The Colony, and others — sets its own fee schedule. Beachy Electric includes the applicable permit fee in your written quote so there are no surprises.

Yes — licensed, permitted, inspected electrical work protects and enhances resale value. In Denton County’s competitive real estate market — particularly in Flower Mound, Highland Village, and Trophy Club where homes sell at premium prices — buyers’ inspectors specifically look for permitted work. A panel upgrade or rewiring with a closed permit on file demonstrates code-compliant work. Unpermitted work discovered during a buyer’s inspection can delay closing or reduce the sale price by the cost of having the work redone by a licensed contractor.

Call Beachy Electric at 469-283-1089 or contact us to book online. Provide your Denton County city and describe the project. We schedule your free on-site assessment — typically same-day or next-day for most locations from The Colony to Denton. You receive a written quote with permit details before any work begins, and our TDLR Master Electrician license number is provided upon request.