Visit the TDLR license verification page at tdlr.texas.gov and search by name or license number. The system shows license type (Apprentice, Journeyman, or Master), status (active or expired), and any disciplinary actions. Beachy Electric provides our TDLR Master Electrician license number on every estimate — you can verify it before signing. Call 469-283-1089 to request credentials.

A Journeyman Electrician in Texas has completed 8,000 hours of supervised work and passed the journeyman exam, but must work under a Master’s license. A Master Electrician requires 12,000 hours minimum, passes a more advanced exam, and holds independent authority to pull permits, design electrical systems, and supervise other electricians. Beachy Electric is led by a Master — not a Journeyman working under a distant supervisor’s license number.

At minimum, a licensed electrician should carry general liability insurance (covers property damage during work) and workers’ compensation insurance (covers injuries to the electrician or crew on your property). Many solo operators skip workers’ comp because Texas doesn’t mandate it for all businesses. If an uninsured worker is injured in your home, your homeowner’s policy becomes liable. Beachy Electric carries both — request certificates before your project starts.

Texas law limits unlicensed individuals to minor maintenance tasks — replacing a light switch, swapping an outlet cover, or changing a light fixture on an existing circuit. Any work involving new circuits, panel modifications, 240V connections, or wiring changes requires a TDLR-licensed electrician. Cities like Plano, McKinney, and Frisco enforce this through their permitting departments — unpermitted work gets flagged during resale inspections.

Home inspectors in Collin County and Dallas County check permit records against visible electrical modifications. Unpermitted panel upgrades, added circuits, or rewiring without inspection records trigger buyer requests for licensed remediation — typically $2,000–$10,000 depending on scope. Some buyers walk away entirely. Title companies may also flag unpermitted work as a lien risk. Having a licensed electrician perform the original work avoids this scenario completely.

Yes. Beachy Electric carries active workers’ compensation coverage in addition to general liability. Texas does not require all employers to carry workers’ comp, which is why many electrical contractors skip it. If a worker without comp coverage is injured on your property, you face potential liability under Texas non-subscriber employer rules. We provide proof of coverage before starting any project — call 469-283-1089 or request it online.

Go to the TDLR License Search page at tdlr.texas.gov, select “Electricians” as the license type, and enter the contractor’s name or license number. The results show license tier (Apprentice, Journeyman, Master), expiration date, and whether any complaints or enforcement actions exist. If the contractor cannot provide a license number or tells you to skip the permit, that is a red flag. Beachy Electric’s Master license is active, current, and verifiable.

A licensed electrician’s rate reflects insurance premiums (general liability + workers’ comp), permit fees, continuing education to maintain the TDLR credential, and the time spent coordinating inspections with city building departments. An unlicensed operator skips all of these costs — and transfers the risk to you. When that unpermitted panel upgrade in Richardson fails inspection during a home sale, the remediation cost with a licensed contractor exceeds what the licensed job would have cost originally. Call 469-283-1089 for a transparent estimate.