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Cravens Electric Cravens Electric is a team of professional electricians working every day to deliver premier electrical service in the Houston area. Specializing in residential and commercial electrical service, installations, and safety inspections, our trusted technicians can troubleshoot and fix most electrical issues in under a day.

Owner Justin Cravens started this business over 20 years ago with just one van. Now, Cravens Electric is a full-blown residential and commercial electrical service provider for all of Houston and the surrounding areas. With a team of Master Electricians on staff and friendly customer support, obtaining quality electrical service has never been easier.
Business details
  • Year established: 2001
Services
Smoke & Co Detectors
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Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors protect your family and home from fires and CO poisoning. It doesn't matter whether the source is an electrical fire or a cooking mishap, home fires are dangerous and a fast response is the only answer. Smoke alarms detect the most obvious sign of fire and alert you to its presence.
Installations
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If it runs on electricity, carries electrical current, or uses wires to deliver energy, Cravens Electric has the knowledge and training to install it effectively. Residential or commercial, new installation or retrofit, we can help you.
Lighting Installations
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Lighting is both complicated and essential. Cravens Electric will cover all fields of lighting installation and repair. We work with both indoor and outdoor lighting, from low voltage ground-level floodlights, to driveway and security lighting. As the most requested electricians in Houston, we're proud to serve.
Commercial
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We offer commercial electrical services for businesses in the Houston area. We understand commercial construction needs and take on commercial projects by referral only. Quite frankly we prefer to bypass the bidding process that most light-commercial require and will accept jobs only by invitation.
Breakers & Fuses
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Breaker boxes are often called fuse boxes, electrical panels, or electrical access panels. Your electrical service to your home begins at this point and creates an electrical network throughout your home. All of your electrical wiring finds its origins at this point. When you need electrical breakers installed or breaker panels replaced, we're just a phone call away.
Reviews (28)
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Brad Schott
May 10, 2022
I appreciate Justin coming out on a Saturday afternoon to help with the electrical box. He was able to restore power to my a/c unit. Service: Electrical panel repair
Adam Herndon
Apr 11, 2022
Drew, Israel, and Estebon were a great team and worked really hard to do a great job and make me a happy customer! Luke was all about customer service and making sure everything was done right! I would work with these guys again! Services: Electrical panel replacement or upgrading, Electrical wiring installation
Michele Lee Evans
Mar 28, 2022
Luke and Charles did an amazing job fixing my recessed light and replacing an antiquated fixture in my laundry room. They worked fast and gave me a great deal to boot! I will be using them again soon and highly recommend! Services: Light fixture installation, Electrical wiring repair
Karen Hardy
Feb 09, 2022
I want to give a shout out to Luke at Craven's. My husband was about to install a portable generator that cost almost $1000 Luke recommended he get a much cheaper generator because it was more powerful and better quality. My husband returned the first generator, got the cheaper one, he hooked it up and it is good to go! Luke did not have to do what he did. You want a company with good people, check out Craven's.
Damion Stephens
Feb 13, 2021
This is my second time using Cravens Electric and both times they have been PHENOMENAL. They are very professional and are great subject matter experts when it comes to electrical matters. About a year ago, my grandmother needed a new breaker box installed because her panel box was very old and outdated. They came right out and installed it for her.

Just recently we had a breaker that kept tripping for unknown reasons to us. Justin and Esteban came right out the next day and were able to diagnose the problem. They fixed the issue and charged us a very good price and even gave my grandmother a senior citizens discount. If you have any electrical problems/issues, I suggest you give them a call.
Ben T.
Feb 20, 2020
Overcharged and awful service. Wouldn't stop talking about how hot his girlfriend was. Was a very uncomfortable atmosphere with my kids around.
Sasja B.
Feb 19, 2020
Horrible, drinking and doing drugs on the job, liars, thieves, & not safe around women. BEWARE! do not allow these people into your home.
Nicole M.
Nov 19, 2019
Two young men came yesterday for what I thought was a breaker issue. It kept tripping immediately after my fountain pump was re-started/plugged in. They were here no more than 20-30 mins and did the following: Removed breaker panel from garage wall. Tested fountain on another breaker and tested the suspected offending breaker & told me it was not the breaker but the pump or pump cord causing the problem. Re-connected a cut wire in my back yard for lighting. Put breaker box panel back on wall (4 screws). Charge: $365. I still have to have fountain pump repaired, which is not their problem.but NOT a fair charge.
Arash A.
Oct 02, 2019
These guys were great, they came on time and did an excellent job putting in new wiring for my flat panel TV. Would definitely use then again for any electrical work.
Mark Elson
Jun 23, 2019
Cravens Electric just finished installing our new ceiling fan. We have cathedral ceilings in my home and the wiring in our fan was severed previously. The fan is extremely high up and located at the bottom of a 6 foot down-rod so this was no easy task. Oscar came to assess the situation and notified me that the fan I had purchased required a 3/4 inch down-rod and the previous fan used a 1/2 inch.

I called to both Lowe's and Home Depot and neither had 6 foot down-rods in the size I required. I let Oscar know and he had his coworker Jacob drive to RICHMOND (! We live in Pearland) to grab the rod from a light fixture store. I was truly blown away with the level of professionalism and helpfulness they displayed today. They were kind and courteous even sweeping and vacuuming my floor after they finished.

The ceiling fan looks amazing and they explained to me how they wired it so that the fan and light would be operable using separate switches which is something really convenient that our previous fan didn't do. I will recommend Cravens to anyone I know that's in need of electrical work. Thank you so much Jacob and Oscar! We really appreciate your hard work and willingness to go above and beyond.
Joan R.
May 25, 2019
I love Cravens Electrical and all the Electricians! They do a great job. The plumbers are another story. I'm very disappointed. I cannot get Justin to return my calls or make it right. I never expected this.
John Pratt
Mar 15, 2019
We have an older home and had several fixtures replaced, service panel replaced and outlets and switches brought up to standard. Oscar outlined the work. Chris M, Larry and Israel did an excellent job doing the work, figuring out solutions to problems that arose. All of the Cravens team worked long and hard to complete the work as planned. We recommend them and thank them for their service.
Gourmet T.
Sep 25, 2018
What out. This company charged me $5000 for a service panel for a small 950 sq foot house. Beware. I think its because I was out of state. Also they cut into my soffit so that there was a gap around the riser so that pests could get in. It was a neighbor and another electrician friend that had to point these out to me. For the price gouge they could at least done an honest job.
Bubba J.
Jul 27, 2018
Excellent company with outstanding customer service. They installed an outlet and a whole home surge protector for me. The only, very minor, ding I would give is a little heavy on the up sell but they didn't push hard and sat patiently while I researched what they suggested. The components are top notch by the way.
L. H.
May 02, 2018
I had a serious electrical issue at my house and after the first company came out and gave me a quote I got back online hoping that the first quote wasn't really the going rate for what I needed! I came across Cravens, thankfully, with great reviews so I gave them a call. Luke came out that day, assessed the problem, and quoted me the same exact work and material as the first co. did for less than half the price.

The crew came the next morning and knocked the job out in an impressive amount of time. I was very pleased with Cravens from start to finish and would recommend them highly to anyone in need of electrical work. They were timely, professional, and courteous and not just another rip off business trying to squeeze every penny out of you knowing your in a real bind. THANK YOU CRAVENS!
S. E. S.
Apr 01, 2018
Surprisingly Awesome! For a contractor I must give Cravens Electric a 5 Star. I called one late afternoon and the lady answering the phone was very nice and she had to call me back to let me know someone if someone could visit me the next morning. She did call me back and told me someone would be at my home the next day around 9 AM and he did and he were on time.

I needed a new electrical panel they had it installed the same day. There were 2 installers and both were very nice, respectful and knowledgeable. They cleaned up and were gone by 6 PM. Their price was reasonable compared to other quotes I had gotten. I most certainly will use them again in the future.
Graziela Putnam
Feb 20, 2018
My husband called Cravens and said that the customer service was probably one of the best he's experienced so far. Oscar came to our house and he did a great job. He got here on time, was super friendly and nice! Totally recommend him!
Graham Cambrice
Jan 26, 2018
I will admit that they are very responsive but what they charged me to do less than 15 minutes amount of work is ridiculous. I was expecting at most to be charged $150 I charged more than double that amount to tighten two loose wires in a single power outlet. Also they even admitted that they were suppose to notify me when they were on their way and they did not.
Cole H.
Nov 28, 2017
Cravens did a fantastic job with some fairly serious electrical work at our house. They were always on time and their work and attention to detail was worth every penny. The city inspector even mentioned how great of a job they did. Our family will definitely use Cravens again in the future.
Jim Y.
Nov 23, 2017
Chris was at my house right on time and gave me an estimate that was below what a couple of other electricians had quoted. He was very friendly and professional and did a first class job installing a n outdoor GFCI outlet for charging my Chevy Volt. I am going to recommend Cravens to my friends for their electric projects and I will be calling them for my future electrical work.
Nicholas M.
Oct 30, 2017
Don't waste your hard earned money on this company folks. These guys charged us over $350 to troubleshoot a problem for us. I told the tech what I thought was the problem and he just replaced a piece. I had the same issue a week later and found the issue was at the switch. They never troubleshot anything and still charged me that ridiculous amount of money. I'll never use this company again.
Jon H.
Jul 05, 2017
Oscar came out very quickly to give a quote and got the service done the next day. Was to be on the job at 7:00, trucks outside at 7:00, job complete at 11:45. Chris and Shorty did a super job, had a wire run to an outside fountain. They laid down plastic, took off the mulch and then the dirt (did not mix the two) and dug trenches, did not disturb plants.
H. T.
Mar 11, 2017
Best contractor I have ever hired. Oscar was the technician and he was fantastic in everything he did. The work was done extremely well with the highest of quality. Oscar could teach classes on how to treat customers, hopefully he is involved with your company training program. Oscar's helper Chris was also top-notch.
Michelle D.
Jan 31, 2017
Reliable, honest, clean, & efficient. Replaced 12 light fixtures in our master bathroom and mapped our breaker box for us. I've been working with Justin Cravens for 12 years and have always been pleased. (The one time we used a different electrician, provided by our contractor, it was a mess with work having to be redone several times.)
N. Covanes
Dec 06, 2016
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Cravens Electric. Justin, Kayla, and Barbara are very knowledgeable and have a passion for their business and service. Give them a call if you need quality work, timely completion, and exceptional customer service.
A. H.
Aug 24, 2016
I recently had an issue with a couple of electrical outlets in my kitchen and contacted Cravens Electric. They were kind enough to fit me into their schedule so that I could receive same day service. The electrician was Chris and he was extremely professional and was able to resolve the issue in a timely fashion. I will definitely use them again and wouldn't hesitate to refer my friends and family. Excellent customer service and quality work!
Cj H.
Dec 17, 2015
After talking with five electricians who either never showed up for our appointments or said they could not figure my wiring out, I was nervous about paying the cost to have someone come out, in case they couldn't get the job done. I asked if I could bring my gate opener to Cravens Electric, so they could take a look. Justin allowed me to come first thing in the morning, and said if he couldn't do anything, he wouldn't charge me the consultation fee.

He wired my machine in just ten minutes (the same machine others couldn't figure out), gave me the next steps as to how the machine should be hooked up properly, and instructions on where to go and what to buy so the rest of the process wasn't expensive. Cravens' price was great, and I am so happy to finally have that part of my project finished. I will use Cravens Electric again and recommend them to anyone I know who needs electrical work. I'll post a good review of this company everywhere I can.
John Witmer
Aug 22, 2015
We had to get our 2000 sqft house completely rewired. Cravens replaced knob and tube, updated the breaker box and made sure the house was completely up to the latest codes. Well worth the money we spent on the work.