K3 Electric is a veteran-owned, licensed electrical contractor (TECL #39524) based in Aledo, fifteen minutes from Benbrook on I-20. Benbrook is one of the places we work most, because so much of its housing dates from the 1950s through the 1980s, exactly the era when the panels and wiring now need attention.
A lot of our Benbrook calls start with a home inspection report, an insurance letter or a breaker that will not stop tripping. We tell you plainly what the inspector or insurer is going to require, what is a genuine safety problem, and what is fine to leave alone. More than one Benbrook customer has called us for a second opinion and saved a lot of money.
Call or text 682-804-1983 for a free estimate anywhere in Benbrook or southwest Fort Worth.
ELECTRICAL SERVICES IN BENBROOK, TX
Every job in Benbrook is done by a licensed electrician, permitted where the city requires it, and tested before we leave. The services homeowners and businesses in Benbrook call us for most:
- Panels and breakers: 200-amp panel upgrades, panel replacement for Federal Pacific, Zinsco and fuse boxes, and circuit breaker repair.
- Wiring: whole-house rewiring, aluminum wiring remediation, dedicated circuits for ranges, dryers, HVAC and workshops, and GFCI and AFCI protection.
- EV and backup power: Level 2 EV charger installation, EV charger repair, standby generator installation and whole-house surge protection.
- Lighting and fans: recessed and indoor lighting, chandeliers and fixtures, outdoor and landscape lighting, LED upgrades and ceiling fan installation.
- Safety: electrical inspections for home purchases and insurance, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and 24/7 emergency repairs.
- Smart home, pools and commercial: smart switches and lighting control, pool and hot tub wiring, and commercial installations and repairs for shops, offices and metal buildings.
NEIGHBORHOODS WE SERVE IN BENBROOK
We serve all of Benbrook and the neighborhoods around Benbrook Lake:
- Benbrook: Whitestone Ranch, Westpark, Timbercreek, the older streets off Benbrook Boulevard and Winscott Road, Mercedes Street and the lakeside areas (76116, 76126).
- Next door: Ridglea Hills, Ridglea Country Club Estates, Westover Hills and Wedgwood in Fort Worth, plus White Settlement.
- West and south: Aledo, Annetta and Crowley.
COMMON ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS IN BENBROOK HOMES
The electrical problems we see most in Benbrook homes:
- Federal Pacific, Zinsco and Sylvania panels. Common in 1960s and 1970s Benbrook houses, and known for breakers that fail to trip. Insurers and home inspectors flag them, and we replace them. See panel replacement.
- Aluminum branch wiring in homes built roughly 1965 to 1973, which loosens at connections and overheats. We remediate it with approved connectors or rewire. See aluminum wiring repair.
- 100-amp service that is out of room. A modern kitchen, a second HVAC system or an EV charger pushes an original 100-amp panel past its limit. See 200-amp panel upgrades.
- Missing GFCI and AFCI protection in kitchens, baths, garages and outdoors, and ungrounded two-prong outlets. See GFCI and AFCI installation.
- HVAC and appliance circuits. AC units that trip the breaker, burned wiring at the furnace or water heater, and dedicated circuits for new appliances.
- Lighting updates. Replacing dated fixtures with recessed LED lighting, adding ceiling fans and outdoor and security lighting.
WHAT K3 ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS SAY
“I had been given an astronomical figure from a big company and used K3 for a second opinion. They listened to my needs, researched the problems, saved me thousands of dollars and accomplished everything I needed within my budget!”
“Dustin was great. He was very responsive and came out quickly and solved an electrical issue we had with our AC unit. Highly recommended!”
“Great experience with their crew. Handled fixture swaps, adding outlets and installed dedicated circuits.”
K3 Electric holds a 5.0-star rating across 48 Google reviews. Read all of them on Google.
RECENT WORK FROM K3 ELECTRIC
A few recent jobs from our crews across Parker, Tarrant, Hood and Johnson Counties. Tap a photo to enlarge.
EMERGENCY ELECTRICIAN IN BENBROOK
A breaker that will not reset, a burning smell at the panel, sparking outlets, half the house dark, or storm damage to your meter or service mast: these are the calls we take any hour in Benbrook. If you smell burning or see smoke, shut off the main breaker, get everyone out and call 911 first. Then call 682-804-1983.
When a storm pulls the meter base or weatherhead off a house, Oncor will not reconnect power until a licensed electrician has repaired it. We do that repair, and we deal with Oncor for you so power comes back as fast as possible. More on emergency electrical repairs.
SCHEDULE SERVICE IN BENBROOK
Call or text 682-804-1983 and tell us what is going on. For most Benbrook jobs we can give you an estimate over the phone or schedule a free on-site estimate within a few days. For repairs, mention this page and take $25 off any repair service call.
- Hours: Monday to Saturday, 6 AM to 6 PM. Emergency service 24/7.
- Online: send a service request with a photo of the problem and we will call you back.
- Licensed and insured: Texas Electrical Contractor License TECL #39524. Veteran-owned.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do you actually come out to Benbrook?
Yes. K3 Electric is based in Aledo, about 15 minutes east on I-20 from Benbrook, and we are in Benbrook most weeks. There is no travel charge inside our normal service area, which covers Parker County, Tarrant County and the western half of the DFW metroplex.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. K3 Electric LLC is a licensed Texas electrical contractor, TECL #39524, and we carry liability insurance. Every job is done or supervised by a licensed electrician and permitted when the city requires it.
Do you charge for estimates?
Estimates for installation projects such as panel upgrades, EV chargers, generators, rewiring and lighting are free. Repair service calls are quoted up front before any work starts, and we currently offer $25 off any repair service call.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Benbrook?
The City of Benbrook requires a permit and inspection for panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, EV chargers and generators. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection and meet the inspector, so you do not have to.
How fast can you get here?
For emergencies we respond 24/7. For everything else, most Benbrook customers get an on-site visit within a few days, and small repairs are often finished the same visit. Call 682-804-1983 and we will give you a real time window, not a guess.
