Most calls do not start with a job title. They start with something that stopped working, something that feels off, or something that has been getting worse for a few weeks. A breaker that trips every time the microwave runs. An outlet that went dead and took half the kitchen with it. A light fixture that flickers for no obvious reason. That is where Wesson Electrical Services comes in. We figure out what is actually happening before any work begins, and we explain it in plain terms before we touch anything.
We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work in Lancaster, from a single dead outlet to a complete panel replacement. Whether you own the home, rent it out, or run a business out of it, the process is the same: call, get a price on the phone, and schedule when it works for you. Licensed electricians carry out the work, and we are available every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
When you call, you get a quote based on what you describe. We ask a few questions about the situation, and from that conversation we give you a rate before anything is put on the calendar. The price is confirmed before we send anyone out.
What changes a quote is usually scope. A repair that turns out to involve damaged wiring behind the wall, a panel that needs more than a single breaker swap, or a circuit that requires more wire than a standard run will all affect the final number. If the job turns out to be more involved than the initial description, that conversation happens before the work expands. Nothing is added without your say-so.
You do not need to know the technical name for what is wrong. Describe what you are seeing, and we will work out what it involves. Electrical work done to the standard the next inspection expects is the baseline, and the quote reflects that. Call (945) 429-1659 and we will walk through it with you.
Not every call is the same, and the kind of housing and premises here covers a real range. Older homes on original wiring, newer construction that needs circuits added as life in the house changes, and commercial spaces that have been reconfigured more than once all generate different problems. The work divides roughly along those lines.
The most common calls are also the hardest to diagnose without being there. Partial power loss, outlets that stopped working, breakers that will not reset, and burning smells near switches or panels are all situations where the visible symptom and the actual cause are not the same thing. We trace the fault, test the circuit, and find where the problem actually lives before we start any repair work.
GFCI and AFCI protection issues come up often in older homes where the original wiring was never designed to include them. We'll find the fault and fix it right, and we explain what we found so you understand what was done and why.
A panel that was sized for a smaller load does not fail all at once. It shows up as breakers that trip under normal use, circuits that cannot carry what is plugged into them, and a general sense that the house cannot keep up. In the Dallas area, where air conditioning load is heavy and storm season tests the grid hard, a panel running at its limit is not a minor inconvenience.
We handle full panel replacements, 200-amp service upgrades, subpanel installation for additions and outbuildings, and service-entrance work. If you are adding an EV charger, a workshop circuit, or a major appliance and you are not sure the panel can carry it, that is worth a call before the installation. We'll make your wiring safe again.
Adding a circuit is often the right fix for a situation that keeps generating problems. A dryer or range on a shared circuit, a garage that has no dedicated power, a home office that is running on extension cords. These are installation jobs, not repairs, and the solution is running the right circuit from the panel to where the load actually lives.
Ceiling fan installation, outlet and switch work, lighting installation, and dedicated circuits for appliances all fall into this category. The service page carries the full breakdown of what we handle, but if you are not sure whether your situation calls for a repair or a new installation, the call is the right place to start. Give us a call and consider it handled.
We know schedules shift, so we keep booking flexible. Same-day appointments are available for many jobs, and calling early in the day gives you the best chance of getting someone out the same afternoon. We are open every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM, including weekends, so you are not limited to squeezing a call into a weekday lunch break.
When a problem will not keep, we treat it that way. A burning smell, a panel that is behaving strangely, or power loss that is affecting more than one circuit are situations worth calling about right away rather than scheduling for later in the week. We answer the phone. We dispatch the electrician. We keep it simple.
For rental properties, we work around tenants. For businesses that need to stay open, we discuss the approach before the visit so the work can happen without shutting down the operation. You get a call before the visit to confirm the window, and you are told who is coming and what they are coming to do. Clear communication from the first call to the final test is how every appointment runs.
Before booking anything, the wiring services page is worth a read.
Commercial electrical work and keeping a site running during it are two different challenges. A retail space that cannot close, a restaurant that needs power to the kitchen at all times, a property manager dealing with a tenant complaint that cannot wait until Monday. These are the situations where how the job is planned matters as much as the technical work itself.
Before we schedule commercial work, we talk through which circuits need to stay live and which can be isolated. That conversation shapes the sequence of the job. Keeping part of a site live while work is happening on another part requires a clear plan, and we set that up on the call before anyone arrives.
We take calls every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM. For commercial tenants and property managers who need work done outside business hours, that window covers a lot of ground. A straightforward choice for homeowners and property managers, we handle commercial jobs of all sizes across Lancaster and the surrounding area.
Outdoor lighting covers more ground than a fixture swap. Running a new circuit to a detached garage, adding motion sensor lights to the back of a property, or installing landscape lighting along a path all require weatherproof materials, proper grounding, and wiring that is rated for the exposure. Security lighting for a rental property or a commercial site adds a layer of planning around placement and switch control. We handle the wiring, the fixtures, and any new circuit the installation requires.
A panel replacement is not always the result of a failure. Sometimes the panel is simply at capacity and the next appliance or circuit will push it past what it was designed to carry. Other times a breaker has worn out and needs to be swapped before it fails entirely. We assess the full panel condition, not just the breaker that prompted the call, and we tell you what we find before any replacement work begins.
A light that is controlled from two or more locations requires wiring that runs differently from a standard single-pole switch. Three-way and four-way switching is a common addition in stairwells, hallways, and large rooms, and it is also a common source of problems when a previous installation was not done correctly. We wire it properly from the panel to every switch location, and we test every position before the job is done.
Battery-operated detectors are a starting point. Hardwired alarms with battery backup are what current code requires in new construction and in many renovation situations. We install interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide detectors so that when one alarm sounds, every alarm in the house sounds. For rental properties, hardwired alarm installation is often part of a compliance inspection. We'll have your wiring safe again.
We cover Lancaster and the surrounding area, including Bear Creek Ranch, Hutchins, DeSoto, Wilmer, and Glenn Heights. If you are in one of these communities, the process is the same: call for a quote, get a price on the phone, and schedule when it works for you. Dallas County is a wide area with a range of housing and commercial properties, and we handle electrical work across all of it. Work in this area gets done to the code inspectors here actually enforce.
Yes. We work around tenant schedules and discuss access requirements before the visit. For landlords managing a property remotely, we confirm the appointment window with whoever is on site and communicate what the work involves before we start. The price is confirmed before anything is scheduled, and the property owner is told what it covers.
Rough-in wiring needs to happen before walls are closed, so the electrician is typically on site early in the build sequence. Fixture installation, outlet cover plates, and final connections happen after finish work is done. We coordinate with you or your general contractor to make sure the electrical work happens at the right stage rather than having to undo finished work to get to the wiring.
A well pump requires a dedicated circuit sized for the pump's motor load, run from the panel to the pump location. We handle the wiring, the circuit protection, and any disconnect required by code. If the panel does not have the capacity or the right breaker slot, that is addressed as part of the same job.
Labeling the panel is part of finishing the job correctly. If breakers are unlabeled or mislabeled when we arrive, we update the directory as part of the work. A panel that is accurately labeled makes future troubleshooting faster and helps anyone who needs to shut off a specific circuit quickly.
After any repair or remedial work, the affected circuit is tested to confirm it is operating correctly. For larger jobs, the panel and related circuits are checked as part of the closeout. We do not hand a job back until we have confirmed the work is functioning as it should.
Not always. A panel can be replaced without changing the service entrance if the incoming service size is already adequate for the new panel. When the service entrance is undersized or in poor condition, both are addressed together. We assess the full picture before recommending one or the other.
Yes. When you call to schedule, let us know who the paperwork should go to and how they prefer to receive it. We confirm the details before the visit so the right person has the documentation they need without having to chase it down afterward.
Older homes commonly turn up ungrounded outlets, wiring that was never updated to include GFCI or AFCI protection, panels that are at or near capacity, and in some cases aluminum branch-circuit wiring that requires remediation. These are not emergencies in every case, but they are worth knowing about, and an inspection gives you a clear picture of where the system stands.
We handle the electrical supply side: the dedicated circuit, the disconnect, and any panel capacity needed to feed the unit. The installation and servicing of the heating or cooling equipment itself is a separate trade. If a new unit is going in and the electrical supply needs to be run or upgraded to support it, that is our work.
A transfer switch is the piece that prevents back-feeding. It physically disconnects the home from the utility grid before the generator takes over, so power cannot travel back out through the meter. We install the transfer switch as part of every generator hookup, and it is a code requirement, not an optional add-on.
A detached garage, shed, or workshop needs its own circuit run from the main panel, sized for the loads it will carry. We assess what equipment will run in the space, determine the right circuit size and wiring method, and run the supply in a way that meets code for outdoor and underground runs. If the main panel does not have capacity, that gets addressed as part of the same project.
Permit requirements for panel work in Dallas County depend on the scope of the job and the jurisdiction it falls under. Lancaster has its own inspection process, and we confirm what applies to your address before any work is scheduled. If a permit is required, we walk you through what that means for timing before anything is booked.
Wesson Electrical Services takes calls in Lancaster every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM. A flickering light, a single dead outlet, a switch that stopped working. These are not too small to call about. Small problems are often the first sign of something larger, and catching them early is easier and less expensive than waiting.
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Call (945) 429-1659 and tell us what you are seeing. We will give you a price on the phone and get it on the schedule.
Also serving: DeSoto, Cedar Hill, Seagoville, Waxahachie, University Park. Browse our service area.
Below is a plain-language look at the electrical services we handle for homes and businesses in Lancaster and across Dallas County. Each row covers what the work involves, who it fits best, and one practical thing worth knowing before you call. If you have questions about a specific job or want a quote, call us any day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM.
| Electrical Service | What the Job Involves | Ideal For | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Safety Inspections | pre-purchase and pre-sale inspectionsrental property compliance inspectionsolder-home wiring assessments | Buyers, sellers, and landlords who need a clear picture of where a property's electrical system stands | If the inspection turns up code violations or safety concerns, we can handle the repairs as a follow-up and provide the documentation an inspection or claim may require. |
| Wiring for Additions & Remodels | kitchen and bathroom circuit workaddition wiringcontractor coordinationcode compliance documentation | Homeowners mid-renovation who need electrical roughed in before walls close | Remodel work often uncovers older wiring that needs to be brought up to current standards before the inspection. We handle both the new work and the corrections. |
| Basement & Sump-Pump Circuits | dedicated sump-pump circuitbasement outlet installationGFCI protection in wet areas | Homeowners finishing a basement or ensuring a sump pump has its own reliable circuit | A sump pump on a shared circuit can lose power at the worst moment. A dedicated circuit with GFCI protection is the right setup. |
| Outlet & Switch Installation | standard and GFCI outlet replacementAFCI outletsdimmer and smart switches240-volt outlets | Homeowners adding outlets, updating older receptacles, or upgrading to GFCI protection in kitchens and baths | GFCI outlets can be installed on ungrounded circuits and still provide shock protection where a ground wire is not present. |
| Breaker & Fuse Repair | tripped or worn breaker replacementfuse box evaluationpanel breaker testing | Homeowners whose breakers trip repeatedly or whose fuse box has never been updated | A breaker that trips under normal load is signaling a problem, not just doing its job. It is worth diagnosing rather than resetting. |
| Electrical Panel Upgrades | 200-amp service upgradesfull panel replacementsubpanel installationload calculations | Homes with outdated or undersized panels, or any property adding an EV charger, major appliance, or generator | Many Dallas County homes are still running panels sized for loads from a different era. A panel assessment is the right starting point if breakers trip often or capacity feels tight. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | fan mounting and wiringswitch and remote setupnew ceiling box installation | Homeowners replacing an existing fan or adding one where no fixture exists | If there is no existing ceiling box rated for a fan, we install one before mounting. Skipping that step is a safety issue. |
| Wiring & Circuit Installation | new circuit runscircuit extensionsdedicated appliance circuitsoutdoor and weatherproof wiring | Homes or businesses that need power in a new location or additional circuits for added load | Adding circuits without checking panel capacity first can create an overload situation. We assess capacity before running any new wire. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | panel-level surge device installationprotection for appliances and electronicspost-storm follow-up installation | Any North Texas home exposed to thunderstorm surge risk, especially after a panel upgrade or a prior surge event | A whole-home surge protector at the panel covers every circuit at once. A power strip only protects what is plugged into it. |
| Older-Home Rewiring | knob-and-tube removalaluminum branch-circuit remediationpartial or whole-home rewire | Owners of older Dallas County homes with wiring that was never designed for modern electrical loads | Aluminum branch-circuit wiring and knob-and-tube are not just outdated. They carry real safety and insurance implications. We explain the options before any work begins. |
| Electrical Repairs & Troubleshooting | fault diagnosiscircuit testingburned or loose connectionsrestoring lost power | Any home or business with flickering lights, dead outlets, or unexplained power loss | A burning smell or sparking outlet is a safety issue. Call the same day rather than waiting. |
| Lighting Installation | recessed and LED lightingsecurity and motion sensor lightslandscape lightingexterior fixture installation | Homeowners upgrading indoor lighting or adding outdoor security and accent lighting | Outdoor fixtures installed in North Texas need to be rated for heat and moisture exposure. That is a code requirement, not just a recommendation. |
| Backup Generator Installation | transfer switch installationstandby generator wiringcircuit hookup for critical loads | Lancaster homeowners who have experienced extended outages during storm season and want reliable backup power | The transfer switch is the critical piece. It isolates your home from the utility grid so the generator can run safely without back-feeding the line. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | dryer and range circuitsrefrigerator and dishwasher circuitsworkshop and garage circuits | Homeowners adding high-draw appliances or experiencing repeated tripping on shared circuits | Most major appliances require their own dedicated circuit by code. Sharing a circuit with other loads shortens equipment life and trips breakers. |
| EV Charger Installation | dedicated 240-volt circuitLevel 2 charger installationpanel capacity assessment | Electric vehicle owners who want faster overnight charging than a standard 120-volt outlet provides | If the panel does not have the capacity to support a Level 2 charger, we handle the upgrade as part of the same project. |
If you have questions about a specific job or want to talk through what your home or property needs, call us at (945) 429-1659 any day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM and we will give you a straight answer.
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