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Lanehart Electrical Contractors work truck parked at the entrance of a new home community in Texas

Established 1955 · Residential electrical contractor

Wiring the homes America builds, since 1955.

Licensed electricians wiring new homes for national builders across 13 markets in Texas and the Southeast.

Established in Houston
1955
Years wiring homes
70+
US markets
13
Builder partners
22
  • Houston
  • Dallas / Fort Worth
  • Austin
  • San Antonio
  • Nashville
  • Atlanta
  • Tampa
  • Greenville
  • Charlotte
  • Raleigh
  • Charleston
  • Myrtle Beach
  • Washington, D.C.
Why builders choose LEC EST. 1955

Stability you can trust.

When choosing an electrical partner, it's important to choose a company you can trust. LEC has a 60-year reputation of high-quality service, national relationships with leading manufacturers and suppliers, and an industry-leading safety record. Let us put that reputation to work for you.

  • Over 60 years experience

    LEC has thrived for over 60 years. We’re the only source you need for any electrical system.

  • Exceptional reputation

    Because of our commitment to our clients, LEC has grown from its beginnings in Houston, Texas to servicing areas in over 12 US markets.

  • Service as promised

    We are dedicated to providing quality workmanship, timely completion of jobs, competitive quotes and meeting all customer expectations.

Residential breaker panel with neatly dressed conductors in a new construction home
About us Lanehart Electrical Contractors has built a reputation synonymous with service. Because with us, it’s quality that counts and our goal is to maintain lasting relationships.
Our services 120 / 240 V

Seven systems, one electrical partner.

We provide professional services with a key focus on customer satisfaction. Our installations are performed by fully-trained, licensed electricians held to the highest professional standards.

Stripped copper conductors and a green grounding wire, close up
New technology

New technology, new opportunities.

Today’s buyers expect more than outlets and switches. LEC wires the systems that sell homes: automation, security, audio and video, EV charging and energy-efficient lighting, installed at rough-in so they are ready on move-in day.

LEC can bring you high-tech solutions from whole house automation, the latest in residential security systems, state-of-the-art home audio and video solutions, residential EV charging stations, and LED and energy-efficient upgrades.

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Trusted by the builders who build America.

National and regional homebuilders rely on LEC to wire their communities on schedule, market after market.

Builder logos are trademarks of their owners and appear as clients of LEC.

How a new home gets wired NEC

From plan set to power on.

Every home runs the same disciplined sequence, so builders know what happens next and when.

  1. 01 · Quote

    Plan review and quote

    We read the plan set and options, then return a competitive quote per plan.

  2. 02 · Studs

    Rough-in

    Boxes, circuits, low-voltage and structured wiring go in while the walls are open.

  3. 03 · Inspect

    Rough inspection

    The local inspector signs off the rough before insulation and drywall.

  4. 04 · Trim

    Trim-out

    Devices, fixtures, panel terminations, chargers and automation are set and labelled.

  5. 05 · Final

    Final and power on

    Final inspection passed, every circuit tested, the home handed over ready to live in.

Electrician in an LEC hard hat beside a work truck on a new construction site
Careers 04

Build a career with current.

At Lanehart Electrical Companies, we’re committed to hiring and training industry-leading professionals. Helpers, journeymen, masters and warehouse staff, with advancement available and tools through LEC.

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Holiday Pay
  • 401K Program with Employer Match
FAQ 6 Q

Questions, answered

Straight answers to what builders, homeowners and applicants ask us most.

What does Lanehart Electrical Contractors do?

Lanehart Electrical Contractors (LEC) is a residential electrical contractor. We wire new single-family homes for homebuilders and install structured wiring, EV charging stations, security systems, home generators, lighting and whole house automation.

Where does LEC work?

LEC has offices serving Houston, Dallas / Fort Worth, Austin, San Antonio, Nashville, Atlanta, Tampa, Greenville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Charleston, Myrtle Beach and the Washington, D.C. metro. Corporate headquarters is in Irving, Texas.

How long has Lanehart been in business?

Lanehart Electrical Contractors was established in 1955 in Houston, Texas, and has been wiring homes for over 60 years. It has grown from that single city to more than 12 US markets.

Does LEC work for builders or homeowners?

Most of our work is new construction for national and regional homebuilders. If you live in a home LEC wired and something is not working, check your market’s troubleshooting guide first, then call us at 877.721.7500.

How do I request service from LEC?

Send the request form on our contact page or call 877.721.7500, Monday to Friday from 8:00 to 5:00. We will contact you within one business day.

Is Lanehart Electrical hiring electricians?

Yes. LEC hires electrician helpers, journeyman and master electricians and warehouse staff, with medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, holiday pay and a 401K with employer match.

Street of newly built homes in a master-planned community at dusk with porch lights on
Contact us 877.721.7500

Let’s wire your next community.

Tell us about the plans, the community and the market. A real person replies within one business day.

Because we understand that efficiency agrees with your bottom line.

  • Corporate headquarters
    8001 Jetstar Dr, Suite 175, Irving, TX 75063
  • Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 5:00
    We will contact you within one business day.

Tell us what you need.

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