Whole-House Surge Protection for Central Texas Homes
Stop the spike at the panel, before it hits your stuff.
A whole-house surge protector (a Type 1 or Type 2 surge protective device) mounts at your electrical panel or meter and diverts voltage spikes from lightning and the utility grid to ground before they reach your appliances. Installed cost in Central Texas is typically $450–$950, and the 2020 NEC now requires one on new and replaced services.
Central Texas spring and summer storms are hard on electronics. A nearby strike or a utility switching event can send thousands of volts down your lines in microseconds, frying HVAC control boards, refrigerators, pool equipment and TVs. Plug-in power strips can't stop that kind of surge.
We install panel-mounted Type 2 surge protectors, and two-stage Type 1 + Type 2 protection for homes that want the strongest defense, paired with a grounding check so the protector actually has somewhere to send the energy.
Signs you need surge protection
- You've lost a TV, router, garage opener or HVAC board after a storm
- You have expensive electronics, smart-home gear or a home office
- Lights dim or flicker when the AC kicks on
- Your panel is being replaced (the NEC now requires an SPD)
- You live on a hilltop or near Lake Travis with frequent strikes
What's included
- Panel-mounted Type 2 SPD (or meter-base Type 1 + Type 2)
- Dedicated breaker with the shortest possible lead length
- Grounding electrode and bonding verification
- Status indicator so you can see protection is active
- Recommendations for point-of-use protection on sensitive gear
What affects the price
Most surge protection projects in Central Texas land between $450–$950. Where yours falls depends on:
- Type 2 only vs. two-stage Type 1 + Type 2
- Panel space for a dedicated breaker
- Grounding upgrades needed
We price every job up front with Good / Better / Best options, so you choose the scope and budget before any work begins. See our full electrical pricing guide.
How we work
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Choose your option
A licensed electrician confirms the details and sends Good / Better / Best options. Sign on your phone.
We power it up
Clean, code-compliant work. Permits, utility coordination and inspection handled.
Stay protected
Photos, a clear invoice and an optional Safety Plan keep your system safe year after year.
Surge Protection near you
We provide whole-house surge protection throughout Cedar Park and these Central Texas communities:
- Cedar Park
- Leander
- Round Rock
- Georgetown
- North Austin
- Austin
- Liberty Hill
- Pflugerville
- Hutto
- Brushy Creek
- Avery Ranch
- Anderson Mill
- Steiner Ranch
- Lakeway
- Lago Vista
- Jonestown
- Bee Cave
- Taylor
- Jarrell
- Spicewood
Surge Protection FAQ
Is a whole-house surge protector worth it in Texas?
For most Central Texas homes, yes. For about the cost of one fried HVAC control board, a whole-house SPD protects every circuit in the house. It's now required by the National Electrical Code whenever a service is installed or replaced.
Will a whole-house surge protector stop a direct lightning strike?
No device can guarantee protection from a direct strike on your home. A whole-house SPD handles the far more common indirect strikes and utility surges. For direct-strike risk, pair it with a lightning protection system and solid grounding.
Do I still need surge strips?
Yes, for sensitive electronics. Think of it as layers: the panel SPD stops the big external surges, and point-of-use strips handle smaller internal spikes from motors and appliances inside the home.
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