Gregg County homes rarely fail all at once. A porch light quits, an outlet on the back wall goes cold, the breaker for the garage freezer starts nuisance-tripping every August. Shilowe Electric and Data LLC handles those calls across Longview, TX every week, from mid-century houses off Judson Road and around Greggton to newer builds in the Spring Hill and Pine Tree school areas. Our electricians hold Texas state licensing, carry full insurance, and wire every circuit to current National Electrical Code standards, so what we install passes inspection and keeps protecting your family years down the road. If something in your Longview home is acting up, or you would simply like a second opinion before a remodel, ring (940) 281-9940 and we will talk it through — no pressure, no sales script.
Electrical Troubleshooting and Repairs
Chasing an intermittent fault takes patience and the right meters, not guesswork. We map the circuit, test it under real load, and trace the problem to its actual source — a backstabbed receptacle, a corroded neutral, a tired breaker — then explain the finding in plain English before quoting the repair. Longview homeowners get a fix that holds, not a patch that resurfaces next storm season.
Lighting Installation (Interior, Exterior, Security Lighting)
Good lighting changes how a room feels and how safe a property looks after dark. Indoors we lay out recessed cans, under-cabinet runs, dining fixtures, and dimming controls; outside, floods, soffit lighting, and motion-triggered security fixtures. Boxes are rated for the load they carry, damp-location fixtures go where moisture reaches, and switch legs land where you actually want them. Fixtures are matched to the room, and Longview homeowners gain visibility, curb appeal, and a lower energy bill.
Ceiling Fan Installation and Replacement
Summers here make a well-hung fan worth every dollar. We pull the old unit, confirm the box is fan-rated rather than a standard light box, add bracing when the framing calls for it, and balance the blades so it runs silent at every speed. Vaulted ceilings, downrod sizing, remote pairing, and outdoor-rated patio fans are routine. You keep the airflow and lose the wobble.
Outlet and Switch Installation and Replacement
Worn receptacles lose their grip on plugs, and loose contacts build heat inside the wall where nobody sees it. We replace failing devices with quality hardware, add GFCI protection at kitchens, baths, garages, and exterior walls, install AFCI where code requires it, and add USB-C receptacles where the phones pile up. Need a plug where none exists? We route new cable neatly and patch conservatively.
Dedicated Circuits for Appliances
Big loads deserve their own path back to the panel. Ranges, dryers, freezers, well pumps, window units, shop compressors, and EV chargers pull hard enough to starve a shared circuit at the worst moment. We size the conductor and breaker to the actual nameplate rating, run the home run cleanly, and label the directory so the next person can read it.
Breaker Replacement and Minor Panel Repairs
Your panel is where every problem in the house eventually surfaces. Rust in the bottom of the can, a double-tapped bus, scorching at a breaker clip, or a warm main all warrant a call before things escalate. We torque connections to spec, replace failed or obsolete breakers with listed equivalents, correct grounding and bonding, and add surge protection where the service warrants it.
Home Electrical Upgrades and Improvements
Houses built for two televisions and a window unit now run heat pumps, induction ranges, hot tubs, and home offices. We bring older Longview services up to speed: added capacity, two-prong receptacles converted properly, kitchen and bath circuits separated, attic wiring corrected, and rough-in planned ahead of a remodel. Work is permitted where required and documented, so appraisals and insurance reviews stay simple.
Why Homeowners in Longview Choose Shilowe Electric
| What We Offer | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| Texas-licensed and fully insured crews | Work is performed under state regulation with real liability coverage behind it — no handyman wiring hidden in your walls |
| Prices quoted before the first tool comes out | You approve the number in advance and the invoice matches it |
| Wiring installed to current NEC requirements | Inspections clear the first time and your homeowner’s policy stays intact |
| Faith-guided, locally rooted ownership | You deal with neighbors who answer for their own work, not rotating subcontractors |
| Respect for your home and your calendar | Drop cloths go down, debris leaves with us, and schedule changes come from us first |
| One company for power and low-voltage | Panel work, network cabling, and smart devices stay under one point of accountability |
Service Area
Shilowe Electric and Data LLC works out of Marshall and covers homes throughout Longview and the wider East Texas region, across Gregg and Harrison counties. You can also review our full residential electrical services or our low voltage and home technology work. Unsure whether your address falls inside our range? One call to (940) 281-9940 settles it.
- Longview, TX
- Marshall, TX
- Hallsville, TX
- Gladewater, TX
- Kilgore, TX
- Jefferson, TX
- Tyler, TX
- Surrounding East Texas communities
Frequently Asked Questions — Longview, TX
Do electrical projects in Longview require a city permit?
Most do. Panel replacements, service changes, added circuits, and remodel rough-ins are filed with the City of Longview and inspected before anything is closed up. A like-for-like fixture swap usually is not. We pull the permit, meet the inspector, and hand you the documentation at closeout.
My power is through SWEPCO — does that change anything?
Only the scheduling. When a job needs the meter or service drop de-energized, we arrange the disconnect and reconnect with SWEPCO ahead of time and stage the work so your outage window stays short. Everything from the weatherhead inward is ours; the line to the pole belongs to the utility.
What problems show up most often in older Longview houses?
In the 1950s–1970s stock around Greggton, Pine Tree, and South Longview we routinely find ungrounded two-prong receptacles, undersized 60 or 100-amp services, cloth-jacketed attic wiring, late-1960s aluminum branch circuits, and kitchens on one overloaded circuit. All are fixable. We rank them by real risk instead of selling the whole list at once.
Can East Texas weather really damage my wiring?
Steadily, yes. Thunderstorms push surges down the line, humidity corrodes outdoor terminations and well or pool equipment, and ice storms drop pine limbs on service masts. Panel-level surge protection and properly gasketed exterior devices stop most of the damage. After a near-strike, have the panel checked rather than assuming everything survived.
We are in an HOA neighborhood. Will exterior lighting be an issue?
Some Longview subdivisions limit fixture styles, brightness, or visible conduit. Review your covenants before buying fixtures and we will design inside the rules — shielded downlighting, warmer color temperature, concealed runs. We can also write up the scope for your architectural committee when approval is required first.
How quickly can you reach Longview from Marshall?
Longview sits a short run west on I-20 and is part of our normal daily route, not an out-of-area trip. Burning odors, arcing, and partial power loss get priority slots. Routine appointments usually land within one to two business days.
Should my Longview home have a generator or an interlock?
If ice-storm or heat-event outages threaten medical equipment, a home office, or a well pump, yes. We install code-compliant transfer switches and interlock kits so a portable unit can feed selected circuits safely. Never backfeed through a dryer outlet — that endangers line crews and your household.
What will a service call cost?
Diagnostics begin with a flat assessment fee; repair pricing follows what the testing uncovers. You approve the full number in writing before work starts, and it does not move afterward. Call (940) 281-9940 for current rates or to book an estimate at your Longview home.
Shilowe Electric and Data LLC — Licensed and insured. Guided by faith, driven by workmanship.
Phone: (940) 281-9940 | Email: Micahlowe52@gmail.com
Serving Longview, Marshall, Hallsville, Gladewater, Kilgore, Jefferson, Tyler, and East Texas.