Need an electrician on Clearwater Beach? Tailwind Electric is a Florida-licensed electrical contractor (EC13016047) based in Palm Harbor, and a person answers (727) 430-1764 24/7. We work in single-family homes, condos and small businesses on the island.
A lot of Clearwater Beach is condos and rentals, and that changes the first question on an electrical job: who owns the wire that failed? Before we quote, we work out whether the problem sits in your unit, in the building's common electrical system, or with the utility. Every job carries a 100% parts and labor warranty: 10 years on panel replacements and 5 years on all other work.
- City permitsFiled with the City of Clearwater
- 24/7A real person picks up
- 10 years100% parts and labor on panel replacements, 5 years on all other work
- 5.0 ★20 Google reviews (1 Nov 2026)
Condo or house on Clearwater Beach: who handles which part?
In a single-family home, everything past the utility meter is usually the owner's. In a condo, your declaration and the association's rules decide where the unit ends and the common elements begin. Use this as a starting point, then check your documents.
| Part of the system | Single-family home | Condo unit | Who to call first |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility meter and power to the building | The utility, up to the meter. | The utility, then the building's main electrical room. | Duke Energy for an outage on the street; your manager if the whole building is out. |
| Feeder from the meter room to your unit | Owner (meter can and service wires). | Often a common element. Check the declaration. | The association, before any electrician opens it. |
| Panel inside your home or unit | Owner. | Usually the unit owner. Check the declaration. | A licensed electrician, after the association approves access if required. |
| Outlets, switches and fixtures | Owner. | Usually the unit owner. | A licensed electrician. |
| Balcony, hallway and garage lighting | Owner. | Varies: balconies may be limited common elements. | The association for hallways and garages; your documents for the balcony. |
General guidance, not legal advice. Your condominium declaration is the final word on who owns and maintains each part.
Clearwater Beach permits and storm repairs
Clearwater Beach is part of the City of Clearwater, so electrical permits are issued and inspected by the city, not Pinellas County.
- After a storm: the city's rebuilding guide says permits are required for electrical work, naming panels, meters, docks and pools, and that all work must be inspected.
- Unpermitted repairs: the same guide warns that unpermitted, uninspected repair work after Hurricane Helene may reduce a property's safety and value.
- Questions for the city: the permitting team takes email at epermit@myclearwater.com.
Source: City of Clearwater, Rebuilding After the Storm (fetched 1 Nov 2026). For the city's flood elevation rules on the island, see our Clearwater page.
Electrical work we do on Clearwater Beach
- Inside condos: outlet and switch repairs, fixtures and ceiling fans and LED lighting.
- Panels: panel replacements and breaker repair.
- Problems that come and go: troubleshooting and emergency repairs.
- Homes on the water: dock wiring, pool wiring and surge protection.
Two jobs from our reviews
New fixture, wire run from the attic
A dining room fixture that needed new wire from the attic to the wall switches, plus new switches and dimmers.
"He communicates very clearly up front what the project will cost." — Chris C., Google
The electrician they will call again
A homeowner who plans to bring James back for their future projects.
"Will call him for all our future projects." — Jennifer G., Google
More on our reviews page.
Clearwater Beach areas we cover
- North Beach
- Mandalay Avenue
- Pier 60 area
- Clearwater Pass
- Sand Key
Nearby: Clearwater, Dunedin, Belleair Beach and Indian Rocks Beach.
Clearwater Beach electrician questions
Can I hire my own electrician for my Clearwater Beach condo?
Usually yes, for work inside your unit, but check your association's rules first. Many buildings require notice, access approval or proof of license and insurance before a contractor works on site. Wiring outside your unit is often a common element the association handles.
Who issues electrical permits on Clearwater Beach?
The City of Clearwater. Clearwater Beach is inside the city limits, so the city permits and inspects electrical work there. Tailwind Electric files the permit under license EC13016047.
Do I need a permit to replace a panel after a storm on Clearwater Beach?
Yes. The city's rebuilding guide lists electrical work on panels, meters, docks and pools among storm repairs that need a permit, and says all work must be inspected.
What does an electrician charge per hour in Florida?
It depends on the company and the job, and many electricians price by the job instead. We look at the problem first and quote the job, including what could change the price, before any work starts.
Can you come out to Clearwater Beach at night?
Yes. A person answers (727) 430-1764 24/7. We make the unit or home safe first, then quote the permanent fix.
Tailwind Electric · Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC13016047
1327 Illinois Ave, Palm Harbor, FL 34683 · Open 24 hours, 7 days
Phone: (727) 430-1764 · Email: tailwindelectric@gmail.com · Google Maps
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