Tailwind Electric is a licensed Clearwater electrician: Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC13016047, phone answered 24/7, every job backed by a 100% parts and labor warranty: 10 years on panel replacements and 5 years on all other work. Owner James Booth runs the work from our Palm Harbor shop and covers Clearwater from Countryside down to Sand Key.
The City of Clearwater requires a permit to install, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical system, so nearly every job on this page is permitted work. We apply through the city's Accela permitting site, book the inspection and handle the paperwork.
- AccelaClearwater permits filed for you
- 24/7Phone answered day and night
- 10 years100% parts and labor on panel replacements, 5 years on all other work
- 5.0 ★20 Google reviews (20 Oct 2026)
Adding a big appliance in Clearwater? Check the panel first
The most common question we get in Clearwater is whether the house can take one more big load. The answer depends on what the appliance draws and how much room the panel has. Use this as a starting point; the appliance's nameplate and a look at your panel settle it.
| What you're adding | What it usually needs | What we check in your panel |
|---|---|---|
| Level 2 EV charger | A dedicated 240‑volt circuit, often 40 to 60 amps. Under the electrical code a charger that draws 48 amps continuously needs a 60‑amp circuit. | Two open breaker spaces, the service size, and whether a load calculation shows room. See EV chargers. |
| Electric tankless water heater | Whole-home units are some of the biggest loads in a house. A 27 kW unit draws about 112 amps at 240 volts, usually split over several breakers. | Whether a 100‑amp or 150‑amp service can carry it, or a service upgrade comes first. See tankless wiring. |
| Hot tub or pool heat pump | A dedicated GFCI-protected circuit and a disconnect within sight of the equipment, at least 5 feet from a hot tub's water. | Panel room, GFCI protection and the outdoor run. See pool and hot tub wiring. |
| Portable generator hookup | An interlock kit and a 2‑pole breaker matched to a 30‑amp or 50‑amp inlet outside. | Whether your panel model has a listed interlock. See generator interlocks. |
| Whole-home standby generator | A transfer switch sized to the service, often 200 amps, plus the generator's own circuit. | Service size and where the transfer switch can mount. See whole-home generators. |
| Garage 240‑volt outlet | A dedicated circuit sized to the tool or charger, commonly 30 to 50 amps. | Breaker space and the distance from the panel to the garage. |
Typical figures, not a design. Every one of these is permitted work in Clearwater: City of Clearwater, Do I Need a Permit? (fetched 20 Oct 2026).
Clearwater Beach, Island Estates and Sand Key: flood rules change the job
On Clearwater's barrier islands and low waterfront streets, a big renovation or storm repair can trigger the city's substantial improvement review. Clearwater compares the cost of the work with the building's market value, which it estimates from the tax-assessed value of the structure, not the land.
- The threshold: work, or damage repair, that reaches 50% of the building's market value counts as substantial.
- What it means for wiring: for a building below the 100‑year flood elevation, the city's review form says all electrical and mechanical equipment must be raised to or above that level.
- What we do: on a beach or island job we ask about the rest of the project first, so you learn early whether the panel or meter has to move up.
Source: City of Clearwater, Non-Substantial Damage/Improvement Review form, Planning & Development (reviewed 20 Oct 2026). Questions about a permit: the city's permitting line, (727) 562-4567.
Two recent repairs from our reviews
Burnt water heater disconnect
The quick-disconnect box on a water heater had burnt. It was found, replaced and made safe in one visit.
"He quickly identified and repaired a burnt quick disconnect box on our water heater." — Joshua D., Google
A bigger fault, fixed fast
Diagnosed and fixed quickly, though the reviewer says the job itself was a big one.
"He was able to resolve it quickly - and it was no small job." — Valarie W., Google
More on our reviews page or Google Maps.
Clearwater neighborhoods we cover
We cover Clearwater from the beach to the Countryside area, including:
- Clearwater Beach
- Island Estates
- Sand Key
- Harbor Oaks
- Downtown Clearwater
- Morningside
- Countryside
Nearby towns: Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Largo, Belleair and Palm Harbor.
Clearwater electrician questions
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Clearwater, FL?
In most cases, yes. The City of Clearwater says a permit is generally required to install, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical system. Tailwind Electric applies for the permit through the city's Accela permitting site and books the inspection.
How to check if an electrician is licensed in Florida?
Ask for the license number and look it up in the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) license records. A certified electrical contractor's number starts with EC and works statewide. Tailwind Electric's is EC13016047.
Can my Clearwater house handle an EV charger?
Often, yes, but it depends on the service size and the room left in the panel. A Level 2 charger usually needs a dedicated 240-volt circuit of 40 to 60 amps. We check the panel and run a load calculation before quoting.
Does the 50% rule affect electrical work on Clearwater Beach?
It can. If the cost of the work or storm repairs reaches 50% of the building's market value, Clearwater's review applies, and for a building below the 100-year flood elevation the electrical and mechanical equipment must be raised to or above that level.
Is an electrician available in Clearwater at night or on weekends?
Yes. Tailwind Electric answers (727) 430-1764 around the clock, seven days a week, and covers all of Clearwater from our Palm Harbor shop.
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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