Tailwind Electric is a licensed Largo electrician: Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC13016047, phone answered 24/7, and a 100% parts and labor warranty of 10 years on panel replacements and 5 years on all other work. Owner James Booth has more than 20 years in the trade and serves Largo from our Palm Harbor shop.
One thing makes Largo different: a Largo mailing address doesn't always mean the City of Largo. Homes inside city limits are permitted by the City of Largo Building Division, while nearby unincorporated areas such as Ridgecrest and Harbor Bluffs, which are census-designated places outside the city, are permitted by Pinellas County. We check which office your address belongs to before we file.
- City or countyWe file with the right office
- 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)
City of Largo or Pinellas County: side by side
The same job, say a panel replacement, follows different rules depending on which side of the city line the house sits. Here is how the two offices compare.
| Question | Inside City of Largo limits | Unincorporated (Ridgecrest, Harbor Bluffs and others) |
|---|---|---|
| Who issues the permit | City of Largo Building Division, 201 Highland Ave. | Pinellas County Building Services. |
| How contractors apply | Online through Largo's eTrakit system. | Online through the Pinellas County Access Portal. |
| Like-for-like swaps | Largo says like-for-like electrical change-outs are typically done over the counter. | Applied for through the Access Portal like other permits. |
| Booking inspections | An automated phone line, 727-587-6711, which also gives results. | Through the county's own system. |
| Doing it yourself (owner-builder) | The property must be in your own name, not a trust or LLC, you can't sell, rent or lease it for up to a year, and an original signed Homeowner Builder Affidavit goes with the permit. | You may start online but must appear in person with a state-issued ID for affidavit verification. |
| How to tell which you are | Look up the parcel on the Property Appraiser's site, pcpao.gov. | Or use the county's My Neighborhood Services search tool. |
Sources: City of Largo, Building Permits FAQ and Pinellas County Permitting Guide (both fetched 20 Oct 2026).
What Largo homes ask of their wiring
Largo homes range from older single-family houses to mobile home communities and condos, and the calls we get reflect that:
- Insurance flags: Citizens asks for a 4‑point inspection on homes more than 20 years old, covering the electrical system's age, type and condition. We fix what the report flags; see panel replacements and whole-home rewiring.
- Small services: older homes on 100‑amp or smaller services often can't add an EV charger or tankless water heater without a service upgrade.
- Outlets and breakers: dead outlets, warm switches and tripping breakers; see outlet repairs, breaker repair and troubleshooting.
- Storm prep: whole-home surge protection and generator interlocks.
Two jobs from our reviews
Tankless water heater wired
Wired a new tankless water heater. The review says it was done quickly and works perfectly.
"He wired our tankless water heater and did an awesome job." — Feliks M., Google
Diagnosed on the first visit
Found the problem quickly. The homeowners say they were happy with both the service and the cost.
"Diagnosed the problem quickly. He was knowledgeable and honest." — R. & C. H., Google
More on our reviews page.
Largo neighborhoods we cover
We work across Largo and the unincorporated pockets around it, including:
- Downtown Largo / West Bay Drive
- Largo Central Park area
- Keene Park
- Roosevelt Groves
- Golfside Estates
- Park View Estates
- Big Acres
- Ridgecrest
- Harbor Bluffs
Nearby towns: Clearwater, Belleair, Indian Rocks Beach, Redington Shores and St. Petersburg.
Largo electrician questions
Is my Largo address in the City of Largo or unincorporated Pinellas County?
Check your parcel on the Pinellas County Property Appraiser's site (pcpao.gov) or the county's My Neighborhood Services tool. Inside city limits, the City of Largo Building Division issues permits; areas such as Ridgecrest and Harbor Bluffs are unincorporated and permitted by Pinellas County.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Largo, FL?
Usually. The City of Largo says that apart from paint and residential landscaping, most everything else requires a permit, and like-for-like electrical change-outs are typically handled over the counter. Tailwind Electric pulls the permit with whichever office covers your address.
Can I do my own electrical work in Largo?
Only as an owner-builder. In the City of Largo the property must be in your own name, not a trust or LLC, you must not sell, rent or lease it for up to one year, and an original signed Homeowner Builder Affidavit must accompany the permit.
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. Tailwind Electric's is EC13016047.
Is there an electrician in Largo available 24/7?
Yes. Tailwind Electric answers (727) 430-1764 around the clock and covers Largo and the surrounding unincorporated areas 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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