Tailwind Electric is a Florida-licensed electrician serving New Port Richey from our shop in Palm Harbor, a short drive south in Pinellas County. We fix outlets and switches that stop working, track down wiring faults, repair and replace breaker panels, and answer the phone 24/7.
New Port Richey is in Pasco County, not Pinellas, and the city runs its own Building Division. Owner James Booth holds Florida Certified Electrical Contractor license EC13016047, which is valid statewide, and every job carries a 100% parts and labor warranty: 10 years on panel replacements and 5 years on all other work.
- City permitsFiled in the city's Citizen Access Portal
- 24/7A person answers day and night
- 10 years100% parts and labor on panel replacements, 5 years on all other work
- 5.0 ★20 Google reviews (24 Oct 2026)
The New Port Richey paperwork, handled
Electrical replacements inside New Port Richey city limits need a city permit. The city lists "plumbing & electrical (new/additions/replacements)" among the work that requires one. This checklist shows each step and who takes care of it.
| Step | Who does it | The New Port Richey detail |
|---|---|---|
| Confirm city or county | Tailwind Electric | A New Port Richey mailing address is not always inside city limits. The city says to check the parcel with the Pasco County Property Appraiser first. Outside the city, Pasco County issues the permit. |
| Contractor check | City and Pasco County | The city uses Pasco County's contractor licensing system, so the contractor on your permit is checked against Pasco's records. |
| Permit application | Tailwind Electric | Filed online in the Citizen Access Portal under license EC13016047. If the portal is down, the city takes applications by email or at City Hall, 5919 Main Street. |
| Inspection | Tailwind Electric | Booked in the same Citizen Access Portal. We meet the inspector when an appointment is needed. |
| Doing it yourself instead | You | Owners can pull their own permit, but the city requires an Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement, completed and notarized, before the permit is issued. |
Source: City of New Port Richey, Building Division (fetched 24 Oct 2026). City rules can change; the city's page is the final word.
New Port Richey electrical repairs we handle most
Most New Port Richey calls are repairs, not remodels. These are the ones we see most:
- Outlets and switches that quit: dead outlets, a switch that buzzes or gets warm, GFCI outlets that will not reset. See outlet and switch repairs.
- Wiring faults: lights that flicker on one circuit, a room that lost power, scorched or loose connections. See electrical troubleshooting and whole-home rewiring.
- Breakers and panels: a breaker that trips again and again, a breaker that will not stay on, or a panel an insurer has flagged. See breaker repair and panel replacements and upgrades.
- New circuits: a 240‑volt circuit for a garage, a tankless water heater or an EV charger.
Emergency electrician in New Port Richey
A burning smell, a hot outlet cover or a breaker that trips the moment you reset it is a reason to call right away, day or night. Call (727) 430-1764 and a person answers. We make the home safe first, then quote the permanent repair. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and after a storm we check panels, meter cans and service wires before power is restored to a home that took on water. More on our emergency service page.
Two jobs from our reviews
240‑volt circuit for a garage
A homeowner asked for a 240‑volt circuit and receptacle in the garage. James came out, took the details, quoted it and did the work the next day.
"Provided a quote and scheduled the work for the next day." — Dan, Google
Two small jobs, done in one visit
Two small electrical jobs, quoted fairly and finished quickly in a single trip, the kind of repair work most New Port Richey calls are about.
"Finished our two small jobs quickly." — Jim M., Google
More on our reviews page.
Around New Port Richey
We work in the city and the Pasco neighborhoods around it. Outside city limits, Pasco County permits the work and we file it there:
- Downtown and Main Street
- Grand Boulevard
- Along the Pithlachascotee River
- Gulf Harbors
- Jasmine Estates
- Embassy Hills
Nearby: Holiday, Trinity, Tarpon Springs, Odessa and our home base, Palm Harbor.
New Port Richey electrician questions
Do I need a permit for electrical work in New Port Richey?
For new work, additions and replacements, yes. The City of New Port Richey lists plumbing and electrical work in those categories as needing a permit. Inside city limits the city issues it through its Citizen Access Portal; outside city limits Pasco County does. Tailwind Electric files the permit and books the inspection.
Is New Port Richey permitted by the city or by Pasco County?
It depends on the parcel. Addresses inside New Port Richey city limits are permitted by the city's Building Division at 5919 Main Street. Many homes with a New Port Richey mailing address are in unincorporated Pasco County, which issues its own permits. The city suggests checking the parcel with the Pasco County Property Appraiser.
Can a homeowner do his own electrical work in Florida?
Florida law lets owners act as their own contractor on their own home in some cases. In New Port Richey the city requires a completed, notarized Owner-Builder Disclosure Statement before it issues the permit, and the owner is responsible for the work passing inspection.
What is the difference between a certified electrician and a licensed electrician?
In Florida, a Certified Electrical Contractor holds a state license that is valid in every city and county, issued after the state exam. A registered contractor's license is limited to the local areas where it is registered. Tailwind Electric holds certified license EC13016047, so it works in New Port Richey, Pasco County and Pinellas County alike.
Can you come to New Port Richey for an electrical emergency at night?
Yes. A person answers (727) 430-1764 around the clock, and our shop is in Palm Harbor, a short drive south in Pinellas County. We make the home safe first, then quote the permanent repair.
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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