Tailwind Electric is a licensed electrical contractor serving Oldsmar from our shop in Palm Harbor, a short drive east on Tampa Road. We repair and replace panels, fix circuits that fail, add new circuits and handle emergencies, and a person answers the phone 24/7.
Oldsmar is its own city, but since a 2021 agreement Pinellas County issues its building permits and does its inspections. Owner James Booth holds Florida Certified Electrical Contractor license EC13016047, and every job carries a 100% parts and labor warranty: 10 years on panel replacements and 5 years on all other work.
- PermitsFiled with Pinellas County for Oldsmar
- 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)
How Oldsmar electrical permits work
Under its interlocal agreement, Pinellas County issues Florida Building Code permits for Oldsmar and carries out the city's inspections. Electrical work on private property is one of the permit types that can go straight to the county without City of Oldsmar approval first.
- Filing: we apply with Pinellas County Building Services online, under license EC13016047.
- Inspections: Oldsmar's inspection line takes requests until 3:30 p.m., and those are normally inspected the next business day. Status and results show in the city's CitizenLink portal.
- Flood zones: in a designated flood zone the city's Floodplain Manager reviews the work before permitting, so we check the flood zone before we file.
- Rental homes: the city says only a licensed contractor can pull permits on rental property. Landlords cannot pull their own.
Source: City of Oldsmar, Building Division and the city's permit FAQs (fetched 24 Oct 2026).
Before you hire an Oldsmar electrician: five questions to ask
Any contractor working in Oldsmar should answer these five questions without hesitation. Here are our answers.
| Ask this | A good answer | Tailwind Electric's answer |
|---|---|---|
| What is your license number? | A state license you can look up. | Florida Certified Electrical Contractor EC13016047, valid statewide. |
| Who pulls the permit? | The contractor, under their own license. | We file it with Pinellas County and book the inspection. |
| What could change the price? | Named in writing before work starts. | James lists what could change the cost in the quote, before you approve. |
| What warranty comes with the work? | A written warranty with a clear term. | 100% parts and labor: 10 years on panel replacements and 5 years on all other work. |
| Can I reach you after hours? | A real number that is answered. | Yes. A person answers (727) 430-1764 24/7. |
Electrical work Oldsmar homeowners call us for
- Panels: panel replacements and upgrades, often after an insurer or a 4‑point inspection flags an older panel.
- Repairs and emergencies: emergency repairs, breaker repair and troubleshooting.
- New circuits: EV chargers, tankless water heater wiring and garage circuits.
- Storm season: generator interlocks and surge protection.
Two jobs from our reviews
Exactly what the homeowner wanted
Work done the way the homeowner asked, priced fairly, and better than expected when it was finished.
"Incredibly honest, meticulous, and fair in his pricing." — Gayle M., Google
Everything explained before the work
James walked the homeowner through the job in detail, with clear pricing, before anything was done.
"James explained everything in detail with reasonable prices." — Tara B., Google
More on our reviews page.
Oldsmar areas we cover
- Downtown and State Street
- East Lake Woodlands
- Tampa Road corridor
- St. Petersburg Drive
- Near Mobbly Bayou
- Forest Lakes
Nearby: Safety Harbor, Palm Harbor, Clearwater, Odessa and Lutz.
Oldsmar electrician questions
Who issues electrical permits in Oldsmar, FL?
Pinellas County. Under a 2021 interlocal agreement, the county issues Florida Building Code permits for the City of Oldsmar and performs its inspections. Electrical work on private property can be submitted straight to the county. Tailwind Electric files the permit for you.
How fast can I get an electrical inspection in Oldsmar?
Oldsmar says inspection requests called in by 3:30 p.m. are normally inspected the next business day. Requests can also be made online, and results show in the city's CitizenLink portal.
Can I do electrical work on my own house in Florida?
Florida law allows owners to act as their own contractor on their own home under certain conditions, and Oldsmar accepts owner permits with a signed owner's affidavit. Landlords cannot pull their own permits on rental property in Oldsmar; a licensed contractor must.
What do electricians charge per hour in Florida?
Rates vary by company and by job, and many electricians quote by the job rather than by the hour. Tailwind Electric quotes after a site visit and names what could change the price before you approve it.
Can you come to Oldsmar for an electrical emergency at night?
Yes. A person answers (727) 430-1764 around the clock, and our shop in Palm Harbor is a short drive from Oldsmar. 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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