Tailwind Electric is a Palm Harbor electrician: our shop is at 1327 Illinois Ave, the phone is answered 24/7, and we hold Florida Certified Electrical Contractor license EC13016047. Owner James Booth has more than 20 years in the electrical trade and covers Crystal Beach, Ozona, Lansbrook, Highland Lakes and East Lake from the same shop.
Palm Harbor is an unincorporated community, so your electrical permit and inspection come from Pinellas County, not a city hall. We pull that permit in our name, book the inspection and arrange the power shut-off, and every job carries a 100% parts and labor warranty: 10 years on panel replacements and 5 years on all other work.
- 1327 Illinois AveOur Palm Harbor shop, 34683
- 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)
Palm Harbor permits go through Pinellas County, not a city
Because Palm Harbor has no city government, Pinellas County Building Services issues the permits and sends the inspectors, and applications go through the county's Access Portal. The table shows who handles each part of a permitted Palm Harbor job, such as a panel replacement or a new 240‑volt circuit.
| Step on a Palm Harbor job | Who handles it | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical permit | Tailwind Electric applies through the Pinellas County Access Portal under license EC13016047. The county will not process permits for inactive contractors. | Nothing, unless you are an owner-builder (see the FAQ below). |
| Power off and back on at the meter | We arrange it for panel-swap day. Duke Energy Florida serves most of Pinellas County. | Plan to be without power while the panel is swapped. We give you the time window in advance. |
| The work itself | James Booth and his team, to code, then tested before we leave. | Clear a path to the panel and the work area. |
| Inspection | A Pinellas County building inspector. We book it and meet the inspector when needed. | Give the inspector access if we can't be there. |
| Insurance 4-point inspection | Your insurer's inspector. Citizens requires one for homes more than 20 years old. | Book it after the electrical work passes, so the report shows the new equipment. |
| Warranty | Tailwind Electric: 100% parts and labor, 10 years on panel replacements and 5 years on all other work. | Keep the invoice. Call (727) 430-1764 if anything we installed fails. |
Sources: Pinellas County Permitting Guide (the county permits for unincorporated areas, plus Belleair Beach, Belleair Shore, Indian Rocks Beach, Kenneth City, Safety Harbor and Oldsmar) and Citizens Property Insurance, Inspections.
What we see most in Palm Harbor homes
Most Palm Harbor calls are about older panels, insurance inspections, or new equipment the original wiring was never sized for:
- Original panels and wiring: about 52% of homes in unincorporated Pinellas County, which includes Palm Harbor, were built before 1980 (Pinellas County Comprehensive Plan, Housing Element, 2006 data). Panels that old are often what an insurer flags. See panel replacements and upgrades.
- 4-point inspections: once a home passes 20 years, Citizens asks for the electrical system's age, type and condition. We fix what the report flags; see service upgrades and breaker repair.
- New big loads: EV chargers, tankless water heaters, hot tubs, pool heaters and garage 240‑volt outlets need dedicated circuits and room in the panel. See EV chargers, tankless water heater wiring and pool and hot tub wiring.
- Storm season: generator interlocks, standby generators and whole-home surge protection. See generator interlocks, whole-home generators and surge protection.
Recent Tailwind Electric jobs, in customers' words
These four reviews from October 2026 show the kind of work we do across north Pinellas, from a single fixture to a full panel:
Melted breaker found in a panel
We showed the owners the melted breaker, replaced the panel, and found a loose wire on a brand-new A/C breaker while we were in there.
"He showed us the issue… explained what needed to be done." — Nancy B., Google
240‑volt garage circuit, next day
Quoted on the first visit and wired the new 240‑volt circuit and receptacle the following day.
"Provided a quote and scheduled the work for the next day." — Dan, Google
Dining room fixture with a new attic run
Ran new wire from the attic to the switches, installed the fixture, and updated the switches with dimmers.
"He communicates very clearly up front what the project will cost." — Chris C., Google
Electrical panel replacement
Arrived when promised and finished the panel swap inside the estimated time.
"Finished the job within his estimated timeframe." — Bridget T., Google
Read them all on our reviews page or Google Maps.
Palm Harbor neighborhoods closest to our shop
From Illinois Ave we reach every corner of Palm Harbor, from the Alt-19 waterfront to the US-19 corridor and out to East Lake:
- Crystal Beach
- Ozona
- Lansbrook
- Highland Lakes
- Innisbrook
- East Lake corridor
- US-19 corridor
- Alt-19 corridor
Neighboring towns we cover from the same shop: Dunedin, Tarpon Springs, Oldsmar, Safety Harbor, Clearwater and St. Petersburg.
Four checks before you hire any Palm Harbor electrician
Whoever you hire, these four questions protect you on a Palm Harbor job:
- What is your Florida license number? Certified electrical contractors hold numbers starting with EC. Ours is EC13016047.
- Will the Pinellas County permit be in your name? A permit pulled by the contractor keeps the inspection and the code responsibility with them.
- What does the warranty cover, and for how long? Get it in writing. Ours is 100% parts and labor: 10 years on panel replacements and 5 years on all other work.
- Who answers at 2 a.m.? At Tailwind Electric, a person answers (727) 430-1764 around the clock.
Palm Harbor electrician questions
Do I need a permit to replace an electrical panel in Palm Harbor?
Yes. A panel replacement is regulated electrical work, and because Palm Harbor is unincorporated, the permit comes from Pinellas County Building Services and a county inspector signs off. When Tailwind Electric does the job, we pull the permit and book the inspection.
Is Palm Harbor its own city?
No. Palm Harbor is an unincorporated community in Pinellas County, so the county handles building permits and inspections there. That's different from nearby Dunedin, Tarpon Springs or Clearwater, which are cities.
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 is valid statewide. Tailwind Electric's is EC13016047.
What electrical work can you do in Florida without a license?
Florida lets a property owner act as their own electrical contractor only on a home they live in and are not selling or renting, and the owner must sign the building permit application in person (Florida Statutes §489.503). Anyone else wiring your home should hold a Florida electrical contractor license.
How much does it cost to upgrade a main electrical panel?
It depends on the amperage you need, whether the meter can and service wires change too, where the panel sits, and the permit. We quote after seeing the panel, and we tell you up front what could make the price go up. That's what reviewers mention most.
Can you come out in Palm Harbor at night or on a weekend?
Yes. The phone is answered 24/7, and our shop is in Palm Harbor, so Palm Harbor is the closest part of our service area.
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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