New Tampa, Florida · Hillsborough County · ZIP 33647
Electrician in New Tampa, FL
New Tampa is a quick run up I-75 from our shop, and its 1990s-2000s planned communities share the same builder panels and EV-hungry garages we upgrade every week.
Your Family-Owned, Licensed Electrician in New Tampa
New Tampa was built from the late 1980s through the 2010s, so Tampa Palms and Hunter's Green homes now carry 25-to-35-year-old panels with tired breakers and original GFCIs, while K-Bar Ranch and newer builds have 200A panels that fill up with EV chargers, pool heaters and generator transfer switches. The oldest sections are reaching 4-point inspection age and panel replacement is becoming routine.
Tampa Palms and Pebble Creek homes are crossing the 30-year line where carriers ask for a 4-point inspection, and we handle the panel and GFCI updates they require.
Lightning Bay Electric is a family-owned Florida Certified Electrical Contractor (EC13013571) based in Tampa, about 30 minutes from Tampa Palms. Whether it is a panel replacement in Hunter's Green, a standby generator near Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club, an EV charger in a New Tampa garage, or a 2 AM emergency, you get the same deal every neighbor gets: honest diagnosis, up-front pricing, a pulled permit through Hillsborough County Development Services (or City of Tampa Construction Services inside city limits), and utility coordination with TECO (Tampa Electric) when the job calls for it. Our 77 five-star Google reviews are the track record.
What We Do Most in New Tampa
24-Hour Emergency Electrician in New Tampa
Electrical problems do not keep office hours, and some of them cannot wait until morning. A burning smell from an outlet, a breaker that will not reset, a panel that is buzzing or hot, or storm damage to your service mast are genuine safety emergencies. Lightning Bay Electric provides 24-hour emergency electrical service across Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Manatee counties, 7 days a week. A real Tampa Bay electrician answers, walks you through what to do right now, and gets a truck moving. We are family owned and operated, Florida licensed (EC13013571) and insured, and we tell you the price before we start, even at 2 AM. We serve Tampa, Riverview, Brandon, Wesley Chapel, Clearwater, St. Petersburg, Lakeland and Bradenton with trucks stocked to finish most repairs in one visit. Read about 24-hour emergency electrician in New Tampa →
Indoor, Outdoor, Landscape & Recessed Lighting in New Tampa
Good lighting changes how a home feels more than almost any other upgrade, and it is one of the most affordable. Lightning Bay Electric installs recessed LED lighting, kitchen pendants and under-cabinet lighting, ceiling fixtures, dimmers and smart switches, exterior security and soffit lighting, and low-voltage landscape lighting across Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Manatee counties. Our kitchen remodel lighting work in Riverview and Tampa is some of our favorite to photograph. As a family owned and operated, Florida licensed electrical contractor (EC13013571), we plan the layout with you, install cleanly with minimal patching, and quote the whole job in writing before we start. From a single fixture swap to a complete lighting plan for a remodel, we bring the same care to every job and leave the house clean. Read about indoor, outdoor, landscape & recessed lighting in New Tampa →
Residential Electrician in New Tampa
Lightning Bay Electric is the residential electrician Tampa Bay homeowners call when they want the job done right the first time. We are family owned and operated, Florida licensed (EC13013571) and insured, with nearly 20 years in the trade and a team of Tampa Bay locals. Whether you need an outlet repaired, a ceiling fan hung, a panel upgraded, a generator or EV charger installed, or an older home brought up to code for insurance, we handle it with the same approach: a clear written price up front, a permit when one is required, and communication from scheduling through final cleanup. We serve Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Manatee counties with 24-hour emergency service. Our reviews reflect what we value: showing up on time, explaining the work in plain language and leaving the job site cleaner than we found it. Read about residential electrician in New Tampa →
Commercial Electrician in New Tampa
Downtime costs money, and a commercial electrician who does not answer the phone costs more. Lightning Bay Electric provides commercial electrical services across Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Manatee counties: tenant build-outs, restaurant and retail wiring, panel and service upgrades, EMT conduit and raceway, interior and parking lot lighting, dedicated equipment circuits, EV charging stations and 24-hour emergency repairs. We are family owned and operated, Florida licensed (EC13013571) and insured, and we work with general contractors, property managers and owners who need clean, inspected work delivered on schedule. Every project gets a written scope and price before we mobilize. From a single dedicated circuit to a complete build-out, we keep the inspector satisfied, the schedule intact and the communication clear from rough-in to final. Read about commercial electrician in New Tampa →
New Tampa Neighborhoods and Communities We Serve
- Tampa Palms
- Hunter's Green
- Cross Creek
- Arbor Greene
- Heritage Isles
- K-Bar Ranch
- Live Oak Preserve
- Pebble Creek
- Cory Lake Isles
- Grand Hampton
- Richmond Place
- West Meadows
Landmarks in our daily coverage: Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club · Hunter's Green Country Club · Bruce B. Downs Boulevard · Flatwoods Conservation Park · New Tampa Regional Library · I-75 & Bruce B. Downs. ZIP code: 33647.
Electrical Services in New Tampa
Electrical Panel Upgrades & Replacement in New Tampa
Tripping breakers, a 100 amp panel, or a Federal Pacific box your insurer flagged? We replace it right, permitted and inspected.
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Generator Installation in New Tampa
Hurricane season does not wait. We sell and install DuroMax generators, install Generac standby systems, and wire safe inlets and transfer switches.
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EV Charger Installation in New Tampa
Wake up to a full battery. We install Level 2 home chargers and commercial charging stations, permitted and priced up front.
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Whole-Home Surge Protection in New Tampa
Tampa Bay sees more lightning than anywhere in the country. One panel-mounted surge protector covers every circuit in your home.
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Home Rewiring & Aluminum Wiring in New Tampa
Aluminum branch wiring, cloth-covered wire, ungrounded outlets: we bring older Tampa Bay homes up to today's code, with minimal wall damage.
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24-Hour Emergency Electrician in New Tampa
Sparks, smoke, a panel that is humming, half the house dead: call now. We answer 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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Indoor, Outdoor, Landscape & Recessed Lighting in New Tampa
Recessed cans, kitchen pendants, under-cabinet strips, landscape and security lighting, designed and installed by licensed electricians.
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Residential Electrician in New Tampa
From a single outlet to a whole-home rewire, a licensed Tampa Bay electrician who shows up on time and tells you the price first.
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Commercial Electrician in New Tampa
Build-outs, panel and service upgrades, lighting, EV charging and 24-hour service for Tampa Bay businesses, with pricing you can budget around.
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Authorized Dealer & Installer
DuroMax Generators, Sold and Installed by the Same Licensed Crew
Lightning Bay Electric is an Authorized DuroMax Dealer and Authorized DuroMax Installer, so you get the generator, the inlet, the transfer switch, the permit and the inspection from one family-owned company instead of a big-box purchase and a stranger to wire it. We also install Generac, Kohler and other standby systems.
Electrical Work Around New Tampa



Five Stars Across Hillsborough County
Jose came out and installed a plug for my new EV, looks awesome, so happy to charge my car at home now! Great communication and worked around my schedule. Highly recommend!
So glad I used Lightning Bay Electric. Michael walked me through every step of his process and explained everything to me as he proceeded. I could tell from the start that he was experienced and knowledgeable. He was very comfortable explaining things in layman's terms. They were a pleasure to deal with and I would highly recommend Michael to anyone who needs electrical work done. Thank you Lightning Bay Electric!
I've used Lightning bay for small jobs, and now for a larger one. They have been great to work with. Honest and knowledgeable. Highly recommended in the Tampa Bay Area.
New Tampa Electrician, Quick Answers
Does Lightning Bay Electric serve New Tampa, FL?
Yes. New Tampa is part of our everyday Hillsborough County coverage, including Tampa Palms, Hunter's Green, Cross Creek, Arbor Greene, Heritage Isles and ZIP code 33647. We are family owned, licensed (EC13013571) and insured, with 24-hour emergency service.
How fast can an electrician get to New Tampa?
Our shop in Tampa is roughly 30 minutes away. We schedule most New Tampa work within days, and true electrical emergencies get a 24-hour response, seven days a week.
Do you pull permits in New Tampa?
Yes, on every job that requires one, through Hillsborough County Development Services (or City of Tampa Construction Services inside city limits). We also coordinate disconnects and reconnects with TECO (Tampa Electric) for service upgrades and generator installs.
Are you a DuroMax dealer in New Tampa?
Yes. Lightning Bay Electric is a DuroMax Authorized Dealer and Authorized Installer, so New Tampa homeowners can buy the generator, the inlet and the transfer switch and have it all installed and permitted by one licensed crew. We also install Generac and Kohler standby generators.
Need an Electrician in New Tampa?
Family owned, licensed and insured (FL EC13013571), 24-hour emergency service across Tampa Bay. Call (813) 897-2665 and talk to a real electrician.


