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Serving Houston, Spring Branch West, Bellaire, Midtown, Memorial, Montrose, River Oaks, Hunters Creek Village, Spring Valley Village, West University Place, Hilshire Village, Greater Uptown, Meyerland, Bunker Hill Village, Downtown, Tanglewood, Rice Village, Houston Heights, Museum District, Lazybrook / Timbergrove.

Spring Branch · Since 1957

A family business for three generations

Houston Empire Electric — the Briles family. Master Electrician on staff. Remodels, new construction, generators, and day-to-day service for Houston homes. No job too big or too small.

Or email HoustonEmpireElectric@yahoo.com

Cody, Stephanie, and Waverly Briles of Houston Empire Electric

Three generations

The Briles family — Spring Branch since 1957

Master Electrician on staff

Licensed expertise on every job

Old-school personal service

Real people answer the phone

Free estimates

Call us — no obligation

Our story

Old-school service. Family you know by name.

Founded in 1957 and still rooted in Spring Branch. Three generations later, customers still call because a real person answers — and often has worked on their home for decades.

We handle full remodels and commercial work the same way we handle a single fixture swap or a panel that needs attention — carefully, and with the same respect for your home.

  • Waverly at the office desk
  • Laura and Carson Briles with their dogs
  • Waverly with JoeJoe at the shop
  • The shop on Bingle Road in the early 1980s

Our work

Lighting, finish, and careful installs

Residential projects that show how the work looks when the tools go home — not stock photos.

  • Bathroom vanity sconces and finishes
  • Stair and handrail LED lighting
  • Wine room chandelier installation
  • Multi-pendant glass globe lighting
  • Statement chandelier with fireplace
  • Dining room chandelier and recessed lighting
  • Kitchen pendants and under-cabinet lighting
  • Curved stair with LED step lighting
  • Entry lantern fixtures with lights on

Customer words

Neighbors who called us back

From public Yelp reviews.

  • We love Houston Empire Electric. We have hired them for several jobs, the most recent was to install our Tesla charger in the garage. Houston Empire is always so helpful, kind and professional.
    Emily N. · Yelp
  • I'm a repeat customer and will continue to come back. Empire has been there for us for electrical work in the interior and exterior of our homes — both old and new construction.
    Daphne H. · Yelp
  • We have used Houston Empire Electric many times over the years and have always had quality work done. Would highly recommend them for your electrical needs.
    Shannon K. · Yelp

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Call for a free estimate

Remodel, panel, EV charger, generator inlet, or a quick service call. Three generations of Houston electricians — we answer the phone.