Electrician and Smart Home Installer Serving Weston, FL

A lot of Weston homeowners call an electrician to add something rather than fix something: an EV charger, a generator, better lighting, a smart-home system. And a growing number call because the house is old enough now that the original electrical equipment is starting to show its age. Watt's Up Electric is a licensed Florida electrical contractor (license EC13013513) based in neighboring Sunrise, and we handle both: the everyday electrical work and the smart-home installs, in English or Spanish.

We prepare electrical drawings in house, and our in-house permit expediting team handles your permit, so your project doesn't wait on paperwork.

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A planned city that's now 40 years in

Weston started as Arvida's Indian Trace development, with the first homes finished in 1984 in neighborhoods like Windmill Ranch and Country Isles. Residents voted to become a city in 1996, and Bonaventure joined the next year. Since then, Weston has filled in toward the Everglades with communities like Savanna and the golf-course homes of Weston Hills.

That timeline matters for your electrical system. The earliest Weston homes are now around 40 years old, and a lot of the city was built over a fairly short stretch of years. Some homes may still be running on their original panels. Those panels were never planned for two EVs, a pool heater, a kitchen remodel and a home theater all on the same service. In the newer neighborhoods, the wiring is usually in good shape, and the question is simply how to add what you want without overloading what you have.

Where we work in Weston

We serve homes and businesses across the city, including:

The original Indian Trace neighborhoods such as Windmill Ranch and Country Isles
Bonaventure, which joined the city in 1997, with its condos, villas and single-family homes
Weston Hills and the golf-course communities in the southwest
Savanna and the newer neighborhoods in the northwest
The Ridges and the other communities in between
Businesses around Weston Town Center, the Weston Road and Royal Palm Boulevard corridors, and the office parks off I-75

Most Weston neighborhoods are gated. When you book, let us know how your gate handles contractors, and we'll make sure we're on the list for your appointment.

What Weston homeowners ask us for

EV chargers. A Level 2 charger or Tesla Wall Connector in the garage is one of the most practical upgrades an EV driver can make. We check your panel's capacity first. If there's room, we run a dedicated circuit and mount the charger where it reaches your parking spot. If there isn't, we'll talk through your options before anything gets installed. See EV charger installation and our post on whether your panel is ready for an EV charger.

Backup power. When a storm takes the power out, a standby generator with an automatic transfer switch keeps the AC, refrigerator and essentials running. Part of Weston is served by the Sunrise Gas System, so natural gas is an option in some neighborhoods. The gas line is handled by a licensed gas contractor. The transfer switch, the wiring and the panel connections are electrical work.

Smart homes. We design and install Control4 systems that bring lighting, motorized shades, audio and video and security into one app or remote. Curious how the options compare? Read Lutron vs. Control4 vs. Hue for South Florida homes, and our guide to what a Control4 smart home costs to wire.

Lighting. Recessed and accent lighting, chandeliers, LED upgrades, and landscape lighting that shows off the house and the yard at night.

Panel changes and service upgrades for older homes taking on new loads.

Security cameras. Hardwired cameras are more reliable than battery and Wi-Fi models. Here's why we prefer PoE cameras.

Signs your Weston home's electrical system needs attention

As Weston's oldest homes pass the 30 and 40 year marks, these are the signs we'd want you to call about:

Breakers that trip under normal use, or trip again right after you reset them
Lights that dim or flicker across several rooms, especially when the AC starts
An outlet, switch or the panel cover that feels warm, buzzes or smells like hot plastic
Scorch marks around an outlet or inside the panel
Outdoor outlets or fixtures that keep failing after rain
A home inspector or insurer flagging the panel

Any of the first four can be urgent. Turn off that circuit if you can do it safely and call (954) 868-8341. We offer 24/7 emergency service. If there's smoke or fire, call 911 first.

Our electrical services in Weston, in more detail

Electrical repair and troubleshooting. We trace tripping breakers, dead outlets and flickering lights to the actual cause, whether that's an overloaded circuit, a loose connection or a failing device. See our electrical services.

Panel changes and service upgrades. If your panel is original, crowded with double-ups, or too small for what you're adding, we'll lay out the options in plain terms: repair, a few new circuits, or an upgrade. See panel replacement and upgrades.

Outlets, switches and GFCI protection. Garages, kitchens, bathrooms, lanais and pool areas need ground-fault protection. We add outlets where you're relying on extension cords and bring older areas up to today's code.

Whole-home surge protection. Summer storms bring a lot of lightning to western Broward, and utility switching after an outage can cause surges too. A surge protective device at the panel is worth adding, especially if you're putting thousands of dollars of electronics and smart-home equipment in the house. Read 5 signs your home needs one.

Ceiling fans and light fixtures. Fans that wobble or hum are usually a mounting or wiring issue. We install fans and fixtures on properly rated boxes and add wall controls where you want them.

Outdoor and landscape lighting. Pathway, accent, flood and security lighting built for South Florida rain and humidity, laid out to light the walkways and the house without lighting up your neighbor's bedroom.

Remodels and additions. New kitchens, home offices and converted rooms need new circuits planned around what the panel can carry. We do the rough-in and the finish work and coordinate the inspections.

Smart home, shades and audio/video. Because we're electricians, the same team can plan the wiring, the panel capacity and the Control4 system together, so you're not coordinating three different trades.

Commercial work. Lighting, new circuits and build-outs for offices, medical suites and shops around Weston's commercial corridors.

Getting a Weston home ready for storm season

Hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30, and Weston sits right at the edge of the Everglades, so afternoon lightning is part of every summer. A few things we'd check before the season starts:

Surge protection at the panel. One device protects every circuit in the house, including the AC equipment and the smart-home gear.
Your generator plan. If you have a standby generator, make sure it's being serviced and actually transfers when it should. If you use a portable generator, never plug it into a wall outlet to "backfeed" the house. That can send power back down the line toward utility crews. Use a properly installed transfer switch or inlet instead.
Outdoor outlets and fixtures. Covers, gaskets and GFCI protection keep water from turning a storm into a tripped circuit or a shock hazard.
What you need to keep running. Refrigerator, medical equipment, a room of AC, the garage door, the pool pump? Knowing the list ahead of time is how a generator and transfer switch get sized right.

After a storm, stay away from downed lines and report them to FPL. If water got into your panel, outlets or outdoor equipment, have them checked before you turn those circuits back on. Our hurricane season tips cover more of this.

What an EV charger install looks like

1. Panel check. We look at your panel's size, how loaded it already is, and how far it is from where you park.

2. Options. If there's room, we plan a dedicated circuit. If there isn't, we explain what would need to change before a charger makes sense.

3. Permit. Most charger installs need an electrical permit and an inspection.

4. Install and test. We mount the charger, run the circuit, set it up, and make sure it charges before we leave.

Permits and HOA approval in Weston

Weston's Building Code Services department handles permits and inspections in the city. Panel change-outs, service upgrades and emergency generators are on the city's quick-permit list, which the city says typically takes a 3 to 5 business-day review cycle once a complete application is submitted. Every permitted job ends with a city inspection. We'll tell you what your project needs before we start.

Most Weston neighborhoods also have an HOA with rules about anything visible from outside, such as generator placement, exterior lighting and equipment on the side of the house. Check with your association before you schedule that kind of work, and ask what details they need from your contractor.

If you're on a condo or HOA board, note that Weston also runs a building safety inspection program for older buildings, with structural and electrical reports done by a licensed engineer or architect. If the electrical report calls for repairs, those are made by a licensed electrical contractor under permit.

How a Weston project works with us

1. Call or book. Call (954) 868-8341 or pick a time on our booking page. Tell us about your gate.

2. Tell us the goal. For a repair, what's happening and when it started. For a project, the charger, generator or system you have in mind.

3. We look and explain. A licensed electrician checks the panel and the site, then walks you through the options.

4. Paperwork first. If the job needs a permit or HOA approval, that comes before the work.

5. We do the work and test it. Clean, to code, and inspected when required.

Why Weston homeowners choose Watt's Up Electric

Electrical and smart home under one roof. The same licensed team handles your panel, your wiring and your Control4 system, so nothing gets lost between trades.
Licensed. Florida electrical contractor EC13013513, verifiable at myfloridalicense.com.
Rated 5.0 stars on Google.
Latino-owned and bilingual. Hablamos Español.
Close by. Based in neighboring Sunrise.
Office hours Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with 24/7 emergency service.

Weston electrician FAQ

Can you install an EV charger in my Weston garage?

Yes. We install Level 2 chargers and Tesla Wall Connectors. We check your panel's capacity first and tell you if an upgrade is needed.

My Weston home is from the late '80s or '90s. Does the panel need to be replaced?

Not automatically. Age alone doesn't decide it. We look at the panel's condition, how full it is, and what you plan to add, then tell you whether it needs a repair, a few new circuits or a replacement.

Do I need a permit for a generator or a panel change in Weston?

Yes. Both need a permit and a city inspection in Weston. The city lists panel change-outs and emergency generators as quick permits.

Do I need HOA approval for a generator?

Often, yes. Many Weston HOAs have rules about exterior equipment, so check with your association before installation.

Can a natural gas generator work in my Weston neighborhood?

In parts of Weston served by the Sunrise Gas System, natural gas may be available. The gas provider and a licensed gas contractor handle the gas side, and we handle the transfer switch and electrical connections.

Do you work inside gated communities?

Yes. Let us know your gate's contractor process when you book so we're cleared for your appointment.

Can you add smart lighting or motorized shades to an existing home?

Yes. Smart lighting control, motorized shades and audio/video can be added to existing homes, not just new builds.

Why do my breakers keep tripping?

Usually it's too much load on one circuit, a worn-out breaker, or a fault in the wiring or a device. We test the circuit to find which one it is, rather than just resetting it.

Do you offer emergency service in Weston?

Yes. We offer 24/7 emergency electrical service. Call (954) 868-8341. If there's fire or smoke, call 911 first.

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Plan your Weston project

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