Louisiana · Caddo Parish
Electricians in Shreveport, LA
Shreveport's Highland, South Highlands and Fairfield neighborhoods have homes from the 1910s to the 1940s, and Broadmoor and Southern Hills have post-war and mid-century homes. Long, hot summers, severe storms and occasional ice storms drive most electrical calls.
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Homes and wiring in Shreveport
Shreveport's Highland, South Highlands and Fairfield neighborhoods have homes from the 1910s to the 1940s, and Broadmoor and Southern Hills have post-war and mid-century homes. Long, hot summers, severe storms and occasional ice storms drive most electrical calls.
Older homes may have original wiring and small services, and mid-century homes often have full panels with little room for new circuits. Air conditioning runs for much of the year, stressing older circuits.
Weather, seasons and the utility
Shreveport summers are long and hot, with air conditioning running from spring into fall, and spring brings severe thunderstorms, hail and tornado risk. Winter is usually mild, but the February 2021 winter storm brought rare extended cold and outages to northwest Louisiana. Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO) serves Shreveport and handles meters, service drops and reconnection. Frequent lightning makes surge damage to AC equipment and electronics a common complaint.
Local issues electricians see
- Heavy AC loads on older circuits
- Severe storm and ice outages
- Surge damage from frequent lightning
Common calls in Shreveport
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- Shreveport at a glance
- Caddo Parish, Louisiana
- ZIP codes covered
- 35
- Neighborhoods
- Highland, South Highlands, Broadmoor, Fairfield, Querbes, Southern Hills
- Permits
- Pulled by the electrician
- Electric utility
- SWEPCO
The utility owns the meter and service drop, so service upgrades and storm reconnections are scheduled with it.
Shreveport FAQ
Who issues electrical permits in Shreveport?
Electrical permits in Shreveport come from the city's Permits and Inspections Division, where electrical contractors must also register; Bossier City and unincorporated Caddo Parish issue their own. Louisiana licenses electrical contractors through the State Licensing Board for Contractors.
Which Shreveport ZIP codes are covered?
Electricians in our network cover 35 ZIP codes in Shreveport, including 71101, 71102, 71103, 71104, 71105, 71106, 71107, 71108 and more.
What are the most common electrical problems in Shreveport?
Heavy AC loads on older circuits; Severe storm and ice outages; Surge damage from frequent lightning.
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Also covered in Caddo Parish: Blanchard · Greenwood · Vivian · Oil City · Mooringsport · Hosston · Ida · Belcher · Rodessa · Gilliam
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