Our Family Can Help Solve Your Electrical Issues

Any story about Small Jobs Electric begins with Tom Houle.

Tom was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. As a young adult, he joined the Air Force, where he received his electrical training. He was stationed in sunny Florida, where he couldn’t believe that it was actually possible to work outside during winter and enjoy it! Eventually, he returned home to Boston with his wife, Maria, and they started their family.

Although Tom loved working in the electrical trade, he found the winters very difficult. In addition, his mother-in-law lived in Tampa, and Maria was longing to be closer to her. Florida’s warm tropical breezes beckoned, and it was time to make a move. In 1984, the Houles packed up their three kids and moved to Tampa. After a couple of years and some bumps in the road, Small Jobs Electric was born.

With the help of Maria, Tom slowly grew the business. At a very early age, their son Nathaniel decided he was going to be an electrician just like his dad. Tom would take Nathaniel with him on his jobs to meet his customers and teach him the trade – to this day, some of our earliest customers remember meeting Tom’s little son toddling by his dad’s side. He would always tell his dad that someday, Small Jobs Electric would do BIG electrical jobs too!

Nathaniel, in time, attended Tampa Bay Technical High School, where he received further training in the electrical field. After high school, he soon got his Master’s Electrical License, and it was time to officially become part of our family business. Nathaniel joined the Small Jobs Electric team full-time, making the company TRULY family-owned and operated.

Our goal is to treat you like family, no matter what you need. To learn more about our electrical services, including our emergency repairs, call (813) 968-5856 or contact our team online.

Service in a Flash®

As the years passed and our business grew, we continued to add more skilled electricians to our team. It is very important to add the right kind of technician: Someone who is skilled, but teachable; someone who is ethical and personable; someone who is a listener but thinks outside the box. One by one, we found great people for the job and added them to our family to better support our local customers throughout Tampa and the surrounding communities.

We are proud to offer a full range of electrical services for jobs of all sizes. From installing ceiling fans, chandeliers, and new outlets to upgrading your electrical panel and wiring, our goal is to exceed your expectations while prioritizing your time, budget, and safety.

Whether you want to make sure your building is up to code with a thorough inspection, keep your family safe with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, or gain peace of mind with a portable generator, our goal is to help ensure your home or business is up to date to prevent potential fires, shocks, and other electrical hazards. You can trust that your property is in good hands with the team at Small Jobs Electric.

24/7 Emergency Electrical Support

When a problem with your electrical system strikes, you often don’t have the luxury of waiting until business hours. Fortunately, Small Jobs Electric is there when you need us, offering fast emergency service on weekends, holidays, and in the dead of night.

Same-day services are available for emergency repair situations. We never want you to wait when it comes to making sure your electrical system is working as it should, and we pride ourselves on our reliable response times and honest services.

The Next Generation: Small Jobs Electric Today

Almost four decades have passed since Tom first started our company. Over the years, we have had the pleasure of meeting a lot of great homeowners and climbed into and out of many of the attics in the Tampa Bay Area. Even though Tom still loves being an electrician, at 70 years old, it was getting a lot harder to get into those tight spaces, and in 2023, Tom officially hung up his tools and turned the company over to Nathaniel.

Nathaniel and his wife, Carla, are determined to keep Small Jobs Electric a family company. Today, that commitment is even more meaningful as the next generation steps in. Our nephews, Caleb and Jacob, are now part of the team, learning the trade, embracing the values we’ve built this company on, and carrying forward the same level of care and integrity our customers have come to expect. There’s something special about watching that legacy continue, not just in the work we do, but in the people we trust to do it.

We appreciate our many loyal customers and the great team we have both in and out of the office. We, in turn, are happy to continue extending our family to help your family with all electrical projects and needs! Learn more about us by meeting our team or calling (813) 968-5856 to schedule your services today. Se habla español.