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Property & Facilities Managers · Austin & Central Texas

Commercial electrical service for Austin properties, from one call to a whole portfolio

KDR Electric Services is an Austin commercial electrical contractor that property managers call for parking lot lighting, troubleshooting, panels, tenant changes, EV charging and preventive maintenance. Many of our service clients manage several properties and send us work across all of them. Licensed in Texas and serving Austin since 2001.

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KDR exterior lighting, Central Texas commercial building
25 Years in AustinServing Central Texas commercial properties since 2001
Licensed & AccreditedTX Master Electrician on staff. BBB A+ since 2003
Portfolio PartnerFor managers running multi-building portfolios
Prevent, Not Just RepairThermal imaging and scheduled lighting surveys
Occupied BuildingsScheduled around tenants and business hours
What we handle

What electrical work do property managers call KDR for?

These are the service calls KDR handles for Austin commercial properties today, from a single pole light to repairs across several buildings.

Where we work

Most of our service work happens in buildings that stay open, so we plan around tenants, patients and students.

  • Office buildings & business parks
  • Retail centers & parking
  • Medical & life sciences
  • Schools & academies
  • Churches & community facilities
  • Warehouse & light industrial
  • Restaurants & food service
  • HOA common areas
  • Secure & institutional facilities

  • Parking lot, pole & site lighting

    Pole lights, wall packs, bollards, garage and underground lighting, including bucket-truck work.

  • Interior lighting & LED retrofits

    Fixture repairs, driver and ballast replacement, emergency and exit lighting, LED conversions.

  • Troubleshooting & repairs

    Tripping circuits, loss of power, damaged equipment and make-safe repairs.

  • Panels, breakers & service equipment

    Breaker replacement, panel repairs, transformers, circuit tracing and labeling.

  • Building equipment circuits

    HVAC units, pumps, VFDs, exhaust fans, water heaters and kitchen equipment.

  • Tenant changes

    New circuits, outlet relocations, furniture and office reconfigurations, data and TV power.

  • Signage power

    Building and monument sign circuits and lighting.

  • Generators & UPS

    Service and connections for backup power.

  • EV charging

    Level 2 and DC fast chargers for workplace, multifamily and retail parking. See EV charging

  • Automation & equipment power

    Power for automation, robotics and equipment moves in industrial facilities.

For property managers

Why do property managers choose KDR for electrical service?

You have tenants calling, owners asking for reports and a budget to hit. We keep electrical off your list of problems.

One call covers the portfolio

The same team handles every property you assign us, so nobody relearns your buildings and nothing gets lost between sites.

Works the way you dispatch

Call, email or send a work order. If your company dispatches vendors through ServiceChannel, Corrigo or a similar platform, we will complete vendor setup on it.

Documentation when you need it

Service reports and photos are available on request and sent with the invoice, so you have what the owner wants to see.

Commercial builders, not a handyman service

KDR builds commercial buildings, not just fixes them. The same company that wires new offices, medical suites and schools for Austin's general contractors services your properties, so the work is done to commercial code the first time.

Preventive maintenance

How does preventive electrical maintenance protect a commercial property?

Most electrical failures give a warning first: a hot connection, a flickering pole light. A simple plan finds them on your schedule, not your tenant's.

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Property walk-through

We walk one of your properties with you and show you what we find and what it would cost to fix.

  • Main panels and switchgear look-over
  • Lot, exterior and common-area lighting
  • Short list of priorities and costs
Annual

Thermal imaging

An infrared scan of main panels and switchgear finds loose or overheating connections before they fail.

  • Scan of panels and switchgear under load
  • Written report with thermal photos
  • Repairs ranked by priority
Scheduled

Site lighting surveys

We check lot, pole and exterior lighting on a set schedule and fix what's out, before a tenant complains or a safety issue shows up.

  • Scheduled night or day checks
  • Repairs, including bucket-truck work
  • Summary by property

The 2023 edition of NFPA 70B, the national standard for electrical equipment maintenance, calls for infrared inspection of electrical equipment at least once a year.

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EV charging

Can KDR install EV charging at a commercial property?

Yes. KDR installs commercial EV chargers for property owners and managers in Austin and Central Texas, from a few workplace chargers to rows of stations in a parking lot or garage.

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  • Workplaces, multifamily and retail propertiesLevel 2 and DC fast charging, including Tesla Wall Connectors and other UL-listed chargers.
  • Capacity check before you buy hardwareWe check the site and panel first, so the chargers fit your existing electrical service where possible.
  • Built to code and inspectedInstalled to the National Electrical Code (Article 625), permitted and inspected through the City of Austin.
  • Help with the Austin Energy rebateAustin Energy's commercial charging rebate is currently up to $3,000 per Level 2 station and up to $5,000 per DC fast station, capped at 50% of cost. It requires a licensed electrician, OCPP-capable hardware, a passed city inspection, bollards or wheel stops, and signage. Amounts can change; see Austin Energy's rebate page.
How a service call works

What happens when you call KDR?

  1. Call, email or send a work orderTell us the property, the problem and how urgent it is.
  2. We schedule and show upA licensed KDR electrician arrives with the right truck and materials.
  3. We fix it or scope itSmall repairs are handled on the spot. Larger work gets a written quote before we proceed.
  4. You get a clear invoiceService reports and photos are included whenever you ask for them.
Company facts

Is KDR ready for our vendor onboarding?

Yes. KDR Electric Services, Inc. has worked from northwest Austin since 2001. Send us your vendor packet and we will return it with our insurance certificate and licenses.

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Texas Electrical Contractor
TECL #17452
Master Electrician
#42704, Ken Jahns Sr.
In business
Since 2001
BBB
A+, accredited since 2003
Permits
300+ commercial electrical permits in Austin since 2017
Insurance
Certificate issued on request
Office
6901 McNeil Drive, Austin, TX 78729
Answers

Property manager questions

Does KDR work with property management companies that manage multiple buildings?
Yes. Much of KDR Electric Services' service work comes from property managers who send us calls across several Austin properties. The same team covers every property you assign us, so nobody has to relearn your buildings.
What electrical service calls does KDR handle for commercial properties?
Parking lot and site lighting, interior lighting and LED retrofits, troubleshooting and repairs, panels and breakers, building equipment circuits such as HVAC units and pumps, tenant changes, signage power, and generator and UPS connections.
Does KDR offer preventive electrical maintenance?
Yes. KDR offers annual electrical thermal imaging of panels and switchgear, scheduled site lighting surveys with repairs, and maintenance plans set up by property. Most property managers start with a walk-through of one property.
Does KDR install EV chargers at commercial properties?
Yes. KDR installs Level 2 and DC fast chargers for workplaces, multifamily and retail properties in Austin and Central Texas, including Tesla Wall Connectors and other UL-listed chargers. We check the site and panel capacity first, install to National Electrical Code Article 625, and permit and inspect the work through the City of Austin.
Is there an Austin Energy rebate for commercial EV chargers?
Yes. Austin Energy's commercial charging rebate is currently up to $3,000 per Level 2 station and up to $5,000 per DC fast station, capped at 50% of equipment and installation cost. It requires a licensed electrician, OCPP-capable hardware, a passed City of Austin inspection, bollards or wheel stops, and signage. Amounts can change, so check with Austin Energy before you buy. KDR can help you meet the requirements.
What is electrical thermal imaging and why do property managers need it?
Thermal imaging is an infrared camera scan of energized panels and switchgear. It shows hot spots from loose, corroded or overloaded connections before they cause an outage or a fire. The 2023 edition of NFPA 70B, the national standard for electrical equipment maintenance, calls for infrared inspection of electrical equipment at least once a year. KDR provides a written report with thermal photos and repairs ranked by priority.
Can KDR work through our work-order platform?
Yes. KDR takes work by phone, email or your work order. If your company dispatches vendors through ServiceChannel, Corrigo or a similar platform, we will complete vendor setup on it so your team can dispatch us there.
Can I get service reports and photos?
Yes. Ask, and we send service reports and photos with the invoice. Every thermal imaging scan comes with a written report.
Can KDR work in occupied buildings?
Yes. Most of KDR's service work happens in occupied offices, medical suites, schools and retail centers. We plan shutdowns and noisy work around tenants and business hours.
What areas does KDR serve?
Austin and Central Texas, including Round Rock, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Pflugerville, Leander, San Marcos, Kyle and Buda. KDR is based at 6901 McNeil Drive in northwest Austin.
Is KDR licensed and insured for commercial electrical work?
Yes. KDR Electric Services holds Texas Electrical Contractor License TECL #17452, and Ken Jahns Sr. holds Texas Master Electrician License #42704. KDR has been BBB A+ accredited since 2003 and provides a certificate of insurance on request.
How do I request service or a walk-through?
Call (512) 832-6955, email Services@kdrservices.com, or use the booking form on our homepage and choose Property Manager. Tell us the property, the problem and how urgent it is.

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