SALT was formed in 1984. We started out small but strong-minded, performing parking lot lighting maintenance and repair. Kathleen and John McCarthy acquired this company in 2008. They expanded the company to include electrical contracting services, new construction, remodeling, and sign installation and repair.
Our commitment to customer satisfaction and community service, combined with prompt, professional service, has been rewarded with strong growth in our business. SALT has been certified as a Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) by the state of Texas. We represent the best of Central Texas when it comes to residential and commercial electrical and lighting service.
Apprentices are trained at the Central Texas Chapter of the Independent Electrical Contractors (Centex IEC), the premier education, training & mentoring program for contractors & electricians.
Kathleen boasts extensive experience in aviation, finance, transportation, and the construction industry. She enjoys building our brand, marketing, and giving back to the community through SALT and church. Her greatest passion is her 10 grandchildren, and is more than happy to tell you about them!
John has 34 years of management experience in areas of finance, transportation, aviation, and construction. He enjoys the challenges of owning, operating, growing, and leading SALT to become the best in the industry. John loves playing racquetball, golf, and sailing. He also enjoys reading, his 10 grandchildren, and his wife of 39 years,
Justin has 14 years of project management experience in the electrical and construction industry. His focus at SALT is to build our commercial service department into a world-class organization ensuring commitment to our customers’ expectations. Justin loves spending time with his wife and 3 children, BBQing, playing golf, and watching football, Hook ’em!
Brendan has 14 years of experience in the electrical industry, moving from a lighting technician to an electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical instructor for pressure control equipment in the oilfield. When he’s not busy delighting our clients, Brendan loves spending time with his wife and two girls, playing soccer, golfing, BBQing, and supporting the Austin FC, Verde Listos!
Melina LOVES all things SALT. Her focus is the care department, marketing, recruiting, and building SALT’s culture to be salt and light to the world around us. She loves people, especially our team members and is always found with a big smile. Outside of SALT, she is actively involved with her church, her husband Justin and 3 children, cooking, hosting get-togethers at her home, and spreading awareness for her daughter’s rare condition.
Prompt & Professional – When it comes to electrical work, you need to be able to trust your contractors. With SALT you’ll never have to worry about the character of our people or the quality of our workmanship. All work is done on time and on budget. Our team of Electricians are fully trained, licensed, and certified. We guarantee superior service.
Family Owned & Operated – We began in 1984, determined to build a professional electrical contracting business in Central Texas. Now with decades of experience under our belts, we look back to our humble beginnings with great pride. We’re loyal to our customers and our community.
Giving Back – We take giving seriously. As a growing business, we feel blessed to be in a position to give back to the communities that have supported us over the decades. We began the Light the Steeple Project as a way to help our area shine bright. Each year, SALT donates the materials and labor needed to install steeple lights for a deserving Central Texas church. We are always looking for new ways to give back to the communities that give us so much.
Recycling – At our Pflugerville location, you will find supply and service certified recycling barrels for fluorescent and HID lamps and ballasts. Many people don’t know how to dispose of their electrical items properly. Feel free to contact SALT for further information on our recycling program
How did we come up with the name SALT for a lighting and electrical company? Well, there’s a story behind that.
The name has a connection with our mission statement and our belief in Christian Values. We want to be salt and light in the world.
We’ve worked hard to earn our reputation around Austin! We believe great customer service doesn’t just happen — we think it takes a lot effort! We have so many happy customers who were nice enough to leave a review! Read all of our unfiltered, verified reviews straight from Google!
John Radzyminski2025-04-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ross is outstanding. He is professional, and pays attention to detail. He explained the process and informed me of issues and my options. He is easy to talk to, knowledgeable and willingly answered questions. Colette Woelki2025-04-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Garrett was a great help with my HVAC. He had to replace a motor in the system and was very fast with the replacement. Thank you Lydia Linden2025-04-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Michael Pena and the other guy that came out (I am sorry I forgot his name) Were GREAT!! Very helpful and informative, explained things to me and showed me a lot of things about the Generator. I hope that they are the two that come out all of the time. I think I found the company I will use for future work. Patricia Kurtz2025-04-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This company and all of their employees are by far the best ever! Dec 31, 2024.. Again I had Salt Electric come out to fix a lighting fixture that came out of. The ceiling and had a new ceiling fan installed. Jeremy is the best and the company is super. I highly recommend Salt Electric! February 4, 2025. Just had Salt Electric come to check on my plumbing and still give the company and employees 5 stars! I'm a customer for life! Gary Trevorah2025-04-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very professional and friendly. Provided an explanation and did a quality job. Thank you Ted Worley2025-04-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Anthony did above and beyond getting our home ready for a new stove and several other electrical concerns were and are being addressed. We appreciate his hard work and diligence Bill Reeves2025-04-06Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent job by David & Jose. Worked efficiently, knew what to do to solve our problem, and gave addice on what to do in the future. Raelyn Hickland2025-04-05Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. They tech was friendly and very professional. He showed me what was wrong with my system. I would recommend him and the Salt team to all my friends. John Hogan2025-04-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ray and Pierre provided a pre-summer A/C checkup. They identified several areas that needed attention to avoid a more significant issue when the summer heat hits. Several alternatives for addressing issues were presented, with pros and cons included. There was no pressure to upsell me on anything - just facts that allowed me to determine the best fit. Both were friendly and professional. They were a pleasure to work with. Dennis Hill2025-04-04Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Service was excellent as always
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