The Emerald Group Of Florida

At Gulf Coast Electric, we're more than just a team of electricians. We're dedicated professionals with a commitment to providing superior service and exceptional electrical solutions. Our journey began in 1980, and since then, we've been serving Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Panama City, Niceville, Navarre, Seaside, Crestview, Mary Esther, and Santa Rosa Beach with top-rated electrical services.

Our team is led by highly skilled, educated, and trained individuals who understand the importance of professionalism and reliability. Our Vice President, Mr. Dale Reaves, has been with us since 2004 and has been in the electrical profession since 1994. His management skills and customer service focus are key elements that drive our company leadership. Ms. Margaret Smith, our Comptroller, ensures that both our customers and employees are well taken care of, while maintaining a healthy bottom line.

Ron Bowyer, our Senior Estimator, is a career service electrician with over 25 years of experience. Ken Lesko, our Purchasing Agent and Warehouse Manager, is one of the most resourceful people in the industry. Our owner, Darrell Taylor, is a Master Unlimited Electrician, a licensed Professional Electrical Engineer (P.E.), and has a passion for business and customer service. He is also on the Board of Directors of local charities and businesses, enriching our local economy with his skills and talents. Mr. Jeff Linn, our company founder and current Advisory Board Chair, is a State Certified Master Electrician and has been an electrical contractor since 1980.

Together, they all bring a wealth of leadership and technical experience to Gulf Coast Electric. The combined experience of our management team and our Service Electricians enables us to perform a wide range of electrical work, making us a very versatile and complete one-stop-shop for both residential and commercial electrical service work.

Our Services

At Gulf Coast Electric, we understand that electrical needs can vary greatly. That's why we offer a comprehensive range of services to cater to all your electrical requirements. Our team of highly skilled electricians is equipped to handle everything from routine maintenance to complex installations and repairs. Whether you're looking for residential electrical services or commercial electrical services, we've got you covered.

We also offer 24/7 emergency electrician services, because we know that electrical emergencies can occur at any time. Our team is always ready to respond to your needs, ensuring that your electrical issues are resolved promptly and efficiently. In addition, we provide electrical system maintenance and electrical inspections, including our 50-Point Home Electrical Inspection, to help prevent potential electrical hazards and ensure your electrical system is functioning properly.

Specialty wiring for pools, spas, hot tubs, and fountains is another area of expertise for us. We understand the unique requirements of these installations and can provide you with safe and efficient solutions. Lastly, we offer surge protection services to safeguard your electrical system and appliances from power surges and spikes.

Our Commitment to Excellence

Everyone on our staff is a seasoned professional with a sincere pride in doing the job right the first time. Our Service Electricians arrive on the job uniformed and in a fully-stocked service van, with the expertise to provide superior service and ready to give you the best household electrical advice. We employ only the best electricians who are background checked and possess excellent people skills, as well as experienced electrical skills.

We offer an employee benefits package second to none, which allows us to attract and maintain the finest electricians the area has to offer. We maintain a fully stocked warehouse complete with delivery personnel to further service our customers' needs. If our electricians are on a job and they need something which is not stocked on their service vans, we can quickly deliver the parts to them without interrupting their work, thereby helping the electrician to complete his task with less expense to the customer caused by return trips and/or job delays.

Contact us today and experience the difference, and see what it is like to plug into superior service!