New Tampa is a 33647 and 33637 cluster of master-planned communities in northeast Hillsborough County. Tampa Palms (originally platted 1979, built out from the mid-1980s through early 2000s), Hunters Green, Cross Creek, Heritage Isles, West Meadows, Live Oak Preserve, Pebble Creek, Arbor Greene, K-Bar Ranch, Grand Hampton, and Easton Park collectively form one of the largest concentrations of 1980s through 2000s master-planned housing in the Tampa Bay area. From an electrical standpoint, that timing matters. Almost every New Tampa home was wired with copper branch circuits (the aluminum branch wiring era ended before New Tampa development started), almost every panel is a Square D QO or Eaton CH (Cutler-Hammer) from the 1985-2005 window, and almost every home was originally specified for the loads of 1990. Which is not the loads of 2026.
We work New Tampa every week. The 1985-1995 Tampa Palms villages and the original Hunters Green sections were typically built with 150A or 200A service, Square D QO or Cutler-Hammer CH panels, and load calculations that assumed one heat-pump system, an electric range, and an electric clothes dryer. The 1995-2005 expansion (Cross Creek, Heritage Isles, West Meadows, Live Oak Preserve, Arbor Greene, Pebble Creek) added second-story floor plans with two HVAC units, larger panels, and (in the larger floor plans) sub-panels in the garage. The 2005-onward construction (K-Bar Ranch, Grand Hampton, Easton Park) almost universally has 200A service and modern AFCI/GFCI protection. We diagnose every New Tampa home in the context of its build year, its village, and the loads the homeowner is actually running today.
Titan Plumbing and Electric has served New Tampa since 1994. License numbers EC13012958 (electrical) and CFC1430231 (plumbing), both verifiable at myfloridalicense.com. Call (813) 933-8010 for same-day service in 33647 and 33637, or schedule online.
New Tampa is not one neighborhood. It is a layered set of master-planned communities developed across roughly four decades. Each has its own builders, its own panel era, and its own HOA architectural standards.
New Tampa is a panel-capacity story. The 1985-1995 Tampa Palms and Hunters Green homes were built with 150A or 200A Square D QO or Eaton/Cutler-Hammer CH panels. Both are quality panels. Neither is on any insurance carrier's recall or non-renewal list. But both were sized for the loads the original builder assumed in 1990. A typical original load list looked like: one 3-ton heat pump, an electric water heater, an electric range, an electric clothes dryer, a microwave, a dishwasher, a garage door opener, and lighting.
What homeowners in those same houses are running today: two heat-pump systems (the second story of a 3,000-plus sq ft Tampa Palms or Hunters Green home almost always has a second air handler), a heat-pump or hybrid water heater, an induction range, a heat-pump dryer, an EV charger pulling 30 to 48 amps continuous, a pool pump (variable speed) with a heat pump pool heater, smart-home equipment, and modern lighting loads. The cumulative continuous load on a 1990 panel often exceeds the original service rating once an EV charger is added.
The 1995-2005 New Tampa expansion (Cross Creek, Heritage Isles, West Meadows, Live Oak Preserve, Arbor Greene, parts of Pebble Creek) generally has 200A service. Many larger floor plans have a 200A main with a 100A or 125A garage sub-panel feeding pool equipment, the second air handler, and outdoor circuits. Adding an EV charger to one of these homes is usually straightforward. Adding multiple EV chargers, a battery storage system, or a whole-home generator transfer switch sometimes requires a service capacity review.
The 2005-onward construction (K-Bar Ranch, Grand Hampton, Easton Park) is nearly universally 200A with modern Square D QO Plug-on Neutral or Eaton CH panels, modern AFCI and GFCI protection, and (on the newer homes) a copper grounding electrode system that meets current NEC 250 requirements. These homes are easier to add modern loads to.
What unites every New Tampa home: lightning. Tampa is the lightning capital of the United States and New Tampa, with its open lots and tall trees, takes hits every storm season. Whole-home Type 2 surge protection at the panel is essential for any New Tampa home and Type 3 point-of-use protection for AV racks, networking, and any equipment with sensitive electronics.
We do panel load calculations on every New Tampa service-modification job. A formal NEC 220 calculation tells us whether the existing service can support the new load (EV charger, second heat pump, hot tub, pool heater, generator) or whether a service upgrade or smart load management is required. We prefer to do the math up front rather than discover the problem at inspection.
Where a 150A service in an older Tampa Palms or Hunters Green home is at or over capacity, we upgrade to 200A. The standard upgrade is a Square D QO or Eaton CH 200A main breaker panel with a 30/40 or 42-circuit configuration, Type 2 whole-home surge protection at the main lug, combination AFCI/GFCI breakers on circuits that current code requires, and a copper grounding electrode system per NEC 250 (driven ground rod plus connection to the home's metal water service where applicable plus any concrete-encased electrode if present). We coordinate the TECO disconnect/reconnect, pull the permit through City of Tampa or Hillsborough County depending on jurisdiction, and pass the final inspection.
Where a service upgrade is not feasible (cost, schedule, HOA review delays) or not necessary (the new load is intermittent rather than continuous), we install a smart load-management device. DCC-9 (Eaton), Wallbox Power Boost, Span Drive, or NeoCharge meter the panel load in real time and throttle the EV charger or other intermittent load when the rest of the home is drawing heavily. Smart load management is now an accepted code-compliant approach under NEC 750 and saves the cost of a service upgrade in many cases.
Replacing a Square D QO panel with another Square D QO panel keeps the existing breaker inventory if the breakers are recent enough and in good condition. Replacing an Eaton/Cutler-Hammer CH panel is similar. We do not push a brand swap unnecessarily. We do recommend replacement of any breaker that is more than 25 years old, that has been thermally cycled at high load (warm or hot to the touch under steady load), or that has any visible discoloration on the bus connection.
EV adoption in New Tampa is high and accelerating. We install Tesla Wall Connectors, ChargePoint Home Flex, Wallbox Pulsar Plus, JuiceBox, Emporia, and hardwired NEMA 14-50 receptacles for owners who plan to use a portable charger. Most New Tampa EV installs run 40 to 48 amps on a dedicated 240V circuit, sized per NEC 625 with the 125-percent continuous-load adjustment.
On 1985-1995 Tampa Palms or Hunters Green homes with 150A service, an EV charger almost always requires either a service upgrade to 200A or a smart load-management device. We do the load calculation, present both options with installed cost, and let the homeowner choose. On 1995-2005 homes with 200A service, the EV charger is usually a straightforward add. On 2005-plus homes, almost always straightforward.
We pull the electrical permit through City of Tampa or Hillsborough County depending on jurisdiction, schedule the inspection, and verify the charger configuration in-app (Tesla Wall Connector firmware, ChargePoint network registration, Wallbox myWallbox app) before we leave. For HOA villages where the charger conduit is visible from the street (Tampa Palms, Hunters Green, Live Oak Preserve, Arbor Greene, Grand Hampton), we coordinate the ARC submittal in advance with the conduit color, routing, and any junction box specifications that the village requires.
Two-EV households are increasingly common in New Tampa. We install dual chargers from a single 80 to 100 amp feeder with a smart load-sharing controller (Tesla Wall Connector daisy-chain, ChargePoint Home Flex with shared circuit, Wallbox Power Boost) so both vehicles can charge overnight without doubling the panel load.
New Tampa loses power. Hurricane season, summer thunderstorms, and the occasional winter cold front all take down the grid, and the area's dense tree canopy means restoration is rarely first on TECO's list. A whole-home Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton, or Champion standby generator on natural gas (TECO Peoples Gas is available throughout most of Tampa Palms, Pebble Creek, K-Bar Ranch, and Grand Hampton, and to portions of other villages) or propane runs the home through any outage.
Sizing in New Tampa is driven by the second AC compressor. A typical 2,500 to 3,000 sq ft Tampa Palms or Hunters Green home with two heat-pump systems needs a 22kW or 24kW air-cooled unit. Larger 4,000-plus sq ft homes in Cross Creek, Heritage Isles, Live Oak Preserve, Arbor Greene, or Grand Hampton with three AC compressors, pool equipment, and outdoor kitchens often need 26kW or a liquid-cooled unit.
Setbacks per Florida Building Code and NEC: 5 feet from any door, window, or fresh-air intake; 18 inches from the structure on the long side; on a concrete or composite pad with proper drainage; with a transfer switch sized to the service. We pull the permit, coordinate the gas line tie-in with TECO Peoples Gas where applicable, and pass the final inspection.
HOA architectural review is the make-or-break step in New Tampa generator installations. Tampa Palms, Hunters Green, Heritage Isles, Live Oak Preserve, Arbor Greene, Grand Hampton, K-Bar Ranch, and Pebble Creek all require ARC submittal for visible exterior generator equipment. The submittal typically requires a site plan with the generator location, setbacks documented, the proposed screen wall or landscape plan, the generator color (often required to match the home's trim or screening), and the manufacturer specification sheet. We have walked dozens of these submittals and we know which screen wall details and which generator finish options have been approved historically. We do not order equipment until ARC approval is in hand.
For New Tampa homes that want backup power without a fixed standby generator, we install transfer switch and inlet receptacle setups for portable generators, and we install whole-home battery backup (Tesla Powerwall, Enphase IQ Battery, FranklinWH) as a quieter, no-fuel alternative for shorter outages.
Tampa is the lightning capital of the United States and New Tampa, with its open lots, retention ponds, and tall mature trees, takes hits every storm season. The financial loss from a single nearby strike on an unprotected home is routinely $5,000 to $30,000 in fried HVAC controls, refrigerator boards, dishwasher and washer electronics, AV equipment, and computer hardware. Whole-home Type 2 surge protection at the panel is the single most cost-effective electrical upgrade you can make to a New Tampa home.
We install Eaton CHSPT2ULTRA, Square D HEPD80, Siemens FirstSurge, and similar Type 2 service-entrance SPDs at the main panel. The unit clamps incoming surges to a level the home's wiring can absorb and protects everything downstream. We pair the Type 2 SPD with Type 3 point-of-use protectors at AV racks, network gear, kitchen counter receptacles, and any room with sensitive electronics. The combination of Type 2 plus Type 3 is the IEEE-recommended surge mitigation strategy and it dramatically reduces lightning-related equipment loss.
For New Tampa homes that want full lightning protection (not just surge mitigation), we install UL Master-Listed lightning protection systems (air terminals, down conductors, ground termination, bonding) per NFPA 780. This is a separate scope from surge protection. Lightning protection diverts a direct strike to ground; surge protection clamps the induced surge from a near strike. Both are appropriate for high-value New Tampa homes.
Smart-home retrofits are a major category in New Tampa. Lutron Caseta and Lutron RA2 Select are the dominant systems in the area, partly because they retrofit cleanly to existing wiring (no neutral required at the switch on most Caseta dimmers) and partly because they integrate with Sonos, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, Google Home, Hunter Douglas shades, and Logitech Harmony.
We do clean Lutron retrofits across Tampa Palms, Hunters Green, Cross Creek, Heritage Isles, West Meadows, Live Oak Preserve, Arbor Greene, K-Bar Ranch, and Grand Hampton. Typical retrofit: replace key wall switches with Caseta dimmers, install a Pico remote at the bedside or in a multi-way location where the original 3-way wiring is awkward, and add a Lutron Smart Bridge Pro for app and voice control. For larger homes we install Lutron RA2 Select with whole-home keypad scenes.
We also install whole-home Wi-Fi mesh systems (Eero Pro 6E, Ubiquiti UniFi, TP-Link Deco), in-wall low-voltage cabling for cameras and speakers, and structured wiring panels for new-construction-quality termination in remodels.
1985-1995 New Tampa homes were built when GFCI was required in bathrooms (since 1971), kitchens at counters (since 1987), exterior receptacles (since 1973), and garages (since 1978). Most original New Tampa homes do have GFCI in the legally required locations, but the original GFCI receptacles and breakers are now 30 to 40 years old and the internal sensing electronics are often degraded. We retrofit failing GFCIs with current-generation devices that have self-test functionality (NEC 2014 onward) and clear end-of-life indicators.
AFCI (Arc Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection became required for bedroom circuits in NEC 1999 and expanded over subsequent code cycles to nearly all 15A and 20A living-area circuits by NEC 2014. Most original 1985-1995 New Tampa wiring is not AFCI-protected because AFCI was not in the code at the time. On any major remodel that triggers panel work, we install combination AFCI/GFCI breakers per current NEC 210.12 and 210.8 requirements. For homeowners who want AFCI protection without a remodel trigger, we install combination breakers on a circuit-by-circuit basis. AFCI specifically reduces the risk of arcing-fault fires from damaged or aging conductors.
Hardwired interconnected smoke detectors with battery backup are required throughout living and sleeping areas under current Florida Building Code. Many original New Tampa homes have battery-only or hardwired-but-not-interconnected smoke detectors. We install Kidde and First Alert hardwired interconnected sets with 10-year sealed lithium backup batteries, and combo CO/smoke detectors near sleeping areas. Replacement on the 10-year service interval is also code-recognized maintenance, and we do many full-home replacements on Tampa Palms and Hunters Green homes that are at or past the original install life.
New Tampa has thousands of pools, lanais, and outdoor kitchens. We wire pool pumps (variable-speed Pentair, Hayward, Jandy controllers), salt chlorination cells, pool lights (LED retrofits to original 1980s and 1990s incandescent fixtures), heat-pump pool heaters, and the equipotential bonding grid required by NEC Article 680.
Hot tub installs require a dedicated 50A or 60A circuit with a GFCI disconnect within sight of the tub but not less than 5 feet away horizontally. We typically install a Square D QO load center disconnect with a 50A or 60A 2-pole GFCI breaker at the lanai exterior wall.
Outdoor kitchen circuits include GFCI-protected receptacles in weather-resistant boxes, dedicated circuits for refrigeration and ice makers, low-voltage transformer feeds for landscape lighting, and (where the kitchen has a built-in grill light or vent hood) hardwired connections per manufacturer instructions.
Tampa Palms, Hunters Green, Heritage Isles, Live Oak Preserve, Arbor Greene, and Grand Hampton all require ARC review for visible exterior outdoor-kitchen and pool-equipment electrical work. We coordinate the submittal where required.
New Tampa has tens of thousands of homes with original 1985 through 2005 recessed cans, surface-mount fixtures, and outdoor floods that are due for LED upgrade. We retrofit existing 6-inch and 4-inch cans to LED inserts (Halo, Lithonia, Juno) that drop into the existing housing and use the existing trim ring, or we replace the entire housing with can-less LED downlights (Halo HLB6, Lithonia WF6) where new locations are needed in remodels.
Outdoor lighting upgrades include LED security floods with motion and dusk-to-dawn sensors at garage corners and rear elevations, low-voltage landscape lighting transformer and run replacements for the original 1990s and 2000s landscape systems that are now failing, LED post lights at front entries and driveways, and accent uplighting on the mature live oaks and palms that define New Tampa's curb appeal.
Smart-home lighting requests in New Tampa cluster around Lutron Caseta and Lutron RA2 Select for switches and dimmers, Hunter Douglas PowerView for shades, and integrated voice and app control through Sonos, Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Home. We do clean retrofits that work with the existing wiring rather than tear-out-and-rewire installs.
New Tampa straddles two permit jurisdictions. Tampa Palms, Hunters Green, Cross Creek, Pebble Creek, parts of Heritage Isles, and West Meadows are within the City of Tampa. Live Oak Preserve, Arbor Greene, K-Bar Ranch, Grand Hampton, Easton Park, and the more easterly sections are unincorporated Hillsborough County. We are licensed in both jurisdictions and we pull permits through whichever applies to your address. We confirm jurisdiction at the time of estimate.
The Florida-amended NEC governs electrical work across both jurisdictions. Code references applied daily in New Tampa: NEC 230 (services), 250 (grounding and bonding), 406 (receptacles), 408 (panelboards and switchboards), 625 (electric vehicle charging), 680 (pools, spas, hot tubs), and 750 (energy management and load management).
HOA architectural review is active across nearly every New Tampa village. ARC triggers for electrical work include generator installations, EV charger conduit visible from the street, exterior service upgrades that change the meter location or conduit routing, lightning protection air terminals, and any visible exterior electrical equipment. Tampa Palms, Hunters Green, Heritage Isles, Live Oak Preserve, Arbor Greene, Grand Hampton, K-Bar Ranch, and Pebble Creek all enforce ARC review actively. We coordinate submittals as part of the project and we do not order long-lead equipment until approval is in hand.
Lightning strike, panel failure, lost power to half the home, EV charger tripping under load, hot tub disconnect that won't reset. Emergencies don't wait. We dispatch same-day across New Tampa, Monday through Saturday, and a real dispatcher calls you back within 5 minutes of your call. Crews carry breakers, surge devices, GFCI and AFCI replacements, panel feeders, and common Square D QO and Eaton CH stock. Most emergencies resolve in a single visit.
New Tampa sits in the northeast corner of our service area. We also serve the surrounding communities at the same response and pricing.
Our office is at 8407 N Mitchell Ave in Tampa. We serve homeowners and businesses throughout Tampa Bay. Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas counties.
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After this year's hurricanes, Titan is the only business I can rely on to show up when they say they will be there. Months after the storms blew through, we struggle to work with any company because the supply chain is so limited. I wish all companies were as honest as Titan. Their field technicians are not only highly skilled but very kind. Thank you Titan for your enduring commitment to integrity and great service!
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We are a first-time customer of Titan Plumbing and Electric. We can not say enough about how satisfied we are with their service. Their prices are very reasonable. Anthony, our serviceman, was prompt, kind, polite, efficient, clean and very professional. The company is family owned and we will have NO reservation hiring them to do more work for us in the future.
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They never let me down. Whenever I called them for an urgent matter, Travis and the dispatcher were incredibly helpful. They were punctual and resolved the issue promptly. I definitely plan to use them again.
Thank you to Travis, Brian, and Pete at Titan! We had a great experience with their plumbing and electrical work. They showed up on time, were easy to communicate with, and got everything done quickly and professionally. The plumbing issues were fixed without any hassle, and the electrical work was completed neatly and works perfectly. They explained everything along the way, cleaned up after themselves, and were respectful of our home. Highly recommend them for any plumbing or electrical needs.
Travis, employed by Titan Plumbing, is one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet. The son of the owner, he treats people with 110% satisfaction. Great guy. I tell all my neighbors and friends about the job he did.
I will recommend Titan and Electric to everyone I know. Not only are they professional but they honored everything they said and got the job done quickly and efficiently while still being friendly. I called in the morning and I had my new water heater by the afternoon. Thank you so much for a wonderful job!
My water heater broke and they came on time the following morning. They repaired it in record time at a reasonable price. I would recommend them to anyone because I was very pleased.
Awesome company! They came in and replaced my hot water heater and they are friendly, efficient, fast and great at what they do! For any of my future plumbing needs I will be calling Titan Plumbing! Thank you!
We recently had our two water heaters replaced. Ariel did a great job making sure that they were installed and working. We have an older house and Ariel had to solve some connection issues to get everything installed and operational. Titan was professional and skilled and the hot water and water pressure are great now.
After this year's hurricanes, Titan is the only business I can rely on to show up when they say they will be there. Months after the storms blew through, we struggle to work with any company because the supply chain is so limited. I wish all companies were as honest as Titan. Their field technicians are not only highly skilled but very kind. Thank you Titan for your enduring commitment to integrity and great service!
Scott of Titan Plumbing replaced a troublesome tankless water heater for me today (a Saturday) and did a very good job! He was professional, courteous, and efficient in his efforts. I will recommend him in the future!
Jed is a very professional and experienced plumber. He remained efficient while being very personable at the same time. Excellent job!
We are a first-time customer of Titan Plumbing and Electric. We can not say enough about how satisfied we are with their service. Their prices are very reasonable. Anthony, our serviceman, was prompt, kind, polite, efficient, clean and very professional. The company is family owned and we will have NO reservation hiring them to do more work for us in the future.
Service tech arrived promptly and was friendly and professional. Definitely recommend them!
Quick and professional. Job was done before I even arrived at the rental property. Would recommend for drain cleaning.
Kitchen sink blockage was fixed. Great job done. Courteous and professional.
Jed was very polite and knowledgeable, was able to explain the repair details clearly.
Jed was amazing and was able to fix our issue very quick! We appreciate his kindness and his quickness. If ever in the future we need service again we will ask for Jed.
Solid company. Cares about their customers.
Jed from Titan ran a new water line and hooked up a new sink for our outdoor kitchen. Jed was very polite and efficient, and did a great job for us!
I was running late getting home and the plumber waited for an hour on me. I appreciate him and his partner's patience. They fixed my issue fast and didn't complain. I haven't had a problem with my plumbing thus far. This is the company I would love to come fix my plumbing issues and I will refer them to friends in a heartbeat.
Very impressed. Was in a bind on a Saturday. Victor came out within 90 minutes of my call and was very knowledgeable about the Flologic leak detection system we had that showed a possible leak. Within 15 minutes he advised the issue was with the valve for that system that got stuck in the off position. He fixed it, tested the system and we were good to go. I'm very thankful for getting in touch with the right company. Victor was very professional, friendly, and if we have any further plumbing or electric issues we will call Titan.
They never let me down. Whenever I called them for an urgent matter, Travis and the dispatcher were incredibly helpful. They were punctual and resolved the issue promptly. I definitely plan to use them again.
Thank you to Travis, Brian, and Pete at Titan! We had a great experience with their plumbing and electrical work. They showed up on time, were easy to communicate with, and got everything done quickly and professionally. The plumbing issues were fixed without any hassle, and the electrical work was completed neatly and works perfectly. They explained everything along the way, cleaned up after themselves, and were respectful of our home. Highly recommend them for any plumbing or electrical needs.
Travis, employed by Titan Plumbing, is one of the nicest guys you would ever want to meet. The son of the owner, he treats people with 110% satisfaction. Great guy. I tell all my neighbors and friends about the job he did.
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