Florida Keys Electric

What Florida Keys Electric does

Florida Keys Electric, Inc. (FKE) is a privately held, family-owned electrical contracting company founded in 1988 by Raymond Vazquez in Key West, Florida. The company provides commercial, industrial, and residential electrical services throughout the Florida Keys, including power distribution, lighting, fire alarm, low-voltage security, structured cabling, directional drilling, and Generac standby generator sales and installation. Its primary service lines are electrical construction, residential installation and maintenance, low voltage and fire alarm systems, directional drilling, and generator services, supported by code compliance/inspection, automation, and energy efficiency/sustainability capabilities. FKE runs a project-based, bid-driven business model on the commercial and government side, supplemented by quote-based residential service calls and a recurring maintenance/repair stream. Pricing is entirely quote-based and project-specific, with no public pricing tiers. Customers are concentrated across hospitality (Isla Bella, Oceans Edge, The Perry, Casa Marina, Hawks Cay, DoubleTree), government (City of Key West, Monroe County, Monroe County School District, FDOT), military (Naval Air Station Key West), aviation (Key West International, Florida Keys Marathon International), and healthcare (Fishermen's Hospital). The company is led by founder Raymond Vazquez (President) and Caroline Vazquez (Vice President), supported by a Controller, Operations Manager, Service Manager, General Manager, Fire Alarm Project Manager, and a 50+ person field workforce. FKE operates two offices (Key West and Marathon), holds a Florida Unlimited Electrical Contractor's License, MBE/DBE certifications, and $50M bonding capacity, and is registered in federal procurement systems (CAGE 3HBE6). FKE owns an adjacent operating subsidiary, Hy-Tech Solutions, Inc., focused on fire alarm and operations management.

Name

Florida Keys Electric

Legal name

Florida Keys Electric Inc.

Website

https://flkeyselectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Florida Keys Electric is a family-owned, full-service electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, residential, and government clients across the Florida Keys since 1988 with $50M bonding capacity.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (23821)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Electrical Contracting (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAIABAC), Residential Electrical Installation & New Construction Wiring (HSAOADAA)

Keywords

• Electrical contracting services
• Commercial electrical installation
• Fire alarm systems
• Low voltage cabling
• Standby generator installation

Headquarters

HQ city

Key West

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Electrical Construction Services: Project-based electrical contracting services for commercial, industrial, and residential construction including design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems. Revenue is generated through bid-based project contracts.
2. Generator Sales and Installation: Sales and installation of Generac standby generators for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Includes consultation, recommendation, installation, and ongoing support services.
3. Maintenance and Service Contracts: Ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, emergency repairs, and routine service for electrical systems

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Florida Keys Electric is a full-service electrical contractor that designs, installs, and maintains electrical, low voltage, fire alarm, security, structured cabling, and standby generator systems for commercial, industrial, government, hospitality, healthcare, aviation, military, and residential clients throughout the Florida Keys. The company is an authorized Generac dealer and also performs horizontal directional drilling for underground cable/conduit installation, with projects delivered under bid-based contracts and ongoing maintenance service agreements.

Product overview

Florida Keys Electric is a full-service electrical contracting company serving Key West and the Florida Keys since 1988. The company operates as a single integrated service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. Its core service portfolio consists of five primary service lines: Electrical Construction (commercial and industrial design/installation), Residential & Maintenance (home services, repairs, upgrades), Low Voltage & Fire Alarm Systems (security, fire detection, access control, structured cabling), Directional Drilling (underground utility installation), and Generator Services (Generac dealer providing consultation, installation, and support for residential, commercial, and industrial generators). Supporting these core services are specialized components including Lighting Systems & Solutions, Power Distribution & Backup Systems, Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Solutions, and Code Compliance & Safety Inspections. The company also provides automation and control systems for smart buildings and industrial applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Electrical Construction Services Design, installation, and maintenance of electrical systems for commercial and industrial facilities, including power distribution, panels, circuits, outlets, and automation controls. Targeted at commercial property owners, hospitality groups, industrial operators, and general contractors in the Florida Keys.
• Residential & Maintenance Services Installations, repairs, upgrades, and routine maintenance for residential properties, including electrical panel upgrades, interior and exterior lighting, troubleshooting, generators, safety inspections, and new installations. Targeted at homeowners and small business owners in the Florida Keys.
• Low Voltage & Fire Alarm Systems Design, installation, servicing, and maintenance of low voltage systems including fire alarms, security alarms, CCTV surveillance, access control, speakers, sound systems, and structured cabling for commercial, government, healthcare, and aviation facilities.
• Directional Drilling Services Horizontal directional drilling services for the installation of underground electrical cables and conduits for commercial, residential, and municipal projects. Targeted at general contractors, municipalities, and developers needing subsurface utility installation.
• Generator Services Comprehensive generator services including consultation, recommendation, installation, and ongoing support for Generac residential, commercial, and industrial standby generators. Targeted at homeowners, businesses, hospitality venues, and government facilities needing backup power in the Florida Keys.
• Lighting Systems & Solutions Interior and exterior lighting installations, LED retrofits, specialty lighting, and lighting control systems for various facility types. Targeted at commercial, hospitality, residential, and government customers.
• Power Distribution & Backup Systems Installation of generators, UPS systems, surge protection, emergency lighting, and backup power solutions for critical operations. Targeted at facilities needing reliable power continuity, including healthcare, government, hospitality, and commercial customers.
• Energy Efficiency & Sustainability Solutions Solar installations, energy storage systems, and energy savings retrofits for residential and commercial applications. Targeted at property owners and businesses seeking to reduce energy costs and improve sustainability.
• Code Compliance & Safety Inspections Full NEC and local code inspections, safety compliance verification, and regulatory compliance services. Targeted at property owners, facility managers, and contractors needing certified electrical inspections.
• Automation & Control Systems Automation and control systems for smart buildings, HVAC, lighting, and industrial controls. Targeted at commercial, hospitality, and industrial customers seeking integrated building automation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 140 projects completed since 1988
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GeneraccoreTechnology or IntegrationAuthorized Generac Dealer providing standby generators for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. FKE offers consultation, installation, and ongoing support for Generac generator products as a key service offering.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights12 records

Broad incumbents

• Comfort Systems USA: National mechanical and electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and institutional customers. Adjacent in capabilities and customer base, though with a heavier mechanical/HVAC weighting than FKE.
• EMCOR Group: Large diversified facilities and electrical services provider with national footprint. Competes for commercial, industrial, and government electrical work at enterprise scale well beyond FKE's regional scope.
• IES Holdings: National publicly traded provider of electrical and mechanical infrastructure solutions across commercial, industrial, and residential markets. Operates at vastly larger scale but competes for similar commercial and industrial project scopes.

Direct peers

• Watson Electrical Construction Co. Regional electrical contractor with comparable commercial, industrial, and institutional project focus. Similar project-based revenue model and GC relationship-driven acquisition approach.
• Pyramid Electrical Contractors: Regional full-service electrical contractor with comparable design-build and service capabilities across commercial and industrial segments.
• Convergint Technologies: National security, fire alarm, and life-safety systems integrator. Comparable to the low-voltage/fire alarm/security capability stream that FKE and its Hy-Tech Solutions subsidiary operate.
• Rex Moore Electrical & Systems: Full-service electrical contractor performing design-build, tenant improvement, and service work for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients. Closely aligned service portfolio to FKE.
• Miller Electric Company: Jacksonville-headquartered electrical contractor serving commercial, industrial, and utility customers across the Southeast. Comparable in service mix (electrical construction, service, low-voltage) though operating at significantly larger scale than FKE.
• Tri-City Electrical Contractors: Florida-based full-service electrical contractor performing commercial, industrial, and institutional projects. Closely comparable regional electrical contracting model with similar project-based bidding, low-voltage/fire alarm capabilities, and GC relationship-driven GTM.
• Blair Electric: Electrical contracting firm serving commercial, industrial, and government clients with similar installation and service capabilities. Comparable project-based contracting model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FKElectricInc
• Facebookfacebook.com/FlKeysElectric
• Instagraminstagram.com/floridakeyselectric
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/florida-keys-electric-inc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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