For Mathew Ellzey, becoming a master electrician began with a simple introduction. At 21, his future brother-in-law was working in the electrical trade and encouraged him to give it a try. Ellzey quickly discovered that he enjoyed the work and began what would become a nearly 30-year career built around solving problems, serving customers, and doing each job correctly.
Ellzey spent more than 22 years with Fox Service Company and gained experience with a couple of other companies as well. In February 2021, he started LZ Electrical Services serving a broad stretch of Central Texas, from Buda to Kerrville. “Distance doesn’t matter,” Ellzey says.
Like many business owners, Ellzey once imagined steady expansion. Experience, however, taught him that growth also brings administrative demands. “Everyone wants to grow, but I like the ease,” he says, noting that maintaining a manageable operation allows him to remain personally involved in the work. He has added limited support while keeping the company intentionally small enough to protect its dependable, hands-on service.
That approach has helped LZ Electrical Services earn trust among homeowners and business owners throughout Buda, Hays County, and surrounding communities. Ellzey says the foundation of that trust is straightforward: quality workmanship and timeliness. Whether the project is residential or commercial, his standards remain the same, with only minor adjustments for the property’s scale and needs.
The company handles new construction, remodels, generator connections, electric-vehicle chargers, and other electrical services. Remodels have become an especially active part of the business, strengthened by a productive relationship with local designers Leslie Petershagen of ATX Interiors and Rudy Lopez of 1626 Construction. These projects can also uncover the most surprises. One common challenge is discovering do-it-yourself electrical work completed incorrectly—or even illegally—behind walls and fixtures.
Identifying and correcting those hazards is essential to making an older property safer. Technology and changing lifestyles are shaping customer requests as well. Ellzey has seen growing interest in EV charging installations, along with some increased demand for backup-power options, particularly portable generators. Rapid development throughout Hays County has produced another trend: homeowners upgrading builder-grade electrical features soon after moving into newly constructed houses.
Although Ellzey is committed to his work, his life is not defined by electrical panels and wiring. He and his wife of 29 years, Erin, have built a close family that includes their son, Thomas, daughter, Aspen, their son-in-law, Bubba, and grandsons, Liam and Beckett. He is also a longtime car enthusiast. Over the years, that enthusiasm has remained a meaningful counterpoint to the precision and responsibility required in his electrical work.
Away from work, Ellzey enjoys his dark grey Corvette Z06. He has bonded with one longtime customer over their shared passion for Corvettes. Their professional roles recently took an amusing turn when the customer, an orthodontist, put braces on Mathew. Mathew jokes, “After years of working for him, it feels a little strange to now have his hands in my mouth.”
Erin is the household’s wine enthusiast, with a collection of more than 150 bottles. She and her “Wine Wednesday” ladies enjoy visiting Graveyard Vineyards in the Dripping Springs area and a few favorites in Fredericksburg. Matthew is the ladies’ wine chauffeur until it’s 5 o’clock, when he gets to enjoy his favorite libation – rum and Coke Zero.
Through every project, Ellzey brings the same practical philosophy to LZ Electrical Services: keep the work personal, arrive when promised, and never compromise quality. In a fast- growing region, that steady approach continues to keep homes, businesses, and relationships powered.
For more information on LZ Electrical services, visit www.lzelectricalservices.com.