From the meter base to the last outlet.

The service and the walls

Panels & service upgrades

A full panel, a service that can’t carry an EV charger or a heat pump, or a meter base rusting off the siding are all reasons to look at the service. We replace panels, upgrade services from the meter base to the main breaker, add subpanels, and coordinate the disconnect and reconnect with your utility.

Panel replacement
100A to 200A service upgrades
Meter base & mast replacement
Subpanels for additions, garages and shops
Federal Pacific and Zinsco panel replacement
Load calculations before you add big loads

Ask about panels & service upgrades

Rewiring older homes

The Triangle has a lot of houses from the early 1900s and a lot more from the 1960s and ’70s. Each era has its own wiring problems. We trace what you have, tell you what matters and what can wait, and rewire in stages if that fits the house and the budget better.

Knob-and-tube replacement
Aluminum branch wiring repair (COPALUM or AlumiConn) or rewire
Grounded outlets in place of two-prong
Whole-house and partial rewires
Pre-purchase and insurance-driven wiring updates

Ask about rewiring older homes

The problems you notice, and the rooms you live in.

Fix it, light it

Troubleshooting & repairs

Most electrical problems leave clues: which circuit, what was running, when it started. We test methodically, find the cause instead of swapping parts until it goes away, and explain what we found before we fix it.

Breakers that keep tripping
Dead outlets and circuits
Flickering or dimming lights
Warm outlets, switches or cover plates
GFCI and AFCI problems
Partial power loss

Ask about troubleshooting & repairs

Lighting, fans & fixtures

Good lighting changes how a room works. We add recessed and LED lighting, hang ceiling fans on properly rated boxes, put in dimmers and smart switches, and light porches, paths and driveways.

Recessed and LED retrofit lighting
Ceiling fans on fan-rated boxes
Dimmers and smart switches
Porch, path and security lighting
Under-cabinet kitchen lighting

Ask about lighting, fans & fixtures

Lightning, ice and long outages.

Storm season

Generators & storm readiness

Ice storms and the tail ends of hurricanes knock out power here for days at a time. A properly installed inlet and interlock or transfer switch lets a generator run the circuits you choose, without ever back-feeding the utility line.

Generator inlet boxes
Panel interlock kits
Manual and automatic transfer switches
Standby generator electrical hookup
Choosing which circuits to back up

Ask about generators & storm readiness

Whole-home surge protection

Summer thunderstorms roll through the Piedmont almost every afternoon in July. A surge protective device at the panel takes the first hit for every circuit in the house; point-of-use strips then guard the electronics behind them.

Type 1 or Type 2 surge devices at the panel
Surge protection with service upgrades
Advice on point-of-use protection

Ask about whole-home surge protection

Chargers, heat pumps, remodels and business spaces.

New loads, new rooms

EV chargers & new big loads

Before a 240-volt charger or a new heat pump goes in, someone has to check that the service can carry it. We run the load calculation, then install the circuit, and tell you plainly if an upgrade or a load-management device makes more sense.

Level 2 EV charger circuits
Load calculations and load management
Heat pump and HVAC circuits
Range, dryer and water heater circuits
Hot tub and spa disconnects

Ask about ev chargers & new big loads

Remodels, additions & new construction

Remodels are where old wiring meets new code. We plan circuits with you and your builder, rough in to pass inspection the first time, and trim out neatly once the walls are finished.

Kitchen and bath remodels
Basement finishes
Additions and sunrooms
Detached garages, workshops and studios
New construction wiring

Ask about remodels, additions & new construction

Commercial service work

Businesses need repairs done right and done without shutting the doors for a day. We handle added circuits, lighting upgrades, troubleshooting and the electrical side of tenant upfits.

Added circuits and dedicated equipment lines
Commercial LED lighting upgrades
Tenant upfit wiring
Troubleshooting and repairs

Ask about commercial service work

Before work starts

A clear scope and a price first.

We look at the job, explain the options in plain words, and give you the price up front. Permits are pulled for the work that needs them.

Sparks, smoke or a burning smell?

Shut it off, then call.

Turn off the breaker or the main if you can do it safely, then call (919) 542-2672. If there’s fire or smoke, get out and call 911. Stay clear of any downed line and call your utility.

Electrical services in Chapel Hill & the Triangle.