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Burnett Electrical Contracting LLC

3003 Kanewood Dr
5.00(
12
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Approved Pro

Burnett Electrical Contracting LLC

3003 Kanewood Dr
5.00(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Derrick Burnett did an excellent job of upgrading my electrical service from 100 amps to a 200 amp service. His prices are very reasonable and the quality of his work is excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend this business."

John K on August 2025

We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Derrick Burnett did an excellent job of upgrading my electrical service from 100 amps to a 200 amp service. His prices are very reasonable and the quality of his work is excellent. I would not hesitate to recommend this business."

John K on August 2025


Astrowatt Electric

2477 Reliance Avenue
4.89(
9
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Approved Pro

Astrowatt Electric

2477 Reliance Avenue
4.89(
9
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
13 local quotes requested
7 years of experience

When you need comprehensive electrical solutions for your home, trust only the best in the business. We are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to providing superior craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. With over 50 years of experience and over 1000 + 5 star reviews on Google, we can address your electrical needs with accuracy and the utmost care. No matter if you need help with lighting installation or circuit breaker repair, our local electricians in Apex, NC, are here for you. As our motto says - "we are a customer service company that hires awesome electricians"

"The entire installation took around 2 hours. "

Luka R on August 2025

When you need comprehensive electrical solutions for your home, trust only the best in the business. We are passionate about what we do, and we are committed to providing superior craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. With over 50 years of experience and over 1000 + 5 star reviews on Google, we can address your electrical needs with accuracy and the utmost care. No matter if you need help with lighting installation or circuit breaker repair, our local electricians in Apex, NC, are here for you. As our motto says - "we are a customer service company that hires awesome electricians"

"The entire installation took around 2 hours. "

Luka R on August 2025


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Mr. Electric of Chapel Hill

112 Perkins Dr Ste 100
4.33(
12
)
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Mr. Electric of Chapel Hill

112 Perkins Dr Ste 100
4.33(
12
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
94 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

Need an electrician in Orange County to help you cut down costs on your next electricity bill? Let Mr. Electric of Chapel Hill help you reach your goals. Whether its installing, repairing or upgrading, Mr. Electric has a solution for your Chapel Hill and Carrboro area homes and businesses. With around the clock availability, our team offers several services that could benefit not only your home or business, but also the environment. Whether it's for safety and security or specialty lighting for the holiday season, Mr. Electric can assist you with your every need.

"This is a great team. Dwayne and Alec came out the same day, diagnosed the problem, and came back two days later to install the equipment. Very professional, very effective. I recommend them highly."

Patrick C on May 2025

Need an electrician in Orange County to help you cut down costs on your next electricity bill? Let Mr. Electric of Chapel Hill help you reach your goals. Whether its installing, repairing or upgrading, Mr. Electric has a solution for your Chapel Hill and Carrboro area homes and businesses. With around the clock availability, our team offers several services that could benefit not only your home or business, but also the environment. Whether it's for safety and security or specialty lighting for the holiday season, Mr. Electric can assist you with your every need.

"This is a great team. Dwayne and Alec came out the same day, diagnosed the problem, and came back two days later to install the equipment. Very professional, very effective. I recommend them highly."

Patrick C on May 2025


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Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric LLC.

4514 Bragg Blvd.
4.72(
256
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Approved Pro

Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric LLC.

4514 Bragg Blvd.
4.72(
256
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 96% of Angi customers
Recommended by 96% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

Blanton's was established by Nathan (Bill) Blanton in 1951. Today. more than six decades later, Bill's passion for service, workmanship and customer satisfaction is still evident in the way we do business. While we embrace innovation to solve your electrical, heating, and cooling problems, our old fashioned service commitment remains the same. It's the reason we're an industry leader, and the reason so many of our customers become lifetime clients. Don't trust your system to just anyone. Blanton's hires only the most qualified technicians. We're dedicated to providing the highest quality installation, most innovative design, and most energy efficient products in the industry. Our team is committed and driven to deliver prompt, dependable and unparalleled service, with a constant focus on ensuring 100% customer satisfaction. Call us today!

"very professional and the service was fantastic"

Erma J on March 2023

Blanton's was established by Nathan (Bill) Blanton in 1951. Today. more than six decades later, Bill's passion for service, workmanship and customer satisfaction is still evident in the way we do business. While we embrace innovation to solve your electrical, heating, and cooling problems, our old fashioned service commitment remains the same. It's the reason we're an industry leader, and the reason so many of our customers become lifetime clients. Don't trust your system to just anyone. Blanton's hires only the most qualified technicians. We're dedicated to providing the highest quality installation, most innovative design, and most energy efficient products in the industry. Our team is committed and driven to deliver prompt, dependable and unparalleled service, with a constant focus on ensuring 100% customer satisfaction. Call us today!

"very professional and the service was fantastic"

Erma J on March 2023


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M.R. Stoner Electric, Inc.

3216 Hawkins Avenue
4.83(
172
)
Approved Pro

M.R. Stoner Electric, Inc.

3216 Hawkins Avenue
4.83(
172
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
132 local quotes requested

Welcome to M.R. Stoner Electric, Inc. We are a family owned and operated electrical contractor. We are fully licensed, insured, and have a 100% guarantee on all of our work. We have been providing Residential, Commercial, and Industrial electrical service and repair to our valued customers for 33 years. Our qualified, professional, and knowledgeable technicians have the skill, training, and experience necessary to complete your installation or repair job no matter how small or large. They are up-to-date on all of the latest local and state safety codes and requirements. We are also an authorized Generac Generator Dealer. We sell, install, and provide annual preventative maintenance for Generac Generators. Please call us today at 919-774-8877 and speak to one of our friendly customer service representatives to schedule an at-home site visit for a quote. Ask us about our Synchrony Financing available for all your electrical needs.

"Very responsive, kept me informed, and they did an amazing job"

Lynn W on August 2025

Welcome to M.R. Stoner Electric, Inc. We are a family owned and operated electrical contractor. We are fully licensed, insured, and have a 100% guarantee on all of our work. We have been providing Residential, Commercial, and Industrial electrical service and repair to our valued customers for 33 years. Our qualified, professional, and knowledgeable technicians have the skill, training, and experience necessary to complete your installation or repair job no matter how small or large. They are up-to-date on all of the latest local and state safety codes and requirements. We are also an authorized Generac Generator Dealer. We sell, install, and provide annual preventative maintenance for Generac Generators. Please call us today at 919-774-8877 and speak to one of our friendly customer service representatives to schedule an at-home site visit for a quote. Ask us about our Synchrony Financing available for all your electrical needs.

"Very responsive, kept me informed, and they did an amazing job"

Lynn W on August 2025


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E-A1 PROS LLC

2316 Swinson Farm Road
5.00(
11
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Approved Pro

E-A1 PROS LLC

2316 Swinson Farm Road
5.00(
11
)
Approved Pro
14 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior residential painting projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Luis and his crew did an excellent job of installing two fixtures and replacing a circuit breaker and a defective outlet in my home. I highly recommend E-A1 Pros for all your electrical needs"

Peter M on September 2025

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity, and stands behind our work. We specialize in both interior and exterior residential painting projects. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction!

"Luis and his crew did an excellent job of installing two fixtures and replacing a circuit breaker and a defective outlet in my home. I highly recommend E-A1 Pros for all your electrical needs"

Peter M on September 2025


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Southernwoods Woodworking

4226 Lewis Ferrell Rd
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Southernwoods Woodworking

4226 Lewis Ferrell Rd
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Approved Pro
15 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

SOUTHERNWOODS WOODWORKING is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 16 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

SOUTHERNWOODS WOODWORKING is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. With over 16 years of experience, we pride ourselves on our innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!


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Sunnydale Electric of North Carolina, Inc.

581 John Mitchell Road
4.94(
17
)
Approved Pro

Sunnydale Electric of North Carolina, Inc.

581 John Mitchell Road
4.94(
17
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
9 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We exist to bless you through our work. Our mission is to understand your situation completely and offer the best possible solution to you. We have three generations of electrician's in our family that lead our team in wisdom, integrity, and experience. We are a local, family-owned company that simply wants to use our skills to care for other's needs. Call us today and speak to our family; let's figure out how we can serve you.

"The crew arrived a few minutes early and were experienced, efficient and courteous. Good value. Excellent service and end product."

carl h on May 2025

We exist to bless you through our work. Our mission is to understand your situation completely and offer the best possible solution to you. We have three generations of electrician's in our family that lead our team in wisdom, integrity, and experience. We are a local, family-owned company that simply wants to use our skills to care for other's needs. Call us today and speak to our family; let's figure out how we can serve you.

"The crew arrived a few minutes early and were experienced, efficient and courteous. Good value. Excellent service and end product."

carl h on May 2025


Amped Up Electrical LLC

2580 Flemingtown Rd
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Amped Up Electrical LLC

2580 Flemingtown Rd
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Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.


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Rock Electrical Construction, LLC

407 Sunset Ave
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro

Rock Electrical Construction, LLC

407 Sunset Ave
5.00(
9
)
Approved Pro
Free onsite estimate

Rock Electrical Construction, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Isaiah was great and so helpful! Very professional and knowledgeable and helped to decide the placement for the outlets. We couldn't install the fan/ heater combos and was very glad to have Isaiah research the different fan types and to let me know the pros and cons before installation. Very happy with my overall experience! Job well done! "

Brenda P on July 2025

Rock Electrical Construction, LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Isaiah was great and so helpful! Very professional and knowledgeable and helped to decide the placement for the outlets. We couldn't install the fan/ heater combos and was very glad to have Isaiah research the different fan types and to let me know the pros and cons before installation. Very happy with my overall experience! Job well done! "

Brenda P on July 2025

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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Durham, NC

Electrical wiring can last between 50 and 70 years if properly installed and maintained. However, factors like moisture damage and overloading outlets can shorten this lifespan. To extend your wiring's life, unplug electronics when not in use, avoid overloading outlets, and schedule regular electrical inspections every five to ten years.

If your house was built in the 1960s and hasn't been rewired, it likely needs it. Older homes may have outdated wiring like knob-and-tube, which poses fire risks due to flammable insulation. Rewiring ensures safety and may also require updating your circuit panel, outlets, switches, and fixtures. Contact a local electrician to help with your rewiring needs.

Yes, rewiring your house is worth it, especially if your wiring is outdated. It improves safety by reducing fire risks and can increase your property's value. However, you may not need a full rewire. A home inspector can tell you if a partial rewire will bring your home up to code.

Yes, you can sometimes rewire a house without removing walls. Electricians might access wiring through attics, basements, or crawl spaces, or make small holes to run new wires. However, this isn't always possible, and in some cases, removing sections of walls is necessary to ensure the wiring is installed safely and meets code.

A house should typically be rewired every 25 years to maintain safety. Over time, wiring deteriorates, increasing fire risks. Regular electrical inspections every five to ten years help assess the need for rewiring. Staying proactive with maintenance ensures a safe, efficient electrical system and prevents potential hazards before they become serious issues.

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