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Salt and Light Electric

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Salt and Light Electric

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
30 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Formerly known as Clear Choice Electric! We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s 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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great experience! Knowledgeable electrician quickly diagnosed the problem, and fixed the issue. We have an older house, and he requested some photos of our breaker box to make sure he had the right replacements."

Todd L on December 2025

Formerly known as Clear Choice Electric! We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer’s 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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Great experience! Knowledgeable electrician quickly diagnosed the problem, and fixed the issue. We have an older house, and he requested some photos of our breaker box to make sure he had the right replacements."

Todd L on December 2025


Burnett Electrical Contracting LLC

5.00(
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Burnett Electrical Contracting LLC

5.00(
12
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Customers say: Quick response
11 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



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CMC Electric

4.66(
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CMC Electric

4.66(
483
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
321 local quotes requested

CMC Electric has served the Electrical & Generator needs of residents and businesses in the Triangle area and beyond since 2006... Our full list of services include everything from minor fixes to major renovations and installations. That means we're ready to handle all your needs, no matter how simple or complex. We believe you won't find a more capable team of technicians anywhere around. From a blown fuse to a faulty outlet or a new addition to your home, you can count on CMC Electric for any type of electrical work as well as generator installations and maintenance.

"The technician did bot complete the project at all. I was given a window of time foe arrival then an agent call 30 minutes before the end time of arrival to say the technician was backed up and could not come at all that day. "

Eugenia B on January 2026

CMC Electric has served the Electrical & Generator needs of residents and businesses in the Triangle area and beyond since 2006... Our full list of services include everything from minor fixes to major renovations and installations. That means we're ready to handle all your needs, no matter how simple or complex. We believe you won't find a more capable team of technicians anywhere around. From a blown fuse to a faulty outlet or a new addition to your home, you can count on CMC Electric for any type of electrical work as well as generator installations and maintenance.

"The technician did bot complete the project at all. I was given a window of time foe arrival then an agent call 30 minutes before the end time of arrival to say the technician was backed up and could not come at all that day. "

Eugenia B on January 2026


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Saou Messahli

5.00(
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Saou Messahli

5.00(
5
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3 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We will apply our experience, great expertise, quality, and customer service, in order to meet the consumer's 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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Saou was very thorough and responded quickly that night to my request and was out the next day to fix and repair all electrical issues. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an electrician. "

Ashley F on February 2026

We will apply our experience, great expertise, quality, and customer service, in order to meet the consumer's 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 in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Saou was very thorough and responded quickly that night to my request and was out the next day to fix and repair all electrical issues. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an electrician. "

Ashley F on February 2026


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Streamline Plumbing & Electric

4.71(
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Streamline Plumbing & Electric

4.71(
14
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Customers say: Quick response
51 local quotes requested
23 years of experience

Streamline Services is a fifth-generation, family-owned and operated home services company dedicated to providing the highest standards of excellence in residential plumbing, electrical services, furnace & heating services , drain clearing & sewer lines, and home air conditioning services. Our team is built on generations of experience, ensuring top-tier solutions for homeowners in need of reliable and professional service. At Streamline Services, service is about more than just fixing plumbing, electrical, or HVAC issues. We believe in making a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Whether through local initiatives or direct customer interactions, we are committed to giving back and ensuring we leave a positive mark wherever we go.

"prompt, efficient and curteous"

James W on October 2012

Streamline Services is a fifth-generation, family-owned and operated home services company dedicated to providing the highest standards of excellence in residential plumbing, electrical services, furnace & heating services , drain clearing & sewer lines, and home air conditioning services. Our team is built on generations of experience, ensuring top-tier solutions for homeowners in need of reliable and professional service. At Streamline Services, service is about more than just fixing plumbing, electrical, or HVAC issues. We believe in making a lasting impact on the communities we serve. Whether through local initiatives or direct customer interactions, we are committed to giving back and ensuring we leave a positive mark wherever we go.

"prompt, efficient and curteous"

James W on October 2012


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Cape Fear Air, Electric & Plumbing

4.84(
612
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Cape Fear Air, Electric & Plumbing

4.84(
612
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
115 local quotes requested

Cape Fear Air-Electric-Plumbing is an air conditioning, heating, electrical, and plumbing contractor with two locations to Serve You! Fayetteville, NC (910) 483-8790 and Raleigh, NC (919) 322-2000. We have been serving the Triangle and Fayetteville areas since 1973. Nobody knows Trane like we do...... We are the oldest Trane dealer in town! Our trained professionals sell, service and install all major brands as well. We repair and replace: Air conditioning systems • Heat pumps • Gas Package units • Heat Pump Package units• Duct systems • Gas furnaces • Air handlers • Mini Split Systems • Air cleaners • Ultra Violet Air Purification and Humidifiers We can provide our commercial and residential customers with affordable heating and cooling systems to fit their lifestyles and budgets. We offer water heater installation, plumbing repairs and service, and electrical as well. To better serve our customers, we offer 24-hour emergency service six days a week. We also provide same-day service and repairs. Financing is available and we offer extended warranties! Cape Fear Air Conditioning & Heating Co., Inc. values your business and will work hard to maintain your complete satisfaction. Call us today to schedule service or request an estimate.

"They were excellent to work with and very knowledgeable."

Angel F on February 2026

Cape Fear Air-Electric-Plumbing is an air conditioning, heating, electrical, and plumbing contractor with two locations to Serve You! Fayetteville, NC (910) 483-8790 and Raleigh, NC (919) 322-2000. We have been serving the Triangle and Fayetteville areas since 1973. Nobody knows Trane like we do...... We are the oldest Trane dealer in town! Our trained professionals sell, service and install all major brands as well. We repair and replace: Air conditioning systems • Heat pumps • Gas Package units • Heat Pump Package units• Duct systems • Gas furnaces • Air handlers • Mini Split Systems • Air cleaners • Ultra Violet Air Purification and Humidifiers We can provide our commercial and residential customers with affordable heating and cooling systems to fit their lifestyles and budgets. We offer water heater installation, plumbing repairs and service, and electrical as well. To better serve our customers, we offer 24-hour emergency service six days a week. We also provide same-day service and repairs. Financing is available and we offer extended warranties! Cape Fear Air Conditioning & Heating Co., Inc. values your business and will work hard to maintain your complete satisfaction. Call us today to schedule service or request an estimate.

"They were excellent to work with and very knowledgeable."

Angel F on February 2026


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LivElectric Services, LLC

5.00(
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LivElectric Services, LLC

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
2 years of experience
Emergency services offered

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Quick, efficient, well explained and fair price."

Bernardo L on August 2025

We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

"Quick, efficient, well explained and fair price."

Bernardo L on August 2025


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The Electric Solution

4.75(
6
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The Electric Solution

4.75(
6
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At The Electric Solution, we specialize in providing cutting-edge electrical solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to sustainability, safety, and efficiency. Our team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service and expertise in all areas of electrical systems, from design and installation to maintenance and upgrades. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, ensuring that we fully understand and address the unique requirements of each project.

"It was pretty fast and was resolved fast and is working good!"

Joshua T on December 2025

At The Electric Solution, we specialize in providing cutting-edge electrical solutions tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a strong commitment to sustainability, safety, and efficiency. Our team comprises experienced professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service and expertise in all areas of electrical systems, from design and installation to maintenance and upgrades. We pride ourselves on our customer-centric approach, ensuring that we fully understand and address the unique requirements of each project.

"It was pretty fast and was resolved fast and is working good!"

Joshua T on December 2025


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Mister Sparky Electric of Raleigh and Wake Forest

4.84(
16
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Mister Sparky Electric of Raleigh and Wake Forest

4.84(
16
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
34 local quotes requested
6 years of experience

Mister Sparky knows you are busy and your time is valuable. Having to wait for any service contractor isn't acceptable. That's why when you call Mister Sparky for your residential service and repair needs, we take it very seriously. Our tagline is "We're On Time, You'll See, or The Repair Is Free!" and we mean it. Mister Sparky's on-time guarantee is the best in the country and since our electricians are highly trained, skilled, and experienced, your expectations and needs are always met and exceeded. We give you options for solving your electrical problem and provide you with an exact price on how much it will cost to the penny. Then, upon receiving your approval we will start the work immediately and finish it the same day in most cases. All repairs are guaranteed. If an electrical repair fails during normal use in the first year we will either repair or replace the item at no charge to you. Your complete satisfaction with our electricians and electrical repairs is 100% guaranteed.

"Great work"

Bill S on January 2026

Mister Sparky knows you are busy and your time is valuable. Having to wait for any service contractor isn't acceptable. That's why when you call Mister Sparky for your residential service and repair needs, we take it very seriously. Our tagline is "We're On Time, You'll See, or The Repair Is Free!" and we mean it. Mister Sparky's on-time guarantee is the best in the country and since our electricians are highly trained, skilled, and experienced, your expectations and needs are always met and exceeded. We give you options for solving your electrical problem and provide you with an exact price on how much it will cost to the penny. Then, upon receiving your approval we will start the work immediately and finish it the same day in most cases. All repairs are guaranteed. If an electrical repair fails during normal use in the first year we will either repair or replace the item at no charge to you. Your complete satisfaction with our electricians and electrical repairs is 100% guaranteed.

"Great work"

Bill S on January 2026

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

While homeowners with substantial electrical knowledge might technically attempt a subpanel installation, most local building departments require permits and inspections for this type of work. Professional electricians understand local code requirements, can obtain necessary permits, and ensure the installation meets safety standards. Given the significant safety risks associated with incorrect electrical work, most homeowners benefit from hiring a licensed professional.

A standard subpanel installation takes an average of four to eight hours. This timeframe may extend if you're installing multiple subpanels or adding specialized circuits like those for spa equipment. Factors such as difficult access points, complex wiring paths, or permit processing times can also affect the overall project duration.

Adding a subpanel doesn't directly reduce electricity consumption or lower your utility bills. A subpanel simply redistributes power from your main panel to additional circuits. However, organizing your electrical system more efficiently may help prevent overloaded circuits and the associated problems. For actual cost savings, consider energy-efficient appliances and lighting instead.

The appropriate subpanel size depends on your specific electrical requirements. Consider the number and type of devices you'll be powering, potential future needs, and the capacity of your main electrical panel. An electrician can perform a load calculation to determine the most suitable amperage rating for your situation, ensuring you have adequate power without overpaying for unnecessary capacity.

A main electrical panel connects directly to your utility's power supply and contains your home's primary service disconnect. It distributes electricity throughout your entire house. A subpanel, by contrast, receives power from the main panel and redistributes it to a specific area of your home. Think of the main panel as the primary distribution point and the subpanel as a secondary branch that extends your electrical system's reach.

While electrical upgrades aren't as immediately visible as kitchen or bathroom renovations, they can contribute to your home's functionality and safety. Prospective buyers often appreciate updated electrical systems that can accommodate modern power demands. A properly installed subpanel that provides additional capacity for workshops, home offices, or future expansions could be an attractive feature for certain buyers, though the direct impact on home value varies by market.

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