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Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc

4.91(
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Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc

4.91(
54
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

We are a local Electrical company capable of handling any job big or small all while maintaining the best Quality around! We have a Satisfaction Guarantee. We work extremely hard to keep our good name & reviews. Family owned business with 4-5 employees who are all dedicated to the company. We have 25+ years experience in Electrical Remodel, Troubleshooting, custom home & New construction. We service All Triad areas. We specialize in Service work Yet can handle commercial projects as well. We are also a Certified Generac Generator Dealer and Servicer.

"The communication from the office was wonderful. The technician arrived late, but apologized. Did put up the fan. However, the only reason they didn’t get a five star rating as he did not ask me what size downrod I wanted and installed the longer one and I wanted the shorter one. When I asked him, he said it’s too late to change it now. However, he was courteous and kind. Just didn’t follow through on what I had asked because he said it would take too much to change it."

Lillian L on October 2025

We are a local Electrical company capable of handling any job big or small all while maintaining the best Quality around! We have a Satisfaction Guarantee. We work extremely hard to keep our good name & reviews. Family owned business with 4-5 employees who are all dedicated to the company. We have 25+ years experience in Electrical Remodel, Troubleshooting, custom home & New construction. We service All Triad areas. We specialize in Service work Yet can handle commercial projects as well. We are also a Certified Generac Generator Dealer and Servicer.

"The communication from the office was wonderful. The technician arrived late, but apologized. Did put up the fan. However, the only reason they didn’t get a five star rating as he did not ask me what size downrod I wanted and installed the longer one and I wanted the shorter one. When I asked him, he said it’s too late to change it now. However, he was courteous and kind. Just didn’t follow through on what I had asked because he said it would take too much to change it."

Lillian L on October 2025


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Bretco Electric Company Inc

4.79(
221
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Bretco Electric Company Inc

4.79(
221
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

To learn about our current promotions, please call us at 336-774-1223! It all began in 1990 as an idea and today is one of the most respected Electrical Service Companies in Winston-Salem. Under the guidelines of Randy Draughn, Bretco grew to a full-service Electrical Company. We respect our customers right to get value for their dollar. Hometown values and a great work ethic, are how we separate ourselves from the competition. Repeat and long term satisfied customers are Bretcos' No.1priority. Give Bretco Electric Company a call for all your Residential and Commercial needs. About President Randy Draughn for Bretco Electric Company Inc. I earned my Electrical Contractors License in the Unlimited Category from the North Carolina State Board Of Examiners in October of 1988. Bretco is a member of the Better Business Bureau since 2004 Company Information Summary: Locally owned and operated since 1990 by Randy Draughn. Licensed & Insured. Servicing Residential & Commercial Clients, service upgrades, landscape lighting, standby / backup generators, telephone / network, outlet repair & installation, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, fuse box, hot water heaters, security lighting, hot tubs, swimming pools, bucket truck, parking lot lighting, chandelier cleaning, smoke detectors, and troubleshooting.

"They were professional and tried to meet my needs."

Jeanne P on June 2023

To learn about our current promotions, please call us at 336-774-1223! It all began in 1990 as an idea and today is one of the most respected Electrical Service Companies in Winston-Salem. Under the guidelines of Randy Draughn, Bretco grew to a full-service Electrical Company. We respect our customers right to get value for their dollar. Hometown values and a great work ethic, are how we separate ourselves from the competition. Repeat and long term satisfied customers are Bretcos' No.1priority. Give Bretco Electric Company a call for all your Residential and Commercial needs. About President Randy Draughn for Bretco Electric Company Inc. I earned my Electrical Contractors License in the Unlimited Category from the North Carolina State Board Of Examiners in October of 1988. Bretco is a member of the Better Business Bureau since 2004 Company Information Summary: Locally owned and operated since 1990 by Randy Draughn. Licensed & Insured. Servicing Residential & Commercial Clients, service upgrades, landscape lighting, standby / backup generators, telephone / network, outlet repair & installation, recessed lighting, ceiling fans, fuse box, hot water heaters, security lighting, hot tubs, swimming pools, bucket truck, parking lot lighting, chandelier cleaning, smoke detectors, and troubleshooting.

"They were professional and tried to meet my needs."

Jeanne P on June 2023


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Hicks Family Electric

4.87(
39
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Hicks Family Electric

4.87(
39
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
8 years of experience

Welcome to Hicks Family Electric, proudly servicing Mocksville and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Good pricing, quick and professional service. Highly recommend!"

Christopher A on January 2025

Welcome to Hicks Family Electric, proudly servicing Mocksville and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We look forward to building long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"Good pricing, quick and professional service. Highly recommend!"

Christopher A on January 2025


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Vintage Electrical Services, LLC

4.82(
76
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Vintage Electrical Services, LLC

4.82(
76
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
17 years of experience

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 the start to the 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.

"We are so glad that Steve Beatty was referred us for our project. He was absolutely the ideal person for the job and ensured all the electricty and fans for our new covered deck were installed perfectly. We really appreciated his expertise in helping us make decisions and of course his professionalism. We will call him again for all our electrical needs and have already referred him to a friend. "

Katie K on June 2025

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 the start to the 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.

"We are so glad that Steve Beatty was referred us for our project. He was absolutely the ideal person for the job and ensured all the electricty and fans for our new covered deck were installed perfectly. We really appreciated his expertise in helping us make decisions and of course his professionalism. We will call him again for all our electrical needs and have already referred him to a friend. "

Katie K on June 2025


FatBoy Electrical Service, LLC

4.72(
27
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FatBoy Electrical Service, LLC

4.72(
27
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Free onsite estimate

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Wry professional and personal"

Larry A on April 2024

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today!

"Wry professional and personal"

Larry A on April 2024


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Escarate Electric

4.82(
22
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Escarate Electric

4.82(
22
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great job and expedient "

Steven S on December 2025

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Our team has quality experience in this industry, and we make sure our customers are happy before we leave. Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"Great job and expedient "

Steven S on December 2025


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Southern Accents Lighting and Electrical Contracting LLC

5.00(
11
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Southern Accents Lighting and Electrical Contracting LLC

5.00(
11
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Very courteous and through"

Tim W on March 2024

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Very courteous and through"

Tim W on March 2024


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Webb Electrical LLC

5.00(
9
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Webb Electrical LLC

5.00(
9
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Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At Webb Electrical LLC, 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 company to work with. Awesome job!"

Keith K on January 2026

At Webb Electrical LLC, 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 company to work with. Awesome job!"

Keith K on January 2026


Triad Energy Solutions

4.91(
44
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Triad Energy Solutions

4.91(
44
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
31 years of experience

Triad Energy Solutions specializes in professional residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services for all new construction and remodeling projects. Triad Energy Solutions- provides high quality and expert electrical services for anything from low-voltage wiring and network cabling to generators, fuse panels, and service upgrades. Professional Electrical Services With more than 20 years of professional, electrical experience, Triad Energy Solutions offers all our customers top-quality workmanship on all our projects. And as a family-owned-and-operated business, we are committed to offering expert service. We will stand behind all our work��guaranteed.

"Tyler Tuttle did an exceptional job of installing LED lighting and an electrical outlet at Pilot International Gift Shop. We would definitely recommend his services."

Pilot International Hift Shop N on March 2021

Triad Energy Solutions specializes in professional residential, commercial, and industrial electrical services for all new construction and remodeling projects. Triad Energy Solutions- provides high quality and expert electrical services for anything from low-voltage wiring and network cabling to generators, fuse panels, and service upgrades. Professional Electrical Services With more than 20 years of professional, electrical experience, Triad Energy Solutions offers all our customers top-quality workmanship on all our projects. And as a family-owned-and-operated business, we are committed to offering expert service. We will stand behind all our work��guaranteed.

"Tyler Tuttle did an exceptional job of installing LED lighting and an electrical outlet at Pilot International Gift Shop. We would definitely recommend his services."

Pilot International Hift Shop N on March 2021


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Golden Electric llc

5.00(
7
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Golden Electric llc

5.00(
7
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Approved Pro
1 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Golden Electric LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Fast response. Added outlets, chandelier, a switches to custom library . Fair price and excellent craftsmanship. Highly recommend!! "

Benny M on December 2025

Golden Electric LLC is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality service in an honest, efficient, and professional way. Our pledge is to create successful relationships with our customers, employees and community by building trust, treating every project with the utmost integrity and exceeding expectations. We look forward to working with you!

"Fast response. Added outlets, chandelier, a switches to custom library . Fair price and excellent craftsmanship. Highly recommend!! "

Benny M on December 2025

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FAQs for electrical wiring or panel upgrade projects in Winston Salem, 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.

The Winston Salem, NC homeowners’ guide to electrical wiring or panel upgrades

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