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OBXtroniX, LLC
4.9(
41
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Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I've had 2 other "electricians" come out over last year or so. Neither could seem to figure out the what the problem was. Alan Ward talked to me on phone prior and by the time he got here, almost same day, he had it figured out. Fixed. We still have more work to be done. We WILL only use Alan for anything electrical we need. We are just so happy. He is extremely knowledgeable. He took time to show my grandson and I several different things. For examlple: He told us what we can do to fix sediments in our water! LoL. ( above and beyond what he was here for) He genuinely cares about his clients and thier safety. We Highly recommend Alan Ward ObXtroniX, LLC"
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
New Construction
Architectural in-ceiling atmos speakers

+8

Response time10 hrs
Response rate90%
44 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Customer service was outstanding, from initial estimate to completion of project everything was done to the highest level of quality and courtesy. I'm thankful to have hired Hamilton Lightning Protection to keep my family safe from the threats of lightning."
Chimney rod and conductor cable
Front of home,system is barely noticeable
Hiding the cables best we can
Rear of home
Work trailer

+4

Response time1 day
30 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"WB Lightning Rods did an excellent job installing lightening rods on our home. The owner stayed onsite the entire time to supervise the work. He took extra care to plan the rod and cable placement to ensure the proper protection and retain the aesthetics of our home. His crew were knowledgeable, polite, neat and efficient. We could not be more pleased with the results."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
62 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Renewable Engineered Systems
4.7(
12
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Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Well, the system is great! It took a while to get the system installed due to paper work for grant and bank loan. Finally got system up and running on 10/5/16.  The system provides complete energy for our house and business. And we don't have to pay the electric company, in fact they will be paying us for any overflow production. 

If your are interested is installing, you better hurry because the demand is increasing dramatically and the waiting time for installation will take a while.


Brian Brown from Renewable Engineered Systems is our provider. Very easy to work with and they are a local company with a very professional attitude.  His contact phone number is 276-226-0228"
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Additional Photos

+14

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lightning Defense, LLC (North Carolina)
4.6(
133
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Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1972

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"John Sherlock and his wife Corrine called within 1/2 hour of looking for Lightning Rod installers. He was available and was over to talk with us within one hour. He sent all his credentials and licenses and insurance coverages of his business and they came over the next morning and completed the installation extremely fast. He gave a fantastic offer, and lifetime warranty coverage and will even come over and take down system when we replace the roof and place back up at no charge! His wife even saw some plants we had not put in the garden still sitting in containers, and offered and planted them in the spaces we wanted, just to help out. Very friendly, helpful, professional, extremely knowledgeable and even suggested adding Lakeland Electrics Surge Protector protection they provide to go along with the Lightning rods. Yes would have them again on any home anytime."
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work
Our Work

+13

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Full Motion Network LLC
4.9(
31
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Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Sean was an amazing person who did a very thorough and neat job. He was very knowledgeable and couldnâ t be more of a gentleman. Would highly recommend this company and Sean to anyone needing any of this work done ."
Response time7 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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My Computer Works, Inc.
4.0(
630
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Serving Columbia, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Demanded money before scheduling repair person. I had been scammed by another computer company in the past; I paid but no one showed up. It did work out ok with My Computer Works BIG PLUS: Service man's car was i n shop; he walked 0.9 mile from bus stop to my house lugging heavy back pack of equipment!"
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Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Electrical questions, answered by experts

If you have a tank-type electric water heater, it runs regularly to keep the water at the desired temperature. If you live in a home where you don’t use much hot water, it could seem wasteful to run power to heat water that you’re using infrequently. You could save some power by using a smaller tank, insulating the tank, or lowering the temperature of the water heater.

The National Electric Code states that outlets should not be spaced more than 12 feet apart, and there should be an outlet placed every 6 feet at the floor line in areas designated as living spaces. Most homes in the United States have 75 outlets, but it will depend on the amount you need based on your home's size and your needs.

For a 200-amp underground service, you need a minimum of #2/0 American Wire Gauge (AWG) copper or #4/0 AWG aluminum or copper-clad wire. Don’t forget that, at minimum, you’ll need to use a 1 1/2-inch schedule 40 or 80 PVC conduit to successfully run a 200-amp underground service.

Daisy-chaining refers to placing multiple GFCI outlets in a row along the same circuit. This won’t do any harm, but it’s of limited usefulness because a properly-placed GFCI can monitor all downstream outlets on its own. Multiple GFCI installations won’t usually increase safety except in special cases.

It might seem tempting to use 14-gauge wires for your outlets, as they can run a little cheaper. But, when it comes to electrical work, it’s best not to cut costs less you overload your circuit. A 12-gauge wire will ensure that you’re protecting the outlet (and your circuit breaker) from any potential overloads that might incur, as it can handle a little more amplitude than a 14-gauge wire.

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