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Cardinal Electric & Communications Inc
4.9(
61
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Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner communicated with me quickly and sent two techs out to install my ring video doorbell and I’m happy with the work. I will hire them again soon to install a ceiling light fixture and some cafe patio lights."
Rockingham w/ Guest Home
DD w/ DriveThru
Northern Shores Pt
Primary Bath
Big or small we do it all

+147

Response time3 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Allred Electric Company, LLC
4.4(
112
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Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

"I was pleased with the work done by Allred Electrical. The process of removing my old fuse box, installing a new panel, having the town inspector come out, and the electric company coming out to remove the old outside box took longer than expected. Allred was short handed because an employee was out due to illness but they have no control over the town inspector's nor Duke Energy's schedules. Even though the process from start to finish took a little longer than expected I was only without power for part of one day by they came back on a Sunday to check on something I thought was a problem. The only problems I can think of were the fact that I couldn't get a detailed invoice prior to the job of what was to be done with a cost break down and I'm waiting for them to come back to add outlets. So I will update this review once the full job is complete."
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Response time2 days
82 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1964

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"The install was scheduled and completed quickly. The lightning rods and cable look neat and tidy along the roof. Mr. Hamilton was friendly and efficient."
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
31 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Complete Automated Technology
4.4(
165
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Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Highly recommend. Carlos was very nice very thorough. Quick and efficient and was able to install our TV on a mount above our fireplace which is tricky since it is a pull-down mount. He also quickly installed our ring camera so we didn't have to set up a separate appointment. Definitely going to hire in the future."
mount TV, hide wites behind walls, install speaker
TV Mount above fireplace
you
Installed TV in Family room with a sound bar
structural wiring

+1

Response time12 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by91%of homeowners
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Bullseye Electrical LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bullseye Electrical did an awesome job fixing some of our outlets and light switches. They were super professional and did amazing work. I highly recommend them to anyone that is looking for a professional licensed electrician."
Generac Generator
Generac Generator
Generac Generator
Garage New wire
Garage New wire

+1

Response time4 hrs
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Barriet Electric
5.0(
1
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Serving Madison, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Credit card accepted

"Terence was wonderful, super straightforward and quick helping us get our outdated dryer outlet up to date. He navigated multiple roadblocks with ease and made is so simple and straightforward for us. Really wonderful!"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

Yes, in most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home models. Because these installations involve significant alterations to your home's electrical system and produce exhaust fumes, local governments often require a permit or inspection for safety purposes. A generator permit typically costs between $50 and $250, depending on your location. Your electrician or certified installer can usually handle the permitting process for you, but you will be responsible for the cost. It's a good practice to confirm with your installer that they will pull all necessary permits before work begins.

These advanced generators use a key fob or a smartphone app to remotely start, which is ideal for getting power back on immediately without venturing outside. This feature is more common on whole home generators, but you may be able to find it on large portable generators, too.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

To power a central air system during a power outage, the whole-house generator will need to be at least 5,000 watts, and this number will significantly increase for larger units. Check the specific wattage requirements of your AC unit to choose the right generator size. Consider consulting a generator installer to ensure your whole-house generator meets your electrical load needs.

While the rating will tell you how many watts the refrigerator needs at the peak of its cycle, it requires additional wattage to start. At the bare minimum, you’ll need a 1,500-watt generator to get the fridge up and running after a blackout. A 2,000-watt generator should be sufficient for most home refrigerators.

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