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NuBlue Electric
4.8(
19
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Serving River Bend, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2017

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"The electrician added the circuits to the existing house panel by removing a no longer used 220 breaker. He then instructed us on how to purchase a hot tub that could use the existing 110 line to the back deck. He was very helpful and considerate of our needs."
EV Charger Installation Services
Electrical Panel Services
Electrical Fixture Installation Services
Whole Home Generator Installation Services
EV Charger Installation Services

+104

Response time5 hrs
Response rate96%
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Mr. Electric of Jacksonville
5.0(
13
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Serving River Bend, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They had my Generac up and running in no time. Very nice technician. I will be sure to call them first if I have any other issues."
Recent Panel Upgrade
Generac Whole Home Installation
Panel Upgrade with Portable Generator Interlock
Generac Whole Home Install
Federal Pacific Panel Upgrade

+19

Response time2 days
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by38%of homeowners
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W B Lightning Rods
4.6(
367
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Serving River Bend, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"William Burden is the third generation owner of WBLightningRods and his company has been in business since 1950. He is very courteous, professional, was on time, and has a very good crew. William was present for the entire installation. We chose the copper system. We are glad for the peace of mind a lightning rod system will provide."
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection
 Residential LPS
lightning protection

+79

Response time1 day
64 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods
5.0(
11
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Serving River Bend, 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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Gvt Electric LLC
5.0(
6
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Serving River Bend, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Gabriel, GVT Electric LLC was excellent! He was responsive and his expertise allowed for a quick turnaround in getting the work completed ahead of schedule. He kept me informed throughout the process with photos and the report needed for the appraisal. Excellent service and highly recommend Gabriel."
Response time2 days
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Phillip Keith Davis
5.0(
3
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Serving River Bend, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Phillip installed my Tesla Wall Connector and knocked it out. Fair price, showed up on time, great communication, and the work was clean and professional. You can tell he does these regularly. Highly recommend."
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

To reduce AC startup power for a whole-house generator, install a soft start kit or hard start capacitor, which lowers the initial surge by gradually ramping up the compressor. Using a smart load manager can also help by staggering startup loads, preventing a system overload and future costly repairs.

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.

It might seem counterintuitive, but installing a generator transfer switch will save you money in the long run. While you’ll have to pay between $400 and $2,500 to have the transfer switch installed, you’ll recoup that amount later on when you don’t have to pay for expensive repairs to your appliances, devices, and electrical system that may have burned out, overloaded, or stopped working due to a sudden loss of power or an incorrect hook up of a generator to your home

In most municipalities, you will need a permit to install a permanent home generator, including emergency backup, partial-home, and whole-home generators. A permit for a generator usually costs between $50 and $250, depending on where you live. Your electrician or certified generator installer will usually pull the permit for you—and might be required to do so by your building department—but you’ll be on the hook for the cost of the permit. You should ask your installer before agreeing to any work if they will pull the necessary permits for your project.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

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