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Security Technology Group, Inc.

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Security Technology Group, Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
15 years of experience

Security Technology Group Inc is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Security Technology Group Inc is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship 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!

"They've been a huge asset to me for the last 30 years. I can't recommend them enough."

Jeff G on December 2022

Security Technology Group Inc is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. Security Technology Group Inc is a leader in providing our customers with the highest quality products and craftsmanship 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!

"They've been a huge asset to me for the last 30 years. I can't recommend them enough."

Jeff G on December 2022


Modern Lightning Protection Co., Inc.

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Modern Lightning Protection Co., Inc.

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
79 years of experience

Modern Lightning Protection, has been in the lightning protection business, since 1946! We have installed under the National Fire Protection Association and are Underwriters Laboratories compliant, with our lightning protection systems. We have worked on some of America's best known structures: � The Super Dome in New Orleans � The Monorail at DisneyWorld � The Dean Smith Center at UNC at Chapel Hill � The Orbiter Processing Facility at Cape Canaveral � The Eisenhower Mansion at Gettysburg, PA � The Statehouses of North & South Carolina Just to name a few. Modern Lightning Protection, is fully staffed with: � Certified Journeyman � Master Installers � Designers Modern is an Underwriters Laboratories listed installer company, UL ECMD Listing # 134186, and we are members of The Lightning Protection Institute.

"They arrived on time, did the work in freezing weather, and were very responsive to all questions. I hope we never have to use the lightning rods, but am glad they are now in place."

Christine M on January 2018

Modern Lightning Protection, has been in the lightning protection business, since 1946! We have installed under the National Fire Protection Association and are Underwriters Laboratories compliant, with our lightning protection systems. We have worked on some of America's best known structures: � The Super Dome in New Orleans � The Monorail at DisneyWorld � The Dean Smith Center at UNC at Chapel Hill � The Orbiter Processing Facility at Cape Canaveral � The Eisenhower Mansion at Gettysburg, PA � The Statehouses of North & South Carolina Just to name a few. Modern Lightning Protection, is fully staffed with: � Certified Journeyman � Master Installers � Designers Modern is an Underwriters Laboratories listed installer company, UL ECMD Listing # 134186, and we are members of The Lightning Protection Institute.

"They arrived on time, did the work in freezing weather, and were very responsive to all questions. I hope we never have to use the lightning rods, but am glad they are now in place."

Christine M on January 2018


"They came to install a Generac and it was all done in one day! He arranged for inspector and gas co. to come the same time to get it done. I'm very happy with Scott Jernigan and would refer him to others."

Linda N on August 2020

Jernigan Electrical Service Company of Bertie County is your premier generator firm for all your generator needs. Our integrity, professionalism and attention to detail has set us apart from the rest. Give us a call today!

"They came to install a Generac and it was all done in one day! He arranged for inspector and gas co. to come the same time to get it done. I'm very happy with Scott Jernigan and would refer him to others."

Linda N on August 2020


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W B Lightning Rods

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W B Lightning Rods

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Super Service Award
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Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
192 local quotes requested

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024

WB Lightning Rods is a third-generation lightning protection contractor. Family Owned and operated for over 60 years. installing U.L. Listed Lightning protection systems, All Over the East coast, Midwest south east and south west regions of the U.S. Installations on Residential Homes, Estate Properties, Agricultural and Equestrian Properties. Lightning Protection for trees is also available. No job to big or small References upon Request. Contact us today for a no cost or obligation estimate. We look forward to working with you on your Lightning Protection Project. Thank you. **WE ARE NOT ELECTRICIANS** **WE ONLY INSTALL LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS **

"Great company, they were fast, friendly, & accommodating. I would definitely use them again."

Jennifer B on October 2024


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Jennings Lightning Protection

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Jennings Lightning Protection

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46 local quotes requested
10 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 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. Call us today!

"Great job on installing my lightning ⚡️ protection system great price and we could not be more satisfied with the system looks great thank u again Peter!!"

Mary H on May 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 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. Call us today!

"Great job on installing my lightning ⚡️ protection system great price and we could not be more satisfied with the system looks great thank u again Peter!!"

Mary H on May 2025


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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

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Hamilton LP Lightning Rods

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
48 local quotes requested

With more than 30 yrs of experience, Hamilton Lightning Protection is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."

Monte B on September 2022

With more than 30 yrs of experience, Hamilton Lightning Protection is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality at a great price. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

"He was on time and has a great work ethic. His workers were hard workers and did a great job."

Monte B on September 2022


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NuBlue Electric

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NuBlue Electric

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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
123 local quotes requested

NuBlue Electric serves all of the Greenville-Pitt county region's electric needs. Our team of expert technicians specialize in residential and commercial electrical repairs and installations such as EV Chargers, electrical fixture installations, whole home generators, electrical panel replacements and much more. We are your electricians of choice. NuBlue Service Group Greenville is Redefining Service Excellence in the Pitt County region! Have an Electrical OR Plumbing OR Air issue? Our Greenville office can help with all of Greenville's Electric, Plumbing, and Air needs! See our website for coupons and specials.

"The electrical project was well done."

Liz K on September 2025

NuBlue Electric serves all of the Greenville-Pitt county region's electric needs. Our team of expert technicians specialize in residential and commercial electrical repairs and installations such as EV Chargers, electrical fixture installations, whole home generators, electrical panel replacements and much more. We are your electricians of choice. NuBlue Service Group Greenville is Redefining Service Excellence in the Pitt County region! Have an Electrical OR Plumbing OR Air issue? Our Greenville office can help with all of Greenville's Electric, Plumbing, and Air needs! See our website for coupons and specials.

"The electrical project was well done."

Liz K on September 2025


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Continental Engines

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Continental Engines

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57 years of experience

For 55 years, Continental Engines has provided engine and power generation solutions at the distributor level across the East Coast. Continental Engines carries multiple Generator brands to choose from, such as Kohler, and services all of the Carolinas and Georgia. We install, service and provide maintenance for all generators.

For 55 years, Continental Engines has provided engine and power generation solutions at the distributor level across the East Coast. Continental Engines carries multiple Generator brands to choose from, such as Kohler, and services all of the Carolinas and Georgia. We install, service and provide maintenance for all generators.



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Managed Generator Services

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Managed Generator Services

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Free onsite estimate

Expert generator repair and maintenance with over 25 years of residential, commercial and industrial expertise on all major brands. Our techs are all listened and reliable giving making us proud to be the industry-leader in response times. We also provide power solution consultations for home and commercial with a special focus on nursing home consultations.

Expert generator repair and maintenance with over 25 years of residential, commercial and industrial expertise on all major brands. Our techs are all listened and reliable giving making us proud to be the industry-leader in response times. We also provide power solution consultations for home and commercial with a special focus on nursing home consultations.

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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

You may need a permit for a portable generator if you’ll be installing a transfer switch for your primary residence or similar work. Otherwise, a permit for other uses may not be necessary. Check your local building codes or ask a local generator installer for more information about your local regulations.

No, you cannot plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your home. Plugging in a generator without an interlocking kit, extension cord, or wall outlet receptacle is incredibly dangerous and can cause back-feeding—power from the generator back-feeds into utility lines. Also, if the main power comes back on while your generator is on, it could damage the generator and cause a house fire.

You can determine what size generator you need by listing the various appliances it will power during an outage. Write down the start-up watt usage, and then add them all together. 

A 7,500-watt generator will run your refrigerator, freezer, well pump, and lighting circuits without a problem. However, you’ll need an extra 3,000 to 4,500 watts to run your water heater and another 5,000 to 25,000 watts to run your electric furnace. In these instances, a whole-home generator is your best bet for running your critical equipment.

Generators run on a variety of fuel types, ranging from natural gas to solar power. Keep in mind that fuel costs varying by type:

  • Natural gas: $2,000–$21,000 per year 

  • Liquid propane: $2,000–$21,000 per year

  • Diesel: $3,000–$20,000 per year

  • Gasoline: $500–$3,000 per year

  • Solar generator: $2,000–$25,000 per unit

  • Battery backup: $10,000–$25,000 per unit

When properly maintained, natural gas generators can last a long time, as much as 20 to 40 years. They have relatively few needs compared to generators with other fuel types. However, the generator’s lifespan ultimately depends on how often the generator is used and for how long it’s left running.

The Washington, NC homeowners’ guide to generator installs

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