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"Great! He is very consciousness of his work, does a good job and very dependable. He has helped me several times and I will call him again."

Amy E on October 2024

With over 30+ years of electrical experience, her to help you with all your electrical needs.

"Great! He is very consciousness of his work, does a good job and very dependable. He has helped me several times and I will call him again."

Amy E on October 2024


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Downtown Electric, LLC

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Downtown Electric, LLC

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Customers say: Quick response
2 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Welcome to Downtown Electric LLC, proudly servicing Wilmington, North Carolina and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We strive to build long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to meeting you! Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"I'll use this total bro for all my electrical work from now on"

Michael D on June 2024

Welcome to Downtown Electric LLC, proudly servicing Wilmington, North Carolina and the surrounding areas. Our goal is to complete your project to perfection. We strive to build long lasting relationships with the customers that we serve. We look forward to meeting you! Call us today! You will not be disappointed.

"I'll use this total bro for all my electrical work from now on"

Michael D on June 2024


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Security Technology Group, Inc.

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Security Technology Group, Inc.

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Customers say: Quick response
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


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C3 Electrical Contracting

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C3 Electrical Contracting

4.92(
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Customers say: Quality work
22 local quotes requested
3 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"amazing, price was great and they took care of everything with 0 issues"

Paul B on October 2025

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"amazing, price was great and they took care of everything with 0 issues"

Paul B on October 2025


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Mister Sparky of Wilmington

4.33(
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Mister Sparky of Wilmington

4.33(
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Customers say: Quick response
86 local quotes requested
15 years of experience

We are locally owned and operated company that operates 24/7. We work days, nights, and weekends for the same rate. We provide an on time guarantee and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our technicians are drug tested and background checked. They are also uniformed and have an ID badge. We show up in a fully stocked van ready to do the job. Our dispatch fees are waived for new installation estimates, and our diagnostic charges (residential only) start at 99.00. We offer many discounts and coupons on our website. Our electrical license number is M113378 and we are a DBA under AHSC, INC. Additional services: security lighting, hot tub circuits, attic fans, bath & ceiling fans, dimmers, LED lamp upgrades, GFI replacements, circuit breaker replacements, label electrical panel, annual maintenance agreements.

"went very well."

John M on November 2024

We are locally owned and operated company that operates 24/7. We work days, nights, and weekends for the same rate. We provide an on time guarantee and a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our technicians are drug tested and background checked. They are also uniformed and have an ID badge. We show up in a fully stocked van ready to do the job. Our dispatch fees are waived for new installation estimates, and our diagnostic charges (residential only) start at 99.00. We offer many discounts and coupons on our website. Our electrical license number is M113378 and we are a DBA under AHSC, INC. Additional services: security lighting, hot tub circuits, attic fans, bath & ceiling fans, dimmers, LED lamp upgrades, GFI replacements, circuit breaker replacements, label electrical panel, annual maintenance agreements.

"went very well."

John M on November 2024


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The Electric Man LLC

5.00(
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The Electric Man LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
66 local quotes requested
2 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.

"Frank responded quickly to my inquiry and provided an estimate. We agreed the work would be done within a month. Frank arrived on the agreed upon installation date on time, worked efficiently, kept me apprised of his progress. He arranged for all required inspections and coordinated work with Duke Energy employees. I would definitely hire Frank for any electrical work and recommend him highly."

Jo-Ann C on August 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.

"Frank responded quickly to my inquiry and provided an estimate. We agreed the work would be done within a month. Frank arrived on the agreed upon installation date on time, worked efficiently, kept me apprised of his progress. He arranged for all required inspections and coordinated work with Duke Energy employees. I would definitely hire Frank for any electrical work and recommend him highly."

Jo-Ann C on August 2025


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Coastal Comfort Electric LLC

5.00(
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Coastal Comfort Electric LLC

5.00(
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55 local quotes requested
1 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom 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.

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's custom 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.


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Jennings Lightning Protection

5.00(
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Jennings Lightning Protection

5.00(
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Approved Pro
47 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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Carr Electrical

5.00(
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Carr Electrical

5.00(
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
51 local quotes requested

My mission is to be an electrician that brings back the personal touch with my customers. I will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see my quality work. I am passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire me, you're hiring a professional who is trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business I feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. I won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today.

"It could not have gone any better. His knowledge of electrical components and proper installation abilities were absolutely the best. Dan is cordial, polite and punctual. We highly recommend Dan for electrical services Bev and Graham"

Bev G on April 2025

My mission is to be an electrician that brings back the personal touch with my customers. I will build a relationship that will last a lifetime once you see my quality work. I am passionate about delivering an exceptional experience. When you hire me, you're hiring a professional who is trained and skilled to deliver lasting value to your home. As a locally owned and operated business I feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. I won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today.

"It could not have gone any better. His knowledge of electrical components and proper installation abilities were absolutely the best. Dan is cordial, polite and punctual. We highly recommend Dan for electrical services Bev and Graham"

Bev G on April 2025


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Soundside Electric

5.00(
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Soundside Electric

5.00(
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Approved Pro
71 local quotes requested
5 years of experience

An Electrical company that provides reliable, innovative, and safe electrical solutions that empower our clients by meeting their needs with confidence. We are committed to delivering top-quality services, from installations to repairs, with a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction

"We are very happy with the work Soundside Electric did for us. Noah was also great about working with our schedule. "

Janice S on June 2025

An Electrical company that provides reliable, innovative, and safe electrical solutions that empower our clients by meeting their needs with confidence. We are committed to delivering top-quality services, from installations to repairs, with a focus on efficiency and customer satisfaction

"We are very happy with the work Soundside Electric did for us. Noah was also great about working with our schedule. "

Janice S on June 2025

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Electrical questions, answered by experts

For electrical projects in Wilmington, select corrosion-resistant wiring and weatherproof electrical boxes to withstand coastal humidity and salt exposure. The North Carolina Electrical Code recommends non-metallic conduit and marine-grade hardware for outdoor use. Always ensure materials are rated for local environmental conditions and approved by New Hanover County Inspections to maintain compliance and long-term durability.

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Wilmington's humid, coastal climate increases the risk of corrosion and storm damage to electrical systems. The North Carolina Electrical Code and New Hanover County Inspections recommend using weather-sealed enclosures, elevated panels above flood levels, and surge protection to address frequent storms and lightning. These steps help protect your electrical system from moisture, salt air, and power surges unique to the region.

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Homeowners in Wilmington often skip required electrical permits or use materials not rated for coastal conditions, risking code violations and safety hazards. Failing to install GFCI outlets in damp areas or neglecting proper grounding are frequent errors. According to New Hanover County Inspections and the North Carolina Electrical Code, consulting a licensed electrician is essential for complex work to avoid these common pitfalls.

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In Wilmington, electrical permits are required for most projects beyond basic repairs, as mandated by New Hanover County Inspections and the North Carolina Electrical Code. This includes panel changes, new wiring, and major appliance installations. All permitted work must pass inspection before service is connected or restored, as enforced by local authorities and the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.

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In Wilmington, DIY electrical work may seem cost-effective, but improper installations can violate the North Carolina Electrical Code and fail New Hanover County inspections. Licensed electricians handle permits, ensure code compliance, and reduce safety risks. While minor repairs might be manageable for experienced homeowners, most projects benefit from professional expertise due to strict local permit and inspection requirements.

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