Residential & commercial electricians serving Columbus and nearby communities. Electrical repair, panel upgrades, EV chargers, generators, lighting, smart home wiring and 24/7 emergency electrician service.
Everything electrical for homes & businesses:
C E Barton Electric is the electrical contractor Columbus homeowners, landlords and business owners call for dependable electrician services. Whether you need an affordable electrician for a flickering light, a master-level crew for a 200 amp service upgrade, or a 24 hour electrician for a sparking outlet at midnight, our local team covers all of Columbus, NC.
We serve Columbus and nearby communities such as Colfax, Collettsville, Columbia and Comfort. Every job starts with a clear, by-the-job quote — no surprises — and ends with a clean work area and a thorough walkthrough.
Every service below has its own dedicated Columbus page with details, FAQs and pricing factors. Residential electrician, commercial electrician and electrical contractor services — all from one local company.
24/7 emergency electrical repair. Trusted emergency electrician services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Emergency Electrician Columbus →Home & commercial electrical repair and troubleshooting. Trusted electrical repair services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Electrical Repair Columbus →100–200 amp service & breaker box replacement. Trusted electrical panel upgrade services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Electrical Panel Upgrade Columbus →Home rewiring, knob & tube and aluminum wiring replacement. Trusted whole house rewiring services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Whole House Rewiring Columbus →Whole house standby & Generac generator installs. Trusted generator installation services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Generator Installation Columbus →Level 2 & Tesla Wall Connector installs. Trusted ev charger installation services for Columbus homes and businesses.
EV Charger Installation Columbus →GFCI outlets, extra outlets, dimmers & USB outlets. Trusted outlet & switch installation services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Outlet & Switch Installation Columbus →Recessed lighting, fixtures, chandeliers & under-cabinet. Trusted lighting installation services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Lighting Installation Columbus →Landscape, security & exterior lighting. Trusted outdoor lighting installation services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Outdoor Lighting Installation Columbus →Indoor, outdoor & high-ceiling fan installs. Trusted ceiling fan installation services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Ceiling Fan Installation Columbus →Hot tub, appliance, garage & workshop circuits. Trusted dedicated circuit installation services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Dedicated Circuit Installation Columbus →Home electrical safety inspections & diagnostics. Trusted electrical inspection & troubleshooting services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Electrical Inspection & Troubleshooting Columbus →Surge protector installation at the panel. Trusted whole house surge protection services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Whole House Surge Protection Columbus →Hardwired smoke/CO detectors & video doorbells. Trusted smoke detector & doorbell wiring services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Smoke Detector & Doorbell Wiring Columbus →Home automation, smart lighting & low-voltage. Trusted smart home wiring services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Smart Home Wiring Columbus →Commercial electrical contractor for businesses. Trusted commercial electrician services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Commercial Electrician Columbus →Office, retail & tenant build-out electrical. Trusted office & retail electrical installation services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Office & Retail Electrical Installation Columbus →Residential & commercial new build wiring. Trusted new construction electrical services for Columbus homes and businesses.
New Construction Electrical Columbus →Commercial & residential LED upgrades. Trusted led lighting retrofit services for Columbus homes and businesses.
LED Lighting Retrofit Columbus →Solar hookups, battery storage & critical-load panels. Trusted solar & battery backup electrical services for Columbus homes and businesses.
Solar & Battery Backup Electrical Columbus →Call (888) 592-6466 24/7 or request service online. Same-day appointments available in Columbus.
Your electrician diagnoses the issue and gives you a clear, by-the-job price before starting.
Repairs and installations completed cleanly, to code, with permits handled when required.
We test everything, explain what we did and leave your Columbus home or business spotless.
“Our chandelier in the two-story foyer was hung perfectly. They brought the right equipment and were done in a couple of hours.”
“Recommended by a neighbor and now I understand why. Responsive, knowledgeable and respectful of our home.”
“Outdoor outlets and a dedicated line for the pool pump. Professional from the first phone call to the final walkthrough.”
Yes. Our residential electricians handle everything from outlets to rewiring, and our commercial electricians serve offices, restaurants, retail stores and warehouses throughout Columbus.
Yes — our emergency electricians are available 24 hours a day in Columbus, NC. Call (888) 592-6466 for sparking outlets, power outages, burning smells or breakers that won't reset.
Absolutely. Panel replacements, new circuits, rewires, generator and EV charger installs require permits in North Carolina, and we handle the permit and inspection scheduling for you.
Most electrical repairs in Columbus are priced by the job, so you know the total before we start. Larger projects such as panel upgrades, rewiring, generators and EV chargers receive a written quote after a quick evaluation.
In addition to Columbus, we serve Colfax, Collettsville, Columbia, Comfort, Como and communities across North Carolina.
C E Barton Electric is consistently rated among the best electricians in Columbus for responsiveness, clear pricing and quality workmanship on repairs, installations and upgrades. Call (888) 592-6466 to see why Columbus homeowners recommend us.
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