Residential & commercial new build wiring for homes and businesses in Chapel Hill, NC. Trusted local electricians, upfront pricing and same-day scheduling available.
As an electrical contractor in Chapel Hill, we work from your plans to deliver clean, well-organized wiring that passes inspection the first time and leaves room for the future: EV-ready garages, generator-ready panels and smart home pathways.
We serve every neighborhood in Chapel Hill, including Meadowmont, Governors Club, Briar Chapel and Northside, plus the surrounding communities. Because our electricians work in Chapel Hill every week, we know the local permit process, the common wiring styles found in the area's homes and the utility requirements that affect new construction electrical projects.
Every project is different, but the main cost factors are the scope of work, materials and fixtures selected, the distance wire must run from the panel, accessibility (attic, crawlspace or finished walls) and whether a permit and inspection are required. We provide a firm written quote before work begins, so Chapel Hill customers never see surprise charges.
“Under-cabinet lighting and new pendants over the island. Looks like a magazine kitchen now.”
“Whole house generator installed before hurricane season. We lost power for two days last month and never noticed. Worth every penny.”
“Doorbell transformer upgrade fixed our video doorbell dropping offline. Quick, inexpensive and exactly what was needed.”
Yes — including sub panels, new circuits and tie-in to the existing service.
We offer lighting and electrical layout assistance to help you place outlets, switches and fixtures where you'll actually use them.
Yes. C E Barton Electric partners with custom and production builders across Chapel Hill, NC and also works directly with owner-builders.
We bid from plans with a detailed scope. Call (888) 592-6466 to send us your drawings.
We recommend it and can include a 60A EV circuit and a generator interlock or transfer switch provision in the build.
Fast, affordable electrical repair & installation anywhere in North Carolina. Open 24/7.