Residential & commercial electricians serving Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington, NC.
We serve every neighborhood in Wilmington, including Downtown Historic District, Monkey Junction, Ogden and Forest Hills, plus the surrounding communities. 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington homes and businesses.
Emergency Electrician Wilmington →Home & commercial electrical repair and troubleshooting. Trusted electrical repair services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Electrical Repair Wilmington →100–200 amp service & breaker box replacement. Trusted electrical panel upgrade services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Electrical Panel Upgrade Wilmington →Home rewiring, knob & tube and aluminum wiring replacement. Trusted whole house rewiring services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Whole House Rewiring Wilmington →Whole house standby & Generac generator installs. Trusted generator installation services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Generator Installation Wilmington →Level 2 & Tesla Wall Connector installs. Trusted ev charger installation services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
EV Charger Installation Wilmington →GFCI outlets, extra outlets, dimmers & USB outlets. Trusted outlet & switch installation services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Outlet & Switch Installation Wilmington →Recessed lighting, fixtures, chandeliers & under-cabinet. Trusted lighting installation services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Lighting Installation Wilmington →Landscape, security & exterior lighting. Trusted outdoor lighting installation services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Outdoor Lighting Installation Wilmington →Indoor, outdoor & high-ceiling fan installs. Trusted ceiling fan installation services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Ceiling Fan Installation Wilmington →Hot tub, appliance, garage & workshop circuits. Trusted dedicated circuit installation services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Dedicated Circuit Installation Wilmington →Home electrical safety inspections & diagnostics. Trusted electrical inspection & troubleshooting services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Electrical Inspection & Troubleshooting Wilmington →Surge protector installation at the panel. Trusted whole house surge protection services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Whole House Surge Protection Wilmington →Hardwired smoke/CO detectors & video doorbells. Trusted smoke detector & doorbell wiring services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Smoke Detector & Doorbell Wiring Wilmington →Home automation, smart lighting & low-voltage. Trusted smart home wiring services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Smart Home Wiring Wilmington →Commercial electrical contractor for businesses. Trusted commercial electrician services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Commercial Electrician Wilmington →Office, retail & tenant build-out electrical. Trusted office & retail electrical installation services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Office & Retail Electrical Installation Wilmington →Residential & commercial new build wiring. Trusted new construction electrical services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
New Construction Electrical Wilmington →Commercial & residential LED upgrades. Trusted led lighting retrofit services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
LED Lighting Retrofit Wilmington →Solar hookups, battery storage & critical-load panels. Trusted solar & battery backup electrical services for Wilmington homes and businesses.
Solar & Battery Backup Electrical Wilmington →Call (888) 592-6466 24/7 or request service online. Same-day appointments available in Wilmington.
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 Wilmington 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.”
“Replaced every two-prong outlet in our older home with grounded ones. Great communication and fair pricing.”
“Doorbell transformer upgrade fixed our video doorbell dropping offline. Quick, inexpensive and exactly what was needed.”
Yes. Our residential electricians handle everything from outlets to rewiring, and our commercial electricians serve offices, restaurants, retail stores and warehouses throughout Wilmington.
C E Barton Electric is consistently rated among the best electricians in Wilmington for responsiveness, clear pricing and quality workmanship on repairs, installations and upgrades. Call (888) 592-6466 to see why Wilmington homeowners recommend us.
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.
Yes — our emergency electricians are available 24 hours a day in Wilmington, NC. Call (888) 592-6466 for sparking outlets, power outages, burning smells or breakers that won't reset.
Most electrical repairs in Wilmington 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 Wilmington, we serve Leland, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Castle Hayne and communities across North Carolina.
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