Electrical Services for Wilmington & the Cape Fear Region
From large commercial build-outs to residential panel replacements, Harbour Electric has the experience and licensing to handle any electrical project — done right the first time.
Built for Business
We've been the electrical contractor of choice for Wilmington businesses for 25 years. Our commercial crews are experienced, licensed, and ready to work around your schedule.
New Construction & Tenant Build-Outs
Full electrical installation for new commercial buildings, office suites, retail spaces, and tenant improvements. We work directly with general contractors and project managers to keep your timeline on track.
- Rough-in & trim-out
- Load calculations
- Permit coordination
- Final inspections
Panel Upgrades & Service Upgrades
Aging or undersized electrical service is a safety hazard and a business liability. We upgrade commercial panels and service entrances to meet current code and your growing power demands.
- 200A–800A service upgrades
- Sub-panel installation
- Load balancing
- Code compliance
Lighting Design & Installation
From energy-efficient LED retrofits to full lighting design for new spaces, we help commercial clients reduce energy costs and improve the look and function of their facilities.
- LED retrofit & upgrades
- Exterior & parking lot lighting
- Emergency & exit lighting
- Dimming & controls
Data & Low-Voltage Systems
Structured cabling, data drops, and low-voltage systems installed cleanly and to spec. We coordinate with your IT team to ensure everything is ready on move-in day.
- Cat6 / fiber cabling
- Server room wiring
- Security & access control rough-in
- AV system rough-in
Generator & Backup Power
Keep your business running during outages with a properly sized standby generator system. We handle everything from load analysis to installation and transfer switch wiring.
- Standby generator installation
- Automatic transfer switches
- Load analysis & sizing
- Maintenance & testing
Code Compliance & Inspections
Buying or selling a commercial property? Need to pass a city inspection? We perform thorough electrical inspections and bring systems up to current NEC and local code requirements.
- Pre-purchase inspections
- Code violation corrections
- Insurance compliance
- Arc-fault & GFCI upgrades
Trusted in Wilmington Homes
Whether you're building new, renovating, or just need a repair, our residential electricians treat your home with the same care and professionalism we'd want in our own.
New Home Wiring
Complete electrical installation for new home construction — from rough-in through final trim. We work with builders throughout the Cape Fear region and take pride in clean, code-compliant work.
- Full rough-in & trim
- Service entrance installation
- Permit & inspection coordination
- Builder coordination
Whole-Home Rewiring
Older homes with aluminum wiring, knob-and-tube, or outdated cloth wiring are a fire risk. We rewire homes safely and efficiently, minimizing disruption to your family.
- Aluminum wiring remediation
- Knob-and-tube replacement
- Cloth wiring replacement
- Minimal drywall damage
Panel Replacement & Upgrades
Breakers tripping? Running out of circuits? We replace outdated panels and upgrade service to 200A or higher so your home can handle modern electrical demands.
- 200A service upgrades
- Federal Pacific / Zinsco replacement
- Arc-fault breaker installation
- Surge protection
EV Charger Installation
Charge your electric vehicle at home with a dedicated Level 2 charger. We assess your panel capacity, pull the permit, and install a safe, code-compliant charging station.
- Level 2 charger installation
- Panel capacity assessment
- Permit & inspection
- All major EV brands
Ceiling Fans & Fixtures
New ceiling fans, light fixtures, recessed lighting, and outlet additions installed quickly and cleanly. No job is too small — we take pride in every detail.
- Ceiling fan installation
- Recessed lighting
- Outlet & switch additions
- Dimmer installation
Safety Inspections
Whether you're buying a home or just want peace of mind, our licensed electricians perform thorough safety inspections and provide a written report of any issues found.
- Pre-purchase inspections
- GFCI & AFCI compliance
- Smoke detector wiring
- Written inspection report
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Call us or submit a request online. We'll get back to you within one business day with an honest, no-pressure estimate.