Residential Services

Down South Electrical Contractors provide a broad range of electrician services for our residential customers. We are licensed for all residential work and are insured for peace of mind. Whether you are building a new home, adding to an existing home or updating your existing home we can help. We work with some of the Triangles most talented custom builders to produce unique homes and spaces.

New Construction

Our electricians can handle all phases of the home building process. We work with you and your construction team to make sure the electrical systems meet your design goals and exceed all local and national electric codes.

We are on-site during several phases of a new construction project

  • installing the meter base and circuit breaker panels
  • running all interior and exterior household wiring
  • preparing electrical service for HVAC systems, water heaters, ranges, and dryers
  • securing electrical boxes for lighting and outlets to stud work
  • burying power cables for for outdoor lighting, receptacles, and detached buildings (barns, garages, workshops)
  • installing switches, dimmers, outlets, lighting, and ceiling fans after drywall is complete
  • installing low voltage devices such as door chimes, lighting and fireplace controls
  • completing the finishing touches after the final electrical inspections

Remodels

We understand that remodeling your home can be a stressful period of time. A well planned remodel project provides you with a unique opportunity to fix problems and make everything in your home work better. Our electricians can handle small and major remodel projects and work with you and your construction team to exceed your expectations. We evaluate the condition of your current electrical systems, listen to the changes that you are wanting to make and offer our advice and guidance on how we can achieve your goals safely while working within all of the latest local and national electric code standards.

We are on-site during several phases of your remodel

  • evaluating the condition of your current electrical systems
  • listening to you
  • offering advice and suggestions on how things can work better
  • updating your electrical distribution service and the components in your breaker box
  • reworking and reusing as much existing wiring as possible
  • running new wiring when needed
  • preparing your home for GFCI or AFCI circuits
  • installing new electrical boxes in existing or new walls
  • installing switches, dimmers, outlets, lighting, and ceiling fans after drywall is complete
  • installing low voltage devices like door chimes, lighting and fireplace controls
  • completing the finishing touches after the final electrical inspections

Improvement Projects

We can help with all types of improvement projects to make your life easier, safer and more efficient. We work on large and small improvement projects and we take the time to listen and understand your needs. We work with you every step of the way so that your satisfaction is guaranteed.

Here is s sampling of the type of work we do

  • Conducting safety inspections and code compliance updates
  • Installing luxury and artistic lighting fixtures and chandeliers
  • Wiring new circuits
  • Retrofitting interior accent and cabinet lighting
  • Installing or replacing recessed can lighting
  • Upgrading lighting to new energy saving LED fixtures
  • Installing and setting up of backup power systems and generators
  • Installing surge suppression systems
  • Adding an electric or plug-in hybrid car charging station to your garage or yard
  • Installing hookups for RVs and campers
  • Running electrical cabling for barns, outbuildings, sheds, workshops, or detached garages
  • Updating or installing new GFCI and AFCI Circuits
  • Providing electrical service for fountains, hot tubs, saunas, and pools