Surge protection, generator hookups, panel upgrades, and post-storm inspections for Wilmington and the Cape Fear coast. Four decades of storm experience behind every recommendation — what fails and how to prevent it.
Power surges, flooding, fallen trees on service lines — every hurricane brings electrical damage. Most of it is preventable with the right prep. The stuff that isn't preventable needs a safe, fast response afterward.
These are the jobs that need to happen every spring before hurricane season. All of them are better done in May than scrambled for in August.
Installs at your panel. Diverts voltage spikes from lightning, downed lines, and utility switching before they reach your appliances and HVAC. Protects every circuit in the house.
Call for quoteA manual or automatic transfer switch connects your generator to your panel safely. Powers specific circuits without extension cords and prevents illegal backfeeding to the grid.
Call for quoteOlder 100-amp panels can't handle modern loads — especially during a storm when you're running everything on generator power. A 200-amp upgrade with modern breakers keeps you covered.
Call for quoteThe weatherhead is where the utility line connects to your house. If the mast is loose, corroded, or the seal is compromised, wind and rain get into the meter and panel. Inspection and repair keep your service entry sealed.
Call for quoteGround-fault and arc-fault breakers save lives during storms when water gets where it shouldn't. Every GFCI and AFCI gets tested — any that don't trip properly get replaced.
Call for quoteExterior outlets, landscape lighting, and pool equipment — all need weatherproof covers, sealed connections, and proper drainage. Anything that won't survive a storm gets inspected and upgraded.
Varies by scopeAfter a hurricane, your electrical system may look fine but have hidden damage. Water, heat, and physical impact can compromise wiring, panels, and connections in ways you can't see. Here's what to know.
Stay at least 35 feet away. Assume every downed line is live. Don't drive over them, don't try to move them. Call Duke Energy at 800-769-3766 to report.
Do not turn your panel back on. If your electrical panel got wet during the storm, it needs to be inspected and likely replaced before power is restored. Corrosion starts immediately.
Kill the main breaker. A burning or acrid smell means insulation is overheating somewhere. Turn off the main breaker and call an electrician before using any circuits.
Never run a generator indoors. Not in the garage, not in the carport. Carbon monoxide kills more people after hurricanes than the storm itself. Generators go outside, 20 feet from windows.
It installs at your panel and diverts voltage spikes before they reach your appliances and electronics. Protects everything in the house — not just what's on a power strip. Lightning, downed lines, and utility switching all cause surges. In coastal NC, it's one of the best investments you can make.
If you're evacuating, yes — turn off the main breaker. This prevents surge damage when the utility restores power. If you're staying and have a generator, leave the panel on but make sure your transfer switch is properly installed. Never connect a generator directly to your panel without a transfer switch.
A whole-house surge protector includes the unit, a dedicated breaker, and labor. That protects your entire panel — every circuit, every appliance. Call for a quote — it costs less than replacing one fried appliance.
Don't touch anything wet or damaged. Check for downed lines near your property, look for scorch marks at your panel, and check if outlets got wet. If your home flooded or the panel was exposed to water, call an electrician before turning power back on.
If you want to power circuits in your house safely, yes. Without a transfer switch, you're limited to extension cords through windows. A manual transfer switch connects your portable generator to specific panel circuits safely and prevents backfeeding. Call for a quote on transfer switch installation.