Proctor Electric has been based in Wilmington for over 40 years. The shop is on Redwood Road in Monkey Junction. Residential, commercial, and industrial electrical across all of New Hanover County — plus the beaches and surrounding towns.
Wilmington has homes from the 1890s to last year's new builds. Panel upgrades, outdated wiring replacement, and everything from knob-and-tube removal to full rewires.
Learn more →After Florence, everybody around here knows what losing power for a week feels like. Standby generators, transfer switches, whole-house surge protection — all installed and permitted.
Learn more →Level 2 charger installs with dedicated 240V circuits. All brands — Tesla, ChargePoint, Grizzl-E, Emporia. Panel check included, and the permit is handled for you.
Learn more →Frame TV installs, security cameras, smart switches, structured wiring, and whole-home networking. Hardwired — not battery-powered stuff that drops signal.
Learn more →Pool pump wiring, hot tub hookups, landscape lighting, outdoor outlets, and deck power. All with GFCI protection and code-compliant bonding.
Learn more →Commercial kitchen circuits, sign lighting, emergency exits, code compliance. Current clients include Krispy Kreme and Johnny Luke's Kitchen Bar right here in Wilmington.
Learn more →Home base. The shop is at 383 Redwood Rd. Fastest response times for everything south of College Road — Myrtle Grove, Echo Farms, and the 421 corridor.
Old homes with old wiring. Houses from the 1890s through the 1950s rewired regularly — knob-and-tube removal, panel upgrades, and bringing century-old homes up to current NEC without tearing up plaster where it's not necessary.
Larger homes, bigger panels, and more complex systems. Whole-house audio, smart lighting, security cameras, EV chargers, generators, and landscape lighting. Regular service throughout Landfall.
Mix of established neighborhoods and newer construction. Panel capacity issues in older homes when homeowners add pools, hot tubs, or EV chargers. Upgrades handled start to finish.
Rental properties, older homes, and the commercial strip along South College. Residential work for homeowners and landlords, plus commercial electrical for businesses along the corridor.
1960s–1980s homes that are hitting the age where panels need replacing and aluminum wiring needs attention. Also serves businesses along Independence Blvd and the Oleander corridor.
Your commercial or industrial project gets handled by a contractor with the actual certifications required — commercial kitchen equipment, industrial three-phase systems, and airport electrical. Work that requires specific credentials and experience.
Hobart-certified for commercial kitchen equipment. All service work for Krispy Kreme and Johnny Luke's Kitchen Bar in Wilmington is handled through Proctor Electric. Ovens, fryers, mixers, walk-in coolers — the heavy stuff that runs a kitchen.
Runway and taxiway lighting at ILM International Airport — 5,000-volt series loop systems. Three-phase power, motor controls, and industrial equipment. Work that most local electricians aren't licensed or equipped to touch.
Tenant buildouts, lighting retrofits, dedicated circuits for server rooms, emergency lighting, and ADA compliance. Permit process handled and coordinated with general contractors.
Ongoing electrical maintenance for commercial properties. When equipment goes down, it gets troubleshot and running again — not next week, fast turnaround.
Every job is quoted before starting so there are no surprises. Panel upgrades, generator transfer switches, EV charger installation, outlet and switch work — you get an itemized quote before any work begins.
In New Hanover County, any new circuit, panel upgrade, service change, or major rewiring requires a permit. Permits are pulled and all inspections scheduled — you don't have to deal with the county office.
Yes. Homes from the 1890s to the 1950s in the historic district have been rewired regularly. Knob-and-tube removal, panel upgrades, and bringing old wiring up to current code — carefully preserving plaster and trim where possible.
Yes. Licensed for commercial and industrial classifications. Current commercial clients include Krispy Kreme and Johnny Luke's. Industrial experience includes runway lighting at ILM airport. Certifications include Hobart, three-phase, and high-voltage.
All of Wilmington and New Hanover County. Monkey Junction, downtown, Landfall, Mayfaire, Ogden, Porter's Neck, UNCW area, Midtown, and everywhere in between. Also serves Carolina Beach, Kure Beach, Wrightsville Beach, Leland, and Hampstead.