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Bretco Electric Company: Winston-Salem's TrustedLocal Electricians
Reliable residential and commercial electrical services backed by 36 years of family ownership.
Bretco Electric Company is the local electricians Winston-Salem trusts for every job.
About Bretco Electric Co
A Family Owned Electrical Company Serving Winston‑Salem Since 1990
Bretco Electric Company has been wiring homes and businesses throughout Winston-Salem for 36 years, and we're still locally owned and family-operated today. That kind of longevity doesn't happen by accident. It happens when a team of licensed electricians shows up, does quality work, and treats every customer like a neighbor, because that's exactly what they are.
Our crew handles everything from a single outlet repair to a full electrical installation for a new addition. Whether you're a homeowner dealing with a tripped breaker or a business owner planning a panel upgrade, we bring the same attention to detail and the same straightforward communication to every project, no matter the size.
As an established electrical contractor in Winston-Salem, we've seen just about every electrical issue a Piedmont Triad home or building can throw at us. That experience means faster diagnosis, fewer surprises, and work you can count on for years to come.
Our services
Residential and Commercial Electrical Services
Bretco Electric Company offers a complete lineup of electrical services for homeowners and light commercial properties across Winston-Salem and the surrounding towns. Browse the list below to find the service you need, or give us a call and we'll point you in the right direction.
Our licensed electricians are trained and equipped to handle each of these jobs safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with local electrical codes.
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Backup Generator Installation
From home generator installation to standby generator installation for larger properties, we size and install systems that keep the lights on during a Piedmont Triad outage.
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Circuit Breaker Repair
A tripping breaker is more than an inconvenience, it's often a warning sign. We diagnose the cause and handle breaker replacement when a panel component has reached the end of its life.
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Commercial Electrical Services
Our commercial electricians support light commercial properties around Winston-Salem with low service call rates and dependable turnaround on every job.
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Electrical Panel Upgrades
Older homes often outgrow their original panels. We handle electrical panel upgrades and electrical panel replacement so your system can safely support modern electrical demand.
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Electrical Repairs
From flickering lights to dead circuits, our team handles electrical repair and electrical maintenance work with careful troubleshooting and lasting fixes, not quick patches.
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Electrical Service Upgrades
Adding a hot tub, workshop, or home addition usually calls for more capacity. We manage electrical service upgrades and other home electrical upgrades from start to finish.
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Electrical Troubleshooting
Unusual smells, warm outlets, or unexplained power loss deserve a professional look. Our electrical troubleshooting process finds the real cause quickly and safely.
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EV Charger Installation
We handle home EV charger installation for homeowners switching to electric vehicles, with safe wiring sized correctly for your charger and panel.
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Indoor Lighting Installation
From new fixtures to full room rewiring, our indoor lighting installation services include LED lighting installation and other energy efficient lighting options that cut down on your power bill.
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Landscape Lighting Installation
Highlight your yard, walkways, and architecture with professional landscape lighting installation designed to last through North Carolina weather.
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Outdoor Lighting Installation
Beyond landscape features, our outdoor lighting installation includes security lighting installation to keep entryways, driveways, and porches well lit after dark.
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Receptacle & Outlet Repair
Loose, sparking, or dead outlets are a safety concern. We provide fast receptacle repair and outlet repair so every plug in your home works the way it should.
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Recessed Lighting Installation
Clean up a room's look and improve efficiency with recessed lighting installation, paired with energy efficient lighting fixtures built to last.
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Residential Electrical Services
Our residential electrical services cover everything a Winston-Salem homeowner needs, from small repairs to complete system overhauls, handled by experienced residential electricians.
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Surge Protection Installation
Protect your appliances and electronics with surge protection installation, including whole house surge protection that guards your entire electrical system against electrical surge damage.
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Why choose us
Why Homeowners and Businesses Choose Bretco Electric Company
Picking the right electrical contractor matters, especially when the work involves your home's wiring or your business's power supply. Here's what keeps customers across Winston-Salem calling Bretco Electric Company for every job.
Since 1990Family owned in Winston-Salem
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36 Years of Local Experience
Few electrical contractors in the area have been around as long as Bretco. That experience means we've already seen and solved the issue you're dealing with.
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Licensed and Insured Electricians
Every technician on our team is a licensed electrician, and every job is backed by insurance, so you're protected from start to finish.
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Family Owned and Operated
As a true family owned electrical company, we treat every customer relationship like it matters, because it does, and because word travels fast in a community this size.
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Honest, Upfront Communication
We explain the scope of work, the reasoning behind it, and the cost before we start, so there are no surprises when the job is finished.
How it works
Getting Electrical Work Done the Bretco Way
Hiring an electrician shouldn't feel complicated. Here's what to expect when you call Bretco Electric Company for any project, large or small.
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Call or Request Service
Reach out by phone or through our online form and tell us what's going on, whether it's a repair, an upgrade, or a new installation.
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Schedule a Visit
We'll schedule a time that works for your household or business and send a licensed electrician who's ready to assess the situation.
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Get a Clear Plan
Before any work begins, we walk you through what needs to happen, what it will cost, and how long the job will take.
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Quality Work, Done Right
Our team completes the job to code, cleans up after itself, and stands behind the work with the same reliability we've offered for 36 years.
Service areas
Proud to Call the Piedmont Triad Home
Bretco Electric Company is based right here in Winston-Salem, and that local connection shapes how we do business. We know the older housing stock near West End and Ardmore, the newer construction going up around Kernersville, and the mix of residential and light commercial properties scattered across the Piedmont Triad.
Supporting this region means more than showing up for service calls. It means hiring locally, training the next generation of electricians, and keeping our prices fair for the neighbors who've supported us since 1990. If you're interested in a career with a company that's part of the local fabric, check out our current electrician jobs.
Our roots here run deep, and we plan on keeping them that way for another 36 years and beyond.
Electrical Services Across Winston-Salem and the Surrounding Towns
Bretco Electric Company provides residential and commercial electrical services throughout Winston-Salem and the nearby communities of the Piedmont Triad. If your town is on this list, our team is ready to help.
Home base since 1990
Winston-Salem
301 Thurston StWinston-Salem, NC 27103 Electrician in Winston-Salem
What our customers say
What Our Customers Say
Read electrician reviews from homeowners and business owners across the Winston-Salem area who have trusted Bretco Electric Company with their electrical work.
Ready when you are
Call Bretco Electric Company Today
Whether you have electrical questions about a flickering light, need electrical safety tips, or you're ready to schedule a full panel upgrade, our licensed electricians are standing by. Reach the family owned team Winston-Salem has trusted for 36 years and get a clear answer, not a runaround.