Family Owned Electrical Company
The Story Behind Bretco Electric Company
Bretco Electric Company has been the local electricians and electrical contractor Winston-Salem families trust for 36 years. We're a family-operated business built on honest work and dependable results.
A Family‑Operated Electrical Contractor Serving the Piedmont Triad
Bretco Electric Company started in 1990 with a simple goal: give Winston-Salem homeowners and business owners an electrical contractor they could count on, project after project. More than three decades later, that goal still drives everything we do.
We've grown from a small residential outfit into a full-service electrical company handling everything from outlet repair to backup generator installation, but we've kept the part that matters most: we're still family owned and operated. When you call Bretco, you're talking to people who live here, raised their families here, and built their reputation here.
Today our local electricians serve homeowners and light commercial property owners across Winston-Salem, Kernersville, Clemmons, High Point, Lewisville, Pfafftown, Rural Hall, Walkertown, Advance, and Bermuda Run. Our shop sits at 301 Thurston St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103, right in the heart of the Piedmont Triad we've served since 1990.
Since 1990301 Thurston St, Winston-Salem
Our promise
Our Commitments to Every Customer
We built our business on a handful of promises we keep on every job, whether it's a simple receptacle repair or a full electrical panel replacement. Our residential electricians and commercial electricians work the same way every time: show up, do the job right, and stand behind it.
- Arrive on schedule and communicate clearly about electrical repair timelines and costs
- Follow strict electrical safety tips and code requirements on every installation
- Provide honest electrical troubleshooting instead of guesswork or unnecessary upsells
- Offer home electrical upgrades that fit your budget, from circuit breaker repair to electrical service upgrades
- Treat every property, residential or light commercial, with the same care and respect
- Stand behind our electrical maintenance and electrical installation work long after we leave
Why Winston-Salem trusts us
Why Winston‑Salem Trusts Our Licensed Electricians
36 years in this business taught us that trust is earned one project at a time. Here's what sets our team apart when you need a licensed electrical contractor.
Since 1990Family owned in Winston-Salem
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Licensed and Credentialed
Our licensed electricians carry the training and certifications required to handle residential electrical services and commercial electrical services safely, from standard outlet repair to complex panel upgrades.
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Fully Insured for Your Protection
Every job we take on is backed by full insurance coverage, so you're protected from the first consultation through the final inspection of any electrical installation.
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Decades of Hands-On Experience
With 36 years in business, we've handled nearly every kind of electrical repair, breaker replacement, and home generator installation request a Piedmont Triad property owner can throw at us.
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Local to the Piedmont Triad
We're not a national chain dispatching strangers. Our team lives in and around Winston-Salem, so we understand local codes, older home wiring, and the electrical needs specific to this area.
How We Work
Our Approach to Every Electrical Project
From a quick breaker repair to a whole house surge protection installation, we follow the same dependable process on every visit so you always know what to expect.
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Listen and Diagnose
We start by listening to your electrical questions and concerns, then run a thorough inspection to pinpoint the real issue, whether it's a tripping breaker or a flickering outlet.
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Recommend the Right Fix
We explain your options in plain language, whether that's a simple circuit breaker repair or a larger project like standby generator installation or an electrical panel upgrade.
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Complete the Work Safely
Our electricians complete the installation or repair to code, using quality materials for everything from indoor lighting installation to LED lighting installation and EV charger installation.
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Confirm and Follow Up
Before we leave, we test the work, walk you through what was done, and make sure you're confident your electrical system is safe and ready.
Learn more
Learn More About Bretco Electric Company
Our story is just one part of what makes us the electrical contractor Winston-Salem relies on. These pages fill in the rest of the picture.
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Reviews
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FAQs
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Careers
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What our customers say
What Winston‑Salem Homeowners Say About Us
Read electrician reviews from homeowners and business owners across the Winston-Salem area who have trusted Bretco Electric Company with their electrical work.
Work With Our Family
Let Our Family Handle Your Next Electrical Project
Thirty-six years in, Bretco Electric Company is still a family business that treats every customer like a neighbor. Whether you need a panel upgrade, a backup generator, or outdoor lighting installed before the holidays, our local electricians are ready to help.