Winston-Salem, NC
Winston‑Salem Electricians Serving Every Corner of the City
Local electricians serving Winston-Salem for 36 years. We handle everything from tripped breakers to whole-home rewires, done right the first time.
Electrical Services Built for Winston‑Salem Homes
Winston-Salem's housing stock runs the gamut, from the brick bungalows of West Salem and Ardmore to newer builds out near Robinhood Road and the growing neighborhoods off Country Club Road. Older homes often carry outdated panels or knob-and-tube wiring that can't keep up with modern life, while newer homes need surge protection and smart upgrades to handle EV chargers, home offices, and whole-house generators.
Bretco Electric Company has been the electrical contractor families and local businesses call for three and a half decades. We know how Forsyth County's older housing stock ages, how summer storms near Salem Lake can knock out power, and what it takes to keep a breaker panel safe through another Carolina heat wave.
Whether you need residential electrical services for your house near Hanes Park or commercial electrical services for a storefront along Stratford Road, our licensed electricians bring the same careful, code-compliant work to every job. We work out of our shop on Thurston Street and show up across the city with the tools and licenses to get every job done right.
What We Handle
Residential and Commercial Electrical Services in Winston‑Salem
From panel upgrades to outdoor lighting, our team covers the full range of electrical installation and electrical repair work that Winston-Salem homes and businesses need. Below is a look at our core services, each handled by licensed electricians who treat your property like their own.
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Backup Generator Installation
Keep the lights on through Piedmont storms and winter ice with standby generator installation sized right for your home or business.
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Circuit Breaker Repair
Flickering lights or a breaker that won't stay reset are signs of a deeper problem. Our electrical troubleshooting finds the cause and fixes it.
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Commercial Electrical Services
Local shops and offices along Reynolda Road and downtown rely on our commercial electricians for maintenance, repairs, and new installations.
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Electrical Panel Upgrades
An undersized panel can't support today's appliances and electronics. We handle electrical panel replacement for homes throughout Forsyth County.
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Electrical Repairs
From outlet repair to full rewiring, our team diagnoses the issue and completes the electrical repair safely and quickly.
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Electrical Service Upgrades
Adding a hot tub, workshop, or addition? We handle electrical service upgrades that bring more capacity into your home.
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Electrical Troubleshooting
Mystery outages and warm outlets deserve a real diagnosis. We track down the root cause instead of just patching symptoms.
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EV Charger Installation
Charge your vehicle overnight with home EV charger installation wired to code and sized for your vehicle's needs.
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Indoor Lighting Installation
Update any room with energy efficient LED lighting installation designed to brighten your space without raising your power bill.
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Landscape Lighting Installation
Highlight your yard's best features with landscape lighting installation that adds curb appeal after dark.
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Outdoor Lighting Installation
From security lighting installation to porch fixtures, we handle outdoor lighting that keeps your property safe and inviting.
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Receptacle and Outlet Repair
Loose outlets, dead receptacles, and GFCI issues all fall under our receptacle repair services.
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Recessed Lighting Installation
Clean up a room's look with recessed lighting installation that fits kitchens, living rooms, and basements alike.
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Residential Electrical Services
Our residential electricians cover everything a Winston-Salem home needs, from small fixes to full home electrical upgrades.
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Surge Protection Installation
Protect your electronics and appliances with whole house surge protection built to handle Piedmont lightning season.
Why Choose Us
Why Winston‑Salem Trusts Bretco Electric Company
Homeowners and small business owners across the city choose us because we've been doing this work locally since long before Truist Stadium had its name. Here's what keeps customers calling back.
Since 1990Family owned in Winston-Salem
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Family Owned Electrical Company
We're a family owned electrical company with 36 years in Winston-Salem, which means the crew at your door has real roots here, not a franchise script.
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Licensed Electricians, Every Job
Every technician we send is a licensed electrician who follows the National Electrical Code and Winston-Salem's permitting requirements without cutting corners.
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Honest Answers to Electrical Questions
Have electrical questions about a flickering light or a hot outlet? We walk you through what we find, share electrical safety tips, and explain what it will take to fix it, no pressure.
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Dependable Electrical Maintenance
We handle electrical maintenance and electrical surge protection the same way we handle an emergency repair: on time and done right the first time.
Around town
Neighborhoods and Roads We Serve Across the City
Our trucks run routes through Winston-Salem every day, from the historic streets of Old Salem to the newer construction near Hanes Mall. A few areas where we regularly handle calls include:
- West Salem and Ardmore, with their mix of older wiring and renovated bungalows
- Buena Vista and Reynolda Park, near Wake Forest University
- Washington Park and the homes along Silas Creek Parkway
- Business along Stratford Road and Peters Creek Parkway
- Residential pockets near Salem Lake and Business 40
- New construction communities off Robinhood Road
No matter which side of town you're on, our team can be there with the right parts and a clear plan for the repair or upgrade you need.
What our customers say
What Winston‑Salem Homeowners Say About Bretco
Read electrician reviews from neighbors across Winston-Salem who called us for everything from a breaker replacement to a full panel upgrade.
Ready When You Are
Call Winston-Salem's Local Electricians Today
Whether it's a breaker that keeps tripping on Thurston Street or a new panel for a renovation near Hanes Park, Bretco Electric Company is ready to help. Reach our team and get a straightforward plan for the work your home or business needs.