Wilmington, North Carolina · Electricians

Electricians in Wilmington, NC

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

1 firm listed so far Updated October 2026

Wilmington is served by local service businesses indexed below. Electricians handle wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, EV chargers, and code inspections.

We list one electrician for Wilmington so far, and we add others as we find them in public data. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the electricians niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

If you live in Wilmington, NC and need a electrician, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call them, get a written estimate, and compare it with the others we add. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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How we rank electricians in Wilmington

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the electricians category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring electricians in Wilmington: what the local data says

  • 28% of homes in Wilmington were built before 1970 and the median home dates to 1990. Older homes can have ungrounded outlets or panels sized for far less than today's loads, so an electrician should look at the panel before pricing added circuits.
  • Wilmington averages about 14 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing. Summer cooling loads are when older panels and shared circuits show their limits, so mention any window units or central air when asking about panel capacity.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Wilmington, NC, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Electricians around Wilmington

Nearby directories for the same trade: Myrtle Beach (1 ranked), Raleigh (4 ranked), Cary (5 ranked).

Common questions

Electricians in Wilmington: quick answers

How are the electricians in Wilmington ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the electricians category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best electrician in Wilmington?

We list one electrician so far, so read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get a written estimate before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a electrician's license in North Carolina?

Licensing in North Carolina runs through the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, with electricians, plumbers and HVAC licensed by their own state boards. Before hiring anyone in Wilmington, ask for the license number and verify it in the board's public lookup (nclbgc.org for general contractors; the State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors or the State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors for those trades). Jobs under $40,000 do not require a general contractor license, so ask about insurance either way. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which electricians serve Wilmington?

This page lists Green Wave Electrical Contractors LLC, in ranked order. It publishes a phone number, so you can call directly.

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What electricians actually charge (2026 prices by job type)

What to look for when hiring a electrician in Wilmington

  • Ask for the North Carolina electrical contractor license. In North Carolina, electricians need it from the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors. Verify it at the official North Carolina license lookup before signing. Check the license class: a Limited license covers projects up to $100,000 and an Intermediate license up to $200,000.
  • Written estimates. Any electrician who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A electrician who's done work in Cape Harbor Apartments or Lansdowne Estates will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular electricians neighborhoods in Wilmington

The electricians on this page serve all of Wilmington and surrounding areas, including Cape Harbor Apartments, Lansdowne Estates, Seahawk Landing, Seahawk Village, University Suites. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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