Raleigh · Wake County

Family-Owned Electrician in Raleigh, NC Since 2011

Home of the FREE on-site quote

Finding a good electrician in Raleigh shouldn’t be hard — but for years, working as service electricians for other local companies, we kept seeing the same gaps in customer service. So in 2011, we started ARC Electric to do it differently: real licensed electricians, honest pricing, and no trip charge just to show up. Over a decade later, we’re still family owned and operated, and still answering the call for homeowners and businesses across the greater Raleigh area.

Get a free in-home quote(919) 888-3500

Free in-home quotes · No trip charge · NC License #29565

4.9 ★530 reviewsGoogle and Yelp, combined
2011Founded in Wake CountyTwo local families, still here
$0Trip chargeFree in-home quotes, no estimate fee
24 hrEmergency serviceEvery day, all of Wake County
Where we work in Raleigh

North Hills to Five Points & up to Brier Creek

Serving your neighbors from North Hills to Five Points & up to Brier Creek we cover all of Raleigh!

Neighborhoods we serve in Raleigh: North Raleigh, North Hills, Brier Creek, Five Points, Downtown/Inside-the-Beltline, Mordecai, Hayes Barton, Cameron Village, Wakefield, and the surrounding Wake County area.

Electrical permits in Raleigh go through the City of Raleigh Planning and Development. We pull them and book the inspections for you, and the permit fee is its own line on your quote, so there are no surprises.

Why Raleigh Homeowners choose ARC Electric. Free in-home quotes, no trip charge (rare among Raleigh electricians — most charge just to show up!), properly licensed & insured, and real availability for 24/7 emergency calls. Whether it’s a service call, a full panel upgrade, or a remodel that needs new circuits, our electricians are background-checked, uniformed, while delivering quality work and treating your home like it’s their own. Because we believe “Our work is our Signature”

Electrical services in Raleigh

Available for both Commercial & Residential Electrical work.

Residential

Residential Electrician

Our residential jobs can include everything from trouble-shooting service calls and replacing an electrical panel, to remodeling projects that require electrical upgrades such as new interior lighting or installing power and control systems for a pool and spa.

  • Panel upgrades / replacements especially common in Raleigh’s older neighborhoods (Five Points, Mordecai, Hayes Barton, Downtown/ITB), where original panels are decades past their rated life.
  • Lighting From simple fixture replacements, high ceiling custom chandeliers, to all new recessed lighting installs we do it all
  • GFCI & AFCI Installation code-required safety upgrades for kitchens, bathrooms, and garages.
  • EV Chargers 240V charger and outlet installs for North Hills, North Raleigh, and Brier Creek homeowners going electric.
  • Ceiling Fan Installs Save on energy bills and keep your home cool in the hot NC summer and more pleasant in the winter with new efficient ceiling fans!
  • Landscape lighting (design & install) Nothing adds curb appeal quite like well designed landscape lighting, be the envy of your neighbors with ARC installed Landscape lighting.
  • Home Generators whole-home and standby generators for Raleigh’s ice storms and summer outages.
  • Electrical Safety Inspections Have our expert electricians take a look under the hood and inspect all your panels and your homes general electrical system health!
Commercial

Commercial Electricians

Own a business or run facility maintenance for one? We’ve got you covered as well! All our electricians are well versed in commercial electrical work and we ensure to be clean and courteous to keep your operations running smoothly 24/7.

  • Retail We keep your business operating right maintaining your facility 24/7
  • Restaurants We know the restaurant industry needs service done immediately and done right when needed. Let us be your go to electricians
  • Churches We proudly serve some of the largest churches in the area, keep their facilities well lit and operating flawlessly, from Trinity Baptist Church to Mt. Vernon in Raleigh, we can cover all your electrical needs
  • Parking lot lighting A well lit parking lot can help customers feel safe and your space inviting, upgrade to new LED’s before the new time changes
  • Office lighting upgrades Upgrading to LED’s for your office lighting not only saves on Utility bills, but can be more comfortable for all who work there
  • Warehouse lighting
Commercial electrical
EV chargers

EV Chargers

Bought a new Electric Vehicle in Raleigh? whether it’s a Tesla, Rivian, Ford, GM, etc. we can take care of all your EV charger needs and even help with Tax rebate filing!

Not sure your panel can take a charger? Our free load calculator runs the numbers in about a minute.

EV charger installation
Emergencies

24 HR Emergency Service

Available 24/7 with fast and responsive dispatch all throughout Raleigh!

Call (919) 888-3500

Electrical services offered by our electricians in Raleigh:

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The ARC Promise

Every Raleigh job is covered by the ARC Promise.

We started ARC because nobody we met was happy with the last electrician they hired. So we set three rules and put them in writing.

Read the Promise
  • Free in-home quotes. No trip charge, no estimate fee, no obligation, anywhere in Raleigh.
  • No commission. Our electricians are paid the same whether you spend $150 or $15,000, so nobody is selling you a panel you don’t need.
  • Free second opinions. Got a big quote from someone else? We’ll look at it, in person, for free.
ARC Signature Work

Recent jobs in Raleigh

Real jobs, photographed on site and signed by the ARC electrician who did the work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to hire an electrician in Raleigh, NC?

Every job is different, which is why we give free in-home quotes before any work starts — and unlike most Raleigh electricians, we never charge a trip fee just to come look.

Do I need a permit to upgrade my electrical panel in Raleigh?

In most cases, yes — the City of Raleigh requires a permit for panel replacements. ARC handles the permitting process for you.

How fast can ARC Electric get to my Raleigh home for an emergency?

We offer real 24/7 emergency service across the greater Raleigh area — call 919-888-3500 any time.

Does ARC Electric serve my part of Raleigh?

We cover all of Raleigh and greater Wake County, including North Raleigh, Brier Creek, Five Points, and Downtown.

Get a free in-home quote

Tell us what’s going on and we’ll call to set a time. Or skip the form and call now; a person answers.

  • No trip charge, no estimate fee, no obligation
  • Price in writing before work starts
  • Licensed electricians, not paid on commission
(919) 888-3500

ARC Electric

  • Address: 2406 Waco Commercial Ct, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–5:00 pm
  • Emergency hours: 24/7, 365 days a year

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