MOORE POWERELECTRICAL

Emergency Electrician Charlotte, NC

Emergency electrician in Charlotte, NC: call now, we connect you fast

Need an emergency electrician in Charlotte? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Charlotte homeowners and plant managers with independent electrical contractors licensed by the State of North Carolina. Call any time; we connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs when one is available.

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Charlotte. Wired right.

Charlotte and Mecklenburg CountyNorth Carolina
NC licensedContractors hold a license from the NC State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors.
County permitsMecklenburg County Code Enforcement issues electrical permits for Charlotte.
Duke Energy areaDuke Energy Carolinas serves most Charlotte homes and businesses.
Urgent callsCall any time and we look for an electrician who takes urgent work.

Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.

Who we are

Who answers when you call

Moore Power Electrical is a referral service, not an electrical contractor. We do not hold a license, and we are not tied to any Charlotte business with a similar name.

When you call, we take the problem and the address, then connect you with an independent electrical contractor licensed in North Carolina who serves that part of Charlotte.

The contractor gives the price, does the repair and backs the work. You do not pay us anything.

  • Describe the problemWhat happened, where, and whether anything is hot, sparking or smoking.
  • NC-licensed contractorJobs go to contractors licensed by the state board.
  • Price before workThe contractor confirms the price before starting.

Emergencies

Emergency electrician in Charlotte: what to do first

An electrical emergency is a problem that can start a fire or shock someone now. Smoke from an outlet, a panel that is hot or buzzing, sparks, a burning smell and water near live wiring all qualify.

Get people out and call 911 if there is smoke or fire. If it is safe, switch off the main breaker. Do not touch a person who is in contact with a live wire.

Then call (815) 456-4349. We look for a Charlotte electrician who takes urgent jobs and connect you when one is available. Searches for a "24 hour electrician" in Charlotte mean the same thing: you need someone now, and that is what we try to arrange.

Who to call

  • 911: fire, smoke, sparks or a shock injury.
  • Duke Energy: a downed line, the whole street out or a damaged meter.
  • An electrician: a dead room, a breaker that will not reset, a hot outlet or flickering lights in one area.

Electrical services in Charlotte

Electrical services we connect in Charlotte

Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.

Residential Electrician

Outlets, switches, lighting, new circuits and troubleshooting.

Industrial Electrician

Motor circuits, 3-phase power, controls and compliance.

Permits

Electrical permits in Charlotte come from the County

The City of Charlotte does not issue electrical permits. Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement issues building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits under state law.

Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement

LUESA, 2145 Suttle Ave., Charlotte, NC 28208.

Phone 980-314-CODE (2633). Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Electrical work gets its own permit, separate from building, plumbing and mechanical.

What needs a permit

Installation, extension, alteration and general repair of electrical systems.

Homeowners acting as their own contractor can use the County's Homeowner Internet Permitting (HIP).

Most residential new construction and additions also need plan review.

  • North Carolina's State Electrical Code is based on the 2020 National Electrical Code, in effect since November 1, 2021. The 2023 edition is on indefinite delay.
  • After an emergency repair, ask the contractor to file the permit so the work is inspected.

License check

How to check a Charlotte electrician's NC license

North Carolina licenses electrical contractors through the State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors (NCBEEC).

The main classes are Limited, Intermediate and Unlimited. Each class sets the size of project a contractor may take, which matters for large homes and industrial jobs.

  1. 1. Ask for the license numberEven in an emergency, it takes one question.
  2. 2. Search ncbeec.orgUse the board's license search by number or name.
  3. 3. Match the classConfirm the class covers the size of your job.

Storms and outages

Storms, Duke Energy outages and your wiring

Hurricane Helene's remnants hit the Charlotte area in September 2024. About 90,000 Duke Energy customers in Mecklenburg County were without power on Friday, September 27, and about 45,000 the next morning.

Duke Energy Carolinas owns the lines, the service drop and the meter for most of Charlotte. Some edge areas of the county are served by Union Electric Membership Corporation. The meter base, mast and panel on your building belong to you.

A generator must connect through a transfer switch or an approved interlock. A cord into a dryer outlet can send power back onto the utility's lines.

After a storm

  • Report downed lines to the utility and stay well clear.
  • If a tree pulled the mast or meter base, call an electrician to repair it.
  • The utility reconnects after the repair passes inspection.
  • Keep the main off if water got into the panel.

Plants and warehouses

Industrial electrical work and demolition disconnects

Charlotte searches also ask for industrial electricians and for electrical system demolition. Both need a contractor with the right NC license class and a County permit.

Electrical demolition is the safe removal of wiring, panels and equipment before a building or a line comes out. The first step is always to confirm power is off at the source and that the utility has removed or locked the service.

Read more on industrial electrician service in Charlotte.

Common Charlotte requests

  • Motor and drive failures that stop a line
  • Three-phase troubleshooting
  • Machine moves and new feeds
  • Making equipment safe before demolition

Cost factors

What affects the cost of an electrician in Charlotte

The contractor sets the price and gives it to you before work begins. We do not set prices.

  • Time of callNights, weekends and storm days usually cost more than booked visits.
  • What failedA breaker swap is quicker than a burned panel or a pulled-off mast.
  • PermitMecklenburg County permit fees depend on the job.
  • Utility stepsService repairs wait on Duke Energy to reconnect.

From call to final inspection

How a typical Charlotte job works

  1. You call

    Tell us what is happening, your ZIP and how urgent it is. Have a photo of the panel label ready if you can.

  2. We connect you

    We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.

  3. Estimate and permit

    The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.

  4. Work and inspection

    The work is done, the local inspector signs off when required, and the utility reconnects service if it was disconnected.

Areas we serve near Charlotte

Your neighborhood, your local electrician

We connect homes and businesses in Charlotte and nearby North Carolina communities.

ZIP codes we serve

  • 28201
  • 28202
  • 28203
  • 28204
  • 28205
  • 28206
  • 28207
  • 28208
  • 28209
  • 28210
  • 28211
  • 28212
  • 28213
  • 28214
  • 28215
  • 28216
  • 28217
  • 28218
  • 28219
  • 28220
  • 28221
  • 28222
  • 28223
  • 28224
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Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.

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Questions we hear

Electrician Charlotte FAQs

Talk to a licensed electrician

Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Charlotte.

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How do I find an emergency electrician in Charlotte, NC?

Call (815) 456-4349. We connect you with an independent, NC-licensed electrical contractor who takes urgent work in Charlotte when one is available. Call 911 first if there is fire or smoke.

Is there a 24 hour electrician in Charlotte?

You can call us any time. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs when one is available. We do not promise a set arrival time.

Who issues electrical permits in Charlotte?

Mecklenburg County Code Enforcement, at 2145 Suttle Ave. Phone 980-314-CODE (2633).

How do I check an electrician's license in North Carolina?

Ask for the license number and search it at ncbeec.org, the State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors site. Check that the class fits your job.

Who fixes a meter base pulled off by a tree?

An electrician repairs the meter base and mast, which belong to the owner. Duke Energy reconnects once the repair is approved.

Is Moore Power Electrical a Charlotte contractor?

No. We are a referral service. The contractors we connect you with are independent and licensed by North Carolina.

Which electrical code applies in Charlotte?

The NC State Electrical Code based on the 2020 NEC, in effect since November 1, 2021. The 2023 edition is on indefinite delay.

Page updated 2026-10-25.

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