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Concord electricians · since 2017

Wired right. Inspected once.

Panel upgrades, EV chargers and lighting for homes across Concord and south Mecklenburg County. We pull the permit, wire it to code, and pass inspection the first time.

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4.9263 reviews
  • NC Lic. #9104677
  • 9 years in Concord
  • Permits pulled for you
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1,800+Jobs wired since 2017
4.9Google rating, 263 reviews
9 yrsLicensed in North Carolina
15 minCallback, business hours

What we wire

From the meter to the last light switch.

Eight things we do every week for homes in Concord and south Mecklenburg County. Every job permitted when it needs to be, every panel labeled when we leave. Tap any of them for a price.

CKT 01

Panel upgrades

100 to 200 amp service upgrades, worn-out and problem-brand panels replaced, subpanels for garages and ADUs.

Get a price → CKT 02

EV charger installs

Level 2 chargers in the garage or driveway, sized to your panel, permitted, and tested with your car before we leave.

Get a price → CKT 03

Lighting design & install

Recessed cans, pendants, under-cabinet and landscape lighting, planned so every room looks right at night.

Get a price → CKT 04

Outlets & new circuits

Dedicated circuits for kitchens, hot tubs and shops. Outdoor GFCIs, USB outlets, and 240V for dryers and ranges.

Get a price → CKT 05

Troubleshooting & repairs

Dead outlets, tripping breakers, flickering lights. We find the cause with a meter, not a guess, and fix it on the spot.

Get a price → CKT 06

Remodel & ADU wiring

Rough-in to final for kitchens, additions and ADUs. We coordinate with your contractor and meet the inspector.

Get a price → CKT 07

Whole-home surge protection

One device at the panel that protects every appliance, TV, computer and charger in the house from spikes.

Get a price → CKT 08

Generator hookups

Interlock kits and transfer switches so your generator can safely run the fridge, furnace and lights in an outage.

Get a price →

The two big ones

EV chargers & panel upgrades, done as packages.

Most of our calls start with one of these. Here's exactly what's included and how long it takes, so you know what you're buying before we show up.

CHARGING240V Most requested

EV charger install

Level 2 · 240V

A Level 2 charger on its own circuit, sized to your panel and your car. Works with any brand you buy.

  • Load calculation on your existing panel
  • Dedicated 240V circuit, breaker and wire run
  • Charger mounted, connected and tested with your car
  • Garage, driveway or exterior wall locations
  • Permit pulled, city inspection passed
  • Utility rebate paperwork filled out for you
  1. WalkthroughDay 1
  2. Permit2–5 days
  3. InstallHalf a day
  4. InspectionWithin a week
Fixed, written price after a free walkthrough
Doing both?One permit. One shutdown day.
100A200A 200A MAIN PANEL DIRECTORY1 KITCHEN 20A3 EV CHARGER 50A5 HVAC 40A7 LAUNDRY 30A9 BATHS GFCI11 GARAGE 20A Done in one day

Panel upgrade

100A → 200A

A new 200 amp panel for homes that have outgrown theirs: EV chargers, heat pumps, bigger AC units and ADUs.

  • Load calculation and service design
  • New panel, main breaker and branch breakers
  • Utility disconnect and reconnect coordinated
  • Grounding and bonding brought up to code
  • Every circuit tested, with a typed directory
  • Permit, inspection, and power back the same day
  1. WalkthroughDay 1
  2. Permit & utility1–3 weeks
  3. Swap day6–8 hrs off
  4. InspectionSame day
Fixed, written price after a free walkthrough

Every home is different, so we don't post prices that change once we see your panel. Book the free walkthrough and you'll have a written, fixed price the same day. Timelines are typical for Concord and Mecklenburg County permits.

Quick check

Flickering lights? Breakers tripping?

Pick what's happening at your place. We'll tell you what it usually means, how urgent it is, and send the details straight to Darnell.

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Lights flicker or dim

What it usually means

One flickering fixture is usually a loose bulb, a worn switch or a loose wire in the box. If lights flicker all over the house, it can be a loose neutral at the panel or at the utility connection, and that needs a look soon.

What we'll do

Test voltage under load, open up the fixture, switch or panel, and fix the loose or burned connection we find. You'll see the bad part before we replace it.

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General guidance only. If you smell burning or see smoke, turn off the main breaker and call 911 first.

Recent work

Clean work you'll want to show off.

A few jobs from the last few months around Concord and south Mecklenburg County. Tap any photo to see it larger.

Kestrel electrician in safety glasses and hard hat at work
DPWalks every estimatehimself, since 2017

Meet the owner

The electrician who still answers the phone.

Darnell Price spent ten years wiring schools, clinics and new subdivisions across Mecklenburg County before he opened Kestrel in 2017. He named it after the small falcons that hover over the farm fields south of Concord: quick, precise, and always paying attention.

1,800 jobs later, Darnell still walks every estimate himself, checks every panel before the cover goes back on, and gives customers his cell number. The crew is small on purpose. You'll see the same faces from the first visit to the final inspection.

"If I wouldn't put it in my own mother's house, it doesn't go in yours. That goes for the breaker, the wire, and the person doing the work."

Darnell PriceOwner, Kestrel Electric Co.
  • NC Lic. #9104677
  • Bonded & insured
  • Lives in Concord

How it works

First call to final inspection.

  1. Call, text or book

    A real person answers, Monday to Saturday, 7 AM to 7 PM. Tell us what's going on and pick a time.

  2. Free walkthrough

    We look at your panel, your wiring and the job, then explain your options in plain English.

  3. Written, fixed price

    You get the price in writing before any work starts. It doesn't change unless you change the job.

  4. Permit & install

    We pull the permit, show up in the window we gave you, cover your floors and clean up after.

  5. Inspection & handoff

    We meet the city inspector, label your panel, and walk you through everything we did.

Reviews

263 neighbors. 4.9 stars.

4.9
263 Google reviews
Sample reviews written for this demo
4 days ago

"Our 1978 house still had the original 100 amp panel and we wanted an EV charger. Darnell explained why we needed the upgrade before he quoted the charger, pulled the permit, and did both on one shutdown day. Passed inspection the first time."

MRMegan R.Waxhaw · Panel upgrade + EV charger
1 week ago

"Kitchen breaker tripped every time the microwave and toaster ran together. Turned out half the kitchen was on one circuit. New dedicated line the same week."

AWAndre W.Concord · New circuit
2 weeks ago

"Showed up at 7:05 for a 7:00 window, wore shoe covers the whole time and vacuumed the drywall dust before leaving. Little things, but nobody else does them."

LKLinda K.Vineyard · Recessed lighting
3 weeks ago

"Called about a warm outlet in my daughter's room. They came out that afternoon and found a melted connection behind it. Really glad we didn't wait on that one."

RGRafael G.Florin · Troubleshooting
1 month ago

"Twelve new cans in the living room and kitchen, all on dimmers. The rooms feel twice as big at night."

PSPriya S.Concord · Lighting install
1 month ago

"Put in a generator interlock before fire season. Darnell walked my husband through the switch-over twice, until he could do it without the cheat sheet. When the power went out in September we were running in five minutes."

CDCarol D.Rancho Murieta · Generator hookup
5 days ago

"Got three quotes for a Level 2 charger. Kestrel wasn't the cheapest, but they were the only ones who did a load calc first. Price in writing, and it didn't change at the end."

JTJason T.Charlotte · EV charger install
2 weeks ago

"Our ADU passed rough and final electrical with zero corrections. Our GC said that almost never happens."

HMHector M.Wingate · ADU wiring
3 weeks ago

"Fast, honest, tidy. Had to wait four days for a slot, which is the only reason this isn't five stars."

TBTom B.Marvin · Surge protection
1 month ago

"Half the house went dark on a Saturday morning. They talked me through checking the main over the phone, then came out by noon and replaced a failed breaker. Fair price for a weekend call."

DHDenise H.Concord · Repair
2 months ago

"Three pendants over the island, perfectly centered on the first try. The texts with arrival times were a nice touch."

MPMichelle P.Waxhaw · Pendant lighting
2 months ago

"Replaced the old fuse-era panel at my parents' place and labeled every circuit with a typed directory. My dad shows it to everybody who comes over."

BLBen L.Wingate · Panel upgrade

Service area

Based in Concord. Out the door fast.

We live and work here, so most calls in Concord and Waxhaw get a same-day or next-morning visit. We cover all of south Mecklenburg County.

  • Concord
  • Charlotte
  • Waxhaw
  • Wingate
  • Florin
  • Rancho Murieta
  • Marvin
  • Vineyard
Concord · Waxhaw · Vineyard
Same or next day
Charlotte · Florin
Next day
Wingate · Marvin · Rancho Murieta
Within 2 days
8 citiessouth Mecklenburg County

FAQ

Straight answers.

The questions we hear most on estimates. Don't see yours? Text us a photo and a question, and we'll answer it.

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Do I need a panel upgrade to add an EV charger?

Not always. Many 100 amp panels can handle a Level 2 charger with the right breaker size or a load-sharing device. We run a load calculation on your actual panel before we recommend anything, and we'll tell you if you don't need the upgrade.

Do you pull permits?

Yes, on every job that needs one, including panel upgrades, EV chargers, new circuits and ADU work. We handle the paperwork and meet the inspector, and the permit cost is listed on your quote.

How long does a panel upgrade take?

The swap itself is one day, and your power is usually off for 6 to 8 hours. Before that, the permit and utility scheduling typically take one to three weeks depending on your city.

Are your estimates free?

Estimates for installs and upgrades are free. Troubleshooting visits have a flat diagnostic fee, and we credit it toward the repair if you go ahead.

Are you licensed and insured?

Yes. Kestrel Electric Co. holds North Carolina electrical contractor license #9104677 and carries general liability and workers' comp. Ask and we'll send the certificates before we start.

Do you work on older homes?

All the time. We replace fuse boxes and old panels, add grounding to two-prong outlets, and bring older homes up to code room by room, so you don't have to open every wall at once.

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Book a free estimate, send a quote request with photos, or have us call you. Whatever's easiest.

  • Free on-site estimatesfor installs, upgrades and remodel wiring
  • Arrival window by textthe evening before, and a heads-up when we're 20 minutes out
  • Written price firstno work starts until you've approved it
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