Residential electrical services
Every job is quoted after a real look at your panel, wiring, or install site — no guessing, no surprise line items.
Hot Tub & Spa Hookups
The most common callback we prevent: hookups done without proper bonding or disconnect clearance. We handle the dedicated circuit, GFCI protection, bonding grid, and disconnect placement to code — and we coordinate directly with your dealer's install schedule.
- Dedicated circuit sized to your unit's spec sheet
- GFCI protection and equipotential bonding
- Disconnect placed within code-required sight line
- Inspection coordination with your dealer or builder View full page →
EV Charger Installs
We check your panel's available capacity before quoting, so you know upfront whether it's a straightforward circuit run or a service upgrade. Clean conduit routing from panel to garage or driveway, sized for Level 2 charging.
- Panel load capacity assessment included
- Level 2 charger circuit, properly breakered
- Routing planned to minimize visible conduit
- Compatible with most major charger brands View full page →
Panel Upgrades & Service Changes
Older homes often can't support today's electrical load — EV chargers, hot tubs, and home theaters add up. We handle 200-amp upgrades and full service changes, including coordination with the utility and inspector.
- 200-amp panel upgrades and replacements
- Full service change coordination with the utility
- Load calculations to confirm what your home actually needs
- Permitting and inspection handled View full page →
Lighting & Fixture Work
From swapping out dated recessed cans to installing smart switches and fans with remote pairing, we match trim kits and housings correctly the first time so there's no mismatched retrofit look.
- Recessed can replacement and trim kit matching
- Smart switch and fan control installs
- Fixture swaps and new circuit additions
- Dimmer and multi-way switching setups View full page →
Remodel Wiring
Rough-in and finish electrical for renovations of any size — including outlet planning for home theater projectors, media walls, and kitchen or bath remodels that need circuits moved or added.
- Rough-in electrical for renovation projects
- Home theater and media room circuit planning
- Kitchen and bath remodel wiring
- Finish work coordinated with your general contractor View full page →
Generator Inlets & Interlocks
A generator inlet and interlock kit lets you safely power your panel from a portable generator during an outage, without the cost of a full transfer switch setup. We size and install the inlet and interlock to match your panel and generator.
- Interlock kit sized to your specific panel
- Exterior inlet box placement and wiring
- Safe isolation from utility power, code-compliant
- Guidance on generator sizing if you haven't bought one yet View full page →
Electrical work in Wake Forest, NC — FAQ
Do I need a licensed electrician for a hot tub or spa hookup in Wake Forest?
Yes — NC requires a licensed electrical contractor for permanent hot tub and spa wiring, including the dedicated circuit, GFCI protection, and bonding. Spotlight Electric is licensed and insured for this work and coordinates directly with your local inspector.
How much does an EV charger installation cost in Wake County?
It depends on your panel's available capacity and the distance from the panel to your garage or driveway. We check your panel first and give a firm, upfront quote before any work starts — no phone-guess pricing.
Do you offer emergency electrical service?
We prioritize urgent safety issues — no power, tripped breakers that won't reset, sparking outlets — and do our best to get to them quickly. Call (919) 500-6728 and describe what's going on.
What areas do you serve?
Spotlight Electric is based in Wake Forest, NC and serves all of Wake County, including Raleigh, Rolesville, Youngsville, Knightdale, Garner, and Cary.
Are you licensed and insured in North Carolina?
Yes. Spotlight Electric is a fully licensed and insured electrical contractor, and every job is backed by a one-year workmanship warranty.