Electrical Services in Rocky Mount, NC: Panels, Outlets, Fixtures and Repair

A Licensed Electrician from a Contractor You Already Know

Most people meet Metro Maintenance through HVAC and are surprised to learn we are a licensed electrical contractor too. That is genuinely useful when the problem crosses trades, which electrical problems constantly do: the AC on a failing breaker, the water heater that needs a circuit, the panel that cannot carry what the house now asks of it. Serving Rocky Mount since 1986. Remember, All Work is Guaranteed.

Our Electrical Services

Residential and light commercial work, from a single dead outlet to a full panel replacement.

General Electrical Services

Wiring, lighting, troubleshooting and electrical repair for homes and light commercial properties. The right starting point if you are not sure which category your problem falls into.

General Electrical

Panel Replacement

200-amp upgrades, fuse-box to breaker conversion, and replacement of Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels. North Carolina permits are handled as part of the job.

Panel Replacement

Outlets and Sockets

Outlet and socket installation, repair and upgrades, including adding capacity where a room has been getting by on extension cords for years.

Outlets & Sockets

Fixtures and Switches

Installation and repair of electrical fixtures and switches, whether that is a replacement light, a new ceiling fixture or switching that has stopped behaving.

Fixtures & Switches

Why Choose Metro Maintenance as Your Electrician

  • Serving Rocky Mount and Eastern NC since 1986
  • Licensed electrical contractor
  • NC permits and inspections handled for you
  • Same-day calls often available during business hours
  • Residential and light commercial work
  • HVAC and plumbing under the same roof
  • 100% work guarantee

Older Rocky Mount Homes and Modern Loads

A good deal of the housing stock around Rocky Mount was wired for a household that had a fraction of today's electrical demand. Add a heat pump, a modern kitchen, a home office and an EV charger, and a panel that was adequate for decades stops being adequate. Some of these homes still have fuse boxes, or Federal Pacific and Zinsco panels that are no longer considered acceptable. Panel work is one of the most common jobs our electrical division takes on, and it is worth doing before it announces itself.

Signs You Need an Electrician

  • Breakers that trip repeatedly on the same circuit
  • Lights that dim when a large appliance starts
  • Outlets or switch plates that are warm to the touch
  • Any burning smell near a panel, outlet or fixture
  • A fuse box, or a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel
  • Rooms running permanently on extension cords
  • Two-prong outlets with no ground

A burning smell or a warm outlet is not a "book it next month" item. Shut the circuit off at the panel and call.

Permits and NC Code

Most electrical work beyond simple device replacement needs a permit in North Carolina, and a panel replacement always does. We pull the permits and see the inspection through, so the work is documented properly for insurance and for whenever you sell.

One Contractor, Three Trades

Financing Available

A panel replacement is not a small job, and it is rarely one people plan for. We offer financing options on electrical work as well as on HVAC.

Frequently Asked Questions
About Electrical Work

Do I need a permit for electrical work in North Carolina?

Most electrical work beyond simple like-for-like device replacement requires a permit in North Carolina, and a panel replacement certainly does. We pull the permits and handle the inspection process as part of the job, which is one of the practical reasons to use a licensed contractor rather than a handyman.

Why do older Rocky Mount homes need panel work so often?

Older housing stock here was wired for a fraction of the electrical load a modern household puts on it, and some of it still has fuse boxes or panel brands such as Federal Pacific and Zinsco that are no longer considered acceptable. Upgrading to a modern 200-amp panel is one of the most common jobs our electrical division does.

Do you offer same-day electrician calls?

Same-day electrician calls are often available during our business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Calling early in the day gives us the best chance of reaching you the same day. Call (252) 977-2730 and we will tell you honestly what the schedule looks like.

Do you take on light commercial electrical work?

Yes. Our electrical division covers residential and light commercial work, and because we also hold HVAC and plumbing trades, a commercial building can have all three handled by the same contractor.

Running a business rather than a household? Start at commercial services, where the electrical work sits alongside commercial HVAC and plumbing under one contractor.

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What Our Customers Say

What Sets Us Apart?

At Metro Maintenance we hold ourselves to a core truth: All Work is Guaranteed. But what does this mean? We believe service should be provided with integrity, hard work, and innovation, and that we should always do what it takes to make sure our customers are happy. We will always go the extra mile to make sure you get the very best from our team, from the moment we pick up the call to support after a job is complete.

30+ Years of Experience

We’ve Proudly Served Rocky Mount, NC & Beyond since 1986

Our team has been dedicated to helping our community for over 30 years. We can handle any HVAC, plumbing, or electrical issue you have, and we always guarantee our work. If you need assistance, we’re here with reliable service provided with integrity.

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