Expert Electrical Solutions in Charleston, WV

Trusted Expertise for Every Wire and Connection

Atlas Electric offers a full spectrum of electrical contracting services designed to keep your property safe and efficient. Led by a Master Electrician and Licensed Home Inspector, we bring a level of detail that ensures every installation meets the highest safety standards and local West Virginia building codes. From troubleshooting complex power issues to modernizing your entire electrical service, we handle every job with meticulous precision. We take pride in serving the Kanawha Valley with reliable, same-week service for residential and light commercial needs.

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Comprehensive Power & Technical Care

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Electrical Diagnostics & Repairs

Electrical issues can be more than just an inconvenience—they are often signs of underlying hazards. At Atlas Electric, we specialize in forensic-level troubleshooting to identify the root cause of power failures, flickering lights, or faulty circuits. With our background in home inspection, we look beyond the surface to find hidden risks, restoring safety and reliability to your electrical system with minimal disruption to your daily routine.


  • Fault Finding & Power Loss Repair: Rapid identification and repair of "dead" outlets or lost power to specific areas of your property.
  • Voltage Correction: Resolving flickering lights or surging power that can damage your sensitive electronics and appliances.
  • GFCI & AFCI Protection: Installation of Ground Fault and Arc Fault breakers to prevent shocks and electrical fires in kitchens, baths, and bedrooms.
  • Circuit Tracing & Labeling: Professional mapping of your electrical panel so you know exactly which breaker controls which room.


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Panel Upgrades & Power Distribution

Your electrical panel is the heart of your property’s power. If you are adding modern appliances, installing an EV charger, or have an aging system with screw-in fuses, a service upgrade is essential. We provide expert panelboard replacements and service upgrades (100A–200A) designed for modern load demands. We handle all coordination with the utility company for meter base and SEU changes, ensuring your system is fully optimized.


  • 200-Amp Service Upgrades: Increasing your home's total capacity to support modern electrical demands without overloading your system.
  • Panelboard Replacements: Swapping out outdated, hazardous panels for modern, high-quality Square D or Eaton equipment.
  • Breaker Replacements: Replacing weak or "soft" breakers that trip frequently to restore reliable power flow.
  • Meter Base Repair: Professional coordination and replacement of exterior meter bases to ensure a safe connection to the grid.


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Specialty Circuits & Equipment Feeds

High-demand equipment requires dedicated power lines to prevent nuisance tripping and protect internal components. We install custom feeds for heavy-duty systems, ensuring your HVAC, kitchen appliances, and specialty pumps have the steady, uninterrupted power they need to operate at peak efficiency. This prevents voltage drops that can shorten the lifespan of your expensive machinery.


  • HVAC & Heat Pump Feeds: Installing dedicated disconnects and circuits for heating and cooling systems to ensure summer and winter comfort.
  • Kitchen & Laundry Dedicated Lines: Custom wiring for ranges, ovens, and dryers to meet high-wattage requirements safely.
  • Sump Pump & Well Feeds: Ensuring your critical water management systems have a reliable, dedicated power source that won't trip.
  • Whole-Panel Surge Protection: Installing an SPD (Surge Protection Device) directly at the panel to shield your entire home from external lightning strikes.


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Lighting Design & Safety Systems

Improve your property’s security, energy efficiency, and ambiance with modern lighting solutions. From energy-saving LED retrofits to critical life-safety alarms, we install systems that enhance both the beauty and the safety of your environment. Every installation is performed with a "safety-first" mindset, ensuring full compliance with the latest NEC requirements and local West Virginia safety standards.


  • LED Lighting Retrofits: Replacing energy-hungry incandescent bulbs with modern LED fixtures that lower your bill and increase brightness.
  • Security & Motion Lighting: Installation of motion-activated floodlights and photocell-controlled exterior lighting to keep your property secure at night.
  • Life-Safety Alarm Systems: Professional installation of interconnected Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarms for 24/7 protection.
  • Emergency & Egress Lighting: Expert support for tenant improvements, ensuring commercial spaces have compliant exit and path lighting.


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Advanced Automation & Technical Services

Beyond traditional high-voltage wiring, we provide specialized technical solutions for modern connectivity. Leveraging our deep expertise in low-voltage systems and industrial-style controls, we help you manage your home or business with advanced automation, telecom, and renewable energy integration. Whether it’s data cabling for a home office or automation for an industrial setting, we bridge the gap between power and technology.


  • Automation & Control Systems: Designing and installing control logic for automated equipment and smart home integration.
  • Internet & Telecom Cabling: Professional installation of high-speed data lines (Cat6) and voice cabling for seamless connectivity.
  • Solar PV Support: Electrical integration and support for photovoltaic solar systems to help you tap into renewable energy.
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Specialized diagnostic services for complex low-voltage systems that traditional electricians may overlook.