"Nick did a great job setting 240v up for our kiln. He was very helpful and did it really quick. Thanks!"
Google · October 2026
Power to the People is a licensed Asheville electrician (NCBELC #33298) with four electricians plus Andrew. We do residential and commercial work: repairs, panel upgrades, Level 2 EV chargers, generators, and lighting, across Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Brevard, Waynesville, Fletcher, Arden, Candler, Leicester, Mars Hill, Swannanoa, and Mills River.
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"Nick did a great job setting 240v up for our kiln. He was very helpful and did it really quick. Thanks!"
Google · October 2026
"Super kind workers, who were very knowledgeable and efficient. Fixed my problem in under 30min! Super easy to communicate and book with. Thank you power to the people!!"
Google · October 2026
"We were experiencing electrical issues throughout our entire house and called for a consultation. Andrew promptly showed up the next day at the time scheduled. It took him all of 5 minutes to determine the problem and remedy the situation, which involved contacting our energy company. Everything was back to normal within an hour, which was quite the relief. Overall, a fantastic experience and Andrew was a delight to work with."
Google · October 2026
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Flickering lights, dead outlets, that-one-breaker-that-keeps-tripping, new lighting, ceiling fans, smart-home wiring. The everyday work that keeps your house running.
electrical repairs in Asheville →Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel? Tripping breakers? EV charger ahead? We size the panel right and coordinate with Duke Energy. 100→200 amp: $1,800–$3,850. 100→400 amp w/ service: $4,500–$8,500.
panel upgrades in Asheville →Level 2 home chargers, sized to your panel and driving habits. Duke Energy's $1,133 Charger Prep Credit covers most of the cost — we document it for you. Typical install: $1,383–$2,500.
Level 2 EV charger installation →Standby generator installation, automatic transfer switches, propane or natural gas. Sized to your essentials or whole-home backup. We pull permits, coordinate with Duke Energy, and handle the install end to end.
standby generator installation →Dedicated 240V circuits with GFCI protection and code-required disconnects per NEC Article 680. Hot tubs typically $650–$1,500, saunas $400–$700, cold plunges $300–$550 (panel upgrade adds $1,500–$2,500 if needed). Hot tub, sauna, and cold plunge wiring in Asheville →
Four electricians plus Andrew, based in West Asheville. We know your block.
Plus 12 surrounding cities — see footer for the full coverage area.
Montford is 1900s-1920s craftsman. Grove Park has 1920s-1940s estates. River Arts District is 2010s-present. Each era has its own wiring quirks. We've worked all of them.
Buncombe County electrical permits, City of Asheville Development Services, Duke Energy coordination. We pull permits and handle inspections — same inspectors, same office.
Four electricians plus Andrew, based in West Asheville. When a crew is already nearby, the drive is often 15–30 minutes. We answer calls 7 days a week, 5 AM to 11:30 PM, and book you into the next available appointment.
Call us if you've got flickering or dimming lights, breakers that keep tripping, outlets that feel warm or look discolored, a faint burning smell near a panel or outlet, or you're adding a major load like an EV charger, induction range, hot tub, or generator. If there is smoke, flames, or someone has been shocked, get out and call 911. We answer calls 7 days a week, 5 AM to 11:30 PM, and book you into the next available appointment.
We answer calls 7 days a week, 5 AM to 11:30 PM, and book you into the next available appointment. An answering service takes the call after hours and books the next open slot. There is no promise of an appointment today or the next day. Call (828) 551-9843.
We answer calls 7 days a week, 5 AM to 11:30 PM, and book you into the next available appointment. There is no promise of an appointment today or the next day. We're licensed in NC (#33298), insured, and back every job with a lifetime workmanship warranty. No minimum job charge.
A 100→200 amp panel swap on an existing service typically runs $1,800–$3,850, with most landing near the top of that range. A 100→400 amp upgrade with a new service drop and Duke Energy coordination runs $4,500–$8,500. We pull permits and coordinate with Duke directly. If you've got a Federal Pacific or Zinsco panel, that's a known fire hazard — replacement should be a priority, not a maintenance item.
Level 2 (240V) charger installation in Asheville starts at $1,383 with the permit included and runs up to about $2,500 depending on distance from your panel. Add $1,500–$2,500 if a panel upgrade is needed. Duke Energy's Charger Prep Credit reimburses $1,133 per household, so most homeowners end up around $250 out of pocket on a run near the panel. The federal 30C EV charger tax credit ended for chargers placed in service after June 30, 2026, so new installs no longer qualify.
Yes. Electrical inspections are free for anyone, no obligation. Realtors Billy Wells, Jamie Jones, and Luiz Leonetti are welcome. We document everything in plain English: what's in the panel, condition of the wiring, any code or safety items, and ballpark costs to fix.
Every job we do is backed by a lifetime warranty on workmanship. If something we installed fails because of how we did the work — wiring connection, mounting, panel install — we come back and fix it free. Manufacturer defects are covered by the manufacturer's warranty separately, and we help you navigate that if it comes up. The warranty is on us as long as we're in business, which we plan to be for a long time.
Power to the People is owned and run by Andrew Holbein. We're four electricians plus Andrew, and we drive a hard-to-miss psychedelic van around Asheville.
We started this company because we got tired of seeing homeowners get pushed into work they didn't actually need. Our job is to tell you what's best for your home, not what's most profitable for us. That's what "Power to the People" means.
Every job is backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty. We answer calls 7 days a week, 5 AM to 11:30 PM, and book you into the next available appointment. We send detailed quotes you can actually understand. Electrical inspections are free for anyone. Realtors Billy Wells, Jamie Jones, and Luiz Leonetti are welcome.
— Andrew Holbein, Owner · NC Licensed Electrical Contractor #33298
We answer calls 7 days a week, 5 AM to 11:30 PM, and book you into the next available appointment.
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