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Commercial · Industrial · High Voltage

Built to Power Complex Commercial & Industrial Projects

From ground-up electrical construction to high-voltage power distribution, in-house engineering, and fabrication—Lake Electric delivers self-performed work at the scale your project demands.

When It Has To Be Done Right

Serving clients since 1984
100+ professionals
Licensed in four states
24/7 emergency response
In-house engineering & fabrication
What We Do

Six divisions. One self-performing contractor.

We self-perform the work most contractors subcontract—giving you a single point of accountability from engineering through commissioning.

Electrical Construction

Ground-up and build-out electrical construction for commercial and institutional facilities, delivered on schedule and to spec.

Industrial Electrical

Power, controls, and process wiring for manufacturing and heavy industry—minimizing downtime and keeping production moving.

Service & Maintenance

Preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and rapid repairs backed by 24/7 emergency response across the region.

High Voltage & Power Distribution

Substations, switchgear, transformers, and distribution systems installed and serviced by certified high-voltage crews.

Engineering & Design-Build

In-house engineering and design-build delivery that streamlines complex projects from concept through energization.

Fabrication & Specialty Services

In-house fabrication of assemblies, skids, and custom solutions that accelerate installation and control quality.

Featured Work

Complex projects, delivered

A sample of the scale and specialties we self-perform across the Carolinas and beyond.

Advanced Manufacturing Plant Expansion in Statesville, NCIndustrial Electrical

Statesville, NC

Advanced Manufacturing Plant Expansion

Full power distribution and process wiring for a 220,000 sq ft production expansion—energized two weeks ahead of schedule.

Utility Substation Upgrade in Charlotte, NCHigh Voltage & Power Distribution

Charlotte, NC

Utility Substation Upgrade

Installed new switchgear and transformers with zero unplanned outages during a live-facility cutover.

Regional Water Treatment Facility in Morganton, NCEngineering & Design-Build

Morganton, NC

Regional Water Treatment Facility

Design-build electrical and controls for pumping and treatment systems serving 40,000+ residents.

Commercial Campus Switchgear in Mooresville, NCElectrical Construction

Mooresville, NC

Commercial Campus Switchgear

Ground-up electrical construction and redundant distribution for a mission-critical commercial campus.

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Industries We Serve

Built for demanding environments

Manufacturing
Utilities
Water & Wastewater
Government
Education
Commercial Facilities
Why Lake Electric

The capability to perform complex work in-house

Since 1984, we've grown from a local electrician into a full-service regional contractor. Engineering, fabrication, high-voltage, and field crews work under one roof—so your project stays accountable, safe, and on schedule.

Lake Electric crew standing in front of the company service truck fleet

Safety First

A safety-driven culture with measurable results and rigorous training programs.

Skilled Workforce

100+ licensed electricians, project managers, and engineers on staff.

Equipment & Fleet

Owned fleet and specialized equipment ready to mobilize on short notice.

In-House Engineering

Design-build capability that removes handoffs and de-risks complex scopes.

Fabrication Shop

In-house fabrication controls quality and compresses field schedules.

Regional Reach

Licensed across four states with crews covering the Carolinas and beyond.

Safety, Licensing & Bonding

Credentials that de-risk your project

0.62
EMR safety rating
40+
Years of safety-first operations
4
States licensed
$10M
Bonding capacity
OSHA-compliant safety program
Licensed & fully insured
NECA member contractor
Safety excellence awards
Client Results

Trusted by industry across the region

Lake Electric self-performed our entire plant expansion and energized ahead of schedule. Their in-house engineering made a complex project feel routine.
Dan Whitfield
Plant Engineering Manager, Piedmont Manufacturing
During a live substation cutover, their high-voltage crew executed flawlessly with zero unplanned downtime. A true partner on mission-critical work.
Karen Alvarez
Facilities Director, Catawba Utilities
Responsive, safe, and technically excellent. Their 24/7 service team has bailed us out more than once—and their preventive maintenance keeps us running.
Marcus Bell
Operations Lead, Foothills Water Authority

Selected clients

Piedmont Manufacturing
Catawba Utilities
Foothills Water
Blue Ridge Foods
Carolina Logistics
Summit Industrial
Service Area

Headquartered in Maiden, serving the Carolinas

Our crews mobilize quickly across western and central North Carolina—and we're licensed to work across four states. Select a market to learn more about local electrical services.

4362 Providence Mill Rd, Maiden, NC

Let's get to work

Choose the path that fits your needs—our team responds fast. Because when it has to be done right, you call Lake Electric.

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