The Catawba Valley Trusted
Residential Electrician.

When something's wrong with your home's electrical system, you don't want to wait - and you don't want to guess whether the person showing up actually knows what they're doing. Stickler's Electrical Service is a licensed, locally owned electrician serving Hickory, NC and the surrounding Catawba Valley. We show up on time, explain what we're doing, and get it done right the first time.
From a flickering light to a full panel upgrade, we handle it all with the same care we'd want in our own home.

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Full-Service Electrical Work for Hickory, NC and the Catawba Valley

Whatever the job — big or small, urgent or planned — Stickler's Electrical Service has you covered. We handle new construction wiring, remodels, repairs, upgrades, and everything in between for homeowners and businesses throughout the area. Take a look below, and if you don't see exactly what you're looking for, just call — chances are we can still help.

New Construction Electrical

New Construction Electrical

New construction electrical expertise for Hickory-area homes. Reach out with your blueprints and we'll design the right electrical system for your build, from planning through final installation.

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Our Electrical Services

Our Electrical Services

Ceiling fans, generators, lighting, panel upgrades, EV chargers, and more — if it plugs in, switches on, or keeps your home running, we can help. Don't see what you need? Just give us a call.

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Electrical Remodels

Electrical Remodels

Remodeling in the Hickory area? Stickler's Electrical Service gives accurate budgets and sticks to them. When something unexpected comes up mid-project, we walk you through exactly how we'll fix it before moving forward.

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About Us
By Anthony Stickler, Owner & Licensed Electrician

Stickler's Electrical Service was built on a simple idea: residential electrical work deserves the same focus and care as any other trade — not just a side job for a company that's really built around commercial and industrial contracts.

I've been in the electrical trade for 27 years, starting at 16 years old. From the beginning, I was drawn to working with my hands — the problem-solving, the constant learning, and the satisfaction of figuring out exactly what's wrong and fixing it right. That never changed, even as the work did.

For 11 years, I worked for a company that focused primarily on commercial and industrial electrical projects. It was solid work, but my real passion was always residential — helping homeowners directly, not managing a piece of a much larger corporate job. So in 2021, I started Stickler's Electrical Service to do exactly that: focus entirely on the homes and families in our community.

There's a different kind of satisfaction in this work. When you help a family get their power back on during a storm, replace an outdated panel before it becomes a hazard, or simply explain what's actually going on with their electrical system in plain language — that's a level of fulfillment I never found doing corporate work. That's still what drives Stickler's today.

What that means for you: 

- 27 years of hands-on electrical experience, with Stickler's Electrical Service founded in 2021 — not a franchise following a corporate script, but real trade knowledge built over almost three decades.

- Residential-focused, by choice — this isn't a commercial contractor doing house calls on the side; homes are the entire focus.

- Licensed and insured NC Unlimited License #U.34466 — every job is done to code, with proper permitting where required.

- Direct accountability — when you call Stickler's, you're talking to the person doing the work, not a call center routing your request.

Stickler's Electrical Service proudly serves Hickory, NC and the surrounding Catawba Valley — including Conover, Newton, Claremont, Maiden, Granite Falls, Morganton, Lenoir, and more than a dozen other communities across the region.

Stickler's Electrical Service is a licensed North Carolina electrical contractor, License #U.34466

Reviews & Testimonials

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what homeowners throughout Hickory, NC and the surrounding Catawba Valley have to say about working with Stickler's Electrical Service.

Service Areas

Stickler's Electrical Service is based in Connelly Springs, NC, and provides licensed residential and commercial electrical service throughout Hickory and the surrounding region. Whether you're in Catawba, Caldwell, or Burke County, our team is ready to help with panel upgrades, wiring, repairs, generators, and more. Don't see your town listed? Give us a call — we may still be able to help.

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Frequently Asked Electrical Questions


How do I know if my electrical panel needs to be replaced?
Common warning signs include frequent breaker trips, flickering lights, a panel older than 20 years, scorch marks, or a burning smell near the panel. If you notice any of these, it's worth scheduling an inspection — an outdated or failing panel is a safety issue, not just an inconvenience.

Do I need a permit for electrical work in North Carolina?
Most electrical work beyond simple like-for-like repairs requires a permit in North Carolina, including panel upgrades, new circuits, and rewiring. Stickler's Electrical Service handles permitting as part of the job so you don't have to navigate it yourself.

How much does a panel upgrade cost?
Panel upgrade costs vary based on your home's size, the panel's current condition, and the amperage you're upgrading to. We provide an accurate quote after inspecting your specific panel and electrical needs — call for a free estimate.

Why do my lights flicker?
Flickering lights can be caused by something as simple as a loose bulb, or something more serious like an overloaded circuit, a failing panel, or a wiring issue. If it's happening consistently or across multiple rooms, it's worth having it diagnosed rather than ignored.

Do you offer 24-hour emergency electrical service?
Yes. Stickler's Electrical Service is available for electrical emergencies — sparking outlets, power loss, and hazardous situations — outside of normal business hours.

What areas do you serve?
We serve Hickory, NC and the surrounding Catawba Valley, including Conover, Newton, Claremont, Maiden, Granite Falls, Hudson, Lenoir, Morganton, Valdese, and more than a dozen other nearby communities.

Do you work on both residential and commercial properties?
Stickler's Electrical Service is focused primarily on residential electrical work — that's where our experience and passion are strongest. We're also available for select commercial projects, so feel free to reach out even if your job isn't a typical home service call.

How long does it take to install an EV charger?
Most home EV charger installations can be completed in a single visit, though the exact time depends on your electrical panel's capacity and the distance from the panel to where the charger will be mounted.

Do I need a whole-home generator or would a portable one work?
It depends on your needs. A whole-home standby generator automatically powers your entire house during an outage with no manual setup, while a portable generator is lower-cost but requires manual setup and only powers select items. We're happy to walk through the trade-offs based on your situation.

Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Stickler's Electrical Service is a licensed electrical contractor, and every job is completed to North Carolina code.

Didn't find your answer here? Give us a Call or book online - we're glad to help.



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  • Serving Hickory, NC and the surrounding Catawba Valley

North Carolina: Morganton, Drexel, Valdese, Rutherford College, Connelly Springs, Icard, Glen Alpine, Salem, Lenoir, Sawmills, Granite Falls, Cajah's Mountain, Hudson, Gamewell, Hickory, Saint Stephens, Newton, Claremont, Brookford, Conover, Maiden, Mountain View, Bethlehem, Vale.