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.
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 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
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
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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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.
Catawba County
- Hickory, NC
- Conover, NC
- Newton, NC
- Claremont, NC
- Maiden, NC
- Brookford, NC
- Mountain View, NC
- Saint Stephens, NC
Caldwell County
Burke County
- Morganton, NC
- Valdese, NC
- Drexel, NC
- Rutherford College, NC
- Glen Alpine, NC
- Icard, NC
- Salem, NC
- Connelly Springs, NC
Other Communities
About Us
27 Years of Electrical Experience. One Focus: Your Home.
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. See our electrical repair, panel, generator and wiring services.
- 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.
Proudly Serving the Catawba Valley
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. See all of our service areas, or read our frequently asked questions.
Stickler's Electrical Service is a licensed North Carolina electrical contractor, License #U.34466.
Have an electrical project or repair? Call (828) 610-1894, send us a message, or connect with Anthony on LinkedIn.
FAQ PAGE
Frequently Asked Electrical Questions
Straight answers from your local Hickory, NC electrician. Don't see your question? Call (828) 610-1894 or send us a message.
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. Learn more about panel upgrades and replacement, or see our circuit breaker repair page if the problem is a breaker that keeps tripping.
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. See our circuits and wiring page for more on new circuits and rewiring.
How much does a panel upgrade cost?
A standard 100-amp to 200-amp panel upgrade typically runs around $3,200, and a full panel replacement ranges from $1,800 to $3,500 depending on what's needed. See our full panel cost breakdown for exactly what affects pricing, or call for an accurate quote on your specific home.
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. Our electrical repair service can track down the cause.
Do you offer 24-hour emergency electrical service?
Yes. Stickler's Electrical Service is available for electrical emergencies, like sparking outlets, power loss, and hazardous situations, outside of normal business hours. Call (828) 610-1894.
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. See the full list on our service areas page.
Do you work on both residential and commercial properties?
Stickler's Electrical Service is focused primarily on residential electrical work, because 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. See our generator installation and generator maintenance pages.
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?
Give us a call at (828) 610-1894 or send us a message, and we're glad to help. You can also read our full panel cost breakdown.
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Let's Get Your Electrical Problem Solved
- Serving Hickory, NC and the surrounding Catawba Valley
- +1-828-610-1894
- sticklerselectrical21@gmail.com
- 🕐 Monday–Friday, 8:00AM–4:00PM ⚡ 24-Hour Emergency Service Available
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.