Business Details
44 Years
experience
Your Trusted Electrical Contractor in Charlottesville, VA
Design Electric has been delivering exceptional electrical services since 1982, combining technical expertise with a commitment to safety and innovation. Our team specializes in commercial and industrial electrical construction, renovation, and maintenance, serving clients across diverse sectors including healthcare, higher education, and athletics. With a focus on empowering employees and clients through ownership and collaboration, we maintain enduring relationships built on trust and reliability.Our apprenticeship programs ensure a skilled workforce while our safety-first culture consistently meets industry standards. From project inception to completion, we prioritize client satisfaction through transparent communication and tailored solutions that address unique project requirements.
Services
Commercial Construction
Industrial Service
Trimble Service
Telecommunications
Project Renovation
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We've specialized in commercial and industrial electrical services since 1982
- Our safety-first culture meets rigorous industry standards
- Apprenticeship programs ensure skilled, certified technicians
- We maintain long-term client relationships through transparent communication
- Our team implements innovative solutions for complex projects
Services
Commercial Construction
Our commercial construction services deliver complete electrical systems for new buildings and major renovations. We handle projects from small retail spaces to large healthcare facilities, ensuring code compliance and energy efficiency. Our team coordinates with architects and contractors to implement tailored electrical solutions that meet each project's unique requirements.
Industrial Service
We provide specialized electrical services for industrial facilities including manufacturing plants and warehouses. Our expertise covers high-voltage systems, automation controls, and production line electrical infrastructure. We ensure reliable power distribution and implement safety measures to maintain operational continuity in demanding industrial environments.
Trimble Service
Our Trimble service offers advanced electrical system design and implementation using cutting-edge technology. This includes laser-guided installations and BIM integration for precise electrical layouts. We ensure optimal system performance through detailed planning and execution for complex commercial and industrial projects.
Telecommunications
We design and install comprehensive telecommunications electrical systems for commercial buildings. Our services include structured cabling, data center power solutions, and communication infrastructure. We ensure reliable connectivity and future-proof installations that support evolving technology requirements in modern business environments.
Project Renovation
Our renovation services specialize in modernizing existing electrical systems while maintaining operational continuity. We handle system upgrades, panel replacements, and code compliance improvements. Our team works within occupied spaces to minimize disruption while enhancing electrical capacity and efficiency for commercial and institutional buildings.
Questions
What electrical services do you specialize in?
We specialize in commercial and industrial electrical construction, renovation, and maintenance services including Trimble systems and telecommunications infrastructure.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Charlottesville and Harrisonburg, Virginia with commercial electrical solutions.
How long have you been in business?
Design Electric has provided electrical contracting services since 1982, with over four decades of industry experience.
What safety certifications do you hold?
We maintain rigorous safety standards through ongoing training programs and industry-compliant safety protocols for all projects.
What project sizes do you handle?
We manage projects ranging from $500,000 to multi-million dollar contracts with flexible solutions for commercial and industrial clients.
Reviews (1)
Benjamin Wilhelm
Sep 18, 2015
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Design electric is a great place to work. good size company with a small company feel I've been given many opportunities by them over the years to help me succeed in my goals and that of the companies.
