Commonly Asked Questions



• What are the common causes of electrical fires? Electrical fires are often caused by old faulty wiring, and old faulty breaker panels. When a circuit becomes overloaded, or develops a short, it should trip the circuit breaker. Old breakers will sometimes not trip. This causes wire to heat up and catch on fire. It is important to have your panel assessed periodically to check for proper operation. If you think your panel looks old or not well maintained, you should have it checked out by an electrician. If the brand name on your panel is FEDERAL PACIFIC, you should have this replaced immediately. These are notorious for starting fires!

• What types of electrical services do you offer (residential, commercial, industrial)? Shore Electrical Systems is an unlimited electrical contractor. We specialize in commercial and industrial service, and new construction. 

• What is your company's service area? We primarily service New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick, Onslow, and Columbus counties. 

• Do you offer emergency electrical services? Yes. We understand that sometimes, an electrical issue just can’t wait. Shore is here to assist with your emergency situation. Be aware that emergency service does carry a premium rate. 

• What is your company's policy on warranties and guarantees? All labor and parts are guaranteed for 1 year.

• What are the benefits of using LED lighting? LED lighting is much more energy efficient than any other type of traditional lighting. Energy efficiency means energy savings, which equals reduced energy costs to the end user. LED lighting is also low maintenance which means no more light bulb or fluorescent ballast changing, resulting in further cost savings. Many utility companies also offer rebates for converting to LED lighting and in some cases, could pay for up to 75% of the work! Let Shore Electrical Systems evaluate your lighting today and show you the benefit of converting to LED.