Licensed Electrician for Western North Carolina Homes
I'm Wes Tout. I handle everything from a dead outlet to wiring a whole new house.
Residential Electrical, Permitted and Inspected
I handle residential electrical across Western North Carolina, from a quick service call to wiring a house from scratch.
New Construction Electrical
I wire new homes from rough-in to final fixtures, inspected and ready for your certificate of occupancy.
Service & Panel Upgrades
Older WNC homes outgrow their panels. I'll move you up to a 200-amp service so your heat pump and EV charger both have room to run.
Generator Installation
When the power drops in the mountains, your standby generator should pick it up on its own. I install the unit, the transfer switch, and the load management to make that happen.
Heat Pump & HVAC Electrical
Your HVAC crew needs power waiting at the unit. I run the dedicated circuits and disconnects for heat pumps and mini-splits so install day goes smooth.
Remodel & Renovation Electrical
Kitchen and bath remodels live or die on the electrical behind the walls. I handle the full scope, from new circuits to the last switch plate.
Basement & Suite Finishing
Turning a basement into a suite or an ADU means real wiring, not extension cords. I rough it in and finish it to code, ready for inspection.
Residential Electrical Repairs
Dead outlet, a breaker that keeps tripping, a light that won't quit flickering? I track down the problem and fix it right.
One licensed electrician, start to finish.
I started 828 Electrical in 2024. Last spring I wired a new house on Tunnel Road in Asheville, rough-in to final. Another week it's a tired 100-amp panel swapped out for 200-amp service across town. The work runs from a single failing outlet to a new home worth around $350,000 to build. That spread is what separates a real licensed electrician from a handyman with a voltage tester.
I'm licensed through the state board, number L.37580. Apparently that puts me in the top 13% of contractors in North Carolina. I don't lead with that, though.
Most of my work comes by word of mouth. Someone has me out once, and the next time they need an electrician they don't shop around. They just hand my number to whoever's building or fixing a house next.
Permitted, inspected, on the record
I don’t keep a photo gallery. I keep the public record. Every job below was pulled under my license and inspected by the local building department — recent work across the WNC corridor.
Kitchen & bath renovation
Asheville · 2025-12
waiver complete kitchen and bathroom renovation and then 2 closet renovations. Windows will be replaced (no changes to sizes) and all electrical plumb
Service panel upgrade
Black Mountain · 2025-08
Wright - service upgrade to exs shed
Basement finish wiring
Arden · 2025-08
Finishing portion of basement (mother in law suite)
Basement finish wiring
Arden · 2025-06
Install of natural gas direct vent gas insert gas piping from outside home to fireplace no gas at home will be ng black iron line run from future mete
Heat pump circuit
Asheville · 2025-06
Install heat pump in attic for main floor install ducted mini split in basement run power to both units relocate existing dryer vent in basement
Carport wiring
Asheville · 2025-05
1 small carport beside dwelling. Authorization to construct septic system on file in association with this pin # tunnel rd-
Service panel upgrade
Asheville · 2025-05
Service upgrade from 100 to 200 including new meter main service mast panel (inside) grounding electrode(s) and grounding electrode conductors
Outbuilding wiring
Hendersonville · 2025-05
Wood tractor shed 40 x 30 (1200 sq. Ft) w meter base and outlets
15 permits on record since 2024, all under license L.37580. Verify on BuildZoom →
How people find me
Wes is the guy I call when I need electrical done well, done on time, and done within budget. VERY short list of contractors in Buncombe like that…and Wes is at the top. Couldn't recommend enough.
Across the WNC Corridor
I'm based in Sylva, in Jackson County, and I cross the ridge for jobs all over Buncombe and the surrounding counties.
From Call to Inspection
Four steps, no surprises. You always know what happens next.
Call or text
Reach me directly at (828) 275-6838 and tell me what's going on.
Walk the job
I look at it in person and give you a straight estimate before anything starts.
Pull the permit
I file the permit under my own license so the work is inspected and on the record.
Do the work
I get on it the day I promised and leave it inspected and clean.
Common Questions
Yes. I hold an active Limited Classification license from the NC Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors, number L.37580. You can look it up on the state board's site before you ever call me.
I'm based in Sylva and work the full WNC corridor: Jackson County, Asheville and Buncombe, Weaverville, Fairview, Hendersonville, Arden, and Black Mountain.
Both. I take everything from a single dead outlet to wiring a whole new home.
I come out, look at the actual job, and give you a number before any work begins. No surprises on the invoice.
Yes. I pull the permit myself and stay on the job through inspection, so the work is documented and signed off.
It depends on what's on the calendar, so call or text and I'll get you on the schedule. Emergencies move to the front of the line.
Reach me directly
If something in your house needs an electrician, or you've got a project coming and you want it wired right, I'm a call or text away.
Get an EstimateRequest an Estimate
The fastest way to reach me is a call or a text. Available by appointment — call or text to schedule.
Call or text (828) 275-6838
Thanks — I got it.
I'll be in touch to set a time to walk the job and give you a real estimate.