01 / ResidentialYour home, powered right.
- Custom builds & new construction
- Remodels & renovations
- Panel upgrades & circuit breakers
- EV chargers & generator power
- Landscape & holiday lighting
- Pool power & automation
30-Min Emergency Response Master Electrician · 20+ Yrs
Residential · Commercial · Industrial
We are the
electricians
you're looking for.
Smart, dependable electrical work across North Carolina and Florida — from custom home builds to industrial production line modification, handled by a master electrical contractor who actually shows up.
What we do
One contractor for every sector.
Searching for an "electrician near me" in the Triangle? You just found one. From a single outlet to a full industrial fit-out, Dog Face handles it with the same standard: clean work, honest pricing, and an electrician who picks up the phone.
01 / Residential
02 / CommercialYour business, always on.
- Installations & replacements
- Managed maintenance contracts
- Energy auditing
- Standby & backup power
- Association & building maintenance
- Emergency callouts
03 / IndustrialHeavy-duty, done precisely.
- Switchgear & panel work
- Health & safety inspections
- Consultation & planning
- Repair & replacement
- Managed maintenance
- Power infrastructure
Full service catalog
Reliable electrical work for a safer, more efficient property.
Whatever the job, it gets a master electrician, an upfront price, and work that passes inspection the first time.
Electrical Panel Replacement
Your panel is the backbone of your home's power system. We replace outdated, damaged or undersized panels so your home safely handles modern demand - permitted, inspected, and done right the first time.
Book this serviceEV Charger Installation
Level 2 EV charger installation for homes and workplaces, starting with a panel capacity assessment. If an upgrade is needed, we handle it as part of the same job.
Book this serviceWhole-Home Surge Protection
One surge can destroy appliances, HVAC and electronics. Whole-home surge protection installed at the panel guards everything behind your meter.
Book this serviceStandby Generator Installation
Keep the lights on through any outage. Standby and backup generator sizing, installation and transfer switch work for homes and businesses.
Book this serviceElectrical Safety Inspections
Full home and commercial inspections that identify what's mission critical and what can wait - documented, prioritized and priced upfront.
Book this serviceEmergency Repairs
Power out, sparking outlets or a burning smell? Emergency calls are prioritized with a 30-minute response commitment. When the power goes, we move.
Book this servicePlus every one of these
- Panel Repair & Circuit BreakersFlickering lights, warm breakers or a panel that can't keep up? We repair panels and replace faulty circuit breakers before small issues become expensive damage.
- Lighting Installation & RepairRecessed, pendant, under-cabinet, landscape and security lighting - installed, repaired or replaced with clean wiring and code-compliant finishes.
- Ceiling Fan Installation & RepairBalanced, quiet ceiling fans installed on properly rated boxes - plus repair of wobbly, noisy or non-working fans.
- Outlets, Switches & DimmersNew outlets, USB outlets, dimmers, smart switches and GFCI/AFCI protection installed where you need them - and flickering or dead outlets repaired safely.
- Whole-Home RewiringKnob-and-tube, aluminum or aging wiring replaced room by room - a planned, structured rewiring job built to last, with minimal disruption.
- Smart Home InstallationSmart panels, thermostats, lighting controls and whole-home automation installed and wired to work together reliably.
- Hot Tub & Pool WiringDedicated, GFCI-protected circuits for hot tubs, pools and spas - installed to code so the water stays fun and safe.
- Outdoor & Landscape LightingPatio, deck, landscape and holiday lighting that make your property safer and better looking after dark.
Why Dog Face
Powered by trust, not just electricity.
We earned our reputation one job at a time. Here's what you can count on when you make us your first call.
30-Minute Emergency Response
When the power goes, we move. Emergency calls are prioritized and answered fast.
Fully Qualified Electrician On Every Job
Knowing your trade means real and proper education at its very core — without a degree in electrical, you cannot work in the field for Dog Face. No subcontractor guesswork.
Upfront, Transparent Pricing
Trip charges and scope are stated before work is booked. No surprises on the invoice.
Standby & Backup Power
Keep the lights on through any outage with generator and standby power solutions.
Managed Maintenance
Ongoing care for homes, associations and commercial buildings — problems caught early.
A Rated Customer Community
We treat good customers well — accountability and respect run both directions.
How it works
Simple, from first call to final fix.
01
Call or request a quote
Tell us what you need — a quick call or our form gets it started.
02
Transparent assessment
We walk the scope and quote upfront, including any trip charge.
03
Clean, expert work
A master electrician handles the job to code, on time, and tidy.
04
Backed for life
Ongoing support and managed maintenance whenever you need us.
Safety first
Why regular electrical inspections matter.
Your electrical system works quietly in the background — until it doesn't. Regular safety checks are the single most effective way to protect your people, your property and your bottom line.
Catch Problems Before They Cost You
Most electrical failures — flickering lights, warm outlets, phantom tripping — start small and silent. A routine inspection spots worn wiring, loose connections and failing breakers before they become an expensive repair, a fire, or an outage.
Fire Prevention Starts at the Panel
Faulty or outdated electrical systems are one of the leading causes of home and business fires. A licensed inspection verifies your panel, grounding and circuits are within code and safe under real-world load, all connections are proper, and all aspects are functioning as they were designed — not just on paper.
Your Wiring Ages Faster Than You Think
Homes over 25 years old and businesses with growing loads often run on wiring that was never designed for today's devices. Inspections flag undersized circuits, aluminium wiring and overloaded outlets so you can plan upgrades — not react to failures.
How Often Is "Regular"?
We recommend a full inspection every 3–5 years for homes, annually for commercial and industrial properties, and any time you buy a property or add a major load (EV charger, HVAC, spa, machinery). Managed-maintenance clients are kept on a fixed schedule automatically.
Book a whole-property safety inspection and leave with a clear, written report of every finding — prioritised by urgency, priced transparently, and explained in plain English. No obligation, no scare tactics.
Meet the licensee
Gavin Hesketh,
master electrical contractor.
Gavin is the owner, operator and licensee of Dog Face Electrical Contractors — a master electrical contractor with over 25 years in the trade.
Believe it or not, he actually chose to become an electrician. Before that he was a civil engineer, which is exactly why every job is planned, structured and built to last. Licensed to work across multiple states and several countries, he personally oversees the work that carries his name.
"We're the electricians you're looking for — and we'd rather do it right once than come back twice."
25+
Years in the trade
Multi-state
Licenses held
Several countries
Worked across
License U36699
Powered by being great at what we do.
Master electrical contractor · Owner-operated · Residential, commercial & industrial.
Where we work
Serving the Carolinas & Florida.
Many crews, one standard. Call the number nearest you and we'll take it from there.
Headquartered in the heart of it all, our electricians serve Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Garner, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Rolesville, Wendell, Zebulon, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Clayton and Research Triangle Park — within 20 miles of the Raleigh city limits, a licensed Dog Face electrician is already close by.
Home base
North Carolina
Located within and covering the Triangle area of Raleigh, Durham & Cary, we are fully licensed and able to work throughout the state.
- State Registered · License U36699
Satellite crew
Florida
We are fully licensed and able to work throughout the state.
- State Registered · License EC13013167
Common questions
Straight answers, before you call.
The questions Triangle homeowners and facility managers ask us most — licensing, coverage, response times and pricing.
Are you a licensed electrician?
Yes. Dog Face Electrical Contractors is a state-registered master electrical contractor — License U36699 in North Carolina and License EC13013167 in Florida. Every job is performed by a fully qualified electrician with real electrical education and training.
What areas do you serve?
Our home base is in the Triangle: we serve Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Morrisville, Garner, Wake Forest, Knightdale, Rolesville, Wendell, Zebulon, Holly Springs, Fuquay-Varina, Clayton and Research Triangle Park — roughly 20 miles around the Raleigh city limits. We are licensed to work anywhere in North Carolina and Florida, including the Jacksonville and St. Augustine areas.
How fast can you respond to an emergency?
Emergency calls are prioritized with a 30-minute response commitment. When the power goes, we move — call (984) 352-1223 and a master electrician will be dispatched fast.
Do you install EV chargers?
Yes. We install Level 2 EV chargers for homes and businesses, starting with an assessment of your panel capacity. If your panel needs an upgrade to support the charger, we explain why and handle it as part of the same job, and the inspection passes the first time.
How does pricing work?
Trip charges and the full scope of work are stated upfront, before anything is booked. No surprises on the invoice and no upselling — you approve the number before we start.
Should I get an electrical safety inspection?
If your home is more than 25 years old, you have aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring, you are buying or selling a property, or you notice flickering lights, warm outlets or tripping breakers — yes. Our inspections identify what is mission critical and what can wait.
What customers say
Rated by the people we power.
We lost power to half the house on a stormy Sunday night. Gavin answered the phone himself at 9pm and talked us through the safe shutdown until his tech arrived first thing Monday. That's a company that actually cares about its customers.
Gracie & Owen P.
Homeowners, Fuquay-Varina
Dog Face are true masters of their craft.
Lee Warner
Verified Review
Being new to the area & on referral, Dog Face Electrical Contractors/Gavin provided beyond expected service & guidance on my new home concerns. Gavin offered further professional advice & built trust beyond transactional to relationship long-term service. Gavin brings explanations down to a complete understanding of the projects & the scope of the work. He is laser focused, responsive, & amiable throughout the process along with his associate Emilia, who has a kind nature & has gone beyond to help with some new technology challenges as well as being very focused and most efficient. Dog Face Electrical Contractors is a top tier company in all aspects of how a company should perform business. Thank you for exhibiting what all contracting service companies should practice!
Rich P.
New to the Area, Homeowner
Get in touch
Make us your first call.
Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you fast. For emergencies, call us directly — we respond within 30 minutes.