Commercial Electrical Installations
New construction, tenant fit-outs and upgrades — from service entrance to the last fixture.
Commercial · Federal · Government · Industrial
CommercialElectrical Contractorin Chesapeake, VA
Powering commercial, federal, government and industrial projects across Hampton Roads with integrity since 1985 — from ground-up construction to the generator that keeps you running.
- 41+Years powering Hampton Roads
- 2,000+Projects completed
- Class ALicensed Virginia contractor
- 43Communities in VA & NC
What we power
Built for demanding projects
Dependable electrical solutions for commercial, federal, government and industrial facilities — designed, installed and maintained by one accountable team.
Generators & Critical Power
Standby generator installation that keeps your business running when the grid goes down.
Electrical Repairs
Fast diagnosis and lasting fixes that keep your facility open and your people safe.
Safety and Security
Life-safety, lighting and security systems that protect people and property.
Terminations
Precision splicing and terminations for fiber and high-voltage cable.
Commercial Lighting · Chesapeake, VA
Light up every square foot.
Storefronts that pull customers in. Offices people want to work in. Parking lots that feel safe after dark. We design, install and repair commercial lighting that looks sharp and cuts energy costs.
- Commercial Lighting Installation
- Office Lighting Installation
- Retail & Store Lighting
- Parking Lot Lighting
- Security Lighting
- Commercial Lighting Repair
- Energy Audits
How we work
From first walk-through
to energized.
- Step 01
Consult & site walk
We walk the site with your team, review drawings and pin down scope, schedule and constraints.
- Step 02
Design & estimate
A clear, itemized proposal — load calculations, equipment and phasing laid out before work begins.
- Step 03
Install & inspect
Licensed crews build it to code, coordinate with your GC and trades, and see it through inspection.
- Step 04
Maintain & support
Preventive maintenance, testing and fast repairs keep your system safe for years after energization.
Generators & critical power
When the grid goes down,
your business doesn't.
Installation and transfer switches for standby generators — so the lights, servers and life-safety systems stay on.
In the field
Real crews. Real work.
No stock photos — every image here is a Power Electric job site.
Site work & equipment setting 
Feeder cable pulls 
Entertainment venue power & lighting 
Underground duct bank 
Service entrance conduit 
Exterior service & disconnects 
Utility & pole-line work
Service areas
Hampton Roads & beyond.
From our home base in Chesapeake, our crews cover 43 communities across Southeastern Virginia, the Eastern Shore and Northeastern North Carolina.
Headquarters1954 Diamond Hill Road, Chesapeake, VA 23324(757) 853-1431
South Hampton Roads 5
Peninsula & Middle Peninsula 14
Western Tidewater 5
Do you serve businesses in Greenbrier, Great Bridge and Western Branch?
Yes. We're headquartered in Chesapeake's 23324 South Norfolk area and serve commercial properties across the city — the Greenbrier business district, Great Bridge and Battlefield Boulevard, Western Branch, Deep Creek and Cavalier Industrial Park.
What kinds of projects does Power Electric handle?
We focus on commercial, federal, government and industrial electrical work — new construction, renovations and tenant fit-outs, lighting, panel and transformer upgrades, generators, fiber and high-voltage terminations, and ongoing maintenance.
Do you work on federal projects?
Yes. Power Electric performs electrical work on federal projects across Hampton Roads, including work at military installations, alongside our commercial, state and local government, and industrial projects.
Are you a licensed electrical contractor?
Yes. Power Electric Company is a Virginia Class A Contractor, serving Hampton Roads since 1985.
Which areas outside Chesapeake do you serve?
We serve 43 communities, including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth and Suffolk; Hampton, Newport News, Yorktown and Williamsburg on the Peninsula; Smithfield and Isle of Wight County; Cape Charles and the Eastern Shore; and Moyock, Elizabeth City and the Outer Banks in North Carolina.
Do you install commercial lighting in Chesapeake and Virginia Beach?
Yes. We install and repair office, retail, warehouse, parking lot and security lighting for businesses from Battlefield Boulevard and Greenbrier Parkway to Virginia Beach Town Center and Lynnhaven Parkway.
Do you install commercial generators?
Yes — we install commercial and industrial standby generators, automatic transfer switches, enclosures and accessories. With hurricane season and nor'easters, standby power keeps Hampton Roads businesses open. For ongoing generator maintenance, we recommend your generator manufacturer's service provider.
Start a project
Let's power your next project.
Tell us what you're building, fixing or upgrading. A project lead will follow up to talk scope, timeline and next steps.
- 01 We review your request
- 02 A project lead calls you back
- 03 Site walk & detailed proposal