Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Electrical Partner in Christiansburg, VA
Established in 1981, Bell Electric has served the New River Valley as a family-owned electrical service and construction company. Our team of three licensed electricians holds a Virginia Class A license with $1 million in insurance coverage, ensuring professional and secure service delivery. We prioritize punctuality, arriving on time to respect our clients' schedules, and maintain clean workspaces by treating every property as we would our own. Customer testimonials consistently highlight our exceptional work quality, including complex installations and meticulous cleanup. Headquartered in Christiansburg's historic Cambria district, we serve Blacksburg, Radford, Roanoke, and surrounding areas.Our expertise spans residential and commercial projects, including panel upgrades, LED lighting conversions, EV charging stations, and whole-house generator installations. We emphasize transparent communication, offering free consultations and detailed project explanations. With 43 years of local experience, we combine technical proficiency with a commitment to community-focused service, ensuring every project meets the highest standards of safety and efficiency.
Services
Residential Electrical
Commercial Electrical
Generators
LED Lighting
Electric Vehicles
Fiber Optics
Solar
Panel Upgrades
Emergency Repairs
Lighting Design
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We are Virginia Class A licensed with $1M insurance coverage
- We show up on time and respect your schedule
- We maintain clean workspaces, treating your home as our own
- Our team has 43 years of experience serving the New River Valley
- We have 3 licensed electricians on staff
Associations and certifications
- Virginia Class A License 2705168512
- VA Master License 2710049646
What people say
Exceptional quality
Reliable expertise
Clean workspaces
Punctual service
Professional team
Services
Residential Electrical
Bell Electric provides comprehensive residential electrical services including panel upgrades, lighting installations, and EV charging solutions. Our licensed technicians handle both new construction and remodeling projects, ensuring code compliance and safety. We specialize in custom lighting designs, generator installations, and smart home integrations for enhanced convenience and energy efficiency.
Commercial Electrical
Our commercial electrical services cover new construction, renovations, and maintenance for businesses in the New River Valley. We install energy-efficient lighting systems, security infrastructure, and industrial equipment wiring. Projects include complete electrical builds for restaurants, breweries, and educational facilities, with a focus on minimizing downtime and maximizing operational efficiency for business owners.
Generator Installations
We design and install complete backup power solutions for homes and businesses, including portable and standby generators. Our process includes energy usage analysis to determine optimal system sizing, with options for propane or diesel-powered units. We provide professional installation of automatic transfer switches and offer maintenance programs to ensure reliable operation during power outages.
LED Lighting Upgrades
Our LED lighting solutions help clients reduce energy consumption by up to 70% while improving lighting quality. We handle both residential and commercial conversions, including specialty lighting for retail spaces and industrial facilities. Services include smart lighting controls, dimming systems, and color temperature optimization to create functional and aesthetically pleasing environments.
EV Charging Stations
We install Level 2 and Level 3 EV charging stations for residential and commercial clients. Our solutions include cord-length modifications for better parking flexibility and smart charging systems with usage monitoring. We handle both single-family home installations and multi-unit commercial deployments, ensuring compatibility with all electric vehicle models and charging requirements.
People
Chris
Owner
With over 40 years in the electrical industry, Chris leads Bell Electric's commercial projects. He oversees complex installations at businesses like Eastern Divide Brewery and Virginia Tech facilities, ensuring technical excellence and client satisfaction.
John
Senior Electrician
John supervises residential projects and trains our electricians in best practices. His expertise in home electrical systems ensures quality installations for panel upgrades, lighting projects, and generator systems since joining the company in 1981.
Zach
Lead Technician
Zach specializes in generator installations and EV charging solutions. He handles technical aspects of backup power systems and electric vehicle infrastructure projects, ensuring proper system sizing and code compliance for residential and commercial clients.
Questions
What electrical services do you offer for homeowners?
We provide complete residential services including panel upgrades, lighting installations, generator systems, and EV charging stations. Our licensed electricians handle both small repairs and full-scale home electrical projects.
What size generator do I need for my home?
System sizing depends on your specific needs. We analyze your energy usage to recommend between 6-24kW systems, ensuring proper power for essential circuits or whole-house operation during outages.
How much can I save with LED lighting?
LED conversions typically reduce lighting energy costs by 70%. We help calculate your specific savings potential and handle complete lighting retrofits for both residential and commercial properties.
Do you install electric vehicle charging stations?
Yes, we install Level 2 and Level 3 EV chargers for residential and commercial clients. Our solutions include smart charging systems with monitoring capabilities and proper electrical system integration.
What areas do you service?
We serve the entire New River Valley including Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Radford, Roanoke, and surrounding communities for both residential and commercial electrical projects.
Are you available for emergency electrical repairs?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency service, we prioritize urgent electrical issues and typically schedule same-day or next-business-day appointments for critical repair needs.
Reviews (4)
Jenna Zan
Jun 14, 2022
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I highly recommend Bell Electric. From my initial inquiry through the quote process, scheduling, and completion of the job, the Bell Electric team handled everything with transparency and care. Doug came out to complete what was supposed to be a straightforward job: installation of an outdoor outlet and updating some outlets to GFCIs. However, our wonky house threw many a curve ball. Nonetheless, Doug was flexible, patient, and thorough, and kept me fully aware of my options. In the end, I couldn't be happier with the job he did--and I consider his prompt work a major upgrade for our home. In short, Doug and Bell Electric are awesome!
Susan Jones
May 22, 2022
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They were wonderful. They came quickly, we're more then in time and got the part I needed. Thank you so very much. Very fair pricing. Susan Jones Services: Electrical outlet & switch repair, General repairs
Robert Anthony Beasley
May 15, 2022
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I recently had Bell Electric perform services at my residence three times in the last three months to install and modify Electric Car Chargers. All of the employees with Bell Electric are extremely courteous, professional, prompt, reliable, and efficient. They perform excellent work in the most time efficient and professional manner. I plan to use them for all of my electrical needs. John Allen, Zach, and Isiah are absolutely the best!
Nancy Aden
Dec 14, 2021
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Called and scheduled to have several new outdoor fixtures installed prior to Christmas. Having guests coming and needed the lighting. The morning of the installation they called to cancel with no explanation and said it would be several weeks before they could come out. Now I have no lighting on a long driveway. Totally not professional and I would not recommend.
