Red Star North Electric Company - Portland's Qualified Electrical Company

Our electrical inspections are thorough evaluations of your home or business's wiring, panels, outlets, and safety systems. We check for code compliance, potential hazards like overloaded circuits, and signs of wear specific to our coastal climate. For Portland residents, this often includes a close look for moisture-related issues and assessing the integrity of wiring that might be vulnerable to local factors like temperature fluctuations and salt air.

Absolutely. Rodent damage to wiring is a common and serious fire hazard in our area. We can inspect your attic, basement, and crawl spaces for gnawed wire insulation and nesting materials. We then safely repair or replace the damaged wiring and can discuss preventative measures, such as sealing entry points and using rodent-resistant materials, to protect your home's electrical system.

Yes, we address problems with underground service lines and feeder cables, which can be compromised by Maine's freeze-thaw cycles, corrosion, or excavation work. We diagnose the issue using specialized equipment, locate the fault, and perform the necessary trenching and repair to restore safe, reliable power to your property, ensuring all work meets local code requirements for burial depth and conduit protection.