Residential and commercial electrical services backed by 20+ years of experience and a licensed electrical engineer on every job.
From new construction to service upgrades and everything in between — we handle it with the precision of a licensed electrical engineer.
Replace outdated electrical panels with modern, code-compliant breaker boxes sized for today's electrical loads. Residential and commercial.
Level 2 home and commercial EV charging station installation. Proper panel assessment, dedicated circuit, and permit-ready work.
Inlet boxes, manual transfer switches, and dedicated circuits to safely power your home or business from a portable generator during outages.
Recessed lighting, fixtures, chandeliers, outdoor/landscape lighting, and LED upgrades. Interior and exterior for homes and businesses.
New construction, additions, and remodel wiring. Outlets, switches, ceiling fans, dedicated circuits, and whole-home rewires.
Tenant build-outs, HVAC connections, commercial lighting, transformers, and industrial power distribution for businesses of all sizes.
Tripped breakers, dead outlets, flickering lights, GFCI failures, and code violations diagnosed and repaired correctly the first time.
Call or send us a message. If it involves electricity, there's a good chance we can help — or point you in the right direction.
Lighten Up Electrical Services LLC was founded by Stephen Hobbs-Stone, a licensed electrician and licensed electrical engineer with more than 17 years of hands-on experience across residential, commercial, and industrial projects.
We're a small, family-operated business — which means you get direct access to the person doing the work, not a dispatcher routing you to whoever's available. Every job is approached with the same level of care, whether it's a single circuit or a full commercial buildout.
We serve homeowners, business owners, and contractors throughout the Fuquay-Varina area and Wake County. Our work is code-compliant, permit-ready when required, and built to last.
A sample of residential and commercial work across Wake County.
Straight from Google — real customers, real results.
"Stephen communicated great about arrival time and expectations about the installation of my EV outlet. He arrived on time and worked efficiently. He needed to cut through some drywall to install the new circuit and when finished it was put back cleanly — he cleaned up all the drywall dust. He handled all the permitting and inspections. Highly recommend and will be using again!"
"Stephen at Lighten Up Electrical Services was great to work with. He is a complete pro and can tackle any project. He worked with me to add beautiful pendants at the right height, managed a tricky under-cabinet lighting project on time while my walls were open, and installed a Ring doorbell and ceiling fans. I highly recommend this electrician."
"I highly recommend Stephen with Lighten Up Electrical! He installed canned lights in our kitchen and switched out a ceiling fan. He was kind, friendly, and professional. His communication and timeliness was great. He went above and beyond with great problem solving when a fixture was defective and when there were unexpected hiccups with our kitchen wiring. He even brought our dog a toy — now his favorite!"
"I highly recommend Stephen and Lighten Up Electrical Service! He handled multiple electrical issues in our home and did an amazing job. Prompt, quality service and integrity. He is the only electrician we will use."
"Steve was great! Efficient, friendly, and reasonably priced. He did a great job installing my new outlet, cleaned up afterwards, and helped solve another problem I had. He was able to schedule me quickly — which was important because I had painters coming — and did a fantastic job!"
"Amazing service from Lighten Up Electrical Services LLC! They restored our café sign and made it shine again. Professional, reliable, and easy to work with. Highly recommend!"
Based in Fuquay-Varina, we serve the greater Wake County area including:
Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you promptly — usually within one business day.
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Licensed Electrician & Electrical Engineer
Every project is handled personally by Stephen Hobbs-Stone — not subcontracted out. You always know who's doing the work.