Pollocksville is a small town in Jones County on the Trent River, along US 17 south of New Bern. The river is a big part of the place, and in major hurricanes it has come up into town. People who have been through that know a flooded house needs its wiring checked before anyone flips a breaker back on.
We’re a licensed contractor from Vanceboro, and we work in Jones County as well as Craven and Pamlico. In Pollocksville that means everyday house wiring and repairs, plus the storm preparation and recovery work that comes with living near a river.
Before and after high water
When a house has taken on water, outlets, switches, wiring and the panel may all need replacing, depending on how high the water got and how long it stayed. We inspect, tell you what’s safe and what isn’t, and give you a written estimate. Water also gets into outdoor equipment like AC disconnects and exterior outlets, and those are easy to forget. A permit and inspection are often part of putting things back, and we handle those when the job needs them.
If you’re rebuilding or renovating, it can make sense to put the panel and other equipment higher, where the code and the building allow it. Ask about it during the estimate. Even without a rebuild, a whole-home surge protector and a proper generator hookup are worth thinking about before storm season.
