Power to the People
Power to the People
Based in West Asheville, Power to the People is an Asheville electrician owned and run by Andrew Holbein. Its specialty is knob-and-tube rewiring for pre-1950 historic homes.
Last Updated October 3, 2026.
Business Highlights
- It lists North Carolina electrical contractor license #33298.
- It says it is insured.
- It backs every job with a lifetime workmanship warranty.
- It says its electricians are employees, not subcontractors.
- It says there is no minimum job size.
- It offers free electrical inspections for realtor-referred homes.
Service Area
Asheville, Hendersonville, Black Mountain, Weaverville, Brevard, Waynesville, Fletcher, Arden, Candler, Leicester, Mars Hill, Swannanoa and Mills River.
Active Business Listing
Power to the People is one of 9 electricians ProsGrade lists in Asheville, North Carolina.
12 services listed, including Residential electrical service, Panel upgrades and repairs and EV charger installation. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 4.9 from 176 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How Power to the People compares with the other 8 electricians on ProsGrade in Asheville, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- One of 9 Asheville electricians on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
12 services- Residential electrical serviceflickering lights, outlet and breaker issues, smart-home wiring
- Panel upgrades and repairs200- and 400-amp replacements; breaker and panel-fault repairs
- EV charger installationLevel 2, hardwired to a dedicated 40–50-amp 240V circuit
- Generator installation and wiringautomatic standby generators on propane or natural gas; manual-start interlocks for portable generators
- Whole-house rewiringknob-and-tube, BX and old Romex wiring
- Remodeling electricalkitchens, baths, basements and whole-home renovations
- Electrical inspectionspre-purchase, pre-sale and insurance-driven inspections
- New-construction electricalservice drop, panel, rough-in, trim-out and inspection
- Light fixture installationpendants, chandeliers, recessed and step lighting
- Ceiling fan installationfan-rated boxes and vaulted ceilings
- Outlet and switch installationnew outlets, GFCI, dimmers and 3-way switches
- Hot tub and spa wiringdedicated 240V circuits with GFCI protection and code-required disconnects
Reviews
What customers say
Recent customers praise responsive scheduling, clear communication and careful, professional electrical work. One customer said an outlet added in a closet caused no drywall damage; another appreciated Andrew identifying an issue that two other electricians had missed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does Power to the People quote a residential repair?
It diagnoses the issue and provides an itemized quote in plain English; the customer decides what to address before a date is scheduled.
How long does a 100-to-200-amp panel swap take?
Most swaps take one day on-site, with power off for three to six hours during the work.
Does Power to the People handle permits for panel work?
Yes. It handles the permit and schedules the inspection; the job is not considered complete until it passes.
What does the workmanship warranty cover?
It covers failures caused by its workmanship, which the company says it will repair at no charge. Manufacturer defects are covered separately by the manufacturer.








