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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.

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Listing details

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.

Customer Reviews

Helen Hyatt

Great experience with P to P. Needed various honey do projects around the house, repairing bad dimmer, adding outlet, installing light fixture. Service was quick, communications were great, prices were reasonable and the work was exceptional. Will definitely use them again.
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Kira Sloop

We had a fantastic experience with Power to the People and would highly recommend them. From the very beginning, Camille made scheduling easy and responsive, which set the tone for the entire project. Andrew was thoughtful in helping us think through our options, and we never felt rushed or pushed—just well-informed and supported in making the right choices for our home. Logan and Blaze handled the installation, and their work was excellent. They installed a beautiful new porch light fixture (which required adding a new outlet inside) and under-rail lighting along our stairs to make nighttime entry much safer. Everything was done with care, professionalism, and attention to detail. What stood out most was the combination of clear communication, strong craftsmanship, and a genuine commitment to making sure we were happy with the results. The new lighting has made a meaningful difference in both the safety and feel of our home. We’re very grateful to the whole team and would absolutely work with them again. Thanks to our neighbors Jess and Robby for the referral!
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Taylor Dennis

I had a great experience with Power to the People. They were able to book me quickly and came out for a free estimate, walking through the job thoroughly and answering all my questions. They provided a quote promptly and scheduled the work right away. The team was efficient, communicative, and did excellent work. They also made sure everything was cleaned up before leaving. Highly recommend!
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John Barth

Andrew and his team did a fantastic job in every way. Not only were they able to schedule my inspection promptly, Andrew accurately identified our issue where two other electricians didn’t. He didn’t inflate his job with unneeded services and provided a prompt and reasonable quote. Scheduling the work was easy and fast, and his team completed the work in timely, friendly and professional fashion. I would not hesitate one bit to hire Power to the People again and highly recommend this company and their work.
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Sydney Gifford

Incredibly satisfied with our choice to go with Power to the People. Just needed to add an outlet to a closet, which became slightly more complicated due to location of said closet. Cost estimate was extremely reasonable. Blaise was on time, professional, and extremely efficient with his work. He left NO drywall damage, which was a wonderful surprise as we were fully expecting some due to the nature of the job. Power to the People will be our go to electrical company for any future needs!
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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.