Real local work in Sylva.
ZIP 28779 also covers Dillsboro just across the river. We work both sides. The Balsam community (technically 28707) gets rolled in when we're heading west from Waynesville, it's right on the route. We also cover the adjacent Dillsboro and Balsam communities when we're working in Sylva.
Sylva is about 25 minutes from our home base. We make the drive regularly for residential work. WCU faculty live in Sylva and the surrounding area, which means we also do a fair amount of rental and faculty-home electrical.
Every electrical service, in Sylva.
From a single dead outlet to a full panel upgrade or a Generac standby, here's the full residential menu for Sylva homeowners.
Electrical Panel Upgrades
Generac Generator Installation
EV Charger Installation
Ceiling Fans & Lighting
Mini-Split Heat Pump Wiring
New Construction Wiring
Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting
What homeowners say about Farmer Electric.
- “Punctual, professional, and efficient. Kenneth had all the fans in my home installed very quickly and was a joy to work with. Very fairly priced. 10/10 would recommend!” — Tabitha Justice, verified Google review (5★)
- “I had Farmer Electric add a generator hookup to our meter base and I could not be happier! They done everything by the book and were very professional! I highly recommend them, very family friendly and affordable!” — Isaac Pless, verified Google review (5★)
- “Trustworthy and dependable! If you're looking for an electrician, Kenneth is your guy!” — Kate, verified Google review (5★)
The questions Sylva homeowners ask most.
Do you serve Sylva NC?
Yes. Sylva is 25 minutes from our Waynesville home base. Same pricing as Waynesville for most jobs. We come over to Sylva, Dillsboro, and Balsam regularly.
How much does an electrician cost in Sylva?
Service calls $150 to $350, panel upgrades $2,200 to $4,000, EV chargers $650 to $1,800, ceiling fans $185 to $300. Same pricing as Waynesville, no Jackson County travel surcharge.
Do you work on downtown Sylva historic buildings?
Yes, with care. Downtown Main Street apartments and storefronts often have old service, mixed-era wiring, and shared meter stacks. We've handled several of these jobs and we know how to work around historic-district considerations.
Do you cover Dillsboro and Balsam too?
Yes. Dillsboro is the same ZIP as Sylva (28779) and Balsam is on the route. No extra trip charge for either.
What about WCU faculty rentals?
Regular work for us. Outlet repairs, panel updates, lighting retrofits for landlords with WCU-staff tenants. Quick turnaround between leases.
Ready for an electrician in Sylva?
Free written quote. 25 minutes from waynesville. Same crew on the quote and the install.