Updated: Jun 09, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
477 Morningstar lake road Forest City 477, Forest City, NC, 28043
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Chris Buchanan Electrician
Chris Buchanan, 477 Morningstar Lake Road Frst, Morningstar Lake Road Forest Cit, NC (Employee: James Chris Buchanan) holds a Electrical Contractors license and 2 other licenses according to the North Carolina license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 106 ranks in the top 7% of 101,103 North Carolina licensed contractors.
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Chris Buchanan Contact Information
Phone Number: (828) 748-4784
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Address: 477 Morningstar lake road Forest City 477, Morningstar Lake Road Forest Cit, NC 28043
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Chris Buchanan Morningstar Lake Road Forest Cit
Quality
106
93rd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Chris Buchanan has a BuildZoom score of 106, which places them above 93% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.
Activity
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1 project
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2026 |
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19 projects
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2025 |
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19 projects
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2024 |
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11 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Chris Buchanan has worked on at least
50.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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12 projects
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New Constructions |
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8 projects
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Home Additions |
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19 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Chris Buchanan mostly works on
electrical project
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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10 projects
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< $5k |
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7 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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9 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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4 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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8 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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5 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $29,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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New electrical overhead service for rv camper- install new service with two 50 amp rv camper outlets--will only have 1 rv now and addition 1 later. will get address for 2nd one when ready for it
Valuation:
$700
Permit #:
ELER-000729-2025
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential new home) single family or duplex
2025-02-26
Building a 1800 sf home on crawl space
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
BLDR-000474-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Church fellowship hall 40w x 80l x 10h
Valuation:
$300,000
Permit #:
BLDC-000175-2025
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential new home) single family or duplex
2025-05-23
Building new home with attached garage
Valuation:
$249,000
Permit #:
BLDR-001405-2025
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Demolish and install new kitchen bathroom windows flooring; new exterior siding; c/o hvac; paint interior and exterior; repair soffit and install gutters; change electric outlets and light fixtures; fix riser at service; new sinks and toilet; new drain line for bathroom
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
BLDR-001942-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) structure--- (not to be used for a new house)
2024-02-20
Two car garage with overhead living (den and bathroom) and storage over pool house--lien agent # 2094806
Valuation:
$400,000
Permit #:
BLDR-000429-2024
Status:
issued
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) alteration remodel repair
2023-05-04
Pour concrete patio and building awning over hardwood floors tile bathrooms set vanities in baths set cabinets in kitchen hook up plumbing in baths an to kitchen sink sheetrock work install light fixtures new back deck and steps
Valuation:
$65,000
Permit #:
RES-2-22-316
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel baths (5 x 9 and 8 x 14) and 8 x 12 kitchen; new flooring and decks csi to replace hvac; new interior doors new vanities new kitchen countertops--no framing except for decks-probably no new plumbing
Valuation:
$70,000
Permit #:
BLDR-000249-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling
Valuation:
$174,400
Permit #:
BP 182124
Status:
issued
Fee:
$672
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Bp
Single family dwelling
Valuation:
$174,400
Permit #:
BP 182123
Status:
issued
Fee:
$672
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Bp
Set new doublewide
Valuation:
$130,000
Permit #:
BLDR-001404-2025
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential new home) single family or duplex
2025-06-10
To construct a 1650sf single story home
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BLDR-000922-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 5 ton heat pump in attick new duct work; 200 amp upgrade on panel on church from fellowship hall (from 60 amps); install 5 ton hp in crawl
Valuation:
$19,000
Permit #:
MECHC-002594-2025
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Changing the 60amp service to a 200amp panel on the church from the fellow ship hall and running wire for new heat pumps
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
ELEC-002420-2025
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace subfloor and some floor joists moved dishwasher addition outlet to island added some receps and lights in kitchen hook up new plumbing for kitchen and addition vanity/toilet to bathroom--work started but not completed
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
RES-3-21-690
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential) alteration remodel repair
2023-02-06
General repair and remodel--wire in crawl need attaching to rafters; plumbing repair (pipe leak); reattach ductwork in crawl
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
BLDR-000214-2023
Status:
triage
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Building (residential new home) single family or duplex
2025-10-07
Building 1500 sf home
Valuation:
$250,000
Permit #:
BLDR-002823-2024
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Put up a power pole for rv-owner had plumbing for sewer line checked but i talked to him and he's not doing any plumbing-he said sewer tap is there and he doesn't have to do any work
Valuation:
$700
Permit #:
BLDR-002246-2023
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical (residential) alteration remodel repair
2025-02-07
Addition a 50 amp rv camper outlet to an existing service
Valuation:
$300
Permit #:
ELER-000355-2025
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Single family dwelling
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
BP 178748
Status:
issued
Fee:
$449
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Bp
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Verified License
| License # | U.25458 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | U.25458 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
Verify this license's status for Chris Buchanan at the North Carolina Board Of Electrical Contractors.
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| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in January, 2023 that this contractor does not need a license to be a electrician in North Carolina.
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106
BuildZoom Score
61
Permits
- Building permit records show that Chris Buchanan has worked on 61 permitted projects.
Chris Buchanan Employees
JB
James Chris Buchanan
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