Updated: Jul 14, 2026
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7166 COLD HARBOR RD, Mechanicsville, VA, 23111
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Gates Electric
Gates Electric, 7166 Cold Harbor Rd, Mechanicsville, VA (Owned by: John T Gates Sr) holds a Electrical (Ele) license according to the Virginia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 91 ranks in the top 37% of 131,387 Virginia licensed contractors.
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Gates Electric Contact Information
Address: 7166 COLD HARBOR RD, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Replace meterbase: panel change
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
EL2020-01545
Status:
final
Fee:
$102
Permit Type:
Residential elect...
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical permit
2825 Willbrook Dr, VA
2017-01-11
Add circuit for gas range--microwave-dishwasher-island and countertop receptacles
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
ELE2017-00065
Status:
Finaled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
Residential
Relocate metervase upgrade svc wire addition/new kitchen.
Valuation:
$9,000
Permit #:
E16040604
Status:
Approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
R5C - Single Fami...
Electrical permit
302 Ralston Rd, VA
2017-04-21
Wire mud room & outside covered patio
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
ELE2017-01043
Status:
Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
Residential
Wire dwelling,200 amp service
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
E16010605
Status:
Approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alter. - Light Re...
Building Type:
R5C - Single Fami...
Wire 100 amp sub panel and craft shop under house
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
20220214-012
Status:
complete
Fee:
$116
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single-family dwe...
Electrical permit
10312 Collinwood Dr, VA
2016-10-31
Wire master bath remodel
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
ELE2016-03047
Status:
Issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
Residential
Electrical - new single family dwelling 200 amp service. 2012 irc
Valuation:
$6,500
Permit #:
20180322-038
Status:
complete
Fee:
$174
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Electrical prmt (residential) - light alteration or remodel
2015-03-10
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E15020404
Status:
final
Fee:
$70
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E15031111
Status:
final
Fee:
$64
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical prmt (residential) - light alteration or remodel
2014-08-29
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E14082204
Status:
final
Fee:
$64
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical prmt (commercial) - light alteration or remodel
2012-10-16
1: alter. - light remodelingmisc. business 2: replace burnt meterbase emergency permit. repl 3: wares on back side of meter
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E12101601
Status:
final
Fee:
$134
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
1: addition single family detached un 2: wire addition 4 reccessed receptacles & switches 3:
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E13102309
Status:
final
Fee:
$64
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E14111909
Status:
final
Fee:
$64
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Wire addition, relocate wiwres in kitchen, wire 3 baths & 1.5 bath.
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
E13041506
Status:
Killed
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
R5C - Single Fami...
Electrical prmt (residential) - light alteration or remodel
2012-10-10
1: alter. - light remodelingsingle family detached un 2: kitchen remodle master bed recessed can master 3: bathroom remodle reduce to one service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E12071205
Status:
final
Fee:
$77
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E15091002
Status:
final
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Alter/remodel heavy
Building Type:
N/A
1: addition. - residence. open porch single family detached un 2: wire screen porch, recessed cans, 4 recptacles, fan 3:
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E12121101
Status:
final
Fee:
$77
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Electrical - wire finished attic to be a recreation room and wire the room above the garage to be a 2nd recreation room closet and full bathroom. 2002 nec code
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
20080514-028
Status:
complete
Fee:
$98
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Electrical prmt (residential) - light alteration or remodel
2012-10-24
1: alter. - light remodelingsingle family detached un 2: upgrade service from 10 to 200 amps/wire hvac unit 3:
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
E12052302
Status:
final
Fee:
$77
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | 2705003740 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Electrical (Ele) |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
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55
Permits
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Gates Electric Employees
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John T Gates Sr
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