Updated: May 12, 2026
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Address
1524 COWAND AVE, Norfolk, VA, 23502
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Hightower Electric
Hightower Electric, 1524 Cowand Ave, Norfolk, VA (Owned by: F J Hightower) holds a Electrician (Mele) license and 1 other license according to the Virginia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 107 ranks in the top 6% of 131,387 Virginia licensed contractors.
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Hightower Electric Contact Information
Phone Number: (757) 853-0849
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Address: 1524 COWAND AVE, Norfolk, VA 23502
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Hightower Electric Norfolk
Quality
107
94th percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Hightower Electric has a BuildZoom score of 107, which places them above 94% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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13 projects
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2024 |
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17 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Hightower Electric has worked on at least
39.0 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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5 projects
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Home Additions |
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33 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Hightower Electric mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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18 projects
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< $5k |
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13 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $4,700. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Interior finish work permit for certificate of occupancy only at 42 ocean condos at marriott “unit occupancy is contingent on release of final building certificate of occupancy (or temporary certificate of occupancy) for phase 1 work (covb building permit #2019-bdcn-17434) and associated unit building out (phase 2 work 2019-bdca-30482 certificate of occupancy (or temporary certificate... see more
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
2022-ELEC-25131
Status:
complete
Fee:
$87
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Remove two 8x7 overhead garage doors and replace with one 16x7 overhead door new covered front porch hightower electric 12 0-30 amp circuits to remodel kitchen bathroom laundry front porch
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
2022-ELER-09994
Status:
complete
Fee:
$97
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Addition office den and bedroom extension. per approved structural and architectural drawings. structural engineer report due to city at final inspection in lieu of statement of special inspections. **** a full size copy of the approved plans and site plan (where applicable) must be on the job site for the inspector(s) at all reasonable times per section 109.5 2015 virginia constructi... see more
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
2022-ELER-17976
Status:
final
Fee:
$61
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Interior finish work - permit for certificate of occupancy only at 42 ocean condos at marriott “unit occupancy is contingent on release of final building certificate of occupancy (or temporary certificate of occupancy) for phase 1 work (covb building permit #2019-bdcn-17434) and associated unit building out (phase 2 work 2019-bdca-30482 certificate of occupancy (or temporary certifica... see more
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
2022-ELEC-10412
Status:
complete
Fee:
$61
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Interior alterations, additional livin area and new 5 car garage. ***approved plan to be kept on site at all reasonable times. failure to comply will result in a failed inspection subject to reinspection fee. ***trades required scope as needed
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
2021-ELER-17557
Status:
complete
Fee:
$122
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Remove gravel from existing right of way per attched survey. interior alterations: converting two bedrooms into one master bedroom with bathroom and closets.***(ds) 07/19/19 revised permit to addition 2nd floor addition per plan*** **need p/u reciept for added fixtures and electronic plans before framing inspection.****08/02/19 pu receipt and digital plans received (irh)****permit ext... see more
Valuation:
$17,200
Permit #:
2020-ELER-06820
Status:
complete
Fee:
$412
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial - building - other structure (new)
2025-07-25
Remove existing 80 guyed tower on roof addition new 80 guyed tower **** revision 12/17/25 demolish 80 ft guyed tower at riverside medical center and installation of new 80 ft rohn guyed tower. work includes temp roof protection and patching new guy wire anchors and base plate installation core drilling with scanning****
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
BLDC-2025-0310
Status:
issued
Fee:
$0
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Rewire water damaged circuits on raised house
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
2025-ELER-10816
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
County typical basement
Valuation:
$16,000
Permit #:
BLDR-2025-001382
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New addition to include bedrooms bathrooms and living area. ***all trades required as needed. ***no second stove permitted. flex suite approval required by zoning department
Valuation:
$8,000
Permit #:
2021-ELER-25217
Status:
complete
Fee:
$289
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Rewire house and detached garage *includes 2 transfer switches*
Valuation:
$25,000
Permit #:
2023-ELER-12210
Status:
final
Fee:
$299
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Building permit for elevator shaft construction on existing commercial building birdneck square 1092 laskin rd
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
2021-ELEC-24953
Status:
complete
Fee:
$56
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Robins residence 211 77th street 2012 usbc ***mla added 1/10/2022
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
2022-ELER-22324
Status:
complete
Fee:
$299
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Reconnect kitchen ap-pliances. addition circuit for microwave and up bathroom receptacle
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
2024-ELER-12441
Status:
complete
Fee:
$92
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Hightower electic- elevator eqiptment circuits. 3 0-30 amp. wire was roughed in when house was built
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
2022-ELER-09992
Status:
filed
Fee:
$51
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Creating conditioned office space within existing detached garage. ***trade permits required as needed
Valuation:
$3,000
Permit #:
2022-ELER-01267
Status:
complete
Fee:
$61
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Bathroom remodel
Valuation:
$2,000
Permit #:
2025-ELER-02917
Status:
final
Fee:
$71
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Storage shed with utility sink dog shower and 3 floor drains
Valuation:
$9,000
Permit #:
2022-ELER-20457
Status:
complete
Fee:
$299
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Home remodel adding 2nd and 3rd stories ***building rewired for new service
Valuation:
$44,000
Permit #:
2020-ELER-16535
Status:
complete
Fee:
$274
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Phase 1 (front foyer addition) and phase 2 (master bedroom addition with interior renovations)
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
2023-ELER-17775
Status:
final
Fee:
$97
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
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Hightower Electric License info
Verified License
| License # | 2710010796 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Electrician (Mele) |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2025.
Verify this license's status for Hightower Electric at the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
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Verified License
| License # | 2701024060 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Electrical (Ele), Fire Alarm Systems (Fas) |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
Verify this license's status for Hightower Electric at the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
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107
BuildZoom Score
1.2K
Permits
- Building permit records show that Hightower Electric has worked on 1199 permitted projects.
Hightower Electric Employees
FH
F J Hightower
Owner