Updated: May 05, 2026
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347 Kimzey Rd., Mills River, NC, 28759
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Mills River Electric
Mills River Electric, 347 Kimzey Rd, Mills River, NC (Owned by: James L. Kovalchek) holds a Electrical Contractors license and 2 other licenses according to the North Carolina license board.
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Mills River Electric Contact Information
Phone Number: (828) 243-4425
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Address: 347 Kimzey Rd., Mills River, NC 28759
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Activity
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35 projects
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2025 |
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21 projects
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2024 |
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48 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Mills River Electric has worked on at least
104.0 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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13 projects
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Home Additions |
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9 projects
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New Constructions |
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35 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Mills River Electric mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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18 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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12 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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5 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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3 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $28,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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Helene ts/forest millwork 2nd building full electrical gear and wiring to be removed replaced like for like - existing walls in office area to be furred out and hung with drywall - new acoustical ceiling tile and grid installed inside office - remove replace bathroom fixtures - new lighting in office and bathrooms - sealed concrete flooring all ares - exterior metal panels to be remov... see more
Valuation:
$337,000
Permit #:
25-06953
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,790
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*****waiver***** remodel kitchen - new cabinets countertops appliances flooring lighting. addition gas cooktop. primary bathroom remodel - enlarge floor area as shown replace plumbing fixtures tile lighting. office - remove paneling on walls update insulation. hang and finish drywall. entries - replace front and rear entrance doors. recd amendment to change gas piping contractor from ... see more
Valuation:
$110,200
Permit #:
25-05012
Status:
final
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Addition of 180 sq ft master bedroom as per plans. repair roof framing from hurricane damage as per engineer specs. install new roof. remodel (2) bathrooms and kitchen damaged from hurricane
Valuation:
$269,924
Permit #:
25-08368
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Helene ts* barringer construction (local gc) is working for forest millwork to replace damaged drywall insulation paint and flooring. portions of the electrical and mechanical systems will be evaluated and replaced due to water damage. the sanitary and storm systems will be jetted (flushed) and camera for evaluation - replacements of these systems are not anticipated rec resubmittal t... see more
Valuation:
$346,000
Permit #:
24-07804
Status:
final
Fee:
$5,967
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
***waiver***remodel of interior of existing home and addition to home. relocation of bathroom and kitchen. addition of new bathroom. replacement of all hvac and plumbing systems. upgrade of electrical service from 100amp to 200amp for tara letts
Valuation:
$268,000
Permit #:
23-04267
Status:
final
Fee:
$841
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Swapping out like for like 1 - 2.0 ton 14.2 seer2 r-32 - goodman equipment model# glxsba2410 single stage air conditioner 1 - 80mbh 80% upflow/horizontal model# gr9t80080. 2 stage natural gas furnace with matched coil re-connection of your existing ductwork reuse of existing electrical and lineset
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CBO2025-02624
Status:
complete
Fee:
$80
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial renovation and occupancy for boujee than nails; changing from hair salon to nail salon; replacing existing light fixtures relocate sink drains install pedicare chairs install 2 mini splits and remove exisitng platform for plumbing; recd amendment to to obtain a greater occupancy load
Valuation:
$91,000
Permit #:
24-05491
Status:
issued
Fee:
$2,360
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Changeout of 1 - 3.0 ton 14 seer packaged rooftop gas pack - carrier equipment crane service with site safety supervision re-connection of your existing ductwork and electrical systems re-use of existing controls including smoke detector removal and disposal of existing equipment factory authorized equipment start-up and commissioning
Valuation:
$9,800
Permit #:
24-08034
Status:
expired
Fee:
$130
Permit Type:
Like for like rep...
Building Type:
N/A
Enclose section of basement to create new bedroom closet and kitchen area (install sink and countertop) for personal use. recd amendment to addition egress window to lower bedroom clarify hvac extension lower level and insulate where needed. added full bathroom lower level and another on upper level addition bedroom down. recd amendment to remove kitchen from scope of work; recd amend... see more
Valuation:
$15,100
Permit #:
22-05834
Status:
final
Fee:
$572
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Changing existing 12.5 ton gas pack with new 10 ton gas pack like for like existing electrical and gas piping to be rehooked
Valuation:
$22,000
Permit #:
25-01901
Status:
final
Fee:
$338
Permit Type:
New installation ...
Building Type:
N/A
Change existing oil furnace/ac to new gas furnace with air conditioning reuse of electrical and ductwork new erv by others
Valuation:
$18,000
Permit #:
25-04382
Status:
final
Fee:
$78
Permit Type:
Like for like rep...
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of new 788 sf adu detached from main residence attached plans for the adu for plan review we’ve revised the entire building to comply with some of restrictions required with the previous plan. the new set is going to replace the previous set of plans submitted for review. the site plan is included on one of the pages. retaining walls will now be 4’ or less in height and t... see more
Valuation:
$181,000
Permit #:
21-05369
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,128
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Accessory dwellin...
***waiver***remodel interior new additions include 13 x 22 rear addition 14 x 18 side addition 14 x 12 deck and 6 x 22 front porch for 28 kingsley trust
Valuation:
$150,000
Permit #:
23-03944
Status:
final
Fee:
$529
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Like for like changeout 1 system. this is a 2.5 ton split system changeout same for same tonnage indoor unit is in the attic outdoor unit is ground mourned
Valuation:
$7,900
Permit #:
24-05415
Status:
issued
Fee:
$130
Permit Type:
Like for like rep...
Building Type:
N/A
Gas furnace and air conditioning change out. like for like. 4 ton cooling capacity. call doug one hour in advance of inspection. 828-774-8188. thank you
Valuation:
$16,500
Permit #:
25-05267
Status:
final
Fee:
$338
Permit Type:
Like for like rep...
Building Type:
N/A
Removing deck from rear of home and extending kitchen in same space. approx 256 sf adding new deck approx 240 sf see site plan attached (dimensioned and scaled) - raintree ln -
Valuation:
$32,000
Permit #:
BLD2023-00420
Status:
final
Fee:
$500
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential new single family site built home
2023-08-17
Construction of single family residence
Valuation:
$900,000
Permit #:
BLD2022-03481
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,684
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Changing out existing two ton heat pump with new same for same. rehook existing electrical
Valuation:
$6,800
Permit #:
25-04324
Status:
final
Fee:
$52
Permit Type:
Like for like rep...
Building Type:
N/A
Changing out existing two ton heat pump with new same for same. rehook existing electrical
Valuation:
$6,800
Permit #:
25-03045
Status:
revoked
Fee:
$78
Permit Type:
Like for like rep...
Building Type:
N/A
Adding 20 x 13 addition 1 story on west elevation to contain two bedroom and one bathroom for david snider. recd amendment to addition construction to finish basement area to include (1) new bathroom and family room
Valuation:
$35,000
Permit #:
22-02986
Status:
issued
Fee:
$816
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
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Verified License
| License # | L.13050 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | L.13050 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
Verify this license's status for Mills River Electric at the North Carolina Board Of Electrical Contractors.
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Inactive License
| License # | 13050-L |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Limited Classification |
- According to the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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213
Permits
- Building permit records show that Mills River Electric has worked on 213 permitted projects.
Mills River Electric Employees
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James L. Kovalchek
Owner