Updated: May 12, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
817 SHADOWOOD LANE, Chesapeake, VA, 23322
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Nesmith Electric
Nesmith Electric, 817 Shadowood Ln, Chesapeake, VA (Owned by: Duwayne E Nesmith) holds a Electrician (Mele) license and 6 other licenses according to the Virginia license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 104 ranks in the top 9% of 131,387 Virginia licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Nesmith Electric, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Nesmith Electric Contact Information
Phone Number: (757) 410-4485
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Address: 817 SHADOWOOD LANE, Chesapeake, VA 23322
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Nesmith Electric Chesapeake
Quality
104
91st percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Nesmith Electric has a BuildZoom score of 104, which places them above 91% of 131,387 contractors in Virginia.
Activity
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9 projects
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2025 |
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12 projects
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2024 |
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14 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Nesmith Electric has worked on at least
35.0 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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4 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 Nesmith Electric mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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19 projects
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< $5k |
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19 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $3,925. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
New duplex - 2015 usbc ***project in zone ae foundation and final elevation certificates required at inspection ***approved plan to be kept on site at all reasonable times. failure to comply will result in a failed inspection subject to reinspection fee
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
2022-ELER-32877
Status:
complete
Fee:
$218
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
New duplex - 2015 usbc ***project in zone ae foundation and final elevation certificates required at inspection ***approved plan to be kept on site at all reasonable times. failure to comply will result in a failed inspection subject to reinspection fee
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
2022-ELER-31590
Status:
complete
Fee:
$218
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
New duplex - 2015 usbc ***project in zone ae foundation and final elevation certificates required at inspection ***approved plan to be kept on site at all reasonable times. failure to comply will result in a failed inspection subject to reinspection fee
Valuation:
$7,500
Permit #:
2023-ELER-06018
Status:
complete
Fee:
$218
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
New 400-amp service (2) 200-amp transfer switches **changing to 600 amp new service**
Valuation:
$28,000
Permit #:
2025-ELER-01346
Status:
final
Fee:
$381
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen remodel with (1) 100-amp sub fed panel
Valuation:
$6,200
Permit #:
2025-ELER-04541
Status:
complete
Fee:
$92
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrade to 200-amp service from 150-amp
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-RES-2025-00401
Status:
complete
Fee:
$107
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Existing
Upgrade service to 200-amp from 150-amp
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
2025-ELER-04967
Status:
complete
Fee:
$76
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Re-connect 400-amp service. dominion power turned off power to house because of house being raised. wr# 10695635
Valuation:
$500
Permit #:
2024-ELER-05649
Status:
complete
Fee:
$61
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
Relocate 200-amp panel replace and relocate meter base (overhead to underground service)
Valuation:
$2,200
Permit #:
2022-ELER-32725
Status:
complete
Fee:
$112
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
New 200-amp service
Valuation:
$15,000
Permit #:
2025-ELER-10422
Status:
final
Fee:
$218
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
60-amp temp pole underground
Valuation:
$150
Permit #:
2025-ELER-08061
Status:
complete
Fee:
$61
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
New sf - 2015 usbc ***approved plans to be kept on site at all reasonable times. failure to comply will result in a failed inspection subject to reinspection fee
Valuation:
$5,500
Permit #:
2021-ELER-03138
Status:
final
Fee:
$192
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
New sf - 2015 usbc ***approved plan to be kept on site at all reasonable times. failure to comply will result in a failed inspection subject to reinspection fee
Valuation:
$5,500
Permit #:
2021-ELER-00476
Status:
final
Fee:
$192
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Remove a portion of the existing structure and building a new addition to the remaining existing structure. structure will be on a crawl with brick veneer face and remaining sides will be vinyl with asphalt shingles. construct utility room on slab at grade and attach to existing garage with covered roof. install new roof and siding on existing garage
Valuation:
$7,000
Permit #:
2019-ELER-22709
Status:
complete
Fee:
$274
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
This application is for the new construction of a 2-unit duplex occupying 3729 and 3731 chesterfield ave in virginia beach *** plans previously reviewed and approved under 2019-bdrn-27392
Valuation:
$7,050
Permit #:
2020-ELER-10751
Status:
complete
Fee:
$192
Permit Type:
New
Building Type:
N/A
Bathroom remodel
Valuation:
$1,300
Permit #:
2025-ELER-04968
Status:
complete
Fee:
$66
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
60-amp temp pole
Valuation:
$150
Permit #:
2025-ELER-01343
Status:
complete
Fee:
$61
Permit Type:
Existing
Building Type:
N/A
New 600-amp service
Valuation:
$205,000
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-COM-2020-00397
Status:
complete
Fee:
$229
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
New
New 600-amp service
Valuation:
$205,000
Permit #:
BLD-ELE-COM-2020-00397
Status:
complete
Fee:
$229
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
New
Addition (1) 60-amp for pool equipment addition (1) 90--amp for pool house addition (2) transfer generator switches
Valuation:
$3,800
Permit #:
2021-ELER-16608
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Nesmith Electric License info
License Not Verified
| License # | 2710041983 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Electrician (Mele) |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of February, 2026. Check the current license status of Nesmith Electric with the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
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Verified License
| License # | L.27981 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
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Verified License
| License # | 2705094783 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Electrical (Ele) |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
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Inactive License
| License # | 2705083519 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Virginia |
| Type | Electrical (Ele) |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- According to the Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation, 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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Inactive License
| License # | 2705094783 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Spotsylvania County |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- According to the Spotsylvania County, VA, 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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Inactive License
| License # | 2705083519 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Spotsylvania County |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
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Inactive License
| License # | 27981-L |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Limited Classification |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- 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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104
BuildZoom Score
264
Permits
- Building permit records show that Nesmith Electric has worked on 264 permitted projects.
Nesmith Electric Employees
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Du Wayne E. Nesmith
Owner
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Duwayne E Nesmith
Owner