Updated: Jun 24, 2026
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161 Virginia Ave, Asheville, NC, 28806
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Power to the People Electrician
Power to the People, 161 Virginia Ave, Asheville, NC (Employee: Andrew Jonathan Cormier) holds a Electrical Contractors license and 2 other licenses according to the North Carolina license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 108 ranks in the top 5% of 101,103 North Carolina licensed contractors.
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Power to the People Contact Information
Phone Number: (828) 551-9843
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Address: 161 Virginia Ave, Asheville, NC 28806
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Power to the People Asheville
Quality
108
95th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Power to the People has a BuildZoom score of 108, which places them above 95% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.
Activity
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1 project
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2026 |
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95 projects
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2025 |
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117 projects
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2024 |
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86 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Power to the People has worked on at least
299.0 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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54 projects
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Home Additions |
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14 projects
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New Constructions |
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9 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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185 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Power to the People mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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77 projects
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< $5k |
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39 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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42 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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24 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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23 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 |
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1 project
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$1mil+ |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $16,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Helene ts* column shoring saddles metal bracing installaion of house plates brace repair coullumn repair pemb frame repair and truss repair; electrical check and repairs where needed for antique tobacco barn submit a final approval letter once all electrical repair/replace work is completed
Valuation:
$185,000
Permit #:
25-00123
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,859
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
*****waiver*****full bathroom remodel in existing lower level bathroom. replace all existing polybutylene piping. addition a full bathroom in the existing lower level utility room. install a new tankless water heater in crawlspace and addition shut off at crawlspace door. replace main floor hvac unit and move furnace for the upper level from existing utility room to the attic. remove ... see more
Valuation:
$404,217
Permit #:
24-09280
Status:
final
Fee:
$607
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Building a 13'x17 single story adu in back yard of 50 nebraska st. adu to be used solely guest house for visiting family and friends from out of state. the adu will consist of concrete footings and cinder block foundation; 16 oc 2"x6 stick built walls osb sheathing with tyvek wrap and hardy board and vinyl cedar shake siding. 60 double front door and two 30"x54 windows on front. 12"x4... see more
Valuation:
$39,000
Permit #:
25-03416
Status:
issued
Fee:
$572
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Helene ts* flooded basement was remediated and all drywall and insulation was removed right after the storm by blackstone construction. power to the people will be completing safety inspection and inspection form will her submitted. repair and replacement portion of the project will include: new interior doors and two water breached exterior doors will be swapped out. insulation of wa... see more
Valuation:
$37,369
Permit #:
25-00504
Status:
issued
Fee:
$363
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Remore existing pony wall remove cabinets from wall remove all debris. change out existing light fixtures electrician will addition new lights. install washer and vented dryer remove current sink install small hand sink install 50 gallon water heater. install (3) shampoo bowls (include cutting concrete removal of conrete and repouring new concrete). addition cabinet for towels (8) hai... see more
Valuation:
$22,515
Permit #:
25-01563
Status:
final
Fee:
$1,191
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen electrical - install two new recessed lights - install new pendent light over sink - relocate fridge outlet 5 feet - relocate range outlet 8 feet - tie electrical line for two under cabinet lights - addition new outlet for range hood - extend wall outlets into new kitchen island - addition new dedicated outlet for coffee machine plumbing move refrigerator water line 2 feet pan... see more
Valuation:
$8,878
Permit #:
25-01802
Status:
issued
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
Building new two-story home on this parcel. this will be a primary home for the owner not a short term rental. please make this a brisco drive address the right of easement will be from brisco drive not grandiflora path
Valuation:
$750,000
Permit #:
BLD2024-02751
Status:
issued
Fee:
$997
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installed direct wire charger 40 amp use pvc to addition circuit on side of home with meter base. nate require a few lbs and some 90s this home just closed and the deed has been recorded. the new owners of the home on record are kimberly and joseph telford. the phone number is kimberly telford 941-391-2552 [email protected] joseph telford 239-849-2164
Valuation:
$1,100
Permit #:
25-04545
Status:
final
Fee:
$78
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
N/A
Ditch 18 inches up to 60 ft depending on the direction of the ditch wire feed to the shed uf wire 2 20 amp single pole circuits shed wiring using uf wire emt drops and risers on a pywood surface fish wire over to light spots 3 outlets 2 indoor switches 4 lights single pole flood light
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELE2025-00391
Status:
complete
Fee:
$80
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new meter base. new location ridged riser or keep current location installers discretion. install new panel 200 amps new breakers. ensure proper fuse size for breakers re-feed panel 4/0 al 4 cable 15ft bond gas line to meter 6 ground install new wire to 2 outlets on backside. double up one and replace other gfi protection and new covers premise #5203502153
Valuation:
$4,488
Permit #:
25-00167
Status:
final
Fee:
$78
Permit Type:
Repair/replacement
Building Type:
N/A
Kitchen and bathroom remodel. removal of non-loadbearing wall between kitchen and dining room. replacement of (3) windows in the remodeled areas for sigrid samuelsen
Valuation:
$120,000
Permit #:
25-05414
Status:
issued
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Remove flat roof from back laundry room. extend the gable roof from the main house to cover back laundry room. no change to square footage of the home. roof to be extended approximately 10 feet to cover an area ~225sqft. ceiling of the effected area will be blown insulation and attic will be vented for evan quirk-garvan. recd amendment to addition modify lights and switch
Valuation:
$26,500
Permit #:
25-03475
Status:
final
Fee:
$373
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Other
New meter 200 amp simple riser one stick grounding rods back to back with panel upgrade panel 200 amp 30/60 space consolidation with small sub panel. whole house surge protection. ground outlets premise #5203293540
Valuation:
$3,903
Permit #:
25-00080
Status:
final
Fee:
$78
Permit Type:
Repair/replacement
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial interior renovation and occupancy for the venue offices; ref 23-00595 demo;creating separate office spaces break room and reconfigure bathroom; rec amendment for adding low voltage;install etherent from upstairs offices to downstair & run all cables from rack to wall locatiion
Valuation:
$200,000
Permit #:
23-02469
Status:
final
Fee:
$3,500
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install pergola fire pit outdoor kitchen landscape concrete replacement and pavers for outdoor amenities for clairmont crest. recd amendment for the construction of a 2'-4 max height retaining wall
Valuation:
$165,890
Permit #:
25-02909
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,480
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Adding two head mitsubishi mini split in the basement to help provide additional heating and cooling to the common area and bedroom. electrician to run new circuit for outdoor unit and a service outlet
Valuation:
$9,700
Permit #:
25-01165
Status:
final
Fee:
$78
Permit Type:
New installation
Building Type:
N/A
Install power to the shed 60 amp dedicated circuit with a sub panel 8-10 space indoor. set service outlet gfi protected. customer provided ditch at 18 inches deep 4-6 sticks conduit one inch 100ft total run
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELE2025-00059
Status:
complete
Fee:
$80
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of dumpster enclosure interior renovations and occupancy app from gc for work previously done and new work for 644 haywood dog park and bar. ref: 25-05610 for back building renovations for kitchen and restrooms remove exterior concrete replace back with wood chips remove existing drive & sidewalk replace back with new drive & sidewalk installing 2 x 60 retaining wall for ... see more
Valuation:
$65,645
Permit #:
25-05717
Status:
issued
Fee:
$429
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
?interior renovations and occupancy app from gc for work previously done and new work for 644 haywood dog park and bar creating kitchen and bathrooms for front building. ref: 25-05609 for front building renovations for walk up bar remove exterior concrete replace back with wood chips remove existing drive & sidewalk replace back with new drive & sidewalk installing 2 x 60 retaining wa... see more
Valuation:
$46,000
Permit #:
25-05610
Status:
issued
Fee:
$783
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations and occupancy app from gc for work previously done and new work for 644 haywood dog park and bar. construction of retaining wall no taller than 4 in height and approx 18 long. ref: 25-05610 for back building renovations for kitchen and restrooms remove exterior concrete replace back with wood chips remove existing drive & sidewalk replace back with new drive & sid... see more
Valuation:
$46,000
Permit #:
25-05609
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,804
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Power to the People License info
Verified License
| License # | L.33298 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
Verify this license's status for Power to the People at the North Carolina Board Of Electrical Contractors.
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Verified License
| License # | L.33298 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
Verify this license's status for Power to the People at the North Carolina Board Of Electrical Contractors.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
License Not Required
| Status | Not Required |
- BuildZoom verified in November, 2019 that this contractor does not need a license to be a electrician in North Carolina.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
108
BuildZoom Score
465
Permits
- Building permit records show that Power to the People has worked on 465 permitted projects.
Power to the People Employees
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Andrew Jonathan Cormier
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