Updated: May 21, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
136 Schoolhouse Rd, Kill Devil Hills, NC, 27948
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The Works Electrician
The Works, 136 Schoolhouse Rd, Kill Devil Hills, NC (Owned by: Lawrence Cooper Barnes) holds a Electrical Contractors license and 4 other licenses according to the North Carolina license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 98 ranks in the top 16% of 101,103 North Carolina licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring The Works, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
The Works Services
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Custom Home Build
New Home Construction
Medium Multi-Family New Con...
Other Residential New Const...
Multi-Room Remodel
Kitchen Remodel
Bathroom Remodel
Basement Remodel
Medium Multi-Family Remodel...
Other Residential Remodel
Office Renovation
Restaurant Renovation
Retail Renovation
Other Commercial Renovation
Roofing
Hardwood Flooring
Carpets
Laminate Flooring
Other Flooring
Framing
Wood Fences
Backsplash and Countertops
Stonework
Tile Flooring
Other Stone and Tile
Drywall
Interior Plaster
Brick and Blockwork
Other Masonry
Foundations
Other Concrete
Demolition
Paving, Driveways, and Side...
Excavation and Grading
Other Site Work
The Works Contact Information
Phone Number: (252) 202-4162
Address: 136 Schoolhouse Rd, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
The Works Kill Devil Hills
Quality
98
84th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
The Works has a BuildZoom score of 98, which places them above 84% of 101,103 contractors in North Carolina.
Activity
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2 projects
|
2025 |
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3 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that The Works has worked on at least
5.0 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.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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2 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
|
$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $55,500. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
The Works Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Sally B.April 10, 2015Garage conversion to Family Room$10,0007 days
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Extend beach walk east to access beach. replace house decking and rail system addition a covered porch with no change in footprint. replacing the 200 amp outside disconnect
Valuation:
$55,500
Permit #:
B24-000381
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
Add: complete from application 202200216 addition 1200 s side
Valuation:
$195,000
Permit #:
202302460
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Trade: install 200 amp meter and disconect
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
202500151
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Bathroom remodel: remove existing shower and jacuzzi tub. replace plumbing to accommodate for walk in tile shower. replace lighting. tile floor and replace vanity/toilet
Valuation:
$9,700
Permit #:
B20-000328
Status:
no co-closed anyway/old
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Single family
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$75,000
Permit #:
RE202300063
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Alt: replace deck boards & handrails
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
202203590
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install 14 x 30 fiberglass pool with concrete decking
Valuation:
$28,000
Permit #:
202002075
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$34,000
Permit #:
RE202201636
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Alt: replace deck boards & handrails
Valuation:
$20,000
Permit #:
25617
Status:
filed
Fee:
$61
Permit Type:
Residential permi...
Building Type:
N/A
No Description Available
Valuation:
$2,800
Permit #:
RE201901440
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
No Description Available
Valuation:
$13,000
Permit #:
RE202000454
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family dwe...
Recent Buildzoom Projects
Verified License
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The Works License info
Verified License
| License # | L.29254 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
Verify this license's status for The Works at the North Carolina Board Of Electrical Contractors.
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Verified License
| License # | L.29254 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of April 2026.
Verify this license's status for The Works at the North Carolina Board Of Electrical Contractors.
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License Not Verified
| License # | L.29254 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Electrical Contractors - Limited Classification License |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of April, 2026. Check the current license status of The Works with the NC Board Examiners of Electrical Contractors
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Verified License
| License # | 74915 |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Building |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
Verify this license's status for The Works at the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
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License Not Verified
| License # | 29254-L |
| Status | Active |
| State | North Carolina |
| Type | Limited Classification License |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of April, 2026. Check the current license status of The Works with the NC Board Examiners of Electrical Contractors
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98
BuildZoom Score
10
Permits
- Building permit records show that The Works has worked on 10 permitted projects.
The Works Employees
LB
Lawrence Cooper Barnes
Owner
I have worked with many contractors during my 30 years in Real Estate and have come across no other contractor like Cooper. He is immediately responsive, thorough, and extremely personable with anyone I refer him, too. They just don't get any better!