About GBC Electric — Hickory's Trusted Generator & Electrical Contractor
GBC Electric has been part of the Hickory community for many years. What began as an electrical contracting operation has grown into the area's most trusted resource for home standby generator sales, installation, and service — while maintaining the full-service residential and commercial electrical capabilities that have kept customers coming back decade after decade.
We are licensed by the State of North Carolina as an electrical contractor (License No. L.26630) and licensed for fuel piping and gas line work. That dual licensing is significant: it means GBC Electric handles every component of a standby generator installation in-house — the generator placement, the electrical connection, the automatic transfer switch, the gas line, the permits, and the final inspection. You won't be waiting on a second contractor or coordinating between two vendors. GBC does it all.
Authorized Generator Dealer & Warranty Technician
GBC Electric is an authorized Generac dealer and factory-trained Generac warranty technician. We also hold Briggs & Stratton dealer authorization and PowerProtect™+ warranty technician certification. These aren't just dealer relationships — they represent factory-level training, access to genuine manufacturer parts, and the ability to perform warranty service on both brands without voiding coverage.
We sell, install, and service both Generac and Briggs & Stratton with equal commitment and expertise. We'll give you an honest comparison of both brands, explain the differences, and help you make the right decision for your home and budget — without steering you toward whichever brand carries a higher margin.
Who We Serve
GBC Electric's customers are Hickory-area homeowners who value trust, reliability, and working with people they know. Many of our customers are families planning for storm season, seniors who depend on powered medical equipment, rural property owners far from the nearest utility substation, and small business owners who can't afford a power outage. We understand what's at stake when the lights go out — and we take that seriously in every recommendation we make and every installation we complete.
Honest Advice
GBC will recommend the right generator for your home — whether that's Generac or Briggs & Stratton. No commission pressure. Just honest guidance.
Credentials & Trust Signals
NC Electrical License
NC Electrical Contractor — Limited Classification, License No. L.26630
Gas / Fuel Piping License
Licensed for fuel piping and gas line installation in NC
Generac Certification
Authorized dealer, factory-trained warranty technician
Briggs & Stratton Cert.
Authorized dealer, PowerProtect™+ warranty technician
Experience
32+ years serving Hickory and Catawba County
Insurance
Fully insured — residential and commercial
Emergency Service
After-hours generator and electrical service — call 704-500-9232
Questions? Call GBC Electric at 704-500-9232 — Hickory's Local Generator & Electrical Expert.
