Starr Electric

Starr Electric

Design-build electrical contracting for commercial/industrial

Overview

Starr Electric provides commercial and industrial electrical contracting in the southeastern U.S. with in-house design-build capabilities. Its work includes new construction, renovations, and some residential repair, guided by on-staff engineers, estimators, and project managers, plus offsite modular construction and prefabricated components made in multiple shops. Projects are delivered by combining design, prefabrication, and on-site assembly, and the company offers 24/7 service for ongoing electrical needs. Its differentiators are integrated design, in-house engineering, multiple fabrication facilities, and a focus on reliable scheduling to support large-scale facilities, with the goal of delivering dependable, efficiently completed electrical solutions for complex systems.

About Starr Electric

Simplify's Rating
Why Starr Electric is rated
B-
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Industrial & Manufacturing

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Greensboro, North Carolina

Founded

1928

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • 2024 CaroMont Health awards signal credibility in healthcare electrical projects.
  • 2026 website updates show active branding across design-build, DEI, and MOD SEC offerings.
  • Comfort Systems USA's backing provides capital, procurement leverage, and cross-selling opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • Comfort Systems USA acquired Starr Electric in February 2020, limiting employer autonomy.
  • Public updates skew to website pages, signaling low external visibility for strategy and execution.
  • Heavy dependence on regional electrical construction exposes Starr to project-cycle volatility and margin pressure.

What makes Starr Electric unique

  • Founded in 1928, Starr Electric specializes in commercial and industrial contract electrical work.
  • MOD SEC designs, engineers, and delivers modular construction and power assemblies.
  • Design-build integrates design and installation, reducing rework and delays on renovation projects.

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