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Our Expert and Professional Staff

We are a team of experienced professionals and skilled electrical and data technicians whose goal is to treat every client with integrity and honesty. We believe in working closely with our clients to ensure we exceed their expectations.

Core Values

Are you looking for a reliable, trustworthy, and highly skilled electrical and data contractor in South Carolina, North Carolina or Georgia?  Preferred is ready to be your company of choice!  With close to 45 years of experience in the business, it is not by chance that our business is well-established with countless satisfied customers.  Our company's success is largely due to our ability to go beyond just completing the needed electrical and data installation or repairs. Providing the highest customer service and building long-term relationships with our customers is very important to us.  Our reputation is one of reliability, punctuality, and professionalism. To achieve excellent customer service, our staff is well-versed in treating every customer with respect.  Because of our company values, we can be very selective in hiring our staff, and staff members. Our staff members undergo a thorough background check. We are committed to getting our residential customers back to their daily lives with all our electrical repair work and providing competitive prices on our work.  As for our commercial clients, we are committed to making sure we stay on the project timeline as well.

Our History

David Guard brings well over 45 years of experience in the electrical business to the table in his role as owner of Preferred Electrical and Data Solutions. The Cayce, Lexington, and Columbia, South Carolina areas have been the home of David and his work as an electrician too. Preferred Electrical and Data Solutions is operated with a strong work ethic and has an excellent reputation for only hiring the best electricians in the area. Much of our company’s growth has been through, not only repeat business but from the outstanding referrals our satisfied customers give to others. From residential to commercial services, we are ready to meet each customer's individual needs.

Nationwide Service Provider Network

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Cindy Culley
Administrative Officer
Brian Ridgeway
Executive Vice President- Electrical
Aline Ridgeway
Office Manager
Kirk Thurston
Executive Vice President- Data Division
Larry "Trippy" Phillips
Sales & Operations Manager- Data Division