We cover all freight
Flatbed, step-deck and permits where a load runs oversize. Our cost, not yours.
We handle all rigging
Riggers, telehandlers and cranes as the site requires, plus load-out and bracing.
No testing required
No megger reports, no cleaning, no disassembly before we make an offer.
Paid upfront
The money is settled before the truck leaves your property, and we do not re-trade at load-out.
Direct Buyers Paying Above Scrap Value For Electrical Equipment
When a facility upgrades its power distribution system or decommissions an aging plant, the resulting surplus electrical switchgear holds significant residual value. We are a direct buyer of used, surplus, and retired electrical switchgear, purchasing equipment outright rather than acting as a broker. Our business model is built on acquiring these assets to resell them as usable electrical equipment, which allows us to pay more than standard scrap value. Selling to a scrap yard reduces complex, highly engineered power distribution equipment to mere metal weight, leaving substantial value on the table. By evaluating the specific manufacturer, voltage class, and condition of your switchgear, we provide an offer that reflects its true worth in the secondary electrical market.
Our comprehensive approach eliminates the logistical friction typically associated with liquidating heavy electrical infrastructure. We do not just purchase the equipment; we deploy our own specialized crews to safely de-install, rig, and load the switchgear. This means the seller is not burdened with coordinating third-party riggers or arranging specialized heavy-haul freight. We cover all transportation and rigging costs, ensuring a seamless extraction process from your electrical room or outdoor substation pad. Most importantly, we operate on a strict payment protocol where the seller is paid upfront before the truck ever leaves the facility, providing complete financial certainty and closing the transaction immediately upon loading.
We currently operate our purchasing and removal services across ten states: Texas, Florida, New York, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut. By focusing our logistics and crew deployments within this specific geographic footprint, we maintain tight control over project schedules and removal timelines. Whether you are managing a planned facility upgrade or an urgent demolition project, our dedicated teams arrive equipped with the necessary tools and heavy machinery to execute the removal efficiently, allowing your site personnel to remain focused on their core operational responsibilities.
Equipment Specifications And The Facilities We Serve
Our purchasing criteria encompass a broad spectrum of power distribution equipment, ranging from low-voltage commercial switchboards to medium-voltage utility substations. We actively acquire equipment across standard voltage classes, including 480V, 600V, 4.16kV, 5kV, 13.8kV, 15kV, 27kV, and 38kV, with bus ratings typically spanning from 800A to 5000A. Our interest includes metal-clad switchgear constructed to ANSI C37.20.2 standards, metal-enclosed switchgear per C37.20.3, and standard switchboards meeting UL 891 requirements. We evaluate both drawout and fixed-mount configurations, as well as specialized arc-resistant designs per C37.20.7. The internal components are equally important; we purchase lineups featuring vacuum, air-magnetic, and SF6 or GIS interrupters, housed in NEMA 1 indoor enclosures, NEMA 3R outdoor enclosures, or walk-in aisle configurations, along with complete primary unit substations.
The sources of this equipment are as diverse as the hardware itself. We routinely partner with industrial manufacturing plants that are modernizing their production lines and need to monetize their outgoing electrical infrastructure. Electrical contractors frequently utilize our services when they are tasked with removing legacy switchgear during a client's facility upgrade, allowing them to offset project costs and clear the site quickly. Demolition contractors rely on us to extract high-value electrical assets before the heavy demolition phase begins, turning a potential disposal expense into a revenue stream. We also work directly with utility companies updating their grid infrastructure, data centers replacing their critical power systems, hospitals upgrading their emergency distribution networks, and commercial property owners repositioning their real estate assets.
Because we are not an authorized dealer, distributor, or agent for any specific manufacturer, our purchasing capabilities are entirely brand-agnostic. We evaluate equipment based strictly on its engineering specifications, market demand, and physical condition rather than brand affiliation. This independence allows us to acquire mixed lineups and diverse inventories from a single site, simplifying the liquidation process for the seller. Whether a facility is clearing out a single obsolete lineup or decommissioning an entire campus of substations, our broad purchasing parameters ensure that we can evaluate and make an offer on the complete scope of the available electrical infrastructure.
Switchgear we buy
If you are not sure which of these you have, send a photo of the nameplate and we will tell you.
Metal-clad
Compartmentalised drawout gear with grounded barriers and automatic shutters. The most resellable medium-voltage category.
4.16–38 kV · ANSI C37.20.2
Metal-enclosed
Fixed-mounted interrupter switches and power fuses. Common as utility service entrance and primary distribution gear.
5–38 kV · ANSI C37.20.3
Low-voltage
Drawout air-frame power breakers. The breakers themselves usually carry most of the value in the lineup.
208–600 V · 800–5000 A
Medium-voltage
The whole medium-voltage band, from 4.16 kV motor service through 38 kV utility class distribution.
4.16–38 kV
Drawout
Racking breakers, primary stabs and shutters. The drawout design drives resale value more than any other feature.
Removable element
Fixed-mount
Non-drawout construction where devices are bolted in place and the value sits in the breakers, bus and enclosure.
Bolted devices
Arc-resistant
Pressure-containing construction with top plenums. Long lead times on new units make used lineups sought after.
ANSI C37.20.7
Outdoor / NEMA 3R
Weatherproof and walk-in aisle structures, where exposure history decides whether it is resale or metal.
Walk-in and non-walk-in
Unit substations
Primary switch, transformer and secondary gear close-coupled as one assembly, with three different resale profiles.
Primary · XFMR · secondary
A Streamlined Process From Valuation To Final Extraction
Initiating the sale of your surplus switchgear is a straightforward process designed to minimize the administrative burden on your facility management team. The evaluation begins when you provide clear photographs of the equipment's nameplates, which contain the critical data regarding the manufacturer, type, voltage class, and bus rating. Alongside these details, overall photos of the complete lineup and information regarding the physical access constraints of the electrical room allow our evaluation team to understand the scope of the removal. Based on this initial data, we generate a comprehensive, itemized offer that clearly outlines the purchase price for the equipment and details our scope of work for the extraction and freight.
Once the offer is accepted, our project managers coordinate directly with your site personnel to schedule the removal during a window that minimizes disruption to your ongoing operations. We understand that electrical infrastructure replacements often occur during tightly controlled facility outages or specific construction phases. Our crews arrive on the agreed-upon date fully prepared to execute the rigging and loading. It is a strict requirement that all equipment must be completely de-energized and physically isolated by the owner's licensed electrician or the local utility before our personnel begin their work. We do not perform any energized work, utility switching operations, or hazardous material abatement such as asbestos or PCB removal.
The final phase of our process is the physical extraction and financial settlement. Our experienced riggers carefully separate the shipping splits, secure the breakers, and extract the enclosures from the facility using specialized skates, jacks, and lifting equipment. The switchgear is then loaded onto our arranged flatbed or step-deck trailers. Before the secured load departs your facility, we ensure that the agreed-upon payment is issued in full. This upfront payment structure eliminates any financial ambiguity, ensuring that the transaction is fully settled while the equipment is still on your premises. The result is a clean, safe electrical room and immediate capital return for your retired assets.
Information Required For An Accurate Switchgear Valuation
- Clear photographs of the main equipment nameplates
- Manufacturer name and specific product family
- System voltage class and continuous bus amperage rating
- Type of interrupters present (vacuum, air-magnetic, or SF6)
- Enclosure type (indoor NEMA 1 or outdoor NEMA 3R)
- Overall photographs showing the complete switchgear lineup
- Details regarding building access and loading dock availability
- Confirmation that the equipment is fully de-energized and isolated
- Timeline requirements for the final removal and site clearance
Ten states, thirty metros
We travel to the site. There is no local office to be near and no yard you have to haul to.
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Questions sellers ask
Do you purchase switchgear that is still energized and connected to the utility?
No, we do not perform any energized work or utility switching. All electrical switchgear must be completely de-energized, locked out, and physically isolated by your licensed electrician or the local utility before our crews arrive to begin the removal process. This strict safety protocol ensures a secure working environment during the extraction.
Will I need to hire a separate rigging company to load the equipment?
You do not need to hire outside riggers or freight companies. We provide our own specialized crews to handle all the de-installation, heavy rigging, and loading. Furthermore, we cover all the associated transportation costs to remove the equipment from your site.
How is the payment handled for the electrical equipment you purchase?
We operate as a direct buyer and pay you upfront for the equipment. The full agreed-upon payment is issued to you before the loaded truck leaves your facility. This structure ensures the transaction is financially complete before the assets ever depart your premises.
Ready to move it out?
To receive an itemized offer for your surplus or retired electrical switchgear, please send us clear photos of the equipment nameplates showing the manufacturer, type, voltage class, and bus rating. We also require a photo of the full lineup and a brief description of the room's access constraints so we can plan the rigging and removal. You can reach our purchasing team directly at (954) 740-1983 or email your equipment details and photographs to electricalequipmentbuyers@gmail.com to begin the evaluation process.