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Commercial Fleet Upfitting

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Law Enforcement Upfitting

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Safety & Hazard Upfitting

Vehicle Upfitter Serving Hillsborough, NC and Orange County

Purcell's Custom Upfitting is based in Hillsborough — which means shorter turnaround times, easier drop-offs, and a shop that knows the roads and fleets operating in this part of the Triangle.

Commercial and Emergency Vehicle Upfitting, Right Here in Orange County

We handle three categories of work that most regional shops split across different vendors: commercial fleet interiors for trade contractors, full law enforcement vehicle conversions, and NC-compliant amber and strobe safety lighting. If your business or agency runs vehicles out of Hillsborough or the surrounding area, we can build them out from the same shop.

 

Our work includes:

 

  • Custom van and truck interiors — shelving, drawer systems, toolboxes, pipe racks, ladder racks, and cargo partitions
  • Police interceptor conversions — light bars, push bumpers, cages, prisoner seating, sirens, and radio mounts
  • Amber LED and strobe lighting compliant with North Carolina G.S. 20-130.2 for construction and job site vehicles
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What We Build for Hillsborough-Area Fleets

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Commercial Van and Truck Interiors

HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors in Orange County need vehicles that work as hard as their crews. We build custom interiors that organize tools, materials, and equipment so your technicians spend less time digging and more time working. Every layout is built to the job — not pulled from a catalog.

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Law Enforcement and Emergency Vehicle Conversions

Municipal and county agencies in the Hillsborough area can work with us directly or through the NC Sheriffs' Association procurement portal. We convert police interceptors and emergency vehicles with the full package: light bars, sirens, push bumpers, cages, prisoner transport seating, and radio and console installations. Units leave the shop ready for deployment.

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Amber Safety Lighting for Construction Vehicles

If your construction or engineering fleet operates on or near NC roadways, your vehicles need to meet the requirements under G.S. 20-130.2. We install amber LED and strobe lighting systems that keep your crews visible and your fleet compliant — without guesswork on the spec.

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Fleet Contracts and Multi-Vehicle Jobs

We're built for volume. Whether you're managing a five-truck plumbing operation or a regional construction fleet with dozens of vehicles cycling through on a seasonal schedule, we can handle the throughput. Talk to us early in your planning cycle and we'll work out a build schedule that keeps your fleet on the road.

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Why Hillsborough Contractors and Agencies Work With Us

We've been doing this work since 2016, and the bulk of our commercial and law enforcement clients operate within the Triangle. Hillsborough sits at the center of that geography — close enough to Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill that we see fleet operators and municipal agencies from all directions, but local enough that many of our customers can drop off a vehicle in the morning and have a conversation with the installer directly.

 

What sets us apart in this market:

 

  • Nearly a decade of hands-on installation experience across all three service categories
  • One of the only Triangle-area shops handling commercial fleet, law enforcement, and safety lighting under one roof
  • Active on the NC Sheriffs' Association Vehicle Equipment and Upfitting Procurement Program portal for municipal and county agency contracts
  • Demonstrated capacity for large fleet work — including a 70-vehicle HVAC fleet completed within a single season

What Customers Say About Purcell's Custom Upfitting

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Serving Hillsborough and the Surrounding Triangle Region

Our shop is in Hillsborough, NC, and we regularly work with clients from across Orange County and the broader Triangle. We also serve contractors and agencies in Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Roxboro. For customers outside the region, we accept vehicles brought directly to our shop for out-of-area and nationwide jobs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vehicle Upfitting in Hillsborough, NC

  • Where is Purcell's Custom Upfitting located?

    We're based in Hillsborough, NC, which makes us a convenient option for contractors and fleet operators across Orange County and the Triangle region. Clients from Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and beyond regularly bring vehicles to our shop.

  • Do you work with law enforcement agencies in Orange County?

    Yes. We handle full police interceptor and emergency vehicle conversions for municipal and county agencies. We're also active on the NC Sheriffs' Association Vehicle Equipment and Upfitting Procurement Program portal, which simplifies the contracting process for qualifying agencies.

  • Can you upfit an entire commercial fleet at once?

    We're set up for multi-vehicle jobs. We've completed large-scale fleet contracts — including a 70-vehicle HVAC fleet in a single season — and we can work with your scheduling needs to minimize downtime across your operation.

  • What does amber safety lighting compliance mean for my construction vehicles in NC?

    North Carolina G.S. 20-130.2 governs the use of amber and strobe lighting on vehicles operating in or near roadways. We install LED and strobe systems that meet those requirements, so your vehicles are legal and your crews are visible on job sites and in work zones.

  • Do you only serve Hillsborough, or can you work with clients from other parts of the Triangle?

    We serve the full Triangle region, including Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill, and Roxboro. We also accept vehicles from out-of-state customers who bring them directly to our Hillsborough shop.
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Request a Quote for Upfitting in Hillsborough, NC

Whether you're outfitting one van or scheduling a full fleet build, the process starts with a conversation. Tell us what you're running, what you need, and when you need it — and we'll put together a quote that fits your operation.