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Electrical upgrades and repairs in Seattle
Electrical upgrades and repairs for homeowners, landlords and property managers in Seattle and across Washington. Tell us what needs doing, where and when, and we reply with a price or with the questions we need answered to price it.
Electrical upgrades and repairs: what we cover in Seattle
- New Circuits, Outlets & GFCIDedicated circuits for kitchens, heat pumps, workshops and hot tubs, plus new outlets and GFCI and AFCI protection.
- Electrical InspectionsCondition checks for older homes, home purchases and insurance questions, with written findings and priorities.
- Panel & Service UpgradesOld fuse boxes and full panels replaced, and 60 or 100 amp services upgraded for heat pumps, EVs and additions.
- Home RewiringKnob-and-tube, aluminum and ungrounded wiring replaced in older homes, with as few wall openings as possible.
- EV Charger InstallationLevel 2 charger circuits for garages and driveways, with a load check and load management when the panel is near capacity.
- Lighting InstallationPot lights, fixtures, under-cabinet and outdoor lighting, dimmers and switches, for renovations and existing rooms.
- Generators & Transfer SwitchesStandby generators, and inlets with transfer switches for portable generators, so backup power is connected safely.
- Electrical Repairs & TroubleshootingBreakers that keep tripping, dead outlets, flickering lights, warm switches and other faults traced and fixed.
Working in Seattle
Constant moisture finds its way into outdoor fixtures, junction boxes and crawl spaces, so corrosion and tripping ground-fault outlets are frequent service calls. Ask whether the quote uses wet-location rated boxes outside and how wiring in damp crawl spaces will be protected.
Seattle is headquarters to Amazon, Microsoft, Boeing, and Starbucks, and the largest city in the Pacific Northwest. Washington's aerospace (Boeing), tech (Microsoft, Amazon), and Seattle-Tacoma port concentrations operate in a marine-mild climate west of the Cascades and a drier semi-arid climate to the east.
How a job goes
- RequestYou describe the job in your email: what you want to add or fix, the age of the house and the panel, with photos if you have them.
- AssessA local electrician looks at the panel, the service, the existing wiring and the space where the work will happen.
- PlanWork out the load, the circuits and the wiring route, and check which permits and utility steps are needed.
- QuoteWritten quote with the scope, materials, permits, inspection, utility coordination and any wall or ceiling repair.
- InstallWork done to the agreed scope and inspected where required, followed by a walkthrough with you.
Every written quote covers
- Load calculation where needed
- Scope and materials in writing
- Permits and inspection flagged
- Utility coordination spelled out
- Wall and ceiling repair stated
Questions
Do you take electrical upgrades and repairs jobs in Seattle?
Yes. Requests from Seattle, Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma and the rest of Washington are handled the same way. Use the quote form on this page, or email [email protected] with the service, the address and the timing.
Do you work on small commercial and multi-unit buildings?
Yes. Owners of plexes, small apartment buildings and small commercial spaces are welcome to request a quote for lighting, circuits, panel work, EV charging and repairs. Mention the building type and number of units in your email so the right electrician reviews it.
How do I get a quote?
Email us your city, the service you think you need, and what you want done. An electrician who works in your area follows up to set up an assessment. Requesting a quote is free and there is no obligation to go ahead.
Do I need a panel upgrade for an EV charger?
Not always. It depends on the size of your service, what the house already draws and the charger you choose. A load calculation answers the question. If the panel is close to capacity, an energy management device that limits charging while the house is drawing a lot can sometimes avoid a full service upgrade.
How much does a panel or service upgrade cost?
It varies a lot. Replacing a panel on the same service is a smaller job than going from 100 to 200 amps, which can involve a new meter base, new service cable, utility coordination and sometimes a new mast or trenching. Permits, inspection, the number of circuits to move and access all affect the price. The reliable number is a written quote after an assessment.
Is knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring dangerous?
Neither is automatically dangerous, but both are old technology. Knob-and-tube has no ground and its insulation gets brittle with age, and early aluminum branch wiring can overheat at connections. Many insurers ask about both. An inspection shows their condition and whether a repair, a partial rewire or a full rewire makes sense.
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