Electrical Services Seattle

Most electrical work beyond simple like-for-like repairs requires an electrical permit in Washington — panel changes, new circuits, EV chargers, rewiring, hot tubs. The good news: we handle the entire process for you. We pull the permit (with the City of Seattle inside city limits, or WA L&I in most surrounding cities), do the work to code, and meet the inspector. You don’t touch any paperwork.

If the work is permitted, an inspection is part of the process — and it works in your favor: an independent inspector confirms the work was done safely and to code. We schedule the inspection and meet the inspector ourselves; most customers don’t need to be present.

Common signs of an outdated system: two-prong ungrounded outlets, no GFCI protection in kitchens and bathrooms, a fuse box or a panel over ~25 years old, knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, frequently tripping breakers, flickering lights, or warm outlets. The reliable way to know is a professional electrical inspection — we check the panel, wiring, grounding, and protection devices, and give you a prioritized list of what (if anything) actually needs attention. If violations turn up, our electrical code corrections service fixes them and gets your home ready to pass inspection.

Consider an upgrade if your panel is under 200 amps and you’re adding an EV charger, heat pump, or major appliance; if breakers trip regularly; if the panel is a recalled brand (Federal Pacific, Zinsco); or if it’s simply decades old. A modern panel adds capacity for today’s all-electric loads and improves safety. We always run a load calculation first — sometimes a smaller solution (load management or a subpanel) is all you need, and we’ll tell you honestly.