Portland Metro Electric
Electrician in Portland, OR
From a tripped breaker that won’t reset to a panel too old for an EV charger, our licensed electricians fix it right and tell you the price before we start. For many estimates, we can give you one right over the phone; custom projects get a personalized estimate, usually back to you within 24 hours.
Oregon
Licensed
Washington
Licensed
CCB#
249412
Portland Homes Have Portland Electrical Problems
A lot of the houses we work in weren’t wired for how people live now. If any of this sounds familiar, you’re in the right place:
- Your breaker keeps tripping when the microwave and space heater run together
- Your panel is a 100-amp (or an old fuse box) and an EV charger or heat pump needs more
- Outlets feel warm, lights flicker, or half a room goes dead
- You bought an older Portland home and an inspector flagged knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring
- A hot tub, generator, or remodel needs new circuits done to code
We diagnose the actual cause: an overloaded circuit, a failing breaker, an outdated panel, or a wiring fault. We explain it in plain English and give you a price range before any work begins.
What it costs and how we keep it predictable
The two biggest worries with any electrician are the surprise bill and the surprise mess. We remove both. For most projects, we give you a minimum-to-maximum price range up front so you know the number before we touch anything.
What determines your price: the age and condition of your existing panel/wiring, whether permits are required, the amperage you’re upgrading to, and how much access the work needs. We walk you through all of it on the first call.
We can give an estimate when you call right over the phone, and for custom projects, we send a personalized estimate, usually within 24 hours. Complex jobs get an in-person visit. Free estimates either way.
Our Electrical Services
Not sure where to start? These are the electrical services we’re asked for most across the Portland metro. Choose a service below to learn what’s involved and request a free estimate with transparent pricing and clear communication.
Don’t see what you need? Call us or fill out our form for a free estimate. We offer many additional electrical services.
Electrical Panel Upgrades & Breaker Boxes
Replace outdated panels and old fuse boxes, and add the capacity to run an EV charger, heat pump, or modern kitchen without tripping breakers.
Electrical Service Upgrades
Bring your home or business's incoming service up to 200+ amps so it can safely handle today's electrical demand instead of a panel sized for a 1980s house.
EV Charger Installation
Level 2 home charging sized and wired to your vehicle and panel, so you plug in overnight and skip the public charger, many installs done same-day.
Stand-By Generator Installation
Automatic backup power that kicks in when the grid goes down, keeping your heat, fridge, and lights running through Portland's storm-season outages.
Residential Remodel Wiring
New circuits, recessed lighting, and panel work for kitchen, addition, and whole-home remodels, wired to code and around your project timeline.
Commercial Electrical
Installations, maintenance, and code-compliant repairs that keep your storefront, office, or shop running without downtime or failed inspections.
Hot Tub & Sauna Wiring
Properly sized 240V circuits, outdoor-rated components, and GFCI protection installed to code, so your hot tub is as safe as it is relaxing.
Service Calls
Tripping breakers, flickering lights, dead or warm outlets, GFCI/AFCI, smoke/CO detectors, grounding, and aluminum-wire replacement done right.
Electrical Grounding & Surge Protection
Proper grounding and whole-house surge protection shields your family and electronics from shock, power surges, all installed to current code.
Our Step-by-step service Process
From the first call to the final reveal, our process is built for clarity, comfort, and craftsmanship.
A Portland Metro Electric expert will answer any of your questions, discuss the project in detail, provide professional expertise, and consultation. For most of our projects we can provide a minimum and maximum of what you can expect to pay for your electrical project.
For certain projects we will provide a customized estimate without needing to schedule an in person visit. For complex projects we will schedule one our our electricians to visit your residence, provide an in person inspection, consultation, and a customized estimate.
We will send you a customized estimate, and let you select the best date & time to schedule your project. The estimate will include a summary of the projects material costs and fees. Once the estimate is approved and project date is scheduled, we will take care of everything from permits (if necessary), to ordering all the materials.
On the day of the project our electricians will give you a courtesy call before arrival. We will begin and complete the electrical project. We will provide a detailed walkthrough on how to operate the newly installed service (EV charger, electrical breaker box, hot tub, etc.). And finally insure you are satisfied with the project and service.
Why Portland homeowners choose us
Expertise
Licensed in OR & WA, bonded and insured. Every journeyman on our team is fully licensed, earned through years of apprenticeship, schooling, and state testing
Easy Pricing
Know the price first We give you a min to max price range before any work starts, with material costs and fees itemized. No surprise invoice.
Local Knowledge
Local since 2000. Family-owned and based in Happy Valley. We treat every job like it's for a neighbor, and we know Portland's older homes and codes.
Quality and Safety
Code-compliant & safe. Work is done to current code and left inspection-ready, from panel upgrades to grounding, by named techs running fully stocked vans.
Customer Satisfaction
570+ reviews averaging 5-Stars across Google, Yelp, Thumbtack, HomeAdvisor, plus a satisfaction guarantee on the work we do.
Our Client Testimonials
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We will send you a personalized estimate within the next 24 hours tailored to your specific project.
Frequently asked questions
We cover Portland and the surrounding metro, Happy Valley, Clackamas, Milwaukie, Gresham, Oregon City, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Tigard, Tualatin, Wilsonville, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Troutdale, Fairview, and more, plus parts of SW Washington including Vancouver and Camas. Smaller jobs are typically within about a 50-mile range; larger projects we’ll travel much farther for.
Yes, that’s one of our most common jobs. Older Portland panels often can’t handle modern loads, so we’ll check your existing service and tell you whether you need a panel upgrade, a service upgrade, or just a dedicated circuit.
We offer same-day scheduling for non-emergency work and we’re open 24/7 for emergencies, any time, any day.
Yes. For most projects we give you a minimum-to-maximum price range up front, and your written estimate itemizes material costs and fees before you approve anything.
Yes, licensed in Oregon and Washington, bonded and insured, CCB# 249412.
Yes. We regularly work in century-old Portland homes, including knob-and-tube and aluminum-wire replacement, and we do it to keep disruption to your walls minimal.
For any other questions or to schedule an upgrade consultation, contact Portland Metro Electric. We’re here to ensure your electrical system is safe, efficient, and tailored to your needs.
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – Sunday By appointment only
24/7 Emergency Services avalible
(503) 863-7733
We Service the Greater Portland Metro
Serving Portland and the greater metro: Happy Valley, Milwaukie, Clackamas, Gladstone, West Linn, Oregon City, Lake Oswego, Wilsonville, Tigard, Tualatin, Gresham, Damascus, Sandy, and surrounding areas, plus Vancouver, WA and Southwest Washington.
Head Office
Portland Metro Electric
8415 SE Hinkley Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086
Ready to Restore Power or Upgrade Your Electrical?
Call us now, or fill out our contact form and one of our electrical experts will get in tough with you shorty. We will listen to your project needs or concerns and help guide you in the right direction. If the project is can be remotely estimated we can send you a personalized estimate within the next 24 hours.