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Electrician in Hillsboro, OR
Portland Metro Electric
Home office circuits maxed out? Panel too old for the EV in the driveway? We diagnose the real cause and give you the price range before any work starts.
Licensed Oregon electricians near you
Free estimates, many quoted remotely within 24 hours
Family owned and operated
CCB#
249412
From Old Downtown Homes to New Construction, Hillsboro Runs on Power
Hillsboro’s housing spans a century: older homes near downtown with aging panels and ungrounded circuits, mid-century neighborhoods wired for a fraction of today’s load, and newer subdivisions where the panel is modern but already full because the family added an EV, a heat pump, and two home offices. Around here, EV adoption is high and work-from-home is normal, so “not enough circuits where I need them” is one of the most common calls we get.
We diagnose the actual cause, whether that’s an overloaded circuit, a failing breaker, or capacity that’s simply run out, and tell you the fix and the price range before any work starts.
What Electrical Work Costs in Hillsboro
Every home, panel, and load calculation is different, so we don’t quote blind. What we do promise: you’ll know the minimum and maximum before any work begins; that’s how we’ve always operated.
We use a standard dispatch fee that’s typically waived with approved work. Many projects are quoted remotely with a personalized estimate within 24 hours; complex jobs get an in-person visit. Financing is available.
Licensed, bonded & insured in Oregon CCB# 249412
Why Hillsboro Homeowners Choose Portland Metro Electric
A local, family-owned shop where licensed electricians handle every job, from diagnosis to final walkthrough.
Permits and inspections handled for you through the City of Hillsboro or Washington County
Written estimates with min–max pricing before work begins, options in plain language
Protected work areas, tidy finishes, and a walkthrough before we leave
Urgent issues prioritized; same-day or next-day slots when the schedule allows
370+ five-star Google reviews, 5.0 average across every review platform
Electrical Services in Hillsboro, Oregon
Panel Upgrades & Replacements in Hillsboro
Your electrical panel is the gray box of breakers, usually in the garage or basement, where all the power in your home gets divided up and protected. When it's full, outdated, or acting up, everything downstream suffers: breakers trip constantly, there's no room to add circuits, and in older panels, worn parts can become a fire risk.
We start by finding the real limitation, because "replace the panel" isn't always the answer. Our electrician inspects breaker condition, checks for heat damage or corrosion, and verifies grounding and bonding (the connections that safely carry a fault into the earth instead of through you). Then we tell you plainly whether you need a repair, a reorganization, or a new panel. If it's a new panel, you get a clean install with every breaker labeled and spare capacity for whatever you add later.
Choose your panel size
- 100A: enough for a smaller home with gas appliances and modest demand
- 200A: today’s standard; comfortably runs a modern home plus an EV charger or heat pump
- 300A: larger homes, additions, or a shop with heavy tools
- 400A: heavy demand, multiple EVs, large custom homes, room for subpanels
Service Upgrades in Hillsboro
Shop, Barn & Outbuilding Power
A service upgrade increases the amount of power the utility delivers to your house in the first place. Think of your panel as how power gets divided inside the home, and your service as the size of the pipe feeding it. If the pipe is too small, swapping the panel alone won't help.
Upgrading the service means replacing the equipment where power enters your home: the meter base, the mast (the pipe running up your exterior wall), the main disconnect, and the wires feeding it all, sized correctly for the new amperage. Because the utility owns part of this connection, we coordinate the utility requirements, clearances, and the permit and inspection steps that apply to service changes in Hillsboro and Washington County, so you're not the one making those calls. This is usually the right move when you're adding a Level 2 EV charger, hot tub, or generator connection to a home still on 60- or 100-amp service.
Electric Vehicle Charger Installers in Hillsboro
If you've bought an EV, or one's on the way, a home charger lets you plug in at night and wake up to a full battery instead of relying on a standard outlet that adds only 4–5 miles of range per hour. Installing one is more than mounting a box on the wall: a Level 2 charger needs its own dedicated 240V circuit from your panel, and your panel needs enough spare capacity to feed it. Hillsboro is one of our busiest EV-install areas, and the jobs range from brand-new garages that just need the circuit to older homes that need a panel upgrade first.
Here's how we handle it. First, a load evaluation: we measure how much of your panel's capacity your home already uses, so we know how much is left for charging. Then we help you pick a location that fits where you actually park and how far the cable reaches, whether that's a garage, carport, or an exterior mount by the driveway. From there we run the dedicated circuit with the correct breaker protection and clean routing, wire the charger, label everything, and verify it charges before we leave. If your panel doesn't have the room, we'll say so up front and walk you through the options, either load management (a device that shares capacity between appliances) or a panel upgrade, before you spend anything.
Types of chargers we install
- Level 1 (120V): Basic charging from a standard outlet, typically 4 to 5 miles of range per hour
- Level 2 (240V), plug-in or hard-wired: Faster home charging, often 20 to 60 miles of range per hour depending on amperage
- Tesla Wall Connector: Adjustable power settings, commonly installed up to 48A with proper circuit sizing
- ChargePoint Level 2: Flexible amperage and mounting options, installed to match available capacity
- Ford F-150 Lightning Charge Station Pro: Higher-amp installs up to 80A when the service and panel support it
- Rivian Wall Charger: Dedicated Level 2 installs with correct circuit protection and clean routing
- Leviton Level 2: Durable residential option installed to manufacturer specs and local code
- DC Fast Charging: Typically commercial or specialty applications, evaluated based on site power
Sauna & Hot Tub Electrical in Hillsboro
A hot tub or sauna is one of the largest electrical loads you can add to a home (most draw as much power as an entire kitchen), and it mixes electricity with water and weather. That's why the wiring details matter more here than almost anywhere else.
We run a dedicated circuit sized to your exact equipment, so the tub isn't sharing power with anything else in the house. We install the GFCI protection code requires: the safety device that cuts power instantly if electricity ever strays where it shouldn't, like into the water. We verify bonding and grounding end to end, and place the disconnect (an outdoor shutoff switch) where a technician can safely cut power during service. If your tub sits far from the panel, we plan durable, weather-rated routing that stays clean-looking and serviceable. Everything is tested and labeled, and we walk you through startup before you fill it.
Home Electrical Remodelers in Hillsboro
This is the catch-all for making your home's electrical work the way you need it day to day, from fixing what's broken to wiring a remodel. Flickering lights, breakers that trip, dead outlets, a switch plate that feels warm: these are symptoms, and the cause is often somewhere else on the circuit. We find the root cause with testing instead of guessing, so you pay to fix the actual problem once.
For remodels and upgrades, we add circuits where you actually use power (home office, kitchen counters, garage), plan lighting layouts around how you use each room, install dimmers and smart switches, and bring kitchens and baths up to modern safety standards. Home offices are a Hillsboro specialty: dedicated circuits, data cabling, and surge protection for the equipment your job depends on. Work in finished spaces is routed to minimize drywall impact, and every new circuit is labeled at the panel.
Popular home services
- Electrical repair and troubleshooting
- Lighting and recessed lighting
- Outlets and GFCI outlet installation
- Switches, dimmers, and smart switches
- Ceiling fan installation with new switch if needed
- Home theater wiring and power
- Low-voltage, data cabling, and ethernet
- Whole-home surge protection
- Add outlets, circuits, and dedicated appliance lines
- Smoke and CO detectors and interconnects
Generator Installers in Hillsboro
When a storm knocks out power, a generator keeps the essentials running, but only if it's connected safely. Plugging a generator into the house without the right equipment can backfeed the utility lines and endanger line workers, which is why this work is code-regulated.
For portable generators, we install an interlock kit or transfer switch: the mechanism that safely switches your home between utility power and generator power, so the two can never mix. For standby generators (the permanently installed units that start automatically), we handle the load planning and wiring. Either way, we help you decide which circuits matter most when the power's out (refrigerator, heat controls, internet, garage door), explain what can realistically run at the same time, and walk you through operating it before we leave.
Commercial Electricians in Hillsboro
(Light Commercial & Tenant Improvements)
For Hillsboro businesses, electrical work has to be predictable, because downtime costs you money. We handle service calls, lighting upgrades, dedicated circuits for equipment, panel work, and tenant improvement electrical (the build-out wiring when you move into or reconfigure a commercial space). We schedule around your operating hours where feasible, including staged work, and finish with a walkthrough so your team knows what changed.
Our Step-by-step service Process
From the first call to the final reveal, our process is built for clarity, comfort, and craftsmanship.
Free Estimate
Many jobs are quoted remotely within 24 hours; panels, service upgrades, and complex troubleshooting get an on-site visit.
Schedule Project
You get a written estimate with scope and material costs; we handle permits and materials once approved.
Complete Project
Courtesy call before arrival, clean install, full walkthrough of the new equipment, and we confirm you're satisfied before we leave.
Straight Answers Before You Hire Anyone
“Another bid came in lower.” Ask what it includes. Our estimates itemize materials, permit and inspection costs, and scope. The number you approve is the number you pay. A low bid that skips the permit isn’t cheaper when the inspection fails or the insurance claim gets denied.
“Will my house be torn up?” We protect work areas, route in finished spaces with minimal drywall impact, and leave the site clean. The walkthrough at the end is standard, not optional.
“What if something’s wrong after you leave?” We stand behind our workmanship with a satisfaction guarantee, and installed equipment carries its manufacturer warranty.
Emergency & same-day electricians
If you have a safety concern (sparks, burning smell, a main breaker that keeps tripping), turn off the affected breaker and contact us. We prioritize urgent calls and offer the next available arrival window; same-day slots may be available depending on the schedule.
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday – Sunday By appointment only
24/7 Emergency Services avalible
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(503) 863-7733
Hillsboro SERVICE AREA
We serve Hillsboro and the surrounding Washington County communities, including Beaverton, Cedar Hills, Hazeldale, and Tigard, along the Highway 26 and TV Highway corridors. If you’re searching for an “electrician near me” in Hillsboro, we’re a local option for fast, licensed service.
Hillsboro Electrical FAQs
How much does an electrician cost in Hillsboro?
Most work is priced after diagnosis because cause, access, and parts vary. You get a written min–max estimate before any work begins. Repairs depend on troubleshooting time and parts; upgrades like panels and EV chargers depend on capacity, circuit distance, and permit scope. We use a standard dispatch fee that’s typically waived with approved work.
Are you licensed to work in Hillsboro?
Yes. We’re licensed, bonded, and insured in Oregon, CCB# 249412. We also hold Washington licensing and serve both sides of the river.
Do I need a permit, and who handles it?
Most panel upgrades, new circuits, rewiring, EV chargers, and generator hookups require an electrical permit through the City of Hillsboro or Washington County, depending on your address. We confirm what applies during your estimate and coordinate the permit and inspection.
My home is newer. Why is the panel already full?
Builders typically install the panel the home needed on day one, not the one your family grows into. An EV, a hot tub, a heat pump, and a finished basement can fill the remaining slots fast. We review capacity and either reorganize circuits, add a subpanel, or upgrade the panel, whichever actually fits your plans.
What size panel do I need?
It depends on your current loads and future plans (EV, hot tub, remodel). We calculate this during your estimate; 200-amp service is the common recommendation for modern homes.
What's the difference between GFCI and AFCI?
GFCI protects against shock, especially in wet areas. AFCI detects arcing faults that can start fires. Current code requires one or both in many areas of the home.
Do you offer same-day or emergency service?
Emergency calls are taken 24/7. For non-emergencies, same-day or next-day slots are offered when the schedule allows.
Is there a warranty?
We stand behind our workmanship and materials with a satisfaction guarantee, and installed equipment carries its manufacturer warranty.
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.
Popular Hillsboro electrician requests we handle
Electrical panel upgrade / replacement; service upgrade
Hot tub & sauna wiring; outdoor GFCI circuits
EV charger installation (Level 2, hard-wired or receptacle)
Kitchen & bathroom remodel rough-in and trim-out
Whole-home rewire; add dedicated circuits
Lighting: recessed/can lights, exterior security lighting
Outlet & GFCI outlet installation; surge protection
Switch & dimmer installation; smart switches
Ceiling fan installation (with new switch if needed)
Home theater wiring, low-voltage, data/ethernet cabling
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8415 SE Hinkley Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086
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