Electrical Services for Seattle-Area Homes

Yes. Panel upgrades require an electrical permit and inspection through the local jurisdiction, whether that's Seattle, unincorporated King County, or a Snohomish County city. We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and handle the paperwork as part of the job so you don't have to.

Often yes, but it depends on your existing panel capacity. Many homes built before the 1990s have 100-amp service, which may need an upgrade to 200 amps to safely run a Level 2 charger alongside other household loads. We check your panel first and quote the full path, not just the charger install.

Sparking outlets, burning smells, breakers that won't reset, exposed wiring, or a total power loss affecting safety systems all qualify. If you smell smoke or see arcing, shut off the breaker if it's safe to do so and call us right away.

We recommend an inspection every few years for homes over 20 years old, or right after buying a home, especially if it still has original wiring. Inspections catch aluminum wiring, double-tapped breakers, and other issues that don't show up until there's a problem.