Emerald State Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Landscaping - Lighting

About us

I'm Dennis, and I own Emerald State Electric. Emerald State Electric is a local owner operated small business. As the owner, I offer you personal one on one service that larger companies just can't provide. We only use our own in-house electricians, and never sub out your work to sub-contractors. I will personally meet with you on any job to go over your options and give you an estimate. With Emerald State Electric, you can count on all of our work being up to code, and installed with quality. Looking to update your Old Wiring, Knob and Tube Removal or a Panel Upgrade? These are our specialties! Visit our website or send us a message for additional details on these and other projects. www.emeraldstateelectric.com

Business highlights

13 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Indoor Lighting, Knob & Tube Removal, Aluminum Wiring Replacement, Custom Construction Wiring, Hot Tubs, Service Upgrades, Electrical Home Safety Audit, Voltage Drops & Thermal Imaging & Panel Upgrades.

Services we don't offer

We offer lighting or ceiling fan replacement as part of a larger project, but not individually. We recommend contacting a local handyman as a more cost effective alternative.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7216 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
85%
4
6%
3
5%
2
2%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9

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Showing 101-125 of 216 reviews

Jeremy W.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dennis was responsive, thorough, and very helpful. He went through all the options, potential concerns and how to negotiate with L&I. I feel like I got exactly what I called for, and I would definitely use this contractor in the future.
Description of Work: Dennis answered the phone promptly on the first call. He spent quite a bit of time conscientiously answering my questions and concerns about an exterior electric panel and service, and how to get that inspected.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Emerald State Electric
Thanks [removed members name]. I'm glad I was able to help walk you through the permit process over the phone. I'm always happy to answer customer questions and concerns over the phone when an on-site visit is not necessary. Thanks for the review.

christina B.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent! I Called on Monday, got an estimate on Tuseday and the work was completed on Wednesday. Brian was fantastic. We will keep Emerald State Electirc in mind for anything that comes up!
Description of Work: Added recessed lighting in the living room area- 3 seperate switches with dimmers and hung two light fixtures

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Phyllis N.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dennis, the owner, and Nick , his apprentice, were most professional and knowledgeable. Any electrical code violations they found, they told me about and how it could be fixed. This was a remodeled 1956 house and what was behind the walls and in the attic was not done even close to any electrical code. Dennis and Nick worked hard for two days and did an outstanding job. I will recommend them to friends and family, and anyone needing any electrical work. He charged a very reasonable price for a difficult job. All the "wiring surprises" he found were met with professional and electical code solutions. If I could rate them A+ in all of the categories, I would.
Description of Work: Replaced badly spliced wiring, updated bad wiring, found and repaired sub-code previous electrical work. Installed bathroom fan, uncovered hidden old electrical box, repaired kitchen light fixture, Repaired sub-code bathroom wiring. Found and repaired many badly spliced wiring junctions. Grounded outlets and replaced many outlets with child safe and grounded outlets. Ran new wiring to reroute overloaded circuits.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Response from Emerald State Electric
Thanks for the review [removed members name]. It's not all the uncommon to find buried splices and junction boxes in older homes, especially if the home has gone through multiple remodels, and there are no records of permits being pulled for those remodels. I've seen a lot of dangerous electrical work that's just been covered up and buried behind a wall to be forgotten about when work has been preformed without the proper permitting and inspecting taking place. This is the first time I've found an entire electrical sub panel being buried behind the sheetrock though. I'm just happy we were able to find this for you, as it will save lots of headache and money if you ever had to troubleshoot any issues with the older wiring that originates in that old buried panel.

Bruce E.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Brian the electrician did great! He was prompt, worked quickly and accurately, and explained what he found that was done wrong by the previous company. The owner of Emerald State Electric, Dennis, was also great. He set up the appointment for the next morning after I called. He was tremendously professional in understanding what needed to be done, explained what would be done, and what the costs would be. I highly recommend Emerald State Electric.
Description of Work: Brian the electrician had to troubleshoot a different company's unsuccessful prior attempt to install 3 outdoor timers plus one outdoor motion sensor. The previous company had put the timers in backwards. Brian corrected the previous company's mistakes and correctly installed the timers and motion sensor. Now everything works perfectly as they should. Brian also repaired another outlet.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$140

KATHY M.
09/2013
1.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
When I first called him to set up an appointment time he took my credit card over the phone for a deposit. I asked if the $50 would come off my bill and he said "no, that's my trip charge". His service is listed in the same area I live, I don't understand why there should be a trip charge. He came out on the day the service was scheduled and installed my new LED light that I had purchased in my laundry room. I then had him install the solar powered light onto the side of my house. He had billed me for 1.5 hours of labor when it only took him 52 minutes to perform the service. Adding in the original $50 I paid him for scheduling, my total bill came out to $210. I had asked about the 10% discount that I saw in the Angie's List magazine and he said that it was already applied to my service. I feel like he took advantage of me and my husband since we are both handicapped. Two nights had passed since the service was completed and I noticed that where I had the light installed, it was dark both nights. It has been sunny all day for those days and come to find out, he never flipped the on/off switch on the solar light!
Description of Work: I had the provider install a LED light bulb in my laundry room and had him install a solar powered light onto the side of my house.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$210

Response from Emerald State Electric
(Member name removed), I am so sorry to hear that you are not satisfied with the service that you received from me and my company. I wish you would have expressed your unhappiness with the trip charge at the time of service, I would have been happy to have explained to you why I have to bill a trip charge on small jobs to keep my business up and running. I am more than happy to go over the billing details with you at any time. The 10% off hourly service labor discount was applied to your final bill, give me a call anytime on my cell at 253-363-7253 and I will take the time to go over your bill with you so that you can feel good about the services you have paid for. I apologize if I forgot to tell you that I left the switch to the solar light off before I left your house. According to the manufactures instructions, you are supposed to allow the battery to charge for at least one day prior to running the light so that the battery is allowed to fully charge. I left the light switch in the off position to allow time for the battery to charge so that you could get the most life out of your new light. Again, I'm sorry if I failed to mention that before leaving your home. Please give me a call anytime to discuss your job, billing, or any other issues that I may be able to help you with. I would like to make sure that every customer is more than happy with the level of service that they receive from myself and my employees. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do to make you feel better about the services I've provided you. Thanks, Dennis Williams Owner, Emerald State Electric

Charlotte T.
09/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Consummate professional, timely, courteous and knowledgeable. We highly recommend Dennis and his company for any electrical needs. We will use him again and again.
Description of Work: Oven installation

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Rich B.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Reasonable price, quick work and cleanup.
Description of Work: wired some can lights in my kitchen

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$180

JAMES M.
08/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Dennis and his apprentice arrived for our appointment a few minutes early. Dennis fully discussed exactly what I wanted done and then clearly went over the alternaives and costs. After the job was agreed upon he and his apprentice went right to work...They worked well together and were very efficient with the end result being a very professional job.
Description of Work: Installed whole house surge protector. Installed two security lights. Removed and installed new ceiling light fixture, Installed exterior electrical outlet. Repaired circuit breaker box.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

John C.
08/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Dennis and his apprentice were awesome. Showed up on time and worked hard both days they were out here. We had 6 ceiling fans installed plus added some additional outlets in the utility room. Will definitely call them again for any future electrical work we might need.
Description of Work: Ceiling fan instalation and added outlets

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400

Bob and Dorinda W.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
We are very happy with the work done. Dennis was skilled and professional in his assessment of our needs. He made suggestions what we needed to reach our goals. He was able to provide us with a reasonable quote and to schedule the work exactly when we needed it to be done. This was a two-day job. We appreciate the fact he and his helper kept the work areas clean as they worked and cleaned up when they were done. They took time to explain what they had done so that we knew how the new system would work. We are very happy that we used this company.
Description of Work: Installed additional electrical outlets, a J-box as well as a sub-panel and emergency transfer switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,100

Ly nne C.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Everything was fine. He was here on time and was very nice and helpful.
Description of Work: It was a Big Deal for $150 for 2 Hours of Licensed, Professional Electrical Labor!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Eric C.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dennis and his assistant were great. I don't need to say much more than that. I have very high expectations and will gladly pay for quality work and that is what I got. They were very professional and the finished work was exactly what I wanted. The price was close to the quote, and I will definitely use Emerald State Electric again.
Description of Work: Installed 4 outlets ( 2 cable/2 electric). Moved cable to different walls via the attic and crawl space. Ran cabling through the walls. My house was particularly difficult because of how it was built. It would have been cheaper had the builder done a better job.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$850

JoAnn C.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very well. I am happy, and would use him again.
Description of Work: Replaced a 240 watt plug in the kitchen for a 110 one, and replace the breaker in the house box.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Marcia S.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
* he couldn't have been any nicer * his coworker couldn't have been any nicer *he gave us a price and stuck to it even though it cost him more time * he explained everything * her was very neat, very organized and knew what he was talking about * I'd be very happy to call him back at any time
Description of Work: fixedbreak in outside electrical conduit; put on new electrical box and rewired box;labeled everything and lots of things I can't even describe

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

James O.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The job was analyzed to identify the most efficient routing of the wiring. When it was found that a wire under the house was best this was done quickly. The job was finished with minimal fuss and the service was great. Demeanor is very cordial and professional. I would recommend this service to AL clients.
Description of Work: Ran a wire under the house and through a wall for a vent over the kitchen stove.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Cynthia N.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dennis is just great to work with. He's very professional and pleasant. His price is fair, and his work is thorough, We've used his services three times now, and will do so again in the future.
Description of Work: Dennis arrived on time and ready to assess the scope of work planned on a house that has been added to over the years and is currently being renovated, including adding a second bathroom upstairs. The next day, he gave us an estimate for the work we talked about. The estimate was reasonable, and he had his electricians ready for us when we needed them. Our timeline changed, and he adjusted his scheduled workers to the new timeline.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,450

Patrick H.
06/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He found the trouble in less than 2 hours. Made all the connections workable again and installed some new lighting. Great job
Description of Work: Repair bathroom electric

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$208

Michelle Y.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Dennis came out and did an electrical inspection,ue was punctual and honest. He told me what was really needed to be change instead of forcing me into buying service. Very perfessional and answer all questions asked.
Description of Work: Electrical inspection

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$69

Dawn T.
05/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I am very satisfied with his excellent workmanship, his prices are more than fair, he was prompt , courteous, and neat. He cleaned up after working each day. He always called and let me know what time he would start, and always on time. I would recommend him for any work you are considering. Let him give you a price and feel confident that that will be what you will pay. THANK YOU FOR A GREAT JOB DENNIS I WILL USE HIM AGAIN FOR SURE!!!!
Description of Work: Dennis from Emerald State Electric7215 93rd St Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98371, came and gave me a quote to fix some problems created by a not so honest contractor, who started the job, but did not finish it. Dennis was very professional and gave me an honest assessment of my problems. After he provided me with a detailed bid to fix all of the problems, I set up a date for him to start. Dennis started the job on time and worked on this project until it was completed,and he did an excellent job. He took the time to answer my questions, and point out the problems that he was dealing with from the previous work that was done and left unfinished. He corrected all the problems and made sure I was up to code. He put in new wiring, outlets, GFI outlets exterior and inside ,exterior and interior lights, breakers,and wired a new circuit for my air conditioner, he also installed 2 exhaust fans in my bathrooms.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Charles W.
04/2013
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician
  + 0 more
Dennis arrived on time on the specified date, but his assistant was unavailable to join him. Dennis removed and replaced one of the four fans we needed taken care of, then noted that he would be working far longer than we had discussed and asked if we could reschedule for a few days later when his assistant would be available, offering a 10% discount for the inconvenience. Dennis and his assistant returned a few days later, the remaining three fans were taken care of in no time at all, and the only sign that they had been there was the quiet when one of the fans was turned on. Dennis is very conscientious and reliable at his craft. I would highly recommend Emerald State Electric.
Description of Work: I wanted to replace all the cheap contractor bathroom fans originally installed in our home with quality, quiet upgraded fans. Dennis came out and looked over the job and gave me a reasonable estimate and we set a date for the installation to be performed.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$542

Kathrine (Kathy) C.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Very professional and knowledgeable !
Description of Work: Assessed and replaced old high amp. Electrical breaker. Also replaced security yard light. When I called to make appointment he answered the phone himself. Where do you get personal service like that anymore. He came when he said he would, gave good advice, and finished promptly . Awesome service!!! My dogs even loved him!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

David F.
04/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I eMailed Dennis and sent a picture of our problem , we scheduled NEXT DAY with him and he arrived right on time, fixed our problem within 2 hours, and went above what was asked of him (hooked up the plug to our new oven) since there was time left on 'the clock'. We are remodeling a kitchen, and he suggested a solution to our placement of a electical box that made much more sense, and made the placement of our kitchen cabinets a breeze. His work was to code, quick, neat and fast. I HIGHLY recommend this young man, and will definitely call him again!
Description of Work: We are replacing an old hard-wired stove and oven in a kitchen remodel. We asked Dennis to make the existing electrical junction box safer (loose wire nuts, no cover), and to create a 220 oven plug in for our new stove from that junction.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$195

Robert N.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was great! Our power went out a week after the installation, but the system worked perfectly. Furthermore, the technicians were courteous and polite when they were at the house.
Description of Work: They installed a transfer case and plug.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$799

William E.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The gentleman was very knowledgeable, provided helpful tips, and did a really nice job.
Description of Work: They replaced some lights in my hallway, and they relocated a light switch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Jill E.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was great! His services are pricey, but he worked with me on the cost which I appreciated. He is very thorough, very reliable, and does good work, too.
Description of Work: He replaced the GFI in a rental property.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$100

Contact information

PO Box 708, Puyallup, WA 98371

http://emeraldstateelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
EMERASE854DB

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
Yes
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
No
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

All statements concerning insurance, licenses, and bonds are informational only, and are self-reported. Since insurance, licenses and bonds can expire and can be cancelled, homeowners should always check such information for themselves. To find more licensing information for your state, visit our State Contractor License Requirements page.

*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Landscaping - Lighting

FAQ

Emerald State Electric is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Saturday: Closed

Emerald State Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Emerald State Electric does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Emerald State Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Emerald State Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Emerald State Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Emerald State Electric offers warranties.
Emerald State Electric offers the following services: Indoor Lighting, Knob & Tube Removal, Aluminum Wiring Replacement, Custom Construction Wiring, Hot Tubs, Service Upgrades, Electrical Home Safety Audit, Voltage Drops & Thermal Imaging & Panel Upgrades.
We offer lighting or ceiling fan replacement as part of a larger project, but not individually. We recommend contacting a local handyman as a more cost effective alternative.

Contact information

PO Box 708, Puyallup, WA 98371

http://emeraldstateelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:
Closed