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 151-175 of 216 reviews

Rosanne R.
02/2016
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: I purchased the above service. I then called Emerald state several time to arrange a date. After three days and several phone calls I reached them and explained I also would like to request additional service. Emerald state recommended I scratch this purchase and just have them come out to address my other issue. They would credit $360 toward the other service call. I asked how much it would cost and he said the technician would let me know when he came out. When the technician arrived he said normally they charge a $300 service charge just to come out, but that he would only charge me $150. I was also told at the time I made the appointment the technician would be available for four hours, but the technician said he only had one hour of time to give me. $150 for a service call, in addition to $150 per each hour the technician was here. That would have been $300 for one hour of tech time, which is outrageous.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
value
2.0
professionalism
3.0
punctuality
3.0


Response from Emerald State Electric
Sorry to hear you are frustrated with our pricing. We are always upfront and honest about our pricing with our customers. As with all customers, our pricing was discussed over the phone prior to your service appointment. We are not the lowest priced electrical contractor out there, but we absolutely do everything we can to make sure we are providing our customers with the best service and highest quality of craftsmanship we can provide. We stand behind our work and our services, and strive to prove ourselves as a valuable asset to our customers.

Anas M.
01/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Tammy K.
01/2016
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Christopher S.
12/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They updated receptacles in the kitchen and brought all curcuit breaker boxes up to code!

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

BB and Judy B.
12/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They checked out the electrical system in the house, made suggestions about what we need to do (add carbon monoxide sensor), and also replaced two switches.

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
$270

Thomas F.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Replaced circuit board. Due to odd size of the space available for the new board they had to make several adjustments and modifications to the wall. They worked the full day to make this work and in the end the job came out great.

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

Dmitry B.
10/2015
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: I paid $270 for full electric system inspection instead of going with just $90 for switchbox inspection. |Nothing was done to look for faulty outlets apart from checking for grounding, I was told that to inspect outlets I will have to pay extra. I do no recommend using this option if your hope is to perform full inspection of electrical system in your house

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
2.0
value
1.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

$270

Caleb K.
10/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$270

Christopher B.
09/2015
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,399

Yvonne S.
09/2015
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Some of the services were fine and others not. I paid to have two bathrooms put on separate circuit and discovered after completion that only one outlet in both bathrooms is on the separate circuit and other two (one in each bathroom) are not on separate circuit. Also, chipped paint near outlet and didn't say anything. I paid as part of job to have circuit box breaker switches marked so I know what breaker goes to which appliance or electrical outlet or room. Not done. They did a nice job on installing some lights in bedroom.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5

Response from Emerald State Electric
We will attempt to reach out to you by phone, and if we can't get in touch with you, please feel free to give us a call anytime at 253-363-7253. If we left your job site without labeling your electrical panel, it was not done intentionally. We would be more than happy to make a free trip out there to get your panel labeled.

Markland G.
08/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

Judith L.
08/2015
2.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They did get the job done. There were some issues with inability to provide a license when requested but one of the techs did have a license on hand and the issue was resolved in my home.
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from Emerald State Electric
Sorry for any confusion, but we have no record of you or your address on file as a customer. You may have us confused with another service provider. We have contacted Angie's List to further investigate the situation. We are a licensed, bonded and insured electrical contractor and all of our licenses are active and in good standing.

Cynthia B.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Fine
Description of Work: No work was performed
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Lisa B.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$39

patricia K.
07/2015
4.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: They performed an electrical check, we are having spikes, and short outages in our cable and some lighting. They could find nothing wrong and advised us to call the power company for a check from them.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

John M.
07/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Installed new hot water heater and removed and disposed of old one. Installed a part upgrade to extend warranty. Angie's deal through McLendon's Home Services. Work was professional and done in a reasonable amount of time.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Audrey Y.
06/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
unknown
Description of Work: ran a new line to the electrical box for my microwave. they also installed 6 new LED can lights in kitchen. They can in and went right to work and finished in less time than was expected. Very happy with their work.

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
$1,500

Chad B.
06/2015
5.0
replacement windows
  + -1 more
.
Description of Work: Fixed several switches and ceiling lights. Changed outlets. Nice people. Quality work. Fair price.

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
$900

Matt K.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
great.
Description of Work: bought as a gift. did electrical inspection on in-laws home. Made some repairs recommended based on findings of 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
$90

Bud B.
06/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Just a check of the electrical system. All went well.

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
$49

Eunice O.
05/2015
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: He did the inspection, and then tried to push us to spend $5000 immediately for upgrades. We got a second opinion, and some of the up grades are necessary, some are not. And that cost is $2000 less.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
2.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0

$49

Response from Emerald State Electric
I am the owner of Emerald State Electric. I would like to start by thanking you for your business and for purchasing our online special electrical inspection. I would like to mention that I personally came out to your property and did the electrical inspection myself. I did not try to sell you on any upgrades, or up-sell you on anything you did not need. I did point out a very dangerous situation that I found during the inspection within your electrical service. Someone had replaced the existing original 100 amp service with a 200 amp panel, and the work was done work without the proper required permits. The 100 amp meter enclosure and service entrance conductors were never upgraded for the new 200 amp panel. You had 100 amp rated wires fused with a 200 amp breaker. In the event of an overcurrent situation, your service entrance wiring could have caught fire before the main breaker would trip. This was not a safe or legal installation. We thoroughly inspected the entire electrical system, notified you of a major safety concern, spent extra time looking into viable fixes for the safety concern, and provided you with a detailed estimate on the repairs and a clear explanation of how we would make the repairs to the system. I also personally spent hours looking for a smaller main breaker that would work with your panel in an attempt to provide you with a lower cost alternative. I would like to think that finding this red flag safety issue and presenting you with solutions to repair it would have left you satisfied with the $49.00 investment you made in our electrical safety inspection. I’m sorry to hear that you were unhappy with the estimate that we provided for the repairs. The repairs were going to be quite difficult, and there were challenges to overcome that are not present in most homes. I truly hope that you are able to find some sense of value in the inspection, and wish you the best with your repairs. Feel free to contact us at any time you’re in need of electrical services. We’re here to help and always welcome your business, and would love a chance to get an 'A' review. Thanks, Dennis Williams

jerry F.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: They first inquired if there were any know problems. There was one problem with a GFI circuit that I could not isolate. The tech found the problem promptly and fixed it. Because the home was newer, I didn't feel any further inspection was necessary. So, for 49.00 I got a 300.00 service call. My lucky day.

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

Sherry P.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Added whole house surge protector to our box. Showed up on time. Completed the job early, directions were clear. Very professional.

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
$360

Eric P.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown

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
$330

Gerald Y.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
unknown
Description of Work: Very thorough and informative.

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
$49

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