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.
Purchased a home built in 1900, so house needed a complete re-wire. Emerald State Electric removed all old knob and tube and replaced with new wire and house is now up-to-code. They did an excellent job, very clean and were very easy to work with. Explained what was code and what needed to be done and how they needed to do the re-wire. Installed all new plug-ins and switches and light fixtures I purchased. Also, installed a generator switch on my panel and a special plug outside the house. I would definitely recommend Emerald State Electric for any electrical job that is needed. I have more remodeling to do in the future and I will be calling them to do the work.
Description of Work: Re-wire of entire home.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,000
terry F.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
This was our 2nd project with Emerald State Electric. They were punctual, polite, professional and did the work without a break. We are delighted to have a reputable company we can call on in our area.
Description of Work: Installed new can lights in kitchen and dining rooms, repaired old wiring.
Rating Category
Rating 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
MICHAEL M.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Went well. I experienced a surge in early December which caused 8 lights to go out over a two week period. They showed up on time, checked all outlets and the main box. Everything was good. Provided options to check the surge (i.e. PSE) and work my way inside the house. Coincidentally I've had no light issues since. Provided quotes for whole house surge protection and generator connection to main power box. Overall, they were on time, professional, and provided really good options to think about.
Description of Work: Checked house for electrical inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59
Janet C.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I called Emerald State Electric and the phone was answered on the second ring. It was great to have my inquiry answered by a live person! Dennis was knowledgable on the phone and asked several pertinent questions. Since I don't know much about electrical fixtures, he was very patient and helped me understand what all needed to be done. He ordered a fan, which I paid for up front. We scheduled an appointment at a time that was convenient for me. The morning of the appointment, Brian and Jake called me to give me a heads-up they were on their way. They were courteous, friendly, and professional. The fan was installed carefully and efficiently. They left the workspace clean and took all the garbage away. I found it very handy that Brian had a tablet computer that was set up to take credit card payments and electronic receipts. The service was under 90 minutes. Although the service was pretty expensive, I feel confident that the job was done correctly and by professionals. I would gladly recommend Emerald State Electric, and am grateful for the services of Dennis, Brian, and Jake.
Description of Work: I had a bathroom fan replaced.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$543.5
David A.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
As Expected the Electrician showed up per his arranged time. He checked the electrical system and informed me of things I could do to imporve it. He let me know that everything is working as it shoud and that my home would benefit from a Whole house surge protection instalation. He sent me a bid for doing that work and I may use his services. Though I believe I have an electrician friend who will do the job for less money,
Description of Work: Whole House Electrical Inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59
Sharon M.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Provided competitive price, great attitude and very professional. Brian and additional guy worked really hard to accomplish tasks. Came to the house early to accommodate my schedule. End result, a certified electrical connections to support a manual transfer switch for a generator, added a 110V line for a second refrigerator, a 50A circuit for new induction oven, and 110V for downward draft system. And fixed both panel with missing hardware and proper labeling. Would definitely use again in the future.
Description of Work: Added Generator MTS and CB, ran three new lines: 20A, 30A, 50A lines.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200
Derek S.
11/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Excellent and prompt email communication ensured technicians were prepared for work when they arrived. Brian completed job in 1 hour, when estimate was 2-4 hours. Also eager to offer advice on self repair of damaged part of another charger and provided quote for ballast replacement. Solution-based, knowledgeable, fair, pleasant and professional.
Description of Work: Installed receptical for order picker charger that was previously hard wired in warehouse. Not a difficult job or time consuming job, but one I did not want to tackle on commercial property.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$350
Dale M.
11/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Outstanding service. We had a tree take out the service entrance late in the afternoon. These folks showed up in spite of the hour and stayed until they finished. We had power the same day as the storm. It was dark and windy and they just carried on and finished the job. The inspector came to look at it today and was awed by the quality of the work. Thanks guys. You're a good company.
Description of Work: Replaced a service entrance and associated conduit and parts.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,350
rosa G.
11/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
He was just excellent. I would recommend him to anybody.
Description of Work: Electrical work
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
a C.
11/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I was perfectly satisfied with their work. The quality of service was excellent.
Description of Work: I used Emerald State Electric for rewiring.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
MICHAEL L.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They came and checked out the circuit breaker and all the electrical work. They let me know everything was good.
Description of Work: Purchased Big Deal for a Whole-House Electrical Inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$39
Annie U.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Dennis was very punctual and professional. End result is beautiful!
Description of Work: Switched out puck lights for recessed LED lighting in alcoves above fireplace.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Denyse M.
10/2014
5.0
electrician, outdoor lighting, lighting
+ 1 more
Excellent job and customer service! Brian and Brady represented the company well and showed true professionalism. They were patient with me as I worked to determine the best hanging height of the new entry way chandelier and happily adjusted it several times until it was just right. Our front porch light had burned out. The initial plan was to replace the light bulb only, but after I said we weren't happy with the amount of light on the front porch from the 20 year old fixture Brian suggested that if I wanted to purchase a new light fixture, he would instead replace the entire fixture for us at no additional cost. WOW! After a quick trip to the local DIY box store, I found the perfect fixture and it was done! They completed the other fixture installs while I was out, so no time was wasted. These guys are not only professional and fast, they are also very personable and friendly, which I really appreciate. We are extremely happy with the work and will definitely call on them again!!
Description of Work: Installed 3 exterior light fixtures on garage, entry way chandelier (17' ceiling), laundry room light fixture, and light on front porch (17' ceiling).
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Amy S.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
Showed up on time, they were thorough yet efficient, and very professional. They were very patient with all of my questions and more than willing to help me prioritize what work needs to be done. Excellent experience all the way around, now to save the money for the fixes!
Description of Work: Performed total house and garage electrical inspection, provided bids for work needing to be done.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$39
Darren R.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
He was great. He discovered a mysterious GFCI outlet that for some unknown reason was behind the dishwasher, and instead of ignoring it, stuck around to replace the outlet when he found it defective. We appreciate the above and beyond service.
Description of Work: Inspected house for electrical, provided bid for other services.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$40
David F.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
went well. He found a few items that were of concern to the local inspector. Had his team come back to fix a few things and had the system inspected - that went well.
Description of Work: electrical inspection
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$149
Daniel and Karen B.
08/2014
3.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Dennis, the owner and estimator, won the bid against a competitor first on merit (competent and detailed), and second because his bid was also a lot cheaper... Major Issue: Well, I think I got what I paid less for, which was 2 guys who were late and had little regard for safety. Not once did they turn off any circuits while their hands were actively working on live electrical; the leader of the two responded with "we're used to doing this all the time" when I offered to turn a circuit off for them, something they should have proactively performed or asked for. Later, lights flickered as his partner replaced a GFCI outlet on a different circuit. WILL NOTE REHIRE -- even if they're bonded and insured, there's nothing to prevent a dead or injured man's family from dragging a homeowner through court anyways. Minor issues: Cleanup at the end of day was rushed and left some significant dust behind (perhaps they should've arrived on time). The quality of the finished work was otherwise up to par, except the networking cable plugs, which was not a big deal. (I'm a network engineer and I redid the network cable plugs myself.)
Description of Work: A few new exterior lights, a few new exterior and interior outlets, network cabling to 5 locations, some GFI replacements and a thermostat cable
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
3.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0
$2,400
ROBERT J L.
08/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
+ 0 more
Dennis , Brian,and his team were professional, and did great on the installs. Thanks, guys!
Description of Work: Installed recessed lighting & dimmer, new, dedicated outlets for washer/dryer...
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,916
callie H.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
They were excellent! I reached out to them before the four business days were up. They reached back out to me and informed me that we were out of their service area. They were very helpful in instructing me on how to get the refund. They told me I had to contact Angie’s List. They even followed up to make sure I got the refund!
Description of Work: I purchased a $159 Big Deal for Circuit-Breaker Panel Labeling and Home Electrical Inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
LYNN J.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
It went really well, they had a tech scheduled to come out to my home but he ended up getting tied up and so the owner himself came out the same day. I use a breathing matching at night so it was important to me to have the power fixed. I would get the company an A+ for repressiveness if I could.
Description of Work: The power went out in four rooms in my home. He came out found what the problem was and fixed it.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Emerald State Electric
Thank you so much for the feedback [Member name removed], It was great to meet with you and help to get your breathing machine back up and running. I'm glad it was such a quick easy fix. The majority of our service calls from customers who have lights or outlets that have stopped working are usually troubleshooted and repaired within one to two hours. Occasionally larger problems are present that take more time to repair, but we truly strive to troubleshoot and repair lights and outlets within 2 hours or less to keep the costs to our customers at a minimum. Thanks again for the business, we'll be looking forward to helping you with your GFCI outlets later this fall. Dennis Williams Emerald State Electric
Geraldine H.
07/2014
3.0
electrician
+ -1 more
I didn't have a good feeling about my experience.
Description of Work: I purchased electrical evaluation over the phone. Gave deal ? he was running on Angies for following week. Thought it was nice deal until I saw another electrition doing for 39.00! My home is in need of rewiring,I realize that.I just didn't feel like evalution was worth the money. And he was late.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
3.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
2.0
$160
Response from Emerald State Electric
Hi [member name removed], thanks for leaving us a review. I would like to take a moment to personally respond to your review and any concerns you may have. I would also like to note that I have personally called you today and left you a message offering to discuss any issues you feel you may have had with the inspection. Please feel free to call me at any time at 253-363-7253 to discuss any questions or concern. There’s a reason we sell this safety audit for what it is worth. Companies that sell these audit for almost nothing, or give them to customers for free usually employ high pressure sales techniques to attempt to upsell you as much as possible to cover their loss when offering these services for free. We believe in charging a fair market value for our services so that we don’t operate at a loss, and only suggesting correcting items that truly need to be corrected. We do not rely on expensive upsells and high priced services you don’t really need to keep our company operating, and we feel that ultimately, this results in a much higher level of service and integrity to our valued customers. I hope our customers would understand and agree with this, but I always welcome any and all customer feedback so that I know I am leading our company in the right direction and providing our customers with the high quality honest service they have come to expect. To directly respond to your specific concerns left in your review: We are a growing company, and often times I send out a member of my crew to perform these electrical inspections, which most people have been very pleased with. In this case, I personally performed the inspection. I scheduled an arrival time of somewhere between 10:00-12:00. I arrived at 10:30, and called you at 10:00 to let you know that I would be arriving on site at 10:30. This was well within the allotted time frame discussed for arrival. Our standard retail price for our 5 page 112 point electrical home safety audit is $300. You called to purchase this audit, and I happened to know that the following week we would be offering it at nearly half off to Angie’s List members, for $159.00. I was upfront and honest with you that we would be offering the service at a significant discount in the next week, and gave you that discounted price ahead of time anyway, to ensure that you received the best deal possible. I cannot help that another contractor offered a similar deal at a later date for $39. I’m not sure that this other contractor would have spent over 2 hours thoroughly looking over your entire electrical system from the electrical meter to the last electrical device. I also don’t know of any other contractors in the area with a 112 point, 5 page electrical inspection report with NEC (National Electrical Code) and WAC (Washington Administrative Code) code references printed clearly for every item so that you know any safety items we suggest correcting are valid, and not a sales gimmick. Please let me know if there were any other specific concerns that you may have had with our services. I truly take a vested interest in making sure that all of our customers are satisfied with our services, and I want to do everything I can within reason to make sure that you feel that your investment in our services was productive, informative, and of high quality. Please follow up with me by giving me a call at 253-363-7253 or emailing me. Thanks, Dennis Williams Emerald State Electric
Brent C.
06/2014
4.0
ceiling fans, electrician
+ 0 more
They called to say they were running late and arrive an hour later than scheduled. They go right to work when they arrived and were very professional. They seemed like they were in a hurry to get to their next job so didn't clean up as well as the could have. Although that didn't impact the job that they did.
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling fan and circuit
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
3.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Emerald State Electric
Thanks for the review [removed member name]. Our schedules can get very hectic during this busy time of year, as demand for our services grows with the nicer weather. We do strive to arrive on time to all calls, and if we’re running late it’s our goal to let you know as soon as possible to not inconvenience your schedule. I usually tell customers to allow for a 2 hour window for arrival time in case of traffic or a job running long, but I may have failed to pass that on to you. We’re always looking for ways to improve efficiency, and we do apologize if our arrival time impacted your schedule in anyway. Thanks again for taking the time to write this review. If you ever need anything else, just let us know.
Sandra H.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
they fit me in even on short notice,, showed up when they said,did all the work in timley mannor., didnt try to sell me work i didnt I woulneed. Brian went right to work, found all the problems and worked to get them done fast. i would call them in again if i have anyother work to do.
Description of Work: checked power to house after power surge, replaced the bad electric switches and plugs,fixed all the the electric problems.traced all problems.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$418
Kiri I.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
The gentleman showed up on time and went beyond what he needed to do. We discussed the type of lighting that should be installed in certain outlets and I found it to be helpful. We also entertained the possibility of putting outdoor up-lights but it sounded costly so I had to put it aside. We passed the inspection and he gave us a couple of heads-up on what builders would require now. It was strictly informative and I was very pleased with him. He was a young gentleman who was hardworking and had solid work ethic. It was really a pleasure dealing with him and I've already recommended him to some of my neighbors. We managed to stay within the price of the deal and I didn't have to pay anything extra.
Description of Work: I made a "Big Deal" purchase with Emerald State Electric for whole house electrical inspection.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$59
Klaus H.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
+ -1 more
We needed new heaters installed on short notice, as they were holding up a re-financing. Greg was able to come out on very short notice, offered a fair price. I had asked him to install 4 heaters. When it became clear that we only needed 3, he cut his price quote accordingly without hesitation. He was proficient, fast and fair. I'd hire him again.
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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.