Electricians in Portland, OR
22 electricians and electrical contractors listed in Portland, Oregon.
About electrical services in Portland
WireCircuitPro currently lists 22 electricians and electrical contractors based in Portland, compiled from state license-board records and OpenStreetMap business data.
Demand here is shaped by Portland's mix of older housing stock, new construction, and a steady pipeline of panel upgrades, EV-charger installs, and code-driven service work. The area already has 38 public EV charging stations mapped, a useful signal of how quickly home and workplace charging demand is growing locally. Most homeowners hire for permitted jobs — service upgrades, rewires, generators, and EV circuits — while commercial owners lean on contractors for tenant fit-outs and lighting retrofits.
Local pricing typically tracks the Oregon metro average, with permit and inspection turnaround handled at the city building department. Whoever you hire, confirm an active OR electrical license and general liability insurance before work starts — listings marked "Verified" have had their license number matched to a state board record.
Portland electrical regulations
- Code adoption
- 2020 NEC (state-adopted)
- Licensing
- state level
- Permits
- Permits are pulled at the local building department; a licensed electrician of record is required for service-level work.
- Inspections
- Rough-in and final inspections by the local AHJ.
Climate & power considerations
- Climate
- Temperate continental
- Grid risks
- seasonal storm outages
- Load profile
- EV chargers and heat-pump conversions are the primary drivers of new service upgrades.
What it costs in Portland
Portland electricians
View all →Brian L Crise
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Portland
Dawn R Krantz
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Portland
Donald R Schallerer
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Portland
Elizabeth J Bunga
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Portland
Fredrick J Weber
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Portland
Gregory Leschinsky
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Portland
John D Schantz
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Portland
Jr Willard W Whitman
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Portland
Kelly J Dews
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Portland
Lisa Serrano
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Portland
Marc E Otteson
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Portland
Maurice J Rahming
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Portland
Michael S French
Licensed Electrical Contractor in Portland
Bridgetown Electric
Electrical contractor in Portland, OR
Callahan Electric
Electrical contractor in Portland, OR
West Side Electric
Electrical contractor in Portland, OR
Jarmer Electric
Electrical contractor in Portland, OR
Squires Electric
Electrical contractor in Portland, OR
Advance Electric Motors
Industrial contractor in Portland, OR
Christenson
Electrical contractor in Portland, OR
Murphy Family Electric
Electrical contractor in Portland, OR
Timerline Electric
Electrical contractor in Portland, OR
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Frequently asked questions about Portland electricians
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Portland?
Yes — service upgrades, new circuits, panel replacements, and most generator and EV-charger installs require a permit. Permits are pulled at the local building department; a licensed electrician of record is required for service-level work.
Are Portland electricians state or city licensed?
Oregon issues electrician licenses at the state level; permits are pulled locally in Portland. Check the license number against the state board's public lookup.
Which NEC edition does Portland follow?
2020 NEC (state-adopted). Local amendments may apply — confirm with your electrician before scoping out a service upgrade or rewire.
How long do inspections take in Portland?
Rough-in and final inspections by the local AHJ.
What does an electrician cost in Portland?
Service calls in Portland typically run $150–$250 minimum, with full panel upgrades $2,500–$5,500 and Level 2 EV charger installs $900–$2,200 depending on run length and panel capacity.
What should I look for when hiring in Portland?
Confirm an active OR license, current general liability insurance (typically $1M+), written scope and pricing, and that the contractor will pull the permit in their name — not yours.