Electrician in University Place, WA
Family-owned electricians serving University Place. Our shop is in Fife, a short drive east. We handle panel upgrades, EV chargers, rewiring, lighting, and repairs, with free quotes and every permit handled.
★★★★★ Rated 5 out of 5
5.0 · 77+ reviews on Google
BBB A+ Accredited
WA L&I Licensed Electrical Contractor
#WASHIEL776C3
Serving Pierce and King County
since 2023
Senior & Military Discounts
Residential Electrical Services
One licensed team for every electrical job in your home, from a single outlet to a full service upgrade.
Panel replacements, service upgrades, subpanels, and Federal Pacific or Zinsco replacements, installed to current code with the required surge protection. Panel replacements start at $2,299.99.
Recessed, chandelier, high-ceiling, under-cabinet, and outdoor lighting.
Old knob and tube replaced with modern, grounded wiring. Minimal drywall damage.
GFCI and USB outlets, plus dedicated circuits for appliances, shops, and hot tubs.
Tripping breakers, dead outlets, or flickering lights? Diagnostics are $195 for the first half hour.
Recent Projects
Real work from real homes around the South Sound.
Why Homeowners Trust Washington Electrical
We'll tell you when you don't need the work.
One customer wrote that we advised holding off on a new breaker box and showed them why.
No surprises on the bill.
Customers regularly mention that the final invoice matched the quote, with no hidden extras.
Every required permit and inspection.
We handle the filings with L&I or your city, and schedule the inspection for you.
Clean work and a walkthrough at the end.
Minimal drywall damage, a clean work area, and a full explanation of what we did.
Before & After
Before
After
Outdated panel replaced with a new, code-compliant panel and surge protection
Before
After
Knob and tube wiring replaced with modern, grounded circuits
5.0 Stars From 77+ Google Reviews
"They were thorough... The cost also met the proposal, no hidden extras."
John Curthoys
Google review
"Ivan came out twice... He was great at explaining the work during and after."
Austin Knighton
Google review
"A third of our house had to be rewired... completed a day early."
Damon Graves
Google review
Alan Epley
5 months ago
Excellent service
Dora Woodward
5 months ago
This company is a gem from the start! They didn’t charge me for a 2- hour estimate and was honest in giving me advice as what I really needed to do such as changing an electrical wire and outlet for the stove, troubleshooting why the breaker kept tripping off and changing outlets. They even advised me on things that were in my best interest such as holding off getting a new breaker box with evidence to back it up. Who does that?
I appreciated their honesty and teaching me on the subject matter. They gave me a great price and got me scheduled right away. They did not send me any reminders on the scheduled date which I actually found refreshing as too often you get bombarded with texts and emails reminders.
When Ivan and Daniel came to do the job they were efficient, and responsive to all my questions. Although they found other things that took more of their time then anticipated, they did not add more to the price agreed upon, despite me telling them I was okay if there was a change in the price.
I am very happy with the results and the people who works in this company. From the person who answers on the phone on the second ring and remembers who you are to the people who does the work. I highly recommend them for all your electrical needs. Very satisfied customer.
Krystal Sakagami
6 months ago
Joel Faker
6 months ago
Damon Graves
7 months ago
I am very happy with the work that was done by the crew at Washington Electrical. Russ had a quote for me the day after his initial visit and was very responsive when I had questions or comments leading up to and during the work that was being done. A third of our house had to be rewired and the work was efficiently done and completed a day early. I would not hesitate to use Washington Electrical again.
mark bishop
8 months ago
John Curthoys
8 months ago
The guys did a great job. They were thorough in their investigation of the 2 problems and communicated our options so we could make an informed decision. They also completed an installation to address a third issue and did a brilliant job. The cost also met the proposal, no hidden extras and very reasonable. They will be our go to for all electrical work going forward and I would highly recommend them.
Kent Stevenson
8 months ago
Very professional ,knowledgeable, and clean. Great personality would recommend them to anyone who needs electrical service done. FYI offer a military discount or discount for retired old electricians..
Brandon Stinnett
9 months ago
Super fast response time! They were able to get a technician out 1st thing in the morning. The technician Brandon was super knowledgeable and helped walk us through the repairs being made. Highly recommended!!
Samuel Torvend
9 months ago
Vanessa Darling
9 months ago
Jesse is prompt, honest, and hardworking. I refer him to all of my clients, family, and friends
J O
10 months ago
I got three quotes and went with Washington electric. They provided me excellent service. I needed a panel replacement in the cold of winter and they got me on their schedule right away, gave me a free quote and got the job done for a reasonable price and did a fantastic job. They are going to be my go to for all things electric from here on.
austin knighton
11 months ago
Both Ivan and Russ were great to work with for my electrical panel gfci/afci upgrade. Ivan came out twice, once for the initial assessment and cost estimate and then again for the panel work itself. I had the option to do the gfci upgrade either on the outlets or on the panel itself. Ivan laid out the pros and cons for both and didn’t try to push me in one direction or the other. He was great at explaining the work during and after. Reasonable cost as well.
Scott H.
11 months ago
Great work, great people doing the work.. This was a big job cutting out the last of the nob-n-tube type electrical, that spaned three rooms.. We checked with 3 different companies and Washington Electrical gave us the best value for the work that needed to be done. Highly recommend.
Jun Carrington
11 months ago
I needed an electrician to install an EV charger and found this company through a Google search. They came by my house for a complimentary inspection to provide an estimate. The electrician, Ivan, answered all of my questions and thoroughly explained every detail. I’m very impressed by how professional and kind they are. I would highly recommend them to anyone in need of electrical work!
The Pearl
11 months ago
Russ came out and capped off electrical left over from hot tub removal -- he was friendly, professional, efficient. I will use Washington Electrical the next time I need an electrician! Sheryl R.
Lena Sergeant
11 months ago
We had Russ and his partner upgrade our electric panel and install an EV charger. Their quote was very competitive and scheduling was flexible. They did a good job, there was an issue with the charger (which I purchased not them) and they tried to resolve it. Again, it was the charger not their service. I’m happy with their work and would highly recommend.
03mckie
12 months ago
Awesome team can’t thank them enough for all that they did will totally use them again and again
Daniel Aleksandrov
12 months ago
Fast service and a very transparent team. Russ and Ivan knew how to get the job done professionally
Alan Kamisugi
12 months ago
My electrician was great. He explained the process as he diagnosed the problem. It was a great experience.
Nico Guajardo
1 year ago
Joseph Stefani
1 year ago
Very easy scheduling, great customer service, and quick turnaround around for a new circuit install.
Karmen Eustace
1 year ago
Very nice guy’s, they weren’t able to do a couple of things but they made it easier for my husband to complete the install !! They also told me about my breaker panel humming, not a good thing, I appreciate the heads up on that!! I definitely recommend them.
Amanda Carmell
1 year ago
Very nice people. The person I talked to on the phone was able to get a hold of one of the electricians. Then that worker was able to come out an hour later to help with our problem, which had been very simple fix. Even though it was an easy job, we really appreciated them coming out on short notice to help us. The electricians was very helpful, he explained the problem and how we can avoid it for next time.
Thanks for the help!
Rocky Dunlap (RockyD23)
1 year ago
Russ did an amazing job installing our EV charger. The work was professional, timely and he was very friendly and a great communicator.
Zach StarkLee
1 year ago
Professional got my welder outlet installed same day as the quote with an inspection
George
1 year ago
I can’t recommend Washington Electrical enough. They went above and beyond from start to finish. Not only did they replace my entire electrical panel, but they also patiently explained everything along the way and made sure I understood what was being done. They took the time to track down and fix tricky wiring issues—from exposed outdoor wires to broken outlets in several rooms—that other electricians might have overlooked.
Their professionalism, attention to detail, and willingness to go the extra mile really stood out. I’ll definitely be calling them again for any future electrical work.
Ben Yazici
1 year ago
True professionals! Completed my generator installation work on time and budget. I would highly recommend them!
Cindy Schmitt Meinecke
1 year ago
Reestablished and updated power to the old part of the house. Very complicated but they did it!!! I would call them again. Strongly recommend Ivan S. And Russ. Great power team.
Leilana Turek
1 year ago
Ivan was very knowledgeable and helpful. He communicated great and fit us in his schedule last minute! The problem
was fixed quickly.
Erika Foldyna
1 year ago
I’d leave six stars if I could! Ivan was an absolute pleasure to work with, and he and his team did an outstanding job replacing our panel. From the initial estimate, Ivan was punctual, extremely knowledgeable, and generous with sharing tips to help us meet our electrical needs—even beyond the work we had planned.
Scheduling was smooth, and on installation day both the power company and Ivan’s team arrived promptly to get started. When an unexpected requirement from the inspector changed our original plan and estimate, Ivan went out of his way to minimize the impact on us while still delivering top-quality work that exceeded expectations.
After completing the job, Ivan cleaned up thoroughly and walked us through our new equipment, explaining every change in detail. He stayed to answer extra questions, even troubleshooting a garage electrical issue and fixing it free of charge—a gesture of service that went well beyond what I expected.
I can’t recommend Ivan and his team highly enough and will absolutely hire them again for any future electrical needs.
Vince Wiener
1 year ago
Russ & the crew made quick, precise work relocating switches & outlets. Well done, Much appreciated!
janet casas
1 year ago
Outlets added in 2 different locations. Best experience I’ve had in efficiency, expertise, communication and cleanliness! Wow! They were fantastic! Actually … I’m excited to schedule them again for the next project
Gina Marshall
1 year ago
I always go to my realtor friend, Rory Pitts from Exp Realty, to get referrals for something we need done at our house. I was referred to Russ at Washington Electrical LLC. I called & spoke to Russ who was very polite & gave me an estimated quote and was scheduled for the very next day.
Ian came out looked it over & explained the process of what was going on with the current fan and gave me the option to change out the parts or install a new one, with ZERO pressure at all, I opted for a new fan install. Ivan did an amazing job and cleaned up the work area afterwards. The price was the amount that Russ quoted including new fan (which Russ also had quoted just in case it needed replacing). Ivan made sure all was working and explained/showed how to clean it. A HUGE Thank you to Ivan & Russ for a job WELL DONE & to my realtor friend Rory for the great referral.
I have some more work I want done and will be scheduling with you again soon.
HAD TO REPOST TO CORRECT IVAN’s NAME …..MY ERROR !!!
Kalie Johanson
1 year ago
Great to work with! Arrived within the service window. Were super flexible when I needed to move the time just a couple days before. Very nice and took the time to answer the questions I had. Would work with them again. Thank you.
D Meister
1 year ago
They did a great job and don't have the overhead of some of the larger companies.
Lorraine Castle
1 year ago
I felt comfortable with the installer who did a great job at installing my porch lights. He also was kind and educated me on several things. I’m happy with this
Company
Mike Johnson
2 years ago
Had issues with GFI breakers popping. Called Wagington Electrical to check if it was a wiring issue or worn circuit breakers. Russ came out that evening, after a full day on a job site. He confirmed the wiring was ok. He actually had the correct breakers on him and swapped them out right then. Relieved there were no issues with the wiring, and happy he saved me the time of replacing the breakers myself. Great service! Recommend calling him for your electrical needs! Mike
Carrie Stark
2 years ago
If I could give Washington Electrical, LLC 10 stars, I would!
Russ and his partner were punctual, polite, and hardworking. They took their shoes off indoors and addressed all of my concerns, patiently answering my many questions.
Since my house was built in 1986, GFCIs weren't required. They explained which repairs would require permits, but they figured out that by changing just 3 outlets, my entire system would be brought up to code and no permits required! That being done, they also troubleshooted an issue I had, and installed my new RING doorbell and eco-smart thermostat. Russ even replaced a battery in a hard-to-reach alarm sensor, and they both helped test my alarm's outdoor siren.
Even with all their their hard work, I was pleasantly surprised that the invoice was less than I expected. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Washington Electrical, LLC. It's a great company to have in your corner!
Estifo HG
2 years ago
Great job. He made things right!
I appreciate you Russ.
Lonnie Herring
2 years ago
I wanted to install a battery storage unit for backup power during an outage. Essentially an electric generator. So glad I connected with Washington Electrical. Russ was great. He listened to my needs and concerns, explained options simply and clearly and walked me through how to operate the system after he installed the transfer switch and connected the batteries. Now I feel ready when the power goes out.
Mary Ann Lindgren
2 years ago
Russ came to our home quickly!
He re-wired our outdoor front porch timer light very efficiently. He was skilled, professional and very pleasant. I would highly recommend Russ and Washington Electrical!
Dong Ming
2 years ago
Installed a whole house backup power generator (Anker F3800 with smart home panel). Russ was very efficient and charged a fair price.
Christopher Huynh
2 years ago
Super knowledgeable and thoughtful advisors when it comes to all your residential electricity needs. Ivan and Russ helped us on two jobs - a sub-panel install and wiring during a full-scale bathroom remodel. They were considerate about design (how our lines run throughout our house, how future upgrades should), all work was done to code, and really went above and beyond to meet our needs. I wouldn't go to anyone else - they've got a customer for life.
Matt Larson
2 years ago
Great service! Recommended.
K O
2 years ago
Professional service and wonderful work. Russ walked me through options for installing an EV charger an we ended up adding a sub-panel for extra capacity (panel was full). It's great having the room for future electrical needs. Highly recommended.
Joe McLaughlin
2 years ago
I was experiencing a GFCI outlet issue in my bathroom when I called Russ at Washington Electrical. He tried troubleshooting it with me over the phone without high pressure to come out and make a buck. When I couldn’t fix the issue, he was able to come out quickly and take care of it. Price was very reasonable and I would recommend Washington Electrical to anybody that needed help with any electrical problems.
Kendall Melden
2 years ago
Had a great experience using this company. Russ was quick, communicative, helpful, and efficient. We had some outlets fixed and recessed lighting added to a bedroom. The job was done so quickly and nicely. I thought they were very reasonably priced as well. Will use them again for sure.
Ray Bartel
2 years ago
Friendly, professional service. Showed up on time, diagnosed the problems (bad circuit breaker, wiring issue), and got the job done within a hour at a reasonable cost. Highly recommend.
Randall Lenz
2 years ago
Russ did excellent work for us. We needed a new panel inside the house and one new circuit to service a sump pump. As the project evolved we also needed a new connection for the power supply installed outside the house.
Russ was timely, professional, and reasonably priced for the work he completed.
I will hire Washington Electrical LLC again.
Jeff B
2 years ago
I just left a review on yelp, but the TL;DR of it is that I hired Washington Electrical on 8/7/2024 to install a new circuit breaker and fix a few switches around my house . They did a great job, and I would hire them again.
Anthony Curro
2 years ago
Very professional and knowledgeable. Great job from start to finish.
Kirk Lesnykh
2 years ago
Ruslan is a pleasure to hire out for our remodeling jobs, and I’ve even hired him out for my personal house. He shows up on time, he’s quick and professional. I am still using him for projects we do
Amritha Ram
2 years ago
I had two bathrooms that had older lights that were no longer working and were complicated to change out. I contacted Russ and appreciated how prompt his response was - he was able to give me a quote, recommending I switch the lights to LED ones and got me scheduled. He was also flexible when I needed to reschedule due to a conflict - the team of 2 arrived promptly and did fast work. I would hire them again!!
Nick Bruksos
2 years ago
Can’t say enough good things about Russ and team. They made amazingly quick work of the job, moving the 240 electrical across the room via the crawlspace. They were able to have it permitted and inspected same day! I highly recommend going through Washington Electrical, they were able to schedule me quickly, super communicative, and gave a variety of options for how to get the work done. Will be considering them for future jobs and referring to family and friends!
Kendall Reonal
2 years ago
We had a great experience with Russ. We hired him to add a few outlets to our garage and install an EV charger. He was quick to provide an estimate and timeline for the work. When he came over for the project, we did a walkthrough to make sure we were on the same page. He kept me updated during the day and did a final walkthrough before wrapping up. Overall, Russ was friendly, transparent, and had a reasonable price for what we needed. He will be top of mind for any of our future electrical projects.
Esther Park
3 years ago
Russ responded to my request within minutes of my inquiry, and he was able to come over to my home on the same day to install an EV charger.
He is incredibly efficient and professional throughout the entire process and clearly explained what he was doing at each stage. He completed the installation in no time and I was impressed by his attention to detail and the quality of his work.
Overall, I would highly recommend Russ's services to anyone looking for an electrician. He was prompt and courteous, and his expertise was evident throughout the installation process. I would use him again for any future electrical projects.
The Electricians You'll Meet
Rus Gritsayuk, Owner
Panel replacements and service upgrades. 6+ years.
Ivan, Licensed Electrician
Panels, generators, EV chargers, and remodels. 10+ years.
How It Works
1
Tell us what you need
Call, text, or send a quote request with your address and a short description of the job.
2
Get a clear quote
For installs and upgrades, we come out, look at the job, and give you a free quote. Troubleshooting is billed as diagnostics, $195 for the first half hour.
3
We do the work and the paperwork
We complete the job, pull the permit, and schedule the inspection.
Licensed, Permitted, and Built to Code
Washington Electrical, LLC holds WA L&I Electrical Contractor license #WASHIEL776C3 and is bonded and insured. We build to the electrical code adopted by Washington L&I.
Serving University Place & Nearby Areas
- Tacoma
- Fife
- Milton
- Puyallup
- Edgewood
- Sumner
- Bonney Lake
- Lakewood
- University Place
- Steilacoom
- DuPont
- Gig Harbor
- Spanaway
- Graham
- Orting
- Buckley
- Eatonville
- Roy
- Federal Way
- Auburn
- Algona
- Pacific
- Kent
- Covington
- Des Moines
- Enumclaw
Frequently Asked Questions
Get a Free Quote From a Local Electrician
Tell us about the job, and we’ll follow up to confirm details and schedule a visit.
Prefer to talk? Call (253) 234-5359 or text (253) 234-5219.
Are you a licensed electrician in University Place?
Yes. Washington Electrical, LLC is a licensed, bonded, and insured electrical contractor in Washington, license #WASHIEL776C3. Our shop is in Fife, a short drive east of University Place.
Do you pull electrical permits?
Yes. We handle the permit filings with L&I or your city on every job and schedule the inspections, so you do not have to deal with the paperwork.
How much does an EV charger installation cost?
Level 2 EV charger installation starts at $799 for a standard install near your panel. The final price depends on the distance from the panel and your home’s electrical capacity. Quotes are free.
How much do diagnostics cost?
Diagnostics are $195 for the first half hour. That covers finding the problem and going over your options and pricing before any repair work starts.
What areas do you serve?
We are based in Fife and serve University Place, Tacoma, Lakewood, Gig Harbor, and the surrounding South Sound.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes, we offer senior and military discounts. Mention it when you book and we will apply it to your quote.