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Square 1 Electric

Electrical, Ceiling Fans, Lighting,

About us

At Square 1 Electric, Inc we are an experienced and highly recommended contractor, serving the electrical needs of residential and commercial properties from new installations to electrical maintenance and troubleshooting. We specialize in service, repairs and installations. We appreciate our past customers, current customers, and look forward to earning your business too! We’re specialists in the service and installation of electrical systems, and have a comprehensive knowledge of new technologies, as well as systems that have been installed for years. We are a locally owned and operated company that takes pride in our honest up front pricing, as well as the 10 year warranty that we offer. We can't wait to impress you.

Business highlights

18 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Troubleshooting. Panel upgrades. Remodels & additions. Lighting. Recessed. Under cabinet. Track. Security & low voltage. Floor heating. Whole house surge protection. Remodel of home. Generators. Air conditioning & furnace wiring. Motion sensors. Smoke alarms. Elimination of knob & tube wiring. Appliances & computer circuits. Home theaters. Pools. Saunas & hot tubs. Emergency service.

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.8608 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
84%
4
7%
3
4%
2
1%
1
4%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 426-450 of 608 reviews

NEAL B.
03/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
We used Square 1 for electrical work in our kitchen and bathroom remodel. Kurt came out and did an initial estimate, which we pared down for actual work done. He was very flexible in scheduling around other contractors and called the night before to confirm we were ready for the electrical work to be done. Jerry showed up right on time and spent the whole day installing overhead lighting and an undercounter light. He did an excellent job and answered some questions we had. He also moved the location of the wall light in a bathroom to a new location centered over the sink.
Description of Work: Install new overhad lighting in kitchen. Install an undercounter light. Move a light location in a bathroom.

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
$810

Janey O.
03/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
They came out about two days after the light was broken. They spent a huge amount of time making sure that the light was centered right and so forth. We have used them before. We used them again because they had done a fantastic job the last time they were here. They seem to go the extra mile whenever they do a job to make sure that it is as perfect as it could be. They have always done an excellent job. They are big on quality.
Description of Work: We used Square 1 Electric to install a light after the previous one was broken.

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
$300

Sean M.
03/2011
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
No call. No show. Very disappointing. I've got about $2500-$3000 in electrical work I need done and they blew it because they couldn't pick up the phone to reschedule or let me know they'd be late.
Description of Work: I called and left a detailed message about the work I needed done. Kurt called back within an hour and set up an appointment for an estimate.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
2.0
responsiveness
2.0
punctuality
1.0


DAN G.
03/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The electrician, Jared, was polite. professional, and very knowledgable. He walked me through exactly what he was doing and why he was doing it. When he finished, he left the job site spotlessly clean. A couple of weeks later, as the result of an errant GFCI outlet that Square 1 did not install, the lights weren't working. Jared came out to my house within 15 minutes of a call to check on things. The problem only required the button on the outlet to be pushed in. Even though this problem had nothing to do with the work that Jared did, he did not charge me for the service call. Dealing with Jared and Square 1 was a great experience.
Description of Work: Square 1 installed 2 new switches in my basement to control existing lights.

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
$400

Jingang X.
03/2011
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The first time they came they charged $300. They informed me that the electric panel box needed to be replaced, which was going to cost $800. When replacing the electric panel box, they cut the drywall way bigger than the panel. They also cut the drywall all the way through to the other side of the wall into my bathroom. They damaged the shielding in my bathroom when they cut the drywall too far. They also nailed the ground wire to the carpet. I asked them to do it again and they changed it. But they still cut the dry wall bigger than the panel. They did a very lousy job.
Description of Work: I wanted them to check the electric panel box.

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

$900

Response from Square 1 Electric
Im sorry for your unhappiness in the work that was done. With that said I dont think that was a fair evaluation of our work that was done. First the apartment was completely trashed and torn apart from the your previous tenant who was arrested in your apartment for dealing drugs. When we first tried to repair what your tenant did to the electrical but when we got to the electrical panel, it was hanging out of the wall and had fire burns on the inside. We advised you on the cost to fix it but you said you couldn't afford it, but do to the severe safety issues we were able to work it out. Then you wouldn't let us cut the sheet rock to install the grounding system for safety of the electrical circuits and thats why we had to staple the wire to the carpet. there was no access up or down around the panel and this is major electrical code. So after doing that you finally agreed to let us cut the sheet rock to install it right.And as far as your bath tub we were not even in that area.Like i said earlier the apartment was very beat up with holes all over in the sheet rock and very dirty on the walls and floor. So we did not damage your bath tub. If we would have done that we would of said something and had it repaired on us because that the kind of customer service we provide. We never had any phone calls from u on this matter. The only phone call we got after the job was complete was to give u a letter on the electrical condition before we came to fix it , so u could take it to court for your previous tenant. So i think its kinda funny of the rating you gave us when we wee able to work with your budget and language barrier. Im sorry if you feel this way but i dont think this is an accurate review of the work that was being done.

Sharron B.
01/2011
5.0
electrician, ceiling fans
  + 0 more
Very well. I was in the middle of a bathroom remodel and the tile guy who was acting as general said he could not get a hold of his electrician. I waited a day and then was a bit anxious as a sheet rock contractor was coming out to do some repairs and texturing and I wanted them to take care of any ceiling issues from installing the fan at the same time. I called SQ1 in the AM and they were able to rearrange their schedule to take care of me by 2:00 pm that same day. I was very impressed.
Description of Work: Installed a ceiling fan, which required enlarging the opening in the ceiling. Thought it was a bit spendy, but it was pretty much the going charge. They were responsive, they came out the same day, which was most advantageous as the sheet rock contractor was coming out the next day to do some work and I was able to get the ceiling repaired at the same time.

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
$180

Lisa J.
01/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called Kurt and left a message. He called me right back and was out at my house the following day to give an estimate. Not knowing anything about electrical work, he explained everything to me about what he needed to do to get my hot tub wired. I had a couple of delays in the hot tub delivery, but Kurt was very accommodating. When he arrived, he worked fast and the job was done perfectly. I appreciated his Angie's list coupon which brought his bid below others. He also provided a 10 year warranty that also sold the job for me! Thanks Kurt
Description of Work: Hot tub wiring

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
$849

Ryan H.
01/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The power went out in our front bedroom and in a couple of outlets in the living room. We called square 1 and they set up a time for the next day. They had to reschedule the time that morning due to their earlier job going over but it was no problem. JR came over and fixed us all up. He gave us tips for the future and was very courteos. We would definitely call them back in the future.
Description of Work: Loose wires in a light circuit were tightened up and an outlet was changed.

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
$81

JESUS H.
01/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Square 1 was great to deal with. Shannon originally took my call and was very pleasant to work with. She answered all my questions and called me back with in 10 minutes to give me a quote over the phone. We called back the following day to schedule the work and within 2 hours J.R. was at our door. There was a misunderstanding on the work that was to be done and Kurt was willing to work within our budget. The job was done by J.R. efficiently and professionally. We are pleased with the work and will use Square 1 in the future.
Description of Work: J.R. installed a 220v outlet, line and breaker for a dual fuel range stove we ordered for our kitchen.

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
$190

Stewart Y.
01/2011
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Really really expensive for the work that was done.
Description of Work: Simple electric work -- move outlets, install sconce, etc.

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

$1,100

Response from Square 1 Electric
We are very sorry this was the feeling of the Member. We gave the client an estimate of time and material that the project would take. We were very clear and upfront on our pricing and the hourly charge for each of our electricians. We are priced very competitively for the Portland metro area. The client called us back that evening to hire us to do the project. Once we were there the client had us do extra work that was not originally apart of the bid. We actually spent less man hours on the project than what was originally discussed, which in turn saved the client some money. Although it may seemed like it may have been an easy job, "Simple electrical - moving outlets and installing scones, etc." it was not. We were doing work in an old home (1907) with lath and plaster walls. We preformed a quality job so as not to cause damage to the walls. That in turn would have just cost the client more money and time. We realized this when we went to look at the project and give a bid. The extra time it would take was factored into the total bid price. The client was present during the entire job and saw the work being done. If he was unhappy at that time he did not let our company know nor gave us the opportunity to discuss the matter. As always customer service is Square 1 Electric's top priority, we did try doing everything we possibly could to rectify the situation with the client. Although we did come in at less monies than originally agreed upon and did a quality job, the client still was unhappy.

ROBIN S.
01/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I hired them based on the rave reviews on Angies List and was not disappointed. I had a lot of random electrical issues that needed repair. Kurt came promptly at 8 am and left around noon. He was neat and did not track in dirt to my house (I hate it when workers leave my house dirty!) The exitsting motion detector could not be repaired, and he didn't have one in his truck. I was pleasantly surprised to have a delivery later that afternoon of a brand new motion detector already to install, at no extra charge! Since I was a new customer I also could take advantage of their Angies List coupon. I would definitely recommend hiring them.
Description of Work: Repair multiple electrical problems--light fixture, dimmer switch, buzzing switch, install motion detector outside, repair another motion detector, fix outside plug, & a couple other small things.

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
$380

Darla M.
12/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were flexible with booking. JR arrived early, was very courteous, pleasant, and professional. He was clear with descriptions of what he needed to do and why, as well as available options when we ran into some unexpected snags (courtesy of a less-than-well-done remodel, prior to my purchasing the house). No problems at all in my experience with JR and Square 1 Electric.
Description of Work: Removed old track lighting, installed 3 separate pendant lights (and had to do a lot of extra work to run wiring as there was no ceiling access & upstairs is finished), installed dimmer switch, installed outdoor electrical 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
$540

CARRIE A.
11/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did a great job! On time and the actual work was easier than originally thought. We thought they were going to have to make several holes in the wall to feed the wiring though but there ended up being only one, the one for the light fixture to hang from. Very easy to work with on the phone and in person. Also, the fixture that I had gotten was a floor model so it didn't come with any instructions or paperwork but Square One had no problem getting it installed I'm so excited to have our new chandelier and with a dimmer too!
Description of Work: I wanted to have a new chandelier installed over my dinning room table, where there had been no light fixture before. There was a switch that controlled a near by outlet and I wanted that outlet to work the chandelier. Square One Electric came over, wired the switch to control the over head fixture and then cut a hole in the ceiling where the new fixture was to go. They also hung it up, made sure it worked, and cleaned up before they left.

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
$325

LORI C.
11/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
J.R. first checked all that we were interested in doing, let us know what would bring us up to code, and began work right away. He was informative, fast, and very pleasant.
Description of Work: Installed and checked GPCIs and fixed security light.

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
$298

Janey O.
10/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
My experience with Square 1 has been fantastic from start to finish. Great people, very thorough, experienced & professional. The county inspector came to review their work yesterday and he said they did a "picture perfect job." He was really impressed with their work.
Description of Work: Replaced the electrical panel. Had to remove sheet rock to fit new panel. Checked all electrical connections after panel was installed. Cleaned area and removed all debris.

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
$1,050

robin B.
10/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I called square one and contracted them to come out and fix our doorbell one week after our conversation. When the time came and they didn't arrive I called Kurt and he apologetically told me he had misplaced the work order and didn't have our name or number. He came the next day, installed our doorbell and refused to take any payment for the service or the new doorbell (even though I repeatedly offered it to him). This is a wonderful company I will use from now on.
Description of Work: Removed our old doorbell and installed a new one.

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

Janey O.
10/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Kurt was a really nice guy and I felt totally confident in his ability and in his recommendations. I am going to have them come out Thursday, October 14, and replace our very old electrical panel.
Description of Work: Had 2 burned out outlets. Kurt (the technician) confirmed that the wiring was fine but that the outlets were old and needed to be replaced.

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
$125

Justin H.
10/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
For the most part, the experience was good. There was a lot of work laid out for Square 1, and a short amount of time to get it done. There were wires in my kitchen soffits that needed to be moved, and they were able to run new wire to all the outlets. I also had them install some additional outlets and circuits for the new kitchen appliances we have ordered. Kurt and his team were prompt, offered a fair price, and got the work done quickly.
Description of Work: Re-wire my kitchen outlets and added some additional circuits to my kitchen. This required getting into the walls, fishing the wire, and connecting it up to the service panel.

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
$1,200

Charles J.
09/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The proposal was detailed, the work was done on time and on budget and the bottom line was...no surprises at the end of the project. All of the work was done according to the plan that Kurt and I laid out and passed inspection immediately. Best of all, the work was on schedule and did not hold up the other contractors we were using. I recommend Square 1 Electric without reservation!
Description of Work: Kurt/Square 1 Electric performed all of the electrical services for my new home construction project. This included planning out where all of the outlets, lights, dimmers, panle box, etc would be located. All of the work was laid out in a very detailed fashion and the work was performed exactly as we had planned it to be.

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
$8,000

laura S.
09/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I thought Kurt from Sq.1 Electric was very professional in his work-neat and clean. Made promises and kept them. I had him here twice and was very happy to have the work done on time. Communication was very good and he cared about the job he did. Asked questions along the way to make sure I was satisfied. I will have him back and would be happy to recommend him to all my friends and family.
Description of Work: Put in whole house attic fans to cool attic. Put downrods on two fans in living room. Put in light switch in kitchen and converted light to fan. Installed new light in garage. Put in new plug in master bedroom to accomodate TV.

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
$1,200

Paul L.
09/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went extremely well...I would recommend Kurt in the future and plan on using his company again if I have any electrical problems.
Description of Work: Had an electrical short in the bedroom of my rental unit, and Kurt was prompt in calling back to arrange an appointment. He also set up an account quickly, which made it easy to use his services in the future. Kurt quickly reported back on the problem and resolved it at a minimum expense.

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
$70

Joann L.
08/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Square 1 Electric provided very good service. They provided a competitive quote, showed up as scheduled and performed all tasks without any problems. We would definitely hire them again.
Description of Work: reconnecting several lights, ceiling fans, TV Cable, and installing smoke alarms

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
$605

Helen P.
07/2010
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Kurt came and gave us the bid. Mike did all the hands on work. Mike worked hard and installed everything in 2 days. He was polite and cleaned up his work space. Everything worked great except one the the bathroom vent fans made an irritating buzzing noise while it was running. We called and Mike came out to try to fix it. It stopped for a couple days but started up again. We called again and Kurt came out and did some work and got it to stop. Kurt gives a 2 year warrantly on the work and said that if it started buzzing again he would come back and replace the whole thing. So far so good on that. Shorlty after the work was completed one of the exterior flood lights burned out. My husband got up on the ladder to check it out he found that the parabolic reflector inside the light casing was bent and that the glass cover was not screwed on quite right. We were not sure if the product had come defective or if this occurred during installation (unfortunaelt we did not look close enough at the package contents prior to installation). We played phone tage for a couple months with Kurt trying to have him take a look, he said he would have someone from Globe come and fix it. This never happened. Eventully we just went to Globe Lighting and they gave us replacement parts which we will just install ourselves. Their price was great.
Description of Work: Installed 5 exterior lights incluing adding a motion sensor to the driveway lights. Updated an exterior power outlet. Added 3 power outlets to our sunroom. Installed bathroom vent fan in one bath and a vent fan/light combo in 2nd bath.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,300

Deborah T.
07/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Kurt did a great job reconnecting the electricity to my hot tub. He was courteous and communicative throughout the whole process. I have a varied schedule, so it was nice of him to call and let me know he was on his way. He knew what the job needed, and worked quickly to get it done. It was great. Thanks.
Description of Work: Reconnected electrical to hot tub.

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
$133.5

Suzanne G.
07/2010
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Kurt was punctual, polite and extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend him highly!
Description of Work: Had some outlets in the garage that were not working and another duel switch that would not work on one 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
$100

Contact information

10117 SE Sunnyside Rd Ste F216, Clackamas, OR 97015

www.s1electric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

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

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Ceiling Fans,
Lighting,
Plumbing,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
Heating and Air Conditioning,
Roofing,
Stereo and Home Theater Systems,
Water Heaters

FAQ

Square 1 Electric is currently rated 4.8 overall out of 5.

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Saturday: Closed

Square 1 Electric accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Square 1 Electric offers free project estimates.
Yes, Square 1 Electric offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Square 1 Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Square 1 Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Square 1 Electric offers warranties.
Square 1 Electric offers the following services: Troubleshooting. Panel upgrades. Remodels & additions. Lighting. Recessed. Under cabinet. Track. Security & low voltage. Floor heating. Whole house surge protection. Remodel of home. Generators. Air conditioning & furnace wiring. Motion sensors. Smoke alarms. Elimination of knob & tube wiring. Appliances & computer circuits. Home theaters. Pools. Saunas & hot tubs. Emergency service.

Contact information

10117 SE Sunnyside Rd Ste F216, Clackamas, OR 97015

www.s1electric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
Closed
Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday:
Closed