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Eric Olson Electric

About us

NO travel costs! Family owned and operated with Eric Olsen having over 20 years of experience. The Olson family has proudly been serving the Portland metro area for over 100 years in electrical service.

Business highlights

Emergency services offered
21 years of experience

Services we offer

Electrical. Wiring. Panel Updates. Circuits. Lights. Outlets.

Amenities

Emergency Services

Yes

Reviews
4.315 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
67%
4
20%
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0%
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0%
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13%
Showing 1-15 of 15 reviews
Andrew M.
Oct 2020
1.0
Eric Olson Electric was a subcontractor for an HVAC company that was hired to install a circuit for our new AC unit. One of their electricians had no mask whatsoever. I told him he couldn't come into the house unless he followed basic COVID-19 protocols which including wearing a mask. I told him that we had 4 friends & family members who have died (most were medical providers). I heard him tell the other electrician that he didn't have a mask!! His colleague gave him a mask which he put on for a couple of minutes and then took it off as he worked in my house next to our backdoor and then he hung the mask on my backdoor knob when he left. What an insensitive *******. It is painful enough to have to have to deal with COVID-19 and the deaths of our friends and family but to be so incredibly inconsiderate is just unforgivable. His initial behavior when he arrived at my house demonstrated that he did not believe in the reality of COVID-19 or the risks. If you value your health or have family members that are medically fragile stay away from this company. The work was also mediocre, having left the new circuit's wire in our basement's exposed ceiling dangling below pipes and other perpendicular items not even secured to the cross beams (the zip tie is mine). This mask-less behavior is clearly a company tolerated policy too otherwise he would have had been required to wear a mask. Until more people experience the terrible loss of friends and family to COVID-19 this kind of behavior will continue.

Rachel B.
Jul 2017
1.0
$5,000
Horribly. The panel they use to replace our old one was larger than the existing one, however they managed to cut a hole way bigger than necessary, cutting through to the other side of the wall Into our kitchen. Leaving to holes in the kitchen. There were gaps surrounding the panel exposing wires. The also moves the meter outside and left a huge hole in the side of our house with exposed wires. We called to have them rectify the situation. And were treated horribly like we should've known that this would happen. They came out with an attitude to "fix" if you can call it that, the shoddy work. And it looks even worse.

Louise F.
Jan 2017
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250

We have used them a number of times, not for big jobs, but for modifying things around here. They put one thing in the wrong place, but they did it well. Basically it's perfect, but it's slightly in the wrong place. Their responsiveness was very good.


LEISA K.
May 2016
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$160
unknown

Vic S.
Jul 2013
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$100
They responded quickly. Appeared very honest in that our situation was very simple. Quckly fixed things and left with a minimum charge.

Ellen H.
Jun 2013
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
It went fine he did the work we need in the time alotted.

Dean G.
Dec 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Job went well. Eric and an employee worked to complete the installation.

Cheryl V.
Nov 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
same as above

Laurie N.
Aug 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Great. will use him again.

Debbie H.
Apr 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$385
When I first called Eric he was very helpful and nice. He had his worker Pat come out. Pat went right to work when he got here and when he finished he cleaned up after himself. When he was drilling down he miscalculated and went through the ceiling instead of the wall. Pat felt horrible and was very honest about it. The next day Eric called me first thing in the morning, saying he was very sorry and that he would pay for whoever I wanted to fix the ceiling. When Pat was finished he came up to me and said to hold onto the money until the ceiling was fixed. They are great guys who I would use again.

Dave P.
Apr 2012
4.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
Some difficulty in scheduling, but good professionalism and followup. I'd call them again no problem.

Cathy S.
Jan 2012
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Olson's work on the heat pump was professional. After the heat pump was installed, we started experiencing some other problems. This installation didn't creat the new problems but surfaced them. We called Olson's with our concerns and they sent the electrican out right away. He spent quite a bit of time checking the electrical panel and possible solutions to the problem at no charge. He was very professional and willing to go that extra distance to help us

Louise F.
Dec 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$183
Everything went fine - job done -- all were happy!
I would use them again in a minute,

Heike G.
Apr 2011
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
My husband met with him and explained the problem. Eric took care of it quickly. He figured out the problem pretty fast. He did not waste our time. He was good. I have no complaints.

Paul S.
Jul 2010
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$550
Eric Olson Electric was suggested by my vendor that installed my air conditioning and the technician did a very good job and was on time for the installation

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FAQ

Eric Olson Electric is currently rated 4.3 overall out of 5.

No, Eric Olson Electric does not offer free project estimates.

No, Eric Olson Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.

No, Eric Olson Electric does not offer a senior discount.

Yes, Eric Olson Electric offers emergency services.

No, Eric Olson Electric does not offer warranties.