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Emerald City Electric

Electrical, Lighting, Financial Planning

About us

Emerald City Electric,Seattle areas #1 residential electric service company. We are committed to providing the highest quality work and great customer service at a fair price. We offer a variety of services from new construction to diagnosis and repair.

Business highlights

15 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Full Home Rewires, Panel Upgrades, Interior Lighting, Exterior Lighting, New Circuits, Generator Integration, New Service/Meters, 24hr Emergency Service, New Construction, Remodels, Diagnosis, Repair, Code Upgrades, Outlets, Switches

Services we don't offer

Commercial Electrical

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.772 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
83%
4
6%
3
6%
2
0%
1
6%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.8
responsiveness
4.8
punctuality
4.8
Showing 26-50 of 72 reviews

Dan L.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well. They arrived right when they said they would, took care of a very persnickety electrical problem that was way beyond the scope of the homeowner (me) who is pretty good at household repairs. I had drilled through an important power line to the kitchen when doing some other home upgrades. I appreciated Joshua's down to earth personality and professionalism and their diligence to clean up after themselves. They gave an estimate before starting the work and let me know how they were going about fixing the issues and confirming with me when they had to drill or cut a hole to finish the repair. When they did drill or cut a hole, they also discussed how they were going to put things back together correctly before doing the work....which was very appreciated. They vacuumed and cleaned up all the work areas very nicely. It was a great experience and I'll put Emerald City Electric in my contacts to make sure I bring them out for future electrical work.
Description of Work: Fixed a problem created by me, the owner, when I cut into a electrical line in a very-very difficult area to get at and repair and which could have been a fire issue if left undone. After having them out for the initial electrical issue and saw how professional but down to earth Joshua was, I had Joshua fix up a number of other upgrades we are working on including installing electrical outlets and light fixtures to a laundry room, install other switches and run a new power line to a work out area and wire in new outlets. Joshua was very professional, did nice work and went out of his way to make sure they cleaned up after themselves. Before leaving he confirmed that they had met all our expectations - which they did very nicely.

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
$950

Connie B.
01/2015
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Extremely fast and professional service. The bid was roughly half the competition. Very high quality work. I would absolutely recommend them.
Description of Work: Removed old electrical service panel and replaced with new including new boding and ground rods. Inspection permit was included.

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
$1,500

Layne G.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Josh performed all work as requested and was extremely flexible with options for how to best complete the work. We will use ECE for future electrical work needed, as Josh, Kyle and their team did a great job at a fair price.
Description of Work: Josh came out to follow up on a previous repair and finish up work once inspection was passed. Work included removal of old electric meter housing and roof mounting.

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

jennifer R.
08/2014
1.0
electrician
  + -1 more
These guys seemed like they were eager to do so, and the price seemed like it was similar. I asked them for an estimate for a generator. They absolutely botched my job and the job was amateur. Josh, the owner seems like a nice kid but Kyle and his band of boys (co-owner/employee?) was very edgy and made me feel like a pain, when I questioned him about the services that they had performed after I had an inspector come out to inspect the job. The inspector said the job was amateurish and that it barely passed his inspection. They are no qualified to work as electricians to contract out on their own. They may have fake licensing or work under someone else's licensing. I eventually had to call someone else out to fix their shoddy work.
Description of Work: They charged me $800 for a brand new service panel on my house.

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

$800

Rachel R.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Josh and his partner were awesome!! They provided an immediate and very reasonable estimate that was lower than others I had received. They also squeezed me in despite having appointments before and after me. They even called to let me know they would be a couple minutes late (seriously, less than 5 minutes). They quickly installed the additional outlet in the kitchen of our 100 year old house and let us know what other electrical work would need to be done when we decide to upgrade the kitchen. They even quoted a super reasonable price for that work. Then, they got busy trying to figure out why multiple outlets in various rooms weren't working. They spent over 2 hours tracking down and resolving the problem. This included testing EVERYTHING, and crawling around our less than spacious attic. Looks like some mice had chewed through various wires in the attic. Once they figured it out, they quickly fixed it. I think it took at least twice as long as they had anticipated to find and solve the non-working outlet problems, but they were awesome and professional from beginning to end. Anyone else would have revised the estimate, but these guys stuck with the crazy low price they had quoted for all of the work, which was about $200, even though it ended up taking close to 4 hours total. These are the guys I will be calling when we remodel the kitchen, as well as any other electrical work we need done. Easily one of the best service experiences I have ever had!
Description of Work: Installed a new electrical outlet in the kitchen for a dishwasher. Traced and solved a problem with a number of outlets not working. Provided an estimate for additional work we need done.

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
$238

marilyn R.
07/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
problems with power company were also an issue which were discovered at the time
Description of Work: new electric box and a few other issues which they also addressed

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Donald G.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Joshua was professional and he diagnosed some issues with a rental. He repaired those issues and was on his way. I have other properties and will use him in the future.
Description of Work: Diagnosed electrical problems for a rental.

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
$200

George H.
12/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Bthe bid was fair, the ECL technician worked with the tenants on a time schedule and was knowledgeable. The work was better than average, the customer service was great. Did a good job of clean up. Will use them in the future, highly recommend Emerald City Electric
Description of Work: installed lighting for a out door deck and side entry door light sensor

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
$350

John B.
11/2013
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were a small company and I felt that they weren't quite as knowledgeable as they needed to be to do the work.
Description of Work: I have used Emerald City Electric. They replaced a service panel for me.

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

$2,000

Nancy Ann S.
11/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Emerald City Electric provided us with outstanding service. We'd definitely call them the next time we need electrical support.. We highly recommend Emerald City Electric.
Description of Work: Emerald City Electric provided very prompt service, including a professional evaluation of an outside electrical wire issue caused by the recent wind storm. This emergency service was done very quickly on Sunday after we called. The electrician evaluated our situation and helped inform us of items covered by the electric company versus items which would be our responsibility. He ensured that everything was safe until the power company could get there.

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

Layne G.
10/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
The ECE team showed up on time and performed all work as planned, in an efficient and professional manner. We appreciated that all three electricians were friendly and we trusted having them in our home. All work passed inspection from the city the next day. I would highly recommend ECE based on the quality of the work, price and quality of the electricians. We will use them for additional electrical work needs in the future!
Description of Work: We contacted ECE with a request for an estimate for electrical panel replacement, replacement of several light switches/outlets and hanging pendant lamps and an outdoor motion light. Kyle was very responsive and explained all work needed in layman's terms. We upgraded our panel to 200 amp service, and included complete grounding and bonding. The estimate was competitive and we chose ECE because of the quality of reviews on Angie's List.

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
$2,400

DARREN C.
07/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
The rewiring work wasn't entirely straightforward, but they did a good job working through the challenges. While electricians are inexpensive, they definitely put it the time and work to get this project done right. I would also like to commend Joshua for his good communications in scheduling the estimate and actual work. I have a busy schedule, so his flexibility and the timeliness of his scheduling and work was appreciated.
Description of Work: Joshua and his coworker replaced an installed a number of new lights on the exterior and interior of my house.

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
$1,100

Gu X.
07/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did job very professionally and proficiently. Their job smoothly passed the inspection from city hall. All their members are always very nice to us. Joshua himself is very gentleman guy too. Their price (the price included the inspection fee) is reasonable (we compared several other companies before we hired them). If my friend need hire electric company, I will recommend my friend to contact with Joshua:)
Description of Work: They ran several new long circuits , added pendant lights and etc in the 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
$2,000

Chris A.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Josh was great. He listened and took notes and measurements during the initial meeting. I provided drawings and we were able to determine just what would be needed. He got back to me very quickly with a quote that was very reasonable. His team arrived right on schedule and had it all roughed-out in two days. After the drywall was all in, Josh and his team returned to finish getting the outlets and switches in. They had to return twice more: once when the lights arrived and again when the island was completed. They did so without complaint and were very complementary regarding the space's new look. I have a feeling these guys are going to be sought after by anyone who knows anyone who has worked with them. Get on their schedule quick so you won't have to settle for second best!
Description of Work: Re-wired living area including kitchen when we gutted that area to remodel. 16 lights were put in including 7 recessed lamps and 3 pendants. The walls were re-configured and the ceiling replaced so they were able to add all the additional outlets and switches.

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
$2,500

Cherry S.
04/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It was great. We were installing LED lights, (which I bought), new outlets, we needed to upgrade the electrical box and rewire the TV area upstairs. Their bid was a lot lower than the other 2 bids I received. They did great work and spent more time than anticipated working within my existing old space. They wanted to keep to the original bid price but since they were spending so much time, we agreed to split the cost of the overage. They also had some issues with the installation of some LED lights I bought prior to the beginning of the job and worked with me to solve our problems. In the end, I was really happy and would definitely hire them again or suggest them to others. They were professional with problems that occurred. They were easy to reach and showed up when they said they would.
Description of Work: Josh came out and gave me a quote on doing the new electrical and lighting layout for our unfinished basement. We wanted to finish the 400 s.f. family room and bathroom spaces.

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
$4,600

Martha B.
03/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
When they arrived, they quickly reviewed what I wanted done and went right to work. They cleaned up after themselves and offered to take the boxes to the garbage. They answered all questions and were very pleasant.
Description of Work: They replaced three wall light fixtures, two ceiling lights and a porch light.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Linda C.
02/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Josh called me on Monday, gave me an estimate, which I thought was fair. He agreed to come out Tuesday morning. He showed up on time, completed the job, and his estimate was right on......fabulous service--I couldn't be more pleased.
Description of Work: Change out aproximately 20 outlets and switches.

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
$200

Erich M.
02/2013
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Emerald City's estimate was right on. Both on time and on budget. Showed up with 3 contractors and got the job done quickly. Highly recommend them and will call them again.
Description of Work: After employing Emerald City Electric in 2011 to completely rewire my 100 year old, I called them again for my new bathroom addition. Everything was done quickly and efficient and on budget

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

Bryon E.
01/2013
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were professional. They had a good price. They did their job on time. They had a good-sized crew.
Description of Work: I used Emerald City Electric for electrical work.

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
$3,000

Ruth F.
09/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Josh Jacobs came out within a few days of my call to give me an estimate, and followed up quickly with a firm bid. I had them start work a few weeks later. From the very beginning it was clear that he and his partner Kyle, along with the guys that worked with them, were committed to doing high quality work. I have an old house, with a roofline that makes rewiring a challenge. Also, there's an addition with newer wiring, some of the wiring in the older part of the house had been replaced in the past, and strange wiring connections had been made along the way. Not all of this was evident at the beginning, but as one can of worms after another opened up, Josh worked through them patiently and thoroughly. Clean-up was ongoing and always complete at the end of the day. Overall, their meticulous attention to detail and obvious determination to do it right gave me great confidence in the work they were doing. Furthermore, their price was very competitive for the amount of work that was done. I recommend them highly.
Description of Work: Replaced knob and tube wiring, added outlets and smoke detectors per code, replaced electrical panel and bonded/grounded house.

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
$4,400

Hans L.
04/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Josh, the owner of Emerald City Electric was on time and cheerful.He is good looking young man.Went to school with Mary.My housekeeper.
Description of Work: Replaced electric light switch in bathroom.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$110

Laura M.
03/2012
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It was a good experience overall! I would definitely call them again, and I’d highly recommend Josh to others.
Description of Work: He replaced 4 electric baseboard heaters in the home, along with the thermostats

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

Jeannie J.
02/2012
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Identified him on Angie's list and decided to call. He answered right away and set an appointment to come out the very next day. When here, he reviewed our list of corrections we needed from our new house inspection report and was able to get started right then. Even with one trip to the hardware store for materials, he was able to complete the work quickly and professionally within 3 hours - - much less time than we expected. He was courteous and thorough. I'd recommend him to to anyone and will definitely call on him again
Description of Work: Josh replaced GFCI receptacles, re-wired 4 lights in our garage, and made repairs at our main panel and sub panels. He corrected all the items listed in our new house inspection report and was able to complete everything in just a few hours

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
$600

Daniel O.
07/2011
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He CAME ON TIME FOR HIS APPOINTMENT. ASSESED THE WORK TO BE DONE,MADE SUGGESTION'S AN SUMMITED A BID HE WAS ABLE TO START RIGHT THEN AN COMPLEATED THE JOB THAT DAY. i WAS VERY HAPPY WITH HIS WORK.
Description of Work: Installed new breaker swiches, made two new outlets,repaired ligt switch 9old wire broke off in wall

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
$438

LOIS M.
07/2011
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Overall this was an A+ experience. Josh was everything you could hope for in a contractor. Professional, courteous, and flexible, arrived on time, completed the job efficiently, and with minimal disruption. And the final bill was less than the estimate, and considerably lower than the estimates I received from other electrical contractors. Josh is young, and started his own business with a partner only a couple of years ago, after working as an electrician for others. I highly recommend this company . It qualifies as one of those Angie's list ?finds
Description of Work: Installed 10 ceiling lights and switches. Minor upgrade to electrical box; some rewiring for 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
$1,200
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Contact information

317 S. 120th St., Seattle, WA 98168

www.emeraldcityelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
EMERACE901JZ
Trade License Locale
WA
Trade License Authority
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Trade License Expiration
04/18/2026
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Electrical,
Lighting,
Financial Planning

FAQ

Emerald City Electric is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Sunday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Monday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Saturday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Emerald City Electric accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Emerald City Electric offers free project estimates.
No, Emerald City Electric does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Emerald City Electric does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Emerald City Electric offers emergency services.
Yes, Emerald City Electric offers warranties.
Emerald City Electric offers the following services: Full Home Rewires, Panel Upgrades, Interior Lighting, Exterior Lighting, New Circuits, Generator Integration, New Service/Meters, 24hr Emergency Service, New Construction, Remodels, Diagnosis, Repair, Code Upgrades, Outlets, Switches
Commercial Electrical

Contact information

317 S. 120th St., Seattle, WA 98168

www.emeraldcityelectric.com

Service hours

Sunday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday:
7:30 AM - 7:00 PM