Compass Electric has been providing expert electrical service to all residential and commercial operations in the Vancouver, WA area with the highest quality electrical services for years. We will be happy to help with all your electrical needs. Call us today! *we are licensed in the state of Washington only and therefore do not operate in Oregon* Also services Longview, Orchards, Ridgefield, Salmon Creek, Vancouver, Washougal, Woodland & Yacolt
The initial contact was quick and professional and the problem was diagnosed in short order. On the second trip the boss showed up with two men to do the work. They were efficient and did good work, I'm pleased with the result and would readily bring them back to do more work.
Description of Work: Fixed a problem with a three way circuit that went bad and pulled 6 Cat5e lines
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$775
Carol S.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Couldn't be happier with the services provided by Compass Electric.
Description of Work: Took out a light fixture and installed a new light fixture in my dining room. The fixture needed to be moved over a few feet, and they did this, leaving two small holes that needed to be repaired. They did a beautiful job and I am very happy with their work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$379
William B.
05/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Very professional, very knowledgeable and I will definitely be using Compass when I move to do the work we discussed. You won't go wrong with Matt and his team.
Description of Work: I called Compass over the weekend anticipating I would leave a message. Instead I get an answer on the other end and was able to discuss my situation right then and there! I ended up arranging a time for Matt to come out and provide me both a cursory look at a new house I'm buying and provide me a high level estimate for running power out to the back of the house to allow hook up of an above ground pool etc. Matt was right on time and quickly got to work providing solid advise on the property's electrical set up, some potential challenges and recommendations to those. He also spent a lot of time reviewing all the options for running the power to the back so I can decide potential options.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Kathy A.
05/2015
5.0
lighting
 + -1 more
They were great. He was great. There was no worries with scheduling, getting the work done. Everything went smoothly.
Description of Work: I used Compass Electric LLC to install a retro set of LED lighting where we had can lights.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Cindy G.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
They were fine. They were right on time. They did what they needed to do. They charged me nothing more than what I paid. They were excellent. I'm going to call them back to hook up my dryer. They did whatever I asked.
Description of Work: I purchased a big deal for Compass Electric. I had bought a new house so they checked a lot of sockets for me. They also put in two new sockets.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Abbie L.
04/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Matt Bay and Compass Electric LLC did a great job installing electric for my kitchen renovation. We added new tasks onto the job at the last minute and modify the schedule. Since I work full time, I provided Matt with photos and specifications by email and text to describe the requirements of the job. Matt was extremely prompt in responding to my emails, customer oriented, and flexible with scheduling and project requirements. The job was completed on time, on budget, and according to my requirements.
Description of Work: Install new electric outlets for kitchen range hood, refrigerator, and microwave.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$250
mary B.
03/2015
5.0
electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac
 + 0 more
he took out my electric heaters in the wall. he let me know that there might be marks left on the wall. he did a great job.
Description of Work: he took out my heating vents.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Tina B.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I sent him an email and within 5 minutes on a Sunday he called me to set up an appointment. He was very courteous and I would highly recommend him as well as use him again if I needed to.
Description of Work: Fixed an outlet
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Bob M.
02/2015
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Took a while to get this scheduled, because this contractor is pretty busy. They arrived at the time agreed on date and time. I felt the technician did a thorough job and quality of the repairs was excellent. I'm having them give an estimate on my entertainment room wiring.
Description of Work: Checked out well controller and wiring. Repaired poor wiring at well.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Gary R.
02/2015
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
Matt's design knowledge was very helpful as we decided how to update our lighting. He and his crew are easy to work with and responsible. They did a good cleanup job when the work was finished, and even did a couple things beyond the contract, just to be certain we (and they) were happy with their work. The rates are fair and we received a detailed list of costs before the work started. We love our new lights!
Description of Work: Installed multiple can and under counter lights in kitchen and family room.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Deborah M.
12/2014
3.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Scheduling was fine. There was $100 in additional costs beyond the price of the deal. They completed the work. However, I was surprised for how they charged additional costs.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for two hours of electrical work. I had him change out some light bulbs and install some lighting, and re-set a lighting timer.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$275
Mary Jo B.
12/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
 + 1 more
.Matt and Austin did a great job. They where most helpful helping two Seniors understand options and how the work was going to be done. We will call them again if we need more work done.
Description of Work: Installed exhaust fan with light and heater in bathroom.Ran new switch for independent control for heater. Installed breaker. They replaced 2 switches in bathroom. They also replaced an outside GFI.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$460
Darrell B.
12/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
We discovered our 200 amp sevice panel was failing and we couldn't find parts for it. We talk to the people at Grovers Electrical Store who couldn't help but they suggested we contact Oregon Breakers for our parts. I called them and they couldn't come up with a new main 200 amp disconnect. Ours was so old new ones aren't available. Our main disconnect was failing to the point of sounding like a bowl of rice krispies. I must say it was making me nervous. We have never hired an electricion before so I didn't know who to pick. After seeing the reviews for Compass Electric on Angies list I decided to give them a call. Upon hearing of our problems of a faulty electrical panel and no power in our house he said he was booked up for a few weeks but he was willing to pull an all nighter that same night after he finished his day shift. Him and his assistant came over that evening after putting in a full days work and stayed untill 6:00 am the next morning installing a new sevice panel. That is what I call being professional and loyal to even first time customers. Yes it did cost a little extra for the all nighter but thats to be expected. I don't work extra hours for free so I can't expect others to.They used to top rated equipment so you know the quility will last. There were upgrades that were required for thr grounding system and those were also taken care of. I will put Compuss Electric at the top of my call list if I ever need an electrician in the future. Darrell Beardshear
Description of Work: Installed new electrical panel with reqired upgrades.
Rating Category
Rating 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
Rob J.
12/2014
4.0
ceiling fans, electrician
 + 0 more
The service was okay. They were nice and everything. I was not really crazy about the fan they put in, but we did not really have a choice. It was fine. There were no extra charges to the Big Deal. There were no unexpected issues.
Description of Work: I purchased a Big Deal for Compass Electric for two-hours of labor. They put in a light bathroom fan.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$99
Nathan M A.
11/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
We were very satisifed with the level of service and professionalism. High compliments.
Description of Work: fixed several issues including fixing a low voltage lighting issue, replaced some outlets, replaced a motion sensor, gave us a couple quotes for future business
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
Thomas W.
11/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Matt came by the week before and gave me an estimate for the work I needed done. His bid was very reasonable, compared to the 2 other bids I'd gotten. He looked at his schedule and arranged to get my work done the following week. Since the colder weather was fast approaching, I was very grateful for this. Matt and crew arrived on time and went right to work. They were very professional and got the work done quickly. I am very happy with his work and have already told friends about Compass Electric. Had trouble with what I originally thought was one of the outlets. Matt had a worker come back the very same day to trouble shoot. Discovered it was not the outlet but my microwave that was faulty. Matt has been exceptionally willing to help and solve all my electrical problems. It's nice to know I have someone I can rely on when it comes to electrical work.
Description of Work: Installed 4 new circuits in breaker box. And added 5 new plugins for wall heaters and microwave.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$800
Jeff E.
11/2014
4.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Provider contacted me after purchase of deal. Prior commitments prevented a mutually agreeable time to perform service. Appreciated quick response from provider so I can look elsewhere. Need refund of deal.
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro
$175
vicky A.
10/2014
3.0
electrician
 + -1 more
I thought the price for 2 electric outlets was very high, 250.00....
Description of Work: .
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
$99
Response from Compass Electric LLC
Just to confirm, no work was done here. She did not like my price as she thought it was too high, with no other quotes to base that decision off of. The job was to add several new outlets and all had to be run through the crawlspace. I even gave her a deal because she bought our coupon from our profile page. I suppose you just can't please everybody...
beverly H.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
Matt was fabulous! Very professinal, timely and saved me alot of money. He was polite and efficient and would definitely use him again! I higly recommended him and his company. He was able to assess my probelm quickly and explained all details to me and my husband.
Description of Work: Check my electrical box and outlets not working
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$180
syrinthia C.
10/2014
1.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The only good thing about Matt is his punctuality of being on time. After reading all his good reviews decided to get a quote for my hot tub installation. Matt gave me a quote over the phone said it would be about $800 but I insisted he come out and take a look even though our hot tub had not arrived. Upon his look at the area he said it would be $1000 if he ran the wiring on the outside of the house. Said it would take about 8 hrs and two men to do it to run about 50 ft of wiring. He also had the idea about running it underneath the house in the crawl space so the wires would not be seen said he could do that for $1200. I clearly asked him does that include everything and he told me yes. Said when I get the hot tub delivered call him and he can hook it up. Hot tub finally arrived and I gave Matt a call. Since he did not give a written quote he said he would do that before he started the job. We talked about the price over the phone and we discussed the two prices told him I wanted it wired outside since it was the cheapest method. Well my husband stayed home that day and he never did a written quote before he started the work but handed the quote after completion. $1452 was the price for outside installation which was $252 more then the highest price he quoted previously for wiring it under the house!!!! $452 more then the original quote he estimated for the outside wiring. My husband paid him he didn't know what to do.He also charged us for 6 hours of work and come to find out he disappeared for an hour and left his assistant alone my husband said. Messaged Matt when my husband told me they were done and I was mad. Told Matt I'm disappointed in his service that he quoted one price and it was completely different. Matt replied back and said he doesn't know why his original quote was so low and he initially thought it would take 8 hrs but they completed it within 6 hrs. So why was I charged more for less hours then he originally quoted me on top of him disappearing for an hour when they have everything they need in their van. He also said that his was sorry for the mis communication and that if he would of wrote down the quote then this would of never been an issue. After that no response from him. Our fault was not making sure he gave a written quote before starting work but apparently it takes a piece of paper for him to be honest. Make matters worse the city inspector came out today to check Matt and his assistants work and the inspector said we could of been electricuted. The neutral wire was installed On the wrong post. The inspector fixed it himself so we wouldn't have to be an electrical hazard since theirs water in the tub. Thanks to the inspector it's safe now. I would not recommend Matt or his company to do any major work especially a hot tub and just know he won't honor his quote unless it's in writing.
Description of Work: Installed and wired a 50 amp breaker and gfci disconnect for a 240v hot tub.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
3.0
punctuality
5.0
$1,452
Response from Compass Electric LLC
These types of reviews need to be taken with a grain of salt. This customer was upset that her final price ended up being higher than what we had discussed on the initial visit. What she failed to mention was that she had no idea where her hot tub was going to go at the time, and therefore, I had no way to give her an accurate price. With over $500 in materials and 6 hours of labor each for two electricians, I think my price of $1,200.00 is very fair. When I got to the job and saw where the hot tub was going, I told her husband that it was going to be about $1,200 plus permit and tax. This is due in part to the hot tub being placed on the complete opposite side of the house from the panel. We also had to dig a trench to get to the hot tub as they placed it away from the house. I then had to leave to get the wire from my supplier as I had no way of telling how long it needed to be before coming out. I didn't just disappear. I also told the husband that I was going to go get the material that I needed and left my assistant to make some progress while I was gone. I never received any notice from the inspector that anything was wrong with my installation. They will usually call us if they have an issue. How can we learn from our mistakes if we never find out that we made them. The inspectors do not make habits out of fixing our mistakes. They like to fine us when they see that we did something wrong. This customer contacted me via text message to express her anger, however, her husband did not exhibit any kind of anger or remorse as he was writing out the check. I responded back and explained the reasoning behind why my price was what it was but I guess it just didn't make sense to her. There are so many things that just don't make sense about this review. I hope you can see past the one negative review amidst the 130+ positive ones on Angie's List. As the owner of this company, I take pride in my reputation and will do everything in my power to protect it. It's a shame that angry customers sometimes post negative things about people that make us look really bad to those who don't understand what happened. I look forward to working with every one of my future customers and will strive to do my best to provide a quality service at a fair price. Thank you for taking the time to read this lengthy post. Matt, owner of Compass Electric
Howard C.
10/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
He was on time. Installed it and was gone in about 15 minutes. The unit appears to be working fine since during the big windstorm over the weekend made our light blink enough to turn off our TV but it turned back on and no harm to the other electrical equipment.
Description of Work: Installed a whole house surge protector
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$150
Grand W.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
The service went well. I had them come out for some electrical repairs. They had to troubleshoot the issues. They did exactly what the deal stated. They completed the job in about 90 minutes. They did the work at a tenant’s location. The staff was prompt and took care of the problem. I had no difficulties scheduling the deal.
Description of Work: I purchased a deal for 2 hours of electrical labor.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$125
Avery L.
09/2014
5.0
electrician
 + -1 more
If I could give Matt from Compass Electric higher than an A on responsiveness, I would. His responses to my inquiries were almost instantaneous. He came out when he said he would (in fact even called to let me know he could be at my house earlier than the small window he had provided previously). He and his assistant/co-worker were both pleasant and knowledgeable and were willing to work with me to meet my needs. I was looking to have a 30-amp breaker and room for more in my existing panel. As a result of my requirements a sub-panel was required. The location made the subpanel more difficult than a normal installation job, but the guys ended up surface mounting it to the main panel, which allows me to run conduit directly to the unit rather than fishing the wires through the drywall. As a follow up, I've asked this company to come back to take a look at some other electric dilemmas, and again their responsiveness was superior. Thanks Matt.
Description of Work: Installed subpanel, moved around some existing breakers
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$700
Marlene B.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
 + 0 more
came on time. I had 3 small jobs. He did two of them but the third he determined that it was a falty fixture, which actually solved the problem after I bought a new one.
Description of Work: Replaced balset and new door bell
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$200
Mary W.
09/2014
5.0
electrician, generator service, heating & air conditioning/hvac, water heater repair
 + 2 more
Matt came on time, worked with us really well, was patient when we got a heater that was the wrong size, but he installed it anyway.( We need to fix the wall board on our own.) He work on the electrical panel for quite some time and said that it was a short outside in the yard somewhere. Anyway, he spent more than two hours and was a nice and helpful as you can ever want.
Description of Work: Matt Bay installed a wall heater to replace one that did not work and it was not easy, then he replaced an outside plug-in, and check a circuit breaker that wasn't working and determined that we had a short outside.
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FAQ
Compass Electric LLC is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.
Sunday: Closed
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Compass Electric LLC accepts the following forms of payment: American Express,Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, Compass Electric LLC offers free project estimates.
No, Compass Electric LLC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Compass Electric LLC does not offer a senior discount.
Yes, Compass Electric LLC offers emergency services.
Yes, Compass Electric LLC offers warranties.
Compass Electric LLC offers the following services: Electrical Services
Contact information
13215 SE Mill Plain Blvd Ste C-8 #325, Vancouver, WA 98684