Compass Electric LLC

About us

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

Business highlights

14 years of trusted experience
Emergency Services Offered

Services we offer

Electrical Services

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes
Emergency Services
Yes


Accepted payment methods

American Express
Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9310 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
89%
4
6%
3
3%
2
1%
1
1%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.9
value
4.7
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 126-150 of 310 reviews

Maury P.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
project went well, electrician had a helper with him. At one point electrician went out for parts and was gone a lengthy period of time (roughtly 1-1.5 hours). so there was some downtime. Drywaller (Steve Brendel 360-750-0060) was excellent and cleaned up after each job I had him do. Job was bid as the entire project so we were not paying by the hour.
Description of Work: Several small electrical jobs which took the entire day. compass also brought in a drywaller to help with the patching and retexturing that needed to be done. Electrical $600, Drywall $400

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

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000

Frank C.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They did everything to my satisfaction. He kept his word. I would definitely call them again!
Description of Work: Replaced a 440v electrical can inside the basement because of rust as a result of years of water leakage through the holes where the wires came through the cement wall. Also asked them to excavate on the outside of the same wall to see if they could re-seal it.

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
$1,600

David F.
08/2014
3.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I purchased 2 hours of electrical work. When I called to schedule, they couldn't do the work for a month. That was not acceptable, I needed it done sooner. Had I known that I would not have purchased the "DEAL" from Angie. There should have been a message on the ad to call to schedule before purchasing. The whole ordeal was a bit frustrating. I give Angie a 'C' for her part in this.
Description of Work: .
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
$175

Response from Compass Electric LLC
I just wanted to say that I offered to honor their coupon any time within the valid 6 month period after purchasing it in case they had more work that needed to be done. I also gave them the option of getting a refund through Angie's List. I messaged them back later in the day to see if I could help them over the phone and they had found somebody to come out and fix it already. I've got a very busy schedule and it is always a good idea to call before purchasing the coupon if you are on a very specific time constraint.

Derek H.
08/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Matt and his apprentice arrived on time and stayed until the job was done. All was done to satisfaction including an additional add on. My faith in electricians has been restored. :-)
Description of Work: Install subpanel and run a new circuit for the induction cooktop

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

Gabe G.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Compass Electric did an excellent job. They were polite, very punctual, clean, and courteous. They did the work as expected without any hitches and in a timely manner.
Description of Work: Installed electricity for crawl space pump.

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
$271

lisa W.
07/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
he did good work and cleaned up his mess. even gave me options to save time and money
Description of Work: installed 220 outlet and heater

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
$275

Response from Compass Electric LLC
[member name removed], I appreciate your review, but wanted to clarify a few things as I noticed you rated me less than an A in the price category. We performed more work than just installing a heater and your 220 kiln outlet. We also installed a chandelier for you and an additional outlet below your desk in the kitchen. You bought a coupon from Angie's List which saved you $75. The amount you were charged included material cost for the heater and thermostat which were $120 by themselves. We had 2 guys at your place for 3 hours each. My standard pricing before your Angie's List coupon, once the material cost is removed, is only at $66/hour for your job. I understand that I can't be perfect in every category, every time, but I did want to explain this job a little more thoroughly so that customers viewing your review did not get the wrong impression. Thank you for your business. I hope to work with you again. Matt, owner of Compass Electric

Marie T.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Very professional, polite, prompt. Told my mom that the work would cost $600. He checked a light fixture and then said that he could install a new one if she bought it (i.e., that was not an electrical problem). He also warned that once he did the work an inspector would come out and the inspector might find other problems that would require more work. We felt very informed after he left.
Description of Work: He met my mom at her house on the same day of the call for an estimate.

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

Yes, I recommend this pro

KATHARINE C.
07/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
This company provided extremely courteous, prompt, reliable service and they did an outstanding job. They treated my home with such great respect and they went way beyond the call of duty. My elderly dog took a bad turn for the worse the day before they arrived and I almost cancelled; however, since I needed the work done so that I could have heat I went ahead with the job. I'm sure this was every contractor's worst nightmare - my dog was having mobility issues so I was unable to take her from the home as I had originally planned. We were in their way most of the day. By afternoon the sound of the drills was causing her to have increased seizures and so I had to ask them to stop for awhile. Angie, if they felt irritation at this request they hid it well. I finally got her in the car and away for awhile, but on our return she had fallen asleep and I could not get her out of the car and into the house. By this point I was in tears. One of the workmen noticed from the window and came running out and actually carried her into the house (80 lbs.) At this point words fail me and tears come to my eyes. These men weren't just another company. They were fellow human beings who went far out of their way to help me during a very unhappy time. Perhaps they won't appreciate me telling all these details because this was not part of the original contract, and I'm sure they probably never wish to have another job like this one. But this is a company you can trust with your home. In closing, let me also reiterate how very happy I have been with the electrical work they performed. It far exceeded my expectations and the price was fantastic. Katharine Carmichel
Description of Work: Upgraded home electrical service; replaced outlets and fixtures

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
$1,000

Jen G.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Matt & Austin did a great job with helping us out with our new bathroom remodel as well as some smaller issues around the house. They arrived on time and were very professional - they worked quickly and did a great job at measuring the appropriate height of the vanity light & switches for when we install the base cabinet/etc. This job was done in 2 separate visits - 1) rough-in electrical before we did drywall and paint, then 2) install trim details and light fixtures after drywall and paint were completed in the bathroom. We wanted to make sure the new bathroom was approved by the city/state so we went thru the permit process. This can be a bit of a pain as you have to wait a few days for an inspector to come to the house. Matt was very much available for any questions I may have or helping finding out when these inspectors might be coming to the house. I really appreciated his help and knowledge of the process so not to get too stressed out about missing the inspection. We had a bummed out exterior light that Matt suggested we get a replacement part for and they would fix the fixture on their 2nd visit. This ended up being a huge cost savings - only $5 for a replacement part vs having to buy a brand new light fixture. He even recommended a store that sells these parts that we had no trouble with. Thanks again for all your hard work Matt & Austin! We'll definitely be in touch again in the future
Description of Work: Install fan, vanity, and plug-in in new bathroom. Fix exterior light. Add plug-in in laundry room. Replace some existing switches with USB and automatic light 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
$1,000

Elaine M.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
It was 4th of July weekend. I e-mailed Matt on Sunday, and received a call back only a few hours later. He offered to squeeze me in on Monday. He was more than prompt, he was early (called first to make sure it was OK). Very thorough, professional, cordial, the job was done quickly.
Description of Work: Installed 4 out door lights, diagnosed and electrical problem, 7 outlets indoors and outdoors no longer worked. Matt repaired indoor and outdoor GFI's.

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
$280

Anam P.
07/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Arrived on time and discussed all the work. Very professional. Was able to resolve most issues - one of the lights required a new transformer. After Matt completed the work, I went to buy the transformer. Matt's brother was in the neighborhood so he swung by later in the evening to complete the installation. I was very happy with the service.
Description of Work: Several little electrical jobs: Couple outlets not working, kitchen light not working, light with a loose connection, ceiling speaker not working, etc

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
$99

Joe O.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Excellent service from initial phone call to completion. On time arrival with clear explanation of work to be done and cost involved. Floor outlet job required comprehensive knowledge of how to best install and wire in difficult location. Neat work and clean up after finished. Will definitely use again for any electrical requirement.
Description of Work: Installed new floor outlet in carpeted area and changed a breaker in main 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
$325

MICHELE W.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
They were very professional and did a good job. We will definitely call next time we need an electrician.
Description of Work: Wiring for an exterior entry 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
$175

Carla and Bob P.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
When we called, we were able to talk to Matt immediately. He provided an estimate over the phone and made an appointment with us. He is very busy, and was making appointments about 2 weeks out. This was no problem since nothing was of an urgent nature. Matt arrived on time, was very friendly and knowlegdeable, and completed all of the work which we needed. He even made an extra trip to get additional parts at no added cost.
Description of Work: We needed to have a replacement kitchen chandelier and 3 dimmers installed. We also needed a kitchen fluorescent fixture repaired.

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
$384.82

Claudia M.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Matt and Austin arrived on time. I was quoted a price for the installation without them actually evaluating the location for the install. The access was more complicated than they expected however, the original quote was honored. They had to cut into an arched wooden ceiling between 2 skylights and the location was perfectly centered. We installed the fan ourselves and everything works perfectly and the end result looks great.
Description of Work: Install new outlet box and switch for ceiling fan.

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

R B.
06/2014
5.0
ceiling fans, electrician, lighting
  + 1 more
professional, polite they did not leave a mess.
Description of Work: In one hour they where able to wire my whole house fan. Wire in a additional canned light and rewire a 3way switch that I had done wrong.

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

$99

Ariel Y.
06/2014
5.0
cable tv service, electrician, heating & air conditioning/hvac, lighting
  + 2 more
Love these guys! They are so fun to work with. Arrived on time everyday and worked hard. I love that they also picked up after themselves everyday too. Matt listened to the ideas I had for the job and had great suggestions I never would've thought of. I would totally hire again!
Description of Work: Wired my garage with about 6 light sockets, about 8 receptacles, a heater with thermostat, wiring/receptacle for my heavy duty kiln and wiring so a tv could hang on the wall in my house with nothing showing (cable and receptacle).

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
$2,300

Patrick S.
06/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
It went very well that they did a good job. They talk to you and they're professional. They were competitive.
Description of Work: Compass Electric LLC provided me an electrical service. They installed an outdoor 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
$433

catherine M.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
I was very satisfied with the service call and result. The technician/business-owner (Matt B.) found that part of the terminal block on the range had failed. The plastic bracket for one of wiring studs had melted somewhat and worked loose and the wires & nuts it had held were arcing against the cover panel. He made a temporary repair and advised me to get the terminal-block replaced ASAP as that was a part he didn't have. For the visit and work, he charged me less than a full service-call fee because he felt he hadn?t provided a full solution. I am very impressed by his honesty, professionalism and genuine concern for customers and a fair-deal-for-everyone approach. We used him previously for an issue in December with very similar circumstances. He made a service call on a Saturday night, repaired some minor damage to an appliance cord and a wall socket that had caught fire and calmed all nerves by diagnosing the root-cause and convincing us there was no imminent danger of fire recurring and no fault with the wiring itself. Again he charged a very reasonable fee ($150 for the work plus $100 for Emergency after-hours service).
Description of Work: Matt came out to investigate a problem with my tenant's breaker for the electric range/oven. He told me in advance that he was heavily booked and may not be able to make the service call for several days and tried his best to diagnose the issue over the phone. We tried his advice and the problem persisted so we asked him to come to the property. He tried to come that evening and could not, but he made time for the visit the next day and provided a temporary fix. next day.

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

Pamela G.
05/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Matt showed up on time and was gracious enough to remove his shoes prior to coming into the house. I appreciated this. Matt was very polite and did not waste time. He knew exactly what to do to resolve my problem. He had brought along with him two models of timers (one more expensive than the other) and within half an hour he had the new timer installed. He took the time to program it and to set it according to my wishes. On the way out of the house Matt even resolved an additional question/issue I had which was related to my alarm system. I would definitely recommend Matt Bay. Thank you. Pam Gunn.
Description of Work: Matt Bay removed a timer that was not working due to a power surge. He then replaced it with an upgraded model.

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

CHRIS B.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
Fixed all the issues in about 2 hours, cleaned up a messy job done by a previous electrician who tried (unsuccessfully) to fix these issues. Everything is working great and as i had hoped.
Description of Work: Sorted out some electrical issues on a pool house - outlets, lights, and switches not working 100% reliably.

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
$175

Nelda P.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
He personally answered my call immediately and was able to schedule me the same day. He called when he left the appointment before mine and arrived on time. He was very professional/knowledgeable and personable. He was able to solve the problem quickly and make the fix. He left the area cleaner than when he arrived. I have marked Compass Electric as a "favorite" and will recommend Matt to my friends. It's so nice to be treated respectfully and have a professional handle the problem.
Description of Work: Problem solved my porch lights not working.

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
$135.5

Lisa T.
05/2014
4.0
electrician
  + -1 more
He arrived on time and got to work right away, and started to work on the rewiring. I had to leave to pick up a part that was needed to finish the job. When I returned, he had the switch rewired. When he went to work on the actual fan/light unit, he didn't check the light first. The light part of the fan unit was broken. He then installed the unit in and it was after that, he realized the unit was broken. He said that he had no more time left to replace that unit so, he left it as is and I ended up replacing the unit myself. I feel that if he had checked the unit ahead of time, he would have found out that it was indeed broken and I could have replaced it with a new unit so, that he would have been the one to install it. He was very polite but, I wasn't that impressed.
Description of Work: The service was two hours of electrician time for $125.00. He was supposed to rewire my bathroom light switches. AS well as put in a new light fixture.

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

$125

Response from Compass Electric LLC
[Member name removed], I appreciate your feedback. This was a known issue with one of my employees and that employee is no longer working for us. I think that everyone understands that sometimes mistakes happen, but there comes a point where it starts to affect our reputation and that's where we draw the line. I'm sorry that you had a less than optimal experience but rest assured, that this issue has been taken care of. Customer service is our #1 priority. If given the opportunity to work with you again, we will not disappoint you. Matt, owner of Compass Electric

Alana B.
05/2014
5.0
electrician, lighting
  + 0 more
On-time. Professional. Knowledgeable. Courteous. This was a top-notch contractor experience.
Description of Work: This was the best deal we've gotten on Angie's list so far. We can a coupon for two hour's work. We had a light fixture replaced in our bathroom and an outlet added to our laundry room. Great job!

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
$175

Brian M.
04/2014
5.0
electrician
  + -1 more
Matt and his crew did a great job with the electrical work. We had used them for a previous job and were satisfied with their work. They had to coordinate their work with our other contractors (concrete work, patio cover installers) and were very accommodating. There were delays with some of the work, which was only due to the electrical inspector being backed up/delayed, otherwise they were very prompt and completed the work in a reasonable time frame. Will definitely use Compass Electric for future electrical needs.
Description of Work: Installed 50 amp hot tub circuit (from garage to backyard with hub through concrete patio) and provided basic electrical hookup of our new hot tub. Also installed additional separate circuit from garage to backyard (for all of the lighting that we added to back patio). Installed 6 canned lights and 2 ceiling fans to new patio cover, and additional electrical outlet to back of 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
$3,500

Contact information

13215 SE Mill Plain Blvd Ste C-8 #325, Vancouver, WA 98684

http://www.compasselectrician.com

Service hours

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

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
COMPAEL899MJ
Trade License Locale
Washington
Trade License Authority
Washington: Contractors
Trade License Expiration
07/18/2027
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Service Categories


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

http://www.compasselectrician.com

Service hours

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