When a contractor or a neighbor tells you that you need a full panel replacement, a whole-home rewire, or a major upgrade, it is worth getting a second opinion before committing to that scope. The job might be exactly what they described. It might also be a single circuit, a failing breaker, or a connection issue that looks worse than it is until someone traces it properly.
We scope every job on the call before anything is scheduled. Homeowners in Picnic Point who have been quoted large jobs and want to know what is actually required can call us, describe what they are seeing, and get a straight answer about what the wiring situation calls for. Calls are answered here, and the work gets scheduled properly.
Not every power problem starts inside the house. When lights dim across the whole property, when one leg of a 240-volt circuit drops out, or when the panel is fine but the power is not, the fault may sit at the service entrance or further back at the meter connection. Before quoting any interior work, we look at where the problem actually starts.
If the fault turns out to be on the utility's side of the meter, we tell you that clearly and explain what the next step looks like. That typically means a call to the utility with a description of what we found, so they can dispatch their own crew to the right location. We do not leave a customer guessing about who owns the problem.
Service-entrance and meter upgrades are our side of the line when the connection itself needs to change. A service upgrade from 100-amp to 200-amp service, for example, involves coordinating the meter work alongside the panel replacement. We handle the electrical side and work through the utility coordination with you.
In a town like Picnic Point, most of the housing stock is single-family residential, and panels tend to end up in garages, utility rooms, or basement spaces that double as storage. That is not a problem in itself, but it does affect how a visit goes. A panel buried behind boxes or in a tight corner takes longer to work safely, and access matters when the job involves opening the enclosure or pulling the cover.
When you call to schedule, it helps to know where your panel is and roughly how accessible it is. That information lets us scope the visit accurately and arrive with what the job needs.
Clear access to the panel is the single biggest factor. Beyond that, knowing which circuits are affected and whether the problem is constant or intermittent helps narrow the diagnosis before we arrive. If the property has a subpanel in a detached garage or outbuilding, knowing that up front is useful too. We confirm all of this on the call so the visit starts at the right point rather than spending the first twenty minutes working out the layout.
The situation that leads to a lighting call is usually a room that runs on a single overhead fixture, a kitchen that needs task lighting, or a homeowner replacing old incandescent cans with LED trims and finding that the existing wiring does not support the dimmer they want. We handle new recessed lighting installation, LED retrofit work in existing cans, and the circuit work that supports it. Dimmer compatibility, load calculations for LED fixtures, and wiring that feeds multiple cans on a single circuit are all part of the job.
The situation here is almost always a house where the battery-operated alarms are aging out, an inspector has flagged missing interconnected protection, or a landlord is bringing a rental up to current requirements. Hardwired alarms connect to a dedicated circuit and communicate with each other so that one detection event triggers all of them. We install and replace hardwired smoke and CO alarm systems and make sure the circuit feeding them is properly protected.
This comes up most often before a property sale, after a purchase of an older home, or when a landlord needs documentation of the wiring condition. We assess the panel, the branch circuits, the grounding and bonding, and the protective devices throughout the property. Aluminum branch-circuit wiring, missing GFCI and AFCI protection, and panels that have been modified without documentation are the things that come up most often in properties of this age and size. The inspection produces a clear picture of what is there and what it would take to bring it to current code.
The situation is a room with a light fixture where a ceiling fan would go, or an existing fan that has reached the end of its useful life. The electrical side involves confirming the box in the ceiling is rated for a fan's weight and motion, not just a light fixture, and that the wiring supports the switch configuration the homeowner wants. Separate switches for the fan and the light, or a single switch with a remote, require different wiring. We confirm what is there and wire it correctly.
This one comes up after a panel replacement, after a renovation, or when a homeowner opens the panel door and finds labels that bear no relationship to what the circuits actually feed. An unlabeled or mislabeled panel creates real problems when something trips or when a circuit needs to be isolated for work. We trace each circuit, confirm what it feeds, and label the directory accurately. For older homes in the area where circuits have been added over time without documentation, this is often the first step before any other electrical work.
Pricing for electrical work follows the scope, and the scope is not always clear until someone looks at the wiring. Three things tend to move a quote once the job is underway: what the fault actually turns out to be when the wall or panel is opened, what the existing circuit or panel can carry without modification, and how much of the wiring run has to be accessed to do the job correctly.
A ceiling fan installation in a room with existing wiring and a properly rated box is a straightforward job. The same installation in a room with no overhead wiring, a box that needs replacing, and a panel that is already at capacity is a different conversation. We explain the difference on the call and confirm the price before the visit is scheduled.
If something changes once we are on site, we explain why before the work goes further. You get a price agreed before we start, and if the scope shifts, that conversation happens in real time rather than on the invoice. The wider scope of the work is on the full list of electrical services.
Call (425) 699-4653 to get a quote.
A breaker that trips every Tuesday, a light that flickers only when the washing machine runs, a circuit that loses power when the weather is wet: these are not the same job as a dead outlet with a tripped GFCI behind it. Intermittent faults are their own category of electrical work because the problem is not present every time someone looks for it.
Finding an intermittent fault means understanding what conditions produce it. A circuit that fails under load points toward a connection that is marginal under current draw but holds at rest. A fault that appears in wet weather points toward a compromised outdoor connection or a conduit that is taking on moisture. A trip that happens only when two appliances run at the same time points toward a circuit that is undersized for the load it is carrying.
We trace the circuit, check connections at every accessible point, and look for the physical condition that produces the symptom. That process takes longer than replacing a device that has obviously failed, and the quote reflects that. An intermittent fault that goes unresolved tends to get worse over time, and the conditions that produce it are usually progressive rather than stable. It is worth finding properly rather than replacing components until something sticks.
Getting an electrician on the calendar should not require taking a day off work or clearing a tenant out of a property. When you call, we work out what the schedule allows and find a window that fits your situation. We confirm the visit before it is booked and let you know what to expect when we arrive.
For problems that will not keep, we take short-notice calls every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM. A burning smell near an outlet, a panel that is running hot, or a circuit that has gone dead in a part of the house that cannot be without power are the kinds of calls we prioritize. Describe what you are seeing and we will tell you how quickly we can get there.
For rental properties and occupied commercial spaces, we work around what the property needs. That means confirming which circuits will be affected, how long the work is expected to take, and whether any part of the property needs to be temporarily without power. We handle that conversation on the call.
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Picnic Point is the focus of this page, and it is where most of these calls come from. We also cover the surrounding communities throughout Snohomish County, including Meadowdale, North Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Lake Stickney, and Lynnwood. If you are in the area and want to confirm we cover your address, call and ask.
Extension cords used as permanent wiring are a sign that the circuits in that area are not meeting the actual need. We assess what outlets or circuits are required, run them properly from the panel, and eliminate the need for the cords.
If trenching is not possible due to hardscape, underground utilities, or other obstructions, we discuss alternative routing options before starting the work. Conduit run along the surface or through an existing structure may be an option depending on the situation.
If the circuit feeding the refrigerator or freezer is not part of the work, it stays live. If the panel needs to be shut down entirely for part of the job, we discuss the timing and keep the shutdown window as short as possible so food is not at risk.
Single-family homes in this part of Snohomish County frequently have panels that have not been upgraded since the original construction, circuits added over time without documentation, and GFCI and AFCI protection that does not meet current code requirements. Aluminum branch-circuit wiring also turns up in homes from certain construction eras and requires specific remediation rather than standard repairs. When you call, describe what you are seeing and we will tell you what it is likely to involve.
It depends on what the panel is currently carrying and what capacity is available. A Level 2 charger requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit, and we run a load calculation before quoting the work. If the panel has enough headroom, the circuit can be added without a full upgrade. If it does not, we scope the panel upgrade alongside the charger installation so everything is sized correctly from the start.
For larger jobs that involve bringing in materials or equipment, reasonable access to the property helps the work go efficiently. If access is limited, mention it on the call and we will discuss what to plan for.
Yes. A pre-purchase electrical inspection covers the panel, the branch circuits, the grounding and bonding, and the protective devices throughout the property. We produce a clear report of what is there and what it would take to bring it to current code.
Call (425) 699-4653 to get the inspection scheduled around your closing timeline.
We test the circuit, the device, and the protective equipment before we consider the job complete. Panel work is confirmed with the breakers seated and the circuits reading correctly. Lighting and outlet work is tested under real conditions before we close up. The work site is left the way we found it.
Call (425) 699-4653 to schedule with Everett Electrical Company. We are available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 PM.
Call now. Get it scoped. Get it wired to code.
Close by, we also take electrical work in: Mukilteo, Larch Way, Eastmont, Fobes Hill, Snohomish. For every town we reach, see our complete list of towns.
We handle the full range of residential and commercial electrical work in Picnic Point and across Snohomish County. Every job starts the same way: you call, describe what you are seeing, and we scope the work and give you a price before anything is scheduled. The table below lays out what each service covers, who it fits best, and a practical note to help you decide where to start.
| Service | What's Included | Ideal For | Worth Knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet & Switch Installation | GFCI outlet installation, AFCI outlet replacement, USB and weatherproof outlets, Dimmer and switch replacement | Older homes missing code-required GFCI protection, or any room needing an outlet where there is not one | Kitchens, bathrooms, garages, and outdoor areas all have specific GFCI requirements under current code. Older Picnic Point homes frequently have gaps worth closing. |
| Electrical Panel & Service UpgradesMost Popular | 100-amp to 200-amp service upgrade, Fuse box to breaker panel replacement, Subpanel installation, Load calculation and service-entrance work | Homes adding an EV charger, major appliance, or battery system that the existing panel cannot support | Panel upgrades typically require a permit and utility coordination. We handle that side of the process so the work is inspected and the utility reconnect goes smoothly. |
| Lighting Installation | Recessed and under-cabinet lighting, Security and pathway lighting, Landscape lighting circuits, Fixture replacement and upgrade | Homeowners improving interior function or exterior safety, especially heading into the darker Pacific Northwest months | Exterior lighting in Snohomish County earns its keep from October through March. Well-placed security and pathway lighting makes a real difference on a property through the short-daylight season. |
Call (425) 699-4653 and we will scope the job on the phone, give you a straight answer about your panel and wiring, and confirm the price before anything is scheduled.
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