Electrician Olympia, WA
Electrician in Olympia, WA: certified electricians for your home
Need an electrician in Olympia, WA? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Olympia homeowners and businesses with independent electrical contractors licensed by Washington L&I, whose electricians hold state certificates.
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Olympia. Wired right.
Local homes.
Local rules.
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Who we are
Moore Power Electrical is a referral service
If you searched for "Moore Power", here is what we are. Moore Power Electrical is a phone referral service. We are not an electrical contractor, and we are not connected to any other business with a similar name.
You call, describe the job, and we connect you with an independent electrical contractor who works in Olympia and holds a Washington L&I license.
That contractor quotes, does the work and handles warranty questions. You pay nothing to us.
- Describe the jobLights, circuits, fans, a generator or a fault you cannot find.
- L&I licensedWork goes to licensed contractors with certified electricians.
- Written priceThe contractor confirms scope and price before work.
Licenses explained
Licensed, certified and master electricians in Olympia
Washington separates the business license from the person's certificate. Both come from the Department of Labor and Industries (L&I).
An electrical contractor license lets a business offer electrical work. A certificate, such as journey level or specialty, lets a person do the work with tools.
A master electrician certificate is the next step. A journey level master has at least 4 years as a certified journey level electrician. A master can act as the contractor's administrator, the person responsible for code compliance, and can still work with tools.
Check it in two minutes
- Ask for the contractor's L&I license number and the electrician's certificate number.
- Search both on L&I's Verify tool at secure.lni.wa.gov/verify.
- Confirm the status is active and not suspended.
- For work inside city limits, the contractor also needs a City of Olympia business license.
Electrical services in Olympia
Electrical services we connect in Olympia
Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.
Flickering Lights Repair
Finding why lights flicker, from bulb to service.
Under Cabinet Lighting
Hardwired LED task lighting for kitchens.
Bathroom Exhaust Fan Installation
Quiet fans vented outside, with humidity control.
New Circuit Installation
Dedicated circuits for appliances, offices and additions.
Generator Installation
Standby and portable generator hookups with a transfer switch.
Attic Fan Installation
Attic and whole-house exhaust fan wiring.
Recessed Lighting Installation
LED recessed lights with even layouts and dimmers.
Electrical Troubleshooting
Finding the cause of electrical problems.
Permits
Electrical permits in Olympia: the City, not L&I
Most of Washington buys electrical permits from L&I. Olympia is one of the cities that runs its own electrical permit and inspection program inside city limits.
Inside Olympia city limits
City of Olympia electrical permits, 601 4th Ave E, 2nd floor, Olympia, WA 98507.
Phone 360-753-8314.
The permit application names the licensed contractor doing the work.
Outside city limits
Addresses in unincorporated Thurston County, and in nearby cities, may get electrical permits from L&I or from their own city.
Your contractor confirms which office covers your parcel.
- A City permit is required for most electrical work. Some basic and low-voltage work is exempt.
- PSE can connect a new or changed service only after the City authorizes it.
- Olympia's code adds local rules, such as corrosion-resistant grounding in salt-water areas and metal wiring methods in the Downtown Business and Urban Waterfront zones.
Urgent problems
Emergency electrical problems and PSE outages in Olympia
An electrical emergency is a problem that can start a fire or shock someone now: smoke, a burning smell, sparks or a hot panel.
Call 911 for fire or injury. Call Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for lines down and street outages. Windstorms often push trees into lines here. On April 4, 2022, winds left thousands without power from northeast Olympia to Lacey.
For problems inside your home, call (815) 456-4349 any time. We connect you with an Olympia area electrician who takes urgent work, when one is available.
During an outage
- Stay away from downed lines and report them to PSE.
- Never plug a generator into a wall outlet.
- Use a transfer switch or approved interlock.
- Unplug electronics so the restart surge does not hit them.
Capacity
Electrical panel upgrades in Olympia
Panel upgrades are one of the most searched electrical topics in Olympia. A panel upgrade replaces the main breaker panel, often with more breaker spaces or more amperage.
Heat pumps, EV chargers, induction ranges and backup generators all add load. Older Olympia houses with 100 amp or smaller services often run out of space first.
Panel and service changes in the city need a City of Olympia permit and inspection. PSE schedules the disconnect and reconnect.
- No open breaker spacesNew circuits have nowhere to go.
- Heat pump or EV plansA load calculation shows if the service is big enough.
- Warm or rusty panelDamp garages and basements corrode old panels.
Local climate
Damp winters, record heat and ventilation
Olympia's long wet season keeps bathrooms, crawl spaces and attics damp. Moisture that stays inside grows mold and rusts boxes and fixtures.
Summers can turn hot fast. During the June 2021 heat wave, Olympia reached 110°F on June 28, its highest temperature on record. Attics in older homes held that heat for days.
Exhaust fans that vent outside, attic ventilation and sealed, damp-rated fixtures handle both problems.
What helps here
- Bath fans ducted outside, not into the attic
- Humidity-sensing fan controls
- Attic fans with a thermostat
- IC-rated, airtight recessed lights in insulated ceilings
- GFCI protection in baths, garages and outdoors
Cost factors
What changes the cost of electrical work in Olympia
We do not set prices. The contractor you speak with gives you a written estimate before starting.
These factors move most Olympia quotes:
- AccessCrawl spaces, finished ceilings and tight attics take longer to wire.
- Permit and inspectionCity permit fees and plan review apply to many jobs.
- Panel capacityA full panel can add a subpanel or upgrade to the job.
- UrgencyStorm and after-hours calls cost more than booked work.
From call to final inspection
How a typical Olympia job works
You call
Tell us what is happening, your ZIP and how urgent it is. Have a photo of the panel label ready if you can.
We connect you
We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.
Estimate and permit
The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.
Work and inspection
The work is done, the local inspector signs off when required, and the utility reconnects service if it was disconnected.
Areas we serve near Olympia
Your neighborhood, your local electrician
We connect homes and businesses in Olympia and nearby Washington communities.
ZIP codes we serve
- 98501
- 98502
- 98504
- 98505
- 98506
- 98507
- 98508
- 98512
- 98513
- 98516
- 98599
Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.
Call (815) 456-4349Questions we hear
Electrician Olympia FAQs
Talk to a licensed electrician
Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Olympia.
Call (815) 456-4349How do I find a certified electrician in Olympia, WA?
Call (815) 456-4349. We connect you with an independent electrical contractor licensed by Washington L&I, whose electricians hold state certificates. You can check both on L&I's Verify tool.
Is Moore Power Electrical an Olympia electrical company?
No. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We do not do electrical work and are not connected with any other business named Moore Power.
What is a master electrician in Washington?
A master electrician holds an L&I master certificate. A journey level master needs at least 4 years as a certified journey level electrician. Masters can serve as a contractor's administrator and still work with tools.
Who issues electrical permits in Olympia?
The City of Olympia does, for work inside city limits. The office is at 601 4th Ave E, 2nd floor, phone 360-753-8314. Many areas outside the city use L&I.
Who do I call when the power goes out in Olympia?
Call Puget Sound Energy for street outages and downed lines. Call an electrician when only your home or one circuit has lost power.
Can you help with a panel upgrade in Olympia?
Yes, call us and describe your current panel and plans. We connect you with a licensed contractor who handles panel work and the City permit.
Page updated 2026-10-25.