Washington County
Electrician in Hillsboro, Oregon
Washington County
Two Building Eras, One Hillsboro Address
ATR Electric is a licensed electrical contractor covering Hillsboro, a city with a Main Street older than the state's electrical code and a Blue Line suburb built almost entirely between 1996 and 2003. A Queen Anne off Main and an alley loaded townhome in Orenco Station are the same drive and nothing like the same job. Anthony Riddick walks each one and prices it himself.
Downtown Stock
- Cloth wiring behind plaster
- Circuits extended over decades
- Fixture work in old ceilings
Orenco and Out
- New construction rough in
- ADU services and subpanels
- Charger circuits in garages
An alley loaded townhome is its own puzzle. The garage is detached and off the lane, the walls are shared, and there is no side yard to run a feeder down, so a charger that takes an afternoon on a Tanasbourne lot takes planning in Orenco. Knowing that before the quote is the difference between a number that holds and a number that moves.
Our Services
Electrical Services in Hillsboro
Hillsboro housing at both ends, a downtown that predates the code and twenty years of new build out past Orenco and Witch Hazel.
Permits & Inspection
Hillsboro Issues Its Own Trade Permits
Hillsboro issues its own trade permits and inspects them itself, for the 1890s house and the new build alike. What the house is decides how long the paperwork takes, not where you take it.
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What a trade permit covers
Hillsboro calls them trade permits, and electrical work needs one for new construction, any change to a service or feeder, and any alteration or extension of a branch circuit.
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The fast lane and the slow one
Straightforward scope can be applied for online without review. New construction and ADU work goes to plan review first, which is a different timeline and worth knowing at quoting.
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Reedville and Rock Creek
Both are unincorporated, so Washington County issues and inspects those rather than the city. A Hillsboro postal address does not settle which counter you are at.
Why ATR Electric
One Hillsboro Contractor, Both Building Eras
Old Stock and New Build
A downtown rewire and an Orenco rough in are both walked and priced by the same person, against the one written scope.
Licensed in Two States
Licensed, bonded and insured in Oregon and in Washington, so exactly the same cover applies on either side of the river.
Permits Pulled for You
Some cities inspect their own electrical work and others hand it to the county. Either way the permit gets pulled first.
Priced Before It Starts
A written scope and a number, both agreed before the first screw comes out. Estimates on planned work are always free.
Anthony on Every Job
It is three electricians now, and Anthony still walks and prices every single job himself, right through to inspection.
Answers Without the Jargon
You hear what was found and why it matters while the job is open, in words that need no second electrician to decode it.
In Their Words
Our Reviews on Google and Thumbtack
“Anthony added a subpanel, lights, and some plugs for me. He does very clean work and is one contractor I can rely on to get the job done well. I have referred Anthony/ATR to friends, and clients.”
Publik I
Subpanel, lighting and outlets · May 2026
“Anthony had a better idea. The other Electrician came out and gave a bid for $14,000. I thought that was a little high and decided to get another opinion. Anthony had ideas that the other guys never even thought of.”
Bradley
Second opinion on a $14,000 bid · May 2026
“Anthony was professional, and very thoughtful with his repairs! He was punctual and kept me abreast about everything he was going to do before he did it. I look forward to working with him again. And it's nice to have an electrician that is upfront with cost.”
Bobbie Lancaster
Repairs · March 2026
“I've hired Anthony for three different projects now and will continue to use him for all my electrical work. He plans ahead well, pays a lot of attention to detail, and his work always looks excellent and clean.”
Jared Langdon
Three separate projects · March 2026
“I had Anthony replace switch and dimmer switches to upgrade my house from a dated look to a more modern one. He came over on time and worked fast to get the job done.”
Cheri Kennedy
Switches and dimmers · May 2026
“Efficient, quality work at a fair price. Anthony was quick to respond to my request to run a long Ethernet connection to a newly constructed room & he did a great job. Highly recommended!!!”
Steve Cohen
Low voltage and data wiring · March 2026
“Anthony is a skilled electrician. He went above and beyond to get my projects done and he was so pleasant the entire time. He works hard, does a great job and his rates are very reasonable. A+ and thanks, Anthony!”
Kelly O'Lague
March 2026
“Anthony did a great job on several important electrical projects at our house. He was very communicative throughout the process and kept us informed as he moved through projects. Highly recommend!”
Erica Aten
March 2026
“Anthony was very professional and thorough. He came the same day, fixed my light switch and had us up and running it quickly.”
Michael L.
Switch and Outlet Repair · Jan 2025
“Anthony installed an outlet on my island. Looks and works great. It’s also worth mentioning that he’s one of the friendliest electricians I’ve worked with. Thank you Anthony!”
Sam S.
Electrical and Wiring Repair · Jan 2025
“Anthony added a sub panel and an electric car charger. He was very professional and did a quality job. I would hire him again and recommend his services.”
Germain F.
Wiring Installation · Feb 2025
“Anthony was GREAT. Punctual friendly and knowledgeable! He was able to get 3 small electrical projects done quickly and at a great price! I will definitely use him again!”
Karen O.
Switch and Outlet Repair · Feb 2025
“Totally recommend Anthony! He communicated well in advance, arrived on time, did great work, was pleasant and responsive, and left the house spotless.”
Sarah O.
Electrical and Wiring Repair · Feb 2025
“Anthony contacted me about the work. He checked in prior to coming, came on time and gave me a clear quote about the work with some variation so I’m aware. He was able to add a separate circuit to our microwave so it doesn’t share with other lights and switch.”
Anh P.
Electrical and Wiring Repair · Jan 2025
“Anthony did an outstanding job wiring and installing a dryer plug and vent in my ADU. He was able to come out the same day to provide an estimate, taking the time to measure and ask the right questions to accommodate my unusual setup.”
Anna C.
Switch and Outlet Installation · Mar 2025
“Anthony was awesome and I cannot recommend him highly enough. He was immediately responsive, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to diagnose the problem and to help me save money. You found your guy right here. You won’t regret it!”
Jerrod K.
Wiring Installation · Jan 2025
“Anthony did a wonderful job installing a dimmer in my room and showing me how to properly change the settings on my recessed lighting.”
Princess R.
Jan 2025
“Perfect wiring job done right. The first time. My questions were always answered and he showed up right when he said he would!”
Steven P.
Jan 2025
“Great man who was skilled and saved my day from a power issue which could have been dangerous”
Carol Z.
Electrical and Wiring Repair · Jan 2025
“Anthony was very professional and efficient. Did all tasks requested in a timely manner and cleaned up after himself. Quality of work was great and no issues whatsoever.”
Jesse C.
Electrical and Wiring Repair · May 2025
“Anthony was great to work with. Fixed my small appliance at a very reasonable rate. I will hire him again!”
Chris P.
Electrical and Wiring Repair · Mar 2025
“Work looks great and took care of to keep everything clean looking. All work was done exactly as asked and in a timely on schedule fashion. Appreciate all the work. Thanks.”
Tim L.
Oct 2025
“Anthony was very polite, professional and responsive. He worked collaboratively with us to get our project done. Would definitely hire him again.”
Steve H.
Electrical and Wiring Repair · Jan 2025
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Coverage Map
Hillsboro and the Cities West of It
The map runs east to Beaverton and west out through Cornelius and Forest Grove, and each city on it answers to a counter of its own. Open one to see which.
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Free Estimates from a Hillsboro Electrician
Send the drawings, or just the address and what you are planning. Estimates on planned work are free across Hillsboro and out through Washington County, and the scope is agreed before the permit is pulled.
Common Questions
Before You Book a Hillsboro Electrician
Who issues an electrical permit in Hillsboro?
The City of Hillsboro does, from its own permit counter, and it calls them trade permits rather than electrical permits. Reedville and Rock Creek are unincorporated, so those two answer to Washington County. ATR Electric pulls whichever one covers the address.
Do you wire ADUs in Hillsboro?
Yes, and the electrical question is nearly always whether the existing service can carry a second dwelling or whether the ADU needs its own. That is a load calculation, and it is worth having before the drawings are finished rather than after.
Can you fit an EV charger in an Orenco Station townhome?
Usually, though it takes more planning than a detached house. The garage is off the alley, the walls are shared, and the feeder route is the part that decides the cost. Anthony walks the run before quoting rather than pricing it off a photograph.
Which cities does ATR Electric serve around Portland?
Every city on the map above, which covers Multnomah, Washington and Clackamas counties in Oregon plus Clark County in Washington. Each one has its own page with the permit rules that apply there. If your city is not marked, call and ask rather than assuming the answer is no.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Oregon?
On any work that requires one, yes, and ATR Electric pulls it rather than leaving it to you. New circuits, service changes and panel work generally require a permit. Unpermitted electrical tends to surface later during a sale or an insurance claim, and it has to be opened back up for an inspector anyway.
