Clackamas County
Electrician in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Clackamas County
Lighting and Outdoor Wiring in Lake Oswego
ATR Electric is a licensed electrical contractor covering Lake Oswego, where a good deal of the work is what happens after dark. Oswego Lake has been privately held since 1942 and better than three thousand houses hold deeded access down to it, which is a lot of paths, steps and terraces wanting light and a lot of tubs wanting a circuit. Anthony Riddick prices each one after walking it, never before.
Out in the Yard
- Path, step and tree lighting
- Transformers sized for the run
- Timers and photocells that hold
Tubs and Pools
- Dedicated 240 volt circuits
- GFCI protection and disconnects
- Bonding grids around the water
A lakefront terrace and a Palisades garden with a deeded path down to the water are the same problem at two scales. Fixtures a long way from the panel, a transformer that has to be sized for the run, and controls somebody has to live with for ten years. Getting the load and the voltage drop right on paper is what stops a scheme going dim at the far end of the garden.
Our Services
Electrical Services in Lake Oswego
Lake Oswego housing on both sides of the lake, where the question is usually lighting, an outdoor circuit, or what the panel has left to give.
Permits & Inspection
Lake Oswego Keeps Its Own Electrical Program
Almost every city in Clackamas County hands electrical review and inspection to the county. Lake Oswego is one of two that never did, and it has its own inspector to prove it.
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The city does both
Lake Oswego reviews the electrical plan and inspects the finished work itself, with a city electrical inspector rather than a county one. Estacada is the only other city in the county doing both.
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What the permit covers
Electrical and low voltage go on one application, which matters on a garden scheme where the lighting, the controls and the tub circuit all land on the same job.
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Where it stops
Marylhurst and the unincorporated pockets on a 97034 or 97035 address are not in the city, so those go to Clackamas County like everywhere else.
Why ATR Electric
A Licensed Electrical Contractor in Lake Oswego
Lit and Left Working
A garden scheme is designed to the load and the run, so the far end of it is still as bright as the near end in five years time.
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
Lake Oswego, West Linn and the Cities Nearby
Each city on the map has a page of its own and its own permit counter. From Lake Oswego that is Tigard and Tualatin west, Milwaukie north, and West Linn and Oregon City south.
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Talk to Anthony
Free Estimates from a Lake Oswego Electrician
Send the details, or walk the garden with Anthony and talk it through. Estimates on planned work are free across Lake Oswego, and the scheme is drawn to the load before any of it is priced.
Common Questions
Before You Book a Lake Oswego Electrician
Who issues an electrical permit in Lake Oswego?
The City of Lake Oswego does, and it inspects the work itself with its own electrical inspector. That makes it one of only two cities in Clackamas County doing both. Addresses outside the city limits, Marylhurst among them, go to the county instead.
Do I need a permit for a hot tub circuit?
Yes. A tub needs its own dedicated circuit, GFCI protection and a disconnect within sight of it, and the bonding around the water is inspected. It is not a job that should end with a cord run out of a garage outlet.
Can landscape lighting be added to an existing system?
Often, and the limit is the transformer rather than the fixtures. Adding to a run that is already at capacity is what makes the far end go dim. Anthony measures what the existing transformer has left before anything is quoted.
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.
