Clackamas County
Electrician in Milwaukie, Oregon
Clackamas County
Rewires and Panel Upgrades in Milwaukie, Oregon
ATR Electric is a licensed electrical contractor covering Milwaukie, Oregon, where the bungalow streets close to the river went up long before a house was asked to carry what one carries now. Island Station is named for a stop on the interurban electric railway that ran through here in 1892, which gives you the vintage of the neighborhood in one word. Anthony Riddick scopes and prices every one of them himself.
Behind the Lath
- Original wiring never replaced
- Outlets with no ground at all
- Circuits added on for decades
At the Panel
- Panels with nothing left free
- A service raised to 200 amp
- Subpanels where they earn it
In Ardenwald and Historic Milwaukie a rewire and a new service tend to arrive as one job rather than two. A house that has had circuits extended for eighty years is usually out of room at the panel by the time the wiring itself gets questioned, and pricing one without the other gives you a number that moves. Both get scoped together, in writing, before anything starts.
Our Services
Electrical Services in Milwaukie, Oregon
Milwaukie bungalows and post war housing, where the wiring and the panel usually reach the end of their usefulness at about the same time.
Permits & Inspection
A Milwaukie Permit, a Clackamas County Inspector
The permit has the City of Milwaukie on it. The person who reviews the plan and the person who turns up to inspect the work are both Clackamas County staff, because the city contracts that part out.
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Where the permit comes from
The City of Milwaukie is the jurisdiction on the paperwork, so the permit is a city permit and the record sits with the city for whoever owns the house next.
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Who actually inspects
Milwaukie contracts electrical plan review and electrical inspection to Clackamas County, so the inspector arriving at the rough in works for the county rather than the city.
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Ardenwald is split
Ardenwald runs across the line into Portland and Multnomah County, so two houses on one street can sit in different cities and different counties entirely.
Why ATR Electric
A Licensed Contractor in Milwaukie, Oregon
Rewire and Panel Together
On a bungalow the wiring and the service are one conversation, so both get scoped at the same visit rather than a month apart.
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
Milwaukie, Gladstone and the Cities Close In
Every city here has a page, and each one names who inspects the work. From Milwaukie that is Portland straight north, Lake Oswego west, and Gladstone and Oregon City south.
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Free Estimates from a Milwaukie Electrician
Call it in, or send what you know and get it back priced. Estimates on planned work are free across Milwaukie and the close in streets, and the wiring and the panel get scoped as one job.
Common Questions
Before You Book a Milwaukie Electrician
Who issues an electrical permit in Milwaukie, Oregon?
The City of Milwaukie is the jurisdiction on the permit, but it contracts electrical plan review and inspection to Clackamas County. So the paperwork is the city's and the inspector is the county's, which surprises people who assume they come from the same office.
Do a rewire and a panel upgrade have to happen together?
Not always, but on housing this age they usually should. New circuits need somewhere to land, and a fuse box or a full panel is the thing stopping them. Pricing one without the other is how a number moves halfway through the job.
My street is in Ardenwald. Which city am I in?
It depends which end of it you are on. Ardenwald straddles the line between Milwaukie and Portland, and between Clackamas and Multnomah counties. That gets checked against the address before anything is quoted, because it changes the permit office.
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.
