Clackamas County
Electrician in Oregon City, Oregon
Clackamas County
Rewiring Oregon City's Older Houses
ATR Electric is a licensed electrical contractor covering Oregon City, a town built on two levels with a municipal elevator between them and housing to match. Canemah is a historic district and the McLoughlin bluff holds three hundred more properties on the city's own conservation list, which is a lot of houses wired long before anybody owned an appliance. Anthony Riddick puts a number on it only once he has seen it.
In Old Houses
- Knob and tube behind the plaster
- Two prong and ungrounded outlets
- Fuse boxes still in service
In Old Streets
- Plaster and lath to work around
- Rewires staged room by room
- Historic frontages left alone
A rewire in a conservation district is as much about what you do not disturb as what you replace. Plaster and lath, original trim, a frontage the city has an interest in, all of it deciding where a cable can run and where it cannot. That is why the scope gets walked and written before a number goes on it, rather than after somebody has opened a wall.
Our Services
Electrical Services in Oregon City
Oregon City housing that runs from the eighteen hundreds up the bluff, where a rewire and a new service usually turn out to be one job.
Permits & Inspection
Electrical Is the One Trade Oregon City Hands Over
Oregon City keeps structural, mechanical and fire safety in house. Electrical plan review and electrical inspection are the ones it passes to Clackamas County.
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Who reviews the plan
Clackamas County reviews the electrical and sends the inspector, for addresses inside the Oregon City limits as well as outside them. The city handles the other trades itself.
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What gets looked at
The rough in before anything closes up, then the final once devices and the panel are trimmed. On a staged rewire that is a sequence, not a single visit at the end.
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Beavercreek and Redland
Both sit outside the city on a 97045 address, and both go to the county. For electrical that changes nothing, because the county was already the office either way.
Why ATR Electric
A Licensed Electrical Contractor in Oregon City
Old Houses Handled
A rewire in a conservation district is scoped around the plaster and the frontage first, so the quote already knows what it cannot cut into.
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
Oregon City, West Linn and Canby Nearby
Open a pin and the page tells you who reviews the wiring there. From Oregon City that runs north through Gladstone and Milwaukie and south to Canby and Molalla.
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Free Estimates from an Oregon City Electrician
Send the details, or walk the house with Anthony. Estimates on planned work are free across Oregon City and up the bluff, and a rewire is scoped and staged in writing before any of it starts.
Common Questions
Before You Book an Oregon City Electrician
Who issues an electrical permit in Oregon City?
Clackamas County does the electrical plan review and the inspection, inside the city limits as well as out. Oregon City keeps the structural, mechanical and fire safety work itself, so electrical is the one trade that goes to the county.
Can an old house be rewired without gutting it?
Usually, and on a house with original plaster and trim that is the whole point of planning it properly. Cables get routed through the spaces that already exist, the work is staged room by room, and only the drywall that has to come off does.
Does a historic property change what can be done?
It changes the route more than the result. Canemah is a historic district and the McLoughlin conservation list covers a few hundred more properties, so the frontage and the original fabric shape where a run can go. The wiring still ends up to current code.
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.
