Multnomah County
Licensed Electrician in Portland, Oregon
Multnomah County
Electrical Work in Portland's Older Homes
ATR Electric is a licensed electrical contractor working across Portland, where the inner neighborhoods mostly went up before 1940. In Sellwood, Laurelhurst, Alberta and Irvington a call about one dead outlet turns into an electrical panel upgrade more often than not, because the house has spent eighty years carrying additions nobody sized the wiring for. Anthony Riddick walks every job and prices it himself, so you hear which one you have before anything is booked.
In the Walls
- Knob and tube and cloth wiring
- Aluminum and two prong outlets
- Fuse boxes and full panels
On the Quote
- A written scope before work
- Only the circuits that need it
- The number agreed upfront
Most Portland calls start with troubleshooting. A breaker that keeps tripping, a room that has gone dead, a smell nobody can place. Plenty end there for the price of an afternoon. The rest point at the panel, and on a Federal Pacific or Zinsco box, or a fuse box with no room left in it, that usually means a 100 to 200 amp service upgrade. The other common reason to call is an insurer or a lender flagging the wiring, and that gets scoped in writing before anyone commits to a number.
Our Services
Electrical Services in Portland
Older Portland housing, mostly, where anything new means checking what the panel can still carry. Whole house rewiring, chargers, remodels and lighting all start with that question.
Permits & Inspection
Portland Reviews and Inspects Its Own Electrical Work
Most of the metro hands electrical permits to its county. Portland does not, and that changes who reviews the job, who turns up to inspect it and how long the sign off takes.
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Who issues the permit
Portland Permitting & Development reviews and permits electrical work inside the city, not Multnomah County. ATR Electric pulls it under its own license, before the work starts.
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What gets inspected
The rough in before the walls close, then the final once the devices and the panel are trimmed out. Anything buried before an inspector has seen it has to be opened again.
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What skipping it costs
Unpermitted work surfaces at the worst possible moment, usually a sale or a claim. A permitted job leaves an inspection record that stays with the house for the next owner.
Why ATR Electric
Every Portland Job, Licensed and Permitted
Pre 1940 Portland Stock
Knob and tube, cloth wiring and fuse boxes are the normal find in the inner neighborhoods here, not the rare exception.
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
Electrical Service Areas Around Portland
Every pin is a city with its own page and its own permit office. The list beside it holds the nearest to Portland, grouped by the county that inspects the work there.
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Free Estimates from a Portland Electrician
Send the details, or call and talk it through in five minutes. Estimates on planned work are free across Portland and the cities around it, you get a written scope and a number before anyone starts, and the permit is pulled before anything gets opened up.
Common Questions
Before You Book a Portland Electrician
Do I need a permit for a panel upgrade in Portland?
Yes. A panel or service change is permitted work, and inside the city it goes through Portland Permitting & Development rather than Multnomah County. ATR Electric pulls the permit before the work starts and books both the rough and the final inspection.
How do I know if my Portland home has knob and tube wiring?
In the basement or the attic it looks like single wires running through white porcelain knobs and tubes, with no ground and no outer sheath. Two prong outlets through the house and a fuse box instead of breakers are the other common signs. One visit is enough to tell you how much of it is still live.
An insurer flagged the wiring on a Portland house. What now?
The job is working out exactly what has to change to clear it, and putting that in writing before you commit to a number. Sometimes that is a full rewire. Often it is only the circuits the insurer actually named, and you should know which before anyone quotes.
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.
