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Pacific Northwest Electric Portland Metro Electricians

Portland, Oregon · Locally owned · Licensed, bonded & insured

Remodels, rewires & new construction in Portland

From a kitchen remodel in a 1920s Portland bungalow to rewiring an older home to wiring a new build from the ground up, Master Electrician John and his crew work alongside you and your builder to get it done right the first time.

Mon–Fri, 7:00 am – 5:30 pm · Emergency service when available

Open framing with electrical boxes and wiring roughed in

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Remodel electrical

A remodel is the best time to fix old wiring and add the circuits and lighting you've always wanted, while the walls are open.

LED under-cabinet lighting in a kitchen

Kitchens

Appliance circuits, island outlets, and under-cabinet and recessed lighting.

Bathroom with vanity sconces and recessed lights

Bathrooms

GFCI outlets, exhaust fans, vanity lighting, lighted mirrors and heated floors.

LED recessed lighting and a ceiling fan in a living room

Living spaces

Recessed LED lighting, ceiling fans, dimmers and added outlets.

Large orb chandelier in a two-story room

Feature lighting

Chandeliers, pendants and high-ceiling fixtures, hung safely and level.

Older two-story home with a covered front porch

Whole-home rewires

Many older Portland homes still have wiring that wasn't built for today's loads. Consider a rewire if your home has:

  • Knob-and-tube wiring
  • Two-prong, ungrounded outlets
  • Cloth-covered wiring
  • Aluminum branch wiring
  • Frequent tripping or flicker
  • Insurance or sale concerns

We plan the rewire room by room, work through attics and crawlspaces where we can to limit openings in your walls, and add grounded outlets, GFCI and AFCI protection where required, and smoke and CO alarms. Many rewires pair well with a panel upgrade.

New construction

Custom homes, additions and ADUs, wired from the ground up and scheduled around your builder.

  • Temporary power, new service and meter set with PGE
  • Rough-in on your builder's schedule, while the walls are open
  • Lighting plans: recessed, pendants, exterior and landscape
  • Future-ready circuits for EV chargers, heat pumps and generators
  • Data and network cabling run during rough-in
  • Trim-out: fixtures, devices and a labeled panel
New two-story home under construction

Remodel & rewire FAQ

Have a different question? Call 503-583-8050.

Can we stay in the house during a rewire?

In many cases, yes. We work in sections so most of the house keeps power, and we'll tell you ahead of time when any area will be off.

How long does a whole-home rewire take?

It depends on the size of the home and how easy it is to reach the walls from the attic and crawlspace. You'll get a timeline with your quote.

Do I need a permit for remodel electrical work?

Most remodel work beyond simple fixture swaps needs an electrical permit in Oregon. We pull it for you.

Do you work with builders and general contractors?

Yes. We work with general contractors, builders and owner-builders, and schedule around the rest of the trades.

Planning a remodel or new build?

Bring us in early. Send your plans and we'll help you get the electrical right before the walls close.