Mark Adams Electric has been handling electrical repair and installation for Tigard homeowners and businesses since 2003. Whether you need a same-day fix for a dead outlet, a full panel upgrade, or commercial electrical work for your building, we show up, do the work right, and leave you with reliable power. We are a local electrician homeowners rely on, and that reputation has carried us through more than two decades of work in this community. Honest quotes. Code-compliant work. Reliable power.
We serve residential customers, landlords, property managers, and businesses of every size. If you need a licensed electrician near you, we are available today.
Electrical problems don't wait, and neither do we, so when something goes wrong in your home or building, we want to be your first call.
Flickering lights, dead outlets, tripping breakers, and circuit faults are the calls we handle every day. These problems are not always simple, and tracking down the source takes real diagnostic work. We check the panel, trace the circuit, and tell you exactly what we found. You get straight answers about your panel and wiring, no surprises, and a clear explanation of what the repair involves before any work begins.
We also handle GFCI outlet installation and repair, AFCI breaker replacement, and electrical safety inspections for homes that need a closer look. If you are buying a property, renting it out, or just want to know your wiring is sound, an inspection gives you a clear picture.
Work is performed by licensed electricians, and we stand behind every repair we make. Call and we'll get you back to full power.
We wire homes and businesses every day, and we're good at it, from a straightforward breaker replacement to a full 200-amp service upgrade.
Older homes in the Tigard area often carry panels that were not sized for today's electrical loads. If your breakers trip regularly, your panel runs hot, or you are adding square footage, a panel upgrade is usually the right move. We handle breaker panel repair and replacement, 200-amp service upgrades, and subpanel installation for garages, workshops, and accessory structures. We do the load calculation, pull the permit, and make sure everything meets current Oregon code.
Whole-house rewiring is a bigger job, but sometimes it is the right one. Aluminum wiring and knob-and-tube systems create real hazards, and we replace both safely and completely. We also run dedicated circuits for dryers, ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers, and any other high-draw appliance that needs its own breaker.
With a local company, your questions go straight to the people doing the work. If you have questions about your panel or your wiring, call us and you will get a real answer. Reach out and we'll start at the panel.
Whether this is your first repair or your tenth, upgrading your lighting and fixtures is one of the most satisfying electrical jobs we do.
We install recessed lighting throughout living areas, kitchens, and hallways. We hang ceiling fans, replace light fixtures, and install chandeliers and pendant lights where the wiring needs to be done correctly the first time. Under-cabinet lighting, dimmer switches, smart switches, and smart outlets are all part of what we do indoors.
Outside, we install landscape lighting, security lighting, motion sensor lights, and weatherproof outlets for patios, decks, and driveways. If you want better light around your property or a safer path from the driveway to the door, we can lay it all out for you.
USB outlets and updated switch plates are small upgrades that make a real difference in everyday use. We handle the full scope, indoors and out, and we do it cleanly.
You shouldn't have to chase an electrician for answers, and Tigard business owners and property managers deserve the same prompt, honest service we bring to every residential job.
We handle commercial electrical repair, panel upgrades for commercial buildings, and commercial lighting installation for offices, retail spaces, restaurants, and warehouses. If your building has a code violation, we document it, fix it, and get you back into compliance. We also work with property managers who need reliable electrical service across multiple units or buildings.
The work we do for local businesses is the kind of electrical work neighbors pass along by word of mouth. We show up when we say we will, we explain what we are doing, and we finish the job on schedule. We'll make your wiring safe again.
The Portland metro area has mild winters and moderate heating loads, but the electrical demands on homes here are growing fast. EV ownership in Oregon leads most of the country. Rooftop solar is widespread across Washington County. And wildfire-season public-safety power shutoffs have made battery backup and generator connections a real and practical concern for households throughout the region. These three services come up constantly in our work here, and we have the experience to handle all of them.
A Level 2 home EV charger is the most practical upgrade for Oregon drivers who charge overnight. A standard 120-volt outlet is slow and was not designed for daily EV charging. A Level 2 charger runs on a dedicated 240-volt circuit and can fully charge most vehicles in a few hours. We start with a panel capacity check to make sure your existing service can handle the added load. If it can, we run the circuit, mount the charger, and walk you through the setup. If the panel needs an upgrade first, we handle that too. The whole process is straightforward, and we will give you a clear quote before any work begins.
Oregon homeowners are adding rooftop solar and battery storage systems at a steady pace, and the electrical side of that work matters as much as the equipment itself. We handle the wiring, circuit work, and panel connections that tie a solar or battery system into your home. That means checking panel capacity, running the right circuits, and making sure the interconnection is safe and code-compliant. If you are working with a solar installer and need an electrician to handle the panel and wiring side, we coordinate directly with your contractor to keep the project moving.
A whole-home surge protector installs at the breaker panel and shields every circuit in the house from voltage spikes. That matters more than it used to. Homes today carry smart devices, home office equipment, EV chargers, and appliances that are sensitive to power fluctuations. A single surge from the utility grid or a nearby lightning strike can damage all of it. Installation is straightforward: we mount the device at the panel, connect it to the main breaker, and test it. It is one of the most cost-effective upgrades we install, and it protects everything downstream from the panel.
You shouldn't have to chase an electrician for answers when your remodel is already underway, and we make it easy to get us scheduled around your contractor's timeline.
We handle the electrical side of kitchen and bathroom remodels, basement finishes, room additions, and garage conversions. That includes rough-in wiring, outlet placement, lighting circuits, and finish work once the walls are closed. We pull permits, work to code, and coordinate with your general contractor so the inspection goes smoothly.
We also wire garages and workshops with the circuits they actually need: 240-volt outlets for tools, dedicated circuits for compressors, and enough panel capacity to run everything at once. Hot tub wiring, outdoor outlet installation, and weatherproof receptacles for patios and decks round out the outdoor side of our remodel work. If you are planning a project and need an electrician in the mix early, call us before the framing starts.
Tigard is our home base, and we know the neighborhoods, the housing stock, and the electrical challenges that come with homes built across several decades in this part of Oregon. We serve customers throughout Washington County and the wider Portland metro area.
Nearby communities we serve regularly include Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Sherwood, Wilsonville, Durham, King City, and Portland's west side. If you are in the area and need an electrician, we are close by and ready to help.
Yes, we take same-day calls when our schedule allows, and we also offer weekend appointments for jobs that cannot wait until Monday. If you have an urgent electrical problem, call (971) 366-2895 and we will tell you the earliest we can get someone out to you.
We work with homeowners, landlords, property managers, and businesses of every size throughout Tigard and Washington County. Whether the job is a single outlet repair in a residence or a panel upgrade for a commercial building, we handle it with the same level of care and attention.
When you call, we ask a few questions to understand the scope and help you decide whether the situation needs attention today or can be scheduled for a regular appointment. We arrive on time, assess the work, give you a clear estimate before anything is started, and once you approve, we complete the job, clean up, and walk you through what was done. If anything unexpected comes up once we are on site, we talk to you about it before we proceed.
For urgent problems, we offer same-day scheduling and after-hours availability, including emergency response. For planned work, we schedule visits that fit your timeline and let you know what to expect before we arrive. Call (971) 366-2895 and we will give you an honest answer about availability right then.
Every job is different, and cost depends on what the work actually involves. We give you a real number before work starts, not a vague range that shifts when the invoice comes. Call for a quote and we will tell you what the job involves and what it will cost.
We are based in Tigard and serve customers throughout Washington County and the wider Portland metro area. Communities we work in regularly include Beaverton, Lake Oswego, Tualatin, Sherwood, Wilsonville, Durham, King City, and Portland's west side.
Common signs include breakers that trip repeatedly, outlets that are warm to the touch or discolored, flickering lights, a burning smell near the panel or receptacles, or a home that still has knob-and-tube or aluminum branch circuit wiring. If your home is older and you are not sure of the wiring condition, an electrical safety inspection gives you a clear picture without guessing.
Yes, we ask that an adult be present during the visit so we can walk through the work, get approval before we start, and go over what was done when we finish. If you need to arrange access through a property manager or another adult, just let us know when you schedule.
It helps to clear a path to your breaker panel and to the areas where the work will be done. If you know which outlets, switches, or circuits are involved, make a note of them so we can get started efficiently. Beyond that, there is not much you need to do on your end.
Mark Adams Electric has been serving Tigard and Washington County since 2003. We offer prompt response, even for last-minute electrical calls, and we are available to take your call today. One number. One call. One electrician at your door.
Tell us what you are dealing with, and we will give you an honest quote with no pressure and no runaround. Call (971) 366-2895 to get started.
We handle electrical work for Tigard homeowners, landlords, property managers, and businesses every day. The table below covers the full range of what we do, from a single outlet repair to a complete service upgrade or EV charger installation. Use it to find the service that fits your situation, then call us for a straight answer and a real quote. Honest quotes. Code-compliant work. Reliable power.
| Service | Scope of Work | Best For | What to Keep in Mind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Panel Upgrades | 200-amp service upgrades, subpanel installation, load calculation and permitting, code-compliant panel replacement | older homes adding load, homeowners with frequent breaker trips, or anyone preparing for an EV charger or solar system | Panel work is permitted and inspected. We pull the permit, do the load calculation, and coordinate the utility connection so the job is done to current Oregon code. |
| Electrical Repairs and Troubleshooting | flickering lights and dead outlets, tripping breakers and circuit faults, GFCI and AFCI repair, electrical safety inspections | any homeowner or business with an active electrical problem | Accurate diagnosis saves money. We trace the fault to its source before recommending any repair, so you are not paying to fix the wrong thing. |
| Older-Home Rewiring | knob-and-tube removal, aluminum wiring remediation, grounding and bonding upgrades, safety inspection before rewire | buyers or owners of pre-1970s homes with original wiring still in place | Older wiring systems were not designed for today's electrical loads. An inspection tells you what you are working with, and we can phase the work to fit your timeline and budget. |
| Breaker and Fuse Repair | breaker replacement, fuse panel assessment, tripped breaker diagnosis, panel interior inspection | homes with breakers that trip repeatedly or a fuse-based panel still in service | A breaker that keeps tripping is telling you something. We find out whether the issue is the breaker itself, an overloaded circuit, or a wiring fault. |
| Lighting Installation | recessed and can lighting, pendant and chandelier wiring, exterior and security lighting, under-cabinet and landscape lighting | remodels, new construction, and homeowners upgrading from outdated fixtures | Outdoor lighting circuits need weatherproof boxes and proper grounding. We handle the wiring correctly so fixtures last and pass inspection. |
| Ceiling Fan Installation | fan mounting and wiring, outlet box upgrade for fan weight, switch and remote wiring, replacement of existing fans | homeowners adding fans to rooms that currently have a light fixture only | Standard light fixture boxes are not rated for fan weight. We check and upgrade the box if needed so the installation is safe and code-compliant. |
| Standby Battery for Outages | battery backup wiring, transfer switch installation, critical circuit connection, coordination with equipment suppliers | Tigard households concerned about wildfire-season power shutoffs or grid outages | Public-safety power shutoffs are a real consideration in the Portland metro area. We handle the wiring and transfer switch side so your backup system connects safely and switches over correctly. |
| Hot-Tub Circuits | 240-volt dedicated circuit, GFCI disconnect installation, outdoor weatherproof wiring, permit and inspection coordination | homeowners installing a hot tub or spa on a deck or patio | Hot tub wiring requires a dedicated GFCI-protected circuit and a disconnect within sight of the unit. This work is permitted and inspected to code. |
| Solar and Battery Backup | solar system electrical connections, battery storage wiring, panel interconnection, coordination with solar installers | homeowners adding rooftop solar or battery storage and needing the electrical side handled separately | We handle the panel connections, circuit work, and code-compliant interconnection. If you are working with a solar installer, we coordinate directly with them to keep the project on schedule. |
| Dedicated Appliance Circuits | dryer and range circuits, refrigerator and dishwasher circuits, workshop and compressor circuits, 240-volt outlet installation | homeowners adding high-draw appliances or setting up a garage workshop | High-draw appliances need their own circuit. Sharing a circuit with other loads causes nuisance trips and can create a fire hazard over time. |
| Wiring and Rewiring | whole-home rewiring, aluminum branch circuit remediation, knob-and-tube replacement, rough-in wiring for remodels and additions | older homes with outdated wiring systems or homeowners doing major renovations | Knob-and-tube and aluminum branch circuit wiring create real hazards. A full rewire is a larger job, but it resolves the risk completely and brings the home up to current code. |
| Electrical Safety Inspections | whole-home wiring assessment, panel condition review, code compliance check, pre-purchase or pre-rental inspection | buyers, sellers, landlords, and homeowners who want to know the condition of their wiring | An inspection gives you a clear picture of what you have without guessing. We document what we find and explain what, if anything, needs attention. |
| Outlet and Switch Installation | new outlet installation, smart switch and dimmer upgrades, USB outlet installation, GFCI and AFCI outlets | homeowners updating fixtures or adding outlets in remodeled spaces | Warm outlets, discolored cover plates, or outlets that stopped working are signs worth investigating before a simple swap becomes a bigger repair. |
| Whole-Home Surge Protection | panel-mounted surge device installation, whole-home circuit protection, protection for EV chargers and smart devices, post-installation testing | homeowners with EV chargers, home office equipment, or smart-home devices they want protected from grid surges | A single voltage spike from the utility grid or a nearby lightning strike can damage every sensitive device in the house. Installation takes a short visit and protects everything downstream from the panel. |
| EV Charger Installation | Level 2 charger wiring, dedicated 240-volt circuit, panel capacity check, charger mounting and setup walkthrough | Oregon EV owners who want reliable overnight charging at home | A standard 120-volt outlet is too slow for daily EV use. A Level 2 charger on a dedicated circuit can fully charge most vehicles overnight. We start with a panel check to confirm your service can carry the added load. |
How do I know if my panel needs to be upgraded?
Common signs include breakers that trip repeatedly under normal loads, a panel that runs warm to the touch, a fuse-based panel still in service, or a home that is adding significant new load such as an EV charger or a large appliance. If your panel is more than 25 to 30 years old and you are not sure of its condition, we can assess it and give you a straight answer about whether an upgrade makes sense.
What causes breakers to trip repeatedly?
A breaker trips when a circuit is carrying more current than it is rated for. That can happen because too many devices share one circuit, because a single appliance is drawing more than expected, or because there is a wiring fault somewhere on the circuit. We trace the cause before recommending any repair so you know what you are actually dealing with.
Is electrical work in Tigard permitted and inspected?
Yes. Panel upgrades, service changes, new circuit work, EV charger installations, and most other electrical projects require a permit and a city or county inspection. We pull the permit, do the work to current Oregon code, and schedule the inspection. You do not have to manage that process on your end.
Work Performed by Licensed Electricians
Every job we take on is handled by licensed electricians who know Oregon code and stand behind what they install. You get the same standard of work whether the job is a single outlet or a full service upgrade.
How do I know if my older home's wiring needs to be replaced?
Signs include breakers that trip often, outlets that are warm or discolored, flickering lights, a burning smell near the panel or receptacles, or a home that still has knob-and-tube or aluminum branch circuit wiring. If your home is older and you are not sure of the wiring condition, an electrical safety inspection gives you a clear picture without guessing.
What does EV charger installation involve?
We start with a panel capacity check to confirm your existing service can handle the added load. If it can, we run a dedicated 240-volt circuit, mount the Level 2 charger, and walk you through the setup. If the panel needs an upgrade first, we handle that as part of the same project. The process is straightforward and we give you a clear quote before any work begins.
Why did my outlets or switches stop working?
A dead outlet is often on the same circuit as a tripped GFCI outlet somewhere else in the home. Resetting the GFCI sometimes restores it. If that does not work, the issue may be a tripped breaker, a loose connection inside the box, or a wiring fault on the circuit. Warm outlets, buzzing sounds, or discoloration are signs that something more than a loose wire may be involved, and those are worth having us look at promptly.
Upfront Quotes With No Surprise Fees
We give you a real number before work starts. If something unexpected comes up once we are on site, we talk to you about it before we proceed, not after.
What are the risks of aluminum or knob-and-tube wiring?
Both systems were installed to the standards of their time, but neither was designed for today's electrical loads. Knob-and-tube wiring has no ground conductor and can deteriorate in ways that are not visible from the surface. Aluminum branch circuit wiring expands and contracts with temperature changes, which can loosen connections over time and create heat at outlets and switches. We assess both and explain your options clearly.
Do I need to be home when the electrician arrives?
Yes. We ask that an adult be present during the visit so we can walk through the work, get your approval before we start, and review what was done when we finish. If access needs to go through a property manager or another adult, just let us know when you schedule.
Experienced With Older and Newer Homes
We work on homes built across several decades in the Tigard area, from original knob-and-tube systems to panels being upgraded for EV chargers and solar. Whatever the wiring era, we know what we are looking at.
How does pricing work and will I get a quote before work starts?
Every job is different, and cost depends on what the work actually involves. We give you a real number before work starts, not a vague range that shifts when the invoice arrives. Call for a quote and we will tell you what the job involves and what it will cost.
Do you offer same-day or emergency electrical service?
Yes. We take same-day calls when our schedule allows and offer prompt response even for last-minute electrical calls. If you have an urgent problem, call us and we will give you an honest answer about the earliest we can get someone out to you.
Is my home ready for the added load of an EV charger or solar system?
That depends on your current panel capacity and how much load is already on your service. We do a load calculation before any new circuit work to confirm your panel can carry the added demand. If it cannot, we explain the upgrade path and give you a quote for both the panel work and the new circuit together.
Call (971) 366-2895 and tell us what you are dealing with. We will give you a straight answer and a clear quote so you know exactly what to expect.
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