Newman Electric · Felida, WA
Electrician in Felida, WA
for NW Vancouver Homes
Felida sits in NW Clark County between Vancouver Lake and Salmon Creek, and most of the homes up here were built new in the last 30 years. That means 200-amp panels with room to spare, big lots with outdoor lighting and pergolas, and the full list of modern residential loads: EV chargers, hot tubs, heat pumps, smart-home wiring. Newman Electric handles all of it. One recent Felida project: a 200-amp new-construction service entrance with a 240-foot underground run.
Need an electrician in Felida, WA?
Newman Electric is a locally owned, family-run electrician serving Felida, WA, and works the area regularly. Most Felida homes are 1990s-2000s suburban builds, so common requests are Level 2 EV chargers (Tesla Wall Connector is our top install here), 200-amp panel upgrades for modern loads, outdoor and patio lighting, hot tub wiring, and smart home retrofits. Free on-site estimates and 24/7 emergency response.
4.9 on Google (115 reviews) A+ BBB Licensed & insured in WA (NEWMAEL798DR)
“Newman installed a Tesla Wall Charger at my home. They were quick, professional, and trustworthy. I ran into an issue a few days after the work was done and they came back right away and made it right.”
- Since 2020
- Serving Felida
- 1990s–2000s
- Suburban Felida
- Tesla Wall Connector
- Top install
- 24/7
- Emergency response
Local Electrical Needs
What Felida Homes
Actually Need
Felida is not a teardown-and-rewire market the way older parts of Vancouver are. Most of the electrical work up here is adding to an already modern setup: a Level 2 EV charger on an existing 200-amp panel, outdoor lighting on a pergola, a hot tub circuit off the back of the house, or a new service for a custom build on an undeveloped lot.
Modern Loads on 200-Amp Panels
Felida homes built after the mid-1990s usually came with a 200-amp service and enough panel space for the loads the original owner had. EVs, hot tubs, heat pumps, home theaters, and induction ranges were not on the list then. Most of our Felida work is adding these loads to a panel that has room for one or two more circuits before it runs out of space.
Typical Felida add-ons: Level 2 EV charger, hot tub circuit, heat pump wiring, and outdoor landscape lighting.
New-Construction Service Entrances
Felida lots are often larger than standard suburban parcels, which means the distance from the utility transformer to the meter base can be 100 to 300 feet. That changes the conductor sizing and the trench specification. Our recent Felida new-construction service entrance ran 240 feet of 4/0 URD underground from the transformer to a recessed meter main on the exterior wall.
For builders and homeowner-builders, Newman Electric handles the full service side: meter main and main panel, grounding electrode system, and the whole-house surge protector now required by the 2023 NEC.
Felida Has Solar, and That Changes the Panel
A meaningful share of Felida homes have rooftop solar. Adding an EV charger to a panel that already has solar breakers means the charger circuit has to land without bumping the solar interconnection, and the load side of the panel has to stay within the 120% rule in NEC 705.12. On our last Felida Tesla install, we cleared space by swapping in a pair of slim 15-amp breakers so the solar breakers stayed in place.
200A
Service on most Felida homes
EV Chargers
EV Charger Installation in Felida, WA
Most Felida homes went up after the mid-1990s with 200-amp service, so a Level 2 charger rarely needs a panel upgrade here. What it needs is panel space. Between a hot tub, a heat pump and an induction range, a lot of Felida panels are down to their last couple of slots, so we check both capacity and space before quoting a 40- to 60-amp charger circuit.
Felida is unincorporated Clark County, so the permit goes through L&I, not the City of Vancouver.
"Outstanding service from Newman Electric. The EV charger installation was fast, professional, and done right the first time. Great communication, quality workmanship, and a clean install. Highly recommend!"
New Services & Panels
New Electrical Service & Panel Upgrades in Felida, WA
Felida still has open lots and custom builds, and those start with a new service. For a new home in Felida we built a complete 200-amp service: a recessed meter main, a 40/80-space Eaton panel with integrated surge protection, and a 240-foot underground service run from the utility transformer to the house.
A run that long has to be sized for voltage drop, not just ampacity, and coordinated with Clark Public Utilities on where they'll set their equipment. For existing Felida homes that have outgrown their panel space, a larger panel or a sub panel is the fix.
Recent job in Felida
200-Amp Service Entrance & Panel Installation in Vancouver, WA
"Great service with amazing pricing. Installed a 240v outlet 40 amp ckt next to panel my panel and added a 50ka surge protector. Permit included in job cost. Same day installation. Continue the great work!"
Remodels
Bathroom & Remodel Electrical in Felida, WA
The first wave of Felida homes is hitting remodel age. On a two-phase Felida remodel we trimmed out 6-inch cans through two new bathrooms and a bedroom, installed Panasonic WhisperFan exhaust fans and vanity lights, and landed the AFCI and GFCI breakers back at the panel so the new circuits meet the 2023 NEC.
Recent job in Felida
Two-Bath and Bedroom Remodel Trim in Felida, Vancouver, WA
"These folks helped us with a basement remodel. Super friendly, timely, and easy to work with. They went above and beyond in helping with a few problems that weren't even their fault. Highly recommended, great partners that care a lot about quality of work and customer satisfaction."
Hot Tubs
Hot Tub Wiring in Felida, WA
Big Felida backyards mean a lot of hot tubs. A new hot tub circuit on a single-story home runs $800 to $1,800 for up to 50 amps, per our published pricing, including the GFCI disconnect at least five feet from the tub and within sight of it. Felida tubs often sit at the far end of a deck or patio, so send us the spec sheet and the location before delivery day.
Outdoor & Indoor Lighting
Lighting Installation in Felida, WA
Pergolas, covered patios and long landscaped yards are standard in Felida, and they're built for lighting. Exterior fixtures need wet-location ratings and GFCI-protected circuits, and landscape lighting works best with separate switching for the lights you use every night and the ones you use for company.
"Great guys. Great price. They worked on a faulty light fixture and checked some outdoor lights that weren’t working. Good work. Good value. Very ethical. How it show be:)"
Generators
Generator Installation in Felida, WA
Winter windstorms off Vancouver Lake still knock out power in Felida. A portable generator with an inlet box and a panel interlock keeps the essentials running for a modest cost. A standby generator with an automatic transfer switch does it on its own. We handle the electrical and the L&I permit on either.
"James did everything I expected and quickly with a minimum of power interruptions, which is important because my wife is on continuous supplemental oxygen and we had to use a tank for less than an hour while James completed the wiring. He hauled my 7.5K generator down to the garage and fired it up to test that all worked as needed. Thanks Newman and James."
Repair & Troubleshooting
Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting in Felida, WA
A service call is $225 for the first hour, covering diagnosis and whatever repair fits inside it. In Felida homes of this age the usual calls are loosened backstabbed outlets, a GFCI in the garage that killed the outdoor outlets, and breakers starting to trip on loads the builder never planned for.
"This guy! Newman Electric I cannot even tell you how much Ryan rocks. Called him Thanksgiving Eve because my range caused my whole breaker box (from the 80's) to go out. I was pretty bummed.. what an awful feeling having 20+ people coming over the next day i was freaking out. Not only did Ryan and his co worker come over and make it work. They were also awesome about it. I do not have enough gratitude to ever thank them enough. I highly recommend Newman Electric to everyone they are great and awesome."
Real Projects
Recent Projects in Felida
2 documented jobs in this area
Two-Bath and Bedroom Remodel Trim in Felida, Vancouver, WA
We did the trim-out on a two-phase remodel in Felida. We put 6-inch cans in two new bathrooms and a bedroom, put in two Panasonic WhisperFan exhaust fans, hung the vanity lights, and landed AFCI and GFCI breakers at the panel.
200-Amp Service Entrance & Panel Installation in Vancouver, WA
We put in the whole 200-amp electrical service for a new home in the Felida neighborhood of Vancouver, WA: a recessed meter main, a 40/80-space Eaton panel with built-in surge protection, and a 240-foot underground service run.
Real Reviews
Felida Homeowners
Trust Newman Electric
4.9 on Google · 115 reviews
"Ryan was able to come out the same day. He charged half of what another electrician quoted. Friendly and professional."
Lori M. · Vancouver, WA
"I am very happy with the level of service that I received from Newman Electronics. They addressed my needs immediately!!"
Armetta B. · Vancouver, WA
"The Newman guys were very prompt, friendly and professional. I had them install multiple new light fixtures and they were done in no time. I would definitely hire them again!"
Ashley N. · Vancouver, WA
Permits & Code
Electrical Permits
in Felida, WA
Who Issues Permits
Felida is unincorporated Clark County, so electrical permits go through Washington State L&I. Newman Electric files the permit before the job starts and schedules the inspection when work is done.
Current Code
Washington adopted the 2023 NEC in April 2024. New services now require a whole-house surge protector (NEC 230.67) and an outdoor emergency disconnect on panel replacements (NEC 230.85). All our Felida work meets current code.
Clark County L&I: 360-896-2300 · License: NEWMAEL798DR · BBB: A+ Rated
FAQ
Felida Electrical
Questions
How much does an electrician cost in Felida?
A service call is $225 for the first hour, which covers diagnosis and the repair done in that hour. Hot tub circuits $800-$2,000. EV chargers quoted on site. Free estimates on every job.
Does my Felida home need a panel upgrade before an EV charger?
Usually no. Most Felida homes built after the 1990s have a 200-amp service with room for the EV circuit. Older acreage sometimes needs an upgrade first.
Who issues permits in Felida?
Washington State L&I. Felida is unincorporated Clark County. We file the permit for every job.
Can you mount the charger outside (pergola, eave, exterior wall)?
Yes. Our recent Felida Tesla install was on a pergola post. Outdoor mounts are fully code-compliant when done right.
Do you do new construction in Felida?
Yes. Service entrance, panel, grounding, feeder runs, and full rough-in through trim. See our recent Felida new-construction service project.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency service?
Yes. Call 360-828-7143 anytime. We answer 24/7 and prioritize Felida emergency calls for same-day response.
Service Areas
Beyond Felida
Newman Electric serves Felida and the surrounding NW Clark County communities. Felida connects to Salmon Creek, Hazel Dell, and Ridgefield along the north Vancouver corridor.
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