Our Home Base
Electrician in Vancouver, WA
Since 2021
This is where we live, where we work, and where we've served 250+ Vancouver homes since 2021. Newman Electric is based right here off NE 121st Ave, which means most jobs in the city are 10 to 15 minutes from our shop.
Ryan started the company here in 2021, and the crew has handled everything from emergency breaker calls at 9pm to full rewires on 1940s homes in the Hough neighborhood. If you're a Vancouver homeowner or business, we already know your area.
600+
Homes Served Since 2021
90+
Five-Star Reviews
Vancouver Neighborhoods
We Know Every Part
of This City
Vancouver has homes from every decade since the 1920s. The electrical needs change depending on when your house was built and what part of the city you're in. After hundreds of jobs here, we know what to expect before we pull up to the curb.
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Pre-1970 Neighborhoods
Hough · Lincoln · Fruit Valley · Rose Village
Some of the oldest homes in Vancouver. Fuse panels, cloth-wrapped wiring, and two-prong outlets are common. A lot of these houses still run on 60-amp service, which barely handles a modern kitchen, let alone an EV charger or heat pump.
Most common job: panel upgrade to 200-amp with a full circuit evaluation.
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1970s-1990s Neighborhoods
Orchards · Minnehaha · Cascade Park
These homes usually have 100-amp panels that served them fine for decades. But add a home office, a gaming setup, a hot tub, and a couple of window AC units, and you start tripping breakers. Some homes from the early 70s have aluminum wiring at the connections.
Most common jobs: dedicated circuits, outlet upgrades, and whole-house surge protection.
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2000s and Newer
Fisher's Landing · Felida · East Vancouver
Newer Vancouver homes came with 200-amp panels and updated wiring, but they weren't built for EV chargers, smart home systems, or elaborate outdoor patios with lighting, heaters, and hot tubs. The panel is fine, but you might need circuits added.
Most common jobs: EV charger installation, outdoor lighting, and smart home wiring.
Vancouver Businesses
From downtown waterfront restaurants to warehouse spaces along Fourth Plain, Newman Electric handles commercial electrical across Vancouver. Tenant buildouts, panel upgrades, three-phase power, data cabling, and security lighting. We work with your GC and keep the project on schedule.
EV Charger Installation
Level 2 EV Charger Installation in Vancouver, WA
Vancouver has more EV owners than any other city in Clark County, and that number grows every month. If you just bought a Tesla, Rivian, Ford Lightning, or any other electric vehicle, plugging into a standard wall outlet is going to take 40+ hours for a full charge. You need a Level 2 charger.
Newman Electric installs EV chargers across every Vancouver neighborhood, from Fisher's Landing garages to Felida driveways. Ryan and the crew handle the 240-volt circuit, the permit through the City of Vancouver, and the inspection. We install Tesla Wall Connectors, ChargePoint Home Flex, Grizzl-E, Emporia, and NEMA 14-50 outlets for portable chargers.
Tesla Owners
Wall Connector hardwired on a dedicated 60-amp circuit. Fastest home charging for Model 3, Y, S, X, and Cybertruck.
All Other EVs
Level 2 charger or NEMA 14-50 outlet on a dedicated 240V circuit. Works with Ford, Chevy, Rivian, BMW, Hyundai, Kia, and more.
What You Get
- Free estimate at your Vancouver home
- Dedicated 240-volt, 40 or 50-amp circuit from your panel
- Professional charger mounting and clean wire runs
- City of Vancouver electrical permit and inspection
- Compatible with every EV sold in the US
Common Panel Upgrades in Vancouver
100-Amp to 200-Amp Upgrade
The most requested upgrade in Vancouver. Homes in Orchards, Minnehaha, and Cascade Park built in the 70s through 90s came with 100-amp panels. Add an EV charger, heat pump, or hot tub and you're maxed out. A 200-amp panel gives you room for everything.
Fuse Box to Breaker Panel
Older homes in Hough, Lincoln, and Rose Village still have fuse panels. We rip out the fuse box and install a modern breaker panel with proper grounding and arc-fault protection where code requires it.
Federal Pacific or Zinsco Replacement
These panels are fire hazards, and Vancouver has plenty of them in homes built from the 60s through 80s. If your panel says Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or Challenger on the door, call us. We replace these every week.
Sub-Panel for Garage or Shop
Building out a detached garage, ADU, or workshop? A sub-panel gives you dedicated circuits without running everything back to the main breaker box inside the house.
Electrical Panel Upgrades
200 Amp Panel Upgrades & Breaker Box Replacement in Vancouver, WA
Vancouver has homes from every era. Pre-war bungalows downtown with 60-amp fuse boxes. Ranch homes in Orchards with 100-amp panels from 1978. Newer builds in Fisher's Landing that came with 200 amps but no room for the EV charger and heat pump you just added.
Newman Electric upgrades electrical panels all over Vancouver. We handle the City of Vancouver permit (not state L&I like other cities), do the work, and schedule your inspection. Ryan personally reviews every panel job before the crew starts, because getting the panel right matters more than any other electrical work in your home.
Troubleshooting & Repair
Electrical Troubleshooting & Repair
in Vancouver, WA
Something stopped working and you're not sure what happened. That's the call we get more than any other. Newman Electric troubleshoots and repairs electrical problems across every Vancouver neighborhood, and we're usually there the same day.
Breaker Keeps Tripping
An overloaded circuit, a short behind the wall, or a breaker that's worn out. We isolate the problem and fix it so it stays reset.
Dead Outlets
Could be a tripped GFCI somewhere else in the circuit, a loose connection, or a failed outlet. Common in older Vancouver homes where wiring has been spliced multiple times over the decades.
Flickering Lights
Loose connections at the fixture, the switch, or the panel. Could also be an overloaded circuit. If the whole house flickers, the problem is likely at the panel or the utility connection.
Circuit Overloads
Older Vancouver homes often share circuits between rooms. Your kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom all on one 15-amp breaker. We add dedicated circuits so everything has the power it needs.
Partial Power Loss
Half your house goes dark. One leg of your 240-volt service may have failed, or a main breaker could be tripping. We diagnose it and get your power restored.
Hot Outlets or Burning Smell
Warm cover plates and burning smells mean something is arcing or overheating behind the wall. Do not ignore this. Call us immediately.
How We Handle It
Ryan or one of the crew shows up, listens to what happened, and starts testing. We don't guess and we don't upsell. If it takes 20 minutes and a $150 fix, that's what you pay. If the wiring behind the wall needs replacing, we explain exactly why before we start.
Being based in Vancouver means we can respond fast. Most troubleshooting calls get same-day service, and emergency calls get priority.
Real Projects
Recent Projects in Vancouver
8 documented jobs in this area
Kitchen and Bath Remodel Trim Day in Vancouver, WA (Hazel Dell)
Full remodel trim day on a 1993 Hazel Dell home. Island pendants hung, new pantry microwave outlet fished from the crawlspace, disposal switch fixed, and two bath vanity lights installed as change orders.
Exterior Tesla Wall Connector Install in Vancouver, WA (Minnehaha)
Tesla Wall Connector mounted on the exterior garage wall at a Minnehaha-neighborhood home, fed by a new 60-amp circuit through the garage wall. Driveway-side charging without opening the garage door.
Range Circuit Relocation in Vancouver, WA (Orchards, Gas to Electric)
Moved a 240V range circuit 15 feet through the crawl space and installed a new NEMA 14-50 outlet in an Orchards-area kitchen. Part of a gas-to-electric range conversion after a cabinet layout change.
200-Amp Service Entrance & Panel Installation in Vancouver, WA
Complete 200-amp electrical service for a new construction home in the Felida neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. Recessed meter main, 40/80-space Eaton panel with integrated surge protection, and a 240-foot underground service run.
Bathroom Remodel Electrical in Vancouver, WA (Hazel Dell, 1920s Home)
Bathroom remodel electrical for a general contractor on a 1920s Hazel Dell home. Rough-in through trim, including bath fan circuit, code-compliant GFCI outlets at the vanity, and a fan switch with humidity sensor.
Emporia Level 2 EV Charger Install in Vancouver, WA (Hazel Dell)
Hardwired Emporia Level 2 EV charger mounted directly next to the main panel in a newer Hazel Dell home. Short dedicated 240V circuit, flexible metal conduit, about 45 minutes on site.
Outdoor Tesla Wall Connector Install in Vancouver, WA (Felida)
Outdoor Level 2 Tesla Wall Connector install in the Felida neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. Dedicated 240V circuit added to an existing Square D Homeline panel on a solar-equipped home, with the charger mounted on the pergola post for weatherproof outdoor access.
Wallbox Level 2 EV Charger Install in Vancouver, WA (Fishers Landing)
Quick garage install of a Wallbox Level 2 EV charger in the Fishers Landing neighborhood of Vancouver, WA. Short dedicated 240V circuit pulled from the existing main panel, start to finish in about one hour on site.
Full Service
Every Electrical Service
in Vancouver, WA
Beyond EV chargers, panel upgrades, and troubleshooting, Newman Electric handles every type of residential and commercial electrical work across Vancouver.
Residential (22 Services)
Commercial (12 Services)
Additional Services
Real Reviews
Vancouver Homeowners Trust
Newman Electric
5.0 on Google · 90+ reviews
"Ok public service announcement here. If you are looking for workers who come on time, do great work, clean up after themselves and are respectful to the customer, look no further. Newman Electric checks ALL the boxes."
Paul Fleck
"The install of my level 2 EV charger was seamless. The job was scoped, scheduled and completed within 1 week of my initial call to Newman. The electrician doing the installation was courteous and efficiently completed his work within his estimated time frame."
Rhadames Carmona
"These guys are top notch. I gave them a call when every other electrical contractor told me they were weeks out, Ryan and the guys came out and upgraded my panel the next day. I highly recommend Newman Electric they are setting the new standard for electrical companies."
Adrienne Sylvester
Permits & Code
Electrical Permits in Vancouver, WA
Vancouver is one of the few cities in Washington that runs its own electrical permit program. Most Clark County cities go through state L&I, but Vancouver handles permits and inspections through its Community Development department. Newman Electric knows this system and pulls permits here every week.
City of Vancouver Permits
Unlike the rest of Clark County, Vancouver runs its own electrical inspection program. We file permits through the city and schedule inspections directly with their office.
Vancouver Permit Office: 360-487-7890
2023 NEC in Effect
Washington adopted the 2023 National Electrical Code in April 2024. All work in Vancouver must meet current code. That includes outdoor emergency disconnects on new panels (NEC 230.85) and AFCI protection on updated circuits.
Newman Electric License: NEWMAEL798DR · BBB: A+ Rated · Bonded & Insured
FAQ
Questions About Electrical
Work in Vancouver, WA
How much does an electrician charge in Vancouver, WA?
Most residential electrical work in Vancouver runs $150 to $500 for standard repairs and installations. Panel upgrades are $2,000 to $4,000+. Whole house rewiring depends on the size of the home. Newman Electric gives free estimates on every job. No trip charge, no surprises.
Who handles electrical permits in Vancouver, WA?
The City of Vancouver has its own electrical permit program, which is different from most Clark County cities that use state L&I. Newman Electric pulls all permits through the city and schedules inspections for you. The permit office number is 360-487-7890.
What EV charger brands does Newman Electric install?
We install all major brands including Tesla Wall Connector, ChargePoint Home Flex, Grizzl-E, Emporia, and JuiceBox. We also install NEMA 14-50 outlets for portable Level 2 chargers. Every installation includes a dedicated 240-volt circuit, City of Vancouver permit, and inspection.
Does Newman Electric offer 24/7 emergency service in Vancouver?
Yes. Call 360-828-7143 anytime. Ryan has personally turned his truck around on the way home to handle emergency calls for Vancouver homeowners. Being based in Vancouver means we can reach most emergencies in 15 to 30 minutes.
How fast can you schedule work in Vancouver?
Most residential jobs get scheduled within a few days. For emergencies, we respond same-day. For bigger projects like panel upgrades or rewiring, we coordinate a start date that works with your schedule. Request an estimate and we'll get back to you fast.
Do you offer free estimates in Vancouver?
Every estimate is free. Ryan or one of the crew comes out, looks at the job, and gives you a number. No trip charge, no obligation. If the price works, we schedule it. If not, no hard feelings.
Service Areas
Beyond Vancouver
Newman Electric covers all of Clark County and Cowlitz County. Vancouver is home base, but we're on the road across southwest Washington every day.
Newman Electric
Vancouver's Local
Electrician
Need an electrician in Vancouver, WA? Newman Electric is based right here. Free estimates, licensed and insured, 24/7 emergency response. Ryan and the crew have been taking care of this city since 2021.
Newman Electric LLC · 5305 NE 121st Ave #308, Vancouver, WA 98682 · NEWMAEL798DR