MOORE POWERELECTRICAL

Electrician Kirkland, WA

Electrician in Kirkland, WA: one call for urgent, generator and lighting work

Need an electrician in Kirkland, WA? Call (815) 456-4349. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service that connects Kirkland homeowners and businesses with independent electrical contractors licensed by Washington L&I.

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Kirkland. Wired right.

98033 and 98034King County, Washington
L&I licensedContractors hold Washington L&I licenses. Their electricians hold state certificates.
City permitsThe City of Kirkland issues electrical permits through MyBuildingPermit.com.
PSE territoryPuget Sound Energy delivers power across Kirkland.
Storm outagesFall and winter windstorms are the main reason Kirkland owners add generators.

Local homes.
Local rules.
Licensed hands.

Who we are

Kirkland's electrician referral line

Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. We do not do electrical work and we are not a Kirkland electrical contractor.

You describe the job on one call. We connect you with an independent electrical contractor who works in Kirkland and holds a Washington L&I license.

The contractor gives the estimate, does the work and handles the permit. You pay the contractor, never us.

  • Tell us the jobThe problem, your neighborhood and how fast you need someone.
  • L&I licensedWork goes to licensed contractors whose electricians hold certificates.
  • Estimate firstScope and price are confirmed before work starts.

Emergencies

Emergency electrician in Kirkland

An electrical emergency is a fault that can cause a fire or a shock now. A burning smell, sparks, a hot panel, a breaker that trips right after a reset, or water near live wiring all count.

Call 911 first for smoke, fire or anyone shocked. Call Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for downed lines or a neighborhood outage.

For a problem inside your home or business, call (815) 456-4349 at any hour. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs in Kirkland when one is available.

Who to call

  • 911: fire, smoke, sparks or an injury.
  • PSE: lines down, a tree on the wires, the whole street dark, or meter damage.
  • An electrician: part of the house dead, a warm outlet, a buzzing panel, flickering after a storm.

Electrical services in Kirkland

Electrical services we connect in Kirkland

Not sure which one you need? Call and describe what is happening. We will match you with a licensed electrician who does that work.

Generator Installation

Standby and portable generator hookups with a transfer switch.

Smoke Detector Installation

Hardwired, interconnected smoke and CO alarms.

Landscape Lighting

Path, accent and security lighting for yards.

24 Hour Electrical Repair

Urgent repairs when something cannot wait.

Emergency Electrician

Sparks, burning smells, dead circuits and storm damage.

Dimmer Switch Installation

LED-compatible dimmers installed and repaired.

Smart Lighting Installation

Smart switches, dimmers and lighting scenes.

Ceiling Fan Repair

Fixing wobbly, noisy or dead ceiling fans.

Backup power

Generator installation for PSE outages in Kirkland

Windstorms in fall and winter push tall evergreens into power lines across the Eastside. Outages can last from hours to days.

A generator keeps heat, the fridge, the internet and a sump pump running. It must connect through a transfer switch or an approved interlock so power never feeds back onto PSE lines.

A permanent generator hookup is an electrical alteration, so it needs a City of Kirkland electrical permit.

  • Standby or portableStandby units start on their own. Portable units plug into an inlet box.
  • Transfer switchSeparates your home from the grid while the generator runs.
  • PermitFiled through MyBuildingPermit.com and inspected by the City.

Permits

Electrical permits in Kirkland

The City of Kirkland requires an electrical permit for electrical circuit and service extensions or alterations. Applications go through MyBuildingPermit.com.

Development Services Center

Kirkland City Hall, Upper Floor, 123 Fifth Avenue, Kirkland, WA 98033.

Phone 425-587-3600. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 AM to 5 PM, and Wednesday 10:30 AM to 5 PM.

Usually no permit

Like-in-kind replacement of a fixture or appliance in the same spot, with no circuit changes. Temporary decorative lights removed within 90 days.

Exemptions do not apply in shoreline, steep slope, wetland, flood hazard or other critical areas.

  • A pre-manufactured hot tub needs an electrical permit even though it needs no building permit.
  • Your contractor files the permit and books the inspection. Keep the permit number.

License check

How to verify a Kirkland electrician with L&I

Washington's Department of Labor and Industries (L&I) licenses the business and certifies the person. An electrical contractor license lets a company offer electrical work. A certificate lets an electrician do the work with tools.

  1. 1. Get both numbersThe contractor license number and the electrician's certificate number.
  2. 2. Search L&I VerifyLook both up at secure.lni.wa.gov/verify.
  3. 3. Match the estimateThe business name on the estimate should match the license.

Lighting and comfort

Dimmers, smart lights, fans and yard lighting

Many Kirkland calls are about lighting control rather than repairs. Long, dark winter evenings make good indoor and outdoor lighting worth planning.

LED bulbs changed what works. Old dimmers flicker or buzz with LEDs, and smart switches often need a neutral wire that older boxes lack.

Outdoor lighting near Lake Washington and on wooded lots needs wet-rated fixtures and GFCI-protected circuits.

Common Kirkland lighting jobs

  • LED-rated dimmer installs and dimmer repair
  • Smart switches, scenes and app control
  • Ceiling fan installs and fan repair
  • Path, tree and deck lighting
  • Hardwired smoke alarm replacement

Cost factors

What affects the cost of electrical work in Kirkland

The contractor you are connected with sets the price and gives it in writing. We do not set prices.

These factors change the price of most Kirkland jobs:

  • AccessFinished walls, vaulted ceilings and tight crawlspaces add labor.
  • Permit and inspectionCity permit fees and inspection visits are part of the job.
  • Panel capacityGenerators and new circuits may need panel work first.
  • TimingNight, weekend and storm calls usually cost more.

From call to final inspection

How a typical Kirkland job works

  1. You call

    Tell us what is happening, your ZIP and how urgent it is. Have a photo of the panel label ready if you can.

  2. We connect you

    We match you with an independent, licensed electrician who handles that kind of work near you.

  3. Estimate and permit

    The electrician confirms the scope in writing and pulls a permit when the job needs one.

  4. Work and inspection

    The work is done, the local inspector signs off when required, and the utility reconnects service if it was disconnected.

Areas we serve near Kirkland

Your neighborhood, your local electrician

We connect homes and businesses in Kirkland and nearby Washington communities.

ZIP codes we serve

  • 98033
  • 98034
  • 98083
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Before you call: your ZIP, a photo of the panel label, and when the problem started.

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Questions we hear

Electrician Kirkland FAQs

Talk to a licensed electrician

Describe the problem and your ZIP. We will connect you with a local pro in Kirkland.

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How do I find an electrician in Kirkland, WA?

Call (815) 456-4349 and describe the job. We connect you with an independent electrical contractor licensed by Washington L&I who works in Kirkland. Check the license on L&I Verify before work starts.

Is there a 24 hour electrician in Kirkland?

Call (815) 456-4349 at any hour. We connect you with an electrician who takes urgent jobs in Kirkland when one is available. We cannot promise someone at every hour.

Do I need a permit to install a generator in Kirkland?

Yes. Connecting a generator to your home wiring is an electrical alteration, which needs a City of Kirkland electrical permit through MyBuildingPermit.com.

Who do I call when the power goes out in Kirkland?

Call Puget Sound Energy for outages and downed lines. Call an electrician when only your home, one room or one circuit is out.

Do I need a permit to replace a light fixture in Kirkland?

Usually not, when it is a like-in-kind replacement in the same spot with no circuit changes. New circuits and new locations need a permit.

Where is the Kirkland permit office?

Development Services is at Kirkland City Hall, Upper Floor, 123 Fifth Avenue. Phone 425-587-3600.

Is Moore Power Electrical a Kirkland contractor?

No. Moore Power Electrical is a referral service. The independent contractor does the work, sets the price and stands behind it.

Page updated 2026-10-25.

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