Professional electricians in Portland, OR — 37+ years experience, NEC compliant, veteran-owned and operated.
Comprehensive electrical services for homes and businesses — licensed, insured, and backed by our workmanship guarantee.
See who is at your door from anywhere with a professionally installed Ring doorbell. Get reliable motion alerts and crystal-clear video without the DIY frustration.
Improve airflow and cut energy costs year-round with a new ceiling fan. Proper installation ensures wobble-free operation and maximum efficiency in every room.
Outdated wiring, missing ground wires, and improper connections are invisible dangers in thousands of homes. Our licensed inspectors identify every safety concern and prioritize what needs attention first.
Highlight your home exterior, illuminate walkways, and boost curb appeal with professionally designed landscape lighting. A well-lit property also deters intruders and prevents trips and falls.
We install hardwired smoke detectors in every required location, interconnect them so all units sound together, add battery backup, and test the full system before we leave.
Upgrade your home with new light fixtures that transform the look and feel of every room. Professional installation ensures proper support, clean wiring, and the right dimming compatibility.
We install a dedicated 240V circuit from your panel to the equipment pad, wire the GFCI disconnect within sight of the unit, bond all metal components, and verify ground fault protection.
EV chargers draw significant power and require proper circuit protection. Our licensed electricians ensure your installation meets NEC code, manufacturer specs, and local requirements.
Electrical installations done without permits or by unlicensed workers put your family at risk and can void your insurance. Our licensed electricians deliver code-compliant, inspected work on every job.
We run Cat6 or coax cable from each camera location to your DVR or NVR, mount cameras at optimal angles, install weatherproof junction boxes, and power everything through a centralized system.
Overloaded outlets and daisy-chained power strips are leading causes of electrical fires. We install dedicated circuits with proper grounding and tamper-resistant receptacles to keep your family safe.
Our electricians diagnose the root cause of the problem, explain the repair before starting, fix the issue with commercial-grade materials, and test the circuit to confirm a lasting solution.
Control your lights, thermostats, locks, and more from your phone or voice assistant. Smart home wiring creates a connected, energy-efficient home that simplifies your daily routine.
An upgraded electrical panel supports modern power demands, prevents tripped breakers, and can increase your home value. Stop managing an overloaded system and power your home with confidence.
Recessed lights create a clean, modern look while flooding your rooms with even illumination. LED recessed fixtures also cut your lighting energy use by up to 75 percent.
We test the suspect breaker with calibrated equipment, check for loose bus connections and signs of arcing, replace the faulty breaker with a matching UL-listed unit, and load-test the circuit.
Minimize downtime and keep your business running with commercial electrical services designed for offices, retail spaces, warehouses, and restaurants. Reliable power protects your revenue and your reputation.
A properly installed standby generator protects your family, your food supply, and your medical equipment. We pull all permits and ensure code-compliant connections every time.
We install hardwired CO detectors at code-required locations near bedrooms and fuel-burning appliances, interconnect them with your smoke alarm system, and verify operation with professional testing equipment.
Modern wiring supports today is power demands, eliminates flickering lights and tripped breakers, and dramatically reduces fire risk in older homes. Rewiring is one of the best investments you can make.
We install a Type 2 surge protection device directly at your electrical panel, wire it to a dedicated double-pole breaker, and verify the grounding system that makes it effective.
Electrical problems often hide behind walls where they quietly worsen. Our licensed electricians follow a systematic diagnostic process to find issues before they become fire hazards or safety threats.
Aluminum wiring expands and contracts more than copper, causing loose connections that overheat and arc. Insurance companies increasingly refuse to cover aluminum-wired homes. Our licensed electricians eliminate the risk permanently.
The Portland metro area is home to some of the most diverse electrical infrastructure in Oregon, from pre-war residential wiring to cutting-edge commercial systems serving the region's 627,040 residents. JJC Electric has the technical range to work across all of it — diagnosing complex faults, engineering panel upgrades for modern loads, and installing the latest in smart electrical technology.
Our technical-first approach in Portland, OR means every recommendation is based on load calculations, code analysis, and real-world performance data — not guesswork. When Portland homeowners need an EV charger that will not trip their main breaker, or a business needs a panel upgrade that supports expansion, JJC Electric delivers engineered solutions backed by over 37 years of expertise.
What sets JJC Electric apart from other electrical contractors — quality, safety, and service you can count on.
We use commercial-quality breakers, wire, and components from trusted manufacturers — not the cheapest parts from a big-box store.
Our electricians treat your home like their own — shoe covers, drop cloths, and a thorough cleanup before we leave. Your property stays spotless.
Over three decades of hands-on electrical experience across residential, commercial, and industrial projects — from simple outlet repairs to complex panel upgrades.
Every job is backed by a written workmanship warranty. If any issue arises with our work, we make it right at no additional cost.
Every project meets or exceeds current National Electrical Code standards. Our technicians maintain ongoing NEC continuing education with each code cycle.
Everything you need to know about electrical work for your home or business — from permits to pricing.
Yes. JJC Electric designs and installs landscape lighting, security lighting, deck and patio lighting, and pathway fixtures for Portland properties. We use weatherproof wiring, GFCI protection, and LED fixtures rated for Oregon climate conditions to ensure safety and longevity.
We recommend an electrical inspection every 3 to 5 years for Portland homes, or immediately if you are buying a home, noticing flickering lights, or experiencing frequent breaker trips. Homes in Portland built before 1980 should be inspected for outdated wiring, aluminum connections, and undersized panels.
Every job JJC Electric performs in Portland, OR meets or exceeds the current National Electrical Code and all local amendments. We stay current on Oregon code changes and pull permits to ensure your work passes inspection the first time.
Yes. JJC Electric handles all electrical permits and inspections required by Portland and Oregon building codes. Permitted work protects your investment, maintains your insurance coverage, and ensures everything is done to current National Electrical Code standards.
If your Portland home still has a 100-amp or smaller panel, uses fuses instead of breakers, trips breakers frequently, or you are adding major appliances like an EV charger or hot tub, it is time for a panel upgrade. JJC Electric installs 200-amp panels that handle modern electrical demands safely.
Warning signs include frequent breaker trips, flickering or dimming lights, discolored outlets, burning smells near switches, two-prong outlets throughout the house, and knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring. If your Portland home is over 40 years old, JJC Electric recommends a professional electrical inspection to assess wiring condition.
Our reputation is built on every connection we make — hear from customers who've experienced the JJC Electric difference.
"JJC Electric did a complete commercial lighting retrofit for our warehouse. Replaced all the old fluorescent fixtures with LED high bays. The space is brighter, our electric bill dropped, and the installation was done over a weekend so we had zero downtime."
"Had a whole-house Generac generator installed by JJC Electric. The crew handled everything — concrete pad, gas line coordination, transfer switch, and the final hookup. We lost power twice since then and the generator kicked on instantly both times."
"Inquired about installing an electric car charger and JJC Electric responded right away and was able to fit me in the next day. The price was reasonable and the installation was done professionally. Very happy with the work."
Our electrical services extend throughout the surrounding communities — same quality, same commitment.