Newman Electric · Washougal, WA
Full-Service Electrician
in Washougal, WA
Washougal sits right where the Gorge begins, and it's one of our regular stops. Newman Electric has completed 90+ jobs in Washougal since 2020, handling residential and commercial electrical work from downtown through the Gorge alongside our neighboring work in Camas.
You've got a mix here. Older downtown homes that need panel upgrades and updated wiring, and newer developments along the river where homeowners want EV chargers, outdoor lighting, and generator systems for storm season. Ryan and the crew handle all of it.
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Need an electrician in Washougal, WA?
Newman Electric is a locally owned, family-run electrician serving Washougal, WA, with 90+ jobs completed in Washougal since 2020. Most of it is added outlets and circuits, interior lighting, and troubleshooting calls, with EV chargers and remodel wiring close behind, from downtown through the Gorge. Free on-site estimates and 24/7 emergency response.
4.9 on Google (115 reviews) A+ BBB Licensed & insured in WA (NEWMAEL798DR)
“Gary and Roman installed canned lighting and a floor electrical outlet, as well as wiring for an AC unit. They were the best! There was a hiccup with one of the projects due to the way my house was constructed. They took the time to ask which work around was preferred rather than just going ahead with what would be easiest for them. They left the areas they worked in clean.”
- 90+
- Washougal jobs completed
- Outlets & lighting
- Most-common work
- Downtown
- to the Gorge
- 24/7
- Emergency response
Washougal Electrical Needs
What Washougal Homes Need
Washougal is a small city with a big range of housing. Near downtown and the old mill area, you'll find homes from the 1940s through the 1970s. These are the ones with undersized panels, two-prong outlets, and wiring that wasn't designed for air conditioning, EV chargers, or a kitchen full of modern appliances. A 200-amp panel upgrade is the most common job we do in older Washougal homes.
On the east side and along the Columbia, newer construction from the 2000s and 2010s came wired to code at the time, but the code keeps evolving and homeowner needs change. Now those homeowners want EV chargers in the garage, landscape lighting in the yard, and standby generators after the ice storms in recent winters.
Washougal sits in the Gorge wind corridor, which means power outages hit harder and more often during winter storms. A whole-home generator gives you heat, refrigeration, and internet even when the grid goes down. Newman Electric installs and services Generac and Kohler generators for Washougal homeowners.
For businesses in Washougal, Newman Electric handles commercial electrical including tenant buildouts, three-phase power, and data cabling. If you're opening a new shop or renovating an existing space, we work with your contractor and handle the electrical from start to finish.
Quick Facts
Common Washougal Jobs
Generators
Generator Installation in Washougal, WA
Washougal sits at the mouth of the Columbia Gorge, and the east wind that comes through in winter hits here harder than almost anywhere else in Clark County. Add an ice storm and trees come down on lines up Washougal River Road and across the hills, and some outages run for days.
That's why generators come up more here than in most towns we cover. A portable generator with an inlet box and an interlock kit on the panel is the affordable route. A standby unit with an automatic transfer switch starts itself, which matters when someone in the house depends on powered medical equipment. When we wire in a generator we plan the work to keep the house without power for as short a time as possible, then fire the generator up and test every transferred circuit before we leave.
We size it to what you need to run, handle the permit through L&I, and wire it so it can never backfeed the utility line.
"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."
Panel Upgrades
Electrical Panel Upgrade in Washougal, WA
Washougal's mill-era homes near downtown and the old Pendleton mill blocks were built with 60- and 100-amp services, and the 1960s and 70s houses that came after are where Federal Pacific Stab-Lok and Zinsco panels turn up.
On a recent Washougal job a Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panel came off the wall and a 200-amp Siemens went up in its place, re-grounded and bonded, with a Siemens whole-house surge protector added at the same time. Surge protection is worth considering out here: storm-related outages and the surges that come with power being restored are part of Gorge winters.
Washougal permits go through L&I. We file, do the work, and book the inspection, and Ryan reviews every panel job before the crew starts.
Recent job in Washougal
Federal Pacific Panel Replaced with a 200-Amp Siemens in Washougal, 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!"
Hot Tubs & Saunas
Hot Tub & Sauna Wiring in Washougal, WA
Backyard wellness setups are a regular Washougal request. For a freestanding outdoor sauna we ran a dedicated 50-amp circuit for the Huum Drop heater, a separate 15-amp circuit for the lighting, and wired and commissioned the heater, LED strips and control modules.
A standard hot tub circuit on a single-story home runs $800 to $1,800 for a circuit up to 50 amps, per our published pricing, including the GFCI disconnect set at least five feet from the water and within sight of it. Saunas and cold plunges each have their own heater ratings, so send us the spec sheet before the unit arrives.
EV Chargers
EV Charger Installation in Washougal, WA
The newer neighborhoods along the river and on the east side of Washougal have 200-amp panels and attached garages, which makes a Level 2 charger a straightforward job: a 40- to 60-amp circuit, the charger mounted, an L&I permit and an inspection.
The older homes downtown are a different story. A 100-amp service may not have room for a charger without a load management device or a panel upgrade, so we run a load calculation first and tell you which one you need before you buy anything.
"Garret and Roman are just the very Best. They were so easy to work with and did a phenomenal job installing an outdoor EV Charging outlet at our home that doesn’t look like an afterthought. Would highly recommend this company for any of your electrical needs. Garret was great at responding to any questions. So pleased with this company."
Repair & Troubleshooting
Electrical Repair & Troubleshooting in Washougal, WA
Gorge weather is hard on exterior electrical. Outdoor outlets and fixtures take wind-driven rain, service masts get pulled by falling limbs, and storm outages leave behind tripped GFCIs and damaged electronics.
A service call is $225 for the first hour, which covers diagnosing the problem and whatever repair fits inside that hour. If a tree pulled down the service drop, call Clark Public Utilities first. Anything on the house side of the meter, including a bent mast or damaged meter base, is ours to fix.
"PNW did a fantastic job installing a breaker bypass to enable industrial equipment to be running in our home during flood restoration. In and out quickly, genuine, nice, and easy to work with."
Lighting
Lighting Installation in Washougal, WA
10+ lighting jobs completed in Washougal
Lighting and outlet work make up the bulk of our Washougal calendar: new fixtures and ceiling fans, recessed lighting in remodeled rooms, and landscape and patio lighting for homes with a view of the river. Exterior fixtures out here need to be rated for wet locations and mounted to handle the wind.
"The best electricians in town! We loved working with Roman and Chris. Their expertise in wiring, solving problems and installing of light fixtures was impressive! Both are very professional and work well with the homeowner ( us) and our dog who was always helping them out! We highly recommend Newman Electric!"
Commercial
Commercial Electrician in Washougal, WA
35+ commercial jobs completed in Washougal
About four in ten of our Washougal jobs are commercial, from downtown storefronts on Main Street to light industrial space near the Port of Washougal. We handle tenant buildouts, equipment and three-phase circuits, data cabling and exterior lighting, and pull commercial permits through L&I.
General contractors and property managers can see how we work on our contractor page.
"Newman Electric is top notch. We use them for our personal projects and have used them for 10+ remodeling projects for our business and they have always showed up on time and been honest with pricing. Ryan and his crew are professional and friendly! I highly recommend."
Real Projects
Recent Projects in Washougal
3 documented jobs in this area
Floating Shelf Lighting and Black Devices in a Washougal, WA Kitchen Remodel
We did the trim-out on a Washougal kitchen remodel. We brought lighting wires out under the floating wood shelves, hid the LED drivers in a cabinet and a closet, and swapped the outlets and switches to black to match the dark backsplash.
Outdoor Sauna Wiring in Washougal, WA: 50-Amp Huum Heater Circuit
We wired a freestanding outdoor sauna in Washougal. A dedicated 50-amp circuit for the Huum Drop heater, a separate 15-amp circuit for the lights, and the heater, LED strips and controls all wired up and tested.
Federal Pacific Panel Replaced with a 200-Amp Siemens in Washougal, WA
We pulled an old Federal Pacific Stab-Lok panel out of a Washougal home and put in a 200-amp Siemens. We redid the grounding and bonding and added a Siemens BoltShield surge protector while the panel was open.
Customer Reviews
What People Say About
Newman Electric
4.9 on Google · 115 reviews
"Garret and Roman are just the very Best. They were so easy to work with and did a phenomenal job installing an outdoor EV Charging outlet at our home that doesn't look like an afterthought."
Chris Luck
"Newman Electric was great to work with! They were on time for both the bid process and the actual work. The work was done well and on my timeline. I appreciated the reasonable pricing and communication."
Dean Speerbrecher
"The best electricians in town! We loved working with Roman and Chris. Their expertise in wiring, solving problems and installing of light fixtures was impressive! Both are very professional."
Michele Carney
Permits
Electrical Permits in Washougal
Washougal electrical permits are handled by Washington State L&I (Labor & Industries), not the city. Newman Electric files the permit online and schedules the inspection after the work is done. The inspector verifies everything meets the 2023 NEC, which Washington adopted in April 2024.
Panel upgrades, new circuits, rewiring, EV charger installation, generator hookups, and hot tub wiring all require permits. Replacing a switch or outlet does not. We handle 100% of the paperwork so you don't have to make any calls to L&I yourself.
Clark County L&I: 360-896-2300
License: NEWMAEL798DR
BBB: A+ Rated
FAQ
Common Questions About
Electrical Work in Washougal
How much does an electrician cost in Washougal?
A service call is $225 for the first hour, which covers diagnosis and the repair done in that hour. Panel upgrades range from $2,000 to $4,000+. Newman Electric gives free estimates on every job, so you know the price before anything starts.
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 install includes a dedicated 240-volt circuit, L&I permit, and inspection.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Washougal?
Most electrical work requires a permit from WA L&I. That includes panel upgrades, new circuits, EV charger installation, and generator hookups. We file the permit and schedule the inspection for you.
Can you handle emergencies in Washougal?
Yes. Call 360-828-7143 anytime, day or night. We prioritize Washougal emergency calls for same-day response.
What electrical issues are common in older Washougal homes?
Undersized panels (60 or 100-amp), two-prong outlets, and wiring that wasn't designed for modern load. Some older Washougal homes also have aluminum wiring at the connections. A panel upgrade and grounded outlet installation are the most common fixes.
Are your estimates free in Washougal?
Every estimate from Newman Electric is free, no matter the size of the job. No trip charge, no obligation. Request one here or call 360-828-7143.
Service Areas
Beyond Washougal
Newman Electric serves all of Clark County and Cowlitz County. If you're in southwest Washington, we can get to you.
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