EV charger installation
Explore home charging types, charging speeds, connector compatibility, and load management for your vehicle and electrical system.
Southwest Washington
Residential Electrical Services
Make your home safer, brighter, and ready for what’s next. Talk directly with Colt about the electrical work your home needs.
Electrical work for the way you live.
A room being remodeled, an outlet that needs attention, or a vehicle you want to charge at home: each project starts with understanding your existing system and what you want to change. Tane Electric works in newer and older homes across Southwest Washington, with clear communication and careful workmanship.
Water heaters & HVAC
Plan circuits and connections for water heaters, wall heaters, heat pumps, and air conditioning. Coordinate the electrical work with your equipment installer.
Older-home electrical updates
Keep your home’s character while updating the electrical details that affect everyday life. Discuss your priorities, from one room to a panel or new circuit, without assuming a whole-house project is necessary.
Service upgrades
Review existing service capacity and the electrical demands of your planned additions with Colt.
Panel upgrades
Take a closer look at aging equipment or the panel needs behind a planned improvement. Colt can explain the work being considered before you decide on replacement.
New circuits and wiring
Plan power for a remodel, equipment addition, or changing room layout. Share where equipment will go and how you want to use the space so the circuit and wiring needs can be considered together.
Switches, outlets, and fixtures
Get help with replacements and everyday improvements. Tell us whether an item is being updated or has stopped working properly so the job starts with the right approach.
Lighting installation & fixtures
Plan indoor and outdoor lighting, surface-mounted fixtures, recessed cans, wafer lights, LED upgrades, and compatible dimmers.
Ceiling fans & exhaust ventilation
Discuss a ceiling fan or bathroom exhaust fan installation or replacement. Share the room, existing setup, and fan details so Colt can explain the electrical work involved.
Plumbing & appliance power
Discuss power for washers, bidets, disposals, dishwashers, septic equipment, water treatment, and geothermal systems. Share the model and your specialist contractor’s plans.
Hot tubs, pools & saunas
Plan electrical connections for hot tubs, swim spas, pools, and wet or dry saunas, including capacity, required protection, and equipment-specific requirements.
Garages, Shops & Outbuildings
Plan lighting, outlets, equipment circuits, and electrical updates around the way you use your garage, shop, or detached building. Talk with Colt about your layout, equipment, and existing power.
AFCI & GFCI protection
Understand arc-fault protection for electrical fire risk and ground-fault protection for electric shock risk. Discuss circuit protection, compatible equipment, and safety updates with Colt.
Smoke detectors & safety equipment
Plan smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation, replacement, compatible interconnection, and practical electrical safety updates. Talk with Colt about your existing equipment and the needs of your home.
Senior Safety Services
Get help with everyday electrical repairs, lighting, switches, and outlets that make your home work better for you. Talk directly with Colt, with clear explanations and family involved when you want them to be.
Electrical repair & troubleshooting
Describe the outlet, switch, fixture, or circuit problem you’ve noticed. You don’t need to diagnose the cause yourself. A knowledgeable look is the starting point for choosing the fix.
Electrical Code & Inspection Corrections
Talk through electrical concerns listed in a home inspection report or correction notice. Share the complete report with Colt so you can discuss the repairs and next steps for your property.
Permits and inspections
Find the local electrical permit authority and learn how we coordinate residential permits and inspections for your project.
Start with what you want your home to do.
When you reach out, share your location, the rooms or equipment involved, and what you want to change. Photos of the space and product information can help explain the project. For a remodel, mention whether walls are open and your intended schedule. You can bring several small updates into the same discussion so the estimate reflects your full list.
See our service area →Residential Permits & Inspections
We Handle the Paperwork. You Keep the Peace of Mind.
When you hire us, we pull the necessary electrical permits for our residential work and manage the required inspection process from start to finish. We handle the paperwork and coordinate with the appropriate electrical permitting authority, whether that is Washington Labor & Industries or a local inspection department. You get clear explanations of what happens next and what access we need from you.
Why Do Residential Electrical Permits Matter?
Safety & Code Compliance: Permits and inspections help verify that your new electrical work meets the adopted National Electrical Code (NEC) and applicable local requirements, helping protect your family from fire and shock hazards.
Home Insurance Protection: Unpermitted electrical work can complicate an insurance claim. Keeping permit and inspection records documents the work completed in your home. Coverage depends on your policy and insurer.
Home Resale Value: Unpermitted work can come to light during a home sale and lead to questions, corrections, or delays. Documented electrical approvals help you show buyers how your improvements were completed.
Common Home Projects Requiring a Permit
- Upgrading or replacing an electrical panel (breaker box).
- Installing a dedicated EV charging station or its electrical circuit.
- Adding new circuits for home additions, kitchen remodels, or hot tubs.
- Replacing old knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring.
We confirm the permit and inspection requirements for your particular project before the work begins.
What to Expect During the Inspection Process
- Rough-In Inspection: When the project includes wiring that will be concealed, the inspector checks it after installation and before drywall or other finishes cover it.
- Final Inspection: Once the electrical work is complete, including the switches, outlets, and fixtures in our scope, we arrange the final inspection. For a remodel or addition, this typically follows the drywall and finish work.
- The Visit: We request inspections and coordinate access with you. Arrange for someone age 18 or older to let the inspector in, or agree on another suitable access arrangement with us in advance. Children under 18 must not be left at the inspection site without an adult present.
The inspections your project needs depend on its scope. We explain the required visits, address any corrections within our agreed electrical scope, and keep you informed through final electrical approval.
Find local permit and inspection authorities →Frequently asked questions
Do you work on both newer and older homes?
Yes. Tane Electric provides electrical work for newer and older homes. The right scope depends on your existing system and the improvements you have in mind.
Can I ask about EV charging along with other home updates?
Yes. Share your charger, parking location, and other planned additions with Colt so the electrical capacity and work can be considered together.
Do I need an electrical permit?
Permit requirements depend on the electrical work and your property’s location. Talk directly to Colt about your project, and see our guide for local permitting authorities and inspection information. View Permits & Inspections →