Callahan Electric

Located in Portland, Oregon

Address: 1623 SE Lafayette St, Portland, OR 97202, United States

Phone: +1 503-421-4553

Rating: 4.9

Services

Online estimates
On-site services
Appointment required

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Review 1 (2025-01-08 - Rating: 5)
Excellent experience from scheduling to quoting to completion of the work. My generator interlock was installed safely and professionally. Im happy to have chosen Callahan Electric and do not hesitate to recommend them. Thanks for the great job!

Review 2 (2024-11-21 - Rating: 5)
Sam and Kurt added some outlets in our kitchen and a light fixture above the kitchen sink. They are a great team: timely, friendly, efficient and respectful. They did all the work under 3 hours and was very mindful about doing minimal cutting to our dry wall and ceiling.Steve is the owner; he provided the initial bid for the work, and he was very professional and organized. Shelly who did the scheduling is a great communicator. Overall, it’s a very organized place you can trust. I’ll be using them for any future projects and recommending them to friends and neighbors.

Review 3 (2024-12-16 - Rating: 5)
Got them from a neighbors outstanding referral and they were spot on! What a lovely business to deal with, especially when under stress...like when the oven cant work! They went above and beyond to help me, and I cannot say enough about how lucky we are to have a business like this in our neighborhood.

Review 4 (2024-07-03 - Rating: 5)
I have worked with on two separate jobs now. Both crews were extremely helpful and knowledge. Their pricing was better than most quotes, and on both jobs they finished faster than anticipated and helped with some other random side projects. Quality has been superb and Steve was able to work me in within just a few days of calling. Highly recommend

Review 5 (2024-08-07 - Rating: 5)
Great experience with Callahan adding a vehicle charger and some other electrical modifications. Estimator listened to what I wanted and the quote reflected exactly what I was asking for. Techs were respectful, skilled communicators and performed high quality work. Thanks!

Review 6 (2024-02-19 - Rating: 5)
I love working with Callahan Electric!Steve and his team helped install electrical to my new backyard studio. He made sure we were making choices that made sense with our goals, the foreseeable future (relating to our electric box limitations), offered insight on how to make our home more safe, and followed through with EXCELLENT work. I think their prices are very reasonable for the amount of care and quality they put into their work.Everyone on his team is kind, eager to help, patient, and communicate so well. I HIGHLY recommend them to anyone who needs electrical work done.

Review 7 (2023-12-03 - Rating: 5)
When I knew I needed to update the electrical in my home, I was really worried whether Id find a company I could trust.I found Callahan and hoped it would be a good choice, and it absolutely was! Steve Callahan came out and was so clear and kind, I felt a sense of relief after we met. The guys came out, did the work and they too were clear, kind and patient with my questions. The job was done well and quickly.The guys had to drill a hole in my bathroom wall and broke a tile. Steve Callahan did not hesitate to pay for the fix. It was a small fix, and the integrity Callahan Electric displayed was really impressive.Lastly, but not least, the cost...EXCELLENT!An entire new electrical panel, several new outlets, new light outlet and fixture, and grounding of appliances all for just a little over $3000. I felt this was a reasonable price, especially because it came with the peace of mind that I hired the right company.I would recommend Callahan to anyone.

Review 8 (2019-10-24 - Rating: 5)
I highly recommend Callahan Electric. The team did a lot of work for us both to update old wiring in our house, and a new job getting lights in a shed. Professional, punctual and easy to communicate with. I never write reviews but am taking the time because they really are great.

Review 9 (2023-12-12 - Rating: 5)
These folks are the absolute best and we will never call another electrician again. They are the most efficient, thorough, and reasonably priced electricians weve ever worked with and their troubleshooting skills are unmatched. Weve had them out a few times to do all sorts of work, from installing a new breaker box to outlet rewiring and they have made every experience want me to invite them over for holiday dinner (seriously).

Review 10 (2024-03-27 - Rating: 5)
Best electrician experience Ive had in Portland. Marshall came out to my home and helped me work through a list of issues. He was very experienced, efficient, and personable. I highly recommend Callahan Electric.

Review 11 (2024-12-18 - Rating: 5)
When we were asking around to replace our electrician who retired, Callahan Electric came highly recommended by more people we talked to than any other. The bid was reasonable, communication was clear, and both the office staff and person on site were friendly and professional. They accommodated our very specific requirements for installing a new induction range, and two other small jobs Id been putting off and did not cut corners. Im very happy with the work and this is now our go-to electrician for the foreseeable future.Tip: Plan to book well in advance, because we are definitely not the only family that feels this way in SE.

Review 12 (2023-11-21 - Rating: 5)
Callahan Electric called at 8:30 this morning and asked if they could change my afternoon appointment to this morning between 9:30 p-10:00. Murray came, replaced the 2 fluorescent lights with the new ballast free LED ceiling lights I had ordered on Amazon. He.also tightened the loose outlet box screw in the kitchen and replaced a 2 hole outlet with a grounded 3 hole outlet. All in about 30 minutes. Initial inspection, call charge was quoted at $225 or $250, I don’t remember which and $150/hr after that. He was early by 3/4 of a day and very thorough and very nice and worked efficiently and quickly to get all done in the 30 minutes. I have now added them to my contacts. I will definitely be using them again! In adding them I now know why they wanted to come early. They are on the same street over on Foster Road, about 4-5 blocks over but across Powell Blvd. Murray just hit me up as the quickie on his way out from home base to his first scheduled appointment giving him tine off toward the end of the day when I was scheduled. I am very happy to have it down earlier so a win for both me and Murray! He left saying they would email me the bill. Nothing yet. Anyway, I give Callahan a 6 of a 5 star rating!!

Review 13 (2023-05-04 - Rating: 5)
Excellent company and service from start to finish. We had a short somewhere in the house leaving the front of house and outdoor lights dark. Called this company and had a very helpful person on the phone that set us up with appointment about 2 weeks out (not an emergency or it might have been sooner). Before the appointment we were contacted about earlier time than original and that worked for us, we also had that time confirmed so we were not kept guessing and waiting. Marshall was able to quickly find the problem and fix the short and it was not where we expected, he also found another issue that he fixed. Overall very happy with timeliness skill and speed of this company and its crew Also bill was very reasonable and that was a nice surprise.

Review 14 (2023-03-07 - Rating: 5)
Outstanding company with a great reputation. Callahan upgraded us to 200 amp service and upgraded the panel in our old Portland home. The city inspector told us that Callahan always does quality work and always passes code. They took care of it all in a day and saved us thousands of dollars. Some companies bid the same job at 2x or 3x the price. Stay away from Mr Electric, Greenbox, Roth. You will get high quality work that fits your budget when you choose Callahan.

Review 15 (2023-08-30 - Rating: 5)
The crew from Callahan Electric are the best. They are punctual, professional and fun to work with. They clean up after themselves and stop to explain any time I dont understand what they are doing. We have been using them since 2017 for various projects from installing a new electrical panel to hanging a chandelier. We will continue to call them with future electrical needs.

Review 16 (2024-04-27 - Rating: 5)
Stellar service and reasonably priced. Will definitely use Callahan Electric the next time I need work done. They were very prompt, professional and made sure they did everything with as minimal damage as possible. Ran two dedicated circuits all the way across the house and got numerous outlets installed (among some other things).

Review 17 (2023-06-12 - Rating: 5)
Steve Callahan and his team were very professional, efficient, and delivered high quality work. They explained everything they did very well, and their team was extremely effective, performing numerous upgrades and installations around my house in the course of a single day. I highly recommend their services!

Review 18 (2023-08-19 - Rating: 5)
Reasonably priced service and great communication from the whole team! We had our electric panel upgraded and a Level 2 EV charger installed, and the crew got all of them done in merely 7 hours. Pete was so considerate and left me a voicemail about their arrival so they didnt have to knock and get all the dogs excited.

Review 19 (2022-06-14 - Rating: 5)
I hired Callahan Electric to upgrade and relocate my electrical panel, meter and mast. I also had them run power out to my garage and set up a separate panel there. They were timely, professional, and competitively priced. When hiring contractors, I cannot express how important it is to have clear communication with a contractor so everyone knows what to expect. Steve was great at responding to all of my questions, discussing the many options for the work I was considering and was straight forward with pricing. He also did a great job of keeping me informed on the progress of the work, inspections and outages as they happened. I would absolutely (and plan to) hire Callahan again and have already recommended them to friends looking to have electrical work done.

Review 20 (2024-10-11 - Rating: 5)
I am a contractor who has worked with a lot of electricians over the years and I can confidently say that Steve and his team are some of the best that Ive ever worked with. They have excellent communication which cuts out a lot of the hassle of scheduling etc. They are trustworthy and will work with you to save money rather than constantly trying to upsell or tack things on. And to top it all off, their prices are competitive and consistent. This level of competence and care is unfortunately rare these days. Thank you Steve, Shelly, and the rest of the Callahan service team for offering such quality service.

Review 21 (2023-06-07 - Rating: 5)
Excellent all around. Estimate was competitive and delivered within a day. I had several follow-up questions all of which were answered very promptly. The electricians who did the work arrived right on time and performed the work exactly as discussed. Invoice aligned with the estimate. Cant ask for anything more. An easy recommendation.

Review 22 (2022-10-01 - Rating: 5)
The owner Steve does a great job of going through different options for the work, and both times Ive got a quote from him he actually recommended the cheapest option. Callahan installed an additional exterior outlet for me at less than a third of the bids I got from other electricians, and their work is really good. They were also able to schedule me much sooner than anywhere. Highly recommended.

Review 23 (2022-11-19 - Rating: 5)
Shelly responded quickly when I submitted an email for free estimate. Steve took the time to explain the process and answered every questions I had. Anytime I had questions and sent an email or call the office, I receive an answer almost immediately. Callahan also send text reminder when they will be arriving and also sent an email after they finished the electrical work of what to expect after. Im glad I chose to work with this company.

Review 24 (2024-03-24 - Rating: 5)
The entire team at Callahan is exceptional! The most affordable service with high quality work and communication. We absolutely recommend.

Review 25 (2024-10-01 - Rating: 5)
They were amazing to work with, very professional and fixed my problem quickly.

Review 26 (2024-07-02 - Rating: 5)
Called on a Friday and was able to get squeezed in for a troubleshooting call on the following Monday. Marshall identified the problem immediately and didnt mind me watching/learning.

Review 27 (2021-10-20 - Rating: 5)
I’ve used Callahan electric twice now and both times I was so happy I did! The owner came to my house to build an estimate and I had it the next day. The crew that came in to install my products were knowledgeable, professional and respectful. The pricing is fair as well! I just love working with small businesses and these guys did not disappoint. I will be recommending Callahan Electric to everyone.

Review 28 (2022-08-04 - Rating: 5)
I needed emergency repair to our Main Mast Electric Pipe as it was damaged after a large tree limb pulled it off the side of the house. Callahan Electric responded within 15mins of the call as we are local in Eastmoreland. Steve Callahan met with PGE at the house, reviewed the work. Provided a proposal that day and mobilized his crew the next day. I would highly recommend Callahan Electric to anyone needed quality electrical work. I will definitely be using them again, amazing service.

Review 29 (2013-01-29 - Rating: 5)
Steve did an awesome job splitting our old-Portland-style home into two electrical services. The house was zoned as a duplex many years ago and we wanted to split the meters and breaker panels. He was easy to work with and provided lots of money-saving ideas which we ended up using. He got the job done on time and his project cost estimate was spot on. We have since passed his name on to friends and they have also complimented back to us about his great work. We would definitely use Callahan Electric again on future electrical projects.thanks steve!Kurt&Dan

Review 30 (2019-10-28 - Rating: 5)
I would definitely recommend Callahan Electric! We had them come to our business to install some outlets. The team was prompt and the work was done efficiently and the quality of work was top notch. I asked them last minute to install an extra light and this was not a problem for them at all. The guys were also very friendly. We would not use anyone else for our electrical needs!

Review 31 (2018-12-19 - Rating: 5)
Steve’s team was fast, efficient, and very helpful. Professional to a “T”, yet quite willing to pause for a moment and explain anything necessary. They were accommodating to changes, and the resulting additional charges were quite reasonable.County inspections were, in short, quick and uneventful.If you need a really good electrician, Steve Callahan’s team is the Way To Go!

Review 32 (2022-07-26 - Rating: 5)
If I could give Callahan Electric 28000 stars I would! We knew once we met Steve Callahan, we picked the right Electrical company. He was prompt, right off the bat he caught an issue regarding the meter spot, and very detailed about what to expect.We were told it would be a few months out which worked fine for us, the estimate was reasonable and we set a date. On the day scheduled for work, three crew members showed up on time, and got straight to the business at hand, they were all diligent, professional, and obviously very talented at what they do. Shelly in the office was in constant communication with us, letting us know what was happening step by step...Ultimately, Callahan Electric has an AMAZING Team, and we wouldnt hesitate to use their services again!

Review 33 (2018-06-04 - Rating: 5)
Ive used Callahan Electric now for two projects. In 2013 they did a 100A panel replacement/consolidation in my old house. In may 2018 they did a 100A->200A panel upgrade, service upgrade and mast relocation for us. Steve is very professional and honest. Ive referred him to friends several times.

Review 34 (2020-09-09 - Rating: 5)
Awesome experience from start to finish. I bought an old (1910) house and had a laundry list of fixes/changes with the electric - things werent grounded, I needed new outlets...and a new panel - so I had Steve come by for a walk-through and estimate.The first thing he told me was Im going to be a dream killer - he was very straightforward with how much damage I would have to do to the house in order to make some of the changes I wanted. I can do this...but was his answer to some of the work. I appreciated his approach. He also gave me the option of trenching the walls myself to save money (guess who learned how to trench last weekend?)Pete, Trevor, and Chris came out on day 1 of 2 and were incredible guys. So friendly and respectful of my house. They answered my questions, gave me some pointers for later, and all around did an amazing job. In fact, they did such a good job that they finished the work (so there was no day 2). Its obvious they love their craft, enjoy working together, and just have a great attitude all around.When tradesmen come to my house, it can be nerve wracking. Not so with these great electricians. 10/10 would share a porch beer with. I have no hesitations about using them in the future.Thank you Steve, Pete, Trevor and Chris.

Review 35 (2023-01-06 - Rating: 5)
Its strange that this business has only one review besides mine. They have done 2 jobs for us and are very well priced, always on time and work fast even if there is a bit of miscommunication about the details of the job. They were recommended by my friend/neighbor/realtor and we are very happy with the work.

Review 36 (2021-12-18 - Rating: 5)
Callahan Electric were super professional, on time, reasonable cost and very efficient. They did two jobs for us - one of which we surprised them with the day before. The updated request was no trouble for them and they did a fantastic job. HIGHLY recommend.

Review 37 (2022-03-08 - Rating: 5)
Ive used Callahan Electric a few times now and have been very impressed. Steve is very organized and has provided a detailed bid for each job. His guys have been very professional and punctual. Ill be using them for any future electrical work.

Review 38 (2013-03-13 - Rating: 5)
Steve and Victor showed up promptly and got right to work. I had them wire my detached garage for 220. Steve told me my options and helped me decide on the best one. They did an excellent job and worked quickly. They paid attention to detail and left the job site clean and orderly. I would highly recommend them.

Review 39 (2021-09-01 - Rating: 5)
We used Callahan electric to put an interlock system onto our electric panel and add a 50 amp generator hook up in case we ever lose power. His team was fantastic and when we had the inspector check the work he made a comment that we chose one of the best electricians. They are also very reasonably priced compared to all of the quotes that we got.

Review 40 (2020-08-06 - Rating: 5)
Ive used multiple electricians over the years and this company has hands down been the best. If you want a straight shooter who gets it done professionally and quickly then Callahan is your place. Communication was excellent, with no hassles. I also know Steve hires the best and treats his employees really well which is important. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM for anything!

Review 41 (2021-02-06 - Rating: 5)
Do you need a good electrician? We highly recommend Callahan electric, we have used them twice and found them honest, reliable and highly communicative, which is refreshing. We first hired them to install a new electrical panel as our old one was a fire hazard. If you have a electrical panel from Federal Pacific please replace it!! Then recently we had an short in a light switch and they came out the next day and fixed it within minutes. They are knowledgeable, dependable with affordable pricing.

Review 42 (2022-11-28 - Rating: 5)
I have done business with Steve and Callaghan electric a few times over the years. Very professional very helpful and stands by his work. Highly recommend him. Also hes just a nice guy.

Review 43 (2023-11-29 - Rating: 5)
Fixed our kitchen light on short notice so that we didnt have to cook Thanksgiving dinner in the dark. Excellent customer service, highly recommend.

Review 44 (2022-06-22 - Rating: 5)
I’ve used Steve and his team as my go-to electrical people for a decade while I was a realtor, recommended them to clients, and use them for my personal electrical needs. I They are friendly, knowledgeable and professional every time. I wouldn’t think to use anyone else*.*unless you have knob & tube - they don’t work on it

Review 45 (2013-11-15 - Rating: 5)
Steve and his crew did a great job on my small project (4 new recepticals and a light fixture). They communicated well and were on time for the appointment. Give them a try.

Review 46 (2021-03-07 - Rating: 5)
This team does the job right! we can be confident that future adjustments will be straightforward as our needs evolve. They tidied up after their work, returned our phone calls promptly, and were pleasant to deal with. This work was done for our commercial space.

Review 47 (2020-08-17 - Rating: 5)
Steve and his crew were top-notch when wiring our ADU: competitive pricing, quick service, always there when they said they would be. I would highly recommend them, Steve owns the company and gave great personal service all the way through, never handing me off the a PM or office manager.

Review 48 (2017-03-07 - Rating: 5)
Im a general contractor and use Steve and his team for a lot of my projects. They are very reliable and do high quality work. I would recommend them to my friends and family.

Review 49 (2016-03-18 - Rating: 5)
I use Callahan on all of my remodeling projects. I have been a licensed general contractor in Oregon for over 20 years so I have seen a few. Take my word Steve will do you right.

Review 50 (2014-06-10 - Rating: 5)
We hired Steve and his crew twice now and both times they did excellent and under-bid their competition significantly. Couldnt recommend them enough. You wont do better.

Review 51 (2021-09-20 - Rating: 5)
Everything was exactly as they said and just very straightforward. Ive dealt with a variety of contractors and this was simply smooth from start to finish. They showed up as they said they would and cost exactly what they gave in the bid. their work was seemless.

Review 52 (2022-10-06 - Rating: 5)
Busy, busy company, which Im good waiting a few weeks for. I sense their #1 focus is on the Customer, and really arent surprised that they have many reaching out for their expertise.

Review 53 (2024-02-12 - Rating: 5)
Nicest dude help restore my electricity! I’m all pharmacy and my baseline knowledge for almost everything else is 0…I’ll definitely be requesting additional services when needed. Thank you!!

Review 54 (2024-01-04 - Rating: 5)
You will be impressed by the excellent service of Callahan Electric!!!We first met Steve Callahan in 2016 when we were having our kitchen completely remodeled down to the studs. Steve and his crew, including Marshall and others, reconfigured all of the wiring to accommodate installments and relocations of new appliances, including a range, exhaust fan, refrigerator and microwave. They also added new tamper-resistant outlets throughout, including one in a new larger island, and also installed new wiring for under cabinet lighting. In addition to the kitchen, they installed wiring for two sump pumps in our crawl space.This January 3rd, Marshall came out to check on the heavy chandelier in our bedroom, which he and a co-worker had installed in December 2019. It’s still perfect! Every Callahan employee has given us excellent service, with competence and kindness, and you will be very happy you called them!

Review 55 (2023-10-26 - Rating: 5)
Callahan came highly recommended by a family friend, and they did not disappoint. Professional, fair, friendly. Great communication. They suggested some repairs/upgrades that we would not have thought to ask for - they wanted to make sure our electrical system was safe and up to code. Much appreciated!

Review 56 (2021-06-15 - Rating: 5)
Professional, efficient, reasonably priced - we will definitely use them again!

Review 57 (2022-02-13 - Rating: 5)
Steve in was very helpful in determining solutions to changes and upgrades to our electrical system. His crew was very professional and thorough and did an excellent job. Highly recommended

Review 58 (2022-11-14 - Rating: 5)
I received several bids for electrical work on our home and ultimately chose Callahan for the work. Glad I did! Steve’s crew were professional and great to work with, very flexible with us as well. We had 2 new exterior lights added and old electric removed. They arrived on time however we needed to remove some more sheet rock so they could access the wiring. They were able to move another appointment around to allow us time to do what needed to get done and were able to come back in the afternoon. Overall great experience and I definitely know who to call next time we need electrical work done!

Review 59 (2022-06-11 - Rating: 5)
Marshall was on time, knowledgeable, quick, and professional. He did the work in a fraction of the time it took another to do. We are totally pleased with everything and will call this company first whenever we need electrical work done responsibly and reasonably priced. Definitely quality work you can trust.

Review 60 (2016-12-11 - Rating: 5)
Excellent electrical company to hire for work. Callahan specializes in residential remodel work, residential service work and light commercial build outs including tennant improvements. Collaborating with Callahan on projects provides optimum results at a fair price.

Review 61 (2020-09-08 - Rating: 5)
I had the siding on my house replaced and the previous contractor who did it must have driven a nail through an electric wire and the house became a giant circuit on the outside (gutters, aluminum foam top, etc). My new contractor brought these guys in to fix it so their team could add the new siding. The guys from Callahan electric figured out the exact wire causing the issue without any damage to my house and walls. They were super respectful and I would recommend them to anyone and will use again myself.

Review 62 (2021-03-19 - Rating: 5)
Callahan wired and powered me up for my backyard sauna build out recently. I had such a great experience that I felt it necessary to share via this review, not something I typically take the time to do.The electricians that came out were friendly and punctual. They knew the scope of work and were happy to explain and help me understand details. I left them to do their thing, final product was some of the cleanest workmanship youll see, and the cost to me was very fair and reasonable.I would recommend Callahan Electric first and foremost for any electrical work in the Portland area!!-Michael Toews