Dependable Electric LLC

Located in Tacoma, Washington

Address: 9330 S Steele St Unit 2, Tacoma, WA 98444, United States

Phone: +1 253-222-0696

Rating: 4.8

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Identifies as veteran-owned
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Review 1 (2024-09-06 - Rating: 5)
We had a tripped 60 amp GFCI disconnect that is connected to our hot tub. Paul was able to quickly diagnose our problem and ordered a new part to replace the old breaker. Paul kept me informed every step of the way and made a successful repair as soon as the parts arrived.I highly recommend Dependable Electric LLC.

Review 2 (2022-02-24 - Rating: 5)
Absolutely phenomenal. We wanted an outlet installed behind our wall-mounted TV to hide the cord, and after struggling to get someone to commit to come out we reached out to Dependable Electric. Paul answered my first call while on another job and promised to get back to me later that day, which he did! Not only that, he was able to come out the following day(!) and get the job done, in about half the time he originally estimated, saving us a lot of money and time. Everything about him and his team was incredible:* Super fast response* Explained everything he was planning to do* Was able to come the NEXT DAY (it was originally tentative based on whether he could make it out that day, but he made it happen)* Better solution than another electrician who wanted to cut up our drywall -- Pauls solution required no clean-up* Worked very quickly and efficiently* Had his work virtually inspected by the power company on the spot* Way less $$ than originally estimated (because he and his team were quick)Its like he snapped his fingers, one minute we had an ugly cord on the wall, the next were looking at a clean, safely hidden cord with a new outlet. It took me an entire day to process how smoothly that happened. Everyone else weve tried takes forever to get back to us and get on a schedule thats weeks out. We are so grateful for Paul and Tim and team and cant recommend them enough!

Review 3 (2024-05-20 - Rating: 5)
I thought I was having real electrical problems with my garbage disposal and dishwasher, but it turns out I just had them plugged into the wrong sockets (with the dishwasher in the switch-controlled plug). Instead of just scheduling a visit when I called, Paul helped me figure out that power was flowing by properly checking the breakers (gotta hear the click!), which led me to finding the problem. I appreciated the guidance and avoiding an expensive visit, and will be calling Dependable when I do need electrical work.

Review 4 (2022-12-18 - Rating: 5)
We hired Dependable Electric to remove knob and tube wiring, check the quality of the existing modern wiring, install several new outlets, and to fix any general electrical issues that they found in the process. Overall, Dependable Electric was fantastic to work with. Paul and his apprentice, John, were professional, courteous, and hardworking. Paul consulted us on several decisions that warranted our input and gave us reasonable options. We felt the communication in this regard was stellar. Its a great relief knowing we have safe wiring and we have complete confidence in the work that they did. We will continue to be customers if issues arise in the future and wholeheartedly recommend Dependable Electric for any sort of electrical work.

Review 5 (2021-11-30 - Rating: 5)
I hired Paul and his crew to correct a few electrical issues and install new outlets in our circa 1952 attached garage. From my first contact with Paul, I was blown away by his professionalism, skill, and courtesy. He clearly communicated all issues of the job, he asked the important questions, and kept me informed at every step along the way. Paul discovered several risky problems with my older home (live knob and tube wiring, live electrical wires that had previously been nailed through). He correct these giving me peace of mind and possibly averting disaster down the road. Paul also cleaned up some wiring recently installed by Vets Electric from a separate project. When my drywall contractor damaged some circuits after the rough-in, Paul made sure a member of his team came out as soon as possible to get my power supply up and running safely again!! Paul is one of the good guys. Hes nice, friendly, and fair. I will have him return to our home for all our electrical needs! I highly recommend Paul and his team at Dependable Electric!!

Review 6 (2018-07-17 - Rating: 5)
5 stars does not even begin to adequately rate the level of service and workmanship that Paul provides. I was painting my entry way and noticed the junction box that the chandelier was connected to was beginning to come through the ceiling. After MANY phone calls to MANY electrical businesses, Paul was the ONLY electrician that cared enough about the safety issue I was having to make room in his schedule to help me out. He showed up right on time, he wore shoe covers (WOW!!) and immediately got to work fixing the junction box. He explained to me exactly how he was going to do the repair, including how he would reinforce the box. What a relief to know that it was going to be fixed correctly! He also shortened the chain for me (an aesthetic change) which had been bugging me since the house was built. Paul also fixed a sconce that was improperly installed when the house was built. I was only hoping for an estimate on this, and then scheduling a future appointment to get the work done. But Paul kindly did the repair right then and there so no future appointments were needed. I cannot say enough GREAT things about Paul - I highly recommend him. He is courteous, dependable, professional, thorough, knowledgable, polite, and friendly. His rates are reasonable and he informs the customer of this before doing any work. Look no further. Paul is the BEST.

Review 7 (2022-05-13 - Rating: 5)
Paul is awesome. I had an outlet that wasnt functioning and helped me troubleshoot and bring it back to life over the phone. He couldve came out and charged a couple hundred but said lets see if we cant save you a service charge. Hes honest and that goes a long way, the moment I have any other electrical issues I know who Im calling!

Review 8 (2021-10-20 - Rating: 5)
Frank with Dependable was absolutely awesome! I had to have a wall heater repaired which was done very quickly. He also gave me maintenance tips for my heaters. I would definitely use this company for other electrical needs thst I have. I also referred them to my brother in law who is looking for an electrician for his rental property. Very professional and asked if they should remove there shoes and mask up! Very satisfied!

Review 9 (2017-08-11 - Rating: 5)
After calling a number of other electricians and receiving no return calls, I was referred to Paul by a colleague. My call was returned the same day. Due to potential safety concerns, he worked my electrical issue into his already very busy schedule within a few days. Paul showed on time. He is incredibly patient, polite, professional, knowledgable, thorough, and compared with his colleagues, his prices are very reasonable. I would absolutely call Paul first and only use this company for future electrical work. I highly recommend!

Review 10 (2015-11-24 - Rating: 5)
Paul did a great job on some projects we had in our condo. His work is professional and efficient. Best of all, he had recommendations for some changes that saved us a lot of money. We had been expecting to spend more than $1,000 and ended up spending less than $500. Very satisfied and would highly recommend him.

Review 11 (2017-08-01 - Rating: 5)
I couldnt be happier with the service I got from Paul! His communication, professionalism and quality of work were outstanding. He completed the work earlier and for a little bit less than his estimate. The inspector even commented on how impressed he was with the quality of work. I would highly recommend Paul!

Review 12 (2022-05-17 - Rating: 5)
This is my go-to electrician because Paul truly is dependable. Pricing is about as reasonable as you can get given the quality and skill behind the work. Hes no salesman: no upselling, no unnecessary service. He provides exceptional, honest work and take pride in his craft; something we can all agree is difficult to find.

Review 13 (2021-03-11 - Rating: 5)
Paul helped us last year with some electrical work in our home, in particular installing a new circuit and replacing broken outlets. He is extremely thorough and communicative, which put me at ease. Electrical work is something I will always leave to the pros; hell be the first guy I call if I ever need any more done.

Review 14 (2017-09-03 - Rating: 5)
I called on Dependable Electric LLC to come out to my place for some electrical work. He was very pleasant and respectful. I scheduled a date and time for the work to be done. When he pulled onto my driveway and got out of his van he saw a BIG problem that the another company had left dealing with the power line from the pole to my house. He told me I should call PSE and have them come out to see if they could repair the problem. I was having a problem with PSE on the phone. He over heard this conversation and got on the phone with PSE with me and got them to come out ASAP (within hours) to fix the problem on the spot. Now onto what he did for us. I had to have 5 new outlets placed in different rooms of my house. He not only completed that task within one day he placed them right where we needed them. The price was well within my budget. I expected to pay a lot and it was much cheaper than I could have thought it would have been. His work was done very well, I would recommend this company to all my friends and family members. I would give him 10 stars if I could.

Review 15 (2021-08-26 - Rating: 5)
Called at least 20 electricians who all sounded like they couldn’t care less about the issue I was facing. Called dependable electric who was also busy, but took the time to explain things to me over the phone which resulted in them not even having to come out. I really appreciated their honesty and transparency and the fact that they saved me so much money. I would trust them with any electrical work in the future.

Review 16 (2018-03-12 - Rating: 5)
Honest, good communication, good follow-through, and great clean-up! We recently had Paul do some rewiring and lighting install work on our home, he will be my first call the next time we need electrical work.

Review 17 (2019-06-07 - Rating: 5)
Paul let me know to call the power company first. This ended up saving us. The problem was with the power companys connection at the transformer. I highly recommend Paul. His honesty and integrity are appreciated. Will be using him if and when we have a need for electrical in the future. Thank you Paul

Review 18 (2021-06-25 - Rating: 5)
From the moment we spoke on the phone to the end of the appointment this company was professional , friendly and transparent. They are pretty busy and booked out a couple weeks but worth the wait.They were very open about the issues and walked me through the whole process even though I don’t know anything about electrical work. They explained things thoroughly to where I could understand where the problems were. We are definitely going to use this company again for future projects and repairs !

Review 19 (2021-09-20 - Rating: 5)
I had a subpanel to the garage installed by Dependable. Great work and trustworthy crew. Even the city inspector spoke highly of Paul and his team. They are now my go-to for electrical work!

Review 20 (2023-02-28 - Rating: 5)
Had some new outlets and circuits installed in the garage. They did a great job of communicating timing, making recommendations for my desired use, and answering all my questions before/during/after installation.

Review 21 (2021-05-27 - Rating: 5)
Paul and Tim were great. Honest, knowledgeable and they worked harder than I can explain to make sure they finished on time and under budget. We will use them again and I hope you do too.

Review 22 (2020-01-17 - Rating: 5)
Paul and Tim did a fantastic job with the electrical job I hired them for at my house in Tacoma this January. They communicated well, were knowledgeable and thorough. I plan to utilize them for future jobs.

Review 23 (2020-12-03 - Rating: 5)
Called around a few companies and was excited to locate Dependable Electric. Their professionalism and patience educating me was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend using this company for all of your electric issues. Their customer service is exceptional, which is an extreme rarity in this day and age.

Review 24 (2021-05-13 - Rating: 5)
After I messed up a DIY install light switch installation, I decided to call for help. The team came out -- the same day and quickly fixed everything. Absolute professionals. Highly recommend.

Review 25 (2020-12-08 - Rating: 5)
Paul is very professional and was able to replace my forced air electric heater very quickly. Great work!

Review 26 (2024-04-19 - Rating: 5)
Paul was awesome. He is a real master of his craft!

Review 27 (2018-06-01 - Rating: 5)
Paul was very professional, knowledgeable, and budget friendly. He went straight to the issue w/o wasting time. I would definitely recommend him.

Review 28 (2024-01-27 - Rating: 5)
A thousand stars for Dependable Electric ! Paul is AMAZING ! He went above and beyond! Highly professional, thorough, while working faster and harder than I could imagine. Went over the top to explain as he worked. Pricing was more than fair. Am so thank ful to have found him ! You couldnt find a more professional electrician, nor a kinder person, Thank you Paul

Review 29 (2024-01-14 - Rating: 5)
Anyone searching for an electrician in Tacoma, search no further! I called and described my breaker issue to Paul, and initially tried to setup an appointment. He called me back a few minutes later and said it sounds like a similar issue he just resolved for one of his customers, it was indeed a faulty surge protector on the same circuit!He couldve charged me 350 to come out to diagnose and fix it, but he solved it over the phone. I now know this company is not out to just make a buck off of you but actually solve your problems. It is nice to have such a trustworthy company that you can call on.I will bring all my electrical issues to Paul and Dependable Electric as long as I live in Tacoma! Thank you Paul!

Review 30 (2024-06-19 - Rating: 5)
Great service will gladly use them again

Review 31 (2023-09-30 - Rating: 5)
We’ve returned to Paul and his team to do multiple repairs and installations over the years. He is extremely thorough, gave us detailed descriptions about various routes we could go our projects, and offered fair prices. Thank you, Paul!

Review 32 (2024-03-07 - Rating: 5)
Paul saved me money. I called Paul and he said, go check and see if one of the breakers is real squishy, thatll be the one you need to flip again and it might save you $500 bucks. He was right. I called him back to thank him. That kind of honesty and integrity is really admirable.

Review 33 (2023-01-07 - Rating: 5)
Paul and John were excellent. They installed 2 outlets in our attics. Had to run conduit and get into inconvenient spaces. Work was done quickly and diligently and Quotes were honest and fair prices. We ended up even coming in below the initial estimate. They advised us on some potential issues they spotted with other peoples shotty workmanship and suggested repairs. The inspection post work went flawless and their reputation for good work preceded them from the city. Anytime I need electrical work done they will be the go to.

Review 34 (2022-01-19 - Rating: 5)
Really appreciate the help from Dependable Electric. Paul returned my call efficiently, went over my project for details, and answered all questions. Frank called ahead and came out as scheduled, and got all the work done on time and on budget. Overall a great job and highly recommend this company.

Review 35 (2020-02-24 - Rating: 5)
I called Paul on a Friday afternoon after doing a quick Google search for an electrician in Tacoma. Since Dependable Electric had a good review, I did not hesitate to call.While I was expecting to arrange an appointment for the next week, Paul said he was in the area and would be happy to stop by. Barely 30 minutes later, he pulled up in my drive way ready to work.The circuit in my garage kept blowing due to the number of power tools I was trying to use. Paul quickly came up with a plan to install two 20 amp circuits right below the breaker box. The job was completed in less than an hour and Paul took the time to explain the inspection process to me.From the initial Google search to the time Paul and his co-worker completed the work and left was not even 2 hours. The work is clean and everything works great. The price was fair. Paul even took the time to talk to me about an issue I am having in a different part of the house. No doubt I’ll be calling him for that work too.All in all, I could not be happier with the work Paul and his team completed.Thanks, Paul!

Review 36 (2020-08-21 - Rating: 5)
We purchased an older home with knob and tube wiring and outdated electrical service. We had Paul out to upgrade our service and completely rewire our kitchen and bathroom. His professionalism, knowledge and diligence is just outstanding. We are now looking to bring the rest of the house into the modern era and I wouldnt think of hiring anyone else. He is a great electrician and a genuinely nice guy.

Review 37 (2020-09-15 - Rating: 5)
I live in a small condo complex with five units. I have had Dependable Electric do work in my own home as well as projects for the entire building. They are knowledgeable, thorough and do an excellent job. If anyone asks me if I know a good electrician, I tell them to call Dependable Electric.

Review 38 (2020-05-29 - Rating: 5)
These are the electricians you want! Im remodeling a bathroom and needed a new circuit run in a 1969 house that involved a difficult attic with limited space. Paul, the owner of the company, came out within a few days to give me a bid and we scheduled the job. They came today and completed the job in less time than he had anticipated even though it wasnt an easy run. Very professional. He takes real pride in his art--and its obvious how passionate he is about what he does. It was a real privilege to have him-the other reviews are spot on. Hes busy but hes worth the wait! Well definitely have him back for a future project we have planned.

Review 39 (2019-05-11 - Rating: 5)
I had the pleasure of working directly with Paul for 3 days. Paul has the attention to detail and hard work ethic you want on your electrical proect. I highly recommend him!

Review 40 (2018-05-18 - Rating: 5)
Paul was very professional and pleasant to work with. Thank you!

Review 41 (2021-12-09 - Rating: 5)
Called them in morning came out about 2pm & fixed the problem..Thank you

Review 42 (2025-01-07 - Rating: 5)
Totally awesome Electrician! Paul was professional, on time, & did fantastic work. An aptly named business! Highly recommended.