Jefferson County, WA
Electrician in Chimacum, WA | Reed Electrical
Local, owner-operated residential electrical service for Chimacum homeowners and builders since 2010.
Chimacum is about 5–10 minutes south of Port Hadlock via SR-19
Travel estimates vary with the property, traffic and road conditions. Visit timing is agreed when scheduling.
Your Chimacum residential electrician
Chimacum is our next-door neighbor — the rural heart of the Quimper Peninsula's farm country. Reed Electrical serves Chimacum homes, farms and acreage along SR-19, Center Road and Beaver Valley Road.
From Port Hadlock, Chimacum is just 5 to 10 minutes away.
Chimacum homes and their electrical needs
Chimacum is a mix of farmhouses, rural homes, manufactured homes and newer custom builds on acreage. Many properties have barns, shops and well houses with their own electrical needs.
Long service runs, outbuilding feeders and well pump wiring are everyday work here.
Whatever brings you to us, you'll work directly with Ron Reed, who brings 22 years of experience to every job. We pull permits when required, keep the job site clean, and explain your options in plain language.
Electrical planning for a home on acreage
Chimacum's residential properties often involve more than the main living space. A detached personal workshop, well house or garage may be some distance from the panel, making feeder routing and equipment needs important parts of the discussion. Distance, the intended loads and available service capacity all affect the design. Before trenching or purchasing equipment, talk through where power is needed and what will operate there. Reed Electrical's work is residential; this page does not offer industrial or agricultural-production electrical services. For a homeowner's outbuilding, a properly planned circuit or subpanel is more useful than extending a series of household extension cords across the property.
Older farmhouses and piecemeal additions
Homes along Center Road and the Chimacum valley can contain several generations of remodeling. A room added later may share circuits with a part of the original house, and a newer-looking outlet does not reveal what is behind the wall. When lights flicker or a breaker trips, describe which appliances were running and whether the issue affects one room or several. Ron can trace the problem and discuss repairs or a planned upgrade. A kitchen renovation is also an opportunity to review appliance circuits and lighting while access is available. The aim is a coherent electrical layout for the residence, not unnecessary replacement based solely on age.
Keeping essential loads available during outages
For a Chimacum home supplied by a private well, losing electricity may also mean losing running water. That makes the well pump's requirements an important part of a backup-power conversation. Heating equipment, refrigeration and lights have different starting and operating loads, so choosing a generator involves more than adding up a few appliance labels. Transfer equipment must prevent the generator from energizing the utility lines. Fuel-powered units also need safe outdoor placement away from the residence's openings. Reed Electrical can review a residential generator connection and transfer switch as scheduled installation work. Utility failures and dangerous downed lines should be reported to the utility, not treated as a household wiring repair.
Building near the Tri-Area
Chimacum is close to Port Hadlock along SR-19, but appointment timing still depends on the workload and scope of the job. For a new custom home or residential addition, share plans early enough to discuss temporary power, service location and rough-in choices. Laundry equipment, kitchen appliances and future charging needs are easier to account for before drywall. A remodel may instead start with the existing panel and a walk-through of affected rooms. Ron Reed has 22 years of electrical experience, and Reed Electrical is licensed and insured. Call during Monday–Friday business hours, 8 AM to 5 PM, for a free-estimate discussion tailored to your property.
Think through the route to a residential outbuilding
A Chimacum homeowner planning power to a personal workshop should describe both the building and the path between it and the residence. Equipment needs, distance and existing service capacity shape the electrical design. Mention other property work that may affect access or trench timing, and follow the appropriate utility-location process before excavation. A detached building's circuit should not be improvised by extending cords from the house. If the workshop is only a future possibility, bring it into the planning conversation now without assuming it must be built immediately. Today's panel or service work can then be discussed with that longer-term goal in mind.
Services
Electrical services in Chimacum
New Construction Electrical
Complete wiring for custom homes, ADUs and additions — from temp power to final.
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Electrical Repairs & Service Calls
Dead outlets, tripping breakers, flickering lights — diagnosed and fixed right.
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Electrical Panel Upgrades
Replace outdated, full or recalled panels with safe modern equipment.
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Increase capacity from 60/100 amps to 200 amps for modern living.
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Generator & Transfer Switch Installation
Keep the lights, well pump and heat running through peninsula windstorms.
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The safe, code-compliant way to connect a generator to your home.
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EV Charger Installation
Level 2 home EV chargers installed safely in your garage or driveway.
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Lighting Installation
Indoor fixtures, LED upgrades and lighting that makes your home feel right.
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Whole-House Rewiring
Safely replace outdated, ungrounded or damaged wiring in older homes.
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Kitchen Remodel Electrical
Circuits, lighting and appliance hookups for kitchen remodels done to code.
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GFCI outlets, vanity lights, fans and heated floors for bath remodels.
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Why Chimacum chooses Reed Electrical
Licensed & insured. Owner-operated since 2010, with 22 years of experience.
Owner-operated
When you call, you get Ron Reed. The person who quotes your job is the person who does it.
Local to the peninsula
Based in Port Hadlock-Irondale, with short drive times across Jefferson County and nearby.
Older, rural & waterfront homes
Knob-and-tube, salt-air corrosion, long service runs and well pumps are everyday work.
Clean & on time
We show up when we say, protect your floors, and leave the job site tidy.
Nearby areas we serve
FAQ
Chimacum electrician FAQ
Can you run power to my barn or shop?
Yes. We'll size the feeder and install a subpanel if needed.
Do you wire well pumps?
Yes, we handle well pump circuits and controls.
Is Chimacum part of your regular service area?
Very much so — it's right next to our Port Hadlock base.
What should I have ready when calling about my Chimacum home?
Describe the affected rooms or proposed equipment and any remodel plans. Call (360) 301-0333 Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM; do not open electrical equipment yourself to gather information.
Homeowner reviews
Reviews from Reed Electrical's HomeAdvisor profile; no town-specific project is implied.
“Willing to go above and beyond.”
Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures Install or Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Jeremy
Jun 2022
“Did the job at a good rate and showed on time. Easy to work with.”
Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures Install or Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Ken F.
Apr 2014
“I live in an older home built in the early 1950s. I've had two professional electricians who tried to fix my non-functioning, connected front porch and living room ceiling light, to no avail. When Reed Residential Electric came to my home he analyzed a complex situation (a home with lots of remodeling over the years) and came to a solution. I have working lights again and so grateful! I highly recommend Reed Residential Electric.”
Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures Install or Repair
Yes, I recommend this pro
Laurie M.
Nov 2013
Need an electrician in Chimacum?
Call Ron at (360) 301-0333 or request a free estimate. Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Serving Port Hadlock & Jefferson County.