Our home county
Residential Electrician in Jefferson County, WA
Our home county — Port Hadlock, Port Townsend, Port Ludlow, Chimacum and beyond.
Jefferson County is home for Reed Electrical. Ron Reed has been wiring, repairing and upgrading homes here since 2010, and Ron brings 22 years of electrical experience. We're based in Port Hadlock-Irondale, right in the middle of the Quimper Peninsula's population center, which means short drive times to most of the county's homes.
From the Victorian neighborhoods of Port Townsend to the golf-course homes of Port Ludlow, the farms around Chimacum, the waterfront cabins of Marrowstone Island, and the timbered acreage down Highway 101 toward Quilcene and Brinnon, Jefferson County has a little of everything. That variety is exactly why a local residential electrician matters here.
Homes across Jefferson County
Housing in Jefferson County spans more than 150 years. Port Townsend has some of the best-preserved Victorian architecture on the West Coast, with homes that often still contain knob-and-tube wiring or decades of piecemeal updates. Port Hadlock, Irondale and Chimacum mix older farmhouses with 1970s–90s ramblers and manufactured homes. Port Ludlow and Kala Point are mostly newer planned communities, while rural parcels throughout the county are increasingly home to new custom builds, ADUs and shops. Each type has different electrical needs, and we're comfortable with all of them.
Windstorms, outages and backup power
Winter windstorms are a fact of life here. Tall firs, long overhead distribution lines and exposed shorelines mean outages are frequent, and rural areas along SR-19, SR-116 and US-101 can wait longest for restoration. That's why generator installations and transfer switches have become one of our most requested services. We help homeowners choose between standby generators and safe portable hookups, then install the transfer equipment that protects your home and the utility crews working to restore power.
Older homes and panel upgrades
A large share of the county's homes still run on original 60- or 100-amp services and panels that are decades old. Adding a heat pump, EV charger or shop can push those systems past their limits. We evaluate the load, explain your options, and handle panel replacements and service upgrades from permit through utility reconnection. Near the water, we also see a lot of corrosion from salt air, which shortens equipment life and is worth checking.
New construction in Jefferson County
New homes keep going up across the county, from infill lots in Port Townsend to acreage near Center Road and Beaver Valley. Reed Electrical provides temporary construction power, new service installations, rough-in and finish wiring for builders and owner-builders. Because we're local, we're easy to reach when the schedule shifts, and we know what local inspectors expect.
Start with the way your household uses electricity
The electrical needs of a Jefferson County residence are shaped by both its equipment and its setting. A waterfront cottage being converted for full-time use may need a different plan from a new house on acreage near Chimacum. List the appliances, heating equipment and charging needs you have now, then identify changes you expect to make. Ron can review those demands against the existing service and circuits. A panel upgrade, a new branch circuit and a service upgrade are different jobs; understanding that distinction helps establish a useful scope. The right recommendation depends on inspection and planning, not a blanket rule that every older home must be rewired.
Coordinate new construction before walls close
For a residential build in Jefferson County, electrical planning starts with temporary power and the permanent service location. Kitchen layouts, laundry equipment, bathroom fans and exterior lighting then shape rough-in choices. Builders and homeowners should discuss future garage charging, a residential workshop or an ADU early enough that capacity and pathways can be considered together. Reed Electrical offers temporary service, new-home wiring and finish installation. Where a Washington electrical permit and inspection are required, those steps belong in the project sequence. Other building or land-use approvals remain separate matters. Bringing current plans and equipment specifications to the initial conversation is more useful than relying on a generic circuit count.
Remodel work and targeted repairs
A recurring trip or a light that has stopped working should be diagnosed before deciding on a major modernization. In a house with several additions, circuits may not correspond neatly to the current room layout. Tell Ron which devices are affected and what was operating when the issue occurred. Do not fit a larger breaker just to prevent a trip, and avoid using an outlet that feels hot or appears damaged. Planned kitchen and bathroom remodels can also provide access for circuit improvements, lighting and ventilation work. The estimate should distinguish the fault that needs repair from elective upgrades and preparation for future equipment, so the work fits the residence.
Choose a backup system around essential household loads
From exposed shoreline homes to wooded rural properties, an outage plan begins with priorities. Refrigeration, selected lights, heating controls and a private well may be the loads a household most wants to preserve. Their requirements determine the generator and transfer arrangement, rather than an assumption that every appliance can run at once. Safe transfer equipment prevents generator power from energizing the utility supply. Fuel-powered generators must operate outdoors and away from doors, windows and vents. Reed Electrical can discuss installation during scheduled weekday hours. Backup equipment does not provide a utility restoration guarantee, and the business does not offer 24/7 or emergency service.
Towns we serve in Jefferson County
Port Hadlock →
Our home base
Port Townsend →
About 15 minutes north of Port Hadlock via SR-20
Port Ludlow →
About 20 minutes south of Port Hadlock via Oak Bay Road
Chimacum →
About 5–10 minutes south of Port Hadlock via SR-19
Marrowstone Island →
About 15 minutes from Port Hadlock via SR-116 and the Indian Island bridge
Quilcene →
About 25 minutes south of Port Hadlock via SR-19 and US-101
Brinnon →
About 40 minutes south of Port Hadlock via US-101
Discovery Bay →
About 15 minutes west of Port Hadlock via SR-20
Smaller communities
More of Jefferson County
Irondale
Irondale is part of our Port Hadlock home community, with established homes and residential properties near Port Townsend Bay. Review older circuits before adding new heating equipment or beginning a remodel.
Mats Mats
Mats Mats lies near Port Ludlow, with homes around its sheltered bay and surrounding wooded roads. Outdoor electrical work should account for weather exposure, while a generator plan can focus on essential household loads.
Cape George
Cape George includes bluff-top and wooded residential settings along Discovery Bay. Outdoor lighting should suit the exposure, while a panel review can help plan new equipment or backup power.
Kala Point
Kala Point is a planned residential community near Port Townsend Bay. For an established home, review existing capacity before adding an EV charger, and coordinate lighting changes with the room layout.
Gardiner
Gardiner sits along US-101 near Discovery Bay, with rural residential properties. A household on a private well can include water supply in its generator plan and discuss the electrical side of pump problems.
Coyle
Coyle lies on the Toandos Peninsula beside Hood Canal. For a residence here, backup-power planning can consider essential loads and safe transfer equipment, while outdoor connections need attention to weather exposure.
Services
Popular services in Jefferson County
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.
Learn more →Why homeowners choose Reed Electrical
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.
FAQ
Jefferson County electrician FAQ
Where in Jefferson County do you work?
Everywhere from Port Townsend and Marrowstone Island south through Port Hadlock, Chimacum, Port Ludlow, Quilcene and Brinnon, plus smaller communities like Cape George, Kala Point, Gardiner and Coyle.
Are you based in Jefferson County?
Yes. Reed Electrical is based in Port Hadlock-Irondale and has served the county since 2010.
What are your hours?
Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Call (360) 301-0333 to schedule.
Do you handle permits in Jefferson County?
Yes. When a job requires a Washington State electrical permit and inspection, we take care of it.
Can I plan several electrical improvements in Jefferson County together?
Yes. Describe your intended appliances, lighting and remodel plans so Ron can discuss the circuits and capacity as a coordinated residential project.
Serving all of Jefferson County
Call Ron at (360) 301-0333 or request a free estimate. Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. Serving Port Hadlock & Jefferson County.