Electric Avenue PNW is the licensed electrician for Rock Creek and the 97229 corridor — panel upgrades, EV charger installation, generator installs, whole-home rewiring, and 24/7 emergency electrical service. Same crew, same standards, same Oregon CCB# 248553 that’s earned 235+ five-star reviews across the Portland metro, now working unincorporated Washington County every week.
Whether you own a 1990s home in the original Rock Creek subdivisions, a 2000s build off NW 185th or Bethany Boulevard, a newer construction near PCC Rock Creek campus, or a property closer to the actual Rock Creek floodplain, we wire it right. On-site assessment. Permits filed with Washington County. Same-week scheduling for most projects across 97229.
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Site assessment, permits filed with Washington County, same-week scheduling for most jobs. 24/7 emergency line.
Electrical Services in Rock Creek
Panel Upgrades
100A to 200A upgrades and 200A subpanel additions for the larger 2000s and 2010s Rock Creek homes.
EV Charger Installation
Level 2 home charging for Tesla, Rivian, Ford Lightning, and universal NEMA 14-50. Heavy demand in the Intel commute zone. Permit included.
Generator Installs
Standby generators sized for west-side ice-storm outages. Generac, Kohler, Briggs & Stratton.
Rewiring & Remodels
Kitchen and primary-suite remodels, basement finishes, home-office circuits, AFCI and GFCI upgrades.
24/7 Emergency
Burning smell, sparking outlet, panel failure, PGE service drop down? Call any hour. We answer.
Floodplain & ADU
NEC Article 682 floodplain work near the actual Rock Creek waterway, ADU electrical, detached shop circuits.
Rock Creek Electrical Reality
Rock Creek is one of the youngest housing stocks we work in. Most homes are from the 1990s, 2000s, and 2010s, which means the wiring itself is usually fine. What we see far more often is undersized service for modern loads. These homes were designed for a family with one electric oven, one washer/dryer pair, and maybe a hot tub. Today the same house has two EVs, a heat pump, a heat pump water heater, a hot tub, a backyard shop, and somebody working from home on three monitors. The 100A or 125A service that was on the original plan can’t carry it.
Common Rock Creek Service Calls
Original 1990s Rock Creek subdivisions: 100A panels, undersized for today’s loads. We do clean 100A–to–200A service upgrades with PGE coordination and Washington County permits. Most homes have buried service drops, which keeps the work tidy.
Intel commute zone EV charging: This is one of the highest concentrations of EV ownership in the metro. We install dedicated 240V circuits for Tesla Wall Connectors, ChargePoint, and universal NEMA 14-50 outlets, and we’ll spec the panel space honestly — if your existing panel has room and capacity, we tell you and skip the upsell.
2000s and 2010s tract homes (Bethany Boulevard, 185th, Springville Road): Generally sound wiring, but plenty of these were built with FPE Stab-Lok replacements that have already aged out, or with brands that have had recall histories. We assess, swap when needed, and leave you with a clean panel labeled the way you’d actually want it.
Properties near the actual Rock Creek waterway: Lots near the floodplain have specific NEC Article 682 considerations for any outdoor circuits, dock or footbridge lighting, and crawlspace work. We follow the floodplain rules so the inspection clears the first time.
Home-office, shop, and ADU work: Detached shop circuits, ADU electrical for backyard guest houses, dedicated home-office circuits with surge protection. Permits and inspections through Washington County Building Services.
The single most common Rock Creek call we get: a homeowner schedules a Tesla or Rivian delivery, then calls us in a panic two weeks before pickup. The right time to plan the EV circuit is before you order the car, because the panel may need upgrading first. If a service upgrade is required, that’s a permit plus a PGE coordination window plus an inspection. Call us before the order, not after, and the timing works out.
Permits and Local Coordination
Rock Creek is unincorporated Washington County, so electrical permits go through Washington County Building Services in Hillsboro, not through a city building department. We file every permit, coordinate the rough-in and final inspections, and handle the PGE disconnect and reconnect appointments for any service-equipment work. The county portal and the bureaucracy are on us.
Standard service work (panel replacements, EV charger circuits, generator transfer switches) typically clears Washington County permit review in 3–10 business days. PGE service-drop coordination adds another 1–3 weeks depending on whether utility infrastructure needs review. We tell you a real timeline at the site assessment, not an optimistic one.
On-site assessment in Rock Creek
We drive out, look at your panel and your project, run the load calc, and give you a real number. No pressure, no upsells.
Our Promise to Rock Creek
No fine print, no upsells, no surprises. Here’s what every Rock Creek customer gets.
- On-site assessment. We drive out, run the NEC load calc, and give you a real number. No pressure, no obligation.
- Permits filed for you. Every job, every time. Washington County Building Services, PGE coordination, the whole bureaucracy.
- Same Oregon CCB# 248553 crew that’s earned 235+ five-star reviews across the Portland metro. Standards don’t change at the county line.
- Insurance letter included on every panel replacement. We email it straight to your underwriter so your policy stays active.
- 24/7 emergency line. Burning smell, sparking, panel failure, downed service drop, we answer any hour, any day.
- No upsells. If your existing panel can carry the EV charger, we’ll tell you. Honest load calc, honest quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can you get out to Rock Creek?
For emergencies we’ll get out the same day. For standard scheduled work like panel upgrades, EV chargers, and generator installs, we typically can schedule the site assessment within 3–5 days and the install within 1–2 weeks, depending on Washington County permit review and PGE coordination timing.
Do I need a permit for an EV charger in Rock Creek?
Yes. Any 240V circuit for an EV charger requires a Washington County electrical permit and an inspection. We pull the permit, do the work to code, and book the inspection. The permit fee is small and the inspection protects you on resale and on insurance.
How much does a 100A to 200A service upgrade cost in Rock Creek?
In 2026, a full 100A–to–200A service upgrade with new meter base, new main panel, and PGE coordination runs $3,500–$6,000 in Rock Creek depending on panel location and service drop type (overhead vs. buried). A direct same-amperage panel swap runs $1,800–$3,000. On-site assessment for an exact quote.
Can my existing panel handle an EV charger and a heat pump?
Sometimes yes, sometimes no. It depends on the panel size, the existing connected load, and the load calculation under NEC Article 220. We do an actual load calc, not a guess. If your existing 100A or 125A panel can carry the additions, we tell you and skip the upsell. If it can’t, we lay out the service upgrade options honestly.
Do you do work near the actual Rock Creek waterway?
Yes. Properties near the Rock Creek floodplain have specific NEC Article 682 considerations for outdoor circuits, footbridge or pathway lighting, dock work, and crawlspace electrical. We follow the floodplain rules and the Washington County floodplain ordinance so the inspection clears the first time.
Book Your Rock Creek Site Assessment
Licensed under Oregon CCB# 248553. Veteran, woman, and minority owned. 235+ five-star reviews across the Portland metro. We file every Washington County permit, coordinate PGE, and stand behind every install. Call now for same-week scheduling on most projects.