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Residential Electricians Serving Burien, WA

Burien Electrician for Residential Repairs, Rewiring & Panel Upgrades

Benchmark Home Services is a licensed residential electrician serving Burien homeowners with electrical troubleshooting, panel replacement, rewiring, outlet repairs, inspections, EV charger circuits, and code-focused electrical upgrades. WA Contractor License #BENCHHS818NT.

Call (206) 717-5076 for your FREE estimate.

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Electrical help for real Burien home problems

We help Burien homeowners diagnose, repair, and improve residential electrical systems with clear recommendations and code-focused workmanship.

  • ✓ Breaker trips, flickering lights, and dead outlets
  • ✓ Panels, rewiring, inspections, EV chargers, and repairs
  • ✓ Licensed · WA #BENCHHS818NT
  • ✓ Residential-focused electrical service

See what local homeowners are saying

Homeowners call Benchmark for electrical troubleshooting, panel upgrades, rewiring, EV charger installation, outlets, circuits, and older-home electrical issues. Here are a few recent and relevant review highlights.

★★★★★

“We had 2 breakers tripping. They came on time, figured out things quickly and fixed them. Very punctual & professional.”
Reda Eldehiry Breaker troubleshooting

★★★★★

“EV charger install. Good guys, easy to work with, knowledgeable, and quality work. Definitely recommend.”
T EV charger installation

★★★★★

“Great service! Helped troubleshoot a solution without racking up a huge bill. Definitely will use in the future.”
Drew McNichols Electrical troubleshooting

★★★★★

“Benchmark brought my 1965 home up to code with a 200amp panel, external main breaker and new grounds.”
John Doll Panel and grounding upgrade

★★★★★

“The Best electrical work in my 35 years of remodeling and custom home building.”
Scott Paulsen Residential electrical work

★★★★★

“Ed was great at coming out and diagnosing the issue quickly. The team was courteous and so friendly.”
Rachel Wang Electrical diagnosis
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J Snavely
2026.10.20.
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Called Benchmark with a problem where my power was flickering and going out. Ed called me same day and came to my house in Ballard in a few hours. Took him no time to diagnose, while explaining the problem to me in clear language. Super helpful, friendly service!

Owner's reply
Thanks, John! It was good meeting you, and I’m glad I could get out there quickly and help with the troubleshooting. I’m happy the explanation helped, too. I appreciate you calling me and taking the time to leave a review! —Ed
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N Blinn
2026.10.15.
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Edward from Benchmark was great from start to finish. He reached out promptly after my initial contact, was flexible about a reschedule and gave me a decent window re when he'd arrive, which he did. He's pleasant, but also wants to give you information you can use to help yourself. He explained and checked many small things that had accumulated. Overall we couldn't get my issue to happen during his call to West Seattle (Just like going to the autoshop, the sound never happens then!) but he went over a number of possibilities and confirmed that it was unlikely to be major issues because of XYZ in the electrical box or in the switch/bulb. I was relieved, but he wasn't finished! He left and sent a detailed follow up email so we can pretty easily (probably) remedy the situation ourselves before calling him back. However, if needed, I'd gladly seek Edwards assistance in the future. If you just want someone to fix your problem and you're willing to just pay for the time, I'm sure he's capable of doing that too. Thanks so much!

Owner's reply
Thanks, Nadine! It was great meeting you. And yes, those intermittent problems have a way of disappearing as soon as someone comes to look at them! I’m glad we could go through your questions and give you a few things to try. Hopefully the follow-up email helps get it sorted, but if it keeps acting up, give me a call. I’m happy to make another trip to West Seattle. I really appreciate the thoughtful review! —Ed
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J Judd
2026.09.24.
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I called Ed, the electrician to come and fix some wiring issues, outlets, and had him look over my electrical panel, among other things. Ed was prompt in responding, fitting me in after his work hours as he knew my urgency with the listing was looming. He was super easy to work with, humous and professional at the same time. Ed gave me some perspective advice on what a housing inspector might want to see. I added a few more projects for him to fix now rather than later. If you're looking for a down to earth guy who knows what he's doing, fair on work ethics and a person you can trust, Call ED! Super happy with his knowledge, honesty and friendly manner. 😊

Owner's reply
Jane, thank you for such a thoughtful review! I’m glad I could fit you in and help get those electrical items taken care of before your listing. It was a pleasure working with you—and sharing a few laughs along the way! Your kind words about my honesty and workmanship mean a lot. Wishing you a smooth sale, and thank you for trusting Benchmark Home Services! —Ed
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S Everson
2026.09.07.
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Our dryer kept flipping the breaker. Ed came out quickly, diagnosed and fixed the problem, all while knowledgably explaining to us what was going on. I recommend calling Benchmark Home Services if you need assistance with your electrical panel.

Owner's reply
Thank you, Sonja! It was a pleasure helping you and Ryan. A dryer repeatedly tripping the breaker can signal a problem that shouldn’t be ignored, so I’m glad I could diagnose the cause, make the repair, and explain what was happening along the way. Thank you for trusting Benchmark Home Services and for taking the time to recommend us! —Ed
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R Rautio
2026.09.07.
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Ed came out to our home on a holiday and did a great job. He explained everything that was going on with our electrical box and fixed the issue between our electrical and our dryer. Great job! Will contact again and recommend to anyone who needs an electrician.

Owner's reply
Thank you, Ryan and Sonya! I was glad I could make it out and help, especially on a holiday. Electrical problems involving a dryer can be frustrating, so I’m happy we were able to track down the issue, explain what was happening at the panel, and get everything working properly. I truly appreciate your recommendation, and please don’t hesitate to call if you ever need help again. —Ed
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L Jordan
2026.09.01.
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Ed got back to me quickly and was on site within a day or two. He quickly diagnosed the problems in three rooms and resolved it. He discovered other issues that he can fix before they become bigger ones down the road. Great service.

Owner's reply
Thank you, Len! I’m glad we could respond quickly, diagnose the electrical issues in all three rooms, and get everything working properly. I also appreciate the opportunity to identify those other concerns before they develop into larger problems. Thank you for choosing Benchmark Home Services!
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2026.06.23.
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Very Honest and Helpful Ed & Kirill came by to give me an estimate on a project we were considering. They arrived early, were very thorough, and honest. I really appreciated their experience and candor about the pros and cons of the project. Great to find honest and skilled craftsmen!
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C G
2026.06.23.
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I asked Ed and Kirill to give me an estimate for a project. They arrived early, were very thorough, and most importantly--extremely honest. I truly appreciated their experience and candor. Great to find honest craftsmen!

Owner's reply
Cynthia, thank you so much for the kind review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Knob-and-tube wiring in Seattle homes can bring up a lot of questions, and our goal is always to give clear, honest information so homeowners can make the right decision for their property. It was a pleasure meeting with you, and we’re grateful for the opportunity to help. Thanks, Ed
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A Fox
2026.06.14.
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Ed was great. He came to our service on very short notice and am incredibly appreciative of his support and knowledge regarding our electrical questions when buying a new home. He gave us the peace of mind that our house was in great shape electrically speaking. Thank you so much Ed, I’m looking forward to having you help us in the future with our electrician needs.

Owner's reply
Thank you so much for the kind words, Adam. It was a pleasure helping you on short notice and answering your electrical questions during such an important step in buying your new home. I’m glad we could give you peace of mind, and we truly appreciate you trusting Benchmark Home Services Inc. We look forward to helping you again whenever you need us.
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2026.06.11.
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I’ve always been the kind of person who tries to figure things out myself. When two basement lighting circuits stopped working in my older house, I spent hours checking breakers, switches, wiring, and tracing the problem with a multimeter. The strange part was that the outlets still worked, which sent me down more than a few dead ends and had me questioning my own diagnosis. Eventually, I called Benchmark. What stood out right away was their methodical approach. Rather than guessing or replacing parts unnecessarily, they took the time to listen to what I had already investigated, ran their own tests, and systematically worked through the possibilities. Their experience was obvious from the start. The issue turned out to be a detached neutral in the attic wiring, something I likely never would have discovered on my own. What had become a frustrating and confusing problem for me was diagnosed quickly and repaired correctly. Just as important, they explained both the cause and the solution in clear, straightforward terms. It’s reassuring to know there are still professionals who combine technical expertise with honest, thoughtful service. The next time I need electrical work, I know who I’m calling.

Owner's reply
Shane, thank you so much for taking the time to leave this review here as well. We really appreciate the detailed feedback and the opportunity to help with the lighting circuits in your Burien home. Older-home electrical troubleshooting can be tricky, especially when part of the system is still working and the usual checks do not point directly to the issue. We’re glad our team was able to take a methodical approach, listen to the troubleshooting you had already done, locate the detached neutral in the attic wiring, and get everything repaired properly. We appreciate your kind words about our communication, honesty, and service. Thank you again for trusting Benchmark Home Services — we’ll be happy to help whenever you need electrical work in the future. -Ed
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Not sure which Burien electrical service to start with?

If your breaker keeps tripping, start with electrical troubleshooting. If your panel is full, outdated, or unsafe, start with panel replacement. If your home has old wiring, ungrounded outlets, or inspection concerns, start with rewiring or electrical inspections. If you are adding an EV charger, start with EV charger installation and panel-capacity planning.

Looking for a dependable Burien electrician? Benchmark Home Services provides residential electrical repairs, panel upgrades, rewiring, troubleshooting, EV charger installation, outlet work, inspections, lighting upgrades, and safety-focused electrical improvements throughout Burien.

Burien homes often come with a lot of electrical history behind the walls. We regularly work in Gregory Heights, Sunnydale, Seahurst, Three Tree Point, Boulevard Park, Hazel Valley, and surrounding neighborhoods where homeowners are dealing with outdated panels, older wiring, ungrounded outlets, inspection issues, or years of patchwork electrical changes.

Explore our Burien electrical services to find the right help for repairs, upgrades, inspections, safety corrections, and long-term electrical planning.

If you searched for an electrician near me in Burien, Benchmark can help with older homes, inspection reports, panel issues, and recurring electrical problems.

  • Older-home experience with Burien wiring, panels, outlets, circuits, and service upgrades
  • Straight answers about what needs attention now and what can wait
  • Clean, code-focused workmanship for repairs, rewiring, lighting, EV chargers, inspections, and more

What it’s like to work with us

You call us with the problem. We inspect what is actually going on, explain it in plain language, and give you a real price before work starts. If the fix is simple, we tell you. If the job is bigger, we walk you through it clearly.

No games, no pressure, and no padded scope. That is why local homeowners call Benchmark when they want electrical work handled carefully and explained clearly.

Planning your electrical budget?

Wondering what electrical work may cost before you schedule? See our guide to electrician cost in Burien for first-hour service pricing, hourly labor information, and common project-cost factors.

Burien homes come with their own electrical history

A lot of Burien’s housing stock was built in an era when electrical systems were smaller, simpler, and never meant to power modern kitchens, home offices, EV chargers, heat pumps, high-demand appliances, and today’s everyday electrical loads all at once.

That is why we see many homes with tired 60- or 100-amp panels, limited circuit capacity, aluminum wiring, ungrounded outlets, older branch wiring, and previous electrical changes that need to be corrected or upgraded.

Some homes need quick troubleshooting. Others need a larger plan. Our job is to help you figure out which one you are dealing with and what the cleanest path forward looks like.

Electrical services available in Burien

Burien electrician replacing an electrical panel
Burien Electrical Panel Replacement

Help for outdated, full, tripping, undersized, or known-problem panels, including panel replacement and service upgrade planning.

House rewiring in Burien
House Rewiring in Burien, WA

Rewiring and circuit updates for older homes, remodels, inspection corrections, and houses with layered electrical changes over time.

Knob and tube wiring replacement in Burien
Burien Knob & Tube Replacement

Evaluation and replacement for older wiring systems that are no longer safe, practical, or appropriate for modern electrical use.

Electrical troubleshooting in Burien
Burien Electrical Troubleshooting

Diagnosis for flickering lights, dead outlets, breaker problems, partial outages, warm switches, buzzing fixtures, and recurring electrical issues.

EV charger installation in Burien
Burien EV Charger Installation

Dedicated circuits and EV charger installation for Burien homeowners who want safe, convenient charging at home.

Electrical inspections and faults in Burien
Burien Electrical Inspections

Clear evaluation and follow-up recommendations for homeowners, buyers, sellers, remodelers, and inspection-related electrical concerns.

Additional Burien electrical help

Outlet Installation in Burien

Outlet repairs, replacements, GFCI updates, dedicated circuits, and safer outlet solutions for older Burien homes and remodels.

Urgent Electrical Help in Burien

Help for urgent electrical problems such as burning smells, sparking outlets, hot panels, partial power loss, unsafe wiring, and sudden troubleshooting needs during normal operating hours.

Generator Installation in Burien

Generator electrical planning, transfer equipment, and backup-power wiring support for Burien homeowners who want more reliable power during outages.

What we see all the time in older Burien homes

Burien has a lot of houses with real character, but character often comes with electrical quirks. We regularly find undersized panels, aluminum wiring from the late 1960s and early 1970s, ungrounded two-prong outlets, active knob and tube, overloaded circuits, and years of DIY electrical changes that do not match current standards.

This is also why buyers, sellers, and homeowners call us after an inspection report flags electrical concerns. We help sort out what is urgent, what is common, and what the repair path actually looks like.

Serving Burien from our nearby Des Moines base

Our dispatch base in Des Moines allows us to serve homeowners throughout Burien and nearby South King County communities. Use the map below to view the driving route from Des Moines to Burien.

Dispatch base: Des Moines, WA

Service area: Burien, WA

Typical drive time: about 10 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic and time of day.

Drive times vary based on traffic conditions, appointment availability, and time of day.

Where we work in Burien

How we help when an inspection report flags electrical issues

  • We identify what is actually there instead of guessing from report language
  • We separate urgent safety issues from common older-home conditions
  • We explain the repair or upgrade path clearly
  • We price the work honestly so you know what comes next

If you are buying, selling, renovating, or just trying to understand what is going on in your own home, that kind of clarity matters.

Questions Burien homeowners ask all the time

How much does an electrician cost in Burien?

It depends on the job. A small repair is very different from a panel replacement, rewire, EV charger installation, or inspection correction. We provide a firm price before work starts so you know what you are agreeing to.

What electrical work usually needs a permit?

Most major work like panel replacements, service upgrades, new circuits, EV charger installations, and larger rewiring projects typically requires permits and inspections. We help homeowners understand what applies to their project.

How do I know if my panel should be upgraded?

Frequent breaker trips, limited space for new circuits, older 60- or 100-amp service, known problem brands, or plans to add equipment like an EV charger or heat pump are all common signs that a panel evaluation makes sense.

The inspector found knob and tube wiring. Now what?

Send the relevant report pages and photos before assuming the entire home needs rewiring. We determine what is still active and whether targeted replacement or a wider scope is appropriate. Start with Burien knob-and-tube replacement; if the discovery came during construction, read what to do when old wiring is found during a Burien remodel.

Can I book electrical repairs or a project estimate in Burien?

Yes. Benchmark serves Burien from our Des Moines base. Tell us whether you need a repair visit, an inspection finding reviewed, or an estimate for planned installation. Share the address, affected rooms and safe photos so we can confirm the next step. Diagnostic or assessment fees are explained before scheduling.

Can you help with older Burien homes and inspection reports?

Yes. We regularly help Burien homeowners understand older wiring, ungrounded outlets, panel capacity concerns, inspection corrections, and safety issues so they know what should be repaired, upgraded, or planned next.

More Burien electrical services

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Burien Electrical Answers for the Questions People Ask Now

Start with the situation you are facing, then move to the related service and cost guide.

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Need a Burien electrician who will handle it right?

Whether you need electrical repairs, a panel upgrade, rewiring, lighting work, EV charger installation, inspections, troubleshooting, or urgent electrical help, Benchmark Home Services is ready to help.