Decided to make some updates to my very dated bathrooms and needed to change the 1960 exhaust fans. After doing a little research I landed with Kemly. I had a very good experience with with them as the electrician was very knowledgeable of this process, the options that were available and once he got into the ceiling the challenges that needed to be addressed. Mike showed me the original shoddy installation of the duct work and gave me options on how to make this new installation work and also proceed in the future to have roofer come out and correct the issues. He took pictures of the areas and gave me instructions on what to tell the roofer. He didn't have to do this but I really appreciated his professionalism and honesty. I came away with the feeling that he is someone I could trust. All in all I am very happy with the results and I am going to use Kemly again in the near future of other projects that are coming down the pike. read more

Kemly Electric is the type of electric service company and Braiden is the electrician I was looking for when needing to have multiple smoke detectors replaced. The appointment time met my needs, Braiden arrived on time, did a great job and even cleaned up (minimal necessary) after he was done. I highly recommend. read more

Braiden was awesome - we wanted a quote for an outlet but he did it for us on the same visit super fast and also fixed a couple other issues for us. Everyone that we've gotten from Kemly is super professional, friendly, and efficient. Very reasonable rate too. Highly recommend!! read more

The head guy, Sal, offered to come out to fix this the week after, working with my limited schedule. The junction box and wall charger were straightened out and the gap was patched with caulk. It's unfortunate it took two tries to get it right, but ultimately the install came out nicely at a reasonable price. read more

Kemly Electric - Electricians Near Me - Seattle, Washington

They showed up on time, worked fast, were clean, were considerate and did a great job.

Always a pleasure doing business with Kemly Electric! Just tell them the issue and they come on time and prepared with whatever they need for the job. The latest problem I had was small but not something I could do: replace a light bulb in a light fixture at the top of the stairs in a three story townhouse. Mike knew just what to bring for the job. I don't have to use a flashlight to go up and down the stairs at night anymore. Thanks Mike! read more

I needed to upgrade my 125 amp electrical panel as I was out of space to add another EV charger. Most electrical companies seem to add an "EV" tax onto your estimate when they hear that you're doing anything with an EV. Got a couple quotes that were astronomical to upgrade my panel. Then I found Kemly through some local Reddit thread of people talking about how they went about doing their panel upgrades. I reached out and got a very realistic and competitive quote to do a panel upgrade. Chris did my assessment and gave me several options, which I appreciated. He was super knowledgable and down to earth. Nice that there was no pressure to do any option. My project was a bit more extensive because my PUD required me to replace my meter as well. Again, Chris provided a decent and competitive price to do this. Through it all, the project was done in a decent timeline with very competitive prices. I'd definitely hire them again for any electrical work. read more

After having used Kemly's services years ago and being VERY unhappy with their services, I thought I'd give them another try. This time was a success! I had them install a car charger in my garage and the work was done by a personable guy, who did a great job and clean up afterward. The charger is working perfectly! read more

I was referred to Kemly by another electrician. The office responded quickly but didn't harass me with multiple callbacks like some of the other places I got a quote from. I appreciated their simple pricing structure, compared to other places that wouldn't give me a number or had lots of fees and add-ons. Jonathan the electrician was great, clean and respectful and handled pets well. He fixed my problem quickly and actually helped me with a couple other small issues around the house while he was here. Would hire again. read more

I bought a house that came with a quote from Kelly electric for some work. I'm so lucky that happened. Adam worked with us to get the work done in a timely fashion. Their crew including Timmy was professional and great at explaining what they were doing. The cost was reasonable for the work done, with up front pricing and it was on schedule. They will be my first call if I ever need more electrical work done. read more

Friendly, fast service for a simple outlet repair. Quote was about in line with others.

Extremely overpriced, rude, slow to respond. Quoted 7.5k just to run 7 Ethernet cables. What a joke. Takes 3 to 4 days just to reply an email. read more

I've worked with Kemly 4 times now and every single time, they've been excellent. The first time around we needed a hot tub circuit installed on our rooftop. Kemly did a great job and we haven't had any problems with it. The second time we were installing an EV charger. Since the house was hitting the limits of it's 100 amp service, most electrical companies said that we can't install the EV charger without upgrading the entire service to the house. Kemly was able to install a smart load shedding device that cuts power to the EV charger whenever the rest of the house uses too much power. This way we were able to avoid having to upgrade the service and saved a TON of money. We haven't had any problems with the setup during the years since. The third time around we used Kemly to do a bunch of upgrades on our new house. They did a smart panel change, added some ceiling lights, added an EV charger, hot tub circuit and a induction range circuit. They were also able to run a wire to our crawl space for a future basement conversion project so we wouldn't have to run more wires through the walls in the future. The fourth time we had a problem with a floating neutral on our wall oven circuit. Kemly's electrician was able to pretty quickly diagnose the issue, find the loose circuit in the crawl space and fix the wiring. Every time they've been punctual, done a super high quality job and have been open to adding little pieces of work here and there as they've come up. I could not recommend Kemly Electric more! read more

This is a long overdue review as Kemly has been a trusted go-to resource for many years now. My first interaction with them was a complete home re-wire on my 1926 craftsman. I called 5 electricians and only 2 actually produced a bid. They were within rounding distance of each other so I just went with the one I felt most comfortable with. They replaced & relocated the breaker box and replaced all older wiring. As with many homes, mine was actually a mix of modern and knob and tube wiring. They inspected everything and gave me feedback/the option of what needed to be replaced and what was acceptable to leave (i.e. studs remodel of kitchen from just a couple of years prior). They also were realistic about adding/relocating outlets and other little add-ons later. They kept me regularly up to date as to how the project was progressing and left the jobsite clean at the end of each workday. They accidentally broke the glass door of my oven while moving it and immediately ordered & installed a replacement without skipping a beat. (Accidents happen, and I appreciate that they just "owned" it and fixed it with no hassle) A few months later, I needed an EV charger installed on the exterior of my home. They came by, listened to what I needed, and worked with me to formulate a functional plan. When I needed to have a dining room light swapped out, I got on the waiting list for Kemly. They were booking 3-4 weeks out. But, as my job was small they called and got me in the very next week. They do have a 1 (or 2?) hour minimum so I asked if they could take a look at my under-counter lighting which had been on the fritz. Turns out the contractor who installed it used some janky wiring that hadn't held up well. They were able to fix the issue in about 15 minutes. Let there be light! Kemly is always a class act. They show up on time. Do what they say they will. Provide accurate quotes/estimates and take care of your home while they are here. There might be cheaper options out there but Kemly is a local, family owned company, who I know does great work. They've certainly earned my loyalty over the years. read more

very professional. Arrived on time and diagnosed the issue quickly and fixed it. They also rewired our house in 2020 and their bid was very reasonable. Highly recommend. read more

I called about having the team come and replace two outdoor lights. They arrived right on time and not only trouble shot the problem but walked me through options to make sure we got exactly what was needed. They are upfront about pricing which I was thankful for and I didn't feel like they wasted any time getting the work done. Overall a very good experience and someone I would use again. read more

Really pleased I chose Kemly to add about 10 new recessed can lights into my home over two days. The price was fair and the work done is very high quality. A sincere thanks to Timmy and Seth for doing a great job and making me feel comfortable that I could trust them. Timmy also fixed a tricky problem in my kitchen that had stumped another electrician. The attention to detail and actual care are hugely appreciated and we're very happy with the work. Many thanks! read more

Kemly Electric recently completed a knob and tube decommission and home rewire (including new outlets, lights, car charger, fixtures, and fans). We are very grateful that we ultimately went with them to perform this work and are really happy with the outcome. Specifically, the work was completed by Tim (estimator/project manager) and Paul and Peik (active electricians). The work performed was very clean, detailed, and professional. Cut holes were minimal, dust was nearly non-existent at the end of the day, and communication was easy and clear. We were prepared to have a home that was a dusty mess and resembled a piece of Swiss cheese at the end of all this but that is really not the case. They were even able to avoid damage to the half-wall wood paneling in our basement. I'm glad this is done, but if we had to do it again we would absolutely go with Kemly. read more

I hired Kemly to rewire my upstairs for a kitchen remodel and remove all knob and tube wiring present in my house. Work was done on time, they did a great job cleaning up, and any change orders that I made a long the way were reasonable and respected. While Kemly was not the cheapest I was very impressed by the thoroughness of understanding the project scope during the bid. When bidding this work to other electricians I had the problem of them being very nonchalant about scope which turned me off. read more

We needed an electrical upgrade in our house. They were very helpful in figuring out how to run the new line without having to chop down the large Western Hemlock nearby and they gave us a thorough explanation for the work they would be doing. Their work was done in a reasonable time period and we were consulted on any issues where a decision needed to be made. When the city inspector recently came to do the final check on the work he told me that he was extremely impressed by the attention to details in the installation and that he does not see work this good very often. read more

I'm so pleased with the folks at Kemly. I own an old house, and the previous owners were horrible DIY types who did awful electrical work. So a simple electrical job, like replacing light fixtures, can get very complicated when you discover that the old fixtures were installed with badly positioned boxes behind them. The folks from Kemly quickly came up with several possible solutions, and were able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of each one. Bottom line: I was able to choose a solution that worked for me, my new lights got installed, and I'll need to do a bit of extra drywall work. The Kemly scheduling folks are very clear in advance about pricing. It's not cheap, but the quality and the experience are exceptional. Scheduling is also handled well. read more

Kemly Electric is super professional and talented. James hung 2 lights that were difficult. He actually fixed one of the lights. read more

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When the main breaker on our old electric panel went out in the middle of February, we called Kemly Electric for help. They responded very promptly. The panel was so old, no replacement breaker could be found in Seattle, so we thought it was time to replace the whole panel. The guys from Kemly were real professionals, and quickly had us back up and running, and returned later to complete the installation with ground wiring and ground spikes for our very old house. We were very impressed with, and grateful for, their excellent service and reasonable price! A big thank you to all involved! read more

Highly recommend Kemly Electric! They were on time, professional, and did a great job! The office staff worked with me to accommodate my challenging schedule and we found a time that worked for both of us. I have a few other electrical issues that need to be taken care of and will absolutely use them again! read more

I needed a commercial rated electrician to run wiring for a heat pump at the building of a non-profit I volunteer for. Adam, the owner, came out to do the estimate and he was very helpful and careful in explaining what they would do. When they came to do the job I was very pleased that although I had agreed to patch any holes they needed to make while running the wire from the panel to the outside, they were able to fish the wire through the ceiling using the ceiling lights as access points and completed the job without me needing to do any repair work. I highly recommend them. read more

Totally COVID-safe. This company was responsive and had good customer service. The person who came out to build the estimate met with my partner, and when I had questions, the folks in the office got the right answers for me. Gabe and Marquise did the work on the house. They were delightful humans and very careful about the work. They were very thoughtful about communicating what would need to be done, where, and when. For example, when they understood I was worried about dust, they offered to put up plastic sheeting to keep anything from getting inside the rest of the house, and the work area was clean when they were done. It's not often you get great work AND folks who are a pleasure to speak with, and these folks were great. I'd recommend them wholeheartedly. read more

Had a great experience from Mike with Kemly Electric. An excellent and professional electrician.

I didn't end up going with them. This is a review for my communication with the estimator, David Otonicar. He was on time, professional, knowledgeable, and answered our questions while in person. Once he left he was singularly focused on writing up the contract. First email - David: "just checking in regarding the count of switches that you would like to bid on replacing." I had told him I didn't want to do this cause the cost. I repeated this and asked a couple clarifying questions. He didn't answer. He just sent me a contract, which had on it another job we said we didn't need. This went back and forth, me asking questions, him responding with a new contract. I wasn't getting the clarification I needed to decide what to include/exclude from the contract. One item I asked about multiple times. 4th and final contract: Kill one live existing baseboard heating conductor, exchange the place of two switches that right next to each other, and kill two live outlets. The quote was over $700. The costs weren't itemized, which I know a lot of businesses like these don't do, but I felt like I was really in the dark. In short, my guess is their cost is pretty competitive. Maybe on the slightly higher end but since my jobs were so small and for cosmetic reasons alone, I didn't feel like they had the time, patience, or energy to deal with me outside of squeezing as much money out of me as they could. Having worked with many contractors through the years, I don't think this is unusual but it would have been nice to get my questions answered. read more

We had our garbage disposal added and an air pump, fair pricing and quick service! They were friendly and easy to work with via email and phone. read more

Part of the reason I went with Kemly to replace our old breaker and garage lights was because during the quote inspection, they talked me through what the process would be like instead of just listing what needed to be fixed. As someone still learning about home repair, I greatly appreciated that they took the time to explain WHY certain things had to be addressed and how. And I'm so glad I went with them. Casey and Jonathan did a great job with organizing the wiring and replacing the lights in the garage and with replacing our old Zinsco breaker and globe meter. They kept me up-to-date on what they were doing throughout the day without my asking and let me know what the plan was for the next day when they were leaving. They kept up good humor (by evidence of their laughter and shaking of heads) in trying to map all of the breakers given that the old owners did some of their own work and didn't label the old breakers correctly. They were also very tolerant of my cat wanting to see what they were doing, which I appreciate. Highly recommend! read more

Thought I had blown a fuse or circuit in my kitchen from having too many appliances plugged in. Luckily all I needed to do was reset one of the outlets, thanks to quick troubleshooting and tips from the helpful, friendly and kind Stacy - Kemly service manager. Saving me time and money from calling for estimates and paying upfront service fees at a time when electricians have been super busy. Earned my business in the future Stacy - thanks again! read more

Had Kemly do a fairly intricate job in an older home. They did a great job and explained the pro and cons of the job. I really appreciate Adam Kemly going over the decisions that were made to complete the job I requested. Only suggestion is you make sure you understand the details and make a decision based on the information they are providing you. Thank You Adam. read more

We were in need of some major electrical work after a wind storm and was left without power. They came and were able to do the work two days later which was very fast compared to others we spoke to. They were very nice and did a great job. read more

Although the service wasn't terrible, the rates are outlandish. They installed 2 Nest outdoor Cameras. Pretty straightforward job, but they left jagged holes in the drywall. Not a very clean job. They charged us $225+tax. 7 months later the Nest stopped working and we troubleshooted it on our own. When we called we explained that we thought it was the cord and wanted them to come out and fix it. They came out and performed the same steps we did and said "yep it's the cord. Sorry we don't have a cord." even though we provided the info prior to the appointment, explaining what we had done already (replaced camera, tested outlet, tested power adapter). He was there 30 minutes tops, according to our 1 remaining working Nest camera, and said he would come back and fix it when we got a cord. All good until I got an invoice 2 days later for $225 plus tax. I was told that I'd have to pay another $130 to get the cord run through two holes. So that's $355+ tax to fish a cord through existing holes. Then...when I disputed the rate, which involved two phone calls and 30 more minutes of debate, I got the bill down to $135 for one hour of work, despite him not being there an hour. They said I was paying for his travel time (the company is less than a mile from me) and cord research (it took me 5 mins on Amazon to get this "special cord"). It's not over though. Later that night they sent me a revised invoice from the initial install that I had paid 7 months ago, saying, "Sorry, we undercharged you last year. Please pay $168 more dollars--we gave you 10% off." I couldn't believe what I was reading. No company who wants to stay in business does this. Update We decided to replace the cord ourselves and it took 15 minutes. The advice is don't do business with them unless you understand and are willing to pay $500 to install $200 equipment. read more

Kemly Electric - Messy holes - Electricians Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Mike and his crew from Kemly were on top of problems that have existed in our smart home electrical system for a very long time. Its the second time they've been out in a year and we'll be thinking of them first whenever we have electrical problems in the future. Mike's great professional demeanor and clear communication made it easy to understand our complex choices. The troubleshooting wasn't simple given our house is a combination of old bones and modern upgrades. I recommend the team at Kemly. read more

We had Mike as our electrician for a repair and he was excellent. I particularly appreciated that he called before he left the shop which is in Lynnwood to make sure that he had the right parts. It's $275 for an hour of time which is pricey but isn't everything involving electricians and plumbers these days so I don't think their pricing is too far out of line with the Seattle area which is very, very expensive to live in. I'm giving Mike a 5 star review. I should also say it was fairly easy to book the appointment and they had options. read more

Kemly replaced two electrical panels, added a car charger outlet, and reactivated several dead outlets in our 35 year old home. The proposal was complete and the work was done with no change orders. I felt the estimate was about right. Kemly also worked to help us save a $2,300 Seattle City Light power shut-off fee. That took an extra trip to the house. That effort was really appreciated. The electricans on the job were personable, knowledgeable and efficient. The Kemly back office support with permits and job coordination was excellent. One thing I appreciated on this project was that Kemly completed the work in a short period of time, from start through the final inspection. That's a sign of a well-organized company. This is the second job Kemly has done for us. They are a very good, honest company and we'll use them again without hesitation. read more

I had a wonderful experience from beginning to end with Kemly. Scheduling was easy. My favorite was SAL! SAL is the MAN! he made quick work, he was really nice, patient and had a great sense of humor. I'd gladly call them again for any electrical work..you should too! Sal changed a gas outlet to an electrical outlet, wired a circuit to the box and a lot of other magical stuff that I don't really understand. Sal's a wizard! read more

I wish no stars was an option . . . Didn't fix the problem... charged us for the call. And then keep trying to charge us again for the service call to come back out and it really the worst customer service I've had from any local electrician, locksmith, plumber or other service provider. Very cavalier about my being unhappy with the work or 2nd service call charge. Shari particularly rude. read more

We had an issue with our meter, the hot wire lug was corroded. Isaiah and Jonathan did a great speedy job repairing it, thank you.