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Electrical Service Upgrade & Meter Base job in Alameda, Portland by PWR Pro Electric

Electrician in Alameda, Portland — Built for 1920s Homes

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1925
Median year built
88.9%
Built before 1940
1,661
Homes here
94%
Owner-occupied

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Real jobs our electricians finished in Alameda.

Electrical Service Upgrade & Meter Base in Alameda, Portland

Alameda, Portland

Electrical Service Upgrade & Meter Base

October 2026

This Alameda home needed more power than its old service could give. We upgraded the service on the outside wall with a new meter base and main disconnect, and the work was inspected. A service upgrade like this is often the first step before a new panel, an EV charger or a heat pump.

★★★★★Andrew N.

“Igor has done work for me multiple times and always does an excellent job. I highly recommend him.”

Electrical Panel Replacement & Upgrade in Alameda, Portland

Alameda, Portland

Electrical Panel Replacement & Upgrade

September 2026

An Alameda home in Portland had two panels, one of them an old Murray. We combined them into a single new panel rated for 200 amps, with the main breaker set at 100 amps to match the house's current service. If the homeowners decide to upgrade to 200-amp service later, the panel is already ready for it. We also grounded the house to code and added gas and water bonding.

★★★★★Rebecca F.

“Very professional and knowledgeable. Igor did an awsome job. We will continue to use PWR PRO ELECTRIC, for our indoor lighting.”

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Is Your Alameda Home Still on Its Original Wiring?

Alameda was built in the 1920s — panel upgrades, rewiring and knob-and-tube replacement for older Portland homes.

Alameda went up almost entirely between 1915 and 1935. Of its 1,661 homes, 1,013 were built in the 1920s alone. The median house dates to 1925, runs two stories and covers about 2,096 square feet — a large house wired when a home needed lights and little else.

A house built before 1940 started on knob-and-tube, with no ground, and many insurers now ask about it. The panel may have been replaced since; the circuits behind the plaster often have not. A heat pump, an induction range or a charger in the driveway asks far more of that wiring than it was built to give.

Almost 9 in 10 homes predate 1940, the knob-and-tube era → Knob-and-Tube Replacement
1,013 homes date from the 1920s alone → Whole-House Rewire
The median home is about 2,096 sq ft over two stories → Electrical Panel Replacement & Upgrade

Homes in Alameda — and What They Need

Built 1915–1935 — 1,470 homes, 88% of the neighborhood

Two stories, deep lots, built for lighting and not much else.

Built 1940 onward — 191 homes

Infill from the 1940s on and a handful of modern builds, 38 since 2000.

Electrical Facts for Alameda Homes

Power company
Pacific Power, not PGE
Service upgrades and panel swaps need a Pacific Power disconnect and reconnect, which we arrange for you.
Who inspects electrical work
Portland Permitting & Development
The City of Portland's bureau on SW 4th Ave inspects electrical work in this neighborhood.
Main building years
1915 to 1935
Most Alameda houses started on knob-and-tube with no ground, and original runs can still be live in walls and attics.
Historic district
Not on the city's list
It is not a Historic, Conservation or National Register District on Portland's list, so there is no district rule to plan around.

Why Alameda Homeowners Call PWR Pro Electric

Licensed Oregon electrical contractor

CCB #259813

Pacific Power, not PGE: handled

We set up the meter disconnect for you

Permits pulled by us

Part of the job — no paperwork for you

Oregon CCB #259813

More Jobs Near Alameda

Real jobs our electricians finished in and around Alameda.

Hot Tub Electrician in Grant Park, Portland

Grant Park, Portland

Hot Tub Electrician

September 2026

A Grant Park family got a new hot tub, and it needed its own power. We trenched a line across the yard, ran a dedicated circuit to a spa disconnect and got the tub running. Hot tubs need a GFCI-protected circuit and a disconnect within sight of the tub, and we set it up that way from the start.

★★★★★Elena H.

“Professional, knowledgeable and competent, great communication, everything done on time and as promised, reasonable prices, highly recommend.”

Aluminum Wiring Repair in Beaumont-Wilshire, Portland

Beaumont-Wilshire, Portland

Aluminum Wiring Repair

September 2026

In Beaumont-Wilshire, the old three-wire aluminum circuit feeding the electric dryer was shorting out. We retired it and ran a new 30-amp dryer line with a modern four-prong outlet, routing surface conduit through the garage attic so the walls stayed intact. The work was inspected, and old splices were moved into proper junction boxes to meet code. Aluminum wiring repair like this removes a real fire risk from an older home.

★★★★★Stephen C.

“Igor is amazing to work with. His attention to detail and drive to get the project done to spec (as well as make it look good) are great attributes. He continually went above and beyond to make sure the project was completed to code. I will absolutely work with Igor again when any electrical needs arise.”

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GFCI & AFCI Installation in Irvington, Portland

Irvington, Portland

GFCI & AFCI Installation

September 2026

An Irvington homeowner needed an outlet outside that would be safe in Portland rain. We installed a GFCI outlet in a weatherproof box with an in-use cover, fed through conduit along the siding. Code requires GFCI protection on outdoor outlets, so it shuts off on a fault and stays dry.

★★★★★Josh H.

“Igor did a awesome job for a reasonable price highly recommend his services!”

New Circuit & Outlet Installation in Beaumont-Wilshire, Portland

Beaumont-Wilshire, Portland

New Circuit & Outlet Installation

September 2026

This Beaumont-Wilshire homeowner wanted a new outlet in the garage for tools. We ran a new circuit from the panel in flexible metal conduit and set the box where they needed it. A dedicated circuit means no more tripped breakers when the big tools are running.

★★★★★Mikhaxl

“Igor is a very knowledgeable electrician. With his service, you’re never in the dark about what’s going on. He keeps you updated from beginning to end. Definitely recommend!”

Light Fixture Installation & Repair in Irvington, Portland

Irvington, Portland

Light Fixture Installation & Repair

September 2026

An Irvington homeowner wanted easier control over their lights. We swapped an old bank of switches for a multi-button lighting keypad, so the main lights are now controlled from one clean plate on the wall. Small upgrades like this make an older home easier to live in.

★★★★★Gamachis A.

“If you need electrical work done, call Igor! He came out on short notice to install our security camera and lights, and did a fantastic job. He’s efficient, highly skilled, and very kind. 10/10 recommend for any job, big or small!”

Electrical Panel Replacement & Upgrade in Irvington, Portland

Irvington, Portland

Electrical Panel Replacement & Upgrade

September 2026

An older Irvington home lost power, and we were out the next day to find out why. The panel was the problem, so we replaced it and brought the house's electrical up to code at the same time. Electrical panel replacement comes up often in Portland's older homes, where the original equipment was never meant for today's loads.

★★★★★Nicole H.

“Igor has been great! We lost power to our house and he was out to assess the situation the next day! Able to replace our panel and get our older house up to code! Truly appreciate his work!”

Ceiling Fan Installation & Repair in Grant Park, Portland

Grant Park, Portland

Ceiling Fan Installation & Repair

August 2026

Over three years we have done a mix of work for one Grant Park household: rewiring, ceiling fan installations and other electrical jobs as they came up. Being the electrician a family calls back year after year is the part of this work we value most.

★★★★★Joe H.

“Igor has provided services to us for over the past three years, including electrical work, rewiring, fan installations, and other related tasks. He is punctual, dependable, and offers fair pricing. We recommend him with no reservations”

FAQ — Local Homes

How common is knob-and-tube wiring in Alameda?
88.9% of homes here were built before 1940, when knob-and-tube was the standard way to wire a house. Many have been updated since; the only way to know about your house is to look.
Why do these homes so often need a panel upgrade?
Most were built in the 1920s for lights and a few outlets. Adding a heat pump, EV charger or modern kitchen asks far more of the panel.
My house still has a 60-amp service. What can it run?
More than you might expect: a 60-amp service can still carry a subpanel, an EV charger, a washer and dryer or air conditioning, once we add up the loads. The usual minimum today is 100 amps, and where the meter is old we quote a 200-amp upgrade.
Do I need a panel upgrade before an EV charger?
Not always. It depends on the panel's size and what the house already runs — we add up the loads before recommending one.
Is Alameda on PGE or Pacific Power?
Pacific Power. Oregon's utility boundary map shows Pacific Power here, and the neighborhood falls outside PGE's own service map. On a service upgrade the meter disconnect is booked with Pacific Power, and we do that.

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Electrical Services in Alameda, Portland

From knob-and-tube replacement in a house on the Alameda Ridge off NE Alameda St to a panel upgrade near NE Fremont St, PWR Pro Electric works on every street in Alameda. Whether you need an EV charger for a garage on NE 33rd Ave or an outlet repair by NE Prescott St, you get a same-day walk-through and a written estimate.

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PWR Pro Electric LLC
Serving Alameda & the Portland metro
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