Tram H.

03/12/2023 12:00:00 SA

I needed a bathroom fan installed which ended up being a slightly difficult job due to the nature of my vent, Vince and Jayden were awesome and showed me everything that was going on. I ended up having to leave the house mid appointment and they still took care of things. Highly recommend them!

Jim C.

2/21/2023

A windstorm took down a large part of a tree at my home and took the power line down with it -- and destroyed my service mast. I contacted Marcus in the early, early morning hours and he and his team dispatched immediately, repaired the damage with a new mast, repaired damage to the roof from the mast failure, and arranged permits and scheduled inspection so I could quickly request reconnection from PSE. Highly recommended

Peter M.

09/08/2022 12:00:00 SA

A quick update to my earlier review: I had the final inspection by the city (not my first experience with permits/inspections) but it was a first to hear He knew what he was doing, great job, and very nice work from an inspector. Once again: Thanks to Marcus for a job very well done!

Kaylee S.

5/21/2023

Marcus is reliable and has integrity. I'm a believer in supporting businesses that consistently do an amazing job and provide exceptional customer service-- origins electric checks all the boxes. Highly recommend!!!

greg s.

12/30/2022

Marcus was great - professional with his work, and very responsive and in good communication throughout the process. He took the time to explain in detail what needed to happen and why.

In short, I had a tree come down on my power line and it yanked my meter base and mast out of whack. Marcus took care of all the work (new base and mast) and also installed a new panel. He made sure it was done properly and in the end was able to get a quick inspection as well and had me up and running quickly.

Thanks again, Marcus!

Robin G.

5/18/2022

Marcus did a great job upgrading my old electrical panel, for a very fair price. I highly recommend him! Panel replacements/upgrades and EV chargers are his specialties.

I always like to hire a pro who does the job I need day in and day out, because they know it like the back of their hand and are best prepared to handle any obstacles that arise - and for electrical panels that is Origins Electric.

In fact my panel job took significantly longer than originally planned due to difficulty getting through the extremely robust 1940s concrete wall of my basement, but he still honored the original quote - much appreciated. And he still took time to clean and patch everything up beautifully. Thank you, Marcus!

Professional, communicative, reliable, trustworthy and highly skilled.

Robert P.

12/10/2021 12:00:00 SA

Marcus provided the most reasonable quote and was able to work around our busy schedules. We replaced two electrical panels, an EV car charger, and upgraded the grounding system in our new-to-us 1970's era home. Upon inspection of the panels, it was obvious our home had seen several DIY electrical upgrades over the years that hadn't been permitted. Marcus pointed out the problems and worked through each of the issues he encountered. Of note, our project ran into several difficulties that he and we hadn't anticipated. He referred us to one of his trusted colleagues so that our project could get back on track in the timeline we could all agree to.

Marcus is an excellent communicator. He texted or called often, letting us know when our project was delayed. (We experienced a weather-related power outage in our area that pulled him from our project for a short time.) I was also appreciative that he took the time to explain the work he was doing throughout the entire process. We're extremely pleased that our house is now up to code and we can start looking for our next vehicle--all electric!

Jon R.

4/26/2022

I'm not an electrician. I know my limits when it comes to home repair. Unfortunately, the person who previously owned my house did not. Which means I had an overloaded, poorly wired and unsafe electrical panel that Marcus discovered when he stopped by my house for what we both thought would be a simple electrical job.

It was not. Marcus took one look at the rat's nest of wires and patiently explained the humming Panel of Fiery Death that I had in my house, and why it absolutely needed to be replaced immediately. His exact quote was this is the type of thing that I lose sleep over.

I'm giving Origins Electric a five star review for three reasons:
-Professional: Marcus is the real deal. He's seen some things and he knows how to fix them. He ripped out our old panel and upgraded it with a new 200 amp service. All up to code, expertly installed - with neat rows of wires that left no doubt that this guy knew what he was doing. Of course licensed/bonded/insured.

-Hard work: Marcus is in his element when he's solving problems and fixing messes. He's not there to mess around, talk about the weather or exchange small talk. He's there to work. I got the sense that he viewed my job as a personal challenge. Even as he encountered additional setbacks and more MacGyver-esque wiring, he powered through and worked his tail off to get us set up.

-Honest: What you see is what you get with Marcus. His word is his bond. His pricing was more than fair and there was no upsell or other tactics that I've experienced with other home repairs.

Bottom line - I hope your home wiring is in better shape than mine was. If not, I definitely recommend Marcus at Origins Electric to help you out.

Jack C.

06/02/2022 12:00:00 SA

Marcus upgraded my panel for a fair price, and he was able to make extra adjustments to the house to get the electrical work to code without damaging the house. He is professional and communicates well.

Furthermore, he is highly accountable. He had finished the panel upgrade, and an inspector asked for further adjustments and nitpicked his work (things like removing paint and how a nipple needs to be installed a certain way). Because I had tenants moving in, I had to have him come back months later. Once the time came around, he did the job, got inspector to approve, and got PSE to get power back on very quickly. Coordination of all those things is a big pain, and Marcus got it done and did it quickly too.

Marcus has customer-first mentality, and I'd definitely have him do my future electrical jobs. I highly recommend him!

Ryan B.

3/15/2023

We are preparing to remodel part of our home and needed to upgrade our electrical panel. After getting four bids, we went with Marcus and Vince at Origins. Marcus was warm, professional, and easy to work with. Their bid came in quite a bit lower, and their work was excellent. They installed a bigger panel and upgraded our electrical capacity and safety. They were easy to talk with and answered any questions I had thoroughly and patiently. I will recommend them to others and contact them for future jobs.

Cheol K.

03/02/2021 12:00:00 SA

Marcus had the most competitive price quote for my EV charger outlet. While he was out to survey the install I asked about cost of getting a transfer switch for a generator. Gave a great bundle quote for both and was able to get both projects done on the same day.

His work was super clean and very professionally done. His transfer switch exceeded my expectations ended up being easier to use than a previous one I had in my last home.

Great product. Great service. Highly recommend!

Rebecca L.

12/02/2022 12:00:00 SA

We had been waiting several days during a big power outage for PUD to come and pull branches off a line to our house and restore power. Finally I called Origins and they came out the same day, fixed what they could and diagnosed our problem so we could escalate it to emergency status to PUD and get our problem solved as it was more dangerous than we realized. They were super kind - even returning my texted questions after hours when I figured I wouldn't expect a reply until the next work day. We were so relieved and happy they helped us. Definitely recommend!

Zachary H.

2/24/2022

Marcus runs a first class operation. We needed to upgrade an old 130 amp service to a larger modern 200 amp service to accommodate an EV charger and some high draw outlets. Marcus did a beautiful job installing the new service from the power mast down to the panel and the additional features described above. On top of all that he was highly responsive and great on price (I had several bids).

I'd hire him again in a heartbeat for any related work and hope to find the opportunity to.

Shuo D.

10/24/2020

Well, I don't know His technical skills since he missed the appointment twice and showed a really bad attitude after he remembered the wrong date and asked me to hire someone else. I have double checked the schedule with him after his first time missing the appointment. Don't respect clients' time and his own words. That's very unprofessional. Will never work with him again.

Update after saw the reply:
Check the conversation. You missed twice. (One on Oct21, one on oct24). You said will come on Saturday 8am the first time you missed the appointment. The second time is Oct24, the Saturday. I called you around 9am, but you said you cannot come because you are working! You didn't mention anything about accident until one day after I posted my comment. I did confirm with you on Oct23, the day before our appointment.

I'm sorry for your accident, hope you recover soon.

Chase T.

5/27/2022

Marcus did an amazing job upgrading an electrical panel plus installing new runs for an EV charger and sauna. He is an expert electrician/engineer that executes thoughtful wiring routes, impeccable cable management, and precise drywall cuts. He's communicative, on-time, hard-working, organized, and friendly. And his prices are competitive. He was truly a pleasure to work with! Highly recommend!

Darcy M.

11/18/2022

We had an electrical issue at our house and didn't think we would be able to get any support for a few days. Marcus and team worked with us to have a technician stop by in the late evening who was able to diagnose and fix the issue in under and hour. They were absolutely great to work with. Highly recommend!!

Jonathan G.

8/29/2021

Our purchase of an older 1950's home included an inaccessible electrical panel built behind kitchen cabinets.

After calling around a few places, Marcus was the ONLY licensed electrician with availability less than 4 weeks out. From the initial meeting, Marcus was professional, honest, knowledgeable and more than fair and upfront with his pricing. We booked him on the spot.

Our panel relocation and upgrade didn't go without issues but Marcus handled them as they came without complaint. His expertise in his trade shined as he showed creativity to solve the problems that arose.

It's clear that Marcus enjoys what he does. It shows through his dedication and work ethic. Get it done once and get it done right. Hire Marcus at Origins Electric.

David R.

11/11/2022 12:00:00 SA

Highly recommend these guys, great customer service and response time. We needed help with a small job and they prioritized it because we were without heat.

Afshin M.

01/08/2023 12:00:00 SA

I had a time-sensitive wiring job for which I contacted Marcus who responded quickly and put me in touch with his partner Vince. Vince got back to me and tried his best to accommodate my timelines weekend and all. I was able to get someone else who had an earlier availability to take care of the job but regardless Vince and Marcus were gracious, very responsive and accommodating as much as their booked calendar permitted. That level of customer care is not always common. intend to use their help on other jobs and hopefully not in an urgent situation.

Ku I.

4/16/2023

Intention of this review: Save others from falling for Origins-Electric. Macus Smith was hired to install a new electric panel to get our bathroom permitted. He just had swapped the previous panel with another one (old one -door even doesn't latch) and charged us $5636.32 for only a few hours of work. He had called a remote inspector and even that was failed. In order to get it pass he charged us another $551.50. For a total charge of $6187.82: He has not labeled the new panel; not distributed the load; not done the things to secure the bathroom circuit; but had run a bare wire (without covering it, completely) across most visible wall on the basement living room - made basement living room look undesirable. We found out that he hasn't completed what we hired for when we called the inspector to get the permit for the bathroom. Then, we called him, wrote to him via e-mail (he listed our e-mail as junk), he asked only to text him. When I sent the photos of the old panel that he installed along with our concerns, he said he will take care of the concerns but it turns out he was going to send someone just to swap the door of the panel that had a defective latch! We would never hire him again and have concerns to let him in even to correct the issue or swap the door.

Jennifer M.

6/16/2020

Marcus is one in a million. Upgraded to this beautiful new panel that doesn't even need to be covered by a painting. Just let him be and he zens out to electrical magic. If you're even thinking anyone else for a panel, you're not thinking. Just hire him. You will not regret this! Make sure you have some space for his table setup. Overall you couldn't find better, I did my research. I did the quarantine picture for him for reasons but I really adore this panel.

Give electricians a break on being late, sometimes traffic or other jobs run late. But he gave me heads up on his delay.

Karen J.

4/28/2022

Marcus replaced our ancient electrical panel on pretty short notice. After the upgrade and repairing the glitchy 220v line, the result is perfect. Good communication throughout the project and a good price too. Very happy with his work.

Chang L.

8/15/2021

The best electrician in the town. Love my new panel. He is always answering my phone calls and text. Spent a lot of time to speak with PsE. Go above and beyond. Best electrician. You have to choose him!

Jason H.

2/18/2021

Marcus gave me a fair quote over the phone to run electric to our hot tub. He showed up when he said he would, and completed the job. He took his time and made it all look great. I think he takes pride in his work and it shows. He also helped me take a look at a bum switch in his way out which I appreciated. I would certainly hire him again when we need electrician work done by a professional.

Shane N.

9/19/2022

Awesome experience! Marcus and his team installed a new service panel and EV charger for us. They were amazing! All of them were super easy to work with and professional. They arrived exactly when they said they would, there were no unexpected surprises and the work product is beautiful. We would work with them again in a second. Could not be happier.

Tom O.

09/04/2021 12:00:00 SA

We had an emergency when the main breaker failed in our 40+ year old panel, leaving our house in the dark. The breaker was no longer available and the electricians I contacted would not even come to look at it for over 2 weeks. I found Origins Electric and Marcus made time in his schedule to come over that day after work at 5. He committed to get our power reztored even though it required work on Saturday and Sunday. He pushed thru to completion even when extra time was required by the funky way our second panel was connected to the failed panel. I am very thankful for the new panel and heartily recommend Marcus for his skill and customer service emphasis.
Tom O, Brier

Darre N.

7/28/2022

We recently moved into a new house that was built in the 1950s. The Electric panel was old and maxed out and didn't have room for my electric car charger. Calling Marcus at Origins Electric turned out to be a great experience. He was responsive, and had great pricing, and went above and beyond what he originally quoted versus what he actually did. I will definitely recommend him to anybody that needs an electric car charger or a new panel installed. He did great work, was very responsible and reliable, and had great communication! It seems like he truly cared about us and our family and making sure that we were taken care of and safe. It's so hard to find any type of contractor or service person that you can trust, but Marcus is the exception to the rule!

Mike P.

7/20/2022

Contacted Marcus and he responded promptly but unfortunately informed me that he was only doing service panel upgrades now. However, Marcus referred me to someone else who said that he would be glad to do the job. Hard to find a contractor these days so I very much appreciate Marcus' referral.

James C.

8/28/2021

Marcus installed a replacement/upgraded panel and then did a full basement rewire at our house. His quote was competitive, but more importantly he is an electrician you can trust to care about what he does.

The job was arduous and complicated, but Marcus showed incredible resilience and persistence in getting it finished. He is extremely knowledgable, reliable and committed to doing things the right way. He doesn't cut corners, and is an electrician who will go the extra mile to give you the results you want. I would recommend him wholeheartedly - thanks for sticking with it!

Deanna S.

5/27/2020

Marcus came out and did some electrical work for us and we couldn't be happier! He was both professional and kind which is a great combo to find when you have someone coming into your home.

I appreciated that he gave us a couple of different options to choose from and that he was able to get the parts needed and finish things up same day. I would absolutely recommend Origins-Electric and will use him again if we need any future work done!

It's a big thumbs up from us!

José R.

1/19/2021

Marcus is an absolute gentleman. I would recommend Marcus to anyone in the area looking for HONEST and professional work. His proposed scope of work covered everything we needed in order to get back to code and have PSE restore our power after a storm.

Unlike other providers (that we got quotes from) Marcus did not try to sell us things we didn't need and his price was a lot more competitive.

We will certainly continue to work with him in the future.

Marcel V.

05/04/2020 12:00:00 SA

Marcus was first to reply, and was quick to offer his services with date and approximate time. He was quick to diagnose the issue and was done in no time. His rates were comparable to the other offers coming in.
Very confident that we will call Origins-Electric again when and if the need arises.

Jacob Z.

06/07/2021 12:00:00 SA

Marcus was great! He gave me a very competitive quote for a 200A service upgrade and EV charger install within hours of my request, and then confirmed it on-site with me within a few days. Very knowledgeable and would highly recommend to anyone.

Jeff R.

3/17/2022

Marcus was just what I needed for my job. Work done without a long wait to schedule was a big plus. I was in the trades as a high-end historic house restorer/finish carpenter/custom cabinet builder & therefore have worked with subs my whole career - it was a pleasure to work with Marcus.

Kay Y.

06/04/2020 12:00:00 SA

We needed to get a new electrical panel for our house and called up at least 4 different electricians to get their scope and cost estimate. Marcus of Origins Electric was very prompt with our request for service, and comparing his approach and cost estimate, we felt confident that he can get the job done at a reasonable price.

And we were right. Marcus was great to work with on our electrical panel replacement job. He was super friendly and knowledgeable and really cared about helping us out. The project ended up being a little tricky based on the age and complexity of our house but Marcus did not shy away from the added challenge. He continued to work hard until the job was done. I would definitely recommend him for any future electrical jobs

Yan Wei L.

11/20/2021

Marcus work is detailed and highly recommended. We know nothing about electric panel except that ours is now illegal and needs to be replaced. He explained to us what are needed, what are covered, take care of the inspection, all with a decent pricing. Everything is done beautifully. If you don't want to worry about suboptimal work, if you want everything to be up to code and pass inspection with flying colors, Marcus is the guy to go with. He even went out of the way to work with us in his schedule so that we can replace the wall at the same time where the panel was installed.

Marco C.

12/28/2019

I had my 50Amp circuit for a car charger installed by Marcus and could not be happier with the service provide. Fair price and no BS:-), that should be his motto!
I highly recommend his service

Mike W.

2/27/2021

Marcus was super great! He gave a quick and fair estimate. He did a very professional and excellent generator transfer switch and inlet box installation for us. Marcus was very personal and would like him to be our future electrician that we can count on. Thanks Marcus!

Brittany D.

08/12/2020 12:00:00 SA

Our house had the original panel from 1954 so we desperately needed a new one. Marcus came out and took care of business, worked way too hard on the most confusing wiring setup I've ever seen on a house and made it look great! All that AND he was the best deal around. 10/10 would recommend.

Luke W.

11/22/2021

Reached out on yelp for an estimate to install a EV Charging outlet in my garage. As the EV Charging Station Installation service is listed on both yelp and the Company's website, I believed this to be a service offered. It is is not. The Company does not do any other service besides electrical panel upgrades. Marcus responded quickly and gave me a reference to another contractor.

Jonas J.

08/05/2020 12:00:00 SA

Did a great job. Installed a new sub-panel and EV charger. I appreciate the fast response during COVID.

Erika A.

3/23/2020

Excellent service! Suddenly (in the midst of corona-virus-quarantine. Half of our electricity went out - he was able to come almost immediately! Did his job super quick and fixed the problem. We were so relieved and grateful. Very reasonably priced as well. 5+ stars and I highly recommend Marcus!

Also, I want to point out that he tried to save me money by just explaining how to fix the problem over the phone but I have zero confidence when it comes to trouble-shooting electric stuff so I was more than happy to just pay for a solution.

Marven N.

6/19/2019

Marcus came out 2 days after I initially contacted him, which was super quick compared to many other companies. I need to install an outlet for my new Tesla charger, and he did it quick and easy. Very knowledgeable guy who gives you a clean and professional result.

Grant L.

10/31/2020

Marcus is easy to work with, honest, and straightforward. What more could you ask for?

Heidi Heekyong K.

6/21/2021

I purchased an old house in Mountlake Terrace. The house had no power on, so I had to hire an electrician to follow the City code and get a permit. I live out of the states, so it was really difficult to find a right person. Marcus is responsible, gave me a reasonable estimate, and finished the work on time. Working remotely with him gave me no frustration. Thank you Marcus!

G D.

8/20/2021

Came recommended from a friend. Super knowledgeable about the replacement of old (potentially dangerous) electric panels. Knew exactly what we needed and worked around our schedule to get the job started before a vacation. Marcus is friendly, communicative and professional. Would recommend giving him a call about your panel replacement job.

Evan S.

11/23/2019

Marcus was responsive and professional. He worked within our budget and schedule to install new outlets, provide a new circuit to our garage, fix issues that another electrician couldn't figure out, and install a 240v outlet for an electric car charger.

He is a good problem solver and is relatively quick. We have a older home with concrete block walls which made for an interesting puzzle.

Would recommend to anyone.

Helen C.

2/16/2020

Marcus did a great job in installing my new outlet for my electric car. He answered all my questions and was very professional. Thanks for fitting me into the schedule.

Jay M.

03/08/2021 12:00:00 SA

Outstanding service and communication. Marcus managed to make time for a somewhat technical and unusual electrical installation and did a perfect job. He is punctual, fair, honest and proficient. Thank you Marcus!

Doug G.

7/24/2020

Marcus was amazing. I hired him to install an electrical circuit for a hot tub. I thought I had conduit in the ground already but after he started the job, we realized that conduit was defective. Not to be deterred, he pushed on, installed new conduit and finished the job. I highly recommend him for any electrical work you need.

Matthew S.

05/06/2019 12:00:00 SA

I had Marcus out today to get some electrical punch list items checked off after a buyer's inspection revealed some issues with work I had done. He was able to come out the same day! He arrived when he said he would and was very friendly. I was worried that an electrician might make me feel uncomfortable about having made some electrical mistakes, but Marcus didn't make me uncomfortable at all. I would recommend him to friends and family, and I would definitely call him again in the future.

Alex L.

10/21/2020

Marcus is a machine. Worked day and night to get my panel swapped. We are happy with the work.

Bryan M.

2/19/2020

Our roofers were almost done with our roof when they noticed the electric lines attached to the house were frayed and unsafe. No more work until that was fixed. Marcus showed up the next morning and fixed the problem. Fast, efficient and a pleasure to work with. I will definitely be using his services in the future.

Matthew B.

10/08/2020 12:00:00 SA

I had Marcus install a new panel and an outdoor circuit. He got the job done in great time and even came out when it was smoky. Oh, and the panel passed inspection!

Tucker S.

10/06/2019 12:00:00 SA

So we bought an electric car before putting a 240v plug in our garage. Oops! Not only was Marcus able to wire a plug to our detached garage, he was able to install a safer sub panel to the garage. This took a lot of trouble shooting to get the job done. The original wiring to the garage was unsafe and way out of code. Now we have steady and safe power to our garage. Thanks again Marcus!

Igor V.

7/26/2020

Scheduling was super easy over the phone. Marcus picked up his phone over the weekend and was able to complete the job within the constraints of the original quoted amount. It is not easy to find an electrician when you don't have 2 weeks to sit around and wait and Marcus was very flexible in terms of fitting us into his schedule. The pricing is very competitive and the quality of work was excellent.

Bret B.

9/22/2019

Marcus did a professional job and charged exactly what he bid. Showed up an hour late without notifying me, but eventually showed up and got the work down quickly.

Michael B.

4/25/2019

Marcus was very quick to respond, finished the job quickly and efficiently for a very fair price. He clearly knows what he is doing (my son who spent a stint as an electrician apprentice was there for back up) and explained things clearly. He is very easy to work with and a pleasure to be around. I plan on using him for more projects in the very near future.

Sarah W.

08/02/2020 12:00:00 SA

Highly recommending this business. I reached out with several technical problems. Marcus was up front and told me that he didn't handle the types of problems that I had but took time to give me valuable advice to set me on the right path. I deeply appreciate this and am grateful there are small businesses that truly care about people!

Rich K.

11/04/2020 12:00:00 SA

Great work Marcus! He put a new panel and sub panel in for me. It turned out great. Looking forward to a bright future in the house.

J W.

10/20/2020

Marcus was great! He upgraded out electric panel from 125 amps to 200 amps. There were some difficulties due to where our plumbers installed pipes but Marcus worked around it and did a great job. The inspector came by the day after Marcus completed the upgrade and complemented Marcus's work. If you are looking to upgrade your panel -- Marcus is your guy. I have already given his name and contact information to two of my neighbors.

Emily E.

9/30/2020

5+ stars! Power went out at our house in Shoreline after our tree's branch fell and knocked a power line onto the street. Seattle City Light came out and fixed the downed line but told us we couldn't get power back at our house until we had an electrician come out and reattach or replace our electric circuit mast, cover our cable in conduit and bring everything up to code. We have quite an older house (built 1960) w an older electric system. The next morning (Friday) I called at least 10 different electricians/ companies and everyone was booked out about a month. Marcus from origins-electric responded to my yelp request and offered to come out the next morning (Sat, his day off) to give an estimate. Life saver!! He explained what he would have to do and his estimate was insanely fair, especially given it was last minute and the weekend. He gave us the quote and told us he could do the job that day but it'd be an all day job. Ended up needing a few more hours of work the next morning but he finished the job and we had power back on that day! We would still be up a creek and w out power had it not been for Marcus! He was super knowledgeable and came up w a creative solution for our older home's electrical system. Seattle City Light came out that day to turn our power back on and inspect and they complimented his great work. Highly recommend Marcus from origins-electric for your electrical needs any day!

Jessica J.

5/26/2020

Marcus was amazing! We needed to install a 240 plug in our garage. Marcus responded quickly, came out and gave us a very competitive quote and was able to do the work the next week. Told us a variety of options for what we wanted, was extremely flexible and communicative. Overall, fantastic experience, would recommend without a doubt!

Ron C.

9/22/2019

Marcus was a referral when we were looking for an electrician to help with our home remodel/addition. I met with four different electricians and Marcus was by far the one who stood out.

He provided an incredibly good bid, made very good recommendations and was very easy to work with. He communicated with me everyday, listened to our needs and he got the job done.

We made sure the we were properly permitted. The electrical inspector was very impressed with the work and he passed the work on first inspection.

We could not have asked for a better electrical contractor. We will certainly use him again in the future.

Thank you Marcus!!!

Reggie E.

2/14/2019

He installed a generator switch panel and a220 electric car charging port for me. Excellent quality of work. Excellent commitment to completing the job. Super nice guy. I give him my highest recommendation.

Sean K.

02/07/2019 12:00:00 SA

Marcus came out to do a transfer switch install the same day I called him. He arrived on time and did a great job at a great price. I definitely recommend him.

Steve B.

06/12/2019 12:00:00 SA

After calling a dozen electricians without a definitive solution, I called Origins-Electric. Marcus took my call and discussed the issue over the phone. He quickly scheduled the repair with my tenants in between his larger projects. It turned out to be a mis-wired 4 way switch issue instead of 3 way as I reported. The problem was resolved in less than 4 hours since I called without additional charges, and my tenants are happy. Thank you Marcus! I will definitely call Origins-Electric again for my future needs.

Zackary M.

05/07/2019 12:00:00 SA

Contacted Marcus to fix some outlets in my kitchen, he was able to come out the same day. Marcus quoted a fair price and completed the job within a hour. Also gave me a $50 discount off my services for finding on Yelp. If you hire him, make sure you tell him that you found him on Yelp. Very knowledgeable and professional electrician, hope to use his services for any future electrical projects.

andrew f.

06/09/2020 12:00:00 SA

Really great to wok with. Came out the same day and replaced my old panel at a good price. Will us him again for sure.

Carolyn C.

1/30/2020

Marcus was communicative, personable, and did a great job installing a Juice Box for our newly acquired electric vehicle. He is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to EV chargers and we would certainly hire him for future projects.

Frank L.

10/20/2019

Needed hookups for a new hot tub installed and also new outlets for some bedrooms. Marcus got the job done quickly and professionally. He came out for a final trip once the hot tub arrived to get it plugged up. Even in the rain he was friendly and a man of his word (he didn't charge me for the final trip as we agreed at the outset). Thanks a lot Marcus!

Cathie W.

06/06/2019 12:00:00 SA

Marcus came out the next day to replace a wall fixture, and did an expert job quickly, and professionally. We really appreciated him fitting us in to his schedule of larger jobs, and Yelp customers get a discount! We'll call him again for sure. Cathie W.

Ryan C.

10/29/2019

Had an issue with a 240V outlet and reached out to Marcus to fix on a Monday night. ~30 minutes later he was on the phone and gave me a few tips that got us back up and running without a visit. Very knowledgable and responsive - will definitely reach out next time we have a problem.

Nitin A.

9/22/2019

Marcus is awesome. I got 240V point install in my garage for Tesla. Great quality install for at such a great price. Highly recommend origins-electric.

Jarek B.

1/21/2020

Winter storm caused a tree to fall and damage my power lines. Wires were damaged all the way to the meter. Marcus was able to come out the next day and get me power back in record time. Stuck around after PUD came back to hook me up. Made sure everything worked before he left.

Mickey M.

8/19/2019

Marcus was professional, diligent, and did a very high quality job installing our EV charger. We're in an older house and it was a tough job, but I couldn't be happier with the results. He was also super patient with my 6-year-old son who was fascinated by the project. I will definitely call up Marcus in the future for electrical jobs.

Yewande G.

11/22/2019

I contacted Marcus because we needed a transfer switch installed for our portable generator and I liked the fact he was veteran owned and local. After speaking with him and receiving several quotes for interlock kits from others that he advised me were a terrible option we went with the transfer switch with Marcus. We had a few bumps in the road due to our generator being a very high output, but he was able to handle everything with the speciality parts we needed and really made sure the job was done right. I really appreciate that attention to detail especially when it comes to making sure electrical work is done the right way. I chose him from the reviews he had on yelp and google and glad I did as he did not disappoint and went over and beyond to make sure everything worked the way it should. I highly recommend Marcus.

Laurie O.

05/12/2019 12:00:00 SA

Marcus was great. Very transparent, honest, met me at the agreed time and was fun. He gave a great price and I would definitely recommend him. I will be using origins-electric again!

Tushar P.

9/22/2019

Marcus did a great job installing NEMA 14-50 in my garage. He is very professional, punctual, and charged what was agreed. Took him couple hours to get the job done. Very happy with his work. Highly recommended for electric car charging station installations.

Karolyn J.

9/17/2019

Marcus is a stand-up guy, very reliable and very communicative. He was in constant text contact with me right up to when he arrived to do the work. He promised to call me 30 minutes before arriving so I could work up to the last minute and then run home to meet him. When he arrived he quickly and efficiently reviewed the work we needed done and provided options to keep the project cost to a minimum. He completed the work in a timely fashion and left the job site spotless. I have worked with a lot of contractors and Marcus is one of the best. I recommend him for any of your electrical needs.

T L.

09/08/2019 12:00:00 SA

First, I must say upfront that Origins-Electric did not do any work for me; however, Marcus gave me a tip/recommendation that saved me hassle and time. Full story: I needed an electrician to fix an issue as soon as possible. I called Marcus, he picked up his phone, and listened to my issue. He took the time to explain what he thought was wrong, that he was working on some larger projects, and that he recommended I call a company he used to work for, and even gave me a name to ask for. This company/individual did indeed complete the work that day. Thank you, Marcus! I very much appreciate your tip! It saved the day for me.

Karla R.

09/08/2019 12:00:00 SA

Marcus reached out to my request for electrical panel replacement. Before speaking to me by phone he offered a $500- discount for using YELP--sounded great. THAT was the hook to keep me on his reel. Unfortunately, he had WAY too much on his plate to begin with. He completely forgot about his first appt. to quote my job, but he rescheduled for the next day. Having missed the first appt. I called him 45 min. before he was scheduled to arrive, only to find him sleeping and grumpy. No way could he make the appt. time. I reminded him of the first missed appt., knowing he wasn't going to make the second. He started in with a list of excuses. I said I needed someone I could count on for service and he hadn't made his first 2 quote appts. with me. He told me I could do what I wanted and hung up on me. I don't think he deserves the 1 star, but that was the WEAKEST/LOWEST choice I had. BAD EXPERIENCE.

Greg G.

9/26/2019

I was initially hesitant to write this review, as once the word gets out it may become more of a challenge to get Marcus scheduled. But I guess that wouldn't be fair, so here goes. First of all, I have hired ( & fired ) many contractors for home & business. Obvious to most, quality & price are meaningful factors, but to me communication is right up there. I had a fairly small bathroom remodel project requiring installation of recessed lights, floor heat hook up & wall heater install. About a full days work, give or take. I reached out to five electrical contractors via yelp with mixed results. Two never called or emailed back, one would only give me a ballpark estimate over the phone without even looking at my panel ( sorry dude ). Another actually came out and was quite nice, but later I would learn that the work that he promised would not meet code. And then there's Marcus. He replied quite quickly to my request & told me he would have to come by prior to any estimating.........AMEN.. He showed up right on schedule, did a job walk, checked my panel for safe amp load and gave me some lighting options that actually saved a few bucks. I could tell by the job walk that he knew his craft well which is a nice feeling. We scheduled the work for about a month out & on the day he was scheduled to begin work he called in the morning to say he had to respond to an emergency call out. Did you get that folks, HE CALLED, HE CALLED.I told him crap happens & thanked him for calling. We rescheduled for the next day. He arrived on time, did a little refresher job walk & got after it. As it turned out, the wall heater had a defective thermostat & would not come on. I called him that night & he promptly returned the next day to get it going. Great work, fair price & punctual.....Don't even bother calling anybody else..............gg