Thurston County · IBEW Local 76
Commercial electrical contractor in Olympia and Thurston County
Tapps Electric serves Olympia, Lacey, Tumwater and the rest of Thurston County with commercial electrical construction for public agencies, healthcare providers and private owners.
As a signatory contractor set up for prevailing wage work, we are a natural fit for the state and local public projects that make up much of the Olympia market.
Public works in the capital
State agency tenant improvements, schools and municipal buildings all carry prevailing wage and documentation requirements. We handle certified payroll, submittals and closeout the way public owners expect.
Communities we serve around Olympia and Thurston County
- Olympia
- Lacey
- Tumwater
- DuPont
- Yelm
Commercial electrical services in Olympia and Thurston County
- Tenant improvementsOffice, lab, retail and fitness TIs from shell to occupancy: power, lighting, controls and coordination with every trade on the ceiling.
- New constructionGround-up commercial and public buildings, from underground and service entrance through branch wiring, fixtures and final inspection.
- Healthcare electricalEmergency departments, imaging suites and clinic build-outs, including work inside occupied hospitals with phasing, shutdown planning and infection control.
- Switchgear, generators and critical powerService upgrades, distribution, standby generators, automatic transfer switches and UPS systems for facilities that cannot lose power.
- Industrial electricalWarehouses, plants and process facilities: rigid conduit, motor control, equipment connections and high-bay lighting.
- Warehouse electricalElectrical work for warehouses and industrial buildings: lighting, dock and equipment power, chargers, panels and repairs.
- Restaurant and retail electricalKitchen equipment power, new services, panel upgrades, lighting and full build-outs for restaurants and shops.
- EV chargingCommercial and fleet EV charging, including DC fast charging and the gear behind it, from utility service to the last stall.
- Lighting and controlsLED lighting, networked lighting controls and retrofits that meet the Washington State Energy Code.
- Design-build electricalBudgets, engineered drawings, permits and construction from one accountable electrical team.
- Commercial electrical serviceTroubleshooting, repairs and small projects for commercial buildings, facilities teams and property managers.
Questions about working with us in Olympia and Thurston County
Is Tapps Electric a union electrical contractor in Olympia and Thurston County?
Yes. Tapps Electric is signatory to IBEW Local 76, which covers Thurston County, and is a member of the NECA Southwest Washington Chapter.
What commercial electrical work does Tapps Electric do in Olympia and Thurston County?
Tenant improvements, new construction, healthcare, switchgear and generators, industrial work, commercial EV charging, lighting and controls, design-build and commercial service.
Does Tapps Electric do residential work in Olympia and Thurston County?
No. Tapps Electric works only on commercial and industrial projects.
Bidding a project in Olympia and Thurston County?
Send plans, specs and the due date. We read every sheet and tell you quickly whether we are in.
Not a contractor? If you own or run a warehouse or business, just call. A person answers the phone.