King County · IBEW Local 46
Commercial electrical contractor in Seattle, WA
Tapps Electric builds commercial electrical projects throughout Seattle, from South Lake Union lobbies to retail on Stone Way and renovations in century-old downtown buildings.
We are signatory to IBEW Local 46, which covers King County, and we work for the general contractors who build Seattle's commercial interiors.
Permits and utility in Seattle
Electrical permits in Seattle are issued by the Seattle Department of Construction and Inspections, and Seattle City Light is the serving utility. We handle permit applications, inspections and service coordination as part of our work.
Communities we serve around Seattle
- Downtown Seattle
- South Lake Union
- Wallingford
- Ballard
- SoDo
- West Seattle
- Northgate
Commercial electrical services in Seattle
- 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.
Our electrical projects in and around Seattle
- 01
Memorial Stadium Temporary Power
Seattle Public Schools and City of Seattle
- 02
Black Diamond Seattle
Black Diamond
- 03
Two Pine
Two Pine building
- 04
St. Benedict Campus Lighting
St. Benedict
- 05
400 Fairview Lobby TI
400 Fairview
Questions about working with us in Seattle
Is Tapps Electric a union electrical contractor in Seattle?
Yes. Tapps Electric is signatory to IBEW Local 46, which covers King County, and is a member of the NECA Southwest Washington Chapter.
What commercial electrical work does Tapps Electric do in Seattle?
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 Seattle?
No. Tapps Electric works only on commercial and industrial projects.
Bidding a project in Seattle?
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.