Hood River sits where the Cascade foothills meet the Columbia River Gorge — a mix of older downtown homes, newer construction in the Heights and upper valley, and a growing number of vacation rentals and short-term properties that require electrical work done right and done fast. Gorge Electric handles residential and commercial electrical throughout Hood River and Hood River County, from routine service calls to full-panel replacements and whole-home rewiring.
We're based here in the Gorge, not dispatching from Portland. When you call, a local electrician answers. We pull permits on permitted work, carry common parts on every truck, and give upfront pricing before we start.
Electrical Services in Hood River
- Residential Electrician in Hood River
- Commercial Electrician in Hood River
- Electrical Panel Upgrade in Hood River
- Emergency Electrician in Hood River
- Electrical Wiring in Hood River
- Outdoor Electrical in Hood River
- Electrical Inspection in Hood River
- Low-Voltage Electrician in Hood River
What Hood River Electricians Work On Most
Panel Upgrades
Hood River has a lot of homes built in the 1950s through 1980s with 100-amp or even 60-amp panels — not enough capacity for modern loads. EV chargers, hot tubs, high-efficiency heat pumps, and induction ranges all push older panels beyond what they were designed to handle. A 200-amp panel upgrade is one of the most common jobs we do in Hood River, and it often unlocks the ability to add other systems the homeowner has been planning around.
Outdoor and Hot Tub Electrical
Hood River's outdoor lifestyle means a lot of demand for outdoor electrical work — hot tub installations, outdoor outlets, covered patio wiring, and landscape lighting. The vacation rental market here has also driven steady demand for outdoor upgrades: decks, patios, and hot tubs that make a rental property more competitive. We do this work correctly with proper weatherproof enclosures, GFCI protection, and permit-pulled installations.
Residential Wiring
Older Hood River homes — particularly craftsmans and Victorian-era downtown properties — sometimes still have knob-and-tube or aluminum branch circuit wiring. We assess, repair, and when necessary, rewire homes throughout Hood River. If you're buying a home in the area and your inspection flagged wiring concerns, we can walk through what actually needs to be addressed versus what can wait.
New Construction and Remodels
The Heights and upper Hood River Valley have seen consistent new construction and major remodels over the past decade. We do rough-in and finish electrical for new builds, additions, ADUs, and kitchen and bathroom remodels throughout Hood River County.
Hood River County Service Area
We serve Hood River city proper plus the surrounding Hood River County communities: Cascade Locks, Odell, Parkdale, Mosier, and the upper Hood River Valley. See our full service area page.
Licensing and Insurance
Gorge Electric holds an active Oregon electrical contractor license. All work in Hood River and Hood River County is performed by licensed electricians under full liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage. We pull permits on required work and coordinate inspections directly.
For electrical emergencies in Hood River, we offer 24-hour response. See our emergency electrician page for details.